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Sheriff Mathew Miller escorts bandit Natika Ilic to jail at water pistol gunpoint, all part of a kid’s game, during the Bethany Baptist Church kids camp last Thursday. The camp ran Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, for kids five to eight years old. Organizers say the event was a great success with 22 youngsters participating.

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Sensible BC Director Dana Larsen is embarking on a whirlwind tour of BC’s Interior, visiting 32 towns in 12 days to promote the campaign for a marijuana referendum.

“We need volunteers and canvassers in every community,” said Larsen. “My goal is to meet local supporters and register them as canvassers so they can collect signatures this fall.”

Larsen has prepared legislation called The Sensible Policing Act, which would effectively decriminalize marijuana by stopping BC police from making searches or arrests for simple possession. The law also calls upon the federal government to repeal marijuana prohibition, so that BC can legally regulate its cultivation and sale.

The proposed law has been accepted by Elections BC, and Larsen will have 90 days to collect signatures from 10 per cent of the registered voters in every electoral district, beginning Sept. 9. These 400,000 signatures can only be collected by people who have first registered as a canvasser.

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No ‘showdown’ with teachers, minister says

By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is pressing ahead with its goal of a 10-year agreement with B.C. teachers, appointing a “public administrator” to replace school trustees on the board of their provincial bargaining agency.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the change is temporary, and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association will continue to play an important role in talks with teachers and support staff.

BCPSEA will be under the direction of Michael Marchbank, CEO of the Hospital Employers’ Association, when talks with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation resume in September.

Fassbender’s announcement surprised school trustees around the province. He said he spoke to or left messages for trustees on the BCPSEA executive before making the announcement in Vancouver last Wednesday.

The move is to meet a demand of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to bargain directly with the B.C. government, Fassbender said.

The government also intends to eliminate essential services rules that keep schools open with minimum staff during strikes.

Fassbender denied the suggestion he is setting up a “showdown” with teachers that would shut down schools and turn the public against unions.

The structural change is needed to achieve the stability for students and parents promised by Premier Christy Clark, he said.

“It’s not about pitting them against us,” Fassbender said. “It’s about finding a new road map where we can achieve that goal.”

A two-year contract extension and wage freeze imposed by the government on teachers expired at the end of June.

Jim Iker, who took over this spring as BCTF president, told CKNW radio Thursday his union isn’t opposed to a long-term settlement, as long as more resources are there to improve classroom conditions.

The BCTF is returning to court this fall to seek restoration of bargaining for class size and special needs support.

School support staff represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees are to resume negotiations for a new contract this month, after walking away last spring because their negotiators didn’t believe BCPSEA had an adequate mandate to get a settlement.

CUPE employees have not had a raise in four years.

Drowning deaths up in B.C. Black Press The long hot summer days of July have seen in a spike in the number of drowning deaths around B.C. There have been 43 drowning deaths so far in 2013, up from 25 in the same period as 2012, BC Stats reported Monday.

An analysis by the B.C. Coroners Service found that from 2008 to 2012, half of all drowning victims were involved in recreational activities, and nearly 60 per cent happened between May and August.

The B.C. Interior had the largest proportion of drowning deaths, 35.5 per cent, followed by Vancouver Island with 24.4 per cent.

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It’s a myth that you must have a bowel movement every day. For some people, 3 times daily is normal. For others, it could be every second or third day. Some people believe that ‘toxins’ will build up if you don’t evacuate your bowels daily.

That’s another myth.

There has been much information about 3D printers in the media lately. The applications of this new technology is being investigated by medical scientists, and one of the first body parts they are trying to produce is a human ear. It’s early days for the medical uses of 3D printing, but the future looks very exciting.

Medications can have side effects, but most cause no problems. Some classes of drugs can affect your sense of balance and that can be a problem, especially in the elderly. These drugs include drugs to treat depression, high blood pressure and heart problems, sleep problems and anxiety. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist if you are concerned about the side effect of any drug you are taking.

In Wales, back in April, there was a marked increase in the number of cases of measles. Mass vaccinations took place to prevent the spread of this disease. It points out that many parents are not vaccinating their children against measles and other preventable diseases. Immunization really does work!

For questions about immunization, drug side effects or other health-related problems, talk to our pharmacists: a great source of reliable health information.

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Crime declines, B.C. third Black Press There were 357,192 police-reported Criminal Code violations in B.C. in 2012, a decline of two per cent from the previous year, Statistics Canada reports.

B.C.’s crime rate was third in Canada last year, behind Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The lowest rates were in Ontario and Quebec.

Homicide cases dropped from 87 to 71, with 28 of those treated as firstdegree murder. The number of police-reported attempted murders rose four per cent to 83.

Property crime was up slightly in 2012, with 217,767 incidents reported.

There were 97 arsons reported, an increase of a third from 2011. Break and enters to steal a firearm rose to 119, the latest of a series of increases since 11 such incidents were reported in 2008.

Vehicle thefts have declined by 45 per cent since 2008, with 12,584 reported to police in 2012.

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A 25-foot boat drifted onto a rock barrier on the Lower Fraser River Sunday. Four adults and two children returning from watching the Celebration of Lights fireworks show were picked up by Richmond RCMP. Five per cent of drownings occurred on the job, while the rest were for situations such as vehicle accidents, falls into water and deaths in bathtubs. The likeliest age groups are 20 to 19 (20.9 per cent of deaths) and 50 to 59 (19.7 per cent).

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Marijuana referendum tour the form for Elections BC. I bring the forms with me, but people can also easily do it online. We will need at least 5000 canvassers to have a good chance of success.

If you’ve always dreamed of legalization, this is your chance to help make history!”

See all 32 Interior tour dates by going to: http://tinyurl.com/sensitour

Area stops include: • Wednesday, Aug. 14, Prince George - 7 p.m., location TBA • Thursday, Aug. 15, – McBride - 1 p.m., The Beanery (1000 - 1st Ave) – Valemount - 3 p.m., Caribou Grill (1002 5th Ave) – Clearwater - 6:30 p.m., Painted Turtle (361 Ridge)

West performs at Bandshell McLure resident and wellknown entertainer, Gordie West, was part of the lineup for the Aug. 2. Bandshell Friday in Fadear Park, Barriere.

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Dry July one for the record books Fire bans include industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches and burn barrels

By Tom Fletcher Black Press Not a drop of rain was recorded at Vancouver and Victoria airports during July, the first time that has happened since Environment Canada began keeping rainfall records in 1937.

Much of the rest of B.C. also had an unusually dry month, with numerous local records falling. Williams Lake airport recorded 1.6 mm of rain during the entire month, while communities in the northwest had only occasional showers.

The Kootenay region got a taste of the torrential rains that caused flooding across the region and southern Alberta in June. Nelson was hit with a downpour on July 17 that briefly flooded streets. Chilliwack recorded 2 mm of rain the same day, its only precipitation in a farming region that sees 44 mm in an average July.

Provincial bans on all open burning including campfires took effect Thursday in the Kamloops and Coastal fire districts, covering most of southern and central B.C. The ban covers coastal areas except Haida Gwaii and the designated “fog zone” along the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Fire bans apply to open fires of any size, including those with permits, as well as industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches and burn barrels. Camp stoves that use propane or briquettes are still allowed.

The ban took effect as rain showers were forecast for many areas of B.C. The B.C. government’s wildfire management branch is preparing for lightning storms expected over the next week in the coastal region.

Provincial fire restrictions cover all private and Crown land, including parks, but not within the boundaries of local governments that have fire departments, which establish local restrictions.

Public to have its say on digital service delivery in B.C. Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services The Province is opening the lines of communication so British Columbians can speak up about the future of digital services and the tools that deliver them, including the BC Services Card.

This fall, government will undertake a provincewide citizen consultation process to gain a better understanding of British Columbians’ priorities, expectations and vision for the future delivery of government services digitally, with a specific focus on how the BC Services Card may be used as a key tool to enable this vision.

The first step in the engagement process is today’s presentation to the public of

a white paper entitled “Designing the Digital Service Consultation”.

The white paper outlines government’s proposed consultation plan - which includes plans for a BC Services Card user panel, a broad public consultation and a specialist forum.

Government will seek public feedback on the plan itself.

This feedback will then be used to help finalize the consultation process, which is scheduled to take place beginning this fall.

In addition to the white paper, a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been posted today for a contractor to help organize and facilitate the BC Services Card user panel component of the planned public consultation.

The panel will be selected from the general public and will represent a cross- section of B.C.’s population.

There will also be an independent chair and a facilitator who will help guide the panel’s work.

The successful proponent will work to provide administrative and operational support to the panel and its members.

The full RFP can be found on the BC Bid website at: http://www.bcbid. gov.bc.ca/ The white paper contains a detailed description of the proposed approach to this consultation, as well as information on how to submit feedback and can be found online at: http://www.gov. bc.ca/digitalservices

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Communities will include but are not limited to Clearwater, Barriere, Blue River, Vavenby and Kamloops.

The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from November 30, 2013 to November 29, 2018.

A draft copy of the Pest Management Plan with maps of the proposed treatment areas may be viewed at the ministry’s office in Clearwater at the above mentioned address. Phone the contact above to make an appointment.

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OPINION

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Thursday, August 08, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Editorial;

Can pot vote succeed in B.C.?

Elections B.C. has approved Dana Larsen’s drive for a referendum on decriminalizing marijuana possession – a reminder that pot remains illegal, and unlike our neighbour in Washington state, our province and country remain far away from laws that take drug profits away from criminals.

Any move to shake up drug laws in this country is seen as a good thing. But pot smokers shouldn’t have a victory toke yet – it’s not clear this referendum will even get off the ground, and, if it does, if the province will give it the time of day.

Similar to the ultimately successful drive to oust the HST, Larsen and his supporters need to collect signatures of at least 10 per cent of elected voters in each of the 85 ridings.

The gross mishandling of the HST by the Liberals made it easy to whip up voter anger. Many people in B.C. may support laxer laws around possessing marijuana, but the issue is unlikely to inflame the same passions as a government perceived as dishonest.

The drive to create a marijuana referendum could help get votingadverse young adults more engaged in politics.

If the referendum were to succeed anywhere in Canada, it should be B.C. But even if Larsen and his allies win, the victory will be nonbinding and symbolic – the B.C. Liberals don’t have to support the vote.

B.C. may have a permissive pot culture, but this isn’t the U.S., where, for better or worse, voter propositions are binding. And unlike Canadian provinces, states like Washington and Colorado will defy their federal government based on the will of the people.

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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, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 250-672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., VOE 1EO,

Thanks for the reminder To the editor; Thanks to Star/ Journal editor Jill Hayward for her editorial regarding the 2003 McLure wildfire.

I live in Norway now, but recall the fire vividly.

I was living in Kamloops then and had taken in two evacuat-

ed families, one from McLure and one from Pinantan Lake, and their pets.

It was a frightening time as fire burned all around Kamloops, McLure and Barriere, Pinantan Lake, Strawberry Hill in Rayleigh, and Green Mountain.

Fires also burned to the south near Vernon, and west near Chase and Salmon Arm. All we could do was sit tight and hope for the best.

At night the sky glowed in red.

It was sad to see people lose so much, but as you said, stuff

can be replaced, lives not.

Thanks for the reminder Jill.

My husband and I visited McLure last May, and all seemed very normal.

Best regards, Gabrielle Bekkvang (nee Reck) Norway Received by email

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Fennell insulted by Mayor’s columns To the editor; Mr. Mayor, I found your recent ‘As the mayor sees it’ column, titled “Learn from the past” quite insulting.

During the first four years, council blazed a path for Barriere that was bright with hope, enthusiasm, excitement, action, progress and teamwork.

Now this path is fraught with innuendo, divisiveness, accusations, bullying, threats, and possibly unnecessary debt.

You harp on negativity, in a number of your columns, directed at others. It seems that a large majority of Barriere believes that it is you leading the negativity parade.

Mr. Mayor, why do you have such a fixation with me? Using your innuendo and sly comments, you have attacked me in over half of your 90 or so columns since being elected.

During this last 20 months, you have attacked my friends, my extended family, my children and

my grandchildren; all who are not involved in politics. You have even attacked my ability to use a weedeater, and by the way, we haven’t seen you use one yet.

I guess it is hard for you to keep your eyes on the road ahead when you are always looking over your shoulder at the great job that the previous council has done. Do you think that if you minimize the work the that previous council has done, the inadequate work you are doing won’t be recognized?

When I was growing up, my educators always said “shoot for the stars and you will at least hit the moon”. In your last year in office, I would hope that at least you would shoot for the top of a tall tree and not the gutter.

Thank goodness there will be only 60 or so more columns that we in Barriere will have to struggle through before you are out of office.

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NDP soul search seems to be going nowhere VICTORIA – B.C. NDP president Moe Sihota says an external review of the party’s performance in the May election will “look very much at the DNA of the NDP.” Early signs are not encouraging.

Start with the five-member panel announced to conduct the review.

The required “labour” representation is in the person of Cindy Oliver, president of the union representing college and university instructors, and Andy Ross, ex-president of COPE 378, which represents BC Hydro employees among others.

Another appointee is NDP MP Jinny Sims, a former president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. If the party wants to further solidify its image as a lobby group for pension-subsidized gov-

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The terms of reference defy parody. In addition to unions, the panel required “more than one woman.” A sub-committee may be struck, if it has representation from “youth, women, labour, visible minority, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisesexual, transgendered, questioning).” I presume the party’s lengthy anti-harassment policy will be read out to begin all meetings.

Once they finally get down to business, the list of election campaign details they must examine is long. In addition to that, they must review “stakeholder relations including community leaders, business, social movement, ethnic communities, environmental movement, affiliated unions and the labour movement.”

One of the excuses offered by leader Adrian Dix for the party’s defeat was the loss of 40,000 jobs in the B.C. forest industry. The suggestion is that those people left for Alberta, and if they were still here, they would have voted NDP. That presumed solidarity has never existed in the private sector, and in fact the highestpaid union workers have good reason to vote for lower taxes. To

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confirm B.C. and Canada’s “progressive” tax system, all they have to do is look at their pay stubs.

The mandate for this review mentions not one actual public policy issue. Here’s one the committee might kick around.

Having lost the 2009 election campaigning against the carbon tax, the NDP is now calling for it to be increased and extended to greenhouse gases produced by industrial process emissions.

A simple example is a cement kiln, which burns fuel to reach the temperature at which the components are partially burned and cement is produced.

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Proposed Blue River mine Fall Fair Tidbits gets encouraging results Start Getting Ready For The 2013 North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo

Potatoes, turnips, baled hay, grains, and carved pumkins!

For those of you who grow grains, grasses, and hay, check out section three in the Fall Fair catalog. This is where you will find the right categories to enter samples of your crop.

There are categories for all sorts of grains and grasses: alfalfa, clover, orchard grass, reed canary grass, brome grass, and something called Timothy.

If you aren’t familiar with some of these crops go to the web and Google ‘Timothy grass’. You’ll learn that it is, “an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe, except the Mediterranean region. It is also known as meadow cat’s-tail and common cat’s tail.” According to Wikipedia, it was named after Timothy Hanson, a U.S. farmer and agriculturalist who promoted its use in the souther states in the early 18th Century. It has since become a major source of hay and cattle fodder, and is a staple food for domestic rabbits and guinea pigs.

This section of the Fall Fair is also where you can enter your different types of potatoes, as well as turnips, and alfalfa and hay bundles.

You’ll start to think about Halloween when you consider that lovely pumpkin you’ve been thinking of entering? Why not carve it up into

a Jack-O-Lantern entry instead? You’ll find the category under this section - division B, category three.

For a complete list of categories, pick up your copy of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Catalog at the Star/ Journal, or at the Fall Fair office in the Barriere IDA mall, where you can also drop off your completed entry forms.

A recent report from consultants has allowed Commerce Resources to further delineate its tantalum and niobium deposit about 25 km north of Blue River.

“We are again extremely pleased with the results of this study, which represents a major milestone in the progress to develop the Upper Fir,‚Äù said Dave Hodge, Commerce’s president. ÄúThe resource reported today is further confirmation of Commerce’s belief that we are in the process of building a very important long-term source of conflict-free and ethical tantalum which could potentially supply 10 per cent of the current world’s market for the long term.” Hodge said.

“Results of all the technical work completed to date give solid evidence of the quality of the mineral resource. Commerce continues to be active in its search for a strategic partner who will work with us to define appropriate project financing options to support the recommended pre-feasibility studies.”

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pared by independent consultants, AMEC Americas Limited (AMEC) supports the findings of a mineral resource update and also includes summaries from a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) completed in 2011.

The 2011 PEA proposed an underground mine with a processing rate of 7,500 tonnes/ day. The concentrate would be processed to produce oxides of tantalum and niobium.

These products are generally sold under contract and the prices are typically kept confidential between buyer and seller.

Assumptions in the PEA included commodity prices of US$381/kg for Tantalum and US$46/kg for Niobium.

Overall, AMEC concluded the 2011 PEA outcomes remain reasonable and valid in 2013.

Capital and operating costs likely have increased since 2011 but AMEC is assuming that any increase in costs have been offset by the increase in the Tantalum price over the same period.

According to the 2011 PEA, total estimated capital cost to design and build the mine would be CAD$379 million.

Estimated payback would be 6.3 years while the conceptual mine life would be 9.3 years.

The 2013 mineral resource estimate is larger than the 2011 mineral resource used to prepare the plan. This shows potential to extend the life-ofmine, though its impact on the economics of the Upper Fir deposit has not yet been examined.

AMEC’s recommended work program is expected to take two years to complete. Total cost of the pre-feasibility study would be $13.9 million, of which $5.46 million would be spent on drilling.

Commerce notes that power transmission lines, rail, and paved and gravel roads are all adjacent to, or within its property boundaries. Transalta’s 18 MW Bone Creek run-of-river hydroelectricity project near the project was commissioned in June 2011.

According to Wikipedia, Tantalum is a rare metal that is mainly used to make capacitors for such things as mobile phones and DVD players.

Niobium is a soft, grey metal that is mostly used in making special alloys, such as those used in gas pipelines.

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The move follows WorkSafeBC investigations into explosions at sawmills in Burns Lake and Prince George last year that killed four workers and injured dozens of others.

The wood dust audits to start this fall will be conduct-

ed independently by firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and possibly insurance companies.

The companies involved in building the audit standard were Canfor, West Fraser, Tolko, Interfor, Western Forest, Sinclair Group, Hampton Affiliates, Weyerhaeuser,

Conifex and Dunkley.

The audits will include an examination of the safety inspection history at the mill, as well as a review of any incidents involving dust, including fires.

The audit program will be shared at no cost with mills across British Columbia and Alberta.

Canfor profit improves The Times Canfor Corporation recently reported shareholder net income of $110.3 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $61.9 million for the first quarter of 2013 and $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2012.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the company’s shareholder net income was $172.2 million, compared to a shareholder net loss of $15.4 million reported for the first half of 2012.

The company reported operating income of $128.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to

operating income of $100.0 million for the first quarter. The positive variance reflected improved results in the lumber segment mostly as a result of increased shipments and, to a lesser extent, lower manufacturing costs.

After reaching an eight-year high in March, North American lumber prices corrected sharply through the second quarter, due mostly to supply-related factors, including higher operating costs and improved railcar availability.

The average North American benchmark, western spruce/pine/fir (SPF) 2×4 #2&bttr was US$335 per thousand board feet, down 14 per cent.

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RCMP warn residents of area break and enters Barriere RCMP Barriere RCMP report they responded to a commercial break and entry and theft, which occurred at Murray’s Ice Cream Shop, at 353 Conner Road in Barriere. Sometime in the overnight hours of July 21 to July 22, a person or persons gained entry to the Ice Cream Shop and removed items from that building.

Police warn that since that time there have been a number of break and enters into other outbuildings, such as storage sheds and garages.

Some of these have been on personal property, with a couple on commercial lots throughout the town area.

One area that was hit the last week of July is the Birch Lane/Spruce Crescent area, and the Leonie Creek Road area.

RCMP report there appears to be two to three suspects traveling in the early morning hours into these areas. The police have lifted some evidence from one scene, and ask that if anyone does see anything suspicious please report it to the police right away.

If you have any information on any of these

crimes please call the Barriere Detachment at 250-672-9918 or Crime Stoppers Tips Line 1-800-222-8477.

RCMP also report that on July 25, they responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 5 near Orchard Lake Road in Vinsulla.

The highway was closed for a short period of time before opening up to single alternating lane traffic.Police conducted interviews of witnesses and analyzed the on-scene evidence, determining that the black southbound vehicle left it’s lane of travel and entered into the northbound lane. The red northbound vehicle was almost completely off road right when the collision took place, causing the southbound vehicle to spin, impact the ditch and end up back on the roadway. The northbound vehicle began to rotate, slid into the ditch, where it rolled onto the roof before impacting a utility pole and coming to rest.

RCMP Cpl. Darin Underwood said, “Given the highway speed and impact sustained it was very fortunate that all three people involved sustained only minor injuries.”

The driver of the southbound vehicle has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Wandering truck driver turns up The Times On Wednesday, July 31, a Clearwater RCMP member was alerted by a security officer at a large pharmacy chain that a semi carrying their products was parked in Clearwater.

Other drivers had located the truck, which appeared to have been abandoned. The driver’s whereabouts were unknown.

Later in the evening, the driver wandered back onto the scene. He explained that he needed to clear his head so he went for a walk and got lost.

He spent the night in the forest and continued on his journey until he found a house and called a taxi. The shipment he was supposed to deliver was over a day late.

Camping in provincial parks During the last week, the police have received a number of

complaints regarding campers whose trip was disrupted by another group, either by partying all night or driving erratically through the camping area.

In these situations, provincial legislation can be enforced. However, police rely heavily on your cooperation to issue the paperwork.

Often it is only a monetary penalty, but offenders can also appear in court for provincial offences. Generally, this depends on the seriousness of the offence.

The Motor Vehicle Act applies in provincial parks, which allows tickets to be issued on the registered owner of the vehicle for a driving infraction.

For instance, on a recent weekend, a driver narrowly missed hitting a group of young children as they walked through the campground. Police are following up and continuing to investigate.

There are offences for noise and disturbances in campgrounds. However, police would be required to identify the people involved. For starters, a license plate from a parked vehicle is helpful for police to follow up.

There is no expectation for one person to confront another in an effort to obtain identification or a name.

Please do not hesitate to contact police about incidents in camping areas in the area. However, keep in mind that you may be required for court should the issue be disputed. A report simply

for information purposes is also helpful to establish a history on a particular area or person.

Highway racers On Friday, July 26, officers received a report of a group of four vehicles travelling at high speeds southbound from Blue River. The cars appeared to be racing through traffic.

The officer patrolled and located the vehicles travelling in a group.

They were at once stopped for speeding, but not excessively. All four drivers were issued their paperwork and allowed to carry on.

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Barriere Food Bank Peanut butter, coffee, tea, and toilet paper currently needed

By Dawn McCormick Welcome! Each week Barriere Food Bank news and information will be published in the Star/Journal to help the community know what the food bank is doing, and how you can get involved.

The Barriere Food Bank serves families and individuals from McLure to Little Fort, including Louis Creek, Barriere, and Chu Chua. If you need to reach the food bank, our phone number is 250-672-0029. Messages are picked up a couple of times a week during our closed times, and we will get back to you if you leave a message.

During the summer months, the food bank is open every other Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The dates we are open during the month of August will be Aug. 14, and Aug. 28. Starting Sept. 4, the food bank will be open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to hand out hampers.

If you are unable to come to the food bank in person, please call us and we will make arrangements to get a hamper to you.

The food bank is a non-profit organization and is operated by the volunteer members. New members are always welcome, and membership dues are $2 a year.

We need volunteers to help with handing out the weekly hampers, as well as to help with fundraising, building maintenance, and special events.

The food bank gets much of its food through donations. If you would like to donate, you can leave non-perishable food donations at Barriere AG Foods in the food donation box there. Currently, the food bank needs peanut butter, coffee, tea and toilet paper.

If you would like to donate perishable items such as eggs, bread or meat, please leave a message at the food bank number, or you can e-mail John Willox at jwillox1@telus.net.

The Food Bank would like to recognize our Community Partners each month.

This month we would like to say “Thank You” to AG Foods and the Baglady Bottle Depot for their continuing support of the food bank.

And finally a big “thank you to all the people who put money into our donation cans located around Barriere. Your donations keep us going and are very much appreciated.

If you are interested in joining the food bank, please call 250-672-0029. New members are always welcome.

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Market day, busy day Vendors at Barriere Farmer’s Market did a brisk business last Thursday, thanks to the traveling public passing by on Highway 5. The weekly market is held in front of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House, every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Yelowhead 4H enjoy Junior Camp Yellowhead 4H Club Report ByByAlexander Peterson Lauren Tremblay

Junior Camp 2013 was held the week of July 15 to 19, at Ruckle Point on the Shuswap Lake. This year’s theme was “Survivor.”

Some of the activi-

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ties that the campers took part in were ice breaker games. At the start of the camp we played these games to get to know each other.

Swimming with a certified lifeguard, there were activities by the water such as building rafts, and shaving cream fights.

A one-and-a-half hour hike took us up above the lake; the view was outstanding!

There were crafts such as braiding with string, and colouring.

When the sun was setting we sat around a campfire with hot chocolate and cookies and had sing-a-long each night.

We also did tie dying, we brought shirts, or any kind of white clothing, and the colours to choose from were pink, purple, blue, green, and red.

The camp counsellors were senior 4-H members, and were between the ages of fifteen and nineteenyears-old.

Between two and three counsellors were in a cabin with about three or

four campers.

The counsellors loved playing pranks on us; they drew on our faces with markers one night. We had a whole day of pranks, it was tons of fun!

The food was great! There were meals such as burgers, spaghetti, and soup.

While eating, if you had your elbows on the table, we would sing a song. While the campers were singing the song, the one camper who had their elbow on the table, would have to run to cabin four before the song was finished.

On the last night of camp there was a dance. The counsellors and the campers tried to dance until dawn!

Most of the campers went off to bed either in their cabin outside near the dance floor. Yellowhead was the only club with a lot of people still up!

To conclude, Junior Camp 2013 was packed full of fun, and was a great way to meet new people!

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Meeting tonight for licensed local contractors regarding wastewater treatment plant I have received more than a few calls, letters and emails around the proposed changes to the speed limits on Highway 5 through Barriere.

In general the concept put forward by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was not well received.

There was no agreement as to what is the best scenario.

Everyone did agree that they want to have their say before any changes take place.

In the summer months, meetings such as this are not generally held. Any meeting will have to happen after the Labour Day weekend.

The district will try to arrange a public forum in the fall.

We need to remember though that it is the MOTI that has the final say on what happens with the highway.

Speaking of what is going on, there will be a meeting for local contractors with Mr. Rink of EcoTeck on Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., in the multipurpose room at the Ridge.

The meeting is for licensed contractors only, and is meant to allow local companies to have an opportunity to bid on portions of the new wastewater treatment plant.

An email was sent out to any of the local contractors that attended the meeting earlier in the year, but it is possible that some may have been missed.

I was asked by the organizers of the meeting to remind those that might be interested. I apologize for the short notice.

The tender bids for the collection portion of the sewer system were recent-

ly opened and are currently being reviewed. There were seven bids submitted.

This shows a good interest in the project. I want to thank all those companies that did submit a bid for your time and effort.

Last November 27, at a Public Works meeting, there was an initial conversation around what the applicable utility rates would be for those served by the new sewer system.

At that time the number of households to be included in the first phase of the system had not been determined, so the topic was set aside.

The collection design is complete for the first phase, and we now know which residences will be served.

It is time for this issue to be brought forward and dealt with. The district will have these conversations during the Committee of the Whole meetings.

Anyone with an interest should attend so that you can hear what is proposed and how the decisions around the rate structure are made.

I want to remind everyone that none of this process is secret. Council tries very hard to be open and transparent in all that it does.

It is best to actually hear for yourself what is said, as well as who it is that says it. Second hand news is like a coffee shop rumour, and can be as inaccurate.

The minutes of both regular council meetings and committee meetings are a summary at best.

It is my opinion, that as a council we are here to serve the wishes of the resi-

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dents of the district.

Members of the public are welcome to have input at all open district meetings.

This is an important cornerstone to the democratic process.

Residents need to be involved during the decision making process, not as a protest group later. Please come out and see for yourself.

The province has recently brought in new initiatives around how recycled products are handled. This will have an effect on how we handle our recycling here in Barriere and in the surrounding districts. For those of you interested the website is: multimaterialbc.ca.

The program is confusing at best, but we are working with

the TNRD to find a solution that will best fit all those that live in our area.

What looks like a good idea has some possible problems depending on how the materials are collected. When we know more, I will let you know.

We are halfway through this year’s Bandshell Friday program. Councillor Sabyan, the bandshell committee, volunteers and district staff have spent many hours putting together the entertainment. I urge all of you to come down and enjoy the fruits of their labours.

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The Interior Savings Credit Union and Insurance office is currently undergoing a major renovation on the outside of the building in downtown Barriere.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN File #: PMP 121-732-14/19 Applicant: B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Thompson Rivers District Contact: Brian Broznitsky, Thompson Okanagan Region, 687 Yellowhead Hwy, Clearwater, BC VoE 1N2, Phone: 250-687-6720 Notice is given that a draft Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to manage vegetation on Crown lands using the principles of integrated pest management.

The use of herbicides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other methods may include hand girdling, burning and mechanical cutting using brush saws and chainsaws.

The herbicides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include: Herbicide Trade Name

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Velpar

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APPLICATION METHODS: Backpack Sprayer (02), Stump treatment (07), Basal applications (21), Power hose / nozzle (04), Aerial (rotary) (10), Cone sprayer (22) The pest management activities are to be carried out on Crown lands within the Thompson Rivers District. Communities will include but are not limited to Clearwater, Barriere, Blue River, Vavenby and Kamloops.

The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from November 30, 2013 to November 29, 2018.

A draft copy of the Pest Management Plan with maps of the proposed treatment areas may be viewed at the ministry’s office in Clearwater at the above mentioned address. Phone the contact above to make an appointment.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Vacation 2013: Cruising the Rhine, senior style The romantic Rhine River originates in Switzerland and winds it’s way through France, Germany and the Netherlands before it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Along its banks are mighty fortresses, romantic palaces and ancient homes. Barriere senior, Jim Hodgetts, now 83, shares his 2013 Rhine River cruise vacation with our readers.

By Jim Hodgetts River boat cruising has really become popular, and there are so many rivers to explore from the comfort of a smaller cruise ship.

I have wanted to experience the Rhine for many years, but first I had to find a travelling companion. I though that having someone else to share in the costs, and having someone who knew your family in case of an emergency (when you are older you think about that) would be a good thing. Fortunately, I did find a great companion to go with.

Preparing for this cruise of a lifetime was about spending many hours on the computer, researching all the different companies who offer the itineraries that I was looking for, and sourcing the services of a good travel agent who was invaluable in weeding through all the different cruises offered.

Having at last decided on a particular cruise, and having sent in our deposit, we sat back and waited for the day to arrive. With the wealth of information available on the cruise

line’s web site, we were able to choose our cabin and the excursions and optional ones we wished to take.

We flew out of Kamloops to Vancouver, then Vancouver to London with British Air, and then to Amsterdam for our 10 day adventure.

Our seven day cruise started in Amsterdam, and finished in Basel, Switzerland. We were to pass through the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and Switzerland.

One thing in the favour of river cruising is that if you have an engine room failure, you are not drifting around on a rather large ocean waiting to be rescued.

The cruise we were on had a maximum of 139 passengers, and was sold out. On the entire cruise, I am happy to report that everyone on the ship, from the crew to the passengers, had a very happy time. Yes, it rained a few times, but no one cared. We were a happy lot.

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the benefit of us North Americans, as most Europeans speak at least two languages.

It’s nice to know that a senior traveler who has some mobility restrictions can ask for a handicap transport at all the airports. We found this fantastic, as the people operating the usually ‘golf cart’ style transport took us not only to the correct gate, but as we traveled to other countries, to the immigration and customs areas, and usually stayed with us as we cleared, and then whisked us to the waiting areas.

I found the immigration and customs, including border security, were both efficient and courteous. Their job is to keep us safe as we travel, and I for one appreciate the effort it takes to be pleasant and still be alert.

England’s security was the most serious of the ones we went through. I was surprised that even if you are in transit and still in a secure area, you must go through security again.

After clearing customs in the Netherlands, we never had to show our passports again until leaving Switzerland. I can see how this has enhanced travel and commerce between the European Union (EU) countries.

We started our cruise on day one in Amsterdam.

From our hotel room on the 19th floor we had a view of what I thought was the Rhine. Boy was I wrong! The Amstel River runs through Amsterdam, and is a waterway that ocean cruise ships come into. Our hotel was a dock for these ships, one of which was docked when we were there. What a busy waterway, from large ocean ships to river cargo boats and river cruise boats. We were looking at five river cruise ships; it turned

out that the one in the middle was the one we were going to spend a week on.

Amsterdam is a city of bicycles. We were told that they have one million bicycles registered, and that there is a parking garage for only bicycles. Yes, some do get taken; the estimate is about half a million bicycles have been stolen. Everywhere you look where there is a fence that they can be tied to, are bicycles, and more bicycles.

Amsterdam has canals everywhere. Our canal boat tour lasted about two hours and never retraced our route. The canals are lined with house boats, and I never saw one empty space along the canals on our tour.

Of course Amsterdam is known for its, diamonds, from the Diamant Museum, to diamond polishers.

There is art by the masters everywhere.

What to see, a Van Gogh or a Rembrandt?

There is even a museum of bags and purses.

Our tour took us past the Anne Frank House. Having read the book, it was sad to see and know the history behind it. We were told that Anne Frank’s father was a merchant and sold goods on the lower floor. The family lived on the upper floors.

The houses along the canals are high and narrow, some even tilted forward. This isn’t because they are sinking. They had been built this way so that the owners could lift furniture, etcetera through the windows into the upper stories. Each house had a beam jutting out from the top with a rope and pulley.

We saw Zaanse; a hamlet on the banks of the river Zaanse, which is a very interesting side trip for tourists to see working windmills and old buildings.

We were fortunate

(Top) The cruise route up the Rhine River from Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, to Switzerland.

(Above) The Amsterdam Maritime Museum is aboard ship.

(Right) Germany’s largest Gothic church, Cologne Cathedral, sits near Germany’s busiest railway bridge in Cologne.

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to be able to see the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens as this was the last weekend for the garden that offers numerous different species of tulips. The gardens are huge and had thousands of people were there, it was very crowded but nice. I took lots of pictures, then lost my camera.

At 6 p.m. that evening our bus dropped us off at the cruise ship, where our luggage had already been delivered to our rooms.

There was a welcome on board reception for the passengers, and we were introduced to Heinrich, the cruise director.

We finally set sail and left Amsterdam behind after dinner, which was served at 7:15 p.m. We mingled

with some of the other passengers, and became instant friends with a couple from Melbourne, Australia.

They had started their trip in Sicily, then traveled to Rome, trained to Amsterdam, and after this trip were on their way to Paris, then the UK and finally would be returning home in August.

As I had been in Melbourne during WWII, we had a lot in common.

Another couple we became friends with were a couple from Vir-

ginia. We had a lot of interesting conversations with these two couples, and still stay in touch.

The boat traffic on the canals we were travelling on was almost constant. It was interesting that the water in the canal we were on was about three feet higher than the land that we were passing. Now I know why they describe the area as “polder”, it means a piece of low-lying land reclaimed from a sea or river, protected by dikes.

Look for Part 2 in an upcoming issue.

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Full licensed mechanic opens business

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Shane Quiding says it’s taken him a year-and-a-half, and well over $400,000 to get to the point where he is today – opening his own business in the District of Barriere.

“I bought the land one-and-ahalf years ago,” siad Quiding, “I had the planning even before I had the property, and then I had to work up north to make enough money to put my plans in motion.”

Quiding’s plans are now taking shape and becoming reality, last week he officially opened the doors to his business, Act 1 Services, at 4376 Hall Road, just off the Yellowhead Highway, and directly south of the Mountain Springs Motel.

Quiding is an experienced mechanic, with a resume showing 30 years of experience as a Licensed Technician, he isi also a Grand Master GM Tech, and he has considerable experience with Ford products.

“We have all the equipment and tools required,” says the mechanic, “We have hoists for everything up to a three ton, and we will also be an approved vehicle inspection centre within 60 days.

We’re already licensed, but are just awaiting a building inspection before we can start doing vehicle inspections.”

Quidings says he keeps “being a green facility” very much in mind while constructing the shop and developing the property. He notes supporting local businesses as much as possible while doing the construction has been important to him.

“We’re using two c-cans, a full cement pad, and a used coverall building for the roof, which is going on this month. I’m trying to have no eco footprint as we put this all together.”

In the future Quiding’s plans are to expand the cement pad in the shop by another 20 feet, which will thereby enable the shop to become a Commercial Vehicle Inspection centre as well.

The shop is already a BCAA approved repair facility, and Quiding says travellers who break down and need a BCAA tow can now come to his facility.

His new business is already creating employment within the community; with manager Dawn Wright on staff in the office, and mechanics apprentice Thomas Van Nieuwkerk in the shop.

“We moved here because everybody is friendly,” said Quiding, “I also get to see my daughter every day, and I want to be able to give back to the town.”

He says Act 1 Services pledges that three per cent of their annual labour sales will be donated to children’s projects within the community of Barriere. “I hope that in 10 years I won’t be able to walk more than one block in town without seeing something this fund will have built for the kids.

I don’t care if it’s a park bench, a barbecue or a tether ball, so long as it benefits the kids.”

Quiding says for customers, he is offering a special rate for the balance of 2013. “If you live within 100 kms of the shop, and need work done on a personal vehicle (not a company vehicle), your labour rate will be $65 per hour instead of the usual $75.”

In the near future Act 1 Services will be offering North American Motors vehicle sales and rentals on site, as well as a public lot where area residents can park their vehicles for private sale.

The businessman says he has a special thanks for his accountant at FBC, and for all those in thc community who have been so supportive of his venture.

“We have a caretaker’s trailer on site, but we still have to finish renovating the house, get a sign at the front gate, level and gravel more parking area, plus finish clearing and fencing the rest of the property,” tells Quiding, “But for now, just finally being officially open for business is a milestone.”

Act 1 Services is open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Act 1 Services proprietor, Shane Quiding, recently announced last week that he is now open for business in the community of Barriere. Quiding says he operates a full service vehicle repair and maintenance facility, and he pledges three per cent of Act 1’s annual labour sales will be donated towards youth initiatives within the community.

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Good weather and good golf

By Leslie Stirling

Chinook Cove

Another Tuesday another beautiful evening - another Ladies Golf night. We have been so lucky this year with very few evenings spoiled by rain. On July 30, 35 ladies showed up to enjoy the weekly gathering, and a number had the pleasure of taking home some prizes. There was even a little something for those of us who don’t have our best rounds, and 11 ladies took home door prizes.

Carol Hindle had a hot night. She scored a 41 to win low gross for Flight 1; picked up the birdie pot and won three hole prizes (KP on Hole 4 from Barb and Carman Smith, a long putt on Hole 5 from Barriere Irly Building and a long drive on Hole 9 from Knights’ Inn). Donna Salle won low net for Flight 1 and KP on Hole 6 (Carol Patton, CGA). Our Flight 1 was sponsored

by Lexa Caterers and Flight 2 was sponsored

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Truday Scarlett scored

Ladies Golf Report 48 to win low gross for Flight 2 and Ilke Marais took home the low net.

She also had a long drive in 2 on Hole 2 to win the Val Bella Studio prize and a long drive on Hole 9 to win the Our Little Secret certificate. Helen Fraser won low gross for Flight 3.

Deb Rainer picked up a couple of prizes - Barriere Massage (long putt on Hole 5) and Country Store Antiques (KP in 2 on Hole 7).

Irene Beeton had a good night as well. She took home four prizes including long drive on Hole 1 (The Look Boutique), long drive in 2 on Hole 5 (Bodi Mekanix), long putt on Hole 9 (Pottery by Ramona) nd most putts (Rainer Custom Cutting). Tanya Desjarlais took prizes from AG Foods (long drive in 2) and Barriere A&W (long drive). KP prizes went to Carol

Young (Bondar Forest Planning), Doreen Landry (Carl’s Market Garden), and Leslie Stirling (Ron Wallace’s Trucking). Single prizes went to Cori Walker (long putt on Hole 1 Station House Restaurant), Dorothy Warman (long putt on Hole 3 - Avril’s Garden), Darlene Nickull (short drive on Hole 8 - Crystlee’s Hair Design), and Shirley Ross (Closest to the Golfer on Hole 8 - Estylo Hair Design). Susan Bondar used only 14 putts to pick up the prize from Shais Design.

I must admit I get a bit confused with the new paper deadline so I think I will take the opportunity to remind you all about signing up for the golf for Cancer night on Aug. 20. I am sure you won’t want to miss it. Pledge sheets are available and you can stop and pick one up from me once the Fall Fair office opens on Aug. 6. We’ll be located in the Barriere Cable office next door to Armour Mountain Bookkeeping.

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SPORTS Squam Bay Derby North Thompson Star/Journal The 58th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby was a success again this year, as anglers turned out July 24 to catch “the big one”.

Organizer Jacki Van Sickle reports, “We had 157 entries, and 40 fish were weighed in.

Everyone that weighed in a fish took home a prize.”

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

The top winner of the event, being awarded a trophy and cheque for $600, was Dan Stoelwinder of Kamloops, with a 12 lb. 7 oz. Grey.

The second prize trophy Submitted photos: and cheque for $200 went to Ed Largest Rainbow went to Ken Christie of Kamloops, Stoelwinder of Williams Lake, with a 12 lb. 3 with a 7 lb. 5 oz. Rainbow. oz. Grey.

Largest Rainbow went to Ken Christie of Kamloops, with a 7 lb. 5 oz. Rainbow.

Van Sickle says the events success is thanks to the businesses that donated prizes: Chevron, Inland Kenworth, Brandt Tractor, Great West Equipment, Woodland Equipment, Chinook Cove Golf, James Western Star, River City Marine, Prairie Coast Equipment, Karl’s Market, Naramada Video and Agate Bay Resort. And also to those who donated the keeper trophies: Barriere Auto Parts, Charlie and Lois Keller, and K&G Contracting, as well as those who sold the tickets.

“It is because of all of our sponsors that the Derby is such a special event,” said the organizer.

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The chinook fishery held each August on the Clearwater and North Thompson rivers has been closed for this year.

“Over the past few years we’ve seen a limited opening on the Clearwater as a result of low run size,” said Dean Allan, acting area chief of resource management for the B.C. Interior with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

“This year the run

is at such a low level that we need to close all discretional fisheries.”

The department runs a test fishery at Albion on the Fraser River near Fort Langley, he explained.

The chinook that hatch in the Clearwater are typically five years old when they return to spawn.

This year the predicted return of fiveyear-old spring and summer chinook in the Fraser River ranges from 26,000 to ...continued on page 19

The top winner of the event, winning a trophy and cheque for $600, was Dan Stoelwinder of Kamloops, with a 12 lb. 7 oz. Grey.

The second prize trophy and cheque for $200 went to Ed Stoelwinder of Williams Lake, with a 12 lb. 3 oz. Grey.

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Touched by the feeling of place: local artist Doris Laner Charlene Lau Doris Laner lives and paints the incredible wild places that are Wells Gray Park and the North Thompson Valley.

In her studio, situated at the entrance to the park, she creates detailed and sensitive portraits of our local landscape.

Filled with life and luminosity, her paintings are the result of many hours of quiet reflection both in and outside of the studio.

“Most of my paintings start with sitting outside and just being captured by a certain play of light,” Doris explains as she describes her process.

While in the field, Laner takes her camera along with her sketching materials.

Together they serve as reminders of the details and colours that inspired her at the moment.

Back in her studio Doris creates larger, more detailed studies based on her sketches and photographs.

“If I’m home for the day I start my day with painting. I paint in the morning, that’s when I am my freshest.”

Doris’ studio is just steps from her house.

Currently she’s working on a painting titled “The Gift”. It portrays a woman on the bank of the North Thompson River picking up a white feather.

This project is steeped in personal meaning and features a stretch of the river

A woman stoops to pick up a white feather from the bank of the North Thompson River in a painting being created by Doris Laner called The Gift.

Photo by Charlene Lau Doris Laner shows the painstaking attention to detail that is one of the hallmarks of her paintings. A resident of the Clearwater area since 1979. Before moving here she studied art at UBC and the Vancouver School of Art. Photo by Charlene Lau

near Avola, which is very personal to her family.

Doris has learned valuable lessons in discipline throughout her career. She will sit down to paint even during times when she doesn’t feel like it.

“As long as you’re painting that’s what’s important.”

Within minutes of beginning she finds herself completely drawn into the process even when she hasn’t been in the mood.

“It’s always worth it even if you have to change something; sometimes it even works better.”

Success is counted by the atmosphere she is able to create with a painting, rather than the image itself. Doris doesn’t suggest we should feel or think in a prescribed way when we view her artwork.

“That’s up to their imagination what a particular painting makes one feel.” She adds, “It’s better to get a reaction than indifference.”

The process is more important to Doris than the finished product. The actual painting becomes a reflection of what she has learned along the way and while she says

there are always things she feels she could have done differently or better, she values them as a reminder of her journey.

While Doris is most widely known for the paintings, drawings and public murals that feature local landscape, her subject matter has changed throughout her career.

As a very young artist she was focussed on horses and other animals. Strongly influenced by teachers throughout high school and university, Doris developed an interest in portraiture.

“Everybody has a

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different spark behind them and sometimes a painting is more accurate than any photograph.” Doris says.

After moving to Clearwater in 1979 and discovering she had enough space for horses, Doris returned to painting them as her subject matter, which naturally led into painting the landscape surrounding them.

The idea of connection is one of the reasons why Doris paints this area; she wants her paintings to remind us to look at nature and be connected to it, though she

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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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“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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“Having time totally by myself to breathe and just be calm for an extended period of time is rejuvenating.”

Every summer Doris packs up her camping gear and some art supplies and travels deep into Wells Gray Park by motor boat. She takes her canoe and spends a week by herself to recharge on all levels – physically, mentally, and creatively. Doris has made this trek for the past 12 years.

At the end of

Azure Lake, one of Clearwater’s valued and well respected artists retreats into some of the most spectacularly wild places within relatively easy access.

She returns to her home loaded with materials, ideas, and renewed connections.

She is not simply documenting nature as it is, but through these portraits of the wilderness, building a channel through which her viewers can remind themselves to maintain their own connections to the wilderness on our doorstep.

Doris’ work can be viewed at Wells Gray Gallery and on her website: dorislanerart. ca.

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Recommend using flash for sunny day portraits Using a hot shoe or auxiliary flash is confusing for many photographers, and when I remark that I prefer adding flash to all my portraits whether inside or outside, on overcast or bright sunny days, and that I rarely make a portrait without one, will often produce quizzical and disbelieving looks from photographers.

I got one of those looks recently at a wedding I was photographing under a cloudless +35C day.

The unforgiving conditions were sunny and bright with participants’ faces constantly affected by strong shadows.

A guest, wielding a sophisticated DSLR that was sporting a very wide angle lens, inquired about my bracket-mounted flash and politely listened when I said I always used flash.

However, I could tell that he walked away still confused as to why I would bother to use a flash when there was plenty of daylight.

I suspect that the unflattering shadows across the subjects’ faces were not all that evident on his camera’s LCD, or he just did not see the problem. Besides, he might have thought himself more of an event chronicler, or, because of the wide-angle lens

he was employing, an artist.

I read a query in an online photographer’s forum asking, “I’ve been shooting headshots recently and it got me thinking a lot about metering. How do I meter for flash portrait photography on location? I know that without a flash, I would just spot meter their face…and snap.

What happens when I have an off camera flash? Do I just meter normally then shoot?

Because when I do this, once the flash goes off, the exposure would be completely different than what I’ve just metered, which would usually mean overexposed. This is so very confusing. Please shed some light on this (no pun intended).”

I also recall a friend’s class assignment to photograph someone wearing a wide brimmed hat under the midday sun.

(My apologies to those that adhere to the words from Noel Coward that “only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun”).

She explained, “Our assignment was to light the shadowed face under the hat and still have properly exposed surroundings.”

At that time flash technology only produced constant light.

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Fortunately, modern TTL flash is almost foolproof and only a modicum of thought is required on the part of the photographer as to how much light should be added for the subject’s exposure.

My camera is usually set to manual exposure mode. That allows me, not the camera, to choose the overall ambient exposure, and to add flash to those areas that are underexposed by shadows. I meter the existing light, set the exposure, and make tests using the flash’s exposure compensation feature to increase or decrease the output level.

I then check the histogram to see if there are blinking borders around any white areas indicating over exposure, and if I observe them I dial the exposure compensation down, till the flashing borders dis-

appear on further test shots. That highlightwarning feature is set in the camera’s menu.

My photographs from that wedding day are evenly exposed with attractive, open shadows and do not appear as if there was a flash involved. Besides, using a flash really was not much more effort than if I didn’t, and I did not have to spend hours using postproduction software to lighten and darken my subjects from that day.

I use a bracket that places the flash high above the camera that can be quickly removed if I want to light the subject from one side. The bracket isn’t a must; however, I recommend a connecting cord from camera to flash so it can be used off camera.

I also advise reviewing the camera manual to determine if it has a feature called “high speed sync” that allows for a high shutter speed when using a flash. That’s a discussion for another time, but I recommend doing some recon on the web where there is lots

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2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded & diced 1 1/2 cups diced peeled ripe mango 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsps fresh lime juice 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp black pepper, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 (6-oz) halibut fillets (or other white fish) 1 tbsp olive oil Prepare grill. Combine first 7 ingredients. Stir in 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, & garlic. Rub halibut with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper. Place fish on grill rack; grill 3 mins on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with mango salsa on top.

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This group has members throughout the North Thompson Valley, and even beyond. It is for artists and artisans of any and all media types - painters, potters, sculptors, wood carvers, knitters, quilters, fibre artists, writers, dancers, musicians, and the list goes on. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, an artist yourself or an admirer of art - this group is for you.

Membership is only $10 a year per person.

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Aug 13 - Interior Savings Moonlite Movie, 8:15pm, @ Barriere Ball Park. Movie: Wreck It Ralph. All welcome.

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

Aug 17 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Kamloops Curling Club. Music w/Sierra. Tickets call 250-372-0091 or 250-374-2774.

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

Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.

Aug 23 - Ambassador Program Coronation, 7pm @ Barriere Elementary School Gym. Aug 23 - Bandshell Friday, 6-9pm @ Fadear Park.

Aug 24 - Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament @ Chinook Cove Golf Course.

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

Aug 31-Sep 2 - 64th NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair grounds.

Sep 14-15 - World Wide Paint Out event, all day @ Barriere Bandshell, Fadear Park. Info call 250-672-9330.

Sep 25 - Raise A Reader Sep 26-30 - 74th Annual BC Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair grounds.

Nov 16 - 4H Banquet @ Lions Hall

March 21– April 19

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June 22– July 22

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Now a greatA time Pay it is forward. tocompromise take on aatnew home hobby or task and raises everyone’s test your spirits and mettle. fun ensues You will belong! glad all weekend you did when you accomplish your goals.

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More out, a few variables in your bottom line get into and thrown more peace of the mix. willprovide show mind.You Flowers your to solve a greatability pick-me-up. problems if you can August 23– September 22 handle the task.

Libra, someone Lady Luck smiles on close to you you, Libra, andputs there their faithbeyond in your is nothing your ability get a job reach. Ato treasured done.

Devote all heirloom resurfaces, ofbringing your attention back many tofond completing memories. this task, and it will only enhance your resume.

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October 23– portunities as they November 21 can help your career.

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December 21 fly on the wall.

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

12-18, Legion Bsmnt. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681. Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 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.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

672-9943.

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.

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

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ L6ittle Fort Hall.

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

Jones 250-957-8440.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672- Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.

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

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: every other Wed. starting Jun 5. Call for Farmers Market - Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or 6725919. info 672-0029 (leave a message).

Barriere Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call Barriere Hospice: Every other month. Loans out handicap 578-0056. equipment - call 250-672-9391.

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

North Thompson Star Journal Thursday, August 8, 2013

www.starjournal.net A17

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.672.5611 Clearwater Employment Services JOB POSTINGS

May 16, 2012

fax 250.672.9900 email offi ce@starjournal.net Automotive Industrial Parts Person: FT/Barriere #0511

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Employment

Employment

Services

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

Legal Services

LOOKING for someone to do Brush Hog mowing on our property on E. Barriere Lake Road next to Ski Park. Need new growth of wild roses and Hazel Nut trees removed. Call leave message with contact # and rate: 250-672-2040

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

359 Borthwick Ave, Box 1020, Barriere, V0E 1E0 250 672-5611 250-672-9 Ph: 250.672.5611 • Fax:Fax 250.672.9900

CLASSIFIED RATES AND DEADLINE Buy a Classified in the Star/Journal and your ad goes into the The Times FREE. Regular Rate: 8.50 + GST Maximum 15 words .20c per word extra Special Rates: 3 Weeks; $22.15 + GST Free Ads: Lost, Found, Student Work Wanted Free ads maximum 15 words will run 2 consecutive weeks.

Trades, Technical

Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.

1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GST Deadlines: Word Ads: Mondays 5pm 12pm Display Ads: Mondays 12pm It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.

Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.

NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

Education/Trade Schools 21 Week HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Classes start Sept 3, 2013.

Call for more information.

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Help Wanted Announcements

Employment

Coming Events

Business Opportunities

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.

Information 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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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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 European Gentleman wants to meet a nature and animal loving lady between 50 and 70 years of age. ph 250-587-2349

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Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Company Operating Name: Barriere Motor Inn 1983 Ltd. Business Address: 4347 Yellowhead Highway, Barriere, BC, Canada, V0E1E0 Title of position: Assistant Manager - Hotel (1) Accommodation Service Manager - Hotel (1) Number of Positions: 2 Preference: Preference will be given to females NOC: 0632 Job Duties: Negotiate with the clients for the use of facilities; Negotiate with suppliers for supplies, etc; Prepare & monitor revenue & expenses; Resolve complaints of the customer; Supervise staff, set work schedules; Implement & evaluate policies.

Skills: Education - Bachelors degree; Experience -2 years in hotel (minimum).

Wage Rate: $17.00/hr.

Title of Position: Cook - Indian (Ethnic) Foods.

Number of Position: 1 NOC: 6322 Job Duties: Plan menu, determine food size portions, estimate food requirement; Monitor & order supplies & oversee kitchen area; Clean work & kitchen area; Set up & oversee buffets; Maintain inventory & records of food, supplies & equipment; Prepare & cook complete meals &/or individual dishes & food; May hire & train kitchen staff.

Wage Rate: Minimum $12.00/ hr. - Maximum $16.00/hr.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Positions Location of Work: Barriere, BC (Town) Contact Information: knightsinnbarriere1983@yahoo.com (Email), 250-672-5586 (Fax) NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

ENTREC provides crane services to major industry sectors. We are recruiting for our teams in Terrace, BC, Prince George, BC, Grande Prairie, AB, & Bonnyville, AB. JOURNEYMAN CRANE OPERATORS (PROJECT OR TAXI) The successful candidate must demonstrate good safety consciousness and will be responsible for crane setup, preoperation inspection, crane operation and rigging. The candidate will be experienced with project or taxi work. A Class 3 or better license with a clean abstract is preferred.

Journeyman Crane Operator or equivalent is preferred. Preemployment drug and alcohol testing is required. Flight allowance offered. If you are interested, please forward your resume to careers@entrec.com or fax to 780.962.1722. Please note the position and location you are applying for on your email or fax. Please visit our website at www.entrec.com for additional information on this position and our company.

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Call Daren 1-780-461-8995.

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

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Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition.

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Photography / Video Need a professional

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

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Handypersons Wilkeekon Services Handyman & Cleaning Residential & Commercial Moving in/out, DIY projects, construction site, interior/exterior, light hauls Bonded Gayle Peekeekoot Ray Wilson 250-674-2775

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Excellent quality horse hay, grass/alfalfa mix. $5/bale.

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Pets Pyrenees/Maremma Livestock Guard Dog white male puppies. $400 includes first shot & worming. Call 250-677-4447.

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies About 200 sheets of 1/2” plywood from Woodside Apt roof deck. Very dry, some mildew.

Possibly usable for a barn or shed. Make us an offer. Sold as is, where is. 250-674-3252

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

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OBITUARIES In Loving Memory

Victor Cruch

March 2, 1935 – July 30, 2013 Victor Cruch passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on July 30, 2013, at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops, British Columbia, with his family at his side. He was 78-years-old.

Victor was born on March 2, 1935 in Great Bear Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada.

He will be dearly missed by Linda his loving wife. Victor will also be missed by his brother Jim (Linda) of Prince George, British Columbia. Victor’s memory will carry on in his children, daughters Jean (Brad), Gail, of Slave Lake, Alberta, and Tina (Calvin) of Grande Prairie, Alberta, sons Carl (Marlene) of Lake Cowichan, B.C., and Vincent (Patsy) of Kamloops, B.C. Victor will be missed by his fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Victor was predeceased by his father Walter, and moth-

Two fledgling maggpies take comfort in each others company after falling out of their nest.

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er Theresa of Prince George, B.C., and his brother Roger of Nelson, B.C. His family will always remember the kind and gentle man he was, and his sense of humour.

Victor enjoyed his family, the outdoors, camping, and the North Thompson Fall Fair. He loved the parade, rodeo and heavy horse pull. Victor also really enjoyed the Seniors Day program on Wednesdays. He looked forward to a full day of music, dancing with “the gals”, company and lunch.

Victor spent his life working hard in the forestry industry. He com-

pleted Grade 12 and worked as a millwright, logger and a sawmill worker.

Victor will be missed in the community by his friends and neighbours.

There will be a Celebration of Life in the fall of 2013, place and time to be announced at a later date.

The family requests Memorial Donations be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 120-540 Seymour St., Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2G9 in memory of Victor.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, B.C., (250) 672-1999.

In Loving Memory

Ruby Young

Passed away on July 26, 2013 Ruby Young passed away on July 26, 2013.

Survived by her children Eleanor (Ted) Crabtree, Sharon Kinloch (Joe) and Martin Young (Yvette). Grandsons Jay Kinlock (Jill), Jack Young (Michelle), Jeff Young (Theresa) and Cameron Smith (Collette). Great grandchildren Tyla and Sheldon Hay, Jack and Jake Young, Trey and Riggs Young, and Corbin, Alicia and Dylan Smith. Great, great granddaughters Hannah and Gracelyn.

Predeceased by her husband Ken, brother Ken, sister Roxie, and great grandson Jeff. Ruby is also survived by sister-inlaw Isobel Wilson, nieces Donna, Trudy, Faye and nephews Jeff, Brock, Mark, Eddie,Curt and their families, and predeceased by sisters-in-law Ruth, Dot,Joan, niece

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Elda, and nephew Glen.

Ruby came to Merritt in 1935 to teach in her first school at the Minnie Lake ranch. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sellers, five of their six girls and three of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Davis’ children made up the school. The next year the Davis family moved to Aspen Grove, leaving too few pupils for a school.

After spending a winter with the Sellers family at Mud Lake, Ruby went back to Victoria

and applied for a school at Louis Creek. There she met and married Ken Young, who had just taken over the Apple Tree Farm from his parents.

She resumed her teaching career, raised three children and become a farmer’s wife.

They moved to Exlou in 1963 and Ruby retired from her teaching and librarian position in 1975.

After Ken’s death in 1989 she moved to Kamloops and then to Merritt in 2007.

The family would like to thank the staff at Nicola Meadows, Nicola Valley General Hospital and Coquihalla-Gillis House for their care and kindness shown to our mother and grandmother.

A celebration of Ruby’s life will take place at the Barriere Legion Hall on August 24, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Online support chat group for people affected by cancer North Thompson Star/Journal Do you know there is an innovative online program available called CancerChatCanada?

CancerChatCanada provides online support to people affected by cancer. It is different from other online support groups offered in Canada because it uses live, text only chat and is facilitated by health care professionals (i.e. social workers, counsellors, psychosocial oncologists).

CancerChatCanada is a great example of technology helping people overcome barriers, both geographically and emotionally, to better connect patients in virtual support groups.

CancerChatCanada is a na-

tional program with more than 700 users and is headquartered in Vancouver at the BC Cancer Agency.

It began as a research program and is now an integrated service offered across Canada.

The principal investigator of the program is Dr. Joanne Stephen, clinician scientist with the BC Cancer Agency Psychosocial Oncology program, who recently published a paper in Current Oncology. Stephen’s study found that live, text based chat was an effective medium for support groups.

Online chat is effective because it allows individuals living with cancer and their family members easy access to support.

Groups meet once a week for 10-12 weeks and chat for 90 minutes.

Programs like CancerChatCanada are especially important in remote communities where in-person support groups may not be available, or may not exist for specific cancer types.

Anonymity is another aspect that adds to the success of this program, as participants are more comfortable sharing information than in-person.

Check out CancerChatCanada if you are affected by cancer yourself, or through a loved one or friend.

Go to: http://cancerchatcanada.ca for more information.

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the process.

B.C. cement makers are already pleading for relief, because the fuel-intensive process puts them at a price disadvantage with U.S. and Chinese producers.

Further unilateral tax action by B.C. would only further increase imports, and potentially push B.C. firms out of business. Goodbye unionized private sector jobs.

Dix’s last foray in question period before the summer legislature session adjourned was a demand for the government to order BC Ferries to build its next three ships in B.C. Leave aside the NDP’s uncritical zeal for state control, and their ill-fated experiment with aluminum fast ferries. The most likely bidder for this work is Seaspan, with shipyards in Esquimalt and North Vancouver.

Seaspan is hiring almost 2,000 people to build ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard. It will be flat out to get that done, and the company president can’t yet say if it has the capacity and skilled labour to bid on BC Ferries ships too.

Seaspan has to operate in the real world of limited resources. So does the NDP, but it’s not clear if they can find a way out of their thicket of special interests and stale economic notions notions.

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57,000, with a mid point of 36,600.

This is considerably less than the 45,000 chinook needed to trigger a stricter management regime.

The department has a broader management plan for the stocks in the B.C. southern Interior, Allan said.

Other stocks besides the Clearwater are in decline as well, he noted. The plan includes identifying what is causing the declines, and then addressing those causes.

According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Albion Chinook test fishery has operated since 1981. The test fishery uses a drifted gill net at of a specific mesh and length, and at a specific site. It begins in early April of each year, and lasts until mid-October.

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(Left) Micah Lyall of Enderby shows the style that won him first place in the rodeo event on Sunday, July 28, at the Clearwater Kayak Festival. Kamloops resident James Huser came second, while Clearwater’s Andrew Bonney came third and James Huser’s son Pierce Huser placed fourth. About 150 attended a Shane Philip concert at Serenity on the Saturday night, and a total of about 30 competed. Organizers say they plan to hold the sixth Clearwater Kayak Festival in 2014.

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(Above) Adrian Kiernan (front left), one of this year’s event organizers (along with Matt Kusunich and Cory Flear), helps bring a rescue raft to the river. The late Ben Earle organized the first Clearwater Kayak Festival, then Brenda Parks did it for a few years. After a two year break, a new team is doing it.

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(Above) Kayaks create reflections of many colors as participants get ready to familiarize themselves with the Clearwater River for the downriver race on Saturday. Former Interior Whitewater guide Sam Ewing of Revelstoke was the overall downriver winner.

(Right) Kayakers on the Clearwater River paddle past Spahats Creek during preliminaries for the downriver race. Paddlers from all over the world took part in the event, which was held on the July 27/28 weekend.

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Fall Fair Ambassador Program Previously called the Fall Fair Pageant

Six candidates to culminate Ambassador training on August 23

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) is in its 64th year, and so is their NTFFRA Ambassador Program (previously called the Queen Pageant). The program is open to grade 9, 10 and 11 girls throughout the North Thompson Valley, and this year, six young women are participating as 2013 candidates. Organizers stress that the Ambassador Program is not a “beauty contest” or a “most popular girl contest”, but rather a search for young Ambassadors to represent the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo and the North Thompson Valley as a whole.

As the NTFFRA approaches its 64th anniversary event in 2013, their Ambassador Program Committee has made a number of improvements to the curriculum, bringing it up to modern day standards without losing any of its valued traditions. The 2013 program offers training in public speaking (including Toastmasters), hair and skin care, modelling, modern dancing, basic mechanics, resume writing, etiquette, time-management, agriculture, equine awareness, history and a multitude of positive life skill tools to assist our valley’s young ladies as they move further into adulthood. There are also a number of bursaries available to candidates who take part in the Ambassador Program. Being a part of the Ambassador Program is an excellent opportunity to develop self-esteem, valuable skills and long-lasting friendships. This year’s candidates will soon be attending their final event, the Coronation of the new 2013/2014 Ambassadors, just in time to attend the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo event on August 31, September 1 and 2, in Barriere.

The Coronation will take place on August 23, 7 p.m., at the Ridge, in Barriere; everyone is invited to attend the crowning of our valley’s NTFFRA Ambassadors for the coming year.

Please turn the page and meet our six candidates for 2013.

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Wish the best of luck to all the Fall Fair Candidates

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I am 14 years of age and attend grade nine at Barriere Secondary school. I have two sisters, one brother, a step-dad, step-brother, and step-sister. I was born in Kamloops, lived in Oliver for awhile, and for the past four years have lived in Chu Chua, I like drawing, music, painting, and singing. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends, draw and listen to music. My favourite hobbies include camping, drawing and fishing.

When I complete high school, I plan to go get a degree in university, hopefully at UVIC. I would like to travel far away and take lots of pictures and meet new people, because I love meeting new people.

One piece of advice I would give to someone entering high school: “Don’t take it personally when people say mean things about you, because sometimes they just say that to make themselves feel better.”

I decided to enter the Pageant Program because I am most looking forward to the horseback riding and traveling and meeting new people. I am also looking forward to getting more self-esteem and confidence.

I am sponsored by Simpcw First Nation.

Hi! I am 16 years old, and I am proudly representing Noble Quarter Horses. On my spare time I enjoy horseback riding and quading. I love the outdoors and trying out new things! I attend local horse shows and rodeos, I was in the Rodeo Rednecks 4-H club for two years, and in the future I hope to attend the Mustang Million event (the Mustang Million is where you are assigned a wild mustang and in 30 days you compete in events with your mustang).

My favorite school subject is Art, simply because I love to draw! I have always enjoyed art class, probably because I can express my greatest passion, which would be horseback riding! I love to draw horses, but I always like a challenge. I challenge myself all the time by drawing things I have never drawn before.

I am so glad I joined the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador Program, it has given me a chance to try something new, and I learn so many great skills with it! Hopefully, I will see all you fellow readers at Ambassador events, or at the Barriere Fall Fair and Rodeo, feel free to come talk to me whether you have questions on this great program, or whether you just want to say “hello”!

I am sponsored by Noble Quarter Horses.

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Jenna Zietsov is fifteen years old. She is a grade ten student at Clearwater Secondary School, although she has already started taking grade eleven courses. She has received honour and effort roll all through high school.

Her favourite subjects are physics and French.

She has lived in Clearwater all of her fifteen years. Her mother grew up in this valley and her father has been here for 38 years. In Jenna’s spare time, she likes to play sports, play music and read. She participates in school volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She plays the piano, guitar, flute, and baritone saxophone.

After Jenna finishes high school, she plans to go to university. She is pondering many options for what she would like to go into, but recently she thinks that she wants to go in to psychology. She would like to do some travelling in Europe, but will put schooling before travelling. Jenna entered the Ambassador Program because she heard so many wonderful things about it from our Ambassador, Aliya. She is looking forward to participating in all the fun activities planned and being more involved with the valley communities. She hopes to learn lots from this program.

Jenna is sponsored by Jim’s Food Market.

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I am 16 years of age and in grade 11 at Clearwater Secondary school. My favourite subject is chemistry.

I have a big family. I live with my mom, sister, stepdad, and dog Karma. Most of my extended family, including my dad, live in Chilliwack. I was born in Chilliwack and currently live in Clearwater. I have lived in Clearwater for about nine months (as of April), and lived in Chilliwack for the rest of the time.

I like to paint, dance, walk, hang out with friends, and help people with their problems.

After I am out of high school, I would like to go to university. I would like to travel to South America, because I think their culture is really interesting, and I would like to experience it first hand. A piece of advice I’d give someone entering high school is: be yourself.

My favourite quote is “you never know until you try”.

I joined the pageant to help me gain confidence and become more comfortable in public and around people. I am looking forward to meeting new people and gaining all the new knowledge and experience the program will give me.

I am sponsored by Armour Mt. Office Services, Barriere.

I am 16 years old, and enrolled in grade 11. I attend CSS, and my favourite subject in school would have to be English and PE depending on what we are doing. I have an older sister Kaylee. She is 18, and she is one of my best friends. My mom’s name is Kendra and my dad’s name is David. I have one horse, 1 cat and 3 dogs. I was born in Salmon Arm, where I lived most of my life. I now live in Clearwater and I have for six years. I like spending time with friends, going to the beach and horseback riding, which is mostly what I do in my spare time. My hobbies are snowmobiling, barrel racing, and hiking with my family. When I complete high school I plan on becoming an RCMP officer. Something I would like to experience in my life would be to either go bungee jumping or sky diving because it looks like tons of fun. One achievement I am personally proud of is when I won the award for Most Improved Public Speaker from my first year of the Ambassador Program, because it makes me feel more confident. A piece of advice I would give to someone entering high school would be, “Don’t change who you are just to fit in, be yourself because it is way better than trying to be cool. My favourite quote is, “The only true failure is failure to try”- Sky Buck. I decided to join the Ambassador program again because last year I had the time of my life. I learned a lot, built up my confidence, had a lot of fun and met lots of new people. This program is defiantly a big confidence booster and a wonderful experience, it will defiantly change your life. I am sponsored by Barriere Lions Club.

Vanessa is 14 years old. She attends Barriere Secondary and is in grade nine. Her favourite subject is math.

Vanessa lives with her little sister Meghan, her mom, her dog Zues, and her cat Boots. She was born in Campbell River, lived a short time on Quadra Island, and has lived the past five years in Barriere. Vanessa likes the outdoors, music, Cody Simpson and sports. In her spare time, she hangs out with friends. Some of her favourite hobbies are any sports and acting. Once she has completed high school, Vanessa would like to go to UBC to become a dental assistant, and get her Bachelor of Science degree. One thing she would like to experience is skydiving, because she thinks it would be fun. One achievement Vanessa is proud of is getting the second lead roll in her school production of Hamlet.

One piece of advice Vanessa would give to someone entering high school is, “Don’t be scared, because the work is easy, and that big kids aren’t scary”. Her favourite quote is “everything I’ve ever wanted, but nothing I’ll ever need”.

Vanessa decided to enter the Ambassador Program because she thought it would be lots of fun and a great learning experience. She is most looking forward to learning proper etiquette in the Program.

Vanessa is sponsored by the Knights Inn, Barriere.

ABSOLUTE HAIR

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Open Seven Days A Week #3-98 W Old North Thompson Hwy. • 250-674-0110

Congratulations BOOKKEEPPING, TAX, ART GALLERY & Lana Laskovic, owner/ operator OFFICE SUPPLIES

Good Luck Kendall MacKay

#4 - 4480 Barriere Town Rd., PO Box 458, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

P. 250.672.9994

F. 250.672.9904 www.ambats.ca

E. ambats@live.ca

Lana Laskovic, owner/operator

#4-4480 Barriere Town Rd, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 P. 250-672-9994 • E. ambats@live.ca

www.ambats.ca

Candidates of 2013 Bill Kershaw

DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “O” (LOWER NORTH THOMPSON) Phone: (250) 319-4770 (Cell) Email: wka1224@telus.net

300- 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops,BC, Canada V2C 2A9

Tel: 250-377-8673 Email: admin@tnrd.bc.ca Fax: 250-372-5048 www.tnrd.bc.ca Toll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673

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Thursday, August 8, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal

2013

Fall Fair Ambassador Program Previously called the Fall Fair Pageant

Five of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Ambassador Program candidates for 2013 were first introduced with their sponsors on Banner Night, Apr. 25, at the Barriere Lions Hall. Candidate Kendall McKay, sponsored by Armour Mt. Office Services became a canidate shortly after (pictured above).

Pictured with sponsors standing behind their candidates are: (l to r) Miss Noble Quarter Horses Cherie Witts with sponsors Janette and Danny Noble, Miss Barriere Lions Club Kennedy Ash with sponsor rep Ron Lenoue, Miss Jims Food Market Jenna Zietsov with sponsor rep Kaylee Ash, Miss Knights Inn Vanessa Balatti with sponsor Raj Mahall, and Miss Simpcw First Nation Chelsea Wilson with Chief Rita Matthew.

Good luck to all this years Fall Fair ambassador Program Candiates

Congratulations Vaness Balatti! ~ From the staff at Knights Inn

Barriere Branch #242

4347 Yellowhead Highway • Barriere BC 250 672-9423 Liquor Store 250-672-5252

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Open Mid June — October 31

Wide variety of B.C. Fruits & Farm Fresh Vegetables

Good luck to all Fall Fair Ambassador Contestants!

BARRIERE

Lions Club

Good Luck to our Candidate Kennedy Ash

Brian & Brenda Carl - Hwy#5, McLure, B.C. Located right on the Yellowhead Highway

9am—7pm • 250-672-9366 After 7pm - 250-672-5795

4936 Barriere Town Road (Barriere Ridge Elementary) Box 219 • Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Phone: 250.672.9751 Email: inquiry@barriere.ca www.barriere.ca

Good Luck Royalty Candidates!

JEREMY REID - YOUR NORTH THOMPSON SPECIALIST

I will help you make the right real estate decisions

Jeremy Reid

258 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC

250-374-3331 • Fax 250-828-9544 jeremyreid@remax.net