Barriere Star Journal, June 27, 2013

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Three BES teachers recognized for 65 years of combined service

June 24 - 30, is Legion week across Canada In celebration of the Legion, and all that it accomplishes, not just for veterans, but in helping communities by volunteering and fundraising, the Barriere branch held a Legion BBQ at the bandshell on June 23, in conjunction with the Barriere RCMP’s 2nd annual Bike Rodeo. The weather was perfect, dozens of kids turned up for the Bike Rodeo, and the free barbecue, with entertainment by Gordie West, was very well attended.

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(Above) Barriere Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 president Al Fortin, opened the free Legion BBQ event (hosted by the local branch) in celebration of Legion Week, on June 24.

Don’t miss Canadian Classic Sheep Show & Sale this weekend

(Above) The Bike Rodeo had a very good turnout of youngsters with their bicycles, first responder volunteers and Success By Six who helped to coordinate the event.

Pictured is (l-r) Cst. McGregor and Cpl. Underhill instructing some of the participants.

Find more bike rodeo pictures inside on page 19.

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STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

(Above) RCMP Cst. Wilkins takes a turn at flipping burgers.

Legion members and RCMP detachment members and staff served up endless food throughout the afternoon.

(Right) The bright sunny weather brought out the public; all enjoying the entertainment, the food, and the socializing.

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Repairs continue as B.C. rivers recede

Enter the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s round hay bale decorating contest for this year’s fair - you could win $300 for your efforts.

By Tom Fletcher Black Press STAR/JOURNAL file photo:

Decorate a round bale, and you can win $300 There is just over 10 weeks until the annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo takes place in Barriere. Now is the time to be planning your entries for the exhibit hall, readying your livestock projects, and coming up with unique and fun ideas to promote the event within the North Thompson Valley.

Due to the positive response and great entries received in 2012 for the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo’s Round Hay Bale Decorating Contest, the event is a go for this year as well. First prize will be $300 and second $200.

If you have a round bale, a spot you can set it that is visible to a roadway, and are competitive and ready to decorate, then this contest is for you. Here are the rules: NTFFRA HAY BALE CONTEST Entry may be made as an individual or group of individuals living in the North Thompson Valley. Use your imagination! Be creative! Have fun and promote the 64th annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo.

Decorating Theme for 2013 is: “CELEBRATE 4-H” - 100th Anniversary of 4-H in Canada. The bale can also be decorated in any “fair” related theme.

NO FEE TO ENTER There is no entry fee. Prizes are: First place $300, second place $200.

RULES 1. Individual / Group must enter

by August 9, 2013 . Late entries will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to make sure that your entry form has been received.

2. All entries must submit a photograph and describe the location of the hay bale. Each entry must clearly include the words “North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo” and the dates “Aug. 31, Sept 1 & 2, 2013”. Your photo and bale information can be emailed to: ntfallfair@gmail.com or dropped off at: the Fall Fair downtown office open in August at the IDA Mall, or mailed to: Box 873, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0.

3. Bales must be in good taste – no body parts sticking out of the bale or suggestive decorations.

4. No commercial or political party signs are allowed.

5. Bales are expected to be well enough constructed to stay in place until after the fair.

6. Entries will be judged on eye appeal, construction, creativity, use of materials and theme.

7. Entries must be placed so that they are visible to a public roadway.

JUDGING The judging will take place the week prior to the fair, and the resultant prizes will be awarded at the fair.

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Work crews continue to rebuild washed-out and flooded roads in southeastern B.C. as rivers and creeks recede below dangerous levels.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning on the Elk River at Fernie to a flood watch over the weekend, as residents of 80 homes in the East Kootenay community of Hosmer were allowed to return home after an evacuation order along the river.

High streamflow advisories were ended for the Kicking Horse River and other rivers in the West and East Kootenay and Columbia regions.

The Trans-Canada Highway reopened to passenger vehicles only between Golden and Banff Monday, but remained closed east of Banff because of multiple washouts in Alberta.

Highway 93 was open to single-lane alternating traffic

Ministry of Transportation

Repairs continue on a washout of Highway 3A near Creston. between Fort Steele and Wasa and also between Radium and Castle Junction as repairs to washouts continued.

On Mission Creek in the Kelowna area, a local state of emergency allowed the transportation ministry to demolish a vacant house near the rain-swollen creek to keep it from washing away and damaging a bridge on Highway 23.

Prince George area residents, meanwhile on Monday, were bracing for a return of severe thunderstorms that wreaked havoc from the Kootenays across southern Alberta. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Prince George, warning of possible hail, heavy rain and high winds.

McLeod encourages applications from local angling and conservation groups to apply for federal funding O t t awa – C at hy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, is encouraging local angling, fishing and conservation groups to get their applications in for the newly established Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program.

As outlined in Economic Action Plan 2013, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will make $10 million available over two years to support con-

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Cathy McLeod servation activities through partnerships with local groups who will undertake a variety of projects to restore and protect recreational fisheries habitat. “ Re c re at i o n a l fishing is not only a cherished pastime for millions of Canadians, but also an

important economic activity which attracts thousands of visitors from around the world and contributes billions of dollars to our economy every year,” said McLeod.

“The program will support the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Canada’s recreational fisheries by bringing like-minded partners together and pooling their resources for the common goal of conserving and protecting Canada’s recreational fisheries. The partnership approach will make

the most of joint resources, allowing results that would not otherwise be possible,” concluded McLeod.

The Government is now accepting applications for projects to be undertaken over the next two years. Additional information about the program and application forms is available on the Department’s website at: http://www.dfo-mpo. gc.ca/habitat/rfcppppcpr/index-eng. asp” http://www.dfom p o. g c . c a / h ab i t at / rfcpp-ppcpr/indexeng.asp.

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LifeLabs advises patients in Kamloops of potential information disclosure North Thompson Star/Journal

“I am deeply sorry for the concerns or difficulties this situation creates for our patients, LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services (Life- our employees, health professionals and the Labs) today announced it is advising some of its Kamloops community,” said Sue Paish, Presipatients in Kamloops, B.C. that their personal dent and CEO of LifeLabs. “LifeLabs manages information, including personal health informa- over 50 million patient records a year. We understand the importance of personal information, may have been compromised.

A computer hard drive dedicated to print- tion and we know that the protection of pering electrocardiogram (ECG) reports at one of sonal information is extremely important to all of our patients.”

LifeLabs’ patient serFollowing the vice centres in Kamcompany’s internal loops was removed in “...we know that the protecinvestigation, LifeJanuary of this year.

Labs has instituted a Following a thorough tion of personal information number of remedial internal investigation, is extremely important to all measures to minithe company has been mize the risk that unable to determine of our patients.” this type of incident the whereabouts of — Sue Paish, President LifeLabs could occur in the the hard drive, exactly future, including enwhen the hard drive suring that all ECG was removed, or by reports and the ECG whom.

LifeLabs notified approximately 16,100 pa- drives are fully encrypted.

“While we believe the chance of patient intients in the Kamloops area via a personal letter mailed on June 21. LifeLabs has also informed formation being compromised is very small, we and is fully cooperating with the B.C. Ministry have taken steps to minimize the likelihood that of Health and the Office of the Information and an incident like this could ever happen again.

We are constantly strengthening our practices to Privacy Commissioner.

The information stored on the hard drive in- avoid such incidents and continue to improve the cluded ECG test data from three patient centres safety and security of personal health informain Kamloops. Those patient centre locations are: tion,” said Sue Paish.

LifeLabs has established a dedicated call cen321 Nicola Street, 546 St. Paul Street, and 685 tre and online contact for anyone who has quesTranquille Road.

The computer operating system is password tions about this situation. For further informaprotected and proprietary software is required to tion, visit the LifeLabs website at: http://www. read the ECG results. The information stored on lifelabs.com/PrivacyBC/ or write to LifeLabs at: privacybc@lifelabs. the hard drive from between the years 2007 and 2013, includes the patient’s name, address, birth com or call the LifeLabs dedicated phone-line at: date, personal health number, gender, results of ECG test(s), and the referring physician’s name 1-855-306-4900 between the hours 8 am to 8 pm PST, Monday to Friday. and address.

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Poetry contest open to all

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The Poetry Institute of Canada has announced its 20th annual open poetry contest, for the fall of 2013, offering cash and other prizes for poets.

Any poet, previously published or not, may enter this contest and be a winner. The contest is open to all poets of any age. Any subject or style of poetry or prose poetry is acceptable, and there is no entry free. New and unpublished poets are encouraged to

send in their work.

The poem should be original and consist of 24 lines or less. As well as the opportunity to win a cash prize, the best poems received will be published in a beautiful, hard cover anthology of verse.

To enter, send one original poem only, to: Open Ages Poetry Contest (N), PO Box 44169 - RPO Gorge, Victoria, BC, V9A 7K1. Or you can email your poem to: poetryinstitute@ shaw.ca. Include your name, age and address on the same page as the poem. Poems must ...continued on page 6

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Thursday, June 27, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Editorial;

Cabinet rookies handed hot files

VICTORIA – There are nine new faces in Premier Christy Clark’s cabinet, seven of them elected to the B.C. legislature for the first time on May 14.

They have been handed some of the hottest problems, and Clark’s marching orders in “mandate letters” for each ministry. And this is the start of a four-year term, when unpopular reforms are attempted.

Take Amrik Virk, the former RCMP inspector from Surrey who’s suddenly in charge of advanced education. His mandate includes: “Review the student loan program to make recommendations for improvement to ensure the loan program is meeting the needs of today’s students.”

Virk must also set targets to “match the skills we need with the skills we are graduating” and require post-secondary schools to “ensure student seats are being filled.”

B.C. can’t afford to keep cranking out university grads with $50,000 in debt and no job prospects in a system that’s subsidized 65 per cent.

Virk will be working closely with Education Minister Peter Fassbender, who must “ensure seamless transitions” from high school to the workforce for postsecondary trades and apprenticeships.

In his spare time, Fassbender is to overhaul the school district bargaining agency and achieve a 10-year peace with the teachers’ union.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton has worked as a Crown prosecutor, so she’ll have some insight into the system that still grapples with Stanley Cup rioters from two summers ago.

Her orders are to get traffic tickets and other administrative penalties out of the courts, keep working on integrating police fiefdoms and generally treat the constipation that afflicts law enforcement today.

Oh, and get that new Okanagan prison built, to relieve a system that has inmates living in tents. And examine whether to spin off the Liquor Distribution Branch into a Crown corporation, a possible prelude to selling it.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s first test was a grilling by the Vancouver media. Yup, this Kamloops hayseed has been to the Big Smoke a few times, ridden that fancy SkyTrain and taken the odd ferry, too.

Now he has to impose the ferry route reductions that have been worked on by two previous ministers, and push Metro Vancouver through a referendum on ways to fund its own transit. If more tolls or taxes are going to be implemented, now is the time.

Coralee Oakes has made a political leap from Quesnel city hall to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. One of her key tasks is to invent a framework for a “rural dividend” from liquefied natural gas development in northwestern B.C. Oakes has to figure out how to “better provide provincial support” to sport and cultural organizations, but do it with no new money. All ministers have strict instructions to balance their lean budgets and take part in the latest “core review” to identify government functions that can be sold, delegated or shut down.

New Minister of International Trade Richmond’s Teresa Wat has to find a way to continue the growth of lumber and other exports to China, India and elsewhere on the Pacific Rim. On top of that, the always-delicate softwood lumber agreement with the U.S. expires in three years. The last major eruption on that front was in 2009, when B.C. cut stumpage rates for remote coastal areas to give communities muchneeded employment. The Americans were livid, just as they were with our beetle-kill harvesting efforts. And of course, the U.S.-directed environmental movement continues to target Canadian industries.

Third-term MLA John Rustad gets aboriginal relations, with specific instructions to deal with gas and perhaps oil pipelines through his Nechako Lakes constituency.

Barriere voter questions comments made by mayor To the editor; Once again the opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

However, Mr. Mayor you would be amazed at the number of people who agreed with my opinion (June 6, 2013, issue of the Star/Journal).

Mr. Mayor, do you truly believe that Barriere’s dedicated winning teams make decisions without debate,

and at times heated arguments?

Your column, (June 20, issue of the Star/Journal) inferred that council could not work like a team because they had to make difficult decisions and they may not all agree – guess what, that is how teams work.

The most important part of a team however, is once the decision is made ev-

eryone works together, even if they did not all agree, and they don’t publicly take cheap shots at each other, staff, or other members of the community.

You made it very clear in your last article exactly what you have in mind. After all your cheap shots at council and staff, you have written that in another district the new council was

sworn in and the existing staff was fired.

I assume this is a warning to the staff in the district (it is hard to imagine how staff must feel) as it appears this is what you would like to see.

I don’t think so Mr. Mayor!

I am quite sure the people of Barriere will explain this to you in November 2014.

Ron Smith Barriere

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Study shows mountain caribou are not affected by helicopter skiing activity

By Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing A study has shown that, contrary to what sceptics think, helicopter skiing has little to no impact on the endangered mountain caribou.

The study entitled, Assessing the Impacts of Heli-Skiing on the Behaviour and Spatial Distribution of Mountain Caribou, conducted by Thompson Rivers University(TRU) graduate student Katharina Huebel, was a joint venture between Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, TRU and the province’s Ministry of Environment.

The findings of the study show that mountain caribou do not abandon areas that are frequently used for helicopter skiing, and that they were not hurt or frightened by the activity. The mountain caribou is listed as an endangered species in Canada, with herds only remaining in British Columbia and Northern Idaho in the United States.

Mike Wiegele, owner of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, said that the results have proven what they have known for a long time.

“We wanted to be sure that our skiing activities did not interfere with or disrupt the mountain caribou, and the conclusion is clear,” said Wiegele.

“We have recorded every sighting of the mountain caribou

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Don’t miss the Canadian Sheep Classic Show and Sale this weekend Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing photo:

A study shows that helicopter skiing has little to no impact on the endangered mountain caribou. within our ski area since 1996. We gladly made this data available to Katharina in order for her study to be conducted with the most accurate information.

“Our best management practices were implemented over 20 years ago. We enforce closing areas to skiing upon detection of caribou to avoid disturbances, and it appears that these practices are successful,” said Wiegele.

Government studies show that mountain caribou numbers are down by 30 per cent in Wells Grey Provincial Park, which borders the tenure for Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing.

“The decrease in numbers can be linked to the loss of oldgrowth forests, which caribou rely on for food, causing the caribou to abandon areas,” said Wiegele.

The study was presented at the Canada

West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) Spring Conference in Kelowna on Tuesday, May 7.

“The presentation was attended, with a number of government agencies represented, as well as helicopter and snowcat skiing operators and representatives from the snowmobile community. We were very pleased with the valuable input and discussions that followed.

Unfortunately, it was noted that the government has not properly conducted predator management operations, or funded new recovery projects as promised.

Only $500,000 has been spent on these projects, when $2 million is needed,” said Wiegele.

“This study is not the end of it. More work and collaboration is needed between helicopter and snowcat operators and the government to protect this animal. We will continue to work with the ministry, and train our pilots and guides of awareness procedures such as flying over an area before skiing it, use alternate ski areas if wildlife is sighted, and to maintain a minimum distance of 500 meters from the Caribou,” said Wiegele.

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By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal The North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere is the site this weekend for the annual Canadian Sheep Classic Show and Sale. The event is held in communities all across Canada, the last few years being hosted in Drake, Sask, Richmond, Que., and Calgary, AB. The Show and Sale will take place June 28, 29 and 30.

The Sheep Classic will be a gathering place for more than 60 top breeders from across the country to showcase, exchange information and conduct business on world-class sheep and genetics. This year there are reportedly only two Canadian provinces that will not have animals participating in the competition.

More than 350 head of sheep will compete for top honours in their breed, and for supreme titles.

Opening ceremonies and education-

al demos start today, Thursday, at 12 noon, as well as a trade show.

Saturday is show day, starting at 10 a.m., and the trade show will also be open Saturday and Sunday. The show includes the market lamb class, and fleece competition.

The Classic will culminate with an auction sale of all the sheep on Sunday, June 30, at 10 a.m. in the North Thompson Agriplex. The public are welcome to attend throughout the weekend.

In 2013, this signature event is sponsored by the British Columbia Purebred Sheep Association. It presents an opportunity for local and national sheep producers the opportunity to see, sell and buy some of the best stock Canada has to offer.

For more information about the event schedule and the British Columbia Sheep Breeders Association go to: http://www.bcsheep.com/index.htm

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Highlights from June 13 TNRD board meeting North Thompson Star/Journal

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A sign on the door at Vavenby General Store says the business is closed until further notice. The store is listed for sale with a local realtor for $459,000.

Vavenby Store shuts its doors

By Robyn Rexin Clearwater Times Some of Vavenby’s residents got a shock when they went to the community’s general store on Thursday, June 13, only to find that its owner Debbie Barrett has closed its doors permanently.

Seven part-time employees are now without a job. It’s a great inconvenience for the mill workers who depended on it for their lunches and for the town residents to get their gas. Everyone will now have to go to Birch Island, Clearwater, or elsewhere for their gas and groceries. The two-year closure of the mill did not help business.

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We at the North Thompson Star/Journal take great pride in supporting our community and the organizations who strive to make our area the best place to live: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

North Thompson Agriplex North Thompson Fall Fair Barriere Fire Department Crime Stoppers Barriere and District Food Bank Barriere and District Hospice Barriere Alzheimers Muscular Dystrophy Cowboy Festival Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 Barriere Search and Rescue Barriere Lion’s Numerous Recreational Groups and Events and many more

Here are the highlights from the June 13, Thompson-Nicola Regional District board meeting.

Public Hearings A public hearing was held for Land Use Contract Amendment Bylaw No. 2421, 2013, for 7319 and 7321 Cahilty Crescent, Whitecroft, B.C. The applicant and neighbours of the property presented their views to the Board. The bylaw was adopted after being given second and third reading.

B.C. Lake Stewardship Society Marge Sidney of the B.C. Lake Stewardship Society provided a presentation on the work of the B.C. Lake Stewardship Society and information about the 16th Annual BCLSS Conference, which will be held in Logan Lake, September 20-22, 2013.

UBCM Resolution Submission A resolution will be submitted to UBCM requesting that the Ministry of Health provide B.C. Medical Service Plan beneficiaries with annual statements of medical services detailing health-care services paid on their behalf. The aim is to raise public awareness of the cost and types of medical services charged.

Savona Community Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 2398, 2013 The Savona Community Water System Service Area Amendment Bylaw was adopted.

Letter of Support for the Food Forum A letter of support will be sent to Interior Health in support of Community Futures Thompson Country’s application for funding for the South Central Interior of B.C. Regional Food Forum, which will be hosted October 9-11, 2014.

Participation at UBCM Director Sally Watson and Alternate Director Arjun Singh both indicated they would be putting their names forward for the position of Director at Large at UBCM. Letter Regarding Re-opening Agriculture and Agri Food Canada A letter will be sent to the provincial Ministry of Agriculture requesting that the province take responsibility for funding the Agri-

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culture and Agri Food Canada Centre, which was formerly funded by the federal government.

Support for Road Name Change The Board voted in support of a name change of Patterson Creek to Airport Road.

The road in question is currently located partially in Cache Creek and partially in Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country).

Community Excellence Awards An application along with a letter of support from the Board will be submitted to the Community Excellence Awards for the work done at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower Nicola.

Name Change for the Film Commission The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Film Commission will now be called the Thompson- Nicola B.C. Film Commission.

Gas Tax Funding $20,000 of Federal Gas Tax-Community Works Fund revenue allocated to Electoral Area “I” is being transferred to Electoral Area “B” to fund repairs to the Avola Schoolhouse.

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Traffic stop thwarts alleged identity thieves North Thompson Star/Journal A pair of alleged identity thieves had their plans altered by an alert RCMP Traffic Services officer earlier in June.

The pair were stopped for a speeding offence on Highway 5 in the early morning hours near Barriere. A subsequent search uncovered a cache of stolen credit cards, ID cards and drugs.

On June 7 at 3:14 a.m. a constable with the Central Interior Traffic Services stopped a Ford Focus for speeding on Highway 5 in Barriere.

The B.C. registered rental vehicle was driven by a 27-year-old female from Abbotsford who was accompanied by a 30-year-old male passenger from Edmonton.

The two were unable to provide documentation regarding the rental vehicle. The officer growing more suspicious when the passenger provided photo identification cards that did not match.

It was soon determined that passenger had obstructed the officer by providing a false name and appeared to have stolen identification cards in his possession.

The initial search of the vehicle uncovered a used “meth” pipe. A further search located a significant quantity of suspected methamphetamine. suitcases containing a large quantity of stolen credits and identification (including drivers licences and international passports from various countries), a credit card imprinting machine along with blank credit cards, and numerous one litre motor oil containers containing suspected liquid GHB (an illegal drug), Several other electronics were located in the vehicle such as laptops, and cell phones.

Police found that the subjects were on several conditions from other recognizances and were found in breach of those conditions.

Police charged Matthew Arthur Stuthard and Mandy Anne Burton with long lists of charges.

As of Wednesday, both subjects remained in custody.

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Police find large numbers of stolen credit cards as well as driver’s licenses and passports from different countries after stopping a speeding vehicle in Barriere.

Stolen tool could pose health risk North Thompson Star/Journal Kamloops RCMP are alerting the public to a unique stolen item that could pose a public risk if mishandled.

On the morning of June 16, Kamloops RCMP received a report that a brown 2011 Toyota Tacoma had been stolen sometime overnight from a residence on Pleasant Street. Later that day the vehicle was located in the downtown area and the registered owner attended to retrieve the truck. It was immediately noted that among items stolen from the truck was a Troxler portable gauge, model 3440. This device is used in geotechnical engineering to measure the density of asphalt, soil, aggregate or concrete. Within the device is a capsule that contains radioactive material.

Prior to being stolen, the device was considered tamper proof, however if the device has become damaged or someone were to tamper with it, it could pose a serious risk to themselves and others.

The device uses substances called Americium and Caesium which

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A Troxler portable gauge, model 3440, was recently stolen in Kamloops. This device contains radioactive material and can pose a health risk if tampered with. emit gamma radiation and could result in burns to the skin.

The device should have a warning sticker on the instrument and the box, which states it is radioactive. RCMP ask that if this item is located, to please contact your local detachment and do not handle it, in the event that it has been altered or damaged.

Anyone with information relating to this investigation are asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250)8283000.

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Three elementary teachers recognized for 65 years of combined service to SD73 Submitted

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North Thompson Pastor Charge gives $450 to Hospice House Society Reverend Brian Krushel recently presented a cheque from the North Thompson Pastor Charge, which includes Clearwater United Church and the Church of St Paul in Barriere, for $450 to the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society. “This is money remaining from installation and coventry services when I began,” said the Reverend, who is new to the parish, “Usually it is given to clerical work, but hospice serves both Clearwater and Barriere, and so it is a perfect marriage of all those things.” Pictured is Rev. Brian Krushel presenting the cheque on June 18, to North Thompson Valley Hospice Society director, MaryAnn Shewchuk.

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Area School Trustee Rhonda Kershaw presented gifts to three teachers at Barriere Elementary School on June 18, during the Parent Tea. Helen Fraser was acknowledged for 25 years of service, Christine Oates for 20 years of service and Val Williams for 20 years of service to SD73.

Dino Bruno, the custodian at Barriere Elementary and Barriere Secondary, was also recognized for 20 years of service.

Mrs. Ewashina commented on Helen’s dedication and excellent contribution to many events within the school other than instilling a love of reading for students; these include Spaghetti/ Math Night, Heritage Fair, Young Artists, Parent Tea, Scholastic Book Fairs, Pac Projects, Art for Others, Social Club, Newspaper Group, Girls’ Group and so much more.

Christine was recognized for organizing Social Club, Pro-D and instilling a “love of reading” with her extraordinary dedication to Battle of the Books each year.

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(Above) Barriere Elementary teacher Helen Fraser (l) receives acknowledgement from School Trustee Rhonda Kershaw for her 25 years of service to SD73.

Mrs. Ewashina also commented on Val Williams, who even taught ‘downunder’ in Australia.

Val was noted to be an amazing advocate for McQueen Lake, and has taken many groups of students there during her career. She just arrived back from McQueen with her students and all Grade six’s. She is also the main teacher behind our “Community Garden”, which includes composting, planting, tending and leading her class and others in sustainability in every aspect.

Val is an amazing 21st century teacher with lessons that are needed in everyday life.

Barriere Elementary is lucky to have such amazing teachers!

(Above) Barriere Elementary teacher Christine Oates (l) was congratulated for her 20 years of service from School Trustee Rhonda Kershaw.

(Above) Barriere Elementary teacher Val Williams (l) also received acknowledgement from School Trustee Rhonda Kershaw for her 20 years of service to SD73.

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McLeod presents Jubilee Medal to mayor

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys was presented with the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal

by MP Cathy McLeod for his “hard work as a rural community mayor”, on June 23, at the bandshell during the Barriere Legion’s barbecue event.

“This is a complete surprise”, said Humphpreys.

Sewer collection system up for tender within four weeks At the last Committee of the Whole meeting Barriere council was presented with options for the sewer collection system. Council chose an option that will direct the gravity flow of the sewage collected in the north east quadrant of the town core in such a manner so that the collection lines along Barkley Road will be used to take this sewage back to the receiving plant.

This will allow for the project to be put out for tendering in the next four weeks or so. The drawings for this are available at the district office should members of the public wish to see the changes. It is important that residents make themselves aware of where the sewer will run during this first phase and subsequent phases of the system.

In addition to this the various design changes to the wastewater plant were presented. These design changes were needed to maximize the use of space in the building, as well as to make sure the project does not come back over the budgeted amount. Council was told that the design of the building and the equipment it will house is well on the way to completion.

The next stage of drawings will come

back to committee in the middle of July. The tendering of the building should start shortly after that.

Numerous times council has visited the topic of having a community information board somewhere downtown. Now that the old HY Louie building belongs to the district, perhaps that may be a good place to locate a community bulletin board. Council realizes that communication is critical to insure that projects flow smoothly, and will try to use as many methods as possible to get the word out to residents. This is especially true of sewer projects. We all want that stuff flowing to where it belongs.

Recently Barriere councillors Pat Paula, Virginia Smith, District CAO Ms. Hannigan, Area O Director Bill Kershaw and I, shared breakfast with Simpcw Chief Rita Matthew, Councillors Joni Miller, Dan Saul and the new Simpcw Band Administrator Ms. Fortier.

Thanks to district staff, Ellen and Lynn, for coming in so early to do the cooking. There was no agenda for the get together, as it was just a chance to catch up on what is happening in our respective communities. Ms. Hannigan played the video presen-

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tation that was developed for the “Splash in the Past” grant application, and Dan Saul explained which phrases and words used in the presentation were from the Chinook trading dialect, and what the corresponding word or phrase would be in the Secwepemctsin dialect.

There were a number of differences, and these came about because of the sources used to find out information. It is amazing what you find out over an egg casserole.

The splash pad project is progressing, although slowly at times.

As it was reported last week, the fund raising dance was cancelled, but there are more fund raising plans in the works. The really boring work, around actually putting together a properly engineered plan, and working out what the ongoing costs will be to the district, is being done as time permits. As with any district project, questions around warranties on the equipment, and who will be tasked

with actually caring for and running the facility, need to be properly and completely answered prior to going forth.

The splash pad committee and various subcommittees are working on these issues.

Some have said that it would be better to have a separate society build and run the splash pad. This was the model used to build the Agriplex. We all know how successful the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association has been in building that facility. Having the district involved does bring certain challenges and problems to the table. It is a community based project, built on public land though, so perhaps the options are limited.

Another great event is being held here in Barriere. The All Canada Classic Sheep Show and Sale is on at the North Thompson Agiplex and at the Curling Club from June 28 to 30.

Good fun for the whole family, and a chance to see sheep from across Canada.

Elementary Art Contest work will be on display at Armour Mountain Gallery in July North Thompson Star/Journal In April this year an Elementary Art Contest was held as part of the Arts Festival in Clearwater, and the Celebration of the Arts in Barriere.

The contest was open to all interested elementary students, from kindergarten to grade 7; in two categories: students from kindergarten to grade three and from grade four to grade seven.

Students were invited to create a work of two dimensional art on an 8.5 x 11” sheet of paper, using any media they wished: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, acrylics, oil paints, etc. and to supply a short description about their work of art.

All the entries submitted in Barriere were displayed at the Celebration of the Arts Festival which was held at the North Thompson Agriplex, on April 2728, and the one winner in each category was voted on by the public that attended.

Entries submitted in Clearwater were displayed at their Clearwater Arts Festival at Blackpool Hall, on April 20, where the public also voted on their favorites.

The People’s Choice winners in each category at each event received a basket of art supplies, a one year membership to the North Thompson Arts Council, and will be displayed at the North Thompson

Art Council’s (NTAC) official art gallery, the Armour Mountain Art Gallery in Barriere.

The People’s Choice winners for Barriere were KGrade 3 - Bobby-Raye Farrow from Barriere Elementary; and the Grade 4-7 - Charlotte Thorley from Sun Peaks Elementary.

From the Clearwater area the winners

were K-3 - Andrew Ludbrook from Raft River Elementary; and the Grade 4-7 Kelly Ludbrook from Raft River Elementary.

All the winners and entries will be on display for the month of July, along with NTAC artists at the Armour Mountain Art Gallery in Barriere next to the IDA Pharmacy.

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Canada was confederated on July 1, 1867, and will be 146 years old this year.

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the Canada Act was passed. Canada Day observances take place throughout Canada as well as among Canadians internationally.

Frequently referred to as “Canada’s birthday”, the occasion marks the joining of the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a federation of four provinces (the Province of Canada being divided, in the process, into Ontario and Quebec) on July 1, 1867. Canada be-

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Under the federal Holidays Act, Canada Day is observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case July 2 is the statutory holiday, although celebratory events generally take place on July 1, even though it is not the legal holiday. If it falls on a Saturday, any businesses normally closed that day will generally dedicate the following Monday as a day off.

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The two official languages of Canada are English and French, but there are approximately 100 different languages spoken in Canada, not including languages spoken by non-native immigrants and residents. On July 1, “Happy Birthday Canada”, will be spoken in many different dialects by people all across the country that they call “home”.

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Guessing the weather at Ladies Night Golf

By Leslie Stirling

Chinook Cove

I must admit that the weather has kept me guessing this spring (and I use the word “spring” lightly). We lucked out Tuesday night, June 18.

There was a light sprinkle happening while I drove out to the course, but by the time we headed to the first tee it had stopped. Although cloudy, the evening was a nice temperature and we had a most enjoyable time.

Carol Hindle also had a good time. She won low gross prize from Lexa Caterers for Flight #1, Rainer Custom Cutting prize for a long putt, and Country Store Antiques prize for least putts used. Trudy Scarlett not only provided a delicous and cute dessert for us all but also took home the low

Ladies Golf Report net for Flight 1. Leslie Stirling won low gross for Flight 2 (Carl’s Market Garden) and Ilke Marais scored the low net. Linda Ransome won low net for Flight 3.

Isabel Hadford took the Crystlee’s Hair Design certificate for the most putts. Marla Muldoon and Trudy Scarlett split the birdie pot. Once again the deuce pot went unclaimed.

Other prize winners were Brenda Carl (Estylo Hair Design), Tanya Desjarlais (Knight’s Inn and Carol Patton, CGA), Debbie Rainer (Our Little Secret), Lois Keller (Pottery

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I tend to be an optimistic person.

My cup is half full, not half empty. And I always look for the silver lining in every cloud. But now I am just plain tired of looking at the clouds.

Sure hope the sun shows up for our fun night this week.

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The final game of a four-team Mites tournament in Clearwater last weekend saw the Barriere team finishing in second place. Pictured is a 100 Mile House player landing safe on first, while a Barriere player waits for the catch during the final game. 100 Mile took first place, with two Clearwater teams finishing third and fourth.

$600 first prize at Squam Bay Fish Derby on July 14 North Thompson Star/Journal For just under six decades anglers have been congregating annually at Squam Bay on Adams Lake to try their hand at catching “the big one”.

And 2013 will be no exception.

The 58th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby is scheduled to take place on July 14. First prize will be a cheque for $600, with second place taking home $200.

There will be many other great prizes at the derby, including a $50 door prize and a hidden weight prize.

Derby rules stipulate that only game fish will be weighed, and no fish under two pounds will be accepted.

Tickets to enter the event are $15 each, and are available at the Adams Lake Store, Barriere Auto Parts, Christy Allen in Brennan Creek, or by calling Sue at 250-672-9615, or Jacki at 250-672-5750. You can also register on July 14 between the morning hours of 6 to 9:00 a.m. at the boat launch in Squam Bay on Adams Lake.

Organizers say they expect a good turnout and a fun day for all who participate. Grandma Alice’s Concession will be on site, and a “no rain day” has been ordered.

For more information about the event call: 250-672-9615 or 250-672-5750.

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Clearwater Rotary Club celebrates 20 years Kay Knox In 1993, Wayne Leckie and Bruce Reichart, who had both been involved in this international organisation elsewhere, started Rotary in Clearwater.

“We began gathering soon after Christmas,” Tim Panko said. As well as Tim, Eileen Sedgwick and Jean Nelson were part of the charter group, inaugurated in June, 1993. Along with Fritz and Ursula Schaer, who joined just a month later, these people have been members for the whole 20 years. The decision was made at that time for it to be a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting, with the Wells Gray Inn providing good food and a convenient location – and this continues.

All have stayed involved because of benefits provided to our own community, ways of helping world-wide, and

Some of the original members of Clearwater Rotary gather in the Wells Gray Inn 20 years ago to celebrate the club's inauguration. Picture are (l-r) Wayne Leckie, Terry Rogers, Doug Hindle, Jack Braaksma, Bruce Florence, Judy Panko, Ian Grieve, Eileen Sedgwick, and Bruce Reichart.

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the camaraderie within this dedicated organisation.

“I joined Rotary because the son of my friend went to Finland on the Student Exchange Program,” said Jean Nelson. “It was such an excellent experience for him that I wanted to see that happen in Clearwater.”

And she does! “I wear my pin with pride,” Jean added, “and enjoy conferences and out-of-town meetings

with other clubs.”

Eileen Sedgwick commented on Rotary International’s goal of ending polio on this planet – which, with India now being poliofree, is amazingly close to being achieved.

“An iron lung was set up in Safety Mart’s parking lot, and I explained how my aunt, stricken with that dreadful disease, had used a rocker bed during the day while an iron lung kept her

The gazebo in the grounds of the extended care wing at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital is just one of many community projects completed by Clearwater Rotary Club during the past 20 years. Times file photo

breathing at night.

Young people, having no knowledge of this treatment which kept patients alive, were startled to see that awkward apparatus.”

Like Leckie and Reichart, Fritz and Ursula Schaer with their Swiss background, had learned about Rotary before moving to Clearwater. As other members of this local group do, they spoke of their satisfaction in helping with community projects like the gazebo at Dr. Helmcken Hospital.

Indeed, the list of local accomplishments is lengthy, beginning with the building of sand volleyball courts at the high school.

Chad’s Memorial Park was developed in cooperation with the volunteer Fire Department; Rotary Sports Park was expanded from the initial Skateboard Park with District of Clearwater; muscle and money were provided to improve

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the boat ramp and beach area of Dutch Lake. Fish habitat was restored at the Fish Hatchery; and, along with many other volunteers, members planted trees on the old Camp 2 site.

All age groups have benefited over those 20 years. Gift baskets are given to seniors at Christmas and, before the transit bus service began, a taxi service used to be funded to help needy people arrive at medical appointments on time. Scholarships are given out to Grade 12 students. A recent literacy project placed 25 electronic tablets each in Clearwater Secondary and Raft River Elementary schools, with funds coming from the local club, School District 73, PAC, Wells Gray Community Forest and Rotary International. The May Day Parade has been run by Rotary for the past 18 years, while the Christmas Tree Light-up is

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the

Canada, and eventually came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend themselves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

Ecki has transformed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numerous ‘Art By Ecki’ creations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it

carve on it!”

He notes that nearly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a person may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

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The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for marketing; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

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another popular event that happens thanks to efforts of Rotary members.

Of course, money has to be raised for all of these to be possible, and Clearwater Rotary is grateful to all who give and have given donations, and have supported the club by supporting its events.

Classy “Dancing for Diamonds” was an elegant event giving real diamonds for prizes, along with Casino night and Oktoberfest getting folks into the “spirit” of things and having fun. A Duck Race featuring numbered plastic ducks and golf tournaments have been popular, while Ice Man Days and Guess When Rotary Richard’s Clock Will Stop are part of winter activities on Dutch Lake. Now in its third year, the Giant Flea Market helps all to “recycle” useful objects. Again working with other volunteers, past and present Rotary

members have assisted with community ventures such as Pitch In, cleaning up roadsides, as well as the Hospice Bike Run, Raise-a-Reader Day, and popular canoe Regatta.

When Haiti was devastated by an earthquake and part of Japan was hit by a huge tsunami, Clearwater Rotary connected with the Shelter Box program that has been organised in Britain.

Money donated

by Rotarians and many others paid for complete kits containing a familysize tent, equipment and drinking water to be sent to the afflicted countries.

With 22 actively involved and enthusiastic members at present, signs are sure that this group will be busy in this community and beyond for 20-plus more years. Speakers are often arranged to keep Rotary members in touch with local happenings. While some folk don’t seem to know what Rotary actually “does”, the club has a good reputation around town.

Many former members still live in Clearwater, actively contributing to the community in many ways. From near and far, it is hoped that lots will come to the Invitational Anniversary dinner this June – which should be a great celebration and gabfest!

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Photographing interesting old buildings There are many camera-wielding travelers that cannot drive past an old barn, house, or an aging storage building standing and deteriorating in a field without stopping to capture a picture.

And I admit that includes me.

I can’t begin to, or even try, count how many wooden relics of the past I have made photographs of since I acquired my first camera so long ago; or for that matter how many different types of cameras I have used in that pursuit.

I must wonder at my reason for stopping on the many roadsides, camera-inhand, to take a picture of some rotting clapboard structure.

For a moment as I look inside I wonder about the lives of those who lived there.

My wife likes to look for survivors of old plants and gardening that took place, e.g., rhubarb, and lilacs. She says the fondest thing she ever discovered was

some poets’ eye narcissus (daffodil) that had survived over 50 years on their own.

Very few photographs have ended as prints, and I suspect many readers will, like me, just file the memories away, because the act of documenting that old barn, or homestead, seemed important at the time, but when we developed the film, or downloaded our memory card, we didn’t have a plan that included dealing with the picture.

Hanging on my wall I have a very large (3’x5’) print of an old mining structure I had made using a 4x5 Speed Graphic camera; and once, in the late 1970’s I had a calendar made of buildings I found locally, in the interior of B.C. Sadly, as one might expect, none of those structures featured in that calendar still remain.

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Cook on low for 30 mins.

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Income Opportunity Announcements

Employment

Coming Events

Business Opportunities

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Information Does your roof grow ice in Winter?

Call 250-674-1291 Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

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Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.

Great deals - low prices

Personals Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-677-4234

Clearwater: AA meetings every Wed., #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250674-7155 or 250-674-7313

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Career Opportunities 2-PERSON TEAM to manage all season wilderness resort and Front Desk/Server with strong sales and management skills. Fax 250-968-4445 or email: resort@terracana.com QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. - a Vegetation Maintenance company is looking for: CUA’s, CA’s, UTT’s, UTW’s and Labourer’s.

Work locations throughout Alberta and British Columbia We offer: Competitive compensation Company benefits Excellent Health and Safety Program Please submit resumes with drivers abstract to: hr@isley.ca Fax: (780) 532-1250

Education/Trade Schools OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates!

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com

NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, demand for simple work.

P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051 mowerman275@gmail.com

Services

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - bonus days extra 5% off. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Photography / Video Need a professional

photographer?

Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Classifieds Get Results!

Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m .

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Harmon Pellet Stove, 2 tons pellets. $1000. 250-677-4342 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Digital and film photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES).

Cleaning Services

Misc. Wanted

Thompson Valley Carpet Care State of the art cleaning.

Fully insured, truck mounted, commercial & residential upholstery cleaning Kathy @ 250-674-1629

Cutlery (knives, forks & spoons), wanted for Fall Fair Hall & Agriplex kitchens. Only in clean, good condition please. 250-672-9330

PHOTOS

by Keith McNeill

Painting & Decorating BUDGET PAINTING, Interior, Exterior, Residential, Commercial, Summer Special 25% Off, Excellent References, Fully Insured, 100% Customer Satisfaction, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(250)571-9722

Pets & Livestock

Pets LOST DOG Terrier mix.

Blk/brown. Has a skin bubble, cherry eye, in her eye. Name is Sami. Around 8yrs old. Reward if found. Please call: 727-773-6081

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 2007 Maytag dishwasher u/c, Bisque, exc.cond. $150. 2002 Kenmore microwave/range hood, Bisque, exc.cond. $100.00. 250-674-3944 Fridge, convection oven & stovetop, stacking w/d, 30” stove, ft load w/d, single w/d All refurbished. 250-674-0079

Garage Sales 4911 Birch Lane, Jul 6-7, 10am-2pm.

561 Barkley Rd., June 28-30 & Jul 5-6, 10am-4pm. Garage/estate sale-all must go.

True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Used Postage Stamps

Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world.

Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter package, 2 bdrm, very gd cond.

Owned by elderly lady. Incl c/a, w/d, f/s. Extra lg windows, very bright and airy. Master bdrm has full 4 window bay.

Two full bath, 1 is ensuite.

New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches.

Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00.

Call Jones 250-674-3051 or woodcrest8@gmail.com ESTATE Sale 4229 Dunsmuir Road Barriere Mobile Home 3 bedrooms 1 bath 2 additions providing 1244 sq. ft. on .54 acre fenced with private yard, garden, fruit trees, work shop and storage, appliances, pellet stove, propane furnace and AC. $118,000. Call 250-3964260

Forested 3 bdrm 2 bath home

on 2.06 acres in Kershaw sub. Built 1983, recent updating to decks, floors, lighting & appl. Close to Brookfield shopping, NT Park and Clearwater River.

Wood heater and elec furnace.

Asking $310,000. To view call 250-674-3881 or cell 250-320-8389, for photos view Property Guys ad# 64203

Lakeshore

Barriere: fully self contained recent reno. 1bdrm app 4 rent.

10 min from town. Incl sundeck, heat, hydro , satelite tv, washer. NS/NP/Ref. $525/mo.

Avail immed. (250)67

Commercial/ Industrial Commercial spaces info@riveradventures.ca

Duplex / 4 Plex

LAKEFRONT home and acreage for sale on Francois Lake, BC. Guest cabin, 50x50 heated shop, 2 car carport, on over 3 private acres with approx. 350 ft of Lake Frontage. $380,000. 250-695-6975 or email: grantnmary@hotmail.com

Barriere: 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage.

W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail Jul 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041 Barriere: 4plex for rent. 2 bdrm, ns/np, heat & power incl, RR/DD. $725/mo. Avail. immed. 250-672-9958 or 250319-5220

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca RCA – Casual & Permanent PT, ICS B0007 CASHIER – Little Fort Store PT/FT CB0054 SANDWICH ARTIST – Subway PT/FT CB0055 WAITRESS – Sam’s Pizza (Must be 19) COOK – Knight’s Inn B0129 SERVER – Must have Serve it Right, Knight’s Inn B0130 COOK – PT/FT Station House Restaurant B0148 HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRY – Cahilty Lodge Sun Peaks B0149 SERVER – High 5 Diner (Little Fort) B0151 CASUAL ASSISTED LIVING WORKER – Yellowhead Pioneer B0156 CASUAL COOK – Yellowhead Pioneer B0158 GRAVEL TRUCK/EXCAVATOR OPERATOR – Bladetec B0164 GRADER OPERATOR – Bladetec B0165

PRO SHOP CLERK - PT or FT, evenings & weekends Chinook Cove Golf B0171 SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment.

• Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Carpenter Helper: Seasonal/Clearwater C0170 Server: Seasonal/Blue River C0169 Line Cook: Seasonal/Blue River C0168 Sous Chef: Seasonal/Blue River C0167 EPBC Program Manager: FT/Valemount CB0166 Assistant Manager: FT/Seasonal/Clw #C0163 B&B Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0162 Mechanic/Mechanics Helper: Seas/Clw #C0161 Logging Truck Driver: Seasonal/Ckw #C0160 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0154 Breakfast Cook/Server: Seasonal/Little Fort #C0153 Housekeepers: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0147 Front Desk Attendant: Seas/Blue River #CB0141 Custom Wood Furniture Maker: FT/Blue River #CB0139 Satellite Installer Contractor: Clw & area #C0138 Cashier: FT/PT Little Fort #C0123 Housekeeper: Seas/FT/Clw #C0122 Sandwich Artist: Seas/Little Fort #CB0121 Line Cook: FT/Little Fort #CB0119 Nanny: Seas FT/Clw #C0118 Breakfast Cook: Seas/Clw #C0112 Waitress/Waiter: Seas/Clw #C0102

GENERAL INFORMATION FREE WORKSHOPS to help with your work search are available.

Please contact us for more information.

• Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.

• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.

• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.

• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tuesday July 16th from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Rentals Misc for Rent Bachelor suite, gym access info@riveradventures.ca

Homes for Rent Clearwater; 3 bdrm, 2 bath home central location, quiet street, lots of space. Avail July 1st, $1,000/ mnth. N/S. Phone 250-674-8750

Transportation

Auto Financing

Keep an eye on your camp fire

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Recreational/Sale 16 ft canoe, $1800.00. Fibre glass over cedar. C/w paddles, life jackets and boat trailer.

250-674-2127 1983 Vanguard camper, 9.5 ft, awning, excellent condition. $1800.00 obo 250-674-3616

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Report forest fires at *5555

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome

the Rev. Brian Krushel

OfÀce 250 2 5 5 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Thursday, June 27, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal Thursday, June 27, 2013 North Thompson Star Journal

High school gives out athletic awards Barriere Secondary School held its annual athletic awards banquet last week. The following students were recognized for their athletic achievements.

Jr. Girls Volleyball: Most Sportsmanlike Player Vanessa Balatti, Most Improved Player Emillie Nystoruk, Most Valuable Player Ariel Fennell.

Sr. Girls Volleyball: Most Sportsmanlike Player Katrine Schilling, Most Improved Players Talyse Lyons, Most Valuable Player Emma Schilling.

Boys Soccer: Most Sportsmanlike Player Quinn Brackman, Most Improved Players Alex McDonald, Most Valuable Players Jordan Rainer.

Jr. Girls Basketball: Most Sportsmanlike Player Ariel Fennell, Most Improved Player Breann Fischer, Most Valuable Chelsey Lloyd.

Jr. Boys Basketball: Most Sportsmanlike Player Tristan Holt, Most Improved Player Jacob Peterson, Most Valuable Players Carter Rudd.

Senior Girls Basketball: Most Sportsmanlike Player Katrine Schilling, Most Improved Player Nicole Huber, Most Valuable Player Michelle Lampreau.

Senior Boys Basketball: Most Sportsmanlike Player Bishop Realff, Most Improved Player Tristan Lloyd, Most Valuable Players Jordan Rainer.

Outstanding Grade 8 Male Athlete – Tristan Holt Outstanding Grade 8 Female Athlete – Ivanna Villeneuve Outstanding Jr. Female Athlete: Ariel Fennell and Brittany Piva Outstanding Jr. Male Athlete: Kurt Allen Outstanding Sr. Female Athlete: Katrine Schilling Outstanding Sr. Male Athlete: Jordan Rainer Top Academic Athlete: Alysha Piva Danny Proulx Athletic Memorial Award: Tristan Lloyd Glen Andrews Award Sr. Male Athlete: Connor Booth

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Outstanding Junior Male Athlete went to Kurt Allen.

Submitted photos:

Connor Booth received the Glen Andrews Award for Senior Male Athlete.

Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Father Donal O’Reilly

Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor Youth Pastor: James Mason 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

Outstanding Grade 8 Female Athlete went to Ivanna Villeneuve.

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm Join us for refreshments after the Service.

Phone 250-672-9830 anytime.

Affiliated with North American Baptist Association.

“Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)

Tristan Lloyd was awarded the Basketball MVP and the Danny Proulx Athletic Memorial Award.

Pictured making the presentation is Willy Fortier.

Seventh-day Adventists

Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 10:00 Worship Service - 11:30 Fellowship Meal - 1:00 Everyone Welcome 672-5332

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(Left) Outstanding Sr. Female Athlete went to Katrine Schilling, who was also awarded the senior girls volleyball and basketball Most Sportsmanlike Player awards. Schilling is pictured with coach Seana Trimble on the left.

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2nd Annual Bike Rodeo brings out the kids On Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Barriere Emergency Services and Success by Six hosted their 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo. This year the event took place at the Senior Centre parking lot across from Fadear Park and had an exceptionally good turnout of youngsters for the event.

(Left) Five-year-old cyclists Dylan Matthews and Jaden Baker (r) have fun comparing their bicycles and equipment while they wait to take a turn on the Bike Rodeo course.

(Right) Barriere resident Reine McGravey had a shy smile for the camera before breezing through the course.

(Left) Six-year-old Dontay Parish shows his concentration as he maneuvers his bicycle between two white lines during his Bike Rodeo testing.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

(Below) Four-year-old Eva Stephens is guided through the parallel white lines on the course by Barriere Ambulance paramedic Debbie Young.

(Left) Two-yearold Ty Rainer took a moment to check out what the competition was doing on the course before taking his turn.

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Thursday, June 27, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal

ALL CANADA CLASSIC RAM & EWE SHOW & SALE

North Thompson Agriplex, 4872 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0

June 28, 29, 30 2013

* Purebred Sheep Show, Sat. 10 a.m. * Fleece Competition, Sat. 10 a.m. * Lamb Banquet, Sat. 7 p.m. * Sheep Auction, Sun. 10 a.m. * Trade Show: Sat. 10 - 5 p.m.

Sun. 9 - 4 p.m.

BC Purebred Sheep Breeders Association • http://www.bcsheep.com/classic/index.html

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Photos: Adam Stein, Royce Sihlis, Kelly Funk