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Fair full of fun and good memories

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(Left) The lawn tractor races were a big hit with the fall fair and rodeo crowd this year, especially the super modified race which produced a fair amount of speed, loud engine roars, and some

Fewer forest fires this summer

exciting jockeying for positions.

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Pictured (l to r) is Rick Nelson

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driving for Outlaw Acres, running a close turn around the track with the eventual winner of the race, Michael McNeil.

Tears 4 Justice stop overnight in Barriere

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

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Nine walkers

Ring-man Robin Schilling

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presents the 10-and-under lamb trophy to Lee Fraser of Louis Creek, while his mother Diana Fraser looks on.

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The sun shone down once again on all three days of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo in Barriere. This was the 64th year for the event, which celebrated 100 years of 4H in Canada throughout the weekend. Fair organizers say they were very happy with the turnout of visitors, and although Monday seemed a little light, the numbers were definitely up on Saturday and Sunday. In fact, there were so many people in Barriere over the weekend that cellular telephone service was almost non-existent due to all the activity on mobile devices, which apparently overloaded the Telus system, proving it not capable of handling that much traffic.

The North Thompson Agriplex drew a myriad of visitors who wanted to see the building that was built by the donations and hard work of hundreds of community and area businesses and individuals. One fair-goer summed the weekend up most elequontly when she said, “I am amazed at what a small community like Barriere can do because the people who live here have embraced a goal, and worked together to achieve it. I wish we could do that in my community. You are all most fortunate to live here.�

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ICBC seeks 4.9% rate hike

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Young local entrepreneur opens store in Barriere Barriere grad, Joshia Sweetnam, held the grand opening of his new store in Barriere called Sweetnam’s Nik Naks last weekend. The store becomes an addition to the family’s Sweetnams which is situated just a few doors down, with the Barriere Liquor Store in between. Joshia’s new store is well stocked with candy, chocolate and confections, giftware, clocks, and all manner of knick knacks.

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ICBC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1.

For an average driver who now pays $1,369 a year for basic insurance, the increase would add an extra $36. In its rate application to the B.C. Utilities Commission, ICBC is also seeking four per cent decrease in optional coverage that would reduce that annual bill by $25.

The last rate increase was 11 per cent in 2012, coupled with a six per cent cut in optional insurance where ICBC competes with private insurers.

In an open letter to custom-

ICBC interim CEO Mark Blucher ers, Mark Blucher, interim CEO of ICBC, says the increase is needed to keep up with increasing bodily injury claims, with higher payouts as more people turn to lawyers to dispute their insurance payouts.

Blucher said injury claim volume is also rising, including crashes involving drivers distracted by smartphones, and more pedestrians and cyclists on roads.

ICBC cut 260 positions last year after an audit of its operations showed its management ranks had swelled by 41 per cent between 2007 and 2011.

Blucher said ICBC’s administrative costs amount to five cents out of every premium dollar, with 86 cents going to claim payouts.

Bodily injury claims, for pain and suffering, futur e care and loss of wages totalled $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and $400 million higher than five years previously.

More liquor stores in B.C. may sell cold beer and wine

By Tim Petruk Kamloops This Week Another liquor-policy reform being eyed by the province would allow more government liquor stores to sell cold beer and wine, which has long been the domain of private stores.

Ten government stores already sell some refrigerated products, but the province will now test the waters for a major expansion.

Walk-in beer and wine “cold rooms” will open at the end of September at three stores in Burnaby, Duncan and Salmon Arm. That’s the first stage of a pilot project that will add four more walk-in beer and wine refrigeration coolers at existing stores in Oliver, Osoyoos, Mill Bay and Grand Forks later in the fall.

The province wants feedback on the idea as part of its alreadylaunched Liquor Policy

Review, along with several other proposals for reform.

The concept may be in for a rough ride from the organization representing private liquor stores.

The Alliance of Beverage Licensees of B.C. called the move a surprise and said it would throw private outlets and government stores into more direct competition.

The mood among local liquor retailers appears to be one of unease.

Paul Vinepal, owner of McCracken Pub and Liquor Store in Valleyview, said the market is tough enough as it is without government stores offering cold beer and wine.

“We don’t think it’s a good idea, to be honest,” he said.

“They let the private investor make an investment and now they are doing this.”

Vinepal said the

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move will likely further decrease profit margins for an industry that has been struggling in recent years.

“We are already being hit hard by the lower consumption,” he said, referencing the 0.05 immediate roadside-prohibition legislation enacted in B.C. almost three years ago.

“That’s already affecting us and the other pubs,” Vinepal said.

“The government shouldn’t be competing against private enterprises. It definitely will affect our business and it’s already tough as it is.”

Rick Pollon, owner of Halston Liquor Store, said he’s against the change, but not all that surprised.

“Well, my take on it is the government should keep their hands out of everybody’s pockets,” he said, noting the pricing structure is unfair for private retailers.

“We’re kind of set on how we operate in pricing. They’re not.

“They kind of make up the rules as they go.”

Pollon believes the change will have an impact on consumers.

“It probably will, but I don’t know what it will be,” he said.

“We won’t have a chance to know un-

til it happens.

“As it becomes more real, then it becomes more of a concern.”

John Yap, the parliamentary secretary for the liquor-policy review, said all other Canadian provinces offer refrigeration in most, if not all, of their government liquor stores.

“This is another area where we think B.C. is lagging behind other jurisdictions,” Yap said.

“Refrigeration units seem to be very popular with customers, but the public and industry will now have the opportunity to give us feedback on whether this is something they would like to see on a larger scale around the province.”

Other potential reforms being explored include licensing farmers’ markets and spas to serve alcohol and letting under-aged children have lunch at a pub with their parents during the day.

Public consultations run until Oct. 31 and a website for comments is to launch next month.

Don’t expect booze to get cheaper under any future reforms.

The province aims to at least maintain if not increase its revenue.

- with files from Jeff Nagel of Black Press

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Fewer forest fires this summer

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. has emerged from one of its sunnier summers in recent years with a below-average number of forest fires.

As of Sept. 1, the B.C. government’s wildfire management branch record 1,687 reported wildfires for the season, compared to an average year of nearly 2,000 fires.

This year’s fires burned a total of 11,434 hectares, far less than the average

damage of more than 130,000 hectares.

Wet weather returned with school to large parts of the province, after a sunny summer that saw several dry-weather records set. For the first time since records were kept, Vancouver airport recorded no rain for the entire month of July.

The number of reported fires so far this year is slightly higher than the total for last year, but the total area burned in 2012

was nearly 10 times greater. The province spent $133 million on firefighting last year, a total that should be much lower when the bills are added up for 2013.

Open burning remains banned for the Southeast Fire Centre region until as late as Sept.

20. Campfire bans were lifted Aug. 26 for the Kamloops and Coastal Fire Centre regions, and earlier in the month for the Northwest, Cariboo and Prince

George regions as dry conditions were relieved.

Despite public information campaigns and open burning restrictions, provincial statistics continue to show about 40 per cent of wildfires are human caused, with most of the rest sparked by lightning.

The relatively quiet fire season allowed B.C. to send crews to help battle wildfires in Washington, Montana and Idaho during August.

Verizon’s dropped call leaves Tories on hunt for new phone fix

By Jeff Nagel Black Press U.S. wireless giant Verizon’s declaration it’s not interested in entering the Canadian market appears to have dashed consumer hopes for cheaper cellphone rates and left Ottawa seeking a new white knight to inject more competition.

“Verizon is not going to Canada,” CEO Lowell McAdam told Bloomberg Monday, adding speculation that it would was “way overblown.”

Some analysts had predicted Verizon would take a long, slow approach to any move to buy one or more of the junior Canadian wireless companies that have struggled against the country’s big three dominant telecom firms.

If the biggest U.S. telco has abandoned a northern venture – and isn’t merely playing a waiting game to gain maximum advantage – it sends the federal government back to the drawing board on how to engineer the the improved competition it has said is required.

“It leaves us back where we started in the swamp with no solution,” SFU business and marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said.

The status quo is exactly what Telus, Bell Canada and Rogers want, he said, but a fierce public relations battle waged this summer by the big three and Ottawa means the issue is unlikely to go away.

Nor, Meredith predicted, is public demand for reform and dissatisfaction with high mobile rates.

Up in the air is what happens in an auction of wireless spectrum set for January, which had been dangled by Ottawa as a lure for a new foreign entrant, who presumably would buy a small firm like Wind Mobile or Mobilicity.

“The only scenario that could possibly unbalance things is for somebody with a lot of money to come in and start backing those little guys,” Meredith said.

“I’d call Vodafone. I’d keep the heat on.”

Vodafone is the British wireless firm that is selling its U.S. interests to Verizon for $130 billion. Verizon’s McAdam said the deal wasn’t a factor in its decision against coming to Canada.

Industry Minister James Moore has said the federal government’s policy will be good for consumers, regardless of whether Verizon comes north.

Meredith said there was no guarantee Verizon – which wouldn’t have been able to bundle wireless with home phone or TV services – would have offered the cut-rate prices telco-hating Canadians had dreamed about.

He noted U.S. retailer Target arrived this year, but not with lower U.S. pricing.

But he said Canadians “finally” got a real debate on the issue, crediting Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to push for change.

But he said the “relatively quiet” Harper government didn’t push the issue of unfair pricing hard enough and allowed the telecom firms to recover from what had seemed a winning cause for the Tories.

Most resonant for the telcos, he said, were their claims that Verizon price gouges in the U.S. and that it would unfairly tap into Canadianbuilt infrastructure, while Canadian firms don’t have the same access to U.S. networks.

“The telcos were making ground on the issue without even talking about pricing,” Meredith said. “The other side did bugger all from a strategic marketing standpoint.”

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The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, September 05, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Tom Fletcher

Back to school labour disputes

Another school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes.

First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts.

Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government.

The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers.

(Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that teacher raises will be funded by extra transfers from the provincial treasury as they try to get a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for another day.)

CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a large number of part-timers.

Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers.

The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustment.”

All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages.

Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half for the first two hours, and double time after that. Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum. It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time.

The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only dream about.

Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12.

The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come.

It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that.

There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction.

This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com . Twitter:@tomfletcherbc. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Thanks for the lawn mower races at the fair To the editor; On behalf of myself and my fellow racers, I would like to thank Insight Tire and Douglas Lake Equipment for organizing and sponsoring the

lawn mower races at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo this past weekend.

This was my first try at this sport, and while I am stiff and sore and have a lot to

learn, I had a great time, and I believe the crowd enjoyed it also.

So, this winter boys and girls, get in your garage or shop and build yourself a lawn

mower and enter next year.

And our sincere apologies to the chickens.....

Tom Love (The Lawn Ranger) Barrierre, B.C.

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National Trucking Week: we need more like you The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) calls truck drivers “professional drivers” to emphasize that people who drive for a living develop a skill set and pride in their work that sets them apart from those of us who don’t. Whether it gets official recognition as a skilled trade or not, navigating a semi-trailer combination requires not only technical acumen, but also patience, commitment and problem-solving skills. I know because I’ve tried it, and I’ll never possess the right skills.

To mark National Trucking Week, which runs this year from September 1 to 7, BCTA would like to extend sincere thanks to professional drivers across British Columbia and those who work with them and support them at home. Day in and day out, professional drivers deliver the necessities of life and more, including everything from groceries to smart phones, to meet the demands of the communities they service. And they carry out their work so efficiently that few of us ever suffer the want of an item we need simply because a truck arrived late.

Whether we continue to receive that level of service may be in question. The trucking industry needs large numbers of qualified drivers, and soon. According to the Conference Board of Canada, the average age of industry drivers in 2011 was 46. Far fewer young drivers are taking up a job that used to be number one for men in Canada. When you combine growing demand for road transportation services with driver retirements and other factors over the next seven years, projections are that for-hire carriers will be short 25,000 to 33,000 drivers nationwide by 2020.

How can we address such a gap? BCTA and our fellow trucking associations across Canada have been defining and implementing strategies for a number of years, including to support the hiring of skilled immigrants and development of entry-level driver training (including a high school program starting in September 2014 at the NorKam Trades Centre of Excellence in Kamloops).

We can’t miraculously fill those 33,000 seats.

To do that will take the cooperation, effort and vision of motor carriers, governments and the public generally, because what it may come down to is respect for the profession and the men and women who choose it.

The trucking industry is recognizing that to attract new candidates, it needs to embed a set of core values into operations and acknowledge that without drivers, the industry can’t exist.

Drivers need predictable weekly pay, competitive compensation packages, and fair recompense for reasonable expenses on the road.

Quality of life matters, and carriers can support it by defending a driver’s time and health from uncertain schedules, including avoidable delays at choke points like shippers’ loading

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Looking ahead, support from government and industry for a mandatory entry-level training standard for drivers will increase the profession’s prestige and better define the skill set that qualified drivers must have. Nothing equals on-road experience, but new entrants to the profession and prospective employers should both have confidence that training will start them off strong.

Smart carriers are already implementing strategies to support and retain their drivers, including additional company training, driver wellness programs and incentives for saving fuel (which also has documented safety benefits) and recognition for long service.

Why does the public need to be involved? Professional drivers share the road with vehicles of all types, but driving a big rig is nothing like driving a passenger car. Heavy trucks take longer to get up to speed, are hard to stop once there, and need more room to maneuver.

Professional drivers are trained to deal with the particular requirements of their vehicles.

There’s a lot to respect in the skill and presence of mind a professional driver needs to operate his or her truck on heavily congested highways and city truck routes, and the best thing other drivers can do to is give them room – lots of it – and grant them some patience. We are all the ultimate beneficiaries of their work.

Driving is a fine and necessary profession.

Kudos during National Trucking Week 2013 to those who practice it safely every day in B.C. and to all those in the industry who work alongside them.

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Tears 4 Justice stop overnight in Barriere

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The Tears 4 Justice walkers came through Barriere on Wednesday, August 28.

This grass-roots volunteer based group is committed to raising awareness for the missing and murdered women and children of Canada.

Their ultimate goal is to seek justice, closure, equality and accountability for all those family members who came forward with their stories of lost loved ones, and to address the overall issue of violence against women and children.

They stand in unity with all family members in their demands for justice and a national public inquiry or national missing

and murdered women and children symposium to discuss and devise a national action plan to eliminate all forms of violence towards women and children.

They started walking on June 21, 2013, from Membertou, Sydney, Nova Scotia, and are walking to Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

The nine walkers and their support team stayed overnight in tents on the grounds of St. George’s Catholic Church on Barriere Town Road.

The community of Barriere held a pot-luck dinner for them on the Wednesday evening, to help them with costs on their journey across Canada.

From Barriere the walkers will contin-

ue on their journey, heading for Kamloops, and from there to Cache Creek, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, a series of other towns, and plan to finish their walk in Prince Rupert by September 20.

For more information, check out their facebook page, look for “Tears 4 Justice”.

Nine individuals participating in the Tears 4 Justice Walk enjoyed Barriere hospitality on Aug. 28, sharing a community pot luck supper, and staying overnight on the grounds of St George’s Catholic Church. Pictured l-r are: Mabel Todd, Rhonda House, Gladys Radek, Lorelei Williams, Alaya McIvor, Kelly Houle, William Dick, Aleck Clipton, and Free Willy.

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Fall Fair Hall awards handed out The North Thompson Fall Fair exhibit hall trophies were presented to this year’s winners on Monday, Sept. 2. Winners were: • The Best Bale of Hay, sponsored by Piva Hay Ranches Ltd., was presented by Marie Piva to Brian Gunderson.

• The RHU Castle Cup for Best of Show in the Wine, sponsored by the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo (NTFFR), was presented by hall convenor Sylvia Chivers to Heather DeFelice who accepted it on behalf of the winner Shirley Rodrique, who was unable to attend the presentations.

• The Hank Searle Memorial Trophy for High Aggregate in Boys and Girls Sectin, sponsored by Kelly Searle, was present by Kelly Searle to Tyson Schilling.

• The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Best Scarecrow, donated by Art Knapp, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Tom Omasta.

• The Leone Woodwad Memorial, High Aggregate for Flowers, sponsored by NTFFR, went to Barb Denton, who was not in attendance during the presentations.

• The Inge Rainer Memorial, Home Canning Aggregate, sponsored by the Rainer family, was presented by NTFFRA vice-president Karl Rainer to Betty Foote.

• The Margot Hillman Trophy for Highest Combined Points in Hand Knitting, Hand Embroidry, Crocheting, Hand Quilting and Rug Hooking, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Margaret Edgar.

• The Larson Family Award, Hall Grand Aggregate (Top Hall Exhibitor), sponsored by NTFFR, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Dorothy Schulte.

The Inge Rainer Memorial, Home Canning Aggregate, sponsored by the Rainer family, was presented by Karl Rainer to Betty Foote.

The Hank Searle Memorial Trophy for High Aggregate in Boys and Girls Sectin, sponsored by Kelly Searle, was present by Kelly Searle to Tyson Schilling.

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The Larson Family Award, Hall Grand Aggregate, sponsored by NTFFR, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Dorothy Schulte.

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Best Scarecrow, donated by Art Knapp, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Tom Omasta.

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Thanks to all the fair volunteers What a great weekend for the 64th annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo! We had great weather all through the fair and a good number of visitors that came to enjoy the fair, rodeo and the parade. I only got to see the parade spectators but the pictures show some great effort put into the floats this year. A big round of applause for all the younger folk for getting your parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, older siblings and friends out to watch the parade. For parade participants seeing happy people makes all the hard work of putting an entry together worthwhile.

All of council and district staff that were not working over the weekend were involved in the fair in one way or another. They joined the dozens of volunteers that join together each year to put on the fair and rodeo. Unlike other events, that have paid staff and a board of directors that draw a stipend, the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo is for the most part made possible through the hard work of volunteers. For 64 years the NTFF&R Association has put together one of the pre-

miere agriculture events in the province. The level of coordination throughout the event is consistently outstanding and the enthusiasm of the volunteers grows year over year.

Other communities have seen their events wither and die.

This is due mostly to the people that make them happen, either by moving away or getting to the age that they are simply not able to carry out the many tasks involved.

The reality is that there is no magic involved in putting on an event like the fall fair. It is simply a combination of good planning and hard work. Hard work that needs to be shared, and shared by a great number of like minded people.

Agricultural fairs give those of us that are not ranchers or farmers a chance to see up close the results of thousands of hours of hard work. The people that work all year long to raise crops and take care of livestock are the ones volunteering their time at the fair to showcase the agriculture lifestyle. We all owe them a vote of thanks.

The fall fair is a chance to see the 4H club members and other entrants that have worked hard show off

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what they know and have done. A great deal of learning comes out of preparing for the fair, and it is an important time of the year for those that live and work in the agriculture industry. For the 4H clubs, the fair allows for competition in a setting that is meant to be fun and not all about winning.

I am going to address something here that is sure to come up.

It is around my previous statement of “and the enthusiasm of the volunteers grows year over year.” Some may say this is not true. It is my belief, though, that they are mistaking the level of enthusiasm with the number of volunteers. The number of those that come forth to volunteer is shrinking each year, yet the need continues to grow.

Those that do step up to the plate are exceptionally enthusiastic and that is what keeps them coming back and doing a tremendous job.

Volunteers are a pre-

cious resource in any community. Volunteers make the fall fair happen. Volunteers coach our sports teams and guide the 4H and other youth organizations. In small communities the Search and Rescue and fire department are volunteer organizations.

Like other volunteers, they do the job because they know they will be providing a valuable service. We need to respect the work of all our volunteers and support them in their efforts. If we lose sight of this, nothing good will happen. Recently, all the members of a volunteer fire department quit in support of their chief who was suspended over his efforts to make sure his people were doing the work they volunteered for, and were trained for a task best done by others.

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Parade winner The Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 1, was well attended with between 30 and 40 different entrants, from vintage cars, to horse and riders, to floats, and even a few scooters. Spectators lined the route all the way to the fair grounds, cheering on the parade and collecting candy that was handed out by many of the participants. It was nice to hear the music coming from several of the floats this year. Pictured above is the first place winner of Best Float, the Yellowhead 4-H Club. Second place went to the Christian Life Assembly float, and third place went to the Barriere Country Feeds entry.

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Former student shares memories of Avola's schoolhouse Eleanor Deckert The following is an interview at the Avola log schoolhouse with Evelyn Craig McKay on Aug. 4, 2013.

ED: What memories come back to you while you are here today in the Avola log schoolhouse?

EM: I loved school.

I started school in Avola when I was five years old. We lived close by and I walked on the path home for dinner at noon.

The school district provided exercise books. There was no electricity. The natural light came through these windows. To keep warm the older students fed the wood stove all day.

ED: Do you remember any specific teachers?

EM: Mr. Martin was from Victoria. He was a character, but an excellent teacher. Once he broke his leg. They say he was drunk and fell on the ice in front of the store.

While he was in the hospital in Kamloops he sent us lessons for four months. Then we sent the lessons back to him on the train for his corrections.

Miss Spackman was supervising us.

She had been overseas and came directly out of the armed forces.

ED: Did you go on with more schooling after elementary school in Avola?

EM: I did correspondence in Avola for Grade 9, lived in

Evelyn Craig McKay sits in a seat approximately in the same location as where she sat when she was a student at Avola’s log schoolhouse.

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Students from Avola School take part in an outing in 1946. Pictured are (back, l-r) Evelyne Craig, Molly Craig, teacher Muriel Poulton (now Muriel Dunford and residing in Clearwater, here she is 18 years old and on her first teaching job), Bernice Craig, Hilda Jamrich (front, l-r) Jimmie Jamrich, Helen Jamrich, unknown girl, Ernie Jamrich. The Avola CN railroad station, tool house and water tower are in the background.

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Kamloops so I could go to Kam High and Saint Ann’s. After marriage and four children, when my youngest son was six years old, I finished Grades 11 and 12.

ED: Did you go to the city?

EM: The first time I ever went to Kamloops I was 12 years old! I didn’t even know how to use a telephone. Other than

that we went to the doctor in Blue River by train.

ED: When did your family come to Avola?

EM: My parents, Thomas and Agnes Craig, came to Avola in 1935.

Vernetta (1924-1954) born in Vernon, Evelyne (1932) born at Messiter, Molly (1935-2013) born at Cottonwood and Bernice (1937-2012)

born at home in Avola.

The doctor came by train from Blue River and Mrs. Cederholm was the midwife.

ED: Tell me about your dad?

EM: My dad was Scots and English. He was a trapper at the head of Adams Lake.

Dad liked to experiment with grafting apples.

Dad went to the Okanagan for fruit

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every year. He was a logger and pole cutter at Messiter. Imagine all the telegraph, hydro and telephone poles needed across Canada!

He also ran the logging camp above Mike Roddy’s place.

ED: What about your mom?

EM: My mom, Agnes Tronson, was part Native from Vernon. Dinner at noon was the big meal

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of his work is remarkable; it

carve on it!”

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

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

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“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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of the day. Supper was the lighter meal in the evening. Mother did lots of canning, even the venison my dad hunted. W e had goats for milk, chickens for eggs and meat, a pig, and we always had a huge garden including a 1/2 acre of raspberries and 1/2 acre of strawberries. I remember the red crab apple jelly. So much of her work was

about preparing food.

She did all the baking for the logging camp in Avola. An excellent baker, I still remember her matrimonial cake.

ED: What did people do for fun in Avola?

EM: We went sledding and played baseball. I helped the ladies do their hair for Saturday night dances and whist or cribbage games at the Community Hall. We had Sunday School: Anglican, United Church and Catholic, my parents allowed us to go to whatever was available.

Mrs Gibson ran Canadian Girls in Training. Our family listened to radio plays: “I Love a Mystery” was too scary for me and we laughed at “Fibber McGee and Molly.”

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Meet our new school principals Barriere gets new principal for elementary, plus new principal and vice for high school

Gordon Cumming

Principal Barriere Elementary School This is Gordon Cumming’s 23rd year of teaching, at elementary and secondary schools. He served as vice-principal for two years at Lloyd George Elementary, three years at Westsyde Secondary, and was term principal at McGowan Park.

Cumming says he learned a lot at the secondary level, but really found out where his passion was, which is “with the little kids”.

Having lived in Kamloops for 43 years, the last 22 of those years with wife Susan (a public health nurse), and with their two children, Teghan and Jensen.

Cumming says the community of Barriere is no stranger to him, having spent many days over the years at the annual fall fair, visiting with friends at East Barriere Lake, and camping at Agate Bay. “I love being outside,” said the principal, “I am a triathlete which involves swim, bike, run; I marathon run, and I love soccer and coach it as well.

I am a family person, and believe that family comes first.”

He notes that his

“quirks” include; being organized, personal space needs to be respected, and that he has been an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan since age six, although he does cheer for the Vancouver Canucks as well.

Cumming says he has heard that Barriere Elementary is a “very well run school.

The teaching staff are dedicated, positive, and work well together.”

“My leadership style is to encourage that,” noted the new principal, “I look at staff as a team. Team members have rolls.

It doesn’t matter who messes up – we are a team. We will just pick ourselves up as a team, and celebrate our successes as a team.”

“Kids come first.

We adults have to work around that – they are our clientele.”

Cumming says he believes strongly in having an open door policy as principal. “I want to be transparent. I want to be positive. I see the many benefits in being approachable.”

The principal says his focus will be on “what students need for learning, support and education”. He believes that it is essential to continue with the successful Strong Start program.

When asked if Barriere might just be a stepping stone to another position elsewhere, the new principal said, “I am commited to being in Barriere as long as they need me. I have no timeline. The com-

munity and the staff here in Barriere have been more than welcoming. It’s a great community with lots of pride. I’m looking forward to being here.”

Ken Rife

Principal Barriere Secondary School Barriere Secondary’s new principal says two of his first priorities will be to build on the strengths and programs already in place at the school, and to “get a feel for the community as a whole”.

Principal Rife was born and raised in Williams Lake, and has been teaching in the Kamloops area since 1997. He served as principal at Lloyd George Elementary, four years as viceprincipal at South Kamloops Secondary, and also taught at Chase Secondary, Westsyde Secondary, John Peterson, and Logan Lake.

Rife lives in Kamloops with his wife Sheri (an English teacher at South Kam), and their children Everleigh and Grayson.

The principal says he is personally big on

physical fitness and athletics, and is very much an advocate for sports, especially rugby and golf.

Looking at a September 2013 enrollment of approximately 170 students, the principal says, “I’m very excited to be here, it’s a real honour to be a principal at any school. When a community has only one high school, it is a focal point of the community.”

He says he believes in being accessible to anyone who wants to drop in and talk.

“Anyone can stop by and talk about what is important to them; the curriculum, the culture of the school or the community.”

“Every school and every program is a different culture. I believe in creating relationships, so I will be having focus groups with kids and parents to see what they want.”

Rife says hearing what the kids want directly from them is important to him.

“I want to hear it from them.

There are some really good things happening here at the school, and I want it to be a place where the kids actually like to come. I’m big on student leadership, and want to bring that in. I want to create opportunities where students are collaborating, creating, and innovating their own programs. I want to move into a more innovative approach if there is something they want to explore.

But first I want to get to know the students.”

Rife says he has taught at eight or nine schools and he enjoys his job immensely.

“I really want to stay here for awhile.

My door is always open – come on in.”

Cory Carmichael

Vice-principal Barriere Secondary School Barriere Secondary’s new vice-principal says he feels like he’s come home.

Raised in Darfield and McLure, he was a graduate of Barriere Secondary back in 1992. His parents, Ann and Bruce Carmichael, were active members of the community, and were especially busy with the North Thompson Fall Fair, as his grandparents, Pat and Bill Stewart were founding members.

The vice-principal says he now lives in Kamloops with wife Holly (communications coordinator for the BC Cattleman’s Association), and their two daughters, Eden and Neve.

Carmichael says he started his teaching career off at two First Nations schools around Fort Nelson. “My first school was a two story Atco special, with a brass bell and 13 kids from

grade 2 to 7. I also worked at a kindergarten to grade 12 school for nine years.”

Recently Carmichael served as assistant principal at a Secwepemc school for two years, and last year was acting principal at Kumsheen Secondary in the Gold Trail District.

“I’m very excited to be back in School District 73 and Barriere,” said Carmichael with a smile, “I previously spent a lot of time in the principal’s office here, but not in this capacity. I’m really looking forward to connecting with the community and this great school again.”

He notes the first priorities will be “... building relationships with students, staff and parents.”

Carmichael says that both himself and Principal Rife are excited about continuing on with the good work already done at the

school, and building on it.

“We want to build a sense of trust, let students, staff, parents and the community get to know who we are, and encourage an open door policy, so people will feel comfortable stopping in to see us.”

“We have to be innovative and creative to get kids interested in school,” said Carmichael, “We want to build on the school culture, and have kids want to come to school, and like to come to school. We want them to feel good when they come in through the front doors. It’s important that kids feel connected where they go to school; it could be to the custodian, the bus driver, a staff member.

We want kids to want to be here.”

Carmichael says having a sense of humour, and being able to have fun in a good way keeps everyone coming back for more.

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The bronze medal winners at the BC Senior’s Games carpet bowling men and women’s 55+ team of four were valley residents; Hector Denton of Little Fort.

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In the women’s 70-74 100m freestyle (swimming), Barbara Smith of Barriere won the bronze medal. Smith was also part of the four person team in the women’s 320-359 4x25m freestyle relay, and the women’s 320-359 4x25m medley relay, in both of which they won gold. Her teammates were: Elizabeth Naylor, Kamloops; Muriel Hurlbert, Salmon Arm; and Linda MacPherson, Blind Bay. In the equestrian men and women’s 65+ driving, level 2, Richard Arthur, also of Barriere, won the gold medal.

In the carpet bowling men and women’s 55+ team of four, the bronze medal was won

by the team consisting of: Sharon March, Little Fort; Hector Denton, Little Fort; Donna Smith, Barriere; and Lil Klassen, Barriere. Also in carpet bowling, for the men and women’s 55+ team of two, the bronze medal was won

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In whist, the flight D 55+ pairs silver medal was won by Gordon and Marylynn Crichton, Barriere.

In swimming, Kay Knox of Clearwater won two silver medals, one for the women’s 75-79 800m freestyle, and the other for the women’s 75-79 100m breaststroke.

In cycling, Jean Nelson of Clearwater won three silver medals, one each for the women’s 75-79 time trial, the women’s 7570 road race, and the women’s 75-79 hill climb.

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Bronze medal winners in carpet bowling for the men and women’s 55+ team of two were, Anke Zijderveld and Ernie Yungen of Barriere. er of Clearwater, won bronze for the men’s 75-79 0-20.0 index, while Ron Hadley, also of Clearwater, won bronze for the men’s 65-69 low gross ‘A’.

In equestrian, Carol McNeil, of Clearwater, won silver for the men and women’s 65+ dressage, level 1, test 3.

Also in swimming, the gold medal for the women’s 280-319 4x25m medley relay was won by the team of Julia Marr, Kamloops, Gail Russell, Kamloops, Kay Knox, Clearwater, and Maureen Thomas, Kamloops.

The men’s 65-69 slo pitch team, ‘the Kamloops Old Stars’, of which Ken Best of Heffley Creek and Larry McMillan of

Clearwater were members, won the bronze medal.

The team of Carol Bugera, Louis Creek, and Dennis Seevers, Kamloops, won gold in Whist, flight D 55+ pairs.

In ice hockey, men’s 60+, the team ‘Bear Mountain Grizzlies’, of which Larry Dobson of Louis Creek was a member, won gold.

In Whist, the team of Gordon and Monica Ireland of McLure won the flight E 55+ pairs.

And finally, in slo pitch, the men and women’s 55+ mixed team of ‘Kamloops Old Time Swingers’ won bronze; Earl Mattice of McLure was part of that team.

Minor Hockey Referee Clinic • Sept. 21 • Must be preregistered – call 250 674 2143 for info Clearwater & District Minor Hockey • Ice Times begin Sept. 17 • Open to Boys and Girls.

Become part of a winning team. • Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. www.cdmha.info • Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Raft Mountain Skating Club • Register @ www.raftmountain.com Adult Hockey: Mens Drop In Hockey • will begin Sept. 17 @ 8:00pm Oldtimers Hockey • begins Sept. 22 @ 7:00pm

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

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Cross country trail race won by local youth

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The 2013 North Face Dirty Feet Cross Country MTB Marathon was held at Sun Peaks on July 21. The North Face Dirty Feet is a trail racing events company based in the Okanagan. The races they organize take the competitors over a variety of terrain, including rocks, roots, logs, and up and down ski hills.

Barriere resident, Alex McDonald, competed in this race, and shared his experience with the Star/Journal.

“It was a steep trail, very narrow, and had lots of debris and rock; I did not like that very much, said McDonald.

Despite his dislike of the terrain in the race, McDonald managed to keep his focus and won the first place spot for the 20 km version of the race (there is also a 40 km and a 60 km race the same day). Part of the course included a 7 km uphill run which he completed in 1.13 minutes.

McDonald says he has been involved in sports with his mom since he was about two years old. And from then on, nothing could stop him from his passion for sport.

“I started training seriously once I was in high school,” said the young man, “Then I got

into competition when I was in grade seven, playing soccer and downhill skiing.

McDonlad says his training coach insists that he complete a certain number of hours every week, which he does; spending many hours biking on a new, top of the line cross country bike.

McDonald’s mom, Tammy, says her son worked all summer doing yard work, including working for the District of Barriere, to pay for this special bike, along with a little bit of financial help from his parents.

What does this young athlete have planned for the future?

“I want to do more off season biking,” says McDonald, “That helps for training to do the serious skiing competitions later.”

When asked if he thinks he has a positive influence on the youth in the community, his reply was “I might... if they see me biking and training around here they may get interested in sports too”.

Barriere youth, Alex McDonald won the 20 km, 2013 North Face Dirty Feet Cross Country MTB Marathon which was held at Sun Peaks on July 21.

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BCRA rodeo results from the North Thompson Fall Fair Winners of the BCRA classes at the NT Fall Fair & Rodeo held Labour Day weekend in Barriere were: • Bareback: Denver DeRose of Kamloops with a score of 81 • Pee Wee Barrels: Elly Farmer of Savona with a score of 18.125 • Junior Barrels: Jessica MacDonald of 150 Mile House with a score of 17.535 • Ladies Barrels: Julie Leggett of Kamloops with a score of 16.768 • Junior Breakaway: Troy Gerard of Savo-

na with a score of 2.3 • Bull Riding: Steve Hokmann of Quesnel with a score of 83 • Breakaway Roping: Jake Herman of Chase tied with Kyle Bell of Houston with a score of 2.4 • Steer Wrestling: Luke Simonin of Naramata with a score of 4.9 • Tiedown Roping: Steele DePaoli of Longview, Alberta, with a score of 9.6 • Team Roping: the team of Chad Evenson of Pritchard and Mike Beers of Kamloops, with a score of 5.8

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If you have children, it’s good to have a digital thermometer in the house to take their temperature when they are ill. The advantage of the new digital units, is that they can record temperatures in the mouth, armpit, or rectum in under a minute. The old mercury-filled thermometers are no longer recommended. The ear thermometers are not recommended for newborns.

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Vision problems in the elderly can affect how medications are taken. Tell your pharmacist if you have problems reading the prescription labels on your medication.

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What does a photographer do on a rainy day

What does a photographer do on a rainy day?

This photographer’s options don’t include getting his clothes and equipment wet. When the rain outside has filled the paths with puddles I try to fine momentary instances when the sky lightens up for some shooting and then creating with Photoshop.

After two hot and dry summer months dark clouds rolled in seemingly out of nowhere and the rain came down. The damp, cool, afternoon breeze was a nice refreshing change, and I had just set my camera bag and tripod on the porch and was planning to make an afternoon drive to a local waterfall when it began to pour. Well, that was out.

What does a photographer do? I suppose I could have turned on some music and picked up the unfinished novel I have been trying to get back to. There were some silly movies on the television, and I could have snuggled up on the couch and watched one or two, or (and I liked this one the least) I could have pushed my way into my messy

workshop to continue the never-ending job of cleaning up. However, none of those seemed all that interesting as I stood looking at the rain falling on the garden out the front door.

Fortunately for me the rain wasn’t hard and constant. It would come and go, leaving spaces of time for clearing, with moments of sun poking through the clouds. So during some clear moments, I mounted a macro lens on my camera, grabbed my tripod and went outside.

I looked for interesting plants with raindrops to photograph until the rain began again, then I’d go back inside and wait for the next lull in the rain, however, I then had image files that I could download to my computer. And while I waited to go out again I could sit and creatively work with the pictures I just captured.

I spent the afternoon that way, I’d go out when the rain lightened up, wander around the yard and photograph anything with water drops that caught my eye, return to the house when the rain returned and work on those im-

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John E n ma n age files till I could go out again. I snacked, had a couple glasses of wine, and spent a great afternoon with photography. What could be better than that?

There is always something in the garden no matter the weather, sun, snow or, like on that enjoyable day, intermittent rain. The slight overcast day was perfect for my subjects. Bright sun will increase a subject’s contrast making it hard to capture details in the extremes, and I wanted to hold on to what details I could. The diffused daylight reduced the number of f/stops from black to white.

I used two different lenses, a 200mm macro lens and a 70-180mm macro. I wasn’t after anything in particular so I just changed lenses depending on my mood.

I positioned a reflector sometimes, used a wireless, off-camera flash mounted on a light stand for others, and neither for when the sun

really came out.

I suppose I am a bit of an opportunist and I regularly can be seen wandering around the yard and neighborhood with my camera in search of nothing in particular. I just like taking pictures rain or shine.

About getting out there with a camera the famous French photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue said it best, “It’s marvelous, marvelous! Nothing will ever be as much fun. I’m going to photograph everything, everything!”

I am in complete agreement, how about you?

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Celebrating 35 Years

Herb & Lemon Roasted Chicken 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbsps sugar 2 lemons, 1 juiced & 1 sliced 2 oranges, 1 juiced & 1 sliced 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste 10-12 pieces bone-in chicken parts (thighs & legs are best) 1 onion (any kind), thinly sliced

1 tsp dried or fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp dried or fresh rosemary, chopped chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), for garnish, optional Preheat oven to 400F. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, & salt & pepper. Place chicken in a rimmed 13” x 9” baking dish. Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. Place parts skin side up & spread them out evenly in the pan. Arrange slices of lemon, orange & onion around & under the chicken. Sprinkle all over generously with thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked & juices run clear. Remove parts to a serving platter & garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

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

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

Barriere Royal Canadian Legion Branch #242

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Asparagus Summer Salad 2 lbs large asparagus 1 cup coarsely grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese (3 oz) 3 tbsps fresh lemon juice 2 tbsps warm water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt & freshly ground

pepper Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus into long, thin strips & transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the Parmigiano-Reggiano with the lemon juice, water & olive oil. Add to the asparagus & toss to coat. Season the salad with salt & pepper & serve at once.

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Crockpot Blackberry Cobbler 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup biscuit mix 2 eggs 2 tsps vanilla 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk 2 tbsps butter, melted 3 cups frozen blackberries Vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip Combine sugar & biscuit mix in large bowl, stir in eggs, vanilla, evaporated milk & butter. Mix well.

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“Our mission is to serve veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country.” This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall.

Regular events include Crib and Darts (Sept-May), Meat Draws every Saturday, and frequent dances.

Anyone 19 years and older is welcome to join.

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Sep 9 - BSS Booster Club & PAC AGM, 5:30pm @ BSS Library Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Barriere Hospice: Every other month. Loans out handicap equipment - call 250-672-9391.

Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681.

Sep 12 - Free Instructional Workshop on outdoor exercise Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact equipment, 12pm & 5pm @ Fadear Park. All ages.

Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

Sep 13 - Free Instructional Workshop on outdoor exercise Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 equipment, 11am @ Fadear Park. Seniors age 55+.

Sep 13-14 - BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar & AGM. Call Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Breanda Jones 250-672-9737 or Kim Fennell 250-320-7689 Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. Sep 14 - BBQ Steak Dinner after In-House Raffle @ Legion. on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

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Sep 14-15 - World Wide Paint Out event, all day @ Barriere BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Darcey 250-318-9975.

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Sep 15 - Terry Fox Run @ Bandshell, Fadear Park. Registration Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.

Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, at 10am, Run starts at 11am.

Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Sep 21 - Legion Golf Tournament 250-672-5913.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ L6ittle Fort Sep 21 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Kamloops Curling Club. Music by Jones 250-957-8440.

Jaccard Music Services (DJ). Tickets: 250-372-0091 or 374-2774. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Hall.

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Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 11:30am-2:30pm at Sep 21-22 - Acrylic Workshop @ NTVIC, sponsored by Yellowhead Artists Cooperative. To register call Norma Stewart NTVIC from end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. All Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am. welcome.

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Sep 22 - NT Arts Council AGM, 2pm @ Little Fort Hall. New Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672- Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of members welcome (membership is $10/year). life for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

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Sep 25 - Raise A Reader Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Sep 26-30 - 74th Annual BC Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair Barriere Food Bank: every other Wed. starting Jun 5. Call for Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. grounds. info 672-0029 (leave a message).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RESTLESS LEG Syndrome unemployed, may be eligible and leg cramps?

Fast relief in Servers: FT/PT Blue River #C0190 • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent LABOURERS – Woodco Sawmills PT/FT CB0206 re-training dollars.

Book an appointment to one hour. Sleep at night. ProvPrepone Cook/Kitchen Helper: Rvr or active EI clients with a career plan FIRE FIGHTERS – B0211 enFOREST for over 32 years. see of our counselors forFT/Blue information. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri #C0189 in mind seeking assistance through LEVEL 3 FIRST AID ATTENDANT – B02128-4 We look forward to seeing you: come in EST 1-800-765-8660.

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Genuine Coin Collector Buyer “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Collections, Olympic Gold & Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 Operated by Yellowhead Community Services In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of CommerceThe andEmployment Yellowhead Community Program ofServices BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia Used Postage Stamps A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock.

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Cook: Partthird Time/Little Fort #CB0220 Housekeepers: Seas/Clw #C0147 Drop stamps off at front counter Waiter/Waitress: Part Time/Little Fort #CB0219 Front Desk Attendant: Seas/Bl Riv #CB0141 of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret Seasonal/Little at (250)672-9330.

Housekeeper: Fort #CB0218 Cashier: FT/PT Little Fort #C0123

IT WILL GO ON LINE!

Wellness D&A Referrals Worker: Part Time/ Barriere #CB0217

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Caution: School buses back on roads

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whereby oncoming traffic is not required to Motorists are re- stop). Also, school busminded that yellow es are required by law to school buses are back stop at all railway crosson the roads this fall. ings; motorists should Remain vigilant, pa- likewise be prepared tient and responsible so to stop behind school that everyone gets where buses.

Breaking the law they are going safely.

Every driver, ap- is costly – fines are as proaching from both di- high as $2,000 and morections toward a school torists can expect up to bus with overhead red nine demerit points for signal-lights flashing, the first offense. Your must stop and shall not province’s or territory’s proceed until the bus licensing bureau webmoves or the overhead site has current penalty red signal-lights have information. Travel by stopped flashing (ex- school bus is 16 times cept on highways sepa- safer than travelling in a rated by a median strip, family car per passenger A18 www.starjournal.net per kilometre of travel, according to a study by HURCH Transport Canada. In IRECTORY addition, each school bus made and imported into Canada has approximately 40 standard safety features built into the design and construcCHURCH A18 www.starjournal.net

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tion. These include specialized brake systems, lighting, emergency exits, escape hatches in the roof, and high padded seatbacks that cushion the impact of a crash.

It is most common for injuries to be sustained once children are outside the bus. Children may be hit by their own school bus or other vehicles, underlining the need for all motorists to abide by the laws and be vigilant with student pedestrians and bicyclists.

Make sure you: • Abide by the school bus traffic laws.

• Watch for children running to catch their bus. They have been known to pay little regard for their own safety and may dart out in traffic.

• Respect the crossing guards and slow

OF ST. PAUL C4464HURCH Barriere Town Road DIRECTORY

Worship Sunday 11:00

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome CHURCH theOF Rev.ST. Brian Krushel PAUL

Office: 250 Town 672-5653 4464 Barriere Road www.norththompsonpc.ca

Worship Sunday 11:00

A worshipping community of ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN Anglicans, United & Lutherans

CATHOLIC CHURCH All Are Welcome Sunday Mass - 9am

Office: 250 672-5653 & Saturday Mass - 9am www.norththompsonpc.ca

Father Donal O’Reilly ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY Sunday Mass - 9am 4818 Annesty Rd. Wednesday, Friday (Across from High School) &9:30am Saturday 9am AdultMass Sunday- School 10:30am Sunday Service Father Donal O’Reillyand Children’s Sunday School Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 Pastor: Lance Naylor CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY Youth Pastor: James Mason 4818672-0111 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) www.clabarriere.org

THE OPEN DOOR PASTOR TODD ENGLISH

Join us for refreshments after the Service.

FELLOWSHIP 11:00 Sundays at the Ridge Phoneam250-672-1864 anytime.

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime.

Seventh-day Adventists

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

Microsoft telephone scam hits computer owners again Submitted

A well known ploy to pilfer your pennies has recently reared its ugly head again in the Interior of B.C., as police say they have received a number of reports of the so-called Microsoft scam.

The scam consists of a cold-call from a person claiming to represent a wellknown brand, such as Microsoft, who then proceeds to tell the victim they are checking into a computer problem, infection or

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children about safe conduct in roadways and on school buses.

Prevention is the key to safety. With education and awareness, all children should be able to get safely to school and home again. Take the time to review, remember, follow and share these valuable rules and tips with other drivers and your children.

Whooping cough and measles cases cause health concerns

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A recent increase in whooping cough and measles in our province has a regional Medical Health Officer concerned, and he is reminding parents to make sure their children are immunized so they are not at risk.

“The West Kootenays have had a surge of whooping cough cases in children over the last few weeks, following a large whooping cough outbreak there in 2010,” said Dr. Rob Parker, Medical Health Officer. “We have also seen measles activity this summer in the Lower Mainland, including the worrisome exposure of newborns in a hospital maternity ward in the Fraser Valley. The West Kootenays and the Fraser Valley have some of the lowest childhood immunization rates in the province.”

Both measles and whooping cough can spread quickly and easily among those who aren’t vaccinated. These infections can cause serious consequences for any child, but newborns and infants are at greatest risk. The best way to protect newborns and infants is through high vaccination rates - also known as herd immunity.

“When a large percentage of a population is vaccinated, a disease can’t take hold,” said Dr. Parker. “When childhood immunization rates

fall below 90 per cent we start losing the protection offered by herd immunity and this puts unimmunized children and newborns at increased risk. So, it is no surprise that we see recurrent outbreaks of communicable diseases in communities with the lowest immunization rates.”

Dr. Parker recommends that parents review all their children’s immunization records to make sure they are up to date with their shots before the new school year starts. You can find out what vaccine your child needs on ImmunizeBC at http://immunizebc.ca/vaccine-schedules.

“All parents want to do what is best to protect their families, so it is important for them to know that vaccines are safe and that the main side effects such as a sore arm or mild fever are minor and temporary,” adds Dr. Parker. “It does take a village to raise and protect all children. Each parent immunizing their child protects not only them but their friends and neighbours children.”

B.C. has a comprehensive publicly funded immunization program for children and adults that protects against 16 illnesses. Vaccines can be obtained for free from your local public health centre. Several community pharmacies also offer vaccines for children ages five and older.

To learn more about immunizations, visit Immunize BC at http://immunizebc.ca/.

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From September to December, there are a wide range of courses available from TRU and Barriere Employment Services (BES). Here are some of the coures being offered: Age Friendly Introductions to Computing - This basic course provides you with the knowledge to confidently use your personal computer, and will be taught by Lisa Galanov at the BES/TRU computer lab. Registration deadline is September 17.

Red Cross Childcare First Aid - this course provides an overview of techniques taught in an interactive environment for those who care for infants or children. Registration deadline is September 25.

Full Body Workout - This workout involves cardio to get your heart pumping and help burn fat. Weights, bands and the ball will all be used in this excellent program that will be held at the Gym at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (the Ridge). Registration dead-

line is September 6.

WorldHost - Fundamentals - If tourism is the field of study you are interested in, then this is the course for you. This seven hour workshop addresses the basics of excellent customer service, from handling complaints, to making great first impressions. Registration deadline is September 24.

Red Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR - This course provides simple First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment, for those who wand an overview for the home or workplace, and it taught by Heather Eustache and Drew McMartin. Registration deadline is October 29.

Knitting Classes for Beginners - An excellent course designed to teach the basic knitting skills from casting on to casting off. Registration deadline is October 1.

Joy of Painting - Want to complete a ready-to-frame landscape to impress your friends and family? Then this is the course for you. Local artist Bob Stirling will instruct you in the Bob Ross Joy of

Painting method. Registration deadline is October 3.

FoodSafe Level 1 - This is the course you want to take so that your community group has met the needed requirements for that upcoming bake sale or barbecue event. You will learn about the purchase and storage of potentially hazardous foods, personal hygiene, the causes of food borne diseases, and maintaining a sanitary food service operation. Registration deadline is October 24.

Babysitter Training - Created by the Alberta Safety Council, this course targets youth ages 11-15. Topics include the role of the babysitter, child development, caring for children, and many other aspects of babysitting. Registration deadline is October 30.

For more information on these programs and on the other programs provided, please contact Community U Coordinator Susan Ross, at 250-672-9875, or drop by the Barriere TRU Office at 4629 Barriere Town Road.

Paint Out coming to Fadear Park

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal ‘Plein air’ is a French expression which means ‘in the open air’, and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century, working in natural light became particularly important, and with the introduction of paints in tubes, became even more popular.

French Impressionist painters, such as Monet and Renoir, did much of their work outdoors in the diffuse light provided by a large white umbrella. The Canadian Group of Seven is another example of plein air advocates.

For 11 years painters around the world have been holding World Wide Paint Outs. Held in September, this event is a celebration of plein air painting.

In Barriere, the North Thompson Arts Council (NTAC) will be hosting a plein air event on

September 14 and 15 at Fadear Park. If the weather is inclement, you will find the artists on the Bandshell stage; if it is nice, they will be throughout the park. Anyone who likes to paint is welcome to join the artists in the park. Just bring your own painting equipment and a chair, and pick out a spot to paint from.

There will also be some paper and a few sets of water colour paints for the kids who don’t have any to bring, to paint with. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

You can attend for an hour, or for the whole day... just remember to bring a lunch with you if you plan to stay all day.

For more information, contact Margaret Houben, NTAC secretary, at 250-672-9330 (evenings).

The next meeting of the North Thompson Arts Council will be our Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2 p.m., at the Little Fort Hall. New members are always welcome.

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Are you ready for the Hospice Cup? This year the Hospice Cup happens on Saturday, Sept. 7, and will be a rendezvous of cyclists travelling from Avola, Louis Creek and Helmcken Falls to meet at Dutch Lake as part of the Clearwater Canoe Regatta.

Participants must raise a minimum of $100 in pledges to take part.

Proceeds go towards construction of a hospice house for the valley.

Pictured above is Vienna Moilliet shown accepting the Hospice Cup from Clearwater Mayor John Harwood at Dutch Lake. Moilliet won the right to drink from the cup (in her case, grape juice) by having the best guess about where two parties cycling from Clearwater and Barriere would meet last year.

For more information about this Saturday’s event, call Jean Nelson at 250-674-2327.

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The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association would like to extend a huge thank you to: Parade Participants Volunteers Vendors Supporters Exhibitors Visitors Entertainers Commercial Exhibitors and Displays Employees Directors and Members Emergency Services BCRA Rodeo

And everyone who participated in making the 64th annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo the huge success that it was.

See you in 2014!

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