Barriere Star Journal, February 20, 2014

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B.C. budget balanced ..... page 3

Cougars win Zone titles

By Ashley Shannik Barriere Secondary School

Barriere First Responders form society ..... page 3

No Fed grant for splash pad ..... page 4

Back to 2001 in classrooms could raise costs $4.5 million in SD73 ..... page 7

2014 budget shows a 5% tax increase for Barrere ..... page 9

Both junior basketball teams from Barriere Secondary (BSS) won their respective West Zone titles on home court Feb. 11.

The girls game was a nailbiter, with each team trading hoops at each end until the last few seconds of the game.

The female Cougars celebrated with a one point victory over visiting South Kamloops Titians by out scoring their opponent 30 to 29.

Leanna Mitchell led the way for the Cougars, scoring 9 points while Ivanna Villeneuve and Jordan Bauer chipping in 8 and 7 points respectively.

The boys game was a very different story with the Cougars jumping out to a 22 to 4 point lead after the first quarter, from where they never looked back, finishing the game by a score of 66 to 27 also against visiting South Kamloops Titians in their West Zone final.

Carter Rudd lead the pace for the home town squad by filling the hoop with 16 points. Jacob Peterson had a complete game leading the team in assists while contributing 14 points of his own.

Rounding out the scoring was Tristan Holt with 12 points while leading the charge on the Cougar’s defence.

(Above) Barriere Secondary’s Cougars girls team and coach with their championship West Zone penant.

(Right) Barriere’s Chale Boyce stretches high to take the shot.

(Right) Barriere Secondary’s Cougars boys team and coaches show off their championship West Zone penant.

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Labour costs shape B.C. budget

By Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C. will balance its budget for a second straight year, despite a larger than usual contingency fund for labour costs, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Monday.

De Jong wouldn’t comment directly on a January court decision in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which Education Minister Peter Fassbender has estimated could cost $1 billion over the coming years.

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong got a favourite pair of shoes resoled and an extra hole drilled in his belt for budget day on Tuesday.

But de Jong said there are only two ways the government could cover unexpected labour costs without going back into deficit.

“One is to ask the taxpayers for more money, and we’re not prepared to do that,” de Jong said.

“And the second is that it comes from somewhere else in the budget.”

Government lawyers filed in the B.C. Court of Appeal Friday for a stay of provisions that would force school districts to return to staffing rules in place in 2001.

Its submission said the ruling would cost Surrey school district $40 million in the first year, with

similar financial impacts on all 60 districts.

Affidavits from school district superintendents around the province said the ruling would involve construction of portables, reorganization of classes, cancellation of special needs, preschool and child care programs and other disruptions.

De Jong said the 2013-14 budget surplus is “modestly ahead” of the forecasts, and no major tax changes are coming this year.

For the fiscal year that begins April 1, he expects B.C. and Saskatchewan to be the only provinces with balanced budgets.

McLeod applauds the Fair Elections Act Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops Thompson - Cariboo says the introduction of the Fair Elections Act (Bill C-23) in the House of Commons on Feb. 4, is part of the Government’s commitment to uphold the integrity of our electoral system.

“The Fair Elections Act will make our laws clear and easy to follow. It will also make life harder for election law-breakers and put the focus back on honest people taking part in our democratic system,” said McLeod.

This Act implements 38 of the Chief Electoral Officer’s past recommendations and addresses concerns raised by Canadians, various groups and think tanks, Elections Canada and Parliamentarians themselves.

The Fair Elections Act will: • Protect voters from rogue calls with a mandatory public registry for mass calling, increasing penalties and prison time for impersonating elections officials.

• Give more independence to the Commissioner of Elections Canada, allowing them control over their staff and investigations, empowering them to seek tougher penalties for existing electoral offences, and providing more than a dozen new offences to combat big money, rogue calls, and fraudulent voting.

• Crack down on voter fraud by prohibiting vouching or Voter

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Information Cards as acceptable forms of ID. • Make the rules for elections clear, predictable, and easier to follow.

• Ban the use of loans used to evade donation rules.

• Repeal the ban on premature transmission of election results, upholding free speech.

• Provide better customer service to voters, and establish an extra day of polling.

“Our government committed to introducing and implementing this legislation in time for the next federal election. I’m pleased that these new rules will be in place long before then.

These new measures will ensure that electoral laws will be clearer and more effectively enforced in future elections,” concluded McLeod.

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The NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION is now receiving applications for Funding Proposals for projects from organizations within the area from Blue River to McLure.

Organizations should have a Federal Charitable Number, or be sponsored by another group that has a number.

Jim McCreight is on location in the Royal LePage Real Estate office every Wednesday.

DEADLINE for receiving applications: March 31, 2014 Application Forms may be downloaded from the website: www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com Or by Phoning Hazel at: 250-674-1674; Cheryl at 250-674-3260; or Sandy at 250-674-3774; Fax 250-674-3538 or e-mail at hazelwadlegger@hotmail.com

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Officers of the newly formed Barriere First Responders Society stand beside the unit’s response vehicle.

Pictured (l-r) Jill Hayward, Drew McMartin, Rob Lennea and Al Kirkwood. Missing from the photo is Al Fortin.

You can also contact other Foundation Members as well.

Hazel Wadlegger Grant Committee Chair NTCF

Barriere First Responders form society The inaugural meeting of the Barriere First Responders Society was held on Feb. 11, 2014 at the Barriere Fire Hall. An election of officers took place with the following positions filled: President Drew McMartin, vice-president Rob Lennea, secretary/treasurer Al Kirkwood, and directors Jill Hayward and Al Fortin.

Drew McMartin reported he had secured a BC Ambulance unit from Richmond at no cost to the society, which is now painted and stored in the firehall. The unit will serve as transportation of equipment and first responders to medical emergencies. It will not be used to transport patients.

Kirkwood noted the first responder program is not set up in anyway to phase out BC Ambulance within the community. First responders are dispatched by BC Ambulance in response to 911 calls when ambulance personal may be on another call or temporarily out of the area. First responders attend until ambulance personal can arrive. The area covered by the first responders will be the same as Barriere Search and Rescue, which is more extensive than the Barriere Fire Department’s area. Funds to run the program within the community will be sourced through fundriasing and grant applications.

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B.C. budget balanced

By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Finance Minister Mike de Jong unveiled B.C.’s second straight surplus budget Tuesday, with few spending and tax changes as the province plans for economic growth driven by natural gas exports.

The biggest tax change is that provincial tobacco tax goes up 32 cents a pack April 1, on top of the latest federal increase of 40 cents a pack. B.C.’s share is expected to generate another $50 million, and de Jong said a “significant portion” of that will be used to develop smoking prevention efforts in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society.

Provincial funding for K-12 education continues at 2013 levels, as the government pursues an appeal of a court decision that could add hundreds of millions to school district costs. The budget includes a $300 million contingency fund this year, rising to $400 million next year, to cover anticipated costs in labour and other areas such as forest fires.

The budget touts investments in trade skills training, with shop projects at Camosun College, Okanagan College and NorKam Secondary in Kamloops. But the largest capital project is a new campus for Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver,

and operating spending on colleges and institutes is projected to fall by $5 million in the coming year.

De Jong said the “reengineering” of B.C.’s skills training programs referred to in last week’s throne speech is getting underway, and a new $1,200 education savings grant for children born in 2007 or later is being delivered starting this year.

NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth said the government balanced its budget with cuts to skills training, increases to fees and appropriating $480 million added to BC Hydro’s growing debt.

The B.C. Liberals spent heavily before the 2013 election to promote a jobs plan that has seen people continue to leave the province for work, Farnworth said.

The government expects to end the current year with an operating surplus of $175 million, rising to $184 million next year, which de Jong said is mainly a result of spending discipline. B.C. and Saskatchewan are the only provinces to balance budgets this year, and the three western provinces remain the only ones with a triple-A credit rating.

B.C.’s personal income tax rates remain the lowest of any province, but the budget announced another four per cent

increase in Medical Services Plan premiums for next year. That makes increases totalling more than 30 per cent over the past five years.

Taxpayer-supported debt rises to more than $43 billion in the coming fiscal year, climbing to $45.5 billion by 2016-17. About $11 billion of next year’s burden is operating debt left by a string of deficits in recent years.

Total provincial debt, including self-supported debt held by BC Hydro and other agencies, grows from $64.7 billion this year to $68.9 billion three years from now.

B.C. pays $2.5 billion a year to service debt, or four cents out of each revenue dollar.

To generate the resource wealth Premier Christy Clark has promised will pay off B.C.’s debt, the budget describes a two-tier income tax on liquefied natural gas exports 1.5 per cent and up to seven per cent.

LNG production companies would pay the lower rate to start, with most or all of it repaid by an investment tax credit until their capital costs have been recovered.

Rates are to be confirmed with legislation in the fall.

No revenues from LNG are expected until 2017, and in the first three years, producers would recover income tax through a credit that continues until their capital investment is paid off.

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OPINION Editorial;

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, February 20, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Tom Fletcher

Who provoked a school strike?

VICTORIA – I made an error in a column two weeks ago about the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the Labour Relations Board.

After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission for a full-scale strike. They got their wish, with authorization under essential services rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one day a week after that until the end of the school year or a settlement was reached.

For the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that resulted in a $500,000 fine against the union. That was the same year BCTF lawyers won a split B.C. Court of Appeal ruling allowing teachers to bring political propaganda into classrooms. Two out of three judges decided this was appropriate to preserve their freedom of expression.

The authorized three-day strike went ahead in March 2012. Regular readers may recall my reports of students being indoctrinated in classrooms and in some cases sent out as union pickets, and of the strong-arming of unionized government office staff here in Victoria to make them join a rally on the legislature lawn. This was the strike that, according to the current media and political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. This notion is central to the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice Susan Griffin that orders the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the world of 2001.

Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling. Imposing Griffin’s terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running.

In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts.

The government’s submission includes affidavits from superintendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial list: Cancellation of specialty programs for vulnerable youth, construction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space reallocated over the years, layoff of non-teaching staff, and cancellation of school participation in the international student program.

Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it.

Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a two-year deal.

In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers.

By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare second-term report cards, in part so students would know if they could apply for post-secondary studies.

Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

No Fed grant for splash pad To the editor; Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news.

Good news is that the wait is finally over! We received word on the status of our grant application for $250,000 from Heritage Canada. Bad news, we didn’t get it.

This is hugely disappointing, however, once we got over the initial shock and, okay, a bit of pouting, it was time to pick up the proverbial boot straps and jump right back in the game. We’ve already come so far as a community on making this project happen and are a long way off from it being a hopeless cause. In fact, the ball continues to roll along only slowing slightly to bounce over the speed bump of the refused grant.

So where do we go from here? Well, the 100th Anniversary Committee for Barriere is regrouping, preparing a more visual “vision” of the project which we all agree to continue with the theme that will represent Barriere, its heritage and history

(including First Nations), and our logging roots. A revised design and budget will make up the initial step, followed with a list of what the project needs in order to progress so that members of the community, to possible corporate benefactors can assess if they are in a position to help see this project come to fruition.

While the snow still flies and the cold seems never ending, it’s hard to be reminded of the heat of summer and just how welcomed such a project this will be to Barriere and the entire North Thompson Valley. It’s a legacy project for the young and old alike; resident and tourist. So stay tuned in the weeks to come for more details on this much anticipated project and how you can help; even if that help is just a cheer from the sidelines although, if any one reading this has recently won the lottery, please, by all means, let’s talk.

Tasha Buchanan 100th Anniversary Committee Co-Chair

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Are you convinced what benefits you?

To the editor; Your editorial of Feb. 13, provided by Mark Milke, a fellow of the Fraser Institute, was a partial discussion of the role the proverbial 1% in the economy. It ended with a critique of those critical of the 1%, who the author accuses of promoting class warfare, and by implication of fomenting the resentments and social unrest that class warfare brings about. Warren Buffett, one of the richest men in the world said this of class warfare: “There’s class warfare all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” (www. nytimes.com/2006/11/26/ b u s i n e s s / your money/26every/ html) And I would add, aided and abetted by organizations, like the Fraser Institute, which are funded by the rich for the specific purpose of convincing you that what benefits them also benefits you. And that is not necessarily so.

Milke states that critics of the 1% should be reminded of two facts. The first is that tax proceeds from the top 6.6% produces 47% of all federal and provincial income tax revenues. As Ben Stein simply put it in a New York Times article, though the rich pay a lot of taxes as a total percentage of tax collected, they do not pay a lot of taxes as a percentage of what they can afford to pay (see above article). The

second fact that Milke reminds critics of, is that successful entrepreneurs create opportunities for others. He gives one example. But most corporate chief executives are not entrepreneurs. They are executive employees hired to administer the company by boards of directors made up largely of chief executives of other companies. The relationship between boards of directors and senior executives is truly incestuous nepotism.

Milke points out disingenuously how low the threshold is to reach the 1% level (less than $250,000 annually), when he knows that the real issues is in the stratosphere. Many who have studies the issue of growing inequality in society know that the problem is even a finer slice than this. Fifty to 60 years ago, a CEO of a large corporation was paid from 25 to 40 times the average domestic wage, when marginal income tax rates on the highest incomes, at times, exceeded 90%. Today, the CEO of Air Canada makes $40 million a year, approaching 1000 times the average wage.

A CEO of an American health care company recently received $109 million,exceeding 2000 times the U.S. average. There have been recent years when the CEO of Disney received in excess of $300 million, exceeding 6000 times the average. All at a

time when tax rates on the highest incomes, at around 40%, are among the lowest they have been in 80 years, and, if the CEOs have their incomes in forms other than salary, can reduce the tax rates effectively by as much as half.

In a July edition of McLean’s magazine, an article making various U.S.-Canadian comparisons pointed out that from 1966 to 2011, ‘the average inflationadjusted income of the bottom 90% of Americans grew by ... $59.’ And from what I know of distributions, those at the bottom of that 90% would have had incomes decline. But the income of the top 10% increased by $116,071.

Do the math! That means 99.5% of all growth in the U.S. economy in the last 45 years has gone to the top 10%. (McLeans, Jul. 8, 2013, page 25.) And from what I know of distributions, by far the greatest share went to the 1%, the 0.1%, and the 0.01%. Canada is not that far behind in that process. And the Fraser Institute wants more of the same. It is the agent of those who most prosper from a system based on the exploitation, impoverishment and oppression of those who work, by those who own capital, few of whom are able to escape very far, or for very long.

Yours sincerely, Glenn M. Andrews Barriere, B.C.

Strong Start program is just that To the editor; Strong Start is a program provided for the young residents of the valley.

This program is offered, for free, through the school district in both Clearwater and Barriere.

It is an opportunity for parents and their young children to socialize and learn all sorts of skills.

This wonderful program also provides an excellent opportunity for parents to network with each other, while also learning skills that enable them to interact happily with their children.

Each month, at the Barriere Elementary School, the Aboriginal Engagement Success By 6 coordinator Cindy Wilgosh and her sidekick, Cheryl Thomas provide an added bonus by entertaining the children and their families with songs and stories with Aboriginal cultural

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content to the Strong Start Barriere families in Ms. Tracy’s class-room.

An example of one of the interesting things that goes on in Ms Tracy’s classroom happened in January when we arrived at the Barriere Elementary School a little bit early. We took a photo of ourselves with our Granny Grandpa Connection Box puppets that was on the photo board and together with a bit of help from one of the parents created a ‘snow-globe’ of ourselves. It was a fun few minutes of working with glue, glitter and each other.

We encourage all Barriere parents to attend this free Strong Start opportunity with your young children, and look forward to seeing you when we arrive.

Cheryl Thomas and Cindy Wilgosh Aoriginal Engagement Success By 6

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Women in Business meetings To the editor; North Thompson Women in Business (NTWIB) was established in 2013 as a organization created in order to give a voice to Clearwater and District Businesswomen, whether they be professionals, run their own businesses, work for others, or thinking about starting a Business.

Our aim is to offer as many networking opportunities as possible to all Clearwater and District area women and to promote one another’s businesses.

We hold interesting and enjoyable luncheons where both members and the general public are welcome to attend.

Our monthly luncheons are held at the Wells Gray Inn on the 2nd Thursday of the Month from 12pm – 2pm.

We meet once a month from September till June. This June we are planning a year end special event and

then we take some time off to enjoy summer.

Mission Statement; NTWIB has a mission to CONNECT women to help PROMOTE healthy and professional businesses by NETWORKING with other accomplished women. Through SUPPORT and LEARNING we strive to build strong businesses.

Vision Statement; Inspired and empowered women succeeding professionally and as role models in our community.

The cost is $2.00 and you are responsible for your own lunch, Looking forward to seeing you all, For more information please call Larissa 250-674-1514, Fay 250-674-2700, or Anita 250-674-8128 or email us at ntwomeninbusiness@gmail.com Fay McCracken Clearwater, B.C.

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Province launches comprehensive moose study Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations A comprehensive five-year moose study that will investigate recent moose population declines in B.C.’s Interior is now underway.

The study will engage 11 wildlife biologists, one wildlife veterinarian and several other staff over its fiveyear duration.

Over 200 moose will be radio collared, their movements tracked and all mortalities will be investigated to determine cause of death.

Inventory work conducted by wildlife biologists in 2011/12 and 2012/13 indicated that moose densities in some areas of British Columbia’s Interior have declined, while they were stable in other areas.

The study will help determine what factors contributed to the declines, and what can be done to reverse them. A map of the study areas

is available at http:// www.newsroom.gov. bc.ca/downloads/Provincial_moose_monitoring_areas_January_22_14.pdf There are currently five separate study areas ranging from near Fort St. James in the north to the Bonaparte region northwest of Kamloops, with the possible addition of three more as the work progresses.

The areas were specifically chosen to ensure a range of landscapes are examined in terms of the age of forest cover and amount of pine-beetle infestation with associated salvage logging and road building.

The study will consider: • What factors, like hunting pressure, predators, parasites and diseases, and climate, influence the risk of mortality to moose.

• How forestry-related changes to the landscape may impact those

mortality risks.

• Seasonal movement and distribution of moose populations in target areas.

Although the final results of the study will not be available for several years, wildlife biologists will be able to use preliminary information to help direct management of moose throughout the province.

The goal for moose management, as defined by the Draft Provincial Framework for Moose Management in British Columbia, is to ensure moose populations are sustainable, integral to natural ecosystems throughout their range, and able to meet the needs of First Nations, licensed hunters and the guiding industry.

The current (2011) estimate for B.C.’s moose population is 145,000 to 235,000.

This estimate will be updated in the summer of 2014.

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The current (2011) estimate for B.C.’s moose population is 145,000 to 235,000, with the estimate to be updated this summer.

Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival in March has a full lineup of events North Thompson Star/Journal This year, the annual Cowboy Heritage Society’s Kamloops Cowboy Festival will take place on Mar. 13 to 16.

There will be shuttle buses running between all three venues for the event; the Horse Barn, the Calvary

Church, and the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.

If you like cowboy heritage, music and poetry the Festival should definatily be on your “must attend” list this year.

The fun will kick off on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with entertainment at the Horse Barn

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from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Then the official kick-off party will start at the Conference Centre at 7 p.m. on the Thursday. The grand opening ceremonies will take place on Friday, at noon at the Conference Centre, and at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Church.

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Vitamin D has been mentioned many times in the media over the past few years. It seems like it is the cure-all for diseases like MS, cancer and diabetes, although none of this has been proven yet. For a while, it was thought to ward off colds and flu, but a recent study proved that this isn’t so. However, many Canadians do take vitamin D supplements from 1,000 to 4,000 units daily.

With all the research into the genetics of cancer, prostate cancer is the most often cancer type that can be inherited. If there is a history of prostate cancer in a man’s family, he has a 58% probability of also getting the disease. For women and breast cancer, the probability is 28%.

Dry skin is a common problem during our Canadian winters. One tip for helping is to not scrub your skin too hard when in the shower or bath, because it strips the oils from the skin.

When drying the skin, leave a little moisture on the skin, then apply a good moisturizer. That will help seal in the water and prevent extreme dryness.

February is Heart and Stroke Month in Canada. Every seven minutes a Canadian has a heart attack. About 16,000 Canadians die of a heart attack each year, with most of those deaths occurring out of hospital. This is a good time to encourage everyone to learn CPR. It’s easier than ever before and you never know when it can help you save a life.

Heart medications also save many lives every year. However, they have to be taken as the doctor orders. If you are having trouble remembering to take your medication, ask our pharmacists for help.

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Festival entertainers will include around 30 different performers, including: Butch Falk, Dick Warwick, the Gordie West Band, Jess Lee, Marshall Veal, Ol’ Ugly, and Terri Mason.

There will be a dinner dance at the Ramada on Thursday (6 p.m.); dinner and entertainment on Friday at the Conference Centre (6:30 p.m.); dinner and entertainment on Saturday at the Conference Centre (6:30 p.m.); and a dinner theatre on Sunday at the Conference Centre (5:30 p.m.).

To purchase tickets, drop by the Horse Barn or the Ramada in Kamloops, or call 1-888-763-2221.

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By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week Returning classrooms to the configuration of 2001 would cost the Kamloops-Thompson school district an estimated $4.5 million — at the minimum.

School-district Supt. Terry Sullivan has filed an affidavit in support of the provincial government’s appeal of a recent court decision restoring teachers’ rights to bargain class size and composition.

The hearing for the government’s request for a stay in the court ruling is set for Friday, Feb. 21.

Sullivan said the assumptions in his affidavit are “hypothetical,” based on past classroom composition and current enrolment, and are not meant to raise anxiety, noting the school district has in place a plan if it is forced to implement 2001 classroom configuration immediately.

Sullivan’s affidavit returning to the model in place in 2001 with today’s enrolment numbers would require 24 more elementary classes and almost 30 classroom and non-enrolling teacher full-time equivalents. Non-enrolling teachers include teacherlibrarians, counsellors and learning-assistance teachers. At the secondary level, 22.9 classroom and non-enrolling teacher full-time equivalents would be required.

Sullivan’s affidavit said 12 portables would be required at the secondary level, assuming computer and music rooms could be converted to regular classrooms and other space now occupied by First Nations educational programming, StrongStart prekindergarten programming and day cares could be recovered. If that is not possible, 17 portables would be needed.

As there is one free portable in the district, the document stated, another 11 to 16 portables would need to be purchased at an estimated cost of $80,000 each, adding another $1.28 million to the price tag.

In practical terms, the changes at the elementary level would mean adding portables to Dallas, David Thompson, Dufferin, Juniper Ridge, Kay Bingham, Lloyd George, Pacific Way, Raft River and Westmount schools.

Losing the music/art or computer room would be required at Arthur Stevenson, Barriere, Dallas, Haldane, Juniper Ridge, Kay Bingham and Lloyd George elementary schools.

More multi-grade classes would be required,

possibly with three or more grades, and there would be less choice at the secondary level, particularly if labs are needed for other course instruction.

Sullivan also foresees “massive” human-resource disruption as the non-enrolling teachers are shifted back into the classroom, perhaps moving from secondary to elementary.

The B.C. Supreme Court ruling in January ordered the government to return to the working conditions of 2001 levels. At the time, the government estimated the cost to B.C. could be almost $2 billion.

The ruling by Justice Susan Griffin also imposed a $2-million fine on the government for violating the teachers’ rights. It came after the B.C. Teachers’ Federation filed suit in 2012 after a similar court decision in 2011. That ruling led to the government creating a new piece of legislation, Bill 22, that was essentially the same as the one that had been ruled File photo: unconstitutional.

Griffin also noted in her ruling the Liberal government had made decisions designed to force the teachers into going on strike, in a bid to garner On February 26, 2014, we encourage all of you to wear something pink to public support, another accusation Premier Christy symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere.

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Family and caregivers of seniors workshop in Barriere, Feb. 22 - 23 North Thompson Star/Journal Sun Peaks students hit the slopes.

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Sun Peaks students call in Santa to help save four-day week

By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week Elementary students in Sun Peaks want to keep their four-day school week — and they have called in Santa Claus for help.

In response to a plan by the Kamloops-Thompson school district to create a two-week spring break as of 2015, students sent trustees copies of letters addressed to Santa, outlining why they don’t want the calendar to change at their mountain school.

Because students in Sun Peaks are on the adjusted school week, the longer March break may not be enforced there.

Forty-nine students attend kindergarten to Grade 7 at the Sun Peaks Discovery Centre for Balanced Education. ...continued on page 9

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It’s often difficult to agree with your siblings and family members when it comes to your senior parents, but the workshops sponsored by AgeFriendly BC on Feb. 22 and 23,4 for family and caregivers of seniors, may help make it easier. They will help siblings and caregivers overcome family conflict while caring for their aging parents and seniors.

Adult children often have a hard time making decisions that everyone in the family is happy with. These issues may come to the forefront more often when the family is under stress.

The top stressors are: Illness –When the senior parent’s health becomes an issue, the adult children find the need to help more and make more joint decisions together.

Money – If the senior parent’s funds begin to run low and the senior is lonely or can’t provide the basic needs for themselves because of it, adult children may find conflicts arising. Everyone has different ideas about how to make arrangements for the future and everyone has a different level of ability to help.

Inheritance – As senior’s age, they may begin making plans about who will inherit certain things and begin making their wills. This often raises the old rivalries about who is “Mom’s favorite” or what a fair distribution might be.

Distance – When some adult children are close and some are far away, the closer ones generally end up with the majority of the responsibilities surrounding the senior. A sense of unfairness may cause conflict.

Stress – Stress affects both the senior and busy family members. When everyone is stressed, it is easier to be irritable with each other and misunderstandings happen.

Temperaments – When there are different temperaments in the family, conflicts happen as different things are important to individual family members. They each think the senior should be treated as they would like to be treated…but it may not be true.

Roles – If the oldest adult child was always responsible when they were young, they may assume that they still should be the responsible ones. The middle children may still feel like peace Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from the Lower North Thompson Valley.

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Go to: www.starjournal.net, find the calendar on the right hand side of the page, and click onto ‘Add Your Event’ to get started. Then let us know here at the office (250-672-5611) so we can list your event in the community calendar in our weekly printed edition.

making and the youngest children may be more concerned with freedom.

In a recent study, it was determined that in 41 per cent of the cases, only one person has most of the responsibility of caring for the senior and their needs.

Cornell University recently completed a study and results indicate that mothers between 65 and 75 are willing to name favorite children when previously they were unwilling to do so. Often they want to be cared for by their favorites. In 64 per cent of the cases, this was the youngest child because they were the most recent to have been emotionally close to the parent and the most recent to have provided support in the past.

Parents often reported that they chose their caregiving children by who was most emotionally close to them, most similar to them, shared attitudes and values, and provided support in the past.

It then makes sense that the study found that the youngest children often live closest and because they have the most recent history with the parents, they may seem to the parents to be the logical caregivers. But, of course, this is not always the case.

Attend the workshops and learn other interesting things too. The workshops, facilitated by Grace Baker, run between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the multi-purpose room at the Ridge school (municipal hall) in Barriere. To register call 778-2205930 or email grace.baker@live.com .

Anyone can attend. If you did not attend the previous workshops, please arrive at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22, to get up to date.

The workshops will cover family conflict, as well as resolving conflict over financial, health and personal care when seniors have cognitive decline or dementia.

There will be a great deal of resources provided to the participants. Resources will include, but not be limited to; care guides, booklets on how you can help, information on the Public Guardian and Trustee, booklets on Power of Attorney and Private Committees.

There is no charge for this workshop.

Everyone is welcome to attend. You can attend for just one day or two, whatever works for you. Please register to ensure there are materials for you at the workshop by calling 778-220-5930.

Caregivers meet on the first Monday of each month at Ridge In Barriere, the Family and Caregivers of Seniors Group meet on the first Monday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the kitchen area at the Ridge school (municipal hall).

This group is all about supporting each other while caring for seniors.

The next meeting of the group is scheduled for Monday, March 3, and the door is always open to those who wish to participate.

Anyone who would like more information is encouraged to call Grace Baker at: 778-2205930, or email her at: grace.baker@live.com

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Sun Peaks students...to save four-day week The letters, written in December to Santa, note viewpoints of Grades 4, 5 and 6 students, including: “A four-day week leaves me more time for skiing, which is, after all, why we are all here.”; “I’ve gotten a lot healthier and strong since we moved here.”; “There is no real bullying here.”; “Able to cover all subjects and feel there’s enough teacher time.”

Parents echoed students’ comments, noting the system works well and is the result of careful study.

Having Friday free has reduced absenteeism, trustees were told, and 94 percent of students take skiing lessons that day. In milder weather, a majority also take golf lessons.

The Kamloops-Thompson school district will be increasing spring break to two weeks from one week in 2015 for a three-year period, during which it will be evaluated to determine if it should be continued.

Trustees will review the submission from Sun Peaks students and parents.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

New shop in IDA Mall There’s another new store in town: the Barriere Thrift Store at 4480 Barriere Town Road (next to the IDA). Owner Karen McCrae, who is also the owner of the Clearwater Thrift Store, says she has now expanded her business to Barriere. The store features clothing and accessories, and is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. McCrae says that every day of the week two sales will be featured, which will repeat every week; for instance, Fridays offer 30 per cent off shoes, as well as a discount on all items with a yellow tag.

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for the roads as we go along.

Staff recommended that instead of increasing the taxes to cover the costs of future infrastructure maintenance on the water and sewer systems, there would be an increase in the user paid utilities charges to pay for current expenses, as well as save for future needs. This plan was approved by council and will be implemented for the water rates at least in 2014.

Included in the proposed budget are extra initial and continuing costs related to additional trail construction, additional parks and roads staff, and other items that will be up for discussion once council has proper feedback from the public.

Please remember that this is your money that is being used to pay for what is done, or not done throughout the community.

More nice to do projects, or better water? You do have a say in the matter.

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Our utility costs, like electricity and telephone service, have gone up. Our fuel costs for District vehicles have risen, as have the costs for repairs and maintenance as the vehicles age. The tipping costs for our garbage have gone to a weight based system and seem to have risen over the past year, despite our best efforts at recycling.

In the realm of budget items, we all knew about Barriere taking over responsibility for our roads late last year.

The plan was to put money aside for the first few years of incorporation to cover this added cost. Once we had to actually do the work, this money would be moved from the roads reserve account to cover the expenses.

The plan in the 2014 proposed budget is to do this transfer of funds again, thereby reducing the need for a tax increase at this time. The theory here is that the District will see a growth in the tax base in future years and that would help to cover the costs

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have details around the condition of the Ridge building.

We have yet to receive the report.

This report was needed to properly plan for the decision to renew our lease or not.

The District is obligated under the current lease to pay for repairs. If the roof leaks or the heating and air conditioning units break, the District pays to fix it. Not knowing the true condition of the building is a huge problem in making a proper decision as to whether we continue to lease or not.

With the recent purchase of the old HY Louie building the District now has an alternative to being held hostage by the School District.

The funds we pay for leasing would easily cover any costs of renovating the old store and relocating our District offices.

A further advantage is that the money currently spent on rent would be put towards a District owned asset.

Not towards keeping a School District building in good repair. We don’t need anything fancy just a serviceable office space to house our staff and perform the business of our community.

Some other costs were expected, but outside our control.

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The District of Barriere had a one hour presentation of the proposed 2014 budget on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Staff told council that the budget showed a five per cent increase in property tax rate.

Anyone that follows the workings of the District of Barriere and the surrounding communities may find that this figure is lower than expected.

Clearwater’s proposed rate was 9.5 per cent.

The cost of services in the District has risen steadily over the past few years.

Some of these costs are due to increases from outside suppliers, and some relate to decisions made in how the District operates.

Obliviously, some of the cost increases that were unexpected could not be budgeted for. For example, we were hit just recently with an unexpected 33 per cent increase in our lease cost for the old Ridge school where our District offices are located. No notice, just a letter that the School District needed to build a fund for infrastructure related costs and that cost was being passed on to those that occupied the building.

For more than a year now council has asked staff to obtain a report from the School District that would

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Barriere Food Bank News

Good reasons to participate as a member of the food bank

By Dawn McCormick

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

New scale for Food Bank

Armour Mountain Office Services proprietor, Lana Laskovic, says she heard that the Barriere Food Bank Society was looking for a better scale because the Food Bank is required to report on the amount of food passing through their facility, and the scale they had been using could only handle small amounts at a time. Last week Laskovic donated a new scale to the Food Bank, this means quicker recording of weights, and a speedier process for the volunteers. Lana Laskovic is pictured handing Food Bank director Antoon Houben the new scale.

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The Barriere and District Food Bank Society’s Annual General Membership meeting (AGM) is on March 5, 2014. At this time, we have a small membership base that we would like to see grow.

A year’s membership is $2. What do you get for a Toonie?

Your membership gives you a voice in the direction that the Food Bank will take in the upcoming years. The more members and the more voices we have will only serve to make the Food Bank a really great organization.

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ties before coming to Barriere. Once we came here we knew our search had ended.

The past two years have proven our decision to move here to be the right one. Not only is it a beautiful place, but the people in this small community really care about each other.

Once I got settled in, I started looking for ways to get involved with the community.

Since I was a quilter, that seemed to be a good place to start. And guess where the quilters meet? The Food Bank. One of the ladies at the quilt meeting really made me feel welcome and when I told her I was looking to volunteer – she steered me directly to the Food Bank.

That was about a year and a half ago.

I love volunteering at the Food Bank for a number of reasons. The volunteers are a great group of people who really care about the community. I like feeling part of something that does so much good. I am involved with an organization that touches many different parts of the community. And I love the fact that the food bank does really makes a difference to so many people’s lives.

Having said all that, there is the point I am trying to make. We are a small group and we need to be a larger group. We need more people to become members of the Barriere and District Food Bank Society. We need more voices in the decision making process and to help guide the Food Bank’s future.

Becoming a member does not mean that you are obligated to volunteer (although we need volunteers as well). It simply means that you support what the Food Bank does for the community and it means that you have a say in the future of the food bank.

So please become a member and come to the AGM on March 5, at 1 p.m., at the Food Bank building at 4748 Gilbert Road, Barriere.

Anyone who wants to join the Food Bank prior to the AGM should contact Antoon Houben at antoon@aol.com.

Anyone wishing to serve on the Board of Directors should submit a short paragraph about themselves and why they want to serve on the Board by Feb. 28, to Antoon Houben.

The Food Bank is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for hamper pick-ups.

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SPORTS Curling Club holds ‘No Ice Olympics’

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere Curling Club held a No Ice Social and potluck for members and guests on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the rinks upstairs lounge.

The purpose of the social was “to reconnect with the curling community”, and that is exactly what they did.

The potluck was an amazing array of numerous tasty dishes and delicious desserts, a no host bar, and active conversation and socializing.

After the meal, club president Brian Bondar informed the group that thanks to a number of organizations that have come forward with funding, the ice chiller has been ordered and it is hoped to have usable ice in the rink by the beginning of March.

At this point, everyone was then encouraged to take part in the “No Ice Olympics” which were held in the rink area.

Teams were formed under the flags of Canada, the United States, Germany and Russia, and each group was encouraged to cheer on their teams.

A highlight event was the biathlon, a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Skiis were quickly constructed from cardboard boxes, string and duct tape, with some ingenious additions such as plastic beer cups. Teams had to ‘ski’ around the rink, and then stop and take three shots at a target, then ski across the finish line.

Great hilarity ensued during the event as the cardboard skis caused problems, a little good natured cheating was noticed, and rival teams harrassed the competitors.

In all, it was a uniquely fun and entertaining way to spend an evening at the curling rink.

(Right) Rodger Norquist and Darin Underhill get ready for the No Ice Olympics biathalon.

(Below right) The race is on with Underhill taking the lead.

(Below) Norman Fennell and Bernice Randrup await their turn on the course.

(Below) L-r Harry Ebert and Bob Milburn take their shots at the target.

(Bottom) Ebert rounds the turn in the lead with Milburn a close second, while Audrey Rilcoe carries the team flag.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

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Community groups helped form Barriere Barriere is currently celebrating its 100th birthday during 2014. Looking back in the towns history many elements come to the forefront that helped form the community into what it is today.

One such element is volunteerism.

Volunteering has always been a big part of life for those living in and around Barriere.

Here are some of the organizations that have played a part in the community’s history: • Barriere not only used to have an airstrip, but it also had a Flying Club. In 1948, supplies of food and sandbags were flown in to help crews effecting repairs at the Allen Lake dam. As a result of this use of an aircraft, interest in forming a flying club and developing an airstrip was generated.

In the ensuing months, Harry Mayson and Ken Petersen worked at getting a lease on the land required from the provincial government, and work commenced on clearing, grading and fencing, the lease having been granted. The Barriere Flying Club had now been formed and registered under the Societies Act as a non-profit, recreational flying club with R.W. “Bob” Andrews as president, Harry Mayson, vicepresident, Dave Sorley, secretary, and T.D. Mitchell, treasurer.

By the spring of 1949, about 14 students were enrolled, and flying instructions under the direction of Peter Cornwallis had commenced.

In late 1949, the plane was equipped with skis for winter flying. In the summer of 1950, through the efforts of Norman Newberry, Henry Cooper and Walter Mackenzie, material and labour was made available to erect a hanger that included a small office and a club-room.

In June 1950, Ken Petersen was transfered to Williams Lake. Then at a later date, Harry Mayson was transfered to Chase and R.W. Andrews left the BC Power Commission in June of 1951. With no licensed pilots left in Barriere, the club decided to sell the plane but to keep the field in operation.

• The Royal Canadian Legion in Barriere was the 242nd branch to be installed in B.C. The first meetings of the original 46 members were held in the Native Sons Hall in Louis Creek, with guidance from Kamloops Branch 52, and the branch received their charter on Feb. 3, 1953. Property was then purchased from Barriere resident Harry G. “Pappy” Yokum. A partially finished building was converted into the Legion premises with lumber donated by Fadear Creek Mill and Bert Cleavely’s Mill.

Many parties were held using piles of lumber for benches and planks for tables.

With the community and Legion members putting in many volunteer hours, the meeting place was finished, and the new building opened in 1955.

• Also in 1955, they were joined by the formation of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

The purpose of forming an auxiliary was to assist the branch members in their undertakings and to help in the community.

In 1967 the Auxiliary became an open Auxiliary, which permitted more ladies to join, and activities increased accordingly.

• Before 1952, farm youth in B.C. and the rest of Canada were organized under the Canadian Council on Boys’ and Girls’ Club Work. In each province, club programs were directed by the provincial Department of Agriculture and local leaders. In 1948, B.C. had a total of 147 clubs with 1512 members.

In 1952, these clubs became know as 4-H which was a worldwide movement.

• About 1941-42, a number of local youth from Darfield, Chinook Cove and Barriere areas were meeting with others in the lower North Thompson Beef Club. In 1943, with Willie Watt as leader, the Barriere Beef Club was formed, and the 4-H meetings were held at different farms.

The 4H Achievement Day was the Fat Stock Show and Sale in Kamloops, and after 1950, also included the local North Thompson Fall Fair at Louis Creek and later Barriere.

• In the early 1950’s, the Boulder Mountain 4-H Dairy Club was formed with Lucille Gardiner as leader, followed

by Howard Beharrell and others.

• A number of girls were members of a 4-H sewing club called Barriere Knotting Bells, which was led by Kitty Watt.

• In the late 1950’s a Barriere and District 4-H Lamb Club existed.

• It was approximately 1952 when the Squam Bay-Louis Creek 4-H Beef Club was formed and continued to about 1960.

• During the late 1950’s and 1960’s, Squam Bay and Brennan Creek had an active 4-H Sewing Club. During the time of these clubs, the members attended achievement days locally and in Kamloops.

The first meeting of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association was called

by Ernie Schmidt, member of the Chamber of Commerce, at the Chinook Cove Hall in the spring of 1950. The Native Sons grounds and hall in Louis Creek, were

Submitted photo: NTFFRA archives

An undated photograph of Barriere’s early years, shows Fred Long leading the Mounted Scout Troup in a Fall Fair parade, traveling north up Barriere Town Road to the fairgrounds in Barriere. If anyone could help date this photograph it would be appreciatted. Please contact the Star/Journal to do so. sold to this new organization later for $1, and enthusiasm from Heffley Creek, Squam Bay, Darfield and Little Fort grew rapidly. Many of these farmers and craft folk had exhibited for many years at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, and at Kamloops fairs. A big factor in the promotion of this idea was from the 4-H leaders, who wanted a local outlet for their club achievements.

The Native Sons Hall at Louis Creek burned down in the winter of 1956/57 and only 4-H achievements were held in 1957.

The next year a new hall was built with the plan of using it as an agricultural display building for the crafts and vegetable exhibits during the fair. Ten years later it was moved in three sections to the association’s new home on East Barriere Lake Road. Fadear Creek Lumber had exchanged properties with the fall fair association, as they needed the Louis Creek fairgrounds property for expansion of their log yard.

• Baseball was one sport that served to tie the peoples of the North Thompson together.

At these games, family and friends of the

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players had the valued chance to meet with and talk to people from other communities, thus created bonds of friendship that might not have otherwise existed.

The ball diamond in Barriere at the time was situated where the elementary school is now located. If there weren’t enough young men from Barriere to form a team, the men would play for another community, often Louis Creek.

• In cold weather skating was enjoyed in back yards, on lakes, the river or wherever a sheet of ice could be found. During the 1950s young men from the communities of Little Fort, Barriere, Chu Chua and Louis Creek played in a hockey league. Barriere had a number of young fellows who enjoyed hockey on a rink situated where the Barriere library sits now. If they didn’t have the necessary equipment, the players improvised using newspapers tied around their shins and an old boot heel for the hockey puck.

Article compiled by Star/Journal staff. with excerpts from the book Exploring Our Roots.

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More thoughts on portrait photography Almost exactly a year ago I wrote an article titled, “Some Thoughts on Portrait Photography” and I included a quote by Peter Brunnell the author of, “Creative Camera International 1977”. Brunnell wrote, “There is no single form or style of portraiture.

Portraiture means individualism and as such means diversity, self-expression, private point of view. The most successful images seem to be those which exist on several planes at once and which reflect the fantasy and understanding of many.”

I remembered that article and decided to revisit it after a discussion my friend and photographer, Michael Beach and I had this week about creative portraiture.

We talked about trying to make portraits that had a different look and feel than other photographers in the town we both lived in.

In last February’s article I referred to my college photography instructor’s contention that we should always follow rules for portraiture. I won’t go into those at this time. I’ll just say they weren’t very

imaginative and left little room for innovation or experimentation for that matter.

My argument with his lectures on portraiture, are that great portrait photographers like Irving Penn, Arnold Newman, Bert Stern, Yousuf Karsh, Richard Avedon, Eve Arnold, and Annie Leibovitz, were anything but rule followers, and what marked their work, as Brunnell wrote is, “individualism .….. self-expression, (and a) private point of view.” I did then, and still do think, that’s a lot for us mere-mortal photographers as we struggle to make our portraits something more than mere documentaries.

When I approach portraiture I try to create portraits that are, well, creative.

Sometimes everything works and sometimes it doesn’t. However, I always want something different, maybe even unique, in each.

Of course, one must be aware of how our subject sees themselves and the circumstances and conditions under which the portrait is made. Using a word coined by Minor White,

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White, co-founder with Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lang of the influential photography magazine, Aperture, has been hailed as one of America’s greatest photographers.

R e g a r d i n g previsualization, Ansel Adams defined it as, “The ability to anticipate a finished image before making the exposure.”

I’ll add another quote by Minor White that fits here and might be a good thought to have as a photographer picks up that camera to make a portrait, “One should not only photograph things for what they are but for what else they are.”

Sometimes it’s the expression on a subject’s face that makes the image. And to get that expression the photographer and subject may need to experiment with different moods and

emotions. Portraitists spend much time putting people at ease and making them comfortable in front of a camera. I think it’s all about gaining a person’s trust that we are going to help them look the best they can.

The Internet is packed with “How to” advice on portraiture photography. Some of it is worth thinking about and some is bewildering.

Those serious about bettering his or her portrait photography will select what works best and is the most comfortable.

A year ago I summed up with the following that worked for me then as it does now.

Everything comes down to one’s personal definition of what a portrait is. According to Wikipedia, “it is a picture of a person, a description. It can be a photograph, a sketch, a sculpture, but a portrait is so much more than that. It is collaboration between the subject

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250-674-2674 Feb 20 - LNT Com. Forest Soc., 7pm @ Lions Hall.

Feb 22 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.

Feb 22-23 - Family & Caregivers of Seniors Workshop 10am4pm @ Ridge, multipurpose room, Free. Register by calling 778-220-5930.

Feb 22 - Food Bank Scavenger Hunt, 1-3pm @ Fadear Park, for children grades K-7. Prizes.

Feb 22 - 10th Annual Chamber Silent Auction & Business of the Year Award, 6:30pm @ Fall Fair Hall.

Feb 28 - Pool Tourney, 6:30pm @ Barriere Legion.

Mar 6 - Barriere Grad Fashion Show, 7pm @ BSS gym.

Mar 7 - World Day of Prayer service, 11am @ St. George’s Catholic Church, refreshments to follow. All welcome.

Mar 8 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.

Mar 22 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.

Mar 22 - NT Fish & Game Club Annual Game Dinner & Dance, doors open 5:30pm. Tickets: 250-672-1843.

Mar 28 - “The ME in Dementia” Workshop with Dr. Howard Feldman of UBC, 9am-4pm @ Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Register: 1-855-742-4803.

Mar 28 - Pool Tourney, 6:30pm @ Barriere Legion.

Apr 5 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.

Apr 5 - True Grit Indoor Rodeo, 6pm start @ NT Agriplex.

Followed by Cabaret Dance. Info/tickets 250-672-9298.

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Apr 19 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.

Apr 25-27 - Honouring Young Women PowWow @ Chu Chua.

Apr 26-27 - Rural Living Trade Show @ Agriplex.

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

Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room). For info call 250-672-0033.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672-5615.

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: Wednesdays. Message 672-0029 Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the month, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930.

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

Fun Fit 4 Tots: Tues. & Thurs. 12-2pm @ Ridge gym. Free. For Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip - call 250-672- info call 250-672-0033.

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

Photography Club. All welcome. Shelley Lampreau 250-672- Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 5728.

7pm. Call 578-0056.

Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill Hayward 319-8023.

Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm 2012.

LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

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

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

672-9943.

McLure Fire Dept.: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799.

Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort 672-1843 Hall.

NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

5660.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall.

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

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Gym.

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Riverwalk Developments Open House, Feb. 22, 10am-4pm. Karina Scott & Debra Fennell, Royal LePage Westwin Realty, Barriere. 250-672-5300

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MOTHERS OF 6-10 year olds needed for internet study about parenting. Receive $15.

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Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-677-4234 Barriere Writer’s Group - anyone interested in starting/being part of one? The idea would be to encourage each other to write, whether it be letters, poetry, short stories, novels, plays, etc. Interested? Call Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings) or via email: houtep.productions@gmail.com Clearwater: AA Meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door.

Call 250-587-0026 anytime

Employment

Career Opportunities Engineering Office Manager required for GMC Consultants office in Trail. Seeking an experienced Engineer (minimum 10 years) with an Industrial Design background and experience with project management and estimating techniques. Ideal candidate is a registered Professional Engineer.

Apply at: http://www.gcmconsultants. com/apply-online.html START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months!

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Forestry

SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must.

Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca

Trades, Technical

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Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Exc. Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

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.

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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 SUPPORT WORKER – Yellowhead Community Services CB0259 TOW OPERATOR – North River Towing B0272 MANAGER, PARTS AND TIRE DIVISION – Insight Tire & Auto Ltd. BC0276 FALLERS, BUCKERMAN, LABOURERS – Interior Tree Falling BC0277 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – Jim’s Food Market BC027 RESIDENT RV HOST(S) – Chinook cove Golf & RV BC0286 TOURISM COORDINATOR – Lower North Thompson Tourism Society BC0293 LOG PROCESSOR OPERATOR – Wood Co Management BC0294 HEAVY DUTY RED SEAL MECHANIC – Hy’s North Transporation BC0295 Go To: http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm for information on jobs with Mike Wiegele & http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/work-and-play/opportunities for Sun Peaks.

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

Natural Resources Coordinator: FT/ River #C0281 Williams Lake #CB0292 Customer Service Representative: FT&PT Baker’s Helper: PT/Clearwater #C0291 Little Fort #BC0278 Pastry Chef: FT/Clearwater #C0290 Manager-Parts & Tires Division: FT/Barriere #BC0276 Practices Forester: FT/Clearwater #C0289 Whitewater Rafting Instructor: Seasonal/ Front Desk Clerk: PT/Clearwater #C0288 Clearwater #CB0275 Resident RV Host(s): PT/Seas Bar #BC0286 Cashier: 4 pos./Clearwater #C0271 Office Assistant: PT/Clearwater #C0284 Cook/Prep Cook: 3 pos./Clw #C0270 16 Job Postings –Blue River: FT & Seas Logging Truck Driver: Seas/Clw #C0269 #CB0283 Maintenance Admin. Asst.; Housekeeping Shift Super/Office Asst.; German Speaking Tour Guide: FT/ Sandwich Maker; Lounge Server; Line Seasonal/Clearwater #C0264 & Buffet Cook; Head Chef; Reservations Prof. Driver: Casual/Seas./Clw #C0263 Coordinator; Reservations Super; Early Childhood Educator/Facility Maintenance Labourer; Maintenance Manager: FT/PT Barriere #CB0262 Tech; Chef Garde Manger; Marketing Support Worker - Child care programs: 2 Coordinator; Maintenance Manager; positions/Clearwater #CB0259 Guide; Fine Dining Server & Housekeeper. Traffic Control: Casual/Clw #C0256 Home Support Worker: PT/Casual Clw Early Childhood Educator/Educator #C0282 Assistant: FT/PT Clw/Barriere#CB2050 Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seasonal/Blue to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops.

Mar. 4, 5 & 6, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows: You and Your Career-Assessments Workshop: Tues. Mar. 4th (am) Labour Market Information Workshop: Tues. Mar. 4th (pm) Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Skills Workshop: Wed. Mar. 5th (am) Networking & Dress for Success Workshop: Wed. Mar. 5th (pm) Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Mar. 6th (am) Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the

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Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.

Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.

BLUE RIVER ITINERANT: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School.

Next visit is Tues. Mar. 11th, 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.

Operated by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

UP TO $400 cash daily. FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff. Find us online: PropertyStarsJobs.com.

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Suites, Lower

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Birch Island: 2bdrm suite. $600/mo. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry. Ph. 250-674-1768

Misc. for Sale

Auto Financing

Transportation

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

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

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Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

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

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Home Care ATTENTION SENIORS! Do you need help with daily tasks, getting groceries, a ride to town? Call Simone: 250-6722070.

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

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Feed & Hay

the Rev. Brian Krushel

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ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

Misc. Wanted

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Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

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

Used Postage Stamps

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.

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Real Estate

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For Sale By Owner

North Thompson Rent-ASpace is giving 2 wks notice for failure of payment.

Crystal Pearson, locker #14 Mark Landers, locker #42 Donna Boyce, locker #29 Ken Marsh, vehicle storage Clem Lupien, vehicle storage If anyone knows these people please have them contact North Thompson Rent-ASpace at 250-672-0195 or Connon Drey at 250-3187427. If no contact has been made by Feb. 28, 2014, lockers will be repossessed and contents sold to cover lost rental costs.

3 bdrm MH, 2 bath, addit on left side, addit on right side plus expanded lvg rm on right side, 12x64, $14,500.00 Ph. 250-587-6530

Rentals Mobile Homes & Pads

900 lb round bales alfalfa grass mix. 60 lb square bales alfalfa grass mix 2nd cut. Delivery possible 250-672-9319.

Barriere: 2bdrm trailer for sale, wood stove, W/D, handyman special, $6000. Terms avail.

Pad rent $250/mo. Call Tony 250-672-5685 or 250-3205684.

Pets

Homes for Rent

BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778240-1860 or 604-897-0485 whitecrosskennel.ca

Barriere: 3bdrm house for rent, 2.5 bath, large fenced yd.

NS, pets neg., RR. $1150/mo.

250-672-9362

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.

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OBITUARY In Loving Memory

Otto Kohnert

July 4, 1930 – February 13, 2014 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Otto Kohnert on February 13, 2014 at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home in Kamloops.

He was married to Elli (Hoehre), father to Mona (Bryan), Nikki and David (Shannon), grandfather to Brock (Tammy), Derit, Josh (Delrae), Adam, Katlin, and John (Sarah). Otto had recently become great grand father to Brayden, Mia and Izabella. He was predeceased by his son Ralph (Cindy), his grandson Andreas, and his brother Lutz.

Otto was born July 4, 1930. In 1953 he left his parents Ilse and Hans, brothers Ulf (Trudel), Gerd (Heidrun) his sisters Inge (Wolfgang) and Irmgard (Guenter) in Germany when he immigrated to Canada with the sponsorship of Johnny Uppenborn.

In 1954 Elli (Hoehre) his fiancé arrived from Germany; they were married in 1955,

and raised their four children on a five acre property in Darfield, B.C. After building their third home, in 1991, Otto and Elli moved to Barriere. Otto, a journeyman carpenter/cabinet maker, worked initially at the Fadear Creek Sawmill, and then for Turner Construction of Kamloops for several years. Following that, Otto held the position as Maintenance Man of School District 24 for more than 20 years.

His purpose in life, as he saw it, was to care and provide for his family and without question; he fulfilled this role with complete dedication. He left a lasting legacy of his warm nature, the aptitude for his trade and a lasting love for his family.

Otto also participated in community development through the former Board of Trade. He joined his wife Elli in environmental activism, and helping to protect Wells Gray Park was closest to his heart. Otto had many interests

and hobbies, including coffee time with friends and having lively philosophical and political discussion with them.

Otto’s love of the outdoor life, born out of a deep respect for the natural world, equaled that of Elli’s, and this led them to devote most of their free time to hiking, skiing, canoeing, and camping. Together they climbed mountains and crossed rivers, strengthening the everlasting bond between them.

Otto will long be remembered for his infectious smile, quick wit, ability to fix almost anything, and strong dedication to his purpose in life.

A celebration of life service for Otto will held at the Church of St Paul Annex in Barriere, on February 23, at 3:00 p.m.

Although flowers would be wonderful, preference is that donations and gifts be directed to the Barriere Hospice Association care of Jane Milburn.

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RCMP launches “Name the Puppy” contest Submitted A handful of new RCMP recruits recently arrived at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta, and Mounties are now asking youth across Canada to suggest names for the 10 newest and cutest, recently born German Shepherd puppies.

Children are encouraged to be original and imaginative in finding suitable names that will serve these puppies well in their policing careers with Canada’s national police force.

The deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

The 10 children whose names are selected will each receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they name, a plush dog named “Justice” and an RCMP cap.

Contest rules are simple: • Contestants can suggest only one name (one entry per person). It is important to keep in mind when picking a name that these are working police dogs and not pets.

• The name may be for a male or a female pup.

• The name must start with the letter “G”.

• The name must have no more than nine (9) letters.

• The name must be one or two syllables.

• Contestants must live in Canada and be 16-years-old or younger.

Three ways to enter: 1. Enter online: www.rcmp-grc.ca/depot/pdstc-cdcp/name-the-puppy-nomme-le-chiot-eng.htm

2. Email the child’s name, age, address, telephone number and the suggested name for a puppy to pdstc-cdcp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

3. Send a postcard or letter to the following address. Be sure to print the child’s name, age, address, telephone number and the suggested name for a puppy.

Attn: “Name the Puppy Contest” Police Dog Service Training Centre Box 6120 Innisfail, AB, T4G 1S8 We also love to receive creative drawings and paintings with the entries when submitting by mail or email.

Although there can be only 10 winners, names not selected for the contest will be considered for other puppies born during the year.

Contest winners and prizes will be announced on April 15, 2014. Winning names will be chosen by the PDSTC staff. A draw will determine the winning entry in the event of multiple submissions of the same puppy name.

RCMP photos:

Mounties are now asking youth across Canada to suggest names for new RCMP recruits; 10 newest and cutest, recently born German Shepherd puppies.

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service.

More than 170 countries and regions participate each year, bringing together women of various races, cultures and traditions in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.

Every year, women from the ‘host’ country get together to

plan the theme and the readings for the service, and every year a different country is chosen as the host.

Last year it was France, and the year before was Malaysia.

This year the country that prepared the service is Egypt, and their theme is “Streams in the Desert”.

Wikipedia has a list of the countries and themes since 1932, as well as lots of other information and links for those who are interested in knowing a little more about this annual event.

In Barriere, the different churches in the community take turns hosting the localWorld

Day of Prayer service.

This year it will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church, at 5024 Barriere Town Road.

The service will be at 11 a.m., on March 7, and everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

Although it is women from around the world who plan the service, the service is for everyone, not just the women.

There will be refreshments (some based on Egyptian recipes) following the service at St. George’s Catholic Church.

For more information, or to volunteer to help with one of the readings, please call Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings).

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Cowboy Festival

COWBOY FESTIVAL

World Day of Prayer coming

Have you dropped a loonie in the Barriere Food Bank Can? Your support is always needed.

Thank You.

18th Annual Kamloops

March 13th - 16th, 2014

Cowboy Artists & Artisans • Cowboy Poetry Music • Seminars • Open Mic’s

Calvary Community Church and Coast Kamloops Hotel & Convention Centre Tickets at Barriere Country Feeds & The Horse Barn in Kamloops or call 1-888-763-2221

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Thursday, February 20, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal

Kamloops Minor Hockey Association wins Timber Mart SharpShooter prize

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The Timber Mart SharpShooter contest featured a Facebook game and a mobile phone app that required participants to play a challenging skills-based hockey game and contribute their points to their local minor hockey association.

Canadian hockey fans and supporters were able to take part in the most universal of hockey experiences - shooting on a net - through playing the fun and engaging SharpShooter game.

At the end of the contest period, those points were turned into ballots and 10 finalist teams were randomly selected. Hockey associations were then asked to submit a proposal outlining how the prize money would help both the hockey association and its youth- focused community organization of choice.

A panel of judges from the Timbrkids Foundation Board deliberated over the proposals and ultimately selected the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association as a winner.

The judges felt that KidSport was an excellent program that supports

the mandate of the Timbrkids Foundation, which is to support the health and well-being of Canadian youth.

As the prize winner, the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association will receive $5,000, with an additional $5,000 going to KidSport, a not-for- profit organization that provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. “Timber Mart and Timbrkids are pleased to present this cheque to the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association and to help the deserving children of KidSport,� stated Clay Stenberg, Territory Manager for Timber Mart, during the presentation.

In operation since 1967, TIMBR MART Group is the largest buying group for Independents in Canada. It is a member-owned organization serving building material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers. TIMBR MART Group exists to help Canadian entrepreneurs involved in the sale of building materials and hardware be more profitable.

Built in 1955

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

A cheque for $10,000, resulting from the Timber Mart SharpShooter contest, was presented to the winner, Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, on the site of the new Barriere Timber Mart store in that community on Feb. 13. Pictured (l-r) is; Barriere Timber Mart business owner Shawn Fadear,Timber Mart Territory Manager Clay Stenberg, and Kamloops Minor Hockey Association vice-president Sean Pitts. The Barriere Timber Mart has recently moved to a brand new facility situated on Highway 5, on the south side of Barriere.

This was our home since 1955. We loved it downtown, but we have grown too much. So we will close at noon on Friday, February 28th, 2014

WE ARE MOVING

To our new store located at

OPENING

4287 Yellowhead Hwy. 250-672-9323

Monday March 3, 2014

at 8:30 am Coffee & Donuts

GRAND OPENING IN APRIL

A new modern Timber Mart Store but with the same hometown touch and services