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Ethnic outreach returns to haunt premier

By Tom Fletcher Black Press Premier Christy Clark tried to put the pre-election ethnic outreach scandal behind her Tuesday, after the NDP raised new questions about an apparent effort to silence a former staff member’s complaints about B.C. Liberal Party work done by government staff.

Clark told reporters Tuesday that emails from former B.C. Liberal staffer Brian Bonney were “totally inappropriate … and that’s why he no longer works for government.”

The emails were included in 10,000 pages examined by a team of deputy ministers after the ethnic outreach

program was revealed in a leaked memo in March. The plan to use government staff time to organize events in ethnic communities, then collect names for use in the B.C. Liberal election campaign, resulted in resignations of Clark’s deputy chief of staff and two other government employees, and Richmond Steveston MLA John Yap’s resignation as minister of state for multiculturalism.

International Trade Minister Teresa Wat, who took over responsibility for multiculturalism after the May election, repeated for a second day in question period that the investigation team looked at all docu-

ments and took appropriate action.

The 10,000-page package includes a heavily censored string of emails that identifies Bonney as a participant. The first part appears directed at the unnamed staffer.

“We will see if we can help find you something else – can you send me your resume? Send it to Brian also,” one email says.

The next one says: “Have [former minister of state for multiculturalism] Harry Bloy meet with her and explain how doing anything would damage the premier and the party. Have him say how he will try to find her work and get her back involved.

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Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat, appointed by Premier Christy Clark to take charge of international trade and multiculturalism, has been under fire in the legislature over events that took place before she was elected in May. do non-public work up to the election (developing her database of potential supporters).”

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Judges take impressive tour of Barriere

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Virginia Smith, who took the Communities In Bloom (CiB) judges, Yvette May and Michele Rule on the tour July 17 around Barriere, reported that they appeared very impressed by Barriere’s efforts.

The tour took the judges through the Gilbert Smith Cedar Products Mill, the new Septage Facility, the Barriere Museum, and then a stop at the Community Garden for lunch. From there they went to the Wildfire Monument, the Agriplex and the Companion

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Michele Rule (2nd from r) and Yvette May (r), with many of the other youth who frequent the BMX track. “We were all very impressed with these youngsters.”

Garden at the Fall judge, was astounded by how Fair grounds, the much had been done since she BMX track (be- was here last year. Both judges side AG Foods), said their favourite parts of the the Eco Depot, tour was the mill and the BMX and finished off track.

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Yvette May, es have left the committee with who was here the impression that they were last July as a CiB both very impressed. (l-r) Lorraine Dunn, Jill Hayward, Michele Rule, and Yvette May, checking out the Companion Garden at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo grounds.

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Voters to approve Valley Connector transit

By Keith McNeill The Times Greyhound might be cutting back on its bus service to the North Thompson Valley but local governments are stepping up to fill the gap.

During their July 18 board meeting Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors approved using an alternative approval process to decide about paying for the Valley Connector transit service.

“We’re going to the alternative approval process to see if taxpayers want to continue the service or not,” said Tim Pennell, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country (Area A). “It’s an important social service, especially with the cuts by Greyhound.”

The Valley Connector provides one day a week bus service from Vavenby to Kamloops and back.

Once a month the bus extends its trip to go from Blue River and back.

Fares are kept low, in the $5 to $7.50 range.

Users must book a place in advance on the 20-passenger bus.

In 2011 the town councils in Clearwater and Barriere, plus the TNRD board of directors, approved a pilot one day per week transit service from Vavenby to Kamloops, with money coming from federal Gas Tax revenues.

The service continued through 2012 using discretionary economic development funds.

However, with the service’s continued success, the need was identified for more permanent funding.

A trial started last winter to extend the Valley Connector once a month to and from Blue River met with a good response.

Public meetings were held in mid-May in Blue River, Clearwater and Barriere to discuss the proposed service. No negative feedback was heard.

Under an alternative approval process, the electors are deemed to have approved a proposal unless 10 per cent of the electors sign a response form indicating they do not want the local government to proceed.

Deadline to submit response forms will be by Sept. 9.

The process is an alternative to, for example, holding a referendum on the question.

TNRD staff estimated that the number of electors in the areas affected to be 4,814, which means that 482 names would be needed to prevent adoption of the bylaw.

The areas affected would be Thompson Headwaters (Area B), Wells Gray Country (Area A), District of Clearwater, Lower North Thompson (Area O), and District of Barriere.

“The whole North Thompson is working together on this, which

makes it affordable,” Pennell said.

The bylaw would allow for taxation to pay for the transit service on properties in Area B up to a maximum of 5.7 cents per $1,000 valuation, and up to 6.8 cents for electoral areas A and O, and for the districts of Clearwater and Barriere.

BC Transit makes a significant contribution to supporting the Valley Connector, Pennell noted.

Also on July 18, the TNRD board approved $4,500 in federal Gas Tax- Community Works Fund Times file photo expenditures allocated to Area A (Wells Gray (L-r) Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) Tim Country), and $3,500 Pennell, Clearwater Mayor John Harwood, and driver Bill Sim check out the latest adallocated to Area 0 (Lower North Thompdition to the local transit fleet last May. North Thompson voters are to be asked about son) be approved to funding the weekly bus service to Kamloops through an alternative approval process. service debt associated with the transit service from Vavenby to KamHOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY loops.

Helping to pay down the capital costs associated with the transit service will free up more money for operating the Valley Connector, Pennell said.

Greyhound ended its daytime bus service through the North Thompson Valley on Mar. 1 of this year.

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By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal There was much to celebrate at the Bandshell on Tuesday, July 16 welcoming the Communities In Bloom (CiB) judges and thanking volunteers of the community.

Presentations were made by Bill Kershaw, Director of Area “O”. On behalf of the TNRD, Kershaw, along with his alternate Frank Gordon. They presented the members of the McLure Wildfire Monument Society Star/Journal photo by: Margaret Houben with a letter of thanks. “This year on the 10th anniversary of the 2003 fires,” Kershaw The Simpcw Drum Group participate in the celebrations. stated, “I would like to recognize the Monument Society. This group wanted to make sure that ument) was on the location of the mill that at one the memory of Louis Creek, and what was once time employed more than 200 people.”

After the speeches were done, and the barbecue there, was preserved. Also, that the names of the got underway, the entertainment continued, with volunteers that rebuilt the homes, the people behind the Simpcw Drummers and some traditional games the massive fundraising that helped those in need that all were invited to participate in. were remembered. They also made sure it (the mon-

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The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, July 25, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Editorial;

by Jill Haward, editor, North Thompson Star/Journal

We’ve moved on On July 30, it will be the 10 year anniversary of the beginning of the McLure Wildfire.

If you resided here at the time you’ll remember the evacuations; the fear for your loved ones, the fear for your home, and the incredible stress of not knowing if you in fact would have a home to return to.

You’ll also remember how some of the people that we turned to at the time were not able to take the lead, and how others stepped forward from the background to take the reins.

However, that all happened a decade ago, and it’s obvious that today residents of the valley are noting the 10 year milestone without too much fanfare.

We agree with the popular opinion of most folks, that the summer of 2003 is now history, this is 2013, and we have moved on. You can’t change the past, but you can certainly put a lot of effort into the ‘now’ to improve the future.

However, I’d like to share a few observations from my own personal experience with the McLure Wildfire (my husband and I were one of the 72 who lost homes and property during the fire), in the hopes that it might help others when faced with diversity of such great proportions.

Here are a few observations that we have come to since the summer of 2003; • One wildfire is good enough for a lifetime. It was one hell of an experience while it lasted, but we’re very glad it’s over.

• Lives are what matters – all the rest is just stuff, and stuff can be replaced.

• Loss of mementoes and family memorabilia is sad, but do we really need to see an item to remember why we kept it in the first place?

Aren’t all those good memories still there at the back of our minds if we just take the time to bring them forward and enjoy them once again? Would that stuff have the same sentimental value to someone else, or maybe not?

• Picking up the pieces starts one piece at a time. Take it slow, be determined, make your goals attainable, be tenacious about getting there, and most of all don’t let your frustration or anger get the better of you.

• Share your triumphs and your failures with someone you care about, and who cares about you.

• Don’t be shy of shedding a few tears now and then, it’s all part of the healing process.

• Take some time to realize what is really important in your life – family, loved ones, friends, pets. Inanimate objects don’t count.

• Be kind, be compassionate, love fearlessly, and find that golden thread of humour when the world throws you a cow pie.

• And lastly; life is what you make of it, not what it makes of you.

The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity.

While all letters must be signed upon submission, and have a contact telephone number, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

Fun ways to teach your kids about money this summer To the editor, A growing number of Canadians are opting for “staycations” this summer. This is not surprising–vacationing at home can be a good way to save money, and to enjoy activities close to home.

It’s also a great opportunity to teach your kids about money.

Check local listings for family-friendly events or activities, and ask your kids to help plan a day trip of their choosing–

within a budget. They will learn to plan ahead and anticipate costs, and to make decisions like whether to bring or buy a lunch. For young kids, going for ice cream is a great time to show them that when you spend money on one item, that means you have less available for something else. Teenagers might enjoy The City, a free online tool where they can learn about financial issues like needs versus wants,

budgeting and goalsetting through different characters in an interactive, virtual world.

Parents can take advantage of everyday activities to teach a financial lesson. Go through coupons together, and ask your child to clip those for items on your shopping list. At the store, show them the costs of different items, like their favourite cereal. Involve your child in decision making when you’re deciding between

similar products.

Promoting financial education is a key part of what we do at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). Parents can check out “Teaching Children About Money” and our other free resources on teaching financial literacy to children at itpaystoknow. gc.ca.

Lucie Tedesco, Acting Commissioner Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

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Challenges did not dampen the spirit of the valley

To the editor, July 31, 2013 will be the 10th anniversary of the McLure Fire which resulted in the loss of 26,420 hectares of forested land, caused the evacuation of at least 3,800 people (880 for a second time) and destroyed over 80 structures, including homes, businesses and outbuildings.

The fire challenged the infrastructure and the community resources, but did not dampen the spirit or strength of the Valley and its residents.

There are many stories of the bravery of residents who helped their neighbours move cattle and horses, hosed down buildings to save them and risked their lives to notify more remote residents about the pending danger from the fire. The local firefighters became heroes as they worked together to save much of the numerous towns and hamlets that comprise the area. The military personnel who arrived to assist with the evacuations and the media attention were two inter-related and unexpected outcomes of the event. Donations and assistance from across the province and country helped to address local needs.

Since the fire, local residents have worked together to restore your communities; welcoming agencies such as Mennonite Disaster Services helped to physically rebuild the lost homes and structures. The local Search and Rescue group showed an increase of volunteers after the fire occurred.

Our research team had the

opportunity to study the impacts of the McLure Fire on the local residents.

We had already studied the impacts of the Lost Creek Fire on the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass.

When we studied the McLure Fire, we simultaneously examined the impacts of the Mallard Fire on the residents of LaRonge, Saskatchewan. When we finished both of these studies, we developed our second and third “Lessons Learned” booklets (see our website: ruralwildfire.ca).

Our McLure Lessons Learned booklet summarizes the lessons learned from this fire experience so that other communities that experience a wildfire could benefit from what was learned.

Examples of those lessons include the importance of having strong local leadership, in coordination with government sectors, such as the Office of the Fire Commissioner; the need for a local well-designed community disaster relief program based upon local participation; and, identifying community members who are at risk during, and after, the disaster has ended.

Our interest in the impacts of wildfires on communities started with the Lost Creek Fire which led us to study the McLure and Mallard Fires. The attention we received from our work led to an invitation by the Alberta Provincial Government to study the 2011 Slave Lake Wildfires.

Through all of this research, we have learned a great deal about the challenges that individu-

als, families and communities face. We have also learned about the good will of people, their strength, dedication, resilience and loyalty to their community.

The development of the McLure Wildfire Monument is an inspiration to other communities that must deal with disasters because it represents your resilient spirit and acknowledgement of your unique history.

In closing, it was a privilege to work with the Valley residents in conducting the research about the McLure Fire. We have been able to share our findings of this fire study at international conferences and in scientific publications so others who are interested in community recovery also have the chance to learn from your experience. Finally, your experience of the McLure Fire provided an opportunity to launch our careers in ways that we could not have imagined—the media requests we have received about wildfire impacts, the contacts from other researchers in other provinces and countries, and the invitation to conduct the Slave Lake Wildfire impact study were all enhanced by our study of your community and our dedication to this area of science. Our sincere thanks are extended to local government and residents for their support of our research.

The Rural Wildfire Study Group (Judith Kulig and Ivan Townshend, University of Lethbridge; William (Bill) Reimer, Concordia University; Dana Edge, Queen’s University; and, Nancy Lightfoot, Laurentian University)

Get borrowing under control To the editor, Re: Get ready for Hydro rate hikes (Editorial by Tom Fletcher, July 11).

Yes, the B.C. Hydro rate increase tsunami is coming after the earthquake of B.C. government debt.

This will hit lower income people – hard.

All levels of government are increasing fees and service rates rather than raise income taxes on those who can contribute more and pay more property tax.

I don’t want to see any drastic action to increase job loss, but governments at all levels need to limit their spending growth to the level of

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VALLEY CONNECTOR TRANSIT SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) intends to adopt Valley Connector Transit Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2424, 2013 unless, by the deadline, at least 10% or more of the eligible electors residing or owning property in the proposed service area indicate that the Board of Directors must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The intent of Bylaw No. 2424 is to establish the Valley Connector Transit Service to fund the operation of a transit service in portions of Electoral Areas “A” and “O”, in all of Electoral Area “B” and in the Districts of Barriere and Clearwater.

The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the service under Section 803(1)(a) of the Local Government Act shall not exceed: a) The greater of $40,000.00 or $0.068 cents per $1,000 of the net taxable value of land and improvements in portions of Electoral Area “A”, portions of Electoral Area “O”, the District of Barriere, and the District of Clearwater; and b) The greater of $10,000.00 or $0.057 cents per $1,000 of the net taxable value of land and improvements in Electoral Area “B”.

The boundaries of the Valley Connector Transit Service area are outlined on Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 2424, and can be viewed at www.tnrd.ca. Click on Valley Connector Transit AAP located in the Quick Links.

ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM: The Elector Response Form must be in the form established by the Board of Directors and is available at the offices of the TNRD during regular office hours noted below or from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca. Click on Valley Connector Transit AAP located in the Quick Links.

WHO MAY SIGN THE ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM: Electors, resident or owning property, within the boundaries of the Valley Connector Transit Service Area are the only persons entitled to sign the Elector Response Form. An elector is a person who meets the requirements and qualifications defined by the Local Government Act and will be described in detail on the Elector Response Form.

The Board of Directors has resolved that a fair estimate of the total number of electors in the subject area shall be 4,814.

Section 86 (1) (d) of the Community Charter requires that to negate the alternative approval process, 10% or more (482 or more) eligible electors must sign the Elector Response Form to prevent the Board of Directors from proceeding with the adoption of the above noted bylaw without the assent of the electors (referendum).

DEADLINE: The Elector Response Form must be submitted to the undersigned before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013.

OFFICE HOuRS: A copy of the bylaw and the Elector Response form may be inspected on and printed from the TNRD’s website at www.tnrd.ca, or both documents may be picked up at the TNRD office, at #300, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC during regular office hours, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Any questions may be directed to the undersigned by calling (250) 377-8673 or 1-877-377-8673 (toll free in BC).

Dated at Kamloops, BC this 19th day of July, 2013.

LIZ CORNWELL Corporate Officer / Manager of Legislative Services

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Thompson Okanagan Regional Tourism Strategy wins award at national conference

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Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of TOTA and Jennifer Houiellebecq, Industry Development specialist receives a silver award at the Infuse Vancouver 2013 Awards Reception on Monday July 8.

Star/Journal Staff Thompson Okanagan Tourism received the Silver Award from the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PICB) for Excellence in Policy Planning (Small Town & Rural Areas) for the region’s recently launched 10-year strategy: Embracing Our Potential. The award category seeks to honour the development and application of leadingedge planning policy designed to enhance the social, economic, envi-

ronmental and cultural well-being of communities.

This year PIBC co-hosted the national planning conference with the Canadian Institute of Planners. Receiving this accolade is a real accomplishment and honour for the regional tourism industry – this award was the only award to be directed to tourism and we are proud of the recognition that has been given to the strategy as a framework for tourism and economic growth in our region.

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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

Projects are moving forward In the slowly but surely category a number of items that we have been working on are going forward. One such item was to acquire the ownership of our downtown parks.

The application for a sponsored ownership grant for these lands has been completed and has been filed.

This process may take quite a long time but it will never happen unless the process is started and actually followed.

Speaking of following, proper process the transfer to the District of the old Tolko lands is still in the works and much progress has been made. A few years ago it was announced locally that the province would just simply be turning the property over to the District. Anyone that knew the process of these transfers knew that this would never happen and, of course, it didn’t.

When the inevitable delays started, so did the blame game.

There was much finger pointing as to who was to blame.

Sadly our local MLA of the day and various Ministers as well as senior staff were accused of not doing enough for Barriere.

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Luckily Kevin Krueger and Terry Lake were and are not only seasoned politicians but intelligent people. Through all the emails, letters and public statements around their supposed lack of interest in helping Barriere, they simply went to work and got the process started.

Staff was assigned to the task and through their hard work the lands will eventually be transferred to the District of Barriere.

It is my opinion that it is best to work with the other orders of government than to try and bully them into giving you what you want. Strong respectful relationships and partnerships are the key to continued success for all concerned.

The Communities In Bloom judges have come to town and have gone on to judge other communities. This year our judges were Yvette May and Michelle Rule. Ms. May was

here as a judge last year and Ms. Rule visited Barriere as a Kelowna councillor when Barriere hosted the Southern Interior Local Government Association conference a few years ago.

As in years past, the local committee put on a welcoming barbeque that, considering the warm weather, was well attended. The next day Councillor Virginia Smith and Barb MacManus took the judges on the official tour.

The tour included a visit to the local bike park which drew rave reviews. Thanks to those at the bike park that put such a great effort into making the judges and their escorts feel welcome.

Along with the expected garden visits, another stop was at Gilbert Smith sawmill and once again everyone there showed just how friendly we are here in Barriere.

As she has done in the past, Barb MacManus hosted the judges at her home. I

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The District of Barriere fully supports Communities In Bloom (CiB) and what it brings to our community. The competition aspect gives us a chance to showcase just how great all the aspects of our community are. Any shortfalls are identified and can be corrected as much as we can year after year.

This is not just about flowers, the community as a whole is evaluated. Evaluation includes everything from how close we are following our Official Community plan to what sort of an economic development mandate we have created. Sometimes communities get too focused on constructing buildings and creating new programs to be able to step back and check that what is happening is really what the community needs and wants. Programs such as CiB allow us to get an independent evaluation of our efforts as a community and as a Council.

On the topic of the efforts of the community, many thanks to Mr. Eldon Law and the folks at our local PetroCan/ A&W restaurant for moving up the date for their revamp of the perimeter landscaping around their property so that it could be completed prior to the CiB judges visit. It looks great!

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Proposed speed limit changes from MOTI

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/ Journal Barriere’s 100th Anniversary District of Barriere councillors heard from two delegations at their July 15 meeting.

The first was Harley Wright of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. Wright was there to confirm the society’s commitment to Barriere’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, and to reiterate their willingness to be part of that committee. Council members passed a motion to add Harley Wright as a member of the 100th Anniversary committee.

Proposed speed limit changes The second delegation consisted of Paula Cousins, District Manager, and Shawn Clough, Program Manager MOTI Thompson Nicola District. They spoke about the speed survey that was recently completed in the Barriere area, and their recommendations from that survey. Along the stretch of Highway 5 near Stone Road in Louis Creek, the target area was the traf-

fic traveling Current speed limits in the level tangent for 300m south of Stone Road, which includes four accesses to a frontage road and private residences. During the survey, the minimum speed clocked was 70 km/h, the maximum speed was 126 km/h, with Proposed speed limits the average speed coming in at 89.9 km/h. With the current posted speed at 80 km/h, and with 85 percent of traffic traveling at 99 km/h, MOTI proposes that the speed limit be changed to 90 km/h through this stretch.

The second area targeted was the 85.2km/h. With the stretch of Highway current posted speed 5 at Dee Jay Road at 80 km/h, and with in Barriere. Here, 85 percent of traffic the minimum speed traveling at 93 km/h, clocked was 59 km/h, MOTI proposes that the maximum speed the speed limit be was 116 km/h, with changed to 90 km/h an average speed of through this stretch

Closure Bylaw No. 107. This bylaw now goes to MOTI for their approval, then back to the District of Barriere for the final adoption.

Winter road maintenance Council members also passed a motion to award the Winter Road Maintenance contract to Purcha and Son Ltd. for a lump sum seasonal price of $212,980.00, for three

Bandshell Buzz Friday, July 26, 2013 • 6pm - 9pm

at the Barriere Bandshell At 6pm enjoy the featured talents of:

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Come on out to support and enjoy the talent the North Thompson Valley has to offer!

Bring: lawn chair or blanket, snacks or pocket money for vendors, lawn games

(northbound). They also propose changing the speed between Agate Bay Road and Dee Jay Road to 60 km/h. (see picture) The proposed changes are only proposals at this point, as

Our food bank needs your support

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

ties such as the above mentioned soap and toilet paper. The next date that the Food Bank is open will be on July 31. If you have

winter seasons beginning October 2013, with an option to renew for two additional seasons should both parties be in agreement at that time.

911 Golf Tournament Council members passed a motion to donate $300 to the 911 Golf Tournament.

The next District of Barriere Council meeting will be on August 19, at 7 p.m.

items you wish to drop off prior to that, give them a call, 250-6720029, and leave a message; someone will return your call.

During the summer, the Barriere Food Bank is open every other Wednesday instead of every Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean it needs less in donations. The food bank is currently low on a variety of items, including: hamburger, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, cereal, coffee, cat and dog food, hand soap, shampoo, with Metro Kids From Vancouver and they are completely out of toilet paper.

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At this time of year, our heels often become quite rough from going barefoot often. Foot files are available to smooth the skin, but have to be used with care.

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TNRD endorses Rural BC Project The Times The communities of rural B.C. are in trouble and need help from senior levels of government.

That was the gist of a presentation that director Sally Watson gave to her fellow Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors during a board meeting in Kamloops on July 18.

Watson, who represents TNRD Area E (Bonaparte Plateau), made her presentation about the Rural BC Project on behalf of the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC). The purpose of the project is to request that the senior Star/Journal photo by: Jill Hayward

Farmers’ splash pad The beef wash racks at the North Thompson Agriplex made a great place for a framers’ splash pad for kids attending an event at the facility. Hot days and cold water make for great fun if you are a youngster.

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levels of government create a strategy to bring resource revenues back to rural communities. The TNRD board decided it will send a letter of support for the Rural BC Project.

SIBAC is one of three beetle action committees in the province, she said. The others are Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition and Omineca Beetle Action Coalition.

Rural BC recommends creating a: 1. B.C. rural development strategy; 2. new rural economic development programing; 3. rural dividend; 4. rural advocacy and catalyst organization; and a

5. rural B.C. venture capital program.

Rural B.C. communities face several major concerns, the Bonaparte Plateau director said.

These include declining populations, slow labor force growth, slower rates of business creation, and challenges achieving healthy economic diversification.

Centralization of government services has resulted in reductions and closures of rural hospitals, under service of assisted living beds and access to medical services, ongoing closures of schools in rural areas, and closures or staff reductions of rural government offices.

About 2/3 of the

province’s exports come from rural areas, but government is doing little to support economic diversification there.

Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec all are examples of good rural economic development in Canada.

The decline in the forest industry caused by the mountain pine beetle and other factors has led to financial instability.

Other resource industries, such as mining or energy, have not been able to fill the gap.

Rural communities need to receive a share of the provincial resource revenues generated in or near those communities, Watson said.

Keep your old power meter, for a fee

By Tom Fletcher Black Press People who insist on refusing new wireless electrical meters can keep their old mechanical meter as long as it lasts, if they pay a monthly fee, Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced last Thursday.

Customers can keep their mechanical meters until they break down, their Measurement Canada accuracy seal expires or the customer relocates, the ministry said in a statement.

The mechanical meter option is added to an earlier compromise with BC Hydro customers who still don’t have a digital smart meter, which transmits power consumption and status via radio signals. Customers can have a digital meter with its transmission function turned off, or keep their old meter, as long as they pay the cost of having the meter read manually.

Bennett said the cost of meter reading will be about $20 a month. Customers who accept

Black Press file photo

Digital meters are tested at a BC Hydro lab. a deactivated smart meter will also pay a fee of about $100 to have it adjusted.

The fee to keep a mechanical meter will be higher, because it will require a separate system to manually record and bill for power consumption, Bennett said.

NDP energy critic John Horgan said he is pleased that the proposed fees will be reviewed by the B.C. Utilities Commission before being implemented.

The opt-out provision should

have been made available from the start, instead of rushing to meet the government’s artificial deadline to install smart meters, Horgan said.

BC Hydro reports that 60,000 smart meter installations have been delayed due to customer request, while 1.8 million or 96 per cent of customers now have a functioning smart meter.

Some people persist in the belief that the radio signals from smart meters are a health hazard, despite the fact that the periodic meter signals represent a tiny fraction of the radio frequency METRO KIDS FROM VANCOUVER exposure from a mobile Presenting phone call.

Bennett said mechanical meters are obsolete, and eventually every customer will have a smart meter, whether MONDAY, Aug. 5th THURSDAY, Aug.8th • 6:30-7:30 it transmits or not. at the Squam Bay Hall “When somebody’s analog meter wears out, CHILDREN’S PROGRAM stops working or comes FOR ALL AGES to the end of its useful ADULTS CAN COME TOO! life, there are no ana250 672-0111 Christian Life Assembly log meters to reinstall,” Bennett said. “You can’t buy them anywhere.”

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Fees or free from the Eco Depot

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

waste” as: organic refuse, no component of which exceeds 200 mm (eight inches) in diameter, and which originates from household, commercial or municipal gardening or other horticultural activities”. So if you’ve trimmed the hedge - it is yard waste, but if you chopped down that huge evergreen in the back yard - it isn’t, as it would exceed that eight inches in diameter restriction. Mind you, that tree would likely make great firewood, so why would you want to dump it?

Anything and everything else will cost you. If those old tires are on rims, it will cost you a fiver per tire. If you have a huge heaping load of yard waste, over 1,000 kg, it will cost you - unless you split it into several loads and do just one load of under 1,000 kg per day, in which case, over the course of the week, you can get rid of it all at no charge. CFC appliances, mattresses and other large and bulky furniture will cost you.

If you are like me, and haven’t gotten around to making that first trip to the new Eco Depot in Louis Creek, you may be unsure of what sorts of things they will take, and what items they will charge for and what items can be dropped off at no charge.

For those of you with an Internet connection, the TNRD has a variety of information available on its website. But not everyone has a computer, so here it is in a nutshell.

Items that can be dropped off at the Eco Depot at no charge include: non-CFC appliances; batteries, both lead acid and household; corrugated cardboard (flattened please); glass containers (cleaned jars and bottles only - no beverage containers); propane tanks; scrap metal; tires (not on rims); used oil, filters and containers; and yard waste - provided it is under 1,000 kg or five cubic metres. Also, of course, anything that can be put in the Blue Bags, which includes all plastic containers with the recycling symbols numbered one through seven (no beverage containers), paper and newspaper, paperback and hardcover books and magazines, cleaned tin cans, and cereal and shoe Star/Journal file photo boxes.

Before leaving for the Eco Depot be sure to sort you load and take out any branches larger Regarding yard waste - the than eight inches in diameter.

TNRD defines “yard and garden

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The grand prize is a balcony cabin for two on the second Annual Caribbean Commonwealth Veterans Cruise.

From Jan. 30 to Feb. 10, 2014 the cruise sails from Ft. Lauderdale to the tropical ports of St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Maarten. Additional prizes will be awarded each month including Legion gear, gift certificates from some of Canada’s leading retailers and more.

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The Legion is a strong organization and membership is the foundation for everything we do. To help us grow, we are holding a Canadawide membership drive, and we need your help!

Share your pride in the Legion and encourage a family member or friend who is 19 years or older to sign up today. With every member you sign up, you receive a contest ballot towards our grand prize of a Caribbean Cruise! Plus you’ll be entered in our monthly draws for great prizes throughout the campaign!

Imagine if each of us brought in just one new member ... we’d double our ranks! That would see the Legion ranks grow like never before. Imagine how

much stronger the Legion would be. Our role in supporting Veterans and their families would be enhanced.

The Legion would be engaging in our communities with renewed vigour, and there would be tens of thousands of new members upholding the tradi-

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Bring in a new member today and help ensure the future of your Legion. Because you can. Because you care!

The contest runs May 1 through Nov. 15, 2013. Please contact Denise Howe, Barriere’s, membership chairman, at 250-672-0261.

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10 years ago, a nightmare was started by a carelessly discarded cigarette butt

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal The 2003 fire season was one of the most catastrophic in British Columbia’s recorded history. Due to an extended drought in the southern half of the province, forest firefighters faced conditions never seen before in Canada. Lightning strikes, human carelessness, and arson all contributed to igniting nearly 2,500 fires involving more than 10,000 firefighters and support personnel, and burning more than 265,000 hectares at a cost of $375 million.

The extreme volatility of the dry forests, compounded by the province’s difficult terrain, created unprecedented fire behaviour, and made fire suppression almost impossible. The ongoing fires put extreme pressure on human and equipment resources, and the daily outbreak of new fires (218 fires on one day alone) added an even greater burden on suppression teams.

While fire crews often fought uncontrolled fires that travelled at more than seven kph, and leapt several kilometers over highways, waterways and fire breaks, human safety remained a priority and not a single firefighter was lost on the fireline. In addition, there were no civilian lives lost, nor any civil unrest associated with the largest evacuation in B.C. history to that date, which involved more than 30,000 people.

Tragically, two air tanker crew members and a helicopter pilot lost their lives while fighting the fires in British Columbia: Ian MacKay, Eric Ebert, and Bernhard Georg Freiherr “Ben” von Hardenberg.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2003, the careless discarding of a cigarette butt by McLure resident Mike Barrie, into dry pine needles and withered grass, began a nightmare for those who lived in the North Thompson Valley.

What witnesses say started as a small wisp of smoke, quickly ignited, and then took off like a rocket up the west hillside behind the property, which was situated close to the McLure Restaurant.

The McLure fire was reported to the BC Forest Service at 1:02 p.m. Crews and airtankers were dispatched within 22 minutes.

Machinery followed within the second half hour. The fire spread up the hill, grew from half a hectare to six hectares in under an hour and three-quarters, and challenged the retardant lines. Within the next 15 minutes, the fire was reported at 10 to 12 hectares.

By 4:16 p.m. it was reported at 30 hectares, with very aggressive behaviour on all perimeters. The retardant line on the top of the slope was holding at this point. The fire was occasionally torching trees, and the wind was throwing debris over the line to start spot fires.

Airtankers continued to work until nightfall. Resources on the fire for that day reported; airtankers dropped a total of 400,000 litres of retardant, 87 firefighters were on site (45 of which worked through the night), four helicopters, five bulldozers, two excavators, and three water trucks working with the McLure Fire Department. At the end of the day the fire size was estimated at 195 hectares.

The following day (Thursday, July 31), crews, air tankers, helicopters and heavy equipment worked the fire to establish and reinforce control lines. At 7 p.m., the fire started to move downhill toward Highway 5.

Fire behaviour at this point was Rank 6, with trees fully engulfed in flames from the base to the tip and fire balls forming above the tree tops. Crews were unable to work the fire directly due to dangerous conditions. Burnoff action was undertaken from the power line with air tanker support to protect the homes.

Forty-four kilometer-per-hour winds fanned the flames with gusts up to 60 kph. The temperature was 34° degrees; relative humidity was 18 per cent. At 9:30 p.m., the fire jumped the North Thompson River from east to west. Throughout the night the fire on both sides of the river continued to be very volatile, and all resources were committed to protecting structures. Resources on the fire on July 31 were; 100 firefighters (with 45 persons working the fire overnight), four helicopters, nine bulldozers, two excavators, and five water trucks with the McLure and Barriere Fire Departments.

On Friday, Aug. 1, the fire intensity in the morning was moderate to high, with tree-candling threatening ground crews and the communities of Exlou, Louis Creek, and Barriere to the north. The fire became extremely active on both sides of the North Thompson River in the afternoon. Equipment and crews were pulled back from the fire line to ensure their safety. An excavator on the west side of the river was abandoned and the operator evacuated by helicopter. More fire fighters, fire trucks and equipment were directed to Louis Creek to provide structural protection.

By 2:30 p.m., some structures were already lost. The Rank 6 fire became a firestorm by

Photo courtesy of McLure Monument Society archives

The McLure Wildfire started on July 30, 2003, it jumped the North Thompson River a number of times as it proceeded northwards up the valley, eventually reaching a final size of 26,420 hectares. Pictured in the fire on the banks of the river in Exlou. creating its own wind, pulling in more oxygen and burning hotter. Trees were twisted by the winds, then ‘fire frozen’ by the high temperatures and dryness. By 3 p.m., helicopters could no longer work the fire due to heat and wind. Ground crews continued to work the fire with fire engines and water trucks.

By 3:50 p.m., the fire was beyond available resources and the crews were pulled out.

One Ministry of Forests unit crew was forced to wait out the firestorm in a safe zone until the danger passed. At about 4 p.m., the fire jumped the North Thompson from west to east, setting the Tolko - Louis Creek sawmill on fire. The heat of the mill burning pulled the east fire off the ridge and down into the river bottom. At about 5:30 p.m., the Tolko mill manager ordered firefighters out, due to two one-million liter tanks of propane on site. Crews were pulled back to Barriere to establish a line of defense, but those lines were overrun before they were completed. The fire on the east and west side of the river moved fast, with an estimated rate of spread of 80 meters per minute, with fire spotting one to 1.5 kilometers ahead of the fire front. Late in the evening of August 1, the fire jumped the North Thompson River again. The fire had grown to 6,600 hectares.

During the night the fire snaked around

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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.

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Barriere, and the fire fighters who had retreated the night before moved back in the early morning hours of Aug. 1, and took up the battle once again. The Barriere Fire Department, Forestry, and numerous determined volunteers kept the flames from crossing the fire guards they had built, and continued to build as the fire travelled on its unpredictable course. The fire was now over 8,000 hectares and had travelled to the Bonaparte Plateau, threatening to run all the way to Little Fort which was also evacuated. Fire crews and air tankers battled to save 14 houses on Agate Bay Road, just north east of Louis Creek.

By August 5, the fire no longer was a threat to Barriere and its adjacent communities, however, hot spots continued to flare-up throughout the path of its initial destruction.

The evacuation order was lifted on August 8.

The fire was not officially declared contained until August 31.

The McLure fire caused the devastating loss or damage of 72 homes and nine businesses in the Lower North Thompson Valley.

Due to this fire, 3,800 people were evacuated (880 of these people were also evacuated for a second time) from the small communities of McLure, Exlou, Barriere and Louis Creek.

The fire reached a final size of 26,420 hectares.

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It Took A Combined Effort To Save The McLure, Exlou, Louis Creek, and Barriere to North Thompson Valley assist in the rebuilding process. They came The Barriere, McLure, Chu Chua, and from across Canada, and many parts of Clearwater Volunteer Fire Departments, the United States – some wielded hammers, along with the Ministry of Forests initially some brought cash or goods, many brought a fought the fire. Due to the voracity of the shoulder to cry on, or a hug for those in need. flames, the speed of the fire’s growth, and the Donations were received from as far away threat to human life and property, numerous as Australia, and the United Kingdom. An other fire departments from throughout Brit- overwhelming amount of help, compassion, ish Columbia and Alberta responded to the and generosity was extended to the residents emergency and arrived to help. Air support of these impacted communities. Although included nine bird dogs, four water bombers, all the names of those who came to help are 24 air tankers, and 12 helicopters. People and not known, the results of their labours are heavy machinery arrived constantly to lend still visible today – rebuilt homes, rebuilt lives, assistance. They were followed by 400 mem- and rebuilt futures. bers of the Canadi• The North an Military who set Thompson Relief up camp at the Fall Fund, formed by Fair Grounds in Kamloops businessBarriere. The camp man George Evans, later grew to 800. became a registered From the beginsociety on August ning a large num2, 2003, and immeber of civilian voldiately started to — Louis Creek resident, 2003 unteers fought the receive cash donabattle as well – helptions to help in the ing to save numerous properties and homes. fire relief effort. By September 20, 2003, The McLure Ferry, the only escape route for $1,800,000 had been contributed and the domany when Highway 5 was closed, operated nations continued to grow.

24/7 during the fire, moving evacuated resi• BC Quilting set a goal to put a quilt on dents, livestock, firefighters, police, forestry every bed lost, they received 840 quilts in repersonnel, the military, heavy equipment, sponse. and more. This small reaction ferry and its • The Canadian Red Cross came to the dedicated operators made upwards of 100 Valley and stayed until April of 2004. They trips a day across the North Thompson River administered to all those impacted – produring the height of the emergency. viding shelter, living necessities, and mental Fire Departments that took part included: health support. The Red Cross also provided McLure, Barriere, Chu Chua, Clearwater, funding that had been earmarked for the Buckhorn, Bear Lake, Williams Lake, Bea- area, to establish the North Thompson Volverly, Pine View, Red Rock/Stoner, McBride, unteer and Information Centre in Barriere.

Ferndale/Tabor, View Royal, Pilot Moun• The Salvation Army was on site in Bartain, Abbotsford, Mill Bay, Mission, Langley riere and Louis Creek almost immediately afTownship, Maple Ridge, Campbell River, ter the fire had moved on. They arrived with Shawnigan Lake, Keremeos, Lower Nicola, their mobile kitchens, and provided three Sicamous, Central Saanich, Chilliwack, meals a day for anyone impacted by the fire.

Langley City, Surrey, Grand Forks City, Na- They also opened a depot in Barriere for a niamo, Ness Lake, Quintech (Alberta), Nich- number of months that was stocked to overolson, Whistler, Vernon, Kelowna, Nelson, flowing with a myriad of items donated for Cowichan Bay, Fort St. John, White Rock, area families impacted by the fire.

Port Coquitlam, Sechelt, Howe Sound, Gib• BC Hydro crews replaced over 20 kms sons, North Okanagan Regional District, of transmission line and more than 100 poles and Cominco. in just under three weeks, at an approximate An excerpt from the poem Footprints of cost of $6.2 million. the Dragon, by Kevin Deckert, Avola, B.C., • TELUS had 50 to 60 workers replacing says, “We will never know all their names, damaged poles and over 100 kms of cable. It yet their footprints and their actions will be took them just over five weeks to repair the retold many a time in the days and years to damage. come ... to deeply thank those whose names • Numerous Christian organizations, such we may never know – whose courage and as the Mennonite Disaster Service, arrived in selflessness faced a dragon. Such is the stuff the communities of Barriere and Louis Creek of legend. Such is the page that history will to offer spiritual and physical support, while mark as the summer of 2003.” rebuilding homes lost to the fire.

• Immediately after the fire a small number Help Arrived in Many Forms to Rebuild Lives of area residents banded together and formed and Futures the Community Recovery Committee for the People gathered in the communities of North Thompson. This group documented

“The wildfire was like a dragon, leaving only destruction in its path.”

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A TNRD map showing the final extent of the devastation caused by the 2003 McLure Wildfire. residents that had been impacted, assisted in the process of rebuilding and obtaining permits, and acted as an information sharing centre and problem solver during the process.

They held regular community information meetings to keep impacted families informed, and worked closely with the North Thompson Relief Fund, the Mennonite Disaster Service, other Christian organizations, the Canadian Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Thompson Nicola Regional District, and the province of B.C. The committee received donations which were passed on to those impacted, and also used funds received to supply topsoil that had been burned away, and to remove dangerous trees on impacted private properties. The committee also distributed trees and shrubs to those rebuilding their properties.

• The Kamloops SPCA, the Department of Agriculture, and other humane organizations cared for animals both large and small during the evacuations and the aftermath.

• The Barriere and District Food Bank exceeded even their own expectations. Due to a phenomenal outpouring of donations, and a large number of volunteers, the Food Bank – working in conjunction with the Canadian Red Cross – cared for those who had lost em-

ployment, those who lost their homes, and all those in need.

The Wildfire Dragon Monument and Spirit Square in Louis Creek (where Tolko stood).

The McLure Wildfire Monument Society created the Wildfire Dragon Monument Site and Spirit Square, (situated just off Highway 5 in Louis Creek), to permanently recognize all those who fought in the fire, helped in the aftermath, and joined hands to rebuild.

Funding for the site came from generous donations that were given to mark the events surrounding the wildfire, being and important historical moment in time for the North Thompson Valley.

The site is dedicated to all of the firefighters, volunteers, individuals, churches, service groups, businesses, organizations, and government bodies – those who admirably displayed what the human spirit can accomplish when everyone works together.

The site is well worth the time to stop and learn, stroll around the tranquil landscape, and gaze upon the face of the dragon.

He sleeps now – but should he awaken in the future, those who call the valley home, are more than ready to do battle again.

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With the summer boating season in high gear, the Aug. 3 long weekend is the perfect time to remind Canadian boaters about the risks of drinking and boating.

Combined with sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat, the effects of alcohol on the water can be greatly increased.

“The CSBC would like, through this initiative, to raise attention to the problem of boating under the in-

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Operation Dry Water will focus on messaging about the potential risks of drinking and boating, the remedies that are in place and heightened police enforcement on the water. fluence and to remind boaters not to drink and boat,” stated Jean Murray, chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council.

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We ladies do like to have a good time.

Sometimes my foursome is so busy chatting and laughing that we forget to golf.

It isn’t that we don’t take our golfing seriously - we just take our visiting more seriously.

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A few of the ladies had very successful rounds winning more than one prize.

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Ashley Salle had a long putt to win the Rainer Custom Cutting prize. Abbey Bates had a long drive to win the Look Boutique prize. Marg Anderson had a KP to win the Barb and Carman Smith prize.

Brittany Bobinski had a KP to win the Carl’s Market Garden prize.

Donna Salle took home the Avril’s Garden prize for a long drive in two. Judy Lane scored a long putt to win the prize from Barriere Irly Building. Rose Seymour had a long putt to win the Barriere Massage prize and Karen Peterson won the Bodi Mekanix prize for herlong putt. Crystlee’s Hair Design prize went to Sharon Spooner for a long drive in two Marion Wallace had a long drive on hole nine to win the Knights’ Inn certificate.

Next week will be my favourite night of the seaon - Christmas in July.

The Chinook Cove Golf kitchen staff put on a fantastic turkey dinner finished off with pumpkin tarts covered with whipped cream. Yes, there is a Santa Claus.

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Promoting geocaching as a draw for tourists

By Keith McNeill The Times Geocaching already attracts many tourists to the Avola area and it could bring in even more.

That was the report given by Avola resident Kevin Deckert to the Thompson Headwaters services committee during its June 18 meeting in Avola.

“Between Mad River and Messiter there are now 11 geocaches,” he said, adding that he put in a number of them himself.

Anytime someone finds one of his geocaches, he gets an email.

A geocache at Shannon Creek gets several visits per year, while one near Wire Cache gets several per day.

“It's amazing how many Europeans play this,” he said.

As explained by Deckert, geocaching is essentially a treasure hunting game.

A geocache can be as simple as a waterproof container holding a notebook for those who find the cache to sign.

The person setting up the cache registers it with its precise GPS coordinates at www. geocaching.com.

Usually the geocaches are located in locations of great natural beauty or other interest. For example, people searching for the geocache at Ivy Creek rest area are advised to look for the First Nation petroglyphs nearby.

Tourists planning to visit an area can download a list of geocaches to search for.

Each site is rated according to how difficult it is to reach.

People can take items from a geocache they find, but only if they leave something of equal or greater value.

Deckert told of a key tag that he left in one local geocache, only to have it travel to Holland in one day.

Since then he has tracked its movements for thousands of kilometers, mostly through Europe.

Gold Country Communities Society has distributed hundreds of geocaches in the southern portion of the TNRD, he said.

These have proven to be a major draw to bring tourists into the area.

Kevin Deckert shows the basic materials needed to make a geocache to a meeting of the Thompson Headwaters services committee in Avola last month.

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World wide tourist raising Cancer awareness travels through Barriere

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Randolph Westphal is not your average tourist. This Ger-

man visitor, along with his two dogs, Nanook and Chinook, is currently traveling through B.C. and Alberta, as part of a world wide tour to raise aware-

ness about cancer, which he has been personally battling since 1987.

He has survived 28 cancer surgeries, and 40 operations on his left leg which he nearly lost in an accident in Argentina in 1996. Despite the hot weather, you will find him well covered from head to toe, a necessary precaution against the sun, especially as he suffers from skin cancer.

“On this particular part of my tour, I started in Vancouver, travelled to Hope, then up hill all the way to Manning Park - in the rain - this was not a small hill,” stated Westphal. “From

Star/Journal photo by: Margaret Houben

Randolph Westphal, along with his dogs Nanook and Chinook, stop to relax during the heat last Tuesday afternoon at the Monte Carlo Motel before continuing on to Kamloops.

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Dad, We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday.

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there I went through Osoyoos, Revelstoke, Creston, Golden, and Lake Louise. Then Kenmore, Calgary and over Highway 11 to Jasper, leaving the rain and floods to follow behind me.

“When I reached McBride, I found out that between McBride and Prince George, there was nothing - no places to stop to recharge the batteries on my bike, which needs to be done approximately every 100 kilometers. So I changed my route and ended up in Clearwater where I stayed five nights.

“Everyone in B.C. is very friendly, and, especially in the smaller towns, my accommodation has been given to me - two

nights at the Jasper Inn, two nights at the Clearwater Inn, and one night at the Wells Gray Inn, as well as one night here in Barriere at the Monte Carlo Motel. People are very generous when they hear that I ride for cancer awareness.”

Westphal and his dogs will be continuing south, leaving the Monte Carlo Motel at 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning for Kamloops. They travel in the early morning hours and stop around noon to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat of our interior summer weather.

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Photography at the Pritchard Rodeo “When photographing fast-paced, erratically-moving subjects like those at a rodeo I would select Shutter priority.

I like shutterspeeds of 1/500th or more and one always needs to be aware of depth-of-field, and balancing the shutter speed and aperture for that. Wide apertures reduce the field of focus in front of and behind your focus point, so leave room for the moving subject; something like f/8 or better yet, f/11 would be safest.”

That was part of a discussion I had with a fellow photographer while standing beside the arena at the Pritchard Rodeo last Sunday. I had been laughing about the notso-successful attempts two wranglers were having as they tried to lasso a wily bronco. As we talked I was quickly pointing my camera at the action, and the other fellow wondered why I wasn’t paying attention to my settings in the changing daylight.

I asked how he set his camera and his response was he first tried his camera on Manual mode and had just switched to Aperture priority. I am sure either of those would work well, and I have no

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I was there to have fun, socialize with friends, and still get as many shots (that were keepers) of the rodeo as I could. Shutter priority assured that I’d always have a shutterspeed that would stop the action.

My first goal was to get the light correct and keep it correct without constantly resetting the camera. The only “chimping” (a term used to describe the habit of checking every photo on the camera LCD immediately after capture) I would do was to check my camera’s histogram every now and then.

Shutter priority was as close to point-andshoot as I could get in an environment where my attention might stray. Fortunately this was a local rodeo and I was very familiar with the grounds and where the action would take place. When an event

was about to change I would casually walk around the arena to where I had in the past found the best place to photograph that particular activity.

My favorites to photograph are saddle bronc, bareback, steer and bull riding. The action is explosive and I think the participants (horse and rider, or bull and rider) pitted against each other are well matched and one can never be sure who will win. I am of the opinion that both animals and humans know it’s a game. For example, I watched a large black bull crashing around in the bucking chute, giving the handlers a hard time as the rider tried to get mounted. The gate opened, rider and bull exploded into the arena with the bull bucking, rearing, kicking, spinning, and twisting. Although he did his best to hang on for the required eight seconds, the contest ended with the cowboy being thrown.

Bullfighters rushed to help the rider, possibly expecting additional aggression from the bull, but at that moment that large, black, dangerous bull’s attitude immediately seemed to change from “death incarnate” to, well, a nice fellow out for a stroll. And that’s exactly what he did, casually walked back to exit the arena to brag to his buddies.

My photographs didn’t show that mellow conclusion, that’s not what we expect at the rodeo. Instead they are great action photos of what has been called, “the most dangerous eight seconds in sports”.

The Pritchard Rodeo grounds are perfect for photographers. The arena is enclosed with a strong metal fence that’s safe to stand close to and doesn’t restrict the view. Of course, one has to be careful when excited horses are getting ready for the barrel race, but heck, it is a rodeo and one must remember that the animals, like any other athletes, are focusing on what they are about to do, not some silly person with a camera.

I’ll mention that barrel racing is also a great subject to photograph, and trying

Submitted photo: John Enman

A great place for a photographer to get that perfect pictures is a local rodeo to perfectly capture what seems like a gravity-defying moment as horse and rider, fast and furiously, circle

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Celebrating 35 Years

Frozen Banana Bites 2 large bananas 1/4 to 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/4 to 1/3 cup natural peanut butter unsweetened coconut flakes Set out a large plate or bowl with

a piece of parchment or wax paper on it. Cut up the bananas into goodsized chunks. Each banana should give you around 5 to 6 pieces. Heat the peanut butter & chocolate chips in the microwave on high for about a minute. Then stir until smooth. Dip the banana pieces in the chocolatepeanut butter mixture. Lay them out leaving some space between them on the parchment/wax paper.

Then when you’ve “covered” them all, use the remaining mixture to spoon over the tops (for even more chocolate-y goodness). Then sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes on top. Transfer to the freezer for about an hour until hardened.

You can enjoy them like this (but they really aren’t frozen yet -- & when they’re frozen, the banana tastes like vanilla ice cream)... I suggest then covering with some plastic wrap (or really you can do all of this in some kind of Rubbermaid container) & let freeze overnight.

Each week a group or volunteer(s) are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community.

If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.

Jesus Christ Disciple’s Youth Group

By Dee

Summer Chicken Salad 2 cups chicken, cooked & chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 whole green onions, chopped 2 cups (to 3 cups) grapes, halved 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream small handful fresh dill, minced 1 tbsp (to 2 tbsps) brown sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp curry powder salt to taste Chop up about 2 cups of the chicken. Chop up the celery, green onions, & dill. Slice the grapes in half. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, brown sugar, curry powder & lemon juice.

Fold in the chicken & grapes. Salt to taste.

By Dee

FROM MY KITCHEN

Bacon Wrapped Caramelized Sesame Asparagus 1 bunch of asparagus, about 20-25 spears, stems removed 4 slices thick-cut bacon 1 1/2 tbsps olive oil 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil & place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together oils, brown sugar & garlic. Set aside. Bunch together 5-6 asparagus spears & tightly wrap a piece of bacon around the bundle.

Place on the wire rack seam-side down & repeat. Using a pastry brush, a spoon or even your hands, brush the spears thoroughly with the oil/sugar mixture. Give each bundle a hefty sprinkle of sesame seeds. Roast for 35-40 mins, or until bacon is crispy. Serve warm.

GROUP OF THE WEEK

FROM MY KITCHEN

The JCD Youth Group is a non-denominational community Christian youth group, open to youth ages 12 to 18. Their goal is to provide a safe, Christian environment where youth from a variety of backgrounds can come together to learn about God, the bible, and life.

They host various fund-raiser’s throughout the year in order to help youth get to summer camps, leadership camps, youth conventions, and youth events here in Barriere.

For more info on this group, contact Dan Sweetnam at 250-434-4570.

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Jul 26 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park. With Jackie Nov 16 - 4H Banquet @ Lions Hall equipment - call 250-672-9391.

Peters, Home Brew Country, and Wolf Child.

Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact Jul 27 - Cabaret Night Dance, 9pm @ Legion. DJ Music.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

Jul 27 - Barriere Legion Meat Draw ... Christmas in July, Hams 12-18, Legion Bsmnt. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681. Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, & Turkeys 3pm Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts 250-672-2012.

Jul 27-Aug 10 - Quilt Show @ Barriere Museum.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Aug 2 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park. on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm Aug 9 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park.

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250Aug 13 - Interior Savings Moonlite Movie, 8:15pm, location at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

672-9943. yet to be confirmed. Movie: Wreck It Ralph. Free - all welcome. Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.

1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.

Aug 16 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park.

Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Darcey 250-318-9975.

Aug 22-Sep 2 - Rendezvous @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range.

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.

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Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Aug 23 - Ambassador Program Coronation, 7pm @ Barriere Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Elementary School Gym. Jones 250-957-8440.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Aug 23 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park.

Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

Aug 24 - Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672- Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of Tournament @ Chinook Cove Golf Course. life for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

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Aug 30 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park.

Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Aug 31-Sep 2 - 64th NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair grounds. Barriere Food Bank: every other Wed. starting Jun 5. Call for Farmers Market - Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or 672Sep 14-15 - World Wide Paint Out event, all day @ Barriere info 672-0029 (leave a message).

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Barriere Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Sep 26-30 - 74th Annual BC Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every grounds.

Barriere Hospice: Every other month. Loans out handicap mth 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call

578-0056.

Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875.

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.

McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm.

NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.

Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall.

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym, everyone welcome.

Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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Learn How To Make Rosaries, July 27, 10am at the Volunteer Centre. Free, but please call Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings) to register. Will do another session on August 24.

Lost: handheld antique washboard, size of slice of bread, w/handle & brush. Lost at July 5 Bandshell event. Reward for return. 250-672-9707 as for Gerda, or drop off at Barriere Health Centre.

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On July 19 2013 the Barriere RCMP had 2 fishing rods turned in which were found off of Westsyde Rd. The rods are believed to have fallen out of a vehicle, and the RCMP would like to see them make it back to their rightful owner. If you have lost some fishing rods, and believe that they are yours, contact the Barriere RCMP at 250-672-9918 to identify them. Police file number 2013-0797

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Housekeeper: Seas/FT/Clw #C0122 Sandwich Artist: Seas/Little Fort #CB0121 Line Cook: FT/Little Fort #CB0119 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 August 13th 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.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

1,801 guns, 30,700 rounds secured in June amnesty

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B.C.’s latest month-long gun amnesty found its mark, with 1,801 firearms, 155 other weapons and approximately 30,700 rounds of ammunition turned in for destruction, furthering public safety throughout the province.

“Regardless of whether a weapon’s history is distinguished, shady or simply unknown, gun amnesty means its future is secure. Ultimately, all of these weapons are destroyed. They’re not at risk of being found in a drawer by a child, or of ending up on the street after a break-in. I want to commend police and British Columbians for making this latest program a success in furthering public safety throughout our province,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.

The goal of the program, which ran through June, was to encourage British Columbians to safely dispose of unwanted weapons that might otherwise fall into the hands of criminals, children or others, potentially leading to tragic consequences. British Columbians were encouraged to surrender weapons – ranging from high-powered firearms and crossbows to pellet and replica guns – as well as ammunition, by calling their local police to attend, secure

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENSE W1594 Notice to Remove Private Land From Woodlot License W1594 Take notice that Salle Ranch is proposing to remove 221.6 hectares of Private Land from Woodlot License W1594, located in the vicinity of Nelson Creek (approximately 10km northwest of Barriere B.C. on Hwy #5).

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The latest results show the sustained value of periodic gun amnesty programs. Back-to-back programs in 1997 and 1998 yielded an average of 2,500 firearms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition. In 2006, the number of firearms rose to more than 3,200, plus another 725 unwanted weapons, while the number of rounds was relatively stable at 96,500.

As with past campaigns, some interesting items were turned in, including: * 1,026 rifles, 394 handguns and 380 shotguns. * A machine gun received by Kelowna RCMP. * Historical firearms, including a Lee-Enfield .303 rifle from WorldWar II. * Bayonets from the 1800s, turned in to Ridge Meadows RCMP. * A well-publicized military missile more than six feet long, turned in by the relative of an individual who reportedly kept it as a souvenir of a tour of duty overseas.

The program, endorsed and announced by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police in February, was led by RCMP E-Division on behalf of the provincial RCMP, with support from B.C.’s municipal police departments.

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Government is reaching out to businesses throughout B.C. to ensure they have the support they need to make a smooth transition back to the PST, which came into effect on April 1, 2013.

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Take steps to avoid Pet Overpopulation – part two Animal Speak mosquito bites and West Nile virus Interior Health Summer is here and so are the mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance; some carry West Nile virus, a disease that is spread from infected birds to humans through mosquito bites. Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding can help to reduce the risk of becoming infected with West Nile virus.

West Nile virus (WNv) was first detected in B.C. in the South Okanagan during the summer of 2009. To date there have been three human cases of WNv acquired in our province - all of which have been in the Okanagan. Last year, several parts of the Canada and the U.S. saw significant increases in West Nile virus activity.

“We would like to remind residents to take steps both here at home and when travelling to avoid mosquito bites this summer,” said Jennifer Jeyes, Communicable Disease Specialist with Interior Health. “While the risk of becoming seriously ill from WNv infection is low for many people , it is higher for some such as the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. It is important to remember there are preventative steps that everyone can take in order to reduce the risk of infection.”

Jeyes offers the following tips:

cers under flowerpots; change water in bird • Use mosquito baths twice a week; repellent. Apply mos- unclog rain gutters; quito repellent to areas drain tarps, tires, and of exposed skin. Check other debris where the product label for rain water may collect; instructions on proper and install a pump in use. Repellents contain- ornamental ponds or ing DEET are safe for stock them with fish. backyard those over six months Stagnant pools can be a big of age when used acsource of mosquitoes cording to the directions on the label. DEET-free and should be mainproducts are available, tained regularly to prebut may not provide vent mosquito growth.

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• Avoid outdoor Bird Reporting page: activities at dusk and http://westnile.bccdc. dawn. This is the time of org/.

Interior Health will day that the mosquito species that can carry also continue to collect mosquitoes for testing WNv are most active.

• Install screens on at 14 sites across the windows. Screens will Southern Interior and help prevent mosquitoes will work with local governments to confrom coming indoors.

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Serious illness can occure when bitten by a mosquoto who is infected by the West Nile virus.

spay/neuter day for feral cats In my last article, I diswith the vets that serve locally. cussed pet overpopulation.

You can also volunteer as a with Lindsay Curry Today, I want to talk about foster home to take care of litChair of the Community Council for the Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA what you can do about it. ters when they are too young email: kamloops@spca.bc.ca • 250-376-7722 Often, the biggest barrier to be in the shelter or adopted. to spaying and neutering is the Everybody can do a small part cost. We have the BCSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic to help solve the overpopulation problem! in Kamloops, which provides a low-cost service to our district to sterilize animals. (There is usually a wait to get in for a spay or neuter, so call as soon as possible to get an appointment.)

When can you spay or neuter your cat or dog?

As soon as your vet will do the surgery! Many vets will do pediatric sterilization, which can be done between eight and 16 weeks of age. I recently had a friend post on her Facebook page that her cat is proof positive that kittens CAN have kittens!

How can you help? There are lots of ways!

First, spay and neuter your pets and educate others to do the same. Donate to the local shelter or spay/neuter clinic to reduce the cost of sterilizing animals prior to adoption, or sponsor a sterilization. Sign up to educate the public about this important issue, and organize a community awareness campaign to promote it. Organize a

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Last week’s Bandshell Friday included the rock band, W.Y.R.E.D., who were last up on stage, starting their gig at 8 p.m. While a few of the older generation found the music not quite to their taste, the younger generation thoroughly enjoyed themselves, some of them even dancing to the music.

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Every Friday during July and August there will be music in Fadear Park, on the Bandshell, from 6-9 p.m., with music ranging from country and folk to rock. For a list of who will be on each night, see the Bandshell ad in this paper, or contact the District Office 250-672-9751.

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