Barriere Star Journal, November 14, 2013

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Legionnaire Ed Gagnon reads out the Act of Remembrance during Remembrance Day Services, Nov. 11, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Barriere. “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.�

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On Nov. 8, 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan - one of the strongest storms ever recorded with wind speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour - destroyed thousands of homes and completely devastated parts of the Central Philippines.

In an effort to help those affected by this disaster fundraisers are being held all over Canada. According to the National Household Survey, there are 96,560 people of Filipino descent living in British Columbia.

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BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province.

These donations will help the Red Cross provide urgently needed assistance in affected communities. This includes carrying out search and rescue operations, distributing food and mobilizing items like blankets, hygiene kits and sleeping mats.

From today until Dec. 9, 2013, customers may make donations of $2 or $5 - or multiples thereof - at all checkouts in BC Liquor Stores.

All donations received during this time will be matched by the federal government.

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has a long-term partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. Since 2010, BC Liquor Stores customers and employees have supported Red Cross disaster relief by contributing more than $1.7 million for humanitarian crises at home and abroad.

Earlier this year, BC Liquor Stores customers and employees supported Red Cross humanitarian relief efforts for Alberta Flood Relief.

In 2011, BC Liquor Stores customers and employees supported Red Cross humanitarian relief efforts following the earthquake/ tsunami in Japan and the Horn of Africa drought.

BC Liquor Stores are unable to issue tax receipts for donations.

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100 Mile to gain new West Fraser sawmill

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Sensible BC not there yet The Sensible BC campaign is still short in trying to collect signatures from 10 per cent of registered voters in each of the province’s ridings by Dec. 5. The signatures are being collected to force a B.C. referendum in 2014 to decriminalize marijuana possession. Although short of the required number of signatures, dedicated volunteers are still out and about canvassing for more. Pictured is Sensible BC canvasser Theresa Edstrom, who braved a very cold day to sit in front of the Barriere post office and four-way stop on Wednesday. Nov. 6. Edstrom manned her post from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and stated that by noon she had collected 40 signatures.

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West Fraser has announced it will rebuild the 100 Mile Lumber mill next year.

The new, updated facility will have modernized methods and equipment to keep up with the forest industry’s global marketplace.

100 Mile Lumber general manager Peter Andrews says this is “very good news” for the community.

“We will be focusing on getting better lumber recovery, significant improvements in dust management, getting more value from each log and making the mill a safer work environment.

“The new mill will be designed to match our future log supply as best we can forecast today.”

West Fraser is proceeding with detailed engineering design work on the rebuild of the 100 Mile House sawmill, he explains, and has already begun work to rebuild its log yard.

It plans to get as much site work completed before winter as possible, Andrews says, adding Katchmar Construction has been contracted for the log yard improvements.

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stantial, and will see us completely revamping and redesigning our log break down, lumber processing and residual [chip, bark, sawdust] handling systems.”

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The new mill will be designed to match our future log supply as best we can forecast today.

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He notes some of the equipment has been ordered, and quotes and delivery date confirmations are underway for the balance of the components to be replaced.

“We expect to do the bulk of the rebuild in the summer of 2014, but will start on some areas in the spring.

“At this stage, we are planning to have the project work completed by August/September, and will be working through our [new mill] start-up through to the end of 2014.”

While West Fraser’s press release notes an outstanding competition bureau approval, and includes a clause for potential changes, West Fraser Woodlands vice-president Dave Lehane says

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“We are confident that this is going to move ahead. We’ve made the decision and we are confident the transaction

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is complete and will proceed.

“Certainly, there is a normal regulatory review of any transaction of this nature.”

He explains “it’s time” for these upgrades, as West Fraser wants to ensure a local facility that utilizes modern technology and is globally competitive.

“We’ve made a decision to make an investment in 100 Mile House, and our expectation is we will be doing an upgrade to the sawmill [in] 2014.”

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says this positive news affirms West Fraser’s commitment to the community, and assures their local mill’s longevity.

“It gives more stability when you see that a company is going to spend millions of dollars on their

facility. It shows that there is fibre to support the mill.”

While there remains significant scientific review work to be done on the Interior timber supply, Barnett adds it “bodes well” for the future of the South Cariboo.

Lehane adds timber supply remains a challenge for the industry, but agrees it is a positive signal for the community and its prospects in the forest industry over the upcoming years.

This latest industry news also comes with the announcement that West Fraser will close its sawmill in Houston, and Canfor will shut down its mill in Quesnel. The two forest companies have come to an agreement to swap certain fibre harvesting tenure rights in the nearby supply areas.

Lehane says the devastating impacts of the mountain pine beetle on the future of the industry in the British Columbia Interior has led to this “very difficult, but necessary” decision.

“Our first priority is with the employees and their families.

There are numerous employment opportunities across West Fraser, and we will be working with our employees individually to find [placement for] as many of them as possible in other locations.”

Barnett notes beetle-related mill closures have been expected in the province since 2006, but adds her “heart goes out” to the affected employees in Houston and Quesnel.

Read the West Fraser news release and backgrounder at www.westfraser.com/ investors/news/newsreleases.

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Minister rejects report of ALR demise

By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – News reports suggesting the B.C. government is considering dismantling the Agricultural Land Commission are not accurate, the minister in charge of the government’s “core review” says.

A plan outlined in documents leaked to the Globe and Mail this week is “so secret that I don’t even know about it myself,” Energy Minister Bill Bennett said in an interview. “We’re not even considering blowing up the ALC, or bringing it inside government.”

Bennett said agricultural land commissioners will continue to decide on applications to amend the land reserve, established 40 years ago to protect farmland from development.

Bennett refused to comment on the suggestion that the province could be divided into two zones with different processes. But he said he is aware of many cases outside the southwestern part of B.C. where obviously unfarmable land remains locked in the reserve.

Part of the problem has been a lack of funding to the commission, Bennett said. The current budget adds $4 million to the commission’s budget over three years.

“It’s not all their fault, it’s the way the legislation is written, it’s the way their policies have developed,” Bennett said. “All of those things

add up to a lot of questionable decisions being made, and certainly not in areas where they have good agricultural land like Richmond and south Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan.”

Bennett also rejected the suggestion that the Oil and Gas Commission would overrule the ALC on decisions in B.C.’s northeast. The OGC already has some authority on land use, and its role in the review is “tiny,” he said.

NDP leader Adrian Dix accused the government of hiding its intentions before the May election.

“After commending two separate reviews that called for the ALC to be strengthened before the election, the Liberals are now conspiring to undermine it,” Dix said.

Metro Vancouver mayors, facing the most pressure to expand development, expressed alarm.

“Certainly it’s disturbing if they’re throwing it out the window,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters.

She said some ALR boundaries need adjustment, but beyond that, her main concerns are that the commission has been underfunded to do its job and that more effort is needed to help support the viability of farming.

“It has problems, but it has its place,” Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said of the ALR. “It protects us from ourselves.”

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“Violence against women and girls has devastating and farreaching effects on the community,” said McLeod. “The projects supported by this call for proposals will reduce violence against women and reach out to those who have been affected by such violence.”

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In addition to this new call for proposals, the Government recently announced in the Speech from the Throne its intention to introduce legislation that will give police and prosecutors new tools to address cyberbullying.

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Later this month, the Government will recognize 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, and will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, 2013, as well as Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on December 6, 2013.

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Editorial; by Tom Fletcher

Help the hospital, get a flu shot I

got my influenza shot this week, paid for out of pocket since I don’t qualify for any of the higher-risk groups provided with free immunization.

A reminder to take this simple health precaution came in October when a labour arbitrator ruled that it is a reasonable employment requirement for health care workers to either get the current immunization or mask up in patient care areas.

Quiet advocacy by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has paid off.

Staff, doctors, outside contractors and visitors will have to put patients first.

Health care unions pressed a grievance on behalf of members who insist they have a right to refuse immunization and increase exposure to patients. They have apparently run up the white flag.

“We will be telling our members to comply with the new policy, or risk being fired,” said an overly dramatic Val Avery, president of the Health Sciences Association. HSA lawyers led the grievance, supported by the Hospital Employees’ Union and the B.C. Nurses’ Union.

Avery said the union will continue to urge its members to take advantage of on-site flu shot clinics. That’s right, like most provincial employees, they all get immunization that is not only free but administered at work.

Kendall announced the regulation last year, after finding that 40 per cent of employees in long-term care were not getting the current influenza vaccine, and the rate of immunization was declining.

Their objections make no sense. Aside from the self-serving “rights” argument, they complain that the annual flu vaccine isn’t effective enough.

The formula is developed by international effort to track the dominant strains that emerge as winter rolls around the world. Kendall says a poor match results in about 40 per cent immunity, and a good match reaches 90 per cent. At the risk of stating the obvious, he notes that even 40 per cent is better than nothing.

After two weeks of expert testimony, arbitrator Robert Diebolt, a retired UBC law professor, wrote as follows: “It is indisputable that influenza can be a serious, even fatal, disease. Immunization also indisputably provides a measure of protection to health care workers and I have found that their immunization reduces influenza transmission to patients.

“I have also concluded that there is a real and serious patient safety issue and the policy is a helpful program to reduce patient risk.”

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control calculates that if all health care workers would get immunized, the risk to patients would be reduced nearly 50 per cent.

The Ministry of Health warns: “you can spread influenza for 24 hours before you have any symptoms.”

What would cause educated health care workers to defy common sense? A hint is provided by professional union promoter and publicist Bill Tieleman, who railed about the decision on his blog.

This regulation is inspired by big bad U.S. health care corporations that would rather impose immunization than pay for sick days, Tieleman asserts. Ah, so an infected health care employee should wander the wards until symptoms emerge, and then go home for a few days of paid rest. What a perfectly stupid idea!

Last week BCNU president Debra McPherson was warning about “chaos” at the new Surrey Memorial emergency ward, her latest of a career of media protests. The big new facility is already overflowing, and more beds and more staff are needed, stat!

Perhaps if better preventive measures were taken by nurses, doctors and other staff, this chronic “chaos” would be reduced and these unions would have more credibility.

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

Speech from the Throne was wrong To the editor; Having watched and read the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Queen’s representative, I am appalled at the misinformation given to Canadians about Canada’s commitments to Veterans.

To have the Queen’s representative state that the Government provides a dignified funeral to Veterans is a falsehood, in part!

What I think the representative meant to say is that the Funeral and Burial Program, which extends a dignified funeral to Veterans of the Second World War and Korean War who are financially challenged at the time of death, continues. The statement in the Speech from the Throne, which is not filled with facts, is misleading to Canadians!

With few exceptions, Modern Day Veterans (those who served after the Korean War) remain ineligible for the Federal Government program.

The source of funds to bury those Veterans who are financially challenged at time of death is charity - not government and not what the Speech from

the Throne states. Readers will know that charity has enabled 23 Veterans to be buried at a cost of $90,000 through the Last Post Fund donation monies, and not by the Federal Government! Why is that so, when the Speech from the Throne says otherwise?

How will you remember as the Remembrance period approaches? Will you recall the false statement in the Speech from the Throne? Or will you recall Government’s failure to support Veterans? I will salute all who have served Canada, and with profound shame, I will recall how the Government has failed to support despite pleas from all Veterans groups for more than a decade.

Please donate to the Last Post Fund to fulfill a Government and nation’s promise - that we support Veterans.

LGen L.W.F. Cuppens (Ret’d) Nauwigewauk, New Brunswick Find the Speech from the Throne at http:// speech.gc.ca

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Leading environmental standards for natural gas

By Rich Coleman Minister of Natural Gas Development VICTORIA - With recent events bringing attention to hydraulic fracturing, I think it is important for British Columbians to know the facts about natural gas operations in our province.

B.C. has been producing natural gas for more than 50 years.

Hydraulic fracturing, the technology used to extract a large portion of our natural gas, has been occurring for decades.

Our extensive experience has enabled us to put strict rules in place to govern how the industry conducts its business, ensuring it is rigorously monitored and as safe as possible.

We were the first province in Canada to make it mandatory for industry to disclose the fluids used in the hydraulic fracturing process. The online registry - FracFocus.ca - provides information about our regulations and an account of each well drilled.

Our province’s geology provides us with natural advantages over other areas in North America with the hydraulic fracturing process occurring in B.C. kilometres away from the surface and below impermeable layers of rock and soil.

When wells are drilled, they are lined with cement to a depth of 600 metres to protect our soil and water. This provides even more protection for our drinking water.

As well, water usage is carefully monitored and protected in British Columbia.

The net result of both our strong regulatory framework and our geology is that B.C.’s water supply is protected and safe. It has never been con-

taminated as a result of hydraulic fracturing.

To ensure industry adheres to our rules, we have a dedicated provincial regulator in place. The BC Oil and Gas Commission has expert geologists, hydrologists, and engineers to ensure natural gas work remains safe.

And while the experts do their job, we continue to do ours.

The provincial government has made sound policy decisions to support responsible natural gas development. Worldleading regulations and best practices continue to guide how we operate.

Our government supports responsible growth and development because it makes long-term sense.

We want industry to grow in an environmentally sensible manner so all British Columbians can benefit directly from natural gas production.

We recognize safe exploration as an opportunity to support and grow our economy.

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The reality is we must strike a realistic balance between the needs of our families and strong communities, and the need to be responsible stewards of our environment. We need to accomplish both to be successful in the long term.

And, we are confident we are doing that on many fronts. For instance, to address growing demands from many industries, we are updating legislation with the proposed Water Sustainability Act. This act will ensure the best standards of environmental protection and appropriate oversight is in place for B.C.’s water resources now and in the future.

Our approach appears to be working.

To reiterate, there has never been an incident of contaminated water supply as a result of hydraulic fracturing in our province. The water used by industry is subject to strict rules.

Before any approval can be provided, each permit must go through a rigorous review to eliminate harms and maintain existing water levels.

In addition to a vast supply of natural

gas and leading standards for exploration, B.C offers industry with many other advantages necessary for large investment, and that is why we have this amazing opportunity to become a world leader in natural gas exports.

As the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel, natural gas is in high demand around the globe, particularly where air quality is a major concern.

We see this as an opportunity to redefine our financial security and set a path forward to future prosperity for all British Columbians.

We want future generations to benefit financially from the foresight we show today to responsibly grow our natural gas sector. To do that, we have made a commitment to responsibly develop a liquefied natural gas export industry.

Our government supports natural gas development because it makes sense today and for generations to come. Natural gas is our best competitive advantage moving forward.

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The Yellowhead 4-H steer purchased by Dearborn Ford during the Provincial Winter Fair in Barriere has became a donation to the Kamloops Food Bank. “We are very proud to support our local 4-H clubs and be involved in the Provincial Winter Fair,” said Dearborn Ford rep Mike Turner, “Thanks also to Ben Rainer and the folks at Rainer Custom Cutting out in Darfield for the reduced processing cost.” Pictured (l-r) is Wes Graham, warehouse manager for the Kamloops Food Bank, and Dearborn’s Mike Turner, delivering the beef on Nov. 6.

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Sky high tree trimmers Crews were trimming and chopping tree branches alongside Highway 5 in Darfield on Nov. 6, possibly in preparation for BC Hydro’s promised upgrades to eight km of distribution power-line in the area. The new section of line will involve the installation of approximately 140 new power poles along the highway.

IO N T K N I E DS! T T A It’s time for youngsters throughout the North Thompson Valley to write a Christmas story for the Star/Journal annual Christmas Story Essay Contest.

This year our young writers can tell us in 350 words or less about one of the two following themes: STORY #1: The Magic Ice Skates: Write a story about what happened when Santa found a pair of strange looking ice skates just before Christmas Eve. STORY #2: How The Goblin Found Christmas; Write a story about how a cranky green goblin found the true meaning of Christmas.

“We are stunned that changes of this magnitude would be proposed behind closed doors in government,” said a shocked Brent Mansfield, Co-Chair of the BC Food Systems Network, last week. “We agree with Mark Hume’s analysis that this proposal will dismantle the Agricultural Land Commission, and along with it, the Agricultural Land Reserve.”

The BC Food Systems Network includes hundreds of members and organizations representing farmers, food producers, health promoters, and community food organizations around British Columbia who are concerned with farming and food security in the province.

Hume’s story Sacrosanct Agricultural Land Commission eyed for breakup in a recent Globe and Mail stated that the B.C. government is proposing to open up over 50 per cent of B.C.’s protected farmland to development, to neuter the ALC by removing its powers, and to download decision-making authority on farmland to local governments and the Oil and Gas Commission.

“That’s our farming and food security gone, right there,” says Mansfield. “If you change its farmland protection mandate and

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take away its provincial focus and its independence, you make the Agricultural Land Commission powerless and ineffective. Then, even if you say – as the minister did – that you want to protect farmland and farming, you won’t be able to. Development interests of all kinds will win, in the short term, every time. And we lose our focus on the long term.”

Mansfield also questions whether farmers, ranchers, local governments - or the ALC itself - have been consulted about these proposals. “Splitting the ALR into two zones and handing most of the exclusion decisions north and east of the Okanagan to local government and the Oil and Gas Commission will have significant fallout for those directly affected,” Mansfield points out. “Is this a proposal coming out of excitement about oil and gas? Why should agriculture, which after all is a sustainable industry, be pushed aside for an extractive industry? Agriculture in B.C. provides almost 62,000 jobs and brings $11.7 billion in revenue per year into B.C. Some areas, like direct sales to consumers, have grown by 147 per cent in just over five years (from $46 million in 2006 to $113 million in 2012).”

As well as questioning the magnitude of these proposals with their disturbing implications for the future of farmland protection, Mansfield questions the timing. “Two reviews – by the Auditor General and by the ALC chair – were conducted in 2010, and the chair recently reported that the boundary review work and other improvements were on track,” Mansfield points out. “The proposals Mr Hume is reporting sweep those changes away.”

Mansfield concludes: “It is beyond comprehension to the BCFSN that decisions of this magnitude are happening behind closed doors. We have been raising ALR and ALC concerns with the province since September.

We were told – by MLAs and by the Premier – that there would be plenty of opportunities for public input to the Core Review. Where are they? What we and other stakeholders need, if any changes are proposed for the ALR and ALC, is a full, transparent and comprehensive public consultation process.”

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BARRIERE • Nov. 15: Squam Bay Home Business and Craft Fair 6:30pm Suam Bay Hall. Info 250-672-1918.

• Nov. 16: No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson Fall Fair Hall,10am-1pm. Info 250-672-9330 (evenings).

• Nov. 30: Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. Info 250-672-5587 • Dec. 6-8: Candle Light & Holly, Legion basement.

Friday, 10am - 8pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm. Info 250-672-9772 BLUE RIVER • Nov. 17: Blue River Community Hall 11am-4pm BLACK POOL • Nov. 23: Blackpool Craft Fair, 10am-2pm, Blackpool Hall. Info 250-587-6202.

CHU CHUA • Dec. 8: Christmas Craft Fair, 10am-late afternoon, Chu Chua Community Hall. Info 250-672-9995 CLEARWATER • Nov. 17: 17th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair,

Wells Gray Inn Conference Centre, 10am-2pm.

Info 250-674-2127.

• Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Christmas at the Cottage, Wed.-Sun., 11 am - 8 pm., 3684 Birch Isl Lost Creek Rd. • Nov. 28: Beta Sigma Phi Craft Auction, Wells Grey Inn Conference room, doors open 6 pm, auction 6:30 pm • Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1: Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Clearwater Elks Hall,Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 10am4pm, Sunday from 9am-noon. Info 674-3535.

HEFFLEY CREEK • Nov. 30: Make It, Bake It, Create It, 2nd Annual Christmas Market, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am-4pm.

Info 250-578-8519.

VAVEnBY • Nov. 28-29: Christmas Arts & Craft, Ecki’s in Vavenby.

Antler carvings and more.

• Nov. 28-29: Dreams & Delusions Art Studio, 337 Ruby Rd, Vavenby. Lots of Christmas gifts. 12 pm – 8 pm

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By Gaven Crites 100 Mile Free Press A rancher from near 100 Mile House recently used an airplane to chase a pickup truck carrying stolen property on Highway 24 and Highway 5 north of Kamloops.

Pilot and ranch manager Greg Messner relayed information to the RCMP throughout the chase, but police were unable to locate the vehicle and the pilot was forced to turn around before he reached Kamloops.

Messner now questions the RCMP’s response time and if proper procedures were followed.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 100 Mile Ranch owner Marina Cecil observed a pickup truck loaded with ranch property leaving the property. She followed the vehicle to Highway 24 and called RCMP and Messner with a description of the truck and the license plate number.

After seeing close to $7,000 in property was in fact missing, Messner decided to try and locate the truck from the air. From the information he received from Cecil, he reasoned the driver of the truck was headed to Kamloops and he says he located the truck on the south side of Barriere.

“I circled around him for about 60 kilometres (and spent) about a half hour tracking him on the highway,” says Messner, who says he provided regular updates on the location of the vehicle and descriptions of other cars in the area to help RCMP.

“I thought for sure they would have had someone out on the road. The system never worked on the cop’s side.”

The investigation into the break-and-enter is continuing and RCMP have been in close consultation with Messner to address some of his concerns.

Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, media relations with the South East District, says at this time multiple detachments are looking at how the information was shared between them via the dispatchers.

“It’s a pretty typical incident where at times we’ll have a theft in progress with vehicle descriptions and there’s attempts made to intercept and stop the vehicle. This [case] has a bit of twist in the sense the complainant jumped into a private aircraft and was able to locate what he believes to be the suspect vehicle and call in a location.

“Certainly there’s an expectation from the public and certainly we’re there to provide a response when thefts are occurring. We’d like to see getting the bad guy in all incidents.

“Here, unfortunately we didn’t and we’re looking if something occurred that caused a delay to getting a patrol vehicle out.”

Messner says he’s less worried about what was stolen and more concerned about catching the thief and reviewing the RCMP’s response to make sure the proper steps were followed.

“I’m out there doing my part; I’m hoping the system is also working with me to help catch the guy.”

Dust study findings “surprising” Central Interior Logging Association FP Innovations’ study on sawmill dust has found that fine wet dust is just as explosive as dry dust. The study was commissioned as a result of the Burns Lake and Lakeland mill explosions last year. The study also shows that, contrary to speculation, pine beetle wood dust is no more explosive than dust from other kinds of timber. The difference with milling pine beetle wood over other types is that beetle wood may produce a higher volume of dust in the air over the course of a shift.

WorkSafeBC has confirmed wood dust suspended in the air was the cause of both explosions.

According to the report’s Executive Summary, there are some regional differences in dust accumulations: “The regional comparison showed simi-

larities with the timber processed by mills in the regions. The Northern and Central Interior, where all the MPB sawmills were located, on average had drier and finer dust.

The Southern Interior had mainly SPF sawmills and had the highest average accumulation rates. On average,

Coastal sawmills had wetter samples.”

Timber companies around the province are investing millions of dollars in dust control equipment.

They have also completed the “Wood Dust Mitigation and Control Audit”, a resource to help manage combustible wood

dust hazards.

Funding for the study was shared by, the United Steelworkers, and 10 sawmilling companies.To see the full study, go to www.worksafebc. com/news_room/features/2012/assets/pdf/ SawmillWoodDustSamplingAnalysisExplosibility.pdf

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The Times Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors approved two $5,000 allocations from the North Thompson Economic Development Society during their Oct. 24 board meeting.

The spending had been recommended by Tim Pennell, director for Wells Gray Country (Area A).

The first allocation of $5,000 will go to Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA).

It will be used for the establishment of a Geopark initiative in the North Thompson Valley.

The first phase of the initiative is expected to cost $25,000.

It would seek to have the volcanoes of Wells Gray Park and area recognized as part of UNESCO’s World Geopark Network.

According to UNESCO, for a Geopark to apply to be included in the GGN, it needs to: • have a management plan designed to foster socio-economic development that is sustainable based on geotourism: • demonstrate methods for conserving and enhancing geological heritage and provide means for teaching geoscientific disciplines and broader environmental issues: and • have joint proposals submitted by public authorities, local communities and private interests acting together, which demonstrate the best practices with respect to Earth heritage conservation and its integration into sustainable development strategies.

A tourism plan for the North Thompson Valley released last July included seeking Geopark status as part of a strategic priority for Wells Gray Park.

Geopark status is seen by many as a step towards eventual UNESCO World Heritage designation.

The second $5,000 will go to Wells Gray Outdoor Club to help pay the capital funding for phase one of the proposed Candle Creek mountain bike trail project. Look for more about this project in a future issue of the Times.

The money from the North Thompson Economic Development Society is the remainder of $1 million set aside after the wildfires of 2003.

About $35,000 now remains in the fund.

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Town hall beginning to form in downtown core

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Volunteer Dorothy Carby serves up a counter full of tasty sandwiches during the Barriere Senior’s Society annual bazaar and luncheon held, Saturday, Nov. 2.

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This is a busy time of the year for everyone. There are yards to put to bed for the winter, craft sales to prepare for or attend, and the multitude of other seasonal events that we all hold dear.

The Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce along with local businesses are once again sponsoring the Shop Local program. The details can be found in our local paper and at the various merchants as the time draws near.

I mention this because supporting local business is an important part of keeping our town vibrant and growing. Without our support, local merchants could be forced to shut their doors and we all lose their services. Empty store fronts tend to multiply and that is never a good thing.

Speaking of empty store fronts, recently the district purchased the old HY Louie building as part of the long standing and ongoing downtown revitalization plan.

In years past, the attempts to purchase the building were unsuccessful for a number of reasons. It was through hard work and negotiations that district staff and local realtors Karina Scott and Derbra Fennell put together an agreement with the building owners.

Ms. Scott and Ms. Fennell, working on behalf of the district drafted an innovative package that involved a combination of funds and tax receipts back to the HY Louie Company.

The HY Louie Company has a long standing tradition of being innovative and community minded, and in this case they came through for us.

Karina and Debra were able to work with Ms. Wong at HY Louie to broker a deal the district could afford.

Innovation, community spirit and hard work bring great results. When well versed professionals like Ms. Scott, Ms. Fennell, and HY Louie’s Ms. Wong work together with our district staff great things can and do happen in our community.

What this purchase does, is that not only will a long standing empty building be put to good use, but the surrounding acreage in the downtown core will be developed by the district for everyone’s ongoing benefit.

Large, fully usable parcels are hard to find anywhere. To find one in the core of a town would be a developers dream. To have the town benefit from the ability to develop the land and building for municipal use is better yet.

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Bill Humphreys months the building will undergo a complete review and assessment. Any materials that need to be removed or repaired will be dealt with. At this point it would seem that the best plan will be to split the building into two parts. The front part is over 7,000 sq. ft. and ideally suited to office space.

The building was purchased with the reserves set aside for a municipal hall so at this point plans will include district offices. Having our town hall in the downtown core was part of the original community plan, and not having to build a brand new building will save a considerable amount of money.

Speaking of plans, the sewer pipe has arrived and the plan is to work through the winter as much as possible. With Barriere’s almost tropical climate this should not be a problem.

District staff has been charged with the task of keeping everyone informed of which roads will be dug up as we go along. Each

resident will have some input into where their connection will be.

Note here I said some input, since in some cases there may only be one option.

Staff will do their best to make everyone at least comfortable with the process.

Any questions can be directed to Ms. Hannigan at the district office; phone 250672-9751, or email: channigan@barriere. ca.

Please contact the district with your concerns or questions.

What some residents are being told about the project by people not employed by the district is probably wrong.

Each year the Barriere Legion Remembrance Day ceremonies allow us all an opportunity to pay tribute to those that have served. We should never forget our history nor should we turn our backs on those that gave of themselves so much then and now.

Please support the Legion and help them to carry out their mission of service to our veterans.

Mayor running for chair of TNRD North Thompson Star/Journal District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys has announced he is putting his name forward to replace Thompson Nicola Regional District board chair Randy Murray. Murray says he will not be running for a third term in the chair’s seat due to time constraints, but will remain as director for the Nicola Valley.

Humphreys has commented that he does appreciate the contribution of the Kamloops contingent on the TNRD board, but that his per-

sonal feelings are “the TNRD is really about the small rural communities”.

Kamloops representative Ken Christian and Savona director Ronaye Elliott have also voiced their intentions to run for the position.

Humphreys has been a TNRD director for two years, and says he is confident of being able to juggle the additional responsibilities that would come with the chair’s position along with his mayoral duties in Barriere.

The election of the chair will take place at the TNRD’s inaugural meeting on Dec. 19.

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An exhuberant group of people turned up at the Nov. 6, Thompson Valley Players meeting to plan the upcoming variety show, “An Old Fashioned Christmas”, scheduled to be performed at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere on Dec. 14.

Variety Show and Christmas Parade scheduled for Barriere Submitted The Thompson Valley Players met on Nov. 6, at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre in the Barriere Ridge to begin practicing for their Variety Show, ‘An Old Fashioned Christmas’, scheduled to run Dec. 14, at the Fall Fair Hall.

32nd annual Candlelight and Holly Christmas Gallery opens Dec. 6 North Thompson Star/Journal Formed in 1981, the Yellowhead Artists’ Co-operative (YAC) serves a twofold purpose: to provide a forum for artists to exchange ideas and expand their knowledge and skills, and to promote their work in a professional manner.

In December, 1981, the Co-operative sponsored a nine day show and sale in Barriere called “Candlelight and Holly - a Christmas Gallery”. Area craftspeople and artists were featured in the highly successful event, and since that time, this event has become an annual event.

This year, the 32nd Annual Candlelight and Holly sale will only be on for three days. It will be in the usual location, the Barriere Legion in the basement, and will be open on Friday, Dec.

6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is the perfect place to purchase original art work, prints, and quality hand-crafted items by local artists.

Artisans who would like to have a table will need to contact event organizer and YAC member Jessie Maisonneuve at 250-6729772. Tables cost $10 each, and artists will also be charged 10 per cent of their sales.

Each table is also asked to donate an item for the silent auction; such items can be one of their works of art, or can be a storebought item, whichever they prefer.

There will be a door prize this year a print by one of the YAC artists, Shirley Kristensen. Be sure to pick up your ticket at the door when you attend this event.

An exuberant bunch of people all ages signed up to sing, dance and act in the production, and all are very excited to show off their talents.

If you would like to sign up for the event as well, stop in at Sweetnams store in Barriere, and fill out a signup sheet.

Sylvia Chivers was on hand at the meeting to talk about the Barriere Christmas Light up Parade, saying the parade would be held on Dec. 6, with mustering at 5:30 p.m. at the Employment Centre, and continuing up Barriere Town Road to Fadear Park where the district will hold their annual Tree Lighting event.

Sylvia was excited to tell how wonderful the lights were last year on the parade floats, and that the possibilities are endless for decorating with lights.

Why not join with TV Players, and light up a float and enjoy the fun of participating in the Barriere Christmas Parade.

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Humanitarian projects are happening at Barriere Secondary The Barriere Secondary students who attended We Day are working on the following humanitarian projects around the school: • We Scare Hunger: Students will be collecting non-perishable food items over the next four weeks (in time for Christmas Hampers).

We are trying to get 100 items as a school. The items will be collected in Art Room and then donated to the food bank.

• We Create Change : As the penny is no longer being created, we will be collecting pennies for the month of November and then do-

nating the pennies to ‘Free the Children’. The money raised will give children in developing countries access to clean water. Our goal is to fill the large water jug in the office.

The students are asking the community to donate / drop off pennies and food items at the school at any time as well.

Pictured above are Barriere Secondary students showing a poster of their We Scare Hunger project that will be going on over the next four weeks collecting for the Food Bank.

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The Barriere and District Food Bank will have a busy time during the next two weeks. On Nov. 16, the food bank will have a table at the No Host Bazaar held in the Fall Fair Hall. We have found a treasure trove of canning supplies in our storage room and will be selling them at the Bazaar, as well as selling some delicious baked goods.

On Nov. 18, is the Annual Spaghetti Dinner put on by Sam’s Pizza with all proceeds benefiting the Food Bank. Dinners are $10 cash only, and include spaghetti, Caesar salad, and coffee, tea or juice. We are also accepting food donations and will have a box by the door to put donations into. An exciting new feature at the dinner is the option to dine in or take out. Our board of directors and many of our members will be on hand to help with the dinner. Dinners will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please come out and join us for some great food and a good time.

The last week of October, food collection bags were dropped by the Barriere Chapter of the North Thompson Cadets. Cadets Brendon Manion and Lee Dionne picked up several bags of food which amounted to 243 lbs. of food, and $50 in cash donations. Since they are a small group, it was truly amazing the amount of food they collected. Thank you to the community for donating so generously, and a special thank you to leader Christy Dion and her Cadets, who have also committed to helping the food bank with the Christmas hampers. We are glad to have them as volunteers.

The food bank received a wonderful donation of dog food from a woman who recently lost her pet. Thank you so much for the thoughtful donation. A number of our clients have pets and we don’t always have food for the pets. If anyone would like to donate dog or cat food, it is always welcome.

The food bank is now taking names for the Christmas hampers.

Please call the food bank at 672-0029 to add your name to the list. We will need the following information: Name, number of family members, ages and sex of children so we can make sure that they receive an appropriate Christmas present.

The Food Bank is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon every Wednesday.

Our telephone number is 250-672-0029.

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Remembrance Day in Barriere

The Remembrance Day parade colours taking the salute.

Although the air was cool, the day was dry, with intermittent sunshine during the Remembrance Day parade in Barriere, on Monday, Nov. 11. A large number of people took part in the parade with many area residents turning out to attend the service.

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(Left) District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys and Legionnaire Keith Moore, waiting to Salute the Colours.

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Sun Peaks opened its cross country ski trails for the public on Nov. 8, two weeks ahead of schedule due to early snowfalls.

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Nordic trails open two weeks early at Sun Peaks Earliest Nordic opening ever for Canada’s Alpine Village

North Thompson Star/Journal Sun Peaks opened its cross country ski trails for the public on November 8. This date was two weeks ahead of schedule and is the earliest opening on record.

Ten kilometres of trails were groomed and track set for classic and skating on Vista, McGillivray Lake, and Otter Trail. Access is via parking lot #5. More trails will open as crews continue their early season preparation.

Phil Youwe, Nordic coordinator for Sun Peaks Resort, says the recent snowfalls have allowed the resort to open early.

“Our groomers have been busy

track packing the trails to solidify our snow base,” said Youwe, “This means very good early season conditions.”

Early season trail fees are $10 and will adjust as more terrain opens. Tickets can be purchased at Guest Services in the Village Day Lodge and Elevation Sports in the village centre.

The Nordic Centre and McGillivray Lake Cabin will open on November 16.

Sun Peaks will open its alpine chairlifts on November 23.

For an updated list of open trails, visit the Sun Peaks website at www. sunpeaksresort.com/weather-andcams/nordic-trail-status.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Two wins for BES Barriere Elementary Volleyball team girls played well against Westmount on Thursday, Nov. 7, bringing home two wins from the event.

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For the Record: Star/Journal Staff An article in last week’s issue titled “Pony Club winds up a successful and fun season” incorrectly stated that the young riders training at Spedding Thoroughbred Farm and Training Centre are part of North Thompson Pony Club.

In fact, although the club formerly trained at the centre and one or two of the riders who now train at the centre still belong to the club, the club itself now trains at two different locations.

There is at present no official connection between North Thompson Pony Club and Spedding Thoroughbred Farm and Training Centre.

We apologize for the error.

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Ladies Hockey • Starts Friday at 6:45pm Adult Hockey: Mens Drop In Hockey • Every Tuesday & Friday at 8:00 Oldtimers Hockey • Every Wednesday at 8:45 and Sundays at 7:00 Wells Gray Curling Club Call 250 674 3768 for more info.

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

Cross Country Ski Equipment Rentals for the season available at the ‘No Host Bazaar’ Saturday Nov. 16 10-1pm at the Fall Fair Hall Future rental dates to be announced.

Snowshoe Rentals also available by the day For more information call 250-672-9403

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Famous moose of Wells Gray Park: Part two

Calypso was a special member of the Ritcey family

by Clara Ritcey with Ellen Ferguson Many years ago, when I was a girl and madly in love with a budding young wildlife biologist, the more seasoned wife of another member of that profession gave me a story to read, entitled “Never Marry A Biologist”.

As I dimly recall, the story recounted a number of the authoress’ misadventures that were a direct result of her husband’s profession.

I read the story, enjoyed it, and promptly forgot its message.

I did marry the biologist, but often over the years that story has haunted my life ... like the year I became foster mother to a moose calf.

This was NOT my personal project.

I managed to keep quite busy raising a brood of over-active children, and an additional baby to care for was not my idea of a worthwhile summer project.

However, Ralph’s special project in Wells Gray Provincial Park was an intensive study of moose and their ecology. It was suggested that he raise a moose calf.

Being a suspicious person who had spent too much time already looking after the children’s pets, I was not enthusiastic about the idea, despite the

A young Frank Ritcey feeds Calypso as his family raises the young moose during the 1960s. The son of Clara and Ralph Ritcey, today he is the provincial coordinator at BC Conservation Foundation's Bear Aware program. Photo submitted

assurances that this was a project that The Men would be looking after.

And so, one very wet afternoon in early June 1963, Ralph and his assistant arrived home with a baby moose in a canvas tarp. She was terrified, tiny, weak, only a day or two old, and not a very promisinglooking specimen.

For the next few days, the men and children cared for her and made her a little sheltered pen.

She never did like the pen though, and much preferred to come into the house, where we were.

During this time, it was decided to call her “Calypso”, in honour of the little orchids that grew in

the area where she was born. This was soon shortened to “Lippy”, and that was her name for as long as she lived with us.

Things were going along much too well to last. Then it happened: Ralph and his assistant had to go to another park for two weeks, and guess who became the Moose Sitter? In those two weeks, I learned to create the fastest formula in the west.

Lippy was growing into a fat, sassy pet, running in and out of the house with the kids, playing with the dogs, and demanding her feedings on time. First feeding was around 5 a.m.: two or three beer bottles full of warm milk formula. This

was repeated every three or four hours, with occasional small snacks in between.

When she was hungry, there was no mistaking her wants: she would stand at the back door, and cry like a big baby.

Later on she was to eat a specially prepared nutrient ration, and then she learned to browse on the various shrubs and trees that support the wild moose population.

That first summer, however, she guzzled milk in fantastic amounts. She did enjoy other foods too, such as my house plants, and she was given to trying anything she could reach on the table or in the kitchen.

One day, while I was outside, she went

into the kitchen and ate an entire lemon meringue pie. I’ll never forget her face, with meringue clinging to her long eye-lashes, and lemon all over her muzzle.

Another of her dietary habits that caused me much annoyance was when she saw me picking flowers, she came right along behind me and chewed up the rest of the plants. In the wild, a calf moose learns what is safe to eat by watching its mother browsing.

The first day the men returned home, I mixed the formula, told Ralph that feeding time was at 2 o’clock, and went visiting. I returned late in the afternoon, to be met by a sobbing, distraught moose who literally threw herself into my arms. She sounded like a very upset baby, complete with sobs, and tear-wet face.

“She won’t eat” announced my rather annoyed husband.

“Think the thing might be sick.”

Being used to children, I rather doubted this and set about heating her milk.

Called to her feeding place at the back steps, she wolfed down almost a half-gallon of milk. Isn’t it good to feel needed? To Lippy, I was Mother.

Lippy ran free all that summer, but when fall and hunting season arrived, Ralph made her a large pen

to live in. The pen was well-marked, so no one could say they hadn’t seen it. We even hung up signs, to inform the public that this was a No Shooting area. But, with all these precautions, she was still very nearly killed.

One afternoon, a truck screeched to a stop near the house and two men jumped out. With their guns, they ran towards the pen. I set a new record for the 100 yard dash, yelling loudly at these “hunters” not to shoot. The men quickly got back into their truck and drove off. Later, at the Game Checking Station, they told Ralph about this crazy dame up on the hill who had a moose in a pen.

At the end of hunting season, Lippy was free again. She had now become a big girl, but she still wanted to play games. One of her favourite ways of showing affection was to back a person into a wall, and then rub them with her head.

Very affectionate, especially from a 300pound moose!

Another of her quirks was a passion for the smell of gasoline fumes. When we were fueling the car, she would try to get into the fumes, and breath deeply. Filling the car became a regular circus, as I’d run the hand pump, keep the nozzle in the car tank, and push away the moose who

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was determined to get high! When new fuel drums were delivered to the Ranger residence, I would wash the tops carefully with hot soapy water, to remove any sniffable fuel residue.

At this time I was driving the children to and from their school, which necessitated leaving home twice a day. Lippy did not like this one little bit. She would lie down in the driveway, and not let us leave the yard.

When I finally either moved her or out-witted her, and headed down the road, she would follow us, crying loudly.

On one occasion, she stopped at our friends’ home and walked out onto their balcony. After that, they had a barrier to put up whenever it looked like she was going to stop.

In the spring of 1964 we needed to move to Kamloops for Ralph’s work and were faced with an unhappy situation. We could not take Lippy with us, and could not turn her loose in the woods, as she had learned to trust people. We contacted the Edmonton Game Farm, and they came with a special van to take her to a new home.

There she could live in freedom yet still be near people.

Our lives are richer for the year Lippy lived with us, and I’d be a liar if I said we didn’t miss her.

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Carolers wanted for Barriere on Dec. 20

By North Thompson Star/Journal A Christmas carol is a song whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas or the winter season in general. Historically, the first known carol appeared in fourth century Rome with latin hymns, including one called “Of the Father’s love begotten” (Corde Natus ex Parentis), a song penned by the Spanish poet Prudentius.

By 1426 a Shropshire (England) chaplain, John Awdlay, reported 25 carols sung by wassailers (carolers), who went from house to house.

According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, there are approximately 500 carols today.

Going Christmas caroling isn’t as popular as it once was, but it is still done in many places, both in this province and in many places around the world. Choirs or youth groups will often arrange to drop in at a nursing home or senior citizen facility, and sometimes a group may sing in a shopping mall or plaza.

There is even an official ‘Go Carol-

ing Day’, which is celebrated on Dec. 20. This would be a perfect opportunity to have a wonderful, rewarding, and memory filled evening and a great way to enjoy the Christmas season and appreciate its meaning.

This year, Dec. 20 lands on a Friday. If you like to sing Christmas carols and would be interested in going caroling, please contact Margaret Houben at 250-672-9330 (evenings)

by Nov. 30.

“If there is enough interest (at least 10-12 people), I will arrange booking the Bandshell from 6-7 p.m.,” stated Houben, “and I will also arrange to have hot chocolate and cookies.”

A notice will be printed in the newspaper after Nov. 30 to confirm if this is indeed to be a ‘go’, and if it is, anyone and everyone is welcome to come and listen (or sing) and to enjoy the goodies afterwards (donations of the odd plate of cookies happily accepted). There would be no rehearsals, this would be strictly a “come and have fun singing carols” event.

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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes: Scrub, wash, & thoroughly dry russett potatoes. Poke potatoes with a fork several times. Wrap ‘em up in foil, place in crockpot & cover with lid.

Rotate & turn occasionally. Cook on high for 4 hours {or low for approx.

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Apple Pie Fries 1 pkg of Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust (2 ct.) about 1 cup of pureed apple pie filling or apple sauce 1 egg sparkle sugar for sprinkling caramel sauce &/or ice cream for dipping A food processor and a decorative edge roll-cutter, optional!

Unroll each crust & spread the filling onto one of them, leave a 1/8” border around the edge. Put the other pie crust on top & press lightly to secure it. Make an egg wash by mixing the egg with a splash of water. Brush some egg wash on the top, & sprinkle it with the Sugar. Cut strips about 1/2” thick & then cut those into “fry” shapes. Place them carefully onto a baking sheet & bake them at 350F for approx. 12 mins, or until they’re slightly golden & firm. Serve with some caramel dip.

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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September 22

endeavor requires a leap of faith.

May 21– June 21

250-674-2674 Nov 15 - Squam Bay Home Business & Craft Fair, 6:30pm @ Squam Bay Hall. For info 250-672-1918.

Nov 16 - No-Host Bazaar, 10am-1pm Fall Fair Hall. Tables $10, 250-672-9330 Nov 16 - 4H Banquet @ Lions Hall Nov 16 - Memorial Shoot (Blind Draw) @ Legion Nov 17 - Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, 10am-2pm @ Wells Gray Inn. Abby at 250-674-2127.

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

Nov 18 - Spaghetti Dinner @ Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, proceeds to Barriere Food Bank.

Nov 19 - Flu Shots, 9-12:30pm@ Health Clinic - appointment 250-672-5515.

Nov 23 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo Pot-Luck & AGM, 6pm @ Fall Fair Hall.

Nov 23 - Silent Auction & Pot-Luck Dinner, 6pm @ Squam Bay Hall. Info call Sue 250-672-9615.

Nov 29-Dec 1 - Clw Elks Christmas Bazaar @ Elks Hall. Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 10-4pm, Sun. 9am-12. Info/tables 250-674-3535.

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

Nov 30 - Make It, Bake It, Create It, Christmas Market, 10am4pm @ Heffley Creek Hall. Sandra 250-578-8519.

Dec 5 - T Communities Foundation AGM, 6:30pm @ Community Resource Centre, Clearwater.

Dec 6 - Christmas Parade & Tree Light Up. Muster for parade at Employment Centre, 5:30pm, parade starts at 6pm, tree

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December 21

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light-up at 7pm at Fadear Park.

Dec 6-8 - Candlelight & Holly @ Barriere Legion bsmt. Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Tables 250672-9772.

Dec 7 - Seniors Christmas Dinner, 6pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall.

Dec 8 - Christmas Craft Fair, 10am @ Chu Chua Com. Hall.

672-995.

Dec 14 - Breakfast with Santa @ Lions Hall.

Dec 14 - Old Fashioned Christmas Variety Show, with the Thompson Valley Players @ Fall Fair Hall. Info 250-672-0033.

Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex Jan 18 - Al Fortin’s Citizen of the year banquet.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs.

7pm at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975.

Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440.

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

Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee.

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.

Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: every Wed. Leave message 672-0029 Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the mth at the Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. 250-672-9330.

Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip - call 250-6729391.

Photography Club. All welcome. Shelley Lampreau 250672-5728.

Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-6722012.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250672-9943.

Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.

Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall.

Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty

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

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

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. 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. Jill Hayward 3198023.

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

McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall.

Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

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

NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1843 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 6725660.

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

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-6742135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403854-2845 or email to: chrysler@telusplanet.net

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

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

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

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

NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute Free Ads: Lost, Found, Student Work Wanted Free ads maximum 15 words will run 2 consecutive weeks.

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

Lost & Found Lost: grulla-mouse colour/white 2 yr old quarter horse/arab cross gelding. Disappeared from pasture on Chu Chua (Simpcw) reserve, 2nd wk of October. Very friendly & gentle. Call Dave Holland 250672-5669.

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Christmas Arts & Craft Ecki’s in Vavenby Antler carvings and lots more Come see!

280 Guru Nanak Pl Nov. 28-29; 9 am - 5 pm

Rent Cross Country Ski Equipment for the season at the NoHost Bazaar, Nov. 16, 10am1pm at the Fall Fair Hall.

Business Opportunities

Dreams & Delusions Art Studio 337 Ruby Rd, Vavenby Lots of Christmas gifts Nov. 28-29 12 pm - 8 pm

Coming Events 18th Annual Winter Wonderland Arts & Craft Fair Sun. Nov. 17 • 10 am - 2 pm Wells Gray Inn Conference Centre Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Nov. 18, 7 pm Community Resource Center.

Guest speakers Gavin Daw from Trans Mountain Pipeline, DOC economic development officer Leslie Groulx and DOC sports coordinator Melody Romeo. Networking — refreshments. Everyone welcome

Career Opportunities

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• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

Professional/ Management YUKON Zinc, Wolverine Mine is looking to fill the following positions: Advanced Care Paramedic, Mill Trainer and Journeyman Millwrights. Visit our website at www.yukonzinc.com to apply

Trades, Technical Civil Engineering Technologist II (Re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage range $37.01 - $44.78 over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by November 29, 2013, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

Sam’s Pizza & Rib House now hiring experience waitress, must have serve-it-right. $11/hour + tips, for right person. Apply in person w/resume. 4307 Yellowhead Hwy.

CLEARWATER OILFIELD Services, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires Class 1, 3 Vacuum Truck Drivers, Swampers. Local work. No day rating. Full benefits after six months. Fax 403-8449324.

FRASER SHINGLING & EXTERIORS LTD. Wanted Aluminum and Vinyl siding installers. Full Crews with own equipment only. Contact Giselle at 780 962 1320, or at giselle@fraserexteriors.com FRONTLINE is seeking certified electricians and millwrights with industrial experience for work in BC/Alberta.

FEC offers competitive wages and benefits package.

Forward resumes to: frontlinehuman resources@gmail.com.

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

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Career Opportunities

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One of the best small businesses located in downtown Merritt BC. This well established well kept operation has been serving the community for 45years. The building has a new Lennox 12 1/2 ton air/furnace, new roof, and lots of new equipment. A free standing brick building with paved parking lot. This turnkey operation is priced to sell (below market value) as current owner wishes to retire. If you are serious about being in and owning your own business please forward your inquires to: Business Opportunity c/o Merritt Herald, Box 9, Merritt BC, V1K 1B8

Help Wanted

LOCALLY-OWNED, well-established vacuum truck company looking for Class 1, 3, Vacuum and Gravel Truck Operators. Oilfield tickets an asset but not necessary. Incentive package available. Blue Cross after three months.

Must be willing to relocate or work three weeks on and one week off. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-8453903.

Located 150km Northwest of Prince George, BC Mount Milligan is one of British Columbia’s first major metals mine of this century.

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

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

CASUAL ASSISTED LIVING WORKER – Yellowhead Pioneer B0156 GRADER OPERATOR – Bladetec B0165 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – Yellowhead Community Services CB0250 GROCERY STORE CLERK – AG Foods B0255 Go To: http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm for information on jobs with Mike Wiegele.

Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information.

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

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

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

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 • 250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Support Worker: 2 positions/Clearwater #C0257

Traffic Control: Casual/Clearwater #C0256

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Mill Operations Superintendent Chief Metallurgist Manager: Environment, Health & Safety

Sandwich Artist: FT/Little Fort #C0232 Skating Coach: Seasonal PT/Clearwater #C0251

Early Childhood Educator/Educator Assistant: FT/PT Clw/Barriere#CB2050 Maintenance Technician (Instrumentation): FT/Clw#C0248 Skidder Operator: Seas/Clw #C0247 Logging Truck Driver: Seas/Clw #C0246

Cook: 2 positions/Clw #C0240 HD Mechanic/Welder/Machine Operator: FT/Clw #C0239 22 Job Postings/Blue River: PT & FT #CB0222

Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Clw #C0198

Maintenance Manager: FT/Blue River #C0191

Servers: FT/PT Blue River #CB0190 Prep Cook/Kitchen Helper: FT/Blue River #C0189

Line Cook: FT/Blue River #C0188

Mill Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor

Free Workshops to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops.

Please apply online at www.mtmilligan.com/ careers

Using Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Nov. 14th Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop: Thurs. Nov. 21st Work Search Techniques Workshop: Thurs. Nov. 28th Stress Management Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 5th Beyond Borders: A program for persons with disabilities that affect employment or employability: Starting Dec. 3rd

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

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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 consultant comes to the Blue River School.

Next visit is Tuesday November 28th from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

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

20’ Sea Containers, new. $3700, used $2600 & up. 250851-6371. Can deliver. All sizes available.

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N/S. Ph. 250-674-0002

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Just in time for winter, 6 person hot-tub w/cover, no leaks, pump works, needs some electrical tlc. $500 obo.

Solomon shaped downhill skis & bindings, 166cm. $175 obo.

250-672-5802 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WOLFERMANS’ TREAT Your Friends and Family!

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Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Merchandise for Sale

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

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

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Louis Creek: modern (2yr) home, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 kitchen on 10 acres in Glengrove Properties. Featuring earth to water geothermal radiant heating/cooling, ICF foundation, 40gpm well, custom floors & woodwork & much more.

3372glengrove.com. $548,500. 250-320-7896

Rentals

Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, duplex, large fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $875 + util. DD. Pets neg. Avail Nov 1. 250672-0041.

Rentals

ISO - house for Nov or Dec, have dogs, need space, NS/non-drinker, quiet, clean, handyman. Long term rental.

References avail.

Contact Dwight 250-319-1619

Suites, Lower

Clearwater: 3 bdrm duplex, lg yard, f/s, w/d, $575/mo plus util. Ph. 250-674-0188

Birch Island: 2bdrm suite. $600/mo. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry. Available Dec. 1.

Ph. 250-674-1768

Misc for Rent

Transportation

Clearwater: Riverside Guest House & Apartments all furnished, renting by day/wk/mo, internet/tv, w/d, hydro, etc. all inclusive. Ph. 250-674-0001 info@riveradventures.ca

Auto Financing

Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: 2 bdrm, all appliances, RR/DD, NS, pets on approval. 1 block from shops. $850 incl. util. 250-672-9676

Rentals

Homes for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Birch Island: 3 bdrm home.

Incl satellite tv, avail Dec. 1, $875.00/mo 250-674-1768

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

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

Avail immed. (250)672-9241

Clearwater: 3 bdrm home w/ensuite, 2/5 bath, lg 2-car garage. 225 Murtle Cres. $1265/mo incl water & sewer.

Avail now. Ph 250-674-3434

Sport Utility Vehicle Estate Sale vehicle: 2005 Nissan Extral, 4door, 4wd, brown, ac/automatic, 141,000km. $7900 obo. (250)672-9307

BC Ambulance

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

urges the public

Worship Sunday 11:00

themselves for

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

winter driving

to prepare

4464 Barriere Town Road

All Are Welcome

to keep them-

the Rev. Brian Krushel

selves and their

Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

families safe.

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

BC Ambulance photo:

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

Winter driving awareness: Drive like your life depends on it

Father Donal O’Reilly

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

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

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime.

Affiliated with North American Baptist Association.

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

Seventh-day Adventists

Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 9:30am Worship Service - 11am Fellowship Meal - 12:30pm Everyone Welcome 318-0545

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• Reduce your speed - drive according to the conditions.

• Check your tread - make sure the tire tread depth is winter ready.

• Control the urge to cruise - never use cruise control in winter conditions

• Call for help - if you are in an accident or witness one, don’t panic. Travel with a fully charged cell phone, know your location and call 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number.

“Each year as winter approaches, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics prepare themselves and their families for winter driving conditions – we urge the public to follow suit,” said BCAS Superintendent Craig Parnell. “If you must travel in these conditions, drive like your life depends on it; prevention is better than recovery.”

BCAS operates under the authority of BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to provide residents and healthcare professionals with access to pre-hospital emergency and patient transfer services. BCEHS also oversees the Patient Transfer Network and Trauma Services BC. BCAS is currently recruiting paramedics in many rural communities throughout the province. Please visit www.bcas.ca for more information about our employment opportunities.

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Vacation use of a camera modified for infrared When on vacation I always bring along my camera. Actually most of the trips I take are for the purpose of relaxing and making pictures. If I couldn’t bring a camera I would suffer because I would see shots I wanted to take and wouldn’t be able to do it.

I enjoy wandering about with my camera wherever I go and for the short vacation my wife and I took to the coast of Washington at La Conner. For this trip I wanted to make a real change from my everyday shooting, and decided to spend each late afternoon making exposures with the well-worn Nikon D100 I had modified many years ago to only “see” infrared light.

Digital camera sensors are as sensitive to infrared light as to visible light. In order to stop infrared light from contaminating images manufacturers placed in front of the sensor what they call

“a hot filter” to block the infrared part of the spectrum and still allow the visible light to pass through. My infrared modified D100 has had that filter removed and replaced with a custom filter for infrared only.

The first day we had lodging in the town of La Conner. I began walking the town in the morning with my Nikon D800e, and then returned in the late afternoon walking the streets and waterfront with my Modified D100 for infrared images.

On the second day, after a leisurely drive sight-seeing unsuccessfully trying to get close to the annual snow geese migration, we went a bit further to some big stores at an outlet mall near Seattle my wife wanted to check out. Next day we moved about 20 miles down the road to a motel in Anacortes and again I roamed the streets, alleyways, and oceanfront with

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John E n ma n my infrared camera in a new location.

There is nothing quite like infrared (IR) photography.

Making an image with a modified camera is an exploration. I like the contrasty tones that I can obtain when I convert the image to black and white. I suppose, like any form of photography, or art, it’s all a matter of taste.

Reflected IR light produces an array of surreal effects. Vegetation appears white or near white. Black surfaces can appear gray or almost white depending on the angle of reflected light. And the sky is my favorite part; it will be black if photographed from the right direction.

The bluer the sky, the more the chance there

is for a dramatic appearance.

Get everything right and there will be a “crispness” that’s rarely seen in regular photography, with everything looking very different from a normal black and white conversion.

The low-angled, late afternoon coastal light created lots of deep shadows on the buildings and trees, and it was that light and the contrasting effects that I was able to capture.

I like photographing architecture and other human-made structures. Well, actually, I like photographing just about anything. But on a trip when my goal is to photographically discover, or in this case,

Financial literacy includes insurance literacy Insurance Bureau of Canada Half of Canadians want to better understand home and car insurance and how it fits into their financial plans and almost 90 per cent think children should learn about home and car insurance at school, according to a Pollara survey commissioned by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).

Financial Literacy Month aims to empower Canadians with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make responsible financial decisions in their lives. As highlighted in the Oct. 29, release of a major earthquake impact study, the majority of British Columbians do not include earthquake insurance as part of their financial preparedness.

Part of this is due to a misunderstanding about their insurance policy.

“Understanding how insurance works and how it helps families manage risk is a very important part of financial literacy,” says Bill Adams, IBC Vice-President, Western & Pacific. “After disaster strikes is the worst time for people to learn what coverage their insurance provides. Financial Literacy Month in November is the perfect time for Canadians to increase their knowledge about insurance.”

Take the time during Financial Literacy Month to find out about your policies. Ask your insurance representative these questions: Home Insurance 1. What does my policy cover?

2. Is there a specific kind of insurance for the type of home I live in (e.g., house, condo or apartment)?

3. Are there risks I can’t buy insurance for?

4. What optional coverage is available?

5. Should I make a claim for every loss?

Car Insurance 1. If I get into a collision tomorrow, what kind of coverage can I expect under my policy?

2. What optional coverage is available?

3. Should I purchase collision insurance on an older car?

4. What kind of deductible is recommended?

5. Does the distance I travel affect my premium?

Business Insurance 1. What kind of insurance do I need?

2. Are there risks I can’t buy insurance for?

3. If my business is home-based, do I need special coverages?

4. What does errors and omissions or malpractice insurance cover?

5. What can I do to keep my premium down?

Consumers who have general insurance questions can contact IBC’s Consumer Information Centre at 1-877-772-3777 extension 222.

Visit ibc.ca to learn more. IBC shares insurance information with consumers online, through community tours, brochures, newspaper articles and television advertising. As a member of an advisory council to Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, IBC advocates for improving Canadians’ insurance literacy as part of their financial literacy.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90 per cent of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada.

rediscover a small town or city, I let myself be as creative as possible with the many architectural structures, and a camera that sees only infrared does help.

In addition, the colourful coastal architecture is very different from what one finds in the usually very dry, forested interior of British Columbia where I live.

I walked and walked.

I photographed and re-photographed. I talked to people I met in the alleyways, along the street, and on the waterfront. My only goal was to capture the way the infrared light touched things and to be back at the motel before dark.

Life Pixel, http:// www.lifepixel.com/ writes on their website, “Are you tired of shooting the same stuff everyone else is shooting? Then be different and shoot infrared instead!”

I don’t think I care

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whether I’m shooting the same stuff as others, but I sure do like to change how other photographers sees the stuff I do shoot, and infrared works perfectly for that.

These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera.

com or emcam@telus. net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

I sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069.

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Remembrance Day ceremony at Chu Chua

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Monday, Nov. 11, was a special day for Simpcw First Nation, not only did they hold their first Remembrance Day ceremony in Chu Chua to commemorate Simpcw World War II veterans, as well as those who served in peacetime, but they also unveiled the impressive results of their Simpcw Cenotaph Project.

The Cenotaph Project has been created by hard work and effort put in by the Simpcw Elders Council, under the blessings of the Band’s Chief and Council, and with project proposal assistance from Diana Hallam of Urban Systems.

Obtaining a grant of $50,000 from Veterans Affairs, which is to be matched by the same commitment from the Band was the first step; then the planning, design, and eventually the creation of marble slabs that will comprise the core of the cenotaph.

The marble slab was ordered from Classic Shuswap Monuments in Tappen, B.C., with three of the four slabs recently arriving in Chu Chua. The fourth slab is awaiting a few more names to be inscribed on it before it will be shipped to the Band.

The white marble slabs are most impressive, especially due to the unique petroglyph drawings that have been transposed onto them from photographs taken of ancient drawings carved into rocks throughout the Simpcw traditional territory, covering an area from Vinsulla to Blue River.

Once all the pieces are completed, a 10 - 14 foot circular cast in concrete pad will be poured in a designated cenotaph area, just north of the community hall in Chu Chua. Over the erected cenotaph will be two timber arches of approximately 12 feet in height that will be built by Tyler Salle.

On top of the arches will be a cast or carved eagle in flying position, and around the circle will be seating areas as well as natural plantings.

The Elders Council say they plan to have the cenotaph up by next spring, and they are all eagerly looking forward to seeing it in place.

During the Remembrance Day ceremony held on Monday, Chief Rita Matthew thanked the Elders group who worked so hard to get the cenotaph project underway, “It was time for this to happen,” said the Chief.

She commented that while all the names of Simpcw veterans were being read, she was thinking about “What that would look like if they were all standing here in front of us today?”.

“They were all strong independent people,” said Matthew, “They gained skills while they were away, and then they came back and raised families, and they were the backbones of the community. They were strong community members. One of my best memories of them was seeing them all sitting around a fire and laughing. And that’s what they have given to us.”

Matthews went on to talk about the hardships that were felt by those who were left behind while members of the Band went off to fight in the War. “Women left behind did the haying, and men who couldn’t go were called on to do more in the community, having a roll to play as well. It was tough times for awhile, but after they came back they made us stronger for what we are today.

“I think we are fortunate that we live in a peaceful country. We have homes to live in and we are fortunate people.”

The Chief once again congratulated the people working on the Simpcw Cenotaph Project. “I want to speak of the immense gratitude we have for the Elder people who are working on this. Congratulations to the group for bringing the recognition for the families that have never been forgotten, and the gratitude to those men who are the backbone of our community.”

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

(Above) Members of the Simpcw Elders Council, with others who assisted on the Simpcw Cenotaph Project pose behind two of the marble slabs that make up the new cenotaph. In the Picture are: (L-r)Ian Cameron - Simpcw Archivist, Diana Hallam - Project Proposal, Celena Slater - Elder Council Secretary, Louisa Celesta - Elder Council Chairperson, Ernie Celesta - Elders Council Rep, Dodie Eustache - Elders Council Alternate Chair, and Paula Murphy Event Organizer.

Ernie Celesta points out the drawings of what the new cenotaph will look like when it is erected next spring.

(Right) A display of poppies, all handmade by students at Chu Chua’s Neqweyqwelsten School.

(Far left) Simpcw First Nation Chief Rita Matthew addresses those attending the Remembrance Day ceremony.

(Left) Band member and Barriere Elementary School student Gerald Loring reads an essay that he wrote for Remembrance Day.