Barriere Star Journal, September 26, 2013

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Coroner service times will vary Kelowna company wins bid

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Subway drive-thru Grand opening

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Council approves funding for fireworks

Great turn out at the annual Legion Golf Tourney

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Sixty-two golfers came out to enjoy this years annual Legion Golf Tourney with 16 teams participating in the texas scramble. The top team prizes went to Gary Cline, Heidi Cline, Mike Tittley and Ray Gleeb. The two teams that tried for the high score was Denise Howe’s team with Pam Casselman, Lori Sheldrick and Ellen Krause and Lisa Quiding’s team with Susan Shea, Nicole Shea and Megan Shea. This years hole-in-one prize of $100 was not won and has been generously donated to the Barriere Food Bank.

Photo radar for school zones Backed by municipalities

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District of Barriere takes over road maintenance Annual Terry Fox Run

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Argo Road Maintenance previously responsible for maintaining roads in Barriere will still take care of Highway 5.

As of Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, the District of Barriere became fully responsible for roads within the District boundaries, with the exception of Highway 5.

If you have any general road’s questions or issues, please contact the District office at 250-672-9751 during regular business hours.

For urgent matters occurring after hours, simply call the District phone number and follow the prompts for Wa-

ter and Roads emergencies.

You will be connected to our on call service provider who in turn will contact the appropriate responder to deal with your issue. Urgent matters primarily include matters of potential public safety such as: · A stop sign down/missing · Blockage of the travelled portion of the road (e.g. tree down, road kill, broken down vehicle abandoned…)

Calls regarding maintenance on Highway #5 can still be made to Argo Road Maintenance at 1-800-661-2025.

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Body collection service centralized to Kamloops Keith McNeill The Times When the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board was in Clearwater last August, Mayor John Harwood spoke about a situation that had arisen a few months earlier.

The Clearwater mayor said that the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) had centralized to Kamloops the collection of bodies that result from sudden and unexpected deaths in the North Thompson Valley.

According to BCCS spokesperson Barb McLintock, the change was brought in last May after being advertised on BC Bid in January.

The contract was awarded to C. Thompson & Sons, which is a company based in Kelowna.

The area covered by the contract includes the North Thompson Valley as far north as Clearwater, but not beyond. It also includes 70 Mile House, Spences Bridge, Mer-

ritt), Westwold, Sorrento and Scotch Creek.

“The Coroners Service contracts for body transport services across the province,” said McLintock. “The terms of the service contracts are consistent throughout the province, although the required response time may vary depending on the population density of the area covered, ranging from 30 minutes in the densest urban areas to 90 minutes in areas of low population concentration.”

“It should be noted that the number of cases involved is very small,” she said. “The total number of cases reported to the Coroner and handled by the Clearwater and/or Barriere RCMP detachments since Jan. 1, 2013, is 14.”

According to McLintock, in at least 75 per cent of those cases, the situation also required the attendance of a coroner and/or a specialized police investigator such as fo-

rensic identification or a traffic analyst. These persons are also deployed from the Kamloops area, so personnel in the North Thompson would wait for their arrival and investigation, no matter where body removal is dispatched from.

Clearwater RCMP, the highway rescue teams in the North Thompson Valley and the people involved in counseling the bereaved were not consulted about the possible effects on the family of having to wait with a dead body for someone to come from Kamloops, said the spokesperson.

“Since the new service contract for this area came into place, BCCS has not received any complaints concerning the service quality, delayed response times or any other issues, or response times from police, first responder agencies, or families,” she said.

If the body of a loved one is taken to Kamloops, BCCS is not required by legislation to

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“However, this may occur on occasion dependent on the individual circumstances of the case,” the BCCS spokesperson said. “In cases where a body does not have to be transported from a local community to a large center for autopsy the BCCS will attempt to negotiate arrangements with local funeral service providers for body storage. While this could preclude the need to transport bodies in some cases it is contingent on the agreement of local funeral service operators.”

Before the change the BCCS was paying $400 plus distance, consumable supplies and additional fees if the service went beyond two hours.

“A cursory review of 2012 activity shows we were averaging about $715/unit for the Barriere/ Clearwater corridor.

We now pay $450/unit within the area described in the contract and above,” she said.

Valley Connector Transit Service expands TNRD The ThompsonNicola Regional District, in partnership with the District of Barriere and the District of Clearwater, is expanding the Valley Connector Transit Service after residents in portions of Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) and “O” (Lower North Thompson), and all of Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters) approved the expansion through the Alternative Approval Process.

Beginning in 2011, the Valley Connector Transit Service provided much-needed bus service from Vavenby to Kamloops one day a week. Because the service has been wellused since its inception, it was decided to gauge public appetite for extending the service to include more stops throughout the North Thompson. The Valley Connector Transit Service will now pick up and drop off passengers in Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Little Fort and Barriere.

Phone: Please forward nomination forms to: The North Thompson Star/Journal Box 1020, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0 For further information call 250-672-5611

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations must be received by October 4, 2013 The winner will be announced Thursday, October 24, 2013

Randy Murray, Chair of the TNRD, calls the Valley Connector Transit Service a valuable service for all residents of the North Thompson, and praised the efforts of the District of Barriere and District of Clearwater in leading the charge for the service, as well as the Yellowhead Community Services Society, which provides the service.

“Many residents of the North Thompson who previously had no way of getting to Kamloops or to any

other community in the North Thompson, now have an affordable and safe means of getting there and back,” Murray said.

“As with any service of this kind, it is the partnerships that make it happen, and we have great partners in the districts of Barriere and Clearwater, as well as the Yellowhead Community Services Society.”

To view schedules and fares, go to tnrd.ca and click the quick link for Valley Connector Transit information.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District joins bylaw adjudication system Ministry of Justice

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The BCCS spokesperson noted that other advantages that arise from having one supplier for the larger area include: • Contract administration • Reduced volume of invoices • Greater consistency of service delivery • Simplified process for coroners who need to consider fewer boundaries, and improved interaction and relationship building with same body removal staff • Economies of scale for contractor (staff training, work volumes, asset utilization, etc.)

• For budgeting purposes, having a fixed “all-in” unit rate is preferable to rates that fluctuate. It provides for greater cost certainty.

• It is reasonable to expect that a larger area with greater volumes of service would make for more competitive bidding/ pricing.

Residents of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District involved in minor bylaw infractions, such as animal and zoning complaints, can now take their disputes to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Effective Sept. 30, 2013, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, as well as the Regional

District of Central Kootenay, the District of Coldstream and the City of Williams Lake will join the bylaw adjudication system, which is offered through the Ministry of Justice.

The adjudication system saves local governments time and money and makes for more efficient use of court resources by eliminating the roles of court and court registries in the administration and hearing of these disputes.

Each jurisdiction determines which bylaws it would like included in the process. The Thompson-Nicola Regional

District plans to use the system to enforce water, utilities, unsightly premises, building, some zoning and other similar bylaw disputes more efficiently and effectively.

As part of ongoing reform to the justice system, the B.C. government is increasing the number of alternative ways to resolve disputes, when appropriate, without requiring individuals to use the courts. Court alternatives help to reduce stress, shorten the time required to resolve disputes and ultimately cut costs for both the individual and taxpayer.

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UBCM supports four-year terms for local elections Star/Journal, Black Press Delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities have endorsed having local elections every four years, to match up with provincial votes.

The resolution to extend terms of office from three years to four was supported by 60 per cent of voting delegates, who want the B.C. government to make the change in time for municipal elections in November 2014.

If it is enacted, B.C. would join Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, which have four-year terms for local politicians.

The issue has divided urban and rural communities for years, with some rural councillors calling for shorter terms for what they say is mainly volunteer work with minimum pay. One rural delegate said the idea comes from “professional politicians” in the Lower Mainland, where council pay is higher.

Proponents argue that four-year terms reduce turnover and would increase local election participation by being timed with provincial votes.

The UBCM executive added another argument for the change, noting that several local mayors and councillors were elected to the B.C. legislature in May. The executive called for direction from the

province “to avoid governance conflicts, expensive byelections, long absences on council and boards and the double-dipping of salaries.”

The UBCM rejected the suggestion of four-year terms at its 2010 convention. It was debated and supported in 2007. Earlier motions supported the current system of elections every three years province-wide.

“The matter of extending the civic election interval is already being considered by the Provincial government though they did not say that their considerations will be done in time for the 2014 election,” said Mayor Bill Humphrey’s “In 2008 four municipalities held ref-

Local government representatives vote on a long list of resolutions at their convention in Vancouver last Thursday.

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erendums around the issue. Three municipalities passed the referendum and one failed, that municipality being Merritt. This has long been a hotly contested

issue with good points on both sides of the argument. Personally, I support four year terms for civic elections. I also support having them match

to Provincial elections to avoid costly by-elections. The four year term will allow for proper planning and guidance from Council as well as allow enough

time for new Councillors to properly learn their roles and responsibilities. In the end the municipality would be better served with a longer term.”

Subway drive-thru prepares for their first customer Margaret Houbent North Thompson Star/ Journal Back in May, the owner of the Esso in Barriere started remodeling the building to include the new Subway restaurant, along with it’s drive thru window. Since June 3, the Subway has been open for business, and now, finally, the drive thru window and all the other remodeling is nearing completion.

“We will be celebrating our grand opening on Oct. 5,” stated owner/manager Gurjani Gill. “At the grand opening, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. we will be offering a great, buy one get one free deal for Subway sandwiches.” They will also have free cookies available for those who drop in to help them celebrate and

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11:00 am - Meet at Barriere AG Foods Parking Lot - Toy Run starts at noon

(l to r) Owner / manager Gurjani Gill and Subway staff members Jas, Bernadine and Debbie will be happy to take your orders inside, or at the drive thru window at their grand opening on Oct. 5.

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will also be accepting donations for the Food Bank during the grand opening.

The Barriere Sub-

way is one of only three Subways in the province that include a drive-thru option.

While the Esso is

open 24 hours, seven days a week, the Subway is only open from 6:30 a.m. till 10 p.m. each day.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Guest Editorial; By ANITA RING, Pilot Butte, Sk.

Do you remember the old-fashioned picnics?

In our community, July 1 was reserved for the annual school picnic held in a nearby grove of trees on private land. The owners graciously offered this sheltered spot yearly to the school, and also to many youth groups, with no fee, and only one rule: no alcohol.

The grass was mowed, there was an outhouse, and an old cook stove, with plenty of kindling and firewood for wiener roasts. They had also erected a backstop, rustic benches, and a stand for pillow fights.

Neighbours and classmates gathered to enjoy a low-key picnic with races and contests for all ages, .10 cents for first, .10 cents for second and .05 cents for third, all donated (unknown to me at the time) by our teachers from their meager salaries.

For the very young, each participant received five cents, even those who finished last. These races included shoe races, three-legged races, egg-on-spoon, wheelbarrow, and once, a live cockerel was released to be caught by women only, much to the amusement of everyone.

The makeshift booth, erected in the shade, sold everything for five cents or less. There might be a choice of two chocolate bars, Cracker Jack popcorn with a prize in every box,

Juicy Fruit or Spearmint gum, penny candy, some bottled drinks, and usually two insulated tubs of ice cream, donated by a local dairy.

Two ball teams were chosen from anyone who wanted to play. You might be on the same team as your grandfather. There was an unwritten rule that the youngest players always reached first base, at least.

Picnic lunches were great for sharing on a blanket. There were no insulated coolers, folding chairs, barbeques or high-tech toys, but many hours of active fun, not just watching others. Nostalgia reigns at the remembrance of those simple pleasures.

Some snowflakes even fell one July 1, so most people didn’t linger long that day.

Times change. Our hamlet grew to a village, then a town. Newcomers preferred to hold a sports day, not a picnic, with organized ball teams, fund-raising food booths, and no active participation for most. There was no charm or comfort in spreading your picnic lunch on the treeless bald prairie.

People stayed away in droves, ending our simple picnics. ~ Reprinted courtesy of The Senior Paper, www.srpr.ca

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 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

Writer sets up a Pet Find Registry hotline To the Editor: What must be done when one’s beloved pet, be it cat, kitten, dog or puppy, goes astray for whatever reason.

We as citizens of the community are indeed the stewards of these wee ones, who help us, whether it be an alarm of danger at our doorstep or helping keep those pesky rodents at bay.

Which would you rather have? A barking alarm system and

rodent security squad, or worst case scenario, have on one’s doorstep mister bear, young coyote, howling wolf or a snarling mewing cougar? People, it’s your call, which will it be?

Many pets have literally vanished into thin air around these parts, right out of one’s property. What do you say to that?

Personally, this is hitting close to home. Therefore, I have set up a lost and

found pet registry to serve the community as a whole and to assist pet owners in case of lost or found furry family members. The Pet Find Registry hotline number is 250-6729222.

The loss of a faithful companion is indeed a discomfort to the owner, not to mention the trauma that the pet goes through due to illness, injury or needing medication or veterinary care.

If you find a lost pet, please be careful what you do in dealing with it.

When a pet is reported as missing to this registry number, the correct authorities will be notified: veterinary clinics, the pound, notices will be put out to neighbours in the area and online.

Do the honest thing and return the pet to it’s rightful owner.

Joscelyn Shaw Barriere, BC

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North Thompson Star/Journal Thursday, September 26, 2013

A biker’s image

To the Editor: Some people think if you ride a motorcycle you’re a criminal, gang member or drug dealer. I have been riding motorcycles all my life.

Anytime you are broken down, usually a biker will stop and see if you need assistance.

A lady rider in town here, bought some car parts for a person in the community in need without any expectations in return, just because that is what kind of person

she is. Just a big heart.

Another story is of a couple on a weekend get away in the Okanagan. The husband overheard a young couple talking by the front desk of the hotel they were staying in. They seemed a little distraught and quite upset. He asked the couple if there was anything they could do to help. The young couple just got married and could not check into their room because their charge card was maxed out due to all the wed-

ding expenses. So the person from Barriere (a biker), paid their hotel room (the honeymoon suite) and just said to the couple, “Congratulations, just pay it forward.”

The reason I am writing this letter is because this Saturday, (Sept. 28) is Barriere’s annual Toy Run and Food Bank Drive. So please, give generously and hopefully you will have a better understanding of a biker’s image.

Rick Jaques Barriere, BC

Keeping the lights on with geothermal power To the Editor: Elected officials are working diligently on your behalf to raise the issues to the province’s power utility as they have been for years, but to no end, despite a high profile power outage hours before a key meeting on power at UBCM in Vancouver last week.

The message from the province and BC Hydro is pretty clear if you take a high level look. They believe the Robson and North Thompson Valleys should be happy with what we have. Incremental improvements come, but there is no game changer coming, no looping of the power line through to Prince George in our lifetimes.

Looking at the vision for the province, it’s not going to change until we discover some worthwhile resource to extract under our feet.

But this is where things get absurd.

There is a resource under our feet that can be extracted.

It can generate stable electricity that remote

communities need. It happens to have the lowest carbon emissions and lowest surface disturbance of any alternative energy. And it runs year round.

It adds a redundancy that can only be matched by looping power through to Prince George - all this without requiring upgrades to transmission infrastructure, because the generation comes on line exactly where the load is instead of transporting it across the province.

It’s geothermal power. The province isn’t interested in it and BC Hydro is clear that they won’t lift a finger to help it come into being in B.C. But as small communities face power challenges we need to take this bull by the horns.

If the province and BC Hydro continue to drag their feet, we need to meet as communities and determine how we will do it ourselves.

Lobbying won’t work. It’s time for us to take the lead.

Andru McCracken, mayor Village of Valemount

Hydro’s heavy-handed compliance message not received well To the Editor: In the second week of September, B.C. Hydro sent a very heavy-handed message to British Columbians about compliance with their “Meter Choices Program.”

This is significant news that is deserving of attention, and an important community announcement that is of interest to a substantial percentage of your readership.

It needs to be clarified in a timely way that the deadline given in that letter for a response is not appropriate or lawful. To respond to that letter would be a serious mistake, as the information in it was unauthorized by the BC Utilities Commission, whose approval is necessary for any fees, let alone extortionary ones, to be set in motion.

Regardless of whether or not they have a smart meter

or an “old” analog meter, this message is not sitting well with British Columbians, and many are trying to find out how to join the class action underway against BC Hydro.

Since the details of the class action are as yet a mystery to the majority of British Colum-

bians, due to a lack of specifics in the media regarding the process, I am including a link to more information about how to participate in the class action as follows: www.citizensforsafetechnology.org.

Linda Ewart White Rock, BC

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When you buy a beef or a lamb another family or two, we can also from a 4-H member, you are buy- help arrange that!

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MP McLeod helps Kamloops-ThompsonMP McLeod’s surveyinvestment results Cariboo attract international to secure jobs, growth and prosperity on the ‘Future of Canada Post’ Cathy McLeod, Cathy McLeod, Member ofofParliament ParliaMember mentKamloops-Thompfor Kamloopsfor Thompson- on Cariboo son-Cariboo, behalf released her survey of the Honourable Ed results last of week on Fast, Minister Internathe ‘Future Canada tional Trade,of announced Post’.Venture Kamloops that MP’s Report “The public ‘FuBusiness Development ture of and Canada Post’ Cathy McLeod Society Thompsonconsultations Nicola Regional that Disare being held funding in or- from trict will receive the Government of received input from der to to determine the and Canada attract, retain expand foreign direct just under 500 constitmost cost-friendly uents by phone, email, investment. and sustainable way play “These organizations in and important a recent roles houseforward for identifying and Canada attracting holder job-creating investment survey on the Post have certainly recommendations of sparked the inter- the Conference Board ests of Kamloops- of Canada report asThompson-Cariboo sessing the future of constituents,” said postal services in the McLeod. “We have country.”

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Photo radar backed for school zones Star/Journal, Black Press Local politicians voted last Thursday to ask the B.C. government for authority to bring back photo radar, but only to police school zones.

Delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities convention backed the proposal from Penticton council, after changing the name to “speed cameras” to avoid the stigma of an unpopular province-wide speed enforcement program ended by the B.C. Liberal government in 2001.

Penticton Mayor Garry Litke said the issue was taken on after

a girl had her feet run over by a speeding car in a school zone. Speed bumps aren’t appropriate for school zones that are only in effect 20 per cent of the time, and police don’t have enough staff to monitor school zones, Litke said.

The resolution asks for municipalities to have the option of installing speed cameras where speeding is a problem, and ability to impose a “significant fine as a deterrent,” he said.

Thompson Nicola Regional District director Ken Gillis, a lawyer and former truck driver, called photo radar “big brotherism at its

very worst,” imposing fines without the ability to contest the ticket in case of a machine malfunction.

Duncan councillor Tom Duncan, a longtime ICBC employee, said “there is no doubt that photo radar cameras reduce the speed where they are deployed, and we have to support this to save lives.”

Nelson councillor Robin Cherbo said communities should improve signs, or use live speed displays before looking to photo radar and fines. He added that photo radar can’t detect impaired drivers who may be more of a haz-

ard even if they aren’t speeding.

Burnaby councillor Nick Volkow, also a truck driver, said speed cameras are a “cash grab” that communities would come to rely on for revenue.

Premier Christy Clark also called photo radar a “cash grab” in the televised leadership debate before the May 14 election. All four party leaders in the debate said they would not bring it back as a province-wide program.

“It does not matter if the wording is photo radar or speed cameras I disagree with this resolution. The issue was brought forward in

Volunteers and police doing an educational session at a school zone.

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an attempt to increase safety in school zones an issue which I wholeheartedly agree with,” says Barriere mayor Bill Humphreys.

“However this resolution does not address the issue of safety. It will become simply a cash grab just like photo radar was. That will

not keep our children safe on the roads. Driver and pedestrian education are the key to solving the safety problem in school zones.”

Mayors warn feds of medical pot mayhem ahead Health Canada faces call at UBCM to aid with transition Jeff Nagel Black Press Lower Mainland mayors are predicting disaster when Ottawa cancels medical marijuana growing licences

representatives, noting Ottawa refused to identify licensees so cities could inspect them and ensure they’re safe.

He said the federal government therefore has a moral obligation

Legal medical marijuana grow operations become illegal next April 1, but Ottawa plans no enforcement action to force them to shut down or to remediate.

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in thousands of B.C. homes next spring in favour of new commercial producers.

They warned federal officials at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that the transition – without any teeth to enforce closure and cleanup of the soon-tobe-illegal home grows – will push them further into the grip of organized crime and leave cities with a legacy of contaminated houses.

“You created this nightmare,” Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman told Health Canada

to help ensure medical pot grow houses are made safe so subsequent buyers don’t unsuspectingly move their families and children into homes with serious mould problems or electrical or fire code violations.

“Fix the problem you helped create,” Banman demanded. “These people are going to close these homes down, they’re going to slap a little paint on and nobody is going to be the wiser. That is borderline criminal.”

Health Canada would take steps to re-

mediate if it were tied to properties contaminated with asbestos, he suggested, so it should do the same when under B.C. law past use of a property as a grow-op must be disclosed for health reasons.

Other mayors, including Chilliwack’s Sharon Gaetz and Kelowna’s Walter Gray, predicted medical growers won’t stop voluntarily.

“Dave’s not here,

man,” quipped Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow in a rendition of Cheech and Chong.

Asked by the mayor of Mission what will be done to ensure growers shut down, Health Canada’s Todd Cain said licensees will be notified they must cease production, decommission and remediate.

“Beyond that, we’re really relying on them to follow the law,” he said, drawing laughter.

“They’re going to take that letter and roll it in product and they’re going to smoke it – that’s what’s going to happen,” predicted Mission Coun. Dave Hensman.

He demanded to know how Ottawa justified licensing 700 legal medical pot grows in Mission – a community of 30,000 people – and said he opposes his municipality spending a dime to

clean up the problem.

“I’m not going to shut them down and you’re not going to shut them down. So dude, it’s not going to work.”

Cain said privacy restrictions still prevent Ottawa from disclosing permitted grows.

He said Health Canada could begin certifying legal producers within weeks and some of the expected 50 to 75 producers to be chosen nation-wide are expect-

ed to be in operation well before the official April 1 launch date of the new system.

More than 100 licence applications have been received and about 40 are from B.C., most of them located in the Lower Mainland.

Hensman said the Lower Mainland doesn’t need that many commercial growers, suggesting more be located elsewhere in Canada.

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Are you going to a craft fair?

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Submitted Every year in late fall, the craft fairs start to pop up all throughout the North Thompson Valley. There are many different craft fairs happening, from Heffley Creek to Vavenby. These fairs and bazaars are the perfect opportunity to purchase Christmas presents for those on your list.

Whether you are looking for something special, or just want to browse and let inspiration strike, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone.

Come out and support your community and ‘shop local’.

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Scratch that itch Sometimes it’s hard to scratch an itch you can’t quite reach, but this young buck seems to have no trouble while standing on three legs.

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• Barriere Seniors Bazaar & Luncheon at the Seniors Hall on Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m..

Come out for a bite to eat and a great time browsing the many tables.

• No-Host Bazaar at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall on Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For more info or to book a table call Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings). This bazaar is for nonprofit community groups and for some it is their biggest fundraiser of the year.

• Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair at the Seniors Hall on Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For info call Hazel at 250-672-5587.

• Candle Light & Holly at the Legion basement, from Dec. 6 - 8, on Friday, hours are from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., on Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Whether you love paintings, pottery, jewelry, or quilts, this is a great event that offers all these plus many more handcrafted items perfect for that unique Christmas gift. For more info call Jessie at 250672-9772.

• Blackpool Craft Fair, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Blackpool Hall. For info call Sharon at 250-5876202.

CHU CHUA

• Craft Fair, on Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - late afternoon at the Chu Chua Community Hall. Tables are $10.

Call the Band Office 250-672-9995 to reserve yours.

• Christmas Craft Fair, on Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - late afternoon at the Chu Chua Community Hall. Tables are $10. Call the Band Office 250-672-9995 to reserve yours.

CLEARWATER

• 17th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, at the Wells Gray Inn Conference Centre on Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more info call Abby at 250-674-2127.

• Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar at the Clearwater Elks Hall on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec 1, on Friday from 5 - 8 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. - noon. Tables are $10. To book or for more info call Phyllis 250674-3535.

HEFFLEY CREEK

• Make It, Bake It, Create It, 2nd Annual Christmas Market at Heffley Creek Hall, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $40 per table. For more info call Sandra at 250-578-8519.

LITTLE FORT

• 38th Annual Little Fort Craft Fair at the Little Fort Hall on Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more info call Darlene at 250-677-4383.

VAVENBY

• Vavenby Craft Fair at the Vavenby Community Hall on Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please call Barb at 250-676-9485 to rent a table.

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Jeff Nagel Black Press BC Hydro’s planned fee of $35 a month for people who continue to refuse wireless smart meters is “outrageous” and isn’t justified based on what other jurisdictions charge, according to B.C.’s lone Green Party MLA. Andrew Weaver (Oak BayGordon Head) said the proposed charge for manual meter readings is as high a many people’s entire power bills.

“People perceive it as price gouging,” he said, adding the fees should accurately reflect Hydro costs and not generate extra profit.”

Weaver pointed to some U.S. states that have similar opt-out programs from smart meters but charge much less.

California charges $10 a month after a $75 up-front fee, while Wireless electricity meters tested at a BC low-income cusHydro facility. tomers pay $5 a Black Press files month after a $10 initial fee.

Weaver said he’s urging the Maine charges $12 a month regulators to reject the $35 fee for analog meter readings, after here based on the disparity with a $40 initial charge. charges elsewhere.

BC Hydro’s fees still require Holdouts here can also opt approval by the B.C. Utilities to take a smart meter with the Commission. transmitter disabled for a $100 one-time fee In loving Memory of followed by $20 each month.

Maine’s radio-disabled smart meter opMarch 1, 1988 ~ January 25, 1913 tion costs $20 up front then $10.50 a month.

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Mayor and councillors attend UBCM The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention is finished for another year. This year I attended along with Councillors Paula and Stamer. Bill Kershaw attended in his role as a TNRD director. Councillors Stamer, Paula and I each took one of the three resolutions Barriere council had sent for consideration. Two resolutions passed with flying colours. One was soundly defeated. That resolution was around giving corporations a vote in service area referenda. The concept of businesses having a vote on anything has never been a popular one. It did have some support from rural communities and most certainly was worth bringing forth if for nothing other than letting small businesses know we care about their ability to control their costs.

The North Thompson and Robson Valley mayors and chairs had a meeting on rural sustainability with Premier Clark, Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Minister Bond and Energy and Mines Minister Bennett. Minister Bond was tasked with reigniting the economic development pilot that was done here in the valley last year when Pat Bell was the minister. This program will work towards improving the sustainability of the communities here

in the valley by providing guidance and help to increase job growth and business opportunities. Minster Bennett was tasked with finding ways to supply the valley with the reliable, clean power that will attract these industries and businesses. These are not easy tasks but both ministers are well able to affect some long needed stimulus for our area.

Premier Clark announced during her speech at the closing of the conference that an accelerated push to grow rural communities in B.C. will be headed by Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Thomson.

The premier recognized that the true wealth in our province lies with our people. A good percentage of people live in rural communities that are slowly dying. There is a very definite need to sustain and grow rural communities for the overall economic health of the province.

I also attended the mayor’s caucus just prior to UBCM last Monday. I got up at 3:30 a.m. to drive down to Vancouver and found that the power was out.

The outage provided a good topic for many discussions about the difficulties all rural communities face around power issues. Barriere is not alone in this regard.

Many of the meetings

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Bill Humphreys

held throughout the conference included the lack of reliable power as an issue.

Council and I met with Minister Thomson around gaining ownership of our parks.

Things are creeping along. We were there to put forth our case to have the process expedited. Again, nothing seems to happen overnight.

There were many opportunities to meet with and promote our community throughout the conference. China’s consul-general in Vancouver, Liu Fei, hosted a reception at last year’s UBCM in Victoria with a limited invitation to municipal mayors. But this year, she expanded the invitation to all delegates. No other foreign government has ever hosted a reception for UBCM delegates. During this reception Barriere councillors and I had a chance to speak with various Chinese business people and consular staff some of which have visited Barriere before.

Economic development is most often a slow process based on honest communication

and trust based relationships. More than a few corporations have expressed interest in setting up shop here in Barriere. Quite a few of these negotiations are for one reason or another privileged information. This creates a problem in that it may look like nothing is being done.

Barriere council is actively pursuing new opportunities.

Much work is being done each and every day. Do not believe stories that we are not pursuing every possible opportunity for new industry to locate here. In the end where a business chooses to locate is up to them.

Choices are made based on what is needed. The need for a rail siding, required environmental permits that cannot be obtained or a multitude of other issues may tip the scales the wrong way for Barriere. It is never as simple as the wrong zoning. That can be corrected. Some issues are not as easy.

Council and staff are committed to providing a sustainable environment that will attract new economic opportunities to Barriere.

Barriere Legion’s youngest member gets initiated Legion president Al Fortin welcomes Barriere Legion’s youngest member to the organization, 19 year old Marlene Fortin, was initiated last Tuesday Sept. 17. Today the Barriere Legion has 210 active members and increase of about 20 per cent over the past two years.

Photo submitted by Stacey Fortin

Community Choir is getting ready to go Submitted

What Christmas Already?

Here it is the end of summer and as of Sept. 1, Costco had their Christmas items for sale. But if you want a good selection, now is the time to buy. Well the same goes for Christmas choirs. They need to take the fall months to prepare for an awesome presentation in December.

The North Thompson Community Choir will be presenting a program of seasonal music and song. They are looking for new members, and all are welcome. Don’t be shy. Even if you don’t think you can sing, come and give it a try; you might surprise yourself. Leah Jones is the leader and she can work wonders with your voice if you are willing to become part of this amazing group of people.

“My choirs are teaching choirs,” stated choir leader Leah Jones,

Residents urged to stay bear aware this fall Submitted Even though bear related calls are down on average across the province in comparison to last year, WildSafeBC warns residents that the active fall season is about to heat up with regards to human-bear conflicts.

“We’re down about 20 per cent provincewide in terms of bear-related calls to the Conservation Officer Service Reporting line,” says Frank Ritcey, Provincial Co-ordinator of the WildSafeBC program. “However, that could all change with the fall season. Natural forage has been good with a long, wet spring, but the dry, hot summer could have reduced the availability of natural foods.”

Bears are entering a phase of their yearly cycle called “hyperphagia,” a time when they can take in up to 20,000 calories in a single day. It is during this period that they create great stores of fat to

make it through their winter hibernation pect bear activity to increase in the fall, period. and to continue managing any potential “Garbage, unpicked fruit, bird feed- attractants. ers, pet food, outdoor freezers, and Since the inception of Bear Aware small livestock all become targets for the (the forerunner of WildSafeBC), the anbears,” Ritcey warns. “Preventing bears nual destruction of bears has dropped from accessing these attractants will help from about 1,000 animals a year to apto keep the wildlife wild and our commu- proximately 500 animals a year. Wildnities safe.”

SafeBC is sponsored by the TNRD and Emily Lomas, Local WildSafeBC the Ministry of Environment. community co-ordinator, says the Thompson- Nicola Regional “When you need us, we’re close by” District has generally followed When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours the same trend seen around the a day, every day. province.

If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss “In Merritt, for example, having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call. there were about 13 calls to the reporting line regarding bears as NORTH THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICES of the end of August. Compare 4638 Barriere Town Road, Box 859 that to the year previous, when Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0 there were 60 calls in the same Call Drake at 250-672-1999 Drake Smith, MSW time frame.”

(Funeral Director/Owner) Lomas wants residents to ex- or 1-877-674-3030 day or night.

“and this means you learn how to read music, learn how to sing better and at the same time, learn what your musical capabilities are and explore some hidden talent and passion that resides in each and every one of us.”

The first practice in Clearwater will be on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Clearwater Christian Church (behind Fields) at 6:45 to 9 p.m.

The first practice in Barriere will be on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Pentecostal Church from 6:45 to 9 p.m.

For more information about this choir, contact Leah at 250-9578440.

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Golfers take shelter during the torrential down pores

Despite the rain last Saturday during the Barriere Legion Golf Tournament fun was had by all.

(r to l) Mayor Bill Humphreys and Star/Journal publisher Al Kirkwood two of the 62 golfers participating in last weeks tournament.

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Dix to lead NDP until next year Victoria visitor Nicole Shea takes her shot at Chinook Cove Golf Course

Adrian Dix announced BC NEWS he intends to stay on as BC BRIEFS B.C. NDP leader until next year, when party members hold a vote to replace him.

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“It is my hope that a leadership vote can be held by mid-2014 at the latest, though of course any final decision on timing will be made by the NDP.” Dix said he intends to stay on as MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway and run for re-election there. The party has a convention scheduled for November, at which his continued leadership will be considered, along with the overall direction of the party.

Dix announced his intentions at a party caucus meeting before making his intentions public, where he said his fellow NDP MLAs are “resolute and determined to keep the pressure on the government and hold them to account for their cynical campaign.”

He expects the race to succeed him will likely begin soon. Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth, who finished second to Dix in the 2011 leadership race, told reporters he is considering making another run for the top job.

Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan, the third-place finisher in 2011, is another likely contender.

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Terry Fox Run Day is a special day for those who participate. Many take part to honour loved ones who have battled cancer and strive to make a difference themselves. Some participants are patients or survivors themselves, who embody the progress Terry hoped so fervently to see.

This year’s Terry Fox Run organizer, Kathy Cooper, reported that the run on Sept.

15 was a great success.

There were over 100 registered participants, running and walking either four, five, or 10 kilometres.

After welcoming everyone to the run, Copper introduced speakers, including acting Mayor Virginia Smith, as well as Sara Kate Smith, both of whom spoke about their experiences with cancer.

Then, three young ladies took to the stage to get everyone to do some warm up exercises, Emma Schilling, Faith Yurkiw and Nicole Huber. Immediately after

Barriere Elementary students partipate in the school’s annual run Sept. 13 raising over $300.

Photo submitted by Val Williams the warm ups, everyone lined up and the signal to start the run was given.

There were lots of treats as the runners made it back to the park; oranges, apples, plums, cookies and drinks.

This was the 33rd year that communities around the world participated in the Terry Fox Run. Since 1981, Barriere has raised over $112,000.

Last year’s run raised

$6,378.75 and this year’s pledges amounted to an amazing $7,711. “What an honour,” stated Cooper, “to live in such a generous and thoughtful community.”

Lynn McGravey with her son, Ryder (l), holding the Terry Fox flag and daughter, Reine (in stroller), cheerfully setting out on the run.

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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 • Every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00pm Oldtimers Hockey • Every Wednesday at 8:45 and Sundays at 7:00

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Dylan Luison acting MC for the event is on stage at the Barriere Bandshell prior to run on Sept. 15.

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A new study concludes that B.C. households are more “green” with their paper use than others in North America when it comes to utility bills. A recent comparison conducted by E-Source indicates that BC Hydro has the tenth highest adoption rate for paperless billing among 51 utilities in North America.

Close to 23 per cent of BC Hydro’s customers in Barriere have “switched off ” their paper bills in favour of online billing. Provincewide, more than half a million of BC Hydro’s 1.7 million residential customers have made the switch by signing up for an online account.

“I go online to check my account and electricity bill. It’s not just more convenient, it also gives me an idea of which days I use the most power.

I can use this information to try to find ways to save,” said Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines. “We

know conservation is going to play a big role in meeting B.C.’s future energy needs, so every little bit helps.”

In addition to being environmentally friendly, customers who make the change will find there are many other benefits to creating an online account. For example, customers can monitor their electricity use broken down by the hour, track the cost of their electricity use up to the day before and compare their use to similar homes nearby.

When moving to a new residence, customers can also move their electricity accounts using the online services. Customers can also access their billing history and look up previous bills.

BC Hydro also offers online conservation tips to help customers save energy and save money.

To create an online account and switch to online billing, visit bchydro.com/myhydro.

A&W - Canada’s first burger restaurant to serve beef raised without added steroids or hormones Submitted A&W announced on Sept. 23 that all of its burgers are now made with beef that has been raised without any added steroids or hormones and contains no added preservatives or additives.

A&W is proud to be the first national burger restaurant to serve this better beef.

“At A&W, we know that a great burger starts with the best beef,” said Paul Hollands, President and CEO, A&W Food Services of Canada. “More and more Canadians are looking for beef that’s been raised without added hormones or steroids and we’re proud to serve this better beef to burger lovers across the country. When you eat one of the burgers from the A&W Burger Family® you can be assured that not only is it going to taste fresh and delicious, but also that we have sourced the beef from select ranches that are at the leading edge of sustainable practices.

Our guests have told us that making a burger with this better beef is simply the right thing to do.”

Canadian consumers have demonstrated a growing interest in where their beef comes from and how it is raised. A&W engaged QRI International, an independent research firm, to explore the idea of better beef with burger lovers in multiple studies

across the country.

“The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with 89 per cent of burger eaters reporting they are impressed and interested that A&W is serving beef raised without added hormones or steroids. They see better beef as more natural and they feel good about how the beef has been raised,” said QRI researcher Andrew Spicer.

Each of the ranches in Canada, Australia and the U.S. that are part of A&W’s better beef program have rigorous verification systems to track the cattle, their feed and their care to ensure the beef meets A&W’s strict specifications.

“We know exactly where our beef comes from, how it’s been raised and of course, how great it tastes,” Hollands said. “This is something our guests care about and we’re really excited to offer better beef in A&W restaurants all across Canada.”

Kirstin Kotelko, a fourth generation rancher at Spring Creek in Vegreville, Alberta commented on the beef they supply to A&W: “All of our cattle are custom raised without added hormones or steroids. They spend most of their days on the prairie and grass. We do everything with integrity, we’re proud to do what we do, and we hope Canadians enjoy the results.”

Submitted Minister of Health Terry Lake last week announced that $375,000 for the Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund will soon be available for eligible local governments to apply for Phase-2 grants to develop local policies and actions that will help residents lead healthier lives.

“Creating healthier communities is a key component of encouraging healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic diseases,” said Lake. “This funding will help continue the great work already started with Phase 1 of this program. By helping local communities implement their own policies to support health and well-being, we can make a difference in the day-to-day lives of British Columbians.”

The Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund was first announced in March 2013, with initial funding of $200,000. Due to the popularity of the program and quality of grant applications, that amount was increased to $275,000.

Application forms and criteria for Phase-2 grants will be available online at the BC Healthy Communities Society’s new website for local governments, PlanH, starting Nov. 26, 2013. The total funding for both phases of the Healthy Community Capacity Building Fund is $650,000.

“It is important that the healthy choice is the easier choice for British Columbians,” said Michelle Stilwell, Parliamentary Secretary for Healthy Living.

“Communities that support healthy living make it easier for families to make healthy choices every day at home and where they work, learn and play.”

As an example of the type of work occurring in commu-

nities across B.C. as part of Phase 1, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen received a grant to fund the inaugural Okanagan-Similkameen Healthy Living Coalition Forum in Osoyoos. The forum had over 90 participants from municipal and regional governments, electoral areas, health authorities, the education sector and First Nations communities, who worked to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, as well as the next steps for an analysis of current healthy living programs, services and policies.

“As part of our commitment to support leadership for healthier communities, we are pleased to partner with the Government of British Columbia to launch Phase 2 of this local government grant program,” said Jodi Mucha, executive director, BC Healthy Communities Society. “These grants are an important way that local governments can collaborate with partners and learn from each other, as well as plan for and encourage the conditions that support healthier communities for all.”

The grants are intended to assist local government with expenses related to hosting or participating in forums, workshops, dialogues or learning events that support the development of healthy community partnerships, policies and actions. Key focus areas for activities funded through these grants include building local relationships and community part-

nerships, increasing physical activity, increasing healthy eating and food security, reducing tobacco use and exposure, and implementing healthy community design.

Creating healthier communities is a key component of Healthy Families BC, the Province’s strategy to provide British Columbians with the tools and supports needed to live healthier lives.

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The total fertility rate in Canada in 2011 was 1.61. This is the average number of children per woman. The lowest rate was in B.C. at 1.42, while the highest was in Nunavut at 2.97.

Drug researchers are still looking to nature to find ways to treat common diseases.

Gout, for example, affects about two percent of Canadians over the age of 50. The humble cherry might be a source of relief. There is something in cherries that helps decrease the amount of uric acid in the body. Uric acid build-up is associated with the pain and swelling well-known to those with gout.

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Controlling and defining your depth-of-field I recently read a post on Facebook regarding photographing landscapes that said, “I’m not too sure how you’re supposed to choose a focal point when everything can be so similar…

I focused on the tree, but not sure how that works for the composition.”

I was impressed with that post when considering that most people just select some automated mode, point their camera, and release the shutter. And, unlike the person that placed that post searching for answers to make her photographs better, most photographers are satisfied with not so sharp compositions.

My retort, all too quickly, was to review depth-of-field, but the Facebook reply box is limiting and not a very good place for such a broad discussion.

In my opinion a scenic/landscape photograph should be sharp, bottom to top. When I say that, I mean those elements in the foreground closest to the viewer should be in focus, and those in the distance should also be sharp enough to show some detail.

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Depth-of-field is defined as, “that area around the main subject, in front of and behind, that is in acceptably sharp focus”, and that will be, of the total field of focus, one-third in front and two-thirds behind the main subject.

Depth of field is controlled with the aperture.

The smaller the lenses aperture is the more the area of focus, or depth of field, will be. I prefer using a smaller aperture for scenic photography.

Most landscape photographers desire an image that appears sharp throughout the scene, so that elements of foreground interest look just as sharp as the distant horizon. Depth of field does not abruptly change from sharp to unsharp, but instead is a gradual transition. Everything immediately in front of, or in back of, the main subject begins to lose sharpness.

Many use a rule of thumb where one focuses roughly 1/3 of the way into a scene in order

to achieve maximum sharpness throughout.

While this isn’t optimal because the precise distance also depends on factors like subject

distance, aperture, and focal length, it is better that just pointing and depending on the camera’s computer to make that decision.

My suggestion to that aspiring landscape photographer would be to begin by mounting the camera on a good, sturdy tripod. The tripod will negate the need to worry about slow shutter speeds that will

likely appear on anything other than bright sunny days. I would also select either manual or aperture priority modes because as I wrote, the size of the aperture controls the depth-offield or, in other words, the field of focus from near to far in the composition. I would then chose an aperture of f/8 or smaller. I would meter the scene and set

the shutter to the proper exposure, or as with Aperture priority, let the camera select the shutterspeed.

I might be using a polarizer or a graduated neutral density filter, but that doesn’t matter as long as the camera is steady, the meter reading is correct and the depth of field is enough to cover important elements in my capture.

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Celebrating 36 Years

Plum & Almond Crumble Slice 250g (1 cup) pack butter (very cold)

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Add flour into the mix in the processor & whizz until it just forms a dough. Tip into the tin & press down w/back of a spoon.

Bake for 15-20 mins until golden. Cool for 10 mins. Filling; put the remaining butter, sugar & almond mix into processor, saving a few tbsps for topping. Add eggs, 25g flour, cinnamon & baking powder & whizz to a soft batter. Spread over the base. Top w/plum pieces & a little sugar & cinnamon. Bake for 20 mins, sprinkle remaining crumb mix & almonds. Cook for another 20 mins or until golden. Cool in the tin before slicing.

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.

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2 cups 2% milk ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 tsp chicken or vegetable base 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar Topping ½ cup panko crumbs 2 tbsp. Country Crock Original spread Preheat oven to 375F. Place the florets in a microwavable bowl, add water, cover w/plastic wrap & steam in the microwave for 5 mins, then drain the broccoli & arrange in a 2 qt casserole dish (8×8).

Topping; mix 2 tbsps Country Crock into the Panko crumbs. While the broccoli is steaming, melt the 1/4 cup Country Crock spread in saucepan over med-high heat.

Once melted add garlic & stir. After the garlic is cooked through, add milk, flour & base. Whisk well & frequently until sauce readily coats the back of spoon. Remove from heat & add ½ cheese & stir until melted & pour over broccoli. Sprinkle remaining cheese & cover w/topping.

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Nov 17 - 17th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, 10am-2pm @ Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 Wells Gray Inn. Info, call Abby at 250-674-2127. or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.

Nov 18 - Flu Shots, 10am-noon @ Little Fort Hall.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall,Thurs., 7pm Nov 19 - Flu Shots, 9am-12:30pm@ Barriere Health Clinic - call for Barriere Food Bank: every Wed. Leave message 672-0029 appointment 250-672-5515.

Barriere Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at the Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. For info call 250-672-9330.

Nov 30 - Seniors Craft Fair, 10am-2pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall.

Nov 30 - Make It, Bake It, Create It, 2nd Annual Christmas Market, Barriere Hospice: Every other month. Loans out handicap equipment - call 250-672-9391.

10am-4pm @ Heffley Creek Hall. Sandra 250-578-8519.

Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact Shelley Dec 7 - Seniors Christmas Dinner, 6pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall.

Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

Dec 31 - NewYear’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4thThurs.of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.

Welcome. Marc 672-9681.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2ndTues. of mth, 7pm.Training on 4th Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & Tues. of mth, 7pm.

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1stTues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.

Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: EveryTues., 7pm.

NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ L6ittle Fort Hall.

3rdThurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. Info Darcey 250-318-9975.

3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life Barriere Choir: EveryThurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd.Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah 250-957-8440. for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

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

Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels.

Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC Crib: Barriere Legion 242, everyThurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, everyThurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome.

Farmers Market -Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or 672-5919.

Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm.

Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056.

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

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1stThurs. 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 & 4thTues., 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.: 3rdTues 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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Complete CLARION car sound system, still in boxes w/receipt, has blue tooth, you name it. Paid $2000, asking $1600 or swap for 4x4 truck. • Newer Serta double bed, $150. • Antique table w/4 matching chairs c.1930’s. $200. Plus 4 additional antique chairs $30 for the set. • 50�x18�, 3 tier black glass TV stand, beautiful wood base & sides. $60. • 46�x23� black solid wood/glass top coffee table w/invisible pullout drawers at both ends. $50. Highchair, hard plastic. $10. 2 bdrm end tables prefect condition c.1960’s. $10. 250-672-0378 or 778-257-8598

PRODUCTION MANAGER (Kamloops BC) Kamloops This Week has a full time position available for a production manager. In addition to dummying our print and online products, the production manager must ensure that all deadlines are upheld and that all our products maintain the highest quality control. The successful applicant must demonstrate competency in all areas of staff management and previous management experience is considered an asset. If you have strong technical skills, staff management experience, a background in ad design, experience in print and online products, exceptional time management, are a strong team player, and have a passion for online and print products then we want to hear from you.

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Whitney’s Open Garden 216 Poplar Rd., Box 5 McLure, BC, V0E 2H0 Sep 29, 10am-4pm For Sale: garlic, hostas, peonies & perennials - alliums,dahlias are in full bloom to view - make your choices for the Spring.

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Fitness/Exercise

Hospital Auxiliary Dessert Extravaganza Oct. 19 Tickets $25.00 Now available Call Leslie 250-674-3205 or Gail 250-674-3521

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

Wanted: Someone with a post hole pounder to put in 400’ of fencing. Ground is sandy - no rocks. Call 250-672-9982.

Voices United Choir First practice — Oct. 9 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Catholic Church All who want to sing are welcome. $10 fee.

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

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

Great deals - low prices

Personals Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-677-4234

Clearwater: AA meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m.

250-674-1923, 250-674-7313

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Employment Business Opportunities ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co TURNKEY BUSINESS 4 SALE Minimum effort = extra $$$! Vendor moving out of country. Excellent opportunity to buy in at reduced cost. Contact Tom, CEO of Accessit Corp, @ 1-866-668-6629 or tom@accessitcorp.com.

Ref: Kamloops units for sale.

Labourers GUARANTEED Job Placement. Labourers,Tradesmen & Class1 Drivers For Oil & Gas Industry Work.

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

Call 250-319-8023.

Pets & Livestock

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For Sale: 18 month old laying hens. $5 each. 250-672-9391

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.

BRITISH Bulldog Puppies. Pure breed, CKC and home trained. $700. M/F, 2 months old, current shots. 778-800-1369. Email: statohe@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Livestock Pets

Volunteers Barriere & District Hospice is looking for volunteers. Someone who has a little time to spend visiting and/or driving seniors to appointments, etc.

Please call Jane 250-6729391.

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

Simpcw First Nation and Thompson Rivers University,

Barriere, are looking for instructor(s).

Duties include workplace essential skills (computer, math and English), University Preparation, beginner computer, and literacy coordination. Teaching certification preferred. Experience in all categories an asset. Must have knowledge of the Nine Essential Skills for the Workplace.

Must have a reliable vehicle. Closing application date is October 4, 2013. Anticipated start date is October 7, 2013.

Please submit resume with cover letter, references and applicable certificates to sross@tru.ca or at the

TRU office, 4629 Barriere Town Road.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AUCTION - Houseboats, Boats, PWC, Trucks, Trailers and more.

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Food Products Organic Garden Market has cukes, beets, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, peas and more. Located across from Clearwater train station.

Open daily 9 am - 6:30 pm Ph 250-674-3779

Garage Sales

Merchandise for Sale

Concrete striptie forms with whaler bars. Various sizes. $6,000.00 Ph. 250-674-3779

4828 Dunn Lake Rd., Sun. Sep. 29, 12-5pm.

Help Wanted

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

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

CASUAL ASSISTED LIVING WORKER – Skill Development: If you have been on Yellowhead Pioneer B0156 Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently GRADER OPERATOR – Bladetec B0165 unemployed, you may be eligible for reBUCKERMAN – VRV Contracting B0221 training dollars. Book an appointment to SAWMILL LABOURER – Woodco Sawmills see one of our counselors for information.

CB0233 We look forward to seeing you: come in COOK – Rivermount Motel CB0220 and we’ll personally see that you get the WAITER/WAITRESS – Rivermount Motel information you’re seeking or call and CB0219 make an appointment.

HOUSEKEEPER – Rivermount Motel CB0218 • Free computer and Internet access WAITRESS P/T– Sam’s Pizza B0235 • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

TIRE TECHNICIAN – Insight Tires CB0237 “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia�

In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

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

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Carpenter with Class 1 DL: FT/Clw #C0234 Sawmill Labourer: FT & PT Barriere #CB0233 Sandwich Artist: FT/Little Fort #C0232 Cashier: PT/Little Fort #C0231 Customer Service/Cashier: PT/FT Clw #C0229 32 Job Postings/Blue River: PT & FT #CB0222 Cook: Part Time/Little Fort #CB0220 Waiter/Waitress: PT/Little Fort #CB0219 Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #C0216 Motel Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #C0207 Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Clw #C0198 Maintenance Manager: FT/Blue River #C0191 Servers: FT/PT Blue River #C0190 Prep Cook/Kitchen Helper: FT/Blue River #C0189 Line Cook: FT/Blue River #C0188 Heli-Ski Guide: Seas/Blue River #C0186 Server: Seasonal/Blue River C0169 Sous Chef: Seasonal/Blue River C0167 Logging Truck Driver: Seas/Clw #C0160

Using Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Oct. 10th Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop: Thurs. Oct. 17th Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops. • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer.

Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Blue River Library: An employment GENERAL INFORMATION consultant comes to the Blue River FREE WORKSHOPS to help with your work School. Next visit is Tuesday search are available.

October 8th from 12:30-2:30. If a one Work Search Techniques Workshop: on one appointment is required, Thurs. Sept. 26th please call to set up a time prior to Labour Market Information Workshop: the drop in.

Thurs. Oct. 3rd Operated by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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STEEL BUILDING Sizzling Summer Savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted

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

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

For Sale By Owner

Quit.

Before your time runs out.

Clearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter package, 2 bdrm, very gd cond.

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

Two full bath, 1 is ensuite.

New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches.

Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00.

Call Jones 250-674-3051 or woodcrest8@gmail.com

2004 Saturn, 81,000 kms, new brakes, inspection report, sun roof, spare tires & rims.

Call 250-674-3270

Rentals Homes for Rent 4 bdrm, 3 bath home for rent in Clearwater. $1200 + util. DD req. Pets neg. Avail Sept. 1.

Please call 250-376-1032.

Clearwater: Nice 2 bdrm townhouse. Close to town, d/w, w/d, f/s, $800/mo + util. Avail Oct. 1. Call 250-674-0188 ISO - house for Oct or Nov, have dogs, need space, NS/non-drinker, quiet, clean, handyman. References avail.

Contact Dwight 250-319-1619

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Subaru Forester Turbo.

AWD, auto, cruise, air, trlr hitch, sun roof, AM/FM stereo, stacking CD, new brakes, handicap hand controls, regular controls, winter tires on A18 www.starjournal.net rims, 153,000 km, $10,000.00 Merchandise for Sale Transportation 250-674-3473 Misc. for Sale

Applications for Agefriendly Community Planning and Project grants are reviewed by the UBCM, as well as the Ministry of Health, and are scored on a variety of factors, including goals, proposed activities, involvement of seniors and other key partners, as well as budget and innovation and sustainability. Applications for 2014 grants are due Oct. 18, 2013, and applicants will be notified of the status of their application by Nov. 29, 2013.

The Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grant program was one of government’s platform commitments for seniors and reflects the goals of the BC Family Agenda, which supports seniors by encouraging healthy, active aging.

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cessible, reliable and affordable transportation options in North Delta; a seniors’ resource fair in Nakusp; and an outdoor gym and wellness program for seniors in the Village of Sayward.

“We are proud to partner with the Province on the Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grant program,” said Mary Sjostrom, president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. “With changing demographics, communities are looking for ways to improve the services provided to seniors.

New funding through this program will allow more communities to complete an age-friendly plan or undertake a project focused on age-friendly communities.”

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Continued funding of $500,000 for the Agefriendly Community Planning and Project Grant program will help support seniors in every region of British Columbia, Health Minister Terry Lake announced earlier this month.

“Local governments from across British Columbia can now apply for the 2014 round of age-friendly grants to help ensure their community better meets the needs of its older residents,” said Lake. “To date, age-friendly grants have funded almost 200 projects in over 100 B.C. communities helping to keep seniors active, healthy and independent.”

The Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grant program is a partnership between the Government of British Columbia and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. This new funding will support the annual distribution and administration of between 20 and 25

grants of up to $20,000 to help establish or continue a variety of projects that support healthy, active seniors.

“We are committed to helping communities represent the needs of all citizens,” said Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors Linda Larson. “When communities plan for all citizens and work to be inclusive, it can really make the difference in the life of a senior and allow them to be more active and engaged with their friends, family, neighbours and service providers.”

All projects are meant to reflect the vision of an agefriendly British Columbia, in which older people are supported to live active, socially engaged and independent lives. A few examples of projects funded last year include: a drop-in seniors’ support centre in the Village of Fraser Lake; a seniors’ bus providing ac-

Recreational/Sale

Truck/camper: 2000 Ford F350 super duty, crew cab diesel, rear duel wheels, gd tires, 240,000 km, 11 ft 1992 Timberline camper, fully equipped, boat roof rack w/elec lift, remote control. Solar panel,Misc.TV antenna, elec Wanted person Genuine lift Coin atCollector rear. $20,000.00 Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & 250-674-3473 Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting Vanguard camper, 8’6”, proby donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money pane/electric fridge/stove.

All for the International Development Fund of the International in working order. obo.

Scout & Guide Fellowship. This$1150 fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world.

250-672-5338 Drop stamps off at front counter

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$500,000 funding for Age-friendly BC grants Submitted

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Real Estate

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of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

For Sale By Owner

Quit.

Before your time runs out.

Clearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter package, 2 bdrm, very gd cond.

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

Two full bath, 1 is ensuite.

New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches.

Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00.

Call Jones 250-674-3051 or woodcrest8@gmail.com

2004 Saturn, 81,000 kms, new brakes, inspection report, sun roof, spare tires & rims.

Call 250-674-3270

Real Estate

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Our BCCHS upcoming Cowboy Concerts Tim Hus will be here for Saturday, January 18th ... that's the date we've picked for the Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert.

That's the concert we always call the February Cowboy Concert ... but it'll be in January this year. Kathy and I had to decide - Panama Canal Cruise - or February Concert ... hmmm ... the Cruise won so therefore the date change.

We'll have a couple of other names that will join Tim on stage but have yet to confirm them. Most likely there will be one cowboy poet and one other singer.

Keep your eyes on the web site www.bcchs. com and the next issue of the Cowboy Times for the up-dates.

Sneak peak at the 2014 Cowboy Festival ~ Page 2

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Book and CD reviews ~ Page 2

the Mane Event 10th anniversary ~ Page 3

Wild West Riders Grand Entry Team ~ Page 3

Thursday, December 12th is the date we've picked for the Annual Cowboy Christmas Concert in Kamloops. It'll be held at the Calvary Community Church. Santa Claus will be on hand for photos, and we'll have Christmas music by the entertainers.

Back by popular demand will be the singalong! After the intermission the audience will be asked to shout out a request, we'll put the words up on the big screen, the performers will sing and play on stage, and the audience can sing along. This has gone over really well for the past two years - it's a lot of fun.

Who'll be on stage? That's a good question but we haven't confirmed any entertainers yet.

The next issue of this newsletter will come out in late November and we'll definitely have the names for you then. Keep an eye on the web site, too, www.bcchs.com, as we'll post the names as soon as they are confirmed.

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Gary Alegretto and Ian Espinoza A super business promotional opportunity! CD review by Mark McMillan

Just think ... your name could be the headline of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival Rising Star Showcase ... or how about a dinner theatre show!

How would this sound?

"The 'Your Name' Rising Star Showcase"! or "The 'your

name' Saturday Night Dinner Theatre". This opportunity is now available.

Not only would it give you some great exposure, but if you sponsor the Rising Star Showcase you'd be helping youth and new talent get found.

We're looking

for sponsors in a lot of different areas as well as the above mentioned places.

If you have any interest in helping out the Kamloops Cowboy Festival while promoting your own business give us a call toll free: 1-888763-2221.

When I heard that Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza had a new CD out I was really looking forward to it ... and I sure wasn't disappointed. Both the vocals and the instruments of both these guys, along with their song choices, make for a great CD. It's well put together with Gary and Ian doing equal amounts of everything. Gary plays harmonica on all tracks and Ian plays guitar on all tracks. Add

Ian's wonderful national steel guitar and Gary's base harmonica, washboard, sierra cup, and Jews harp on different tracks, along with background vocals and harmony throughout and you really do get 13 tracks (with nine originals) of wonderful music.

A Sneak Peak at the 2014 Rope That Rhythm ... The Hanson Family Kamloops Cowboy Festival CD reviewed by Mark McMillan We're close to having the 18th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival all put together. Ya, it's not until March ... the 13th to 16th to be exact, but folks are looking for tickets on November 1st for themselves and for Christmas presents so here's a little preview: As usual the entertainment lineup looks awesome. There are quite a few repeat names that have been crowd favorites and there are quite a few new names, too. Here's who we have confirmed so far: The Hanson Family and Rae-Lee Fraser will both return as they were the winners in the Rising Star Showcase last year. Joining then will be The Mountain Saddle Band, Butch Falk, Tom Cole, Frank Gleeson, Matt Johnston, Terri Mason, Ed Peekeekoot, Steve Taylor, Gordie West, Brian Salmond, Ed Wahl, Mag Mawhinney, Marshall Veal, Dick Warwick, Horse Crazy, and Ol' Ugly. There about a dozen other names

on the list, too, that we have to still confirm, but with this talent you can bet it will be another spectacular Festival.

The Festival Tradeshow is getting lots of inquires, too ... and some new faces that I'm really looking forward to seeing. The Art of the West Show will, I'm sure, be another super show - I know the committee is reaching out farther this year to bring in new talent.

Speaking of new talent, we're really hoping for a new sponsor this year, so that we can continue the Rising Star Showcase. Either way, I think it'll probably take place, if we see the interest coming in from competitors, but the placings and prize money are yet to be determined.

Keep an eye on our website as we'll be updating it in the near future, or if you have any questions about the Kamloops Cowboy Festival give us a call toll free: 1-888-763-2221.

A note from the president September 2013

Hard to believe but summer is basically over and we're already sending out ads, getting ready to send out contracts, and talking to sponsors about the 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival. As always the year seems to have passed in a flash.

Another couple of months and we'll be going through applications for the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Joe Marten Award, and BCCHS Student Scholarships. Then the snow flies and pretty soon 2014 will be here.

On Oct. 24 we'll once again be in Chilliwack for the Mane Event

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and we're really looking forward to it, as it's their 10th anniversary!

Come and check it out and say hi to whoever is manning our booth ... or better still let us know if you can spend some time helping out at our booth.

The sad news for the 2014 Festival is that we lost a major sponsor ... the sponsor of the Rising Star Show Case and the workshops / seminars, Country 103. They will continue to support the Festival and will help us out with radio promotion which is great. Although I hate to see them leave, I do want to pass on a huge thank you to them for all their support over the past years!

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When I first heard the Hanson Family I was very impressed ... when I heard this new CD I was just as impressed. It's no wonder that they won the Rising Star Showcase at the 2013 Kamloops Cowboy Festival ... their harmonies are amazing - smooth,

their instruments blend together equally as well, and the song choices for this new CD fit both. The whole CD has a very

nice old time feel and sound to it.

All three sing lead and harmony and accompany each other with fiddle and percussion (Lisa), bass (Daniel), rhythm guitar and accordion (Theresa). I heard them at Kamloops, at the Garlic Festival in Lac la Hache, and at Cariboo Country Night at Watch Lake ... they impressed the audience in all three venues and this CD will, I'm sure, impress anyone that buys it. The 10 tracks include My Saddle Pals and I, Lights of Old Santa Fe, Silver Stars Purple Sage Eyes of Blue, My Adobe Hacienda, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Ashokan Farewell, San Antonio Rose, Go Rest High on That Mountain, Out Where the Cowboys Ride, and I've Been Everywhere.

I first met the family as they

entered the Rising Star Showcase when they arrived at the Festival. I was a little nervous that, with a new sound system this year, we would not be ready for three part harmonies and three instruments on the RS stage ... I didn't want to chance making them sound bad. When I explained my thoughts to Wayne (dad) he said, "No problem - they don't need a sound system ... want to hear them?" Well there they were in the general store singing acapella three part harmony. Later in the weekend it didn't surprise me when one of the judges handed in his judging sheet and said "don't even read it - just put them on main stage!"

Get your copy of Rope That Rhythm from the Hanson Family at www.hansonfamilymusic.com. Or wait and come hear them live, and buy a CD and have them sign it, at the 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival, March 13th to 16th.

A Cowboy's Life, Memories of a Western Cowboy in an Empire of Grass, by Mack Bryson Book reviewed by Mark McMillan Some great stories from the eyes of a cowboy ... mostly stories centered around Mack Bryson's life at Empire Valley Ranch. Stories about family, dogs, horses, and life in general at one of BC's biggest cattle ranches. Stories like ... getting bucked off into the rocks and knocked unconscious two weeks before his wedding!

Any book written that helps preserve our cowboy heritage is a good book in my eyes! I think Mack Bryson did a great job here as he relives his life for us to enjoy. His stories go from the era of horse drawn farming through to using airplanes to help find the stragglers ... and everything in between.

He starts the story with his ancestors in Pavilion, BC, in 1878. In 1956 they bought Empire Valley and sold the ranch to Bob Maytag in late 1967 ... the stories in the decade at Empire Valley Ranch are eye opening, educational, and often quite humorous! I enjoyed the book from cover to cover ... good job Mack!

Mack has been doing some book readings in the Interior that have been received well and his book is now in some of the bookstores in Kamloops, Williams Lake, Merritt, Lillooet, and Clinton. You can also get a copy of "A Cowboy's Life" by Mack Bryson directly from him by emailing: mackandliz@telus.net or by phone at: 604-255-7753.

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The Mane Event celebrates Cariboo Country Night its 10th Anniversary

It should be an awesome weekend - I know we're sure looking forward to it. Ever since our first year it's become an annual event for us.

Every year is different, and it seems even more exciting than the year before. This year, because it's their 10th Anniversary, I'm sure they have some special treats and surprises lined up for us.

Already though, the clinicians they have announced are some of the best ... names like Anne Gribbons for Dressage, Al Dunning for Reining & Cowhorse, Joe Fargis for Jumping, Doug Mills for Horsemanship, Elisa

Marocchi for Driving, Storme Camarillo Robbins for Barrel Racing, Steve Rother for Horsemanship, and Ruben Villasenor for Western Dressage & Bosal Training! Wow! On top of all the clinics is our favourite thing, the Trainers Challenge.

This year Paul Clarkson from Australia, Cayley Wilson from BC, and Kerry Kuhn from Kansas will compete and

educate the audience.

They start with a green colt from Douglas Lake Ranch and after three one hour sessions and one 45 minute session the trainer must "show" their horses ... saddling, mounting, reining, and overall control, are all judged as the trainers ride through a set course of mandatory requirements.

The trainers must be able to swing a rope on the horse's back, drag a log, ride through a serpentine, ride over a wooden bridge, stop, backup, etc. The judge's scores however, are not only based on training ability but 30% of their score is based on the

trainer's ability to pass on information about their methods of training to the crowd.

The spectators at the round pen for the Trainers Challenge are kept well informed, as well as entertained, by Hugh McLennan who not only announces the events', trainers' and horse's progression, but also keeps a discussion going with the trainers while they are at work.

Hope to see you at the Chilliwack Heritage Park, Oct. 25 - 27 for the 10th Annual Mane Event. For more information see their web site at: www.maneeventexpo.com

Sept. 14, at Watch Lake, was another great evening of entertainment and fun at the annual Cariboo Country Night. Local favorites Leslie Ross and Ernie Doyle went over really well as usual, with their "everyone's favorites" songs.

The Hanson Family kids from Veneta, Oregon were a highlight their harmonies, their smiles, their appearance, and their musical ability awed the crowd from start to finish, to a near sold out event. They joined both Ernie and Leslie at different times throughout the evening to add their harmony and instruments ... especially throughout the dance.

Rae-Lee Fraser added some of her original Cowboy Poetry to both of the concert sets before the dance started and

had the audience laughing as she told stories from her short (19 years) life experiences in rhyme.

Steaks were served right off the BBQ with all the trimmings and desert. It was a great feast enjoyed by all - thanks to Save-On-Foods for donating the steaks.

The 13th Annual Spirit of the West Cruise 16 days - January 30th to February 15th, 2014

The 2009 cruise through the Panama mmm - tough choice! You can find all Canal was probably a favourite. The the details at www.Hugh-McLennan. main reason is because the Panama com and as usual you'll be able to folCanal itself is so impressive. One other low us, if you don't join us, on the diary reason is that we were on the Island pages on Hugh's web site and on our Princess - hard to beat in so many ways. web site: www.MeadowSprings.com.

Another would be the private group tour Both web sites have the flyer available in Costa Rica! And these are all over and as a PDF download, too. above the fact that the sun shines, the There is still room if you want to pools are terrific, the food and service join us! Karen and/or Jim at Cruise Vais amazing, and that it's really cold and cations of Winnipeg would be happy to snowy at home. answer any questions. Give them a call Well Kathy and I will once again be at 1-800-530-0131. joining Billie and Hugh The North Shore Community Centre’s and the other Spirit of the West listeners when they Annual Fall board the Island Princess on Jan. 31, 2014 to start the journey south from Fort Lauderdale to the Panama Canal. There will be stops in Aruba, Columbia, October 5 & 6, 2013 l to r: Randy Brodoway (organizer), Ryan Jasper (overall Panama, Costa Rica, and Admission $4 winner), and Kim and Elle from the Log House Western Weekend passes available please inquire Mexico before we arrive Wear.

Saturday 9am - 4pm 15 days later in LA. The Sunday 9am - 3pm and Dave Atkinson of 100 Mile supplied the bulls. other highlight this time $40 for Table Rentals Ryan Jasper took home the buckle for best overall, will be the full day that we Contact the office for an application form second place went to Cotton Manuel, and 3rd to will have to explore the North Shore Levi Lawlor.

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The BC bull riding finals

100 Mile House hosted the BC Professional Bull Riders Finals September 7th and 8thand it was a good weekend. The bull riding was held in conjunction with the 100 Mile Fall Fair and both events seemed happy with the arrangement ... hopefully agreeing on making this an annual event.

About 15 bull riders tried their skill on the back of some of BC's top bucking bulls. The bulls won overall but the cowboys did a good job and put on a good show! C+ Rodeo Stock of 150 Mile

The cowboys all lined up as they were introduced. Bull fighters Earl Call and Dave Atkinson stand at the right.

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What's behind the scenes of an all girl rodeo drill team? ... "A whole lot of estrogen" says Brenda.

As we all know, horses have their own issues, too. One horse decided that he didn't trust the arena loud speakers and kept watching - they were scary! The problem was when it came time for the Anthems they line up facing the audience, away from the speakers ... well all but one! This horse stood in the line backwards. The girl had to make ear plugs for her horse, which did work; the horse now faces the crowd.

Commitment - you bet, tons of it. They start in March with a practice once a week and in April they hit the arena twice a week. Some of the members travel up to an hour and half drive each way, but

the horses have to be in shape, and the girls have to know the patterns.

Many hours are spent planning ... riding patterns, music, contracts and much more. There are 12 girls on the team and everything has to be precise. They pick their lead riders horses .. Hours are spent going over routines timing has to be perfect and spacing dead on!

Pat said, "We have more rodeos booked this year than we planned on".

On top of all the prep work and expenses, it costs a lot for fuel to get to the rodeos. The Wild West Riders say they're happy to do it if they can cover some their costs. I watched them perform at the 100 Mile House BCRA Rodeo and thought they did a great job. Keep it up girls, you look awesome!

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In 2011 a local rodeo association approached Brenda Phillips and asked her if she'd consider starting another drill team - Brenda had been a successful and well liked coach of other teams. These thoughts progressed with the help of other potential members like Pat Coster (Pat, at 62 years young, is known to the other girls as "Hot Granny Pat"). Their first proposal was presented to the 100 Mile House Rodeo committee ... it was accepted and Wild West Riders was formed.

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Celebrate our agricultural heritage

75th Annual

PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR North Thompson Fair Grounds, Barriere BC

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