Barriere Star Journal, March 06, 2014

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Court upholds roadside suspensions

Farnsworth first in for B.C. NDP leadership

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

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Camping in BC Parks Reservations open Mar. 15

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Police go plain clothes to catch distracted drivers

Open at last

One, two, three!

Barriere teen to compete at Nationals

The unexpected birth of tripletts at the Kempter farm on Mar. 1, was a great surprise for everyone.

Pictured is Riley Kempter with the three calves, who are now being bottle fed to assist their mom.

Fundraising for Alex McDonald

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Suzie and Sean Fadear were pretty happy last Monday, when their new modern Timber Mart store officially opened its doors to the public. Moving all the merchandise from a building on Barriere Town Road (which had housed the community’s hardware store since 1955), was a monumental operation, but the Fadears and their staff pulled it off in fine fashion. Their brand new Timber Mart building, at 4287 Yellowhead Highway, will be hosting the grand opening the last weekend in April.

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VICTORIA – B.C. police will continue to impose 90-day driving suspensions and seize vehicles of drivers who fail a breath alcohol test, after a constitutional challenge was turned away Monday by the B.C. Court of Appeal.

“It’s a matter of public safety on our roads, and so we’re carrying on with the immediate roadside prohibition program,” Attorney General Suzanne Anton said Monday.

The law was challenged by six drivers who had either blown a “fail” reading on a roadside blood alcohol screening device, or refused to blow. The court found that the roadside suspensions do not supplant the Criminal Code, where police still have the option of laying impaired driving charges.

“The legislation does not create a criminal or quasi-criminal proceeding, nor does it lead to true penal consequences” when it allows licence suspensions, penalties and impound fees, three appeal court justices agreed.

The “immediate roadside prohibition” program took effect in 2010, replacing most impaired driving charges with administrative penalties, including a three-day driving ban and a $200 administrative fee for those who register between 0.05 and 0.08, if the police officer has reason to believe the driver is impaired.

For those who blow in the “impaired” range of 0.08 or higher, police have the option of imposing a 90-day driving ban, a $500 penalty and impounding the vehicle for 30 days instead of laying a charge.

Towing and impounding a vehicle can result in a $700 bill, and a $1,400 mandatory “responsible driver program” may also be required before the driver’s licence is returned.

After an initial court challenge, the law was amended to require police to offer a second roadside test to anyone who fails, and to advise drivers they can appeal their suspension to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles.

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Farnworth first in for B.C. NDP leadership

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

SUMMER

After finishing a close second to Adrian Dix in 2011, Mike Farnworth says he is running for NDP leader to correct the party’s mistakes of 2013.

Offering “a progressive alternative that can win an election,” the long-time Port Coquitlam MLA referred Sunday to the NDP campaign choice to run mostly upbeat advertising to promote a platform with few specifics.

“Under my watch, the B.C. NDP will never fight an election with one hand tied behind its back,” Farnworth said in an opening statement released by his campaign. “We’ll be tough on the issues and hold the B.C. Liberals to account for their disastrous record, while being clear about what we would do differently.”

Farnworth also gave a hint of a more pro-development stance for the party, which has opposed oil pipelines and offered lukewarm support to liquefied natural gas development.

“Under my leadership, the B.C. NDP will stand firmly for a strong and diversified economy that provides family-supporting jobs and builds shared prosperity,” Farnworth said.

Dix won the leadership by a narrow margin in 2011, after several rounds of voting left Farnworth with 48% of participating party members.

After a string of newly elected MLAs bowed out, Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan has been reconsidering his decision not to run again. He finished third in 2011, and both he and Farnworth had leading roles in the NDP governments of the 1990s.

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Discover Camping in BC Parks reservations open March 15 Ministry of Environment Calling all wilderness explorers. Get ready for another exciting season of camping, hiking and picnicking as BC Parks’ reservation system, Discover Camping, prepares to open.

Starting at 9 a.m. (Pacific time) on Saturday, March 15, 2014, Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations at most campgrounds. In total, there are over 5,200 easily accessible (frontcountry) campsites.

Up to three reservations can be made in one easy transaction. Individual frontcountry sites are available up to three months in advance, while group sites are available up to 12 months in advance of your arrival date.

This year, even more reservable campsites have been added to Alice Lake, Golden Ears, Rolley Lake and Herald Lake provincial parks, and campers now can make reservations at Meziadin Lake, Prudhomme Lake and Paul Lake provincial parks.

For more adventurous campers, new parks will be added before the May long weekend to the backcountry registration system: Desolation Sound and Joffre Lakes Provincial Park.

Backcountry permits for most parks can be purchased two weeks prior to your arrival date.

Discover Camping’s interactive system allows campers to view availability, layouts and amenities at 109 reservable campgrounds in 97 provincial parks throughout the province. Most frontcountry campgrounds are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.

Campers can also access Discover Camping reservation service from their smartphones. This mobile platform is simpler and easier to access when the Discover Camping website is in high demand or users need to make changes to their reservation on the go.

Some campgrounds on the reservation system are 100 per cent reservable, while others offer a first-come, first-serve inventory.

In 2013, Discover Camping took over 119,000 reservations - 75 per cent of reservations made originated from B.C. The non-refundable reservation charge is

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$6 per night, up to a maximum of $18 (plus tax) per party, per campsite.

Reservations can be made through the call centre at 1 800 689-9025 for a surcharge of $5 (plus tax).

Parking is free in all provincial parks making them more accessible to families.

Book your favourite camping spot up to three months in advance on or after March 15, 2014, by visiting: www.discovercamping. ca Discover Camping’s mobile interface: https://secure.camis.com/BCmobile For tips on making reservations, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/reserve/ top_reservations_tips.html For more information about B.C.’s provincial parks, visit: www.bcparks.ca For backcountry permits, visit BC Parks’ Backcountry Registration System: www.env. gov.bc.ca/bcparks/registration

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Ottawa rejects New Prosperity mine

By Tom Fletcher Black Press The federal government has turned down Taseko Mines’ application for a gold mine near Williams Lake for a second time, citing “environmental effects that cannot be mitigated.”

The decision comes after repeated efforts by the B.C. government to lobby for approval for the project, and a court challenge by Taseko to the federal assessment that it said did not take into account the efforts made to protect the watershed from tailings from the open-pit copper and gold project.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said Thursday the project would have created 1,200 construction jobs and 500 permanent jobs that would help the region recover from the decline in the forest industry from pine beetle impact.

“I think the federal government has made a big mistake,” Barnett said.

Federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq issued a statement late Wednesday saying the decision was made “based on the best available scientific evidence while balancing economic and environmental considerations.”

Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer said the company accepted the federal government’s 2010 invitation to reapply, and committed $300 million to re-

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An ore truck at Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine, an open pit copper-gold mine similar to the Prosperity proposal. design the project in response to the first rejection.

Hallbauer said Taseko will proceed with a judicial review applied for in December, arguing that the federal review panel used the wrong design for its updated waste rock storage facility.

The panel concluded that the project was likely to cause significant adverse effects on fish and fish habitat, wetlands and aboriginal interest in the Fish Lake area.

B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett made two trips to Ottawa since the decision to assure federal officials that the tailings control proposed for New Prosperity Mine is similar to

other mines operating in B.C. B.C. enlisted John Meech, a mine engineering professor at the University of B.C., who said the compact soil liner proposed by Taseko has been proven effective at the company’s nearby Gibraltar Mine and Mount Polley Mine, operated by Imperial Metals northeast of Williams Lake.

Bennett said Thursday the question of the tailings pond will likely be resolved in court, and the province has a proven ability to regulate mines.

“We know how to make sure that the design is such that it’s not going to contaminate surrounding groundwater, or a lake that’s two kilometres away,” Bennett said.

Snowpack remains highly prone to human triggering CAC urges caution in southern B.C. mountains North Thompson Star/Journal The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) urged backcountry recreationists to avoid aggressive, unsupported avalanche terrain throughout the past weekend and the current days. Areas of heightened concern are the Valhallas and mountains surrounding Slocan Lake, and the Kootenay Boundary, southern Purcells, and South Rockies regions.

“While we expect to see fewer natural avalanches, tricky conditions persist and there is serious potential for human-triggered avalanches,” says Senior Avalanche Forecaster James Floyer. “The temperature variations we experienced this past week have made avalanches harder to trigger in some regions but many colder, north-facing slopes are still prone to human triggering, especially in the southern

part of the province.”

The CAC advises recreational backcountry users to remain very conservative in their terrain choices, and stick to more moderate terrain. “If you trigger this layer, you are guaranteed to get a big avalanche,” adds Floyer. “Even if you see others riding steep terrain with no consequence, it doesn’t make it a good decision to do the same.”

Everyone in a backcountry party needs to carry an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel and be well practiced with their rescue skills.

The CAC strongly recommends that backcountry users take an Avalanche Skills Training course, and check the avalanche bulletin regularly to keep informed of conditions in their area.

More detailed information is also available on the CAC blogs and forecasts at ww.avalanche.ca/ cac.

John Morris and his B.C. team scored two in the eighth end and stole three in the ninth to subdue a stubborn Eddie MacKenzie’s P.E.I. foursome 10-4 Monday evening to move into a tie for top spot after seven draws at the Tim Horton’s Brier in Kamloops. By the time the evening had come to a close Alberta and Manitoba had tied with B.C. At press time Tuesday morning, Team BC had just won over NT/YK 7-2, which moved them back into top spot with five wins, one loss.

Pictured: Team BC skip John Morris, middle, assesses the situation with sweepers Rick Sawatsky, left, and Jim Cotter (Kamloops).

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Thursday, March 06, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

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Longer terms may not help

There is certainly some merit to extending the term of office for municipal councils, regional districts and school boards from three to four years.

After all, there will be more time for elected officials to pursue their strategic visions. That could be important when you consider the first year of a new term currently is consumed by newcomers getting used to their duties and the third, and final year, is focused on the next election.

That only leaves a brief period to do the people’s business.

A four-year term would also bring civic leaders into line with federal and provincial politicians who must be lobbied for all-important funding grants.

However, longer terms could also have a significant downside.

Particularly, people considering to run for office would be asked to give up another year of their lives. And that could be challenging for mayors and councillors in small communities where the responsibilities are extensive but the compensation is more reflective of volunteerism.

There’s already a challenge with getting younger people, including in their 40s and 50s, to run for office. But are they going to agree to four years when the salary doesn’t reflect the disruption to careers and families? And for those retirees who traditionally fill a lot of posts, will longer terms pull them away from heading south, spending time with grandkids or other activities?

At a time when there is considerable public apathy about the electoral process, it’s difficult to know if these so-called reforms from the provincial government will help or send even more people heading for the hills.

Black Press The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

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Fletcher editorial questioned To the editor; I read the editorial of Feb. 20, 2014 (not yours apparently), and thought for a moment that I was reading the April 1st edition.

It is said that freedom of the press is only guaranteed by those who own one. I wonder if Mr. Fletcher belongs in the “press.”

Mr. Fletcher’s editorial is so full of half truths it’s hard to know where to begin. He first starts by citing an error in a column two weeks prior.

He says that he was reminded that his information was incorrect. He apparently took two weeks to correct same only after being reminded? Reporting 101- check your facts. He didn’t or thought he could slide it through.

He goes on to describe how students were “sent out as union pickets” (based on his reporting) in 2012. No reference, no link to any story that could confirm this as being true. Time for another reminder perhaps?

In his best example of shameful half truth, he goes on to describe how “Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold”. This is in reference to the claim that the government of the day actively sought to try and force the BCTF into a full

scale strike, in the hope that the public backlash against the teachers would be extreme. Conspiracy theory? Not according to the Supreme Court Justice who said “The court has concluded that the government did not bargain in good faith” and “Their strategy was to put such pressure on the union that it would provoke a strike by the union.”

None of this mentioned by Mr. Fletcher.

Another “error” by Mr. Fletcher or omitted by design? He then finishes by saying that this mess is before the court of appeal and that there may be better recognition of the real world this time around. Well Mr. Fletcher, it’s been decided twice by the courts that the government acted unconstitutionally on the original start to all of this in 2002, and in the current ruling they found the same result plus a 2 million dollar fine to be paid to the BCTF. Third time lucky for our no degree Premier?

Mr. Fletcher, I do hope for the sake of the people of B.C. that the Liberals hire you as their official spokesman, because it’s not fair to the public or Black Press that you do it disguised as a journalist.

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War Amps releasing 106 newsreels from WWII

To the editor; I am a member of the War Amps Operation Legacy, which consists of members of the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, who are dedicated to preserving and commemorating Canada’s military heritage by teaching younger generations about the importance of remembrance.

I would like to highlight a special effort that The War Amps is undertaking; the Newsreel of the Week Project.

These newsreels were filmed by the Canadian Army Film Unit during the Second World War to document the troops in training and on the front lines. The front-line cameramen were soldiers first. In addition to camera instruction, they received infantry training, and took guns

into battle along with their heavy 35 mm movie cameras.

Putting their lives at risk, they captured footage of the battles and scooped the world on major events, including the invasion of Sicily and D-Day. Many civilians on the home front would have watched the newsreels in movie theatres during the war.

The public can view this extraordinary footage as The War Amps releases all 106 newsreels to the public, one week at a time. Or, for home viewing, you can order the six-DVD set at costrecovery price on waramps.ca.

Sincerely, Kendra Blakely (17) Operation Legacy Member, Revelstoke, B.C. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

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To the editor; Every year, millions of Canadians are targeted by fraud regardless of their age, education level, income, profession or ethnicity.

March is Fraud Protection Month in Canada, and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is joining the Competition Bureau and several other organizations in raising awareness about the issue

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they care a great deal, and when their opinion is sought the responses given can really surprise.

I have close family and friends north of 50 years old who are also disenfranchised with our political system. They tell me about intentionally not voting or spoiling their ballot in protest.

These problems are not exclusive of our youth, rather they are represented throughout the population.

There are many problems to solve, and it’s unrealistic to expect wholesale change overnight.

That being said, there are real ways that we can make a difference. We are letting people know that the Liberal Party of Canada is building an incredibly inclusive movement. Our leadership vote last year was the most open and inclusive leadership vote in Canadian history. Our meetings are moving from predominantly closed door to open, and our candi-

date in the 2015 General Election will have won an open nomination race held right here in the KamloopsThompson-Cariboo riding. Our meetings are more open than ever before, we are doing more than simply talking about plans for inclusiveness, we are acting on it.

People care about our nation’s future, regardless of age. It’s

refreshing to see that we are finally listening, and engaging the next generation who will be able to lead our nation into the years ahead.

They are our nation’s future, and we are lucky to have them.

Tyler Carpentier President Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo EDA Liberal Party of Canada Twitter: @kamloopsgrit

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.

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 You can also contact other Foundation Members as well.

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To the editor; “The under 30 crowd won’t vote, they just don’t care...”

I heard those words the other day, and while I respect where the sentiment comes from, I can’t find any reason to accept it.

For too many years the political world has dismissed the young adults in our nation.

There are a great deal of very bright, well informed, and very interested young voters in our country, and the days of ignoring them must be put behind us.

Those I talk with who are under 30 years old will, and do vote.

I find that largely they fall into two different camps; either they are disenfranchised with the system because nobody has bothered to engaged them, or they have involved themselves in spite of the disregard they have been treated with.

Neither of those groups are guilty of not caring about the country or our political process. In fact,

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Police go plain clothes to catch distracted drivers The Times Clearwater RCMP Traffic Services conducted an unconventional campaign against distracted drivers on Monday morning, Feb. 24.

Cpl. Bart Doerr, dressed in plain clothes and carrying a small backpack, stood in the center of the roundabout on Highway 5 in Clearwater and watched for drivers using cellphones or without their seatbelts done up.

He was also seeking to educate drivers about the rules for using the roundabout, and enforcing the rules, if necessary.

Two vehicles were

parked nearby to stop violators after they had been identified by Doerr.

“We have to do it this way,” the corporal said. “If people see a marked police car, they just drop their phones.”

The unconventional campaign got results.

After only about two hours, eight or nine drivers were stopped for seatbelt violations, and about three for driving while using a cellphone.

Police across the province are targeting distracted driving this month, Doerr said.

It is one of the major causes of collisions.

“When you’re texting, you are so distracted it’s as if you are seriously impaired,” he said.

During the two hours, three vehicles turned left into the roundabout, going the wrong way around it.

One woman used some strong language when he tried to stop her, Doerr said.

She was more polite after he identified himself as a police officer.

People should slow down when they approach the roundabout, he said.

They should yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.

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but it is necessary to signal when leaving it.

People should not stop once in the roundabout, as they have the right-ofway.

Going undercover at the roundabout proved to be an effective technique, Doerr felt.

People paid him no notice and passed with five feet of him, talking on their cellphones or not wearing their seatbelts.

The majority of people stopped were from out of town, but there were also a few locals.

Similar road check campaigns will be conducted in Little Fort and elsewhere, he warned.

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Cpl. Bart Doerr radios to one of two RCMP vehicles assisting him as he patrols the roundabout on Highway 5 on foot and in plain clothes on Monday morning. Purpose of the unconventional campaign was to catch drivers using cellphones or without their seatbelts, as well as to educate about and enforce the rules for using the roundabout. A similar road check was conducted in Barriere last week.

Blue River to get help with wildfire risk North Thompson Star/Journal During their Feb. 20 board meeting, Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors approved an application to the Union of BC Municipalities for a grant applicable to prescription development and operational works to reduce the wildfire risk for Blue River.

Similar applications were approved for Machete Lake, Brennan Creek, and Johnson Lake.

The grants could potentially benefit the communities by obtaining and implementing fuel management prescriptions and operations while allowing the Wildfire Management Branch to assist in implementation, thus reducing wildfire risk in the communities.

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Area “O” (Lower North Thompson), contributed money from the federal Gas Tax revenues — Community Works Fund towards an $8,000 boiler upgrade at the Agriplex in Barriere.

An additional $2,000 from federal Gas Tax revenues — Community Works Fund will be allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country).

The money will used to upgrade the overhead heaters and lighting fixtures at the Blackpool Firehall. This will be in addition to the overhead heater replacement project that was approved by the TNRD board in November, 2013.

Support for Little Fort Upper Hall renovations Little Fort Recreation Society requested and will receive a letter of support from the TNRD to be included in its application for a grant from the North Thompson Communities Foundation.

Should the grant be provided, the funds would support renovations to the Upper Hall’s kitchen.

Board of directors remuneration The board of directors remuneration bylaw was given three readings before being adopted.

Housekeeping changes were made to the bylaw to provide clarification. Some changes were also made to the amounts to be paid to alternate directors for meetings they attend, to bring the amounts in line with calculated per meeting rates for 2014.

There were no changes in indemnity amounts from the previous remuneration bylaw.

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When did our ancestors smarten up?

By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week When you consider the best guess on the age of Earth is 4.5 billion years, 80,000 12-month periods doesn’t seem like much to think about.

But, said Karl Hutchings, an assistant professor in sociology and anthropology at Thompson Rivers University, when it comes to determining when mankind’s predecessors started to use their brains to figure out basic skills, it’s a big chunk of time.

Hutchings was invited on an archeological dig in Ethiopia, one that has some of the team speculating their discovery moves the timetable of when our ancestors started to use their brains

back 80,000 years from commonly accepted 200,000 years ago.

“I’m not as convinced,” Hutchings said, noting there have been no sites found with similar tools that were used in that timeline gap.

He is planning on returning to the Gademotto Formation in the African country, once some grant money comes in, to do more investigating.

That area has several sites where hominid (a subgroup of the species Homo sapiens which paleontologists and anthropologists list as humans and their ancestors) have been found.

Hutchings said he was invited because he is the only person who does the type of archeological analysis that

was needed at the dig, one that uses sound waves and measurements to break stones and, from that, determine how they were made and why they were used.

He studied more than 200 javelinshaped, mostly obsidian projectiles found at the site along a large collapsed volcano crater in the country’s Rift Valley.

His research involved analyzing the fractures in the stone and using the results to determine how the objects were used.

Fractures are different based on whether the objects are thrown or used as a hand tool, for example.

In a research paper published by the team, it was noted the discovery is significant “be-

cause it provides direct evidence for a highly advantageous, complex technology that predates the emergence of Homo sapiens.”

Hutchings, noting he was that science geek as a kid who tends to think in scientific ways, said the assertion seems wrong to him because, by its nature, discovering this new data indicates a different date when Homo sapiens emerged.

“I want to go back and search a bit longer, look for other sites and look at more materials to see what I find,” Hutchings said.

But, either way, he acknowledged the work will have an impact on determining when our ancestors started to get smart.

Hutchings said his research addresses a

Seven grants of $1,000 or more awarded to youth in the region United Way Kamloops

Kamloops, B.C. – At United Way we know that investments in youth are investments in the future. For the seventh year in a row young professionals from our community have made the funding decisions when it comes to the Youth Initiative Grants.

Using sponsorship from TELUS and Interior Savings and funds from GenNext, seven grants of approximately $1,000 or more were awarded to youth throughout our region. These projects will happen over the next several months throughout the Cariboo, North Thompson and Nicola regions. The allocation team was made up of young professionals from the United Way Youth Club and GenNext.

“I am very thankful for the Youth Initiative Grants. There are none out there like it. I hope it continues in the future!” said a youth who received a grant to do a weekend long HIV education workshop with First Nations youth in 2013.

These innovative and creative projects are created by youth for youth and encompass everything from the first ever PRIDE event at a rural school to youth cooking and providing meals to the homeless.

Below is a list of the Youth Initiative Grant recipients for 2014: • Youth for Kids Mentorship Events in partnership with School District in Clearwater. Hosting free community events (cooking, sports, art) for kids with the goal of inspiring community engagement and developing leadership.

• McLure Family Nights in partnership with Volunteer Fire Department in McLure. Hosting a monthly family movie night at the volun-

teer Fire Hall to provide families with a recreational activity in their own community. Will include a craft and a snack.

• Warm Your Heart in partnership with Boys and Girls in Williams Lake. Youth in partnership with BGC providing a free meal to the homeless population. The attendees will also receive warm clothes.

• Smart Step Youth Association in partnership with Community Policing in Merritt.

Youth leadership initiative that will clean-up and re-paint a community mural.

• Dairy Fields Trail Adoption in partnership with Scout Island in Williams Lake. Greenologists youth club enhancing trail systems and engaging classes to be better stewards.

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fundamental question in human evolution: When did we become cognitively ‘modern?’

“That is, when did we begin to think in ways that are common for humans today and distinct from non-modern humans?”

Hutchings said.

It’s the heart of the anthropologist’s study, he said, to understand who we are and how and why we got here.

“Anthropologists maintain that we can better understand our place in the cosmos and where we are headed as a species if we understand ourselves and our motivations better.

“But, to be more specific, recent humans invest heavily in practices that increase security — security of food supply, security of family and lineage,

personal and group safety, etc.,” Hutchings said.

“Of course, we can’t witness or dig up these behaviours, so archaeologists look for indications of these behaviours among things that do preserve; in this case, specific stone tools, since stone preserves so well.

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“Once we know where and when, then it becomes much easier to concentrate on ‘why’ our thinking shifted.

“It’s always the ‘why’ questions that are most fascinating.”

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It’s not a good idea to skip meals, especially breakfast. Those who skip breakfast are ironically more liable to be overweight and have an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. The best advice? Eat three meals per day and if possible, eat the largest meal in the middle of the day.

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They are still growing and calcium is important. They can get that amount from two cups of milk, one cup or orange juice, and a cup of yogurt every day.

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BC SPCA hopes public will help dogs seized in Clearwater Submitted Sixteen dogs seized from a property in Clearwater, B.C. during early February are continuing their road to recovery, and the BC SPCA is hoping the public can help them have a good start to a better future.

The Kelowna and Penticton Branches of the BC SPCA are continuing to work with the badly neglected canines through a rehabilitation program that focuses on medical care, emotional welfare development and socialization, but veterinary costs have escalated, as many of the dogs need more extensive medical treatment than initially identified.

“Sadly, many of the dogs require intensive dental medical treatment as well as other surgeries - most have now been spayed or neutered,” says Suzanne Pugh, manager, Kelowna Branch, BC SPCA. “One dog is recovering from a five-hour surgery where several masses were removed, samples have been sent away for diagnosis and extensive dental work was carried out. Another has a heart condition requiring further monitoring.”

The dogs, mostly standard poodle and golden retriever crosses, had been living in unacceptable and neglectful conditions when seized by SPCA constables. Two horses in distress were also removed from the property and three deceased animals were found on the site.

The dogs are being placed in foster care so that BC SPCA staff and volunteers can continue to monitor their medical and emotional conditions.

“We hope to have the dogs in foster care for a short time and then place them up for adoption once they are ready,” Pugh says.

The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization that relies on the public’s generosity to carry out its mission. If you can help these dogs and other animals like them in need at the Kelowna and Penticton BC SPCA shelters, donations will be gratefully received online at spca.bc.ca/kelowna and spca.bc.ca/penticton or in person, at 3785 Casorso Road., Kelowna and at 2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton.

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The Committe of the Whole for the District of Barriere met last Monday with a number of items on their agenda to cover.

Only three members of the public attended, which included this reporter.

Dave Underwood and Kim Rink gave an update on the Wastewater Project which has been delayed due to the finding of a lithic chip in one of the excavations late last year. They noted the project is currently “in a holding pattern” and that contractor L&B has been advised to cease all work until advised otherwise. They noted they are currently in the process of establishing the ongoing costs, and “making sure they are reasonable”. The archaeological permit has been issued but a copy had not been received by the District as yet.

CAO Colleen Hannigan said, “We hope to hear fairly soon what we can proceed with.”

It was noted that an Archaeological Impact Assessment possible scenerio being considered could cost the District up to $60,000.

The opportunity to submitt an upcoming government shelfready grant for infrastructure was discussed. Application for funding would be applied for to assist in projects involving the water supply wells, the additional water reservoir,

water main repair, and finishing the Barriere Town Road water upgrade. Total cost of these projects was approximately $6 million. The grant being applied for would require one-third, or approximately $2 million to be provided by the District, which it was pointed out would have to go to referrendum as the funds would have to be borrowed. Council moved to pursue application for the grant if it becomes available to do so in April.

It was noted the Louis Creek Industrial site is moving closer to the ability for the District to move forward with development of the site. Water, hydro, and other matters were discsussed, but the concensus was that until the site has officially changed hands monies should not be spent. The item will be discussed again at the next Committe of the Whole meeting.

Renovations at the HY Louie building were discussed, most importantly the type of roofing that needs to be applied.

Consideration had been given to two reroofing processes and information obtained.

Considered were an SBS torchon roof system, or a Duro-Last PVC Membrane roof. After some discussion staff were directed by a motion to issue a request for proposals (RPF) for the SBS roof application with the results brought back to the next meeting.

During the public inquiry

part of the meeting, resident, and past-mayor, Mike Fennell asked if the District goes to referendum in May to borrow the money required to match the government grant (if it is obtained), who would vote in this referrendum; all of the citizens of Barriere, or just the residents along the wastewater system? He did not receive an answer to his question.

Mayot Humpreys noted the question had no answer at this time.

“We need money to go forward with our strategic plan, and one way to get that money is to go to referendum said Humphreys, “This is a tremendous amount of money, but it will push us 15 to 20 years into the future. We need improvements to our water reservoir.”

Fennell then asked why the plans now show the sewer project will go down Railway Avenue, when that was never in the initial sewer project plan; and now there is apparently not enough money for the project to finish the Barriere Town Road section (which was on the original plan)?

The answer to Fennells question, was that no money from the wastewater project grant is being used for the Railway Avenue section. This will be funded by a small communities grant that is received annually from the government.

Highlights of Mar. 3, council meeting

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The 100th A n n i v e r s a r y committee brought forward two recommendations to the Mar. 3, District of Barriere council meeting. The first was that council approve the creation of a separate committee specifically for the Splash Pad and that they (council) appoint

the five recommended c o m m i t t e e members. After a brief discussion, this recommendation, as worded, was defeated.

While council had no objection to there being a separate committee for the Splash Pad, they did not want the members to be appointed by council, but to be a ‘community’ committee rather than a ‘council’ committee.

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The second recommendation was to approve spending up to $200 from the 100th Anniversary budget to complete a professional design of a metal plaque legacy piece. Once the design has been completed it will be formally presented to council for approval at a future council meeting. This recommendation was approved.

Council had received a grant request from Alex McDonald, who will be competing in the Cross Country Ski Nationals in Cornerbrok Newfoundland in March. They approved a grant-inaid of $250.

District CAO, Colleen Hannigan reported that a final

draft of the Zoning Bylaw is now ready to circulate publicly for comment. Over the next month it will be available on the District website. Properties that are affected by the proposed zoning change will be notified by mail, and a public meeting will be advertised for the end of March.

It is anticipated that the bylaw will be able to go to council for first and second readings at the beginning of April.

Council members approved the one year extension of the General Backhoe Services Contract with Quality Contractors.

The next District of Barriere council meeting will be on Mar. 17, at 7 p.m.

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Work stoppage causes costs due to lithic chip

Toque comes in handy for cold weather Lee Dionne models the toque she finished knitting at the Fibre Arts meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre every Tuesday from September to approximately late April, early May.

BioBurner for wastewater treatment plant This would be a much better take on the situation than trying to figure out who is responsible and tossing them under the bus which is what sometimes happens.

Speaking of things from the past, back in late 2012 the District explored the possibility of a District heating system based on a BioBurner.

The idea died on the drawing board due to the costs involved and the lack of a profit suitable to those looking to partner with the District.

During the discussions and consultations held in public meetings it was discovered that the new generation of wood fired burners are capable of producing heat, electricity and syngas with very little pollutants.

Some of you may recall that I am personally opposed to any burning that adds to our air quality issues here in the alley.

There is no need for a woodstove, or any sort of wood burning appliance to produce smoke and other pollutants if they are used correctly.

Even woodstoves that are very simple in their design can burn as clean as possible if dry wood is used and the operator is diligent.

I view any project that involves burning with a very critical eye.

When we looked at finding efficiencies for the heat requirements in our Wastewater Reclamation Centre I did not take the suggestion that we look to a BioBurner lightly.

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Bill Humphreys combination of solar heat and heat pumps to raise the temperature of the effluent so that processing was as efficient as possible.

The issue of heat pumps not working well in subzero temperatures had to be addressed.

Rather than just installing an emergency heat source, the whole system was redesigned and the BioBurner concept came out as the best choice. The cost of the unit is comparable to the original design, and the fuel will be more economical than electricity.

The District then sent out a nonbinding Request For Proposal on the BC Bid system.

This method is the best way to get

numerous companies that provide these systems to put forth their proposed concept ideas without the District being obligated to take a set bid. Over the next while the proposals received will be assessed by our engineers and a recommendation brought back to council.

Many thanks to our local radio station CHLW FM 93.1 for encouraging all residents to come out to council meetings and hear for themselves what is being planned for the community.

It is always best to hear firsthand what goes on. All too often people are led astray by listening to what someone thinks is the truth, but most often is just their opinion.

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Splash pad plans changed

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere 100th Anniversary Committee held a meeting on Feb. 27, to discuss the Splash Pad and the fact that they were denied the government Heritage grant they had applied for.

Those present were shown drawings of a scaled back version of the Splash Pad that had three sections to it. Potentially, provided that the pump house was designed to handle all three sections, the actual pads could be installed in segments as funds allowed. These drawings will now go for pricing out the components. Once the prices have been compiled, there will be a meeting to discuss how much can initially be done.

Currently, the Splash Pad Fund (which has it’s own account) is sitting at $16,418.14.

It was agreed to recommend to the next District of Barriere council meeting that the Splash Pad be a separate committee from the 100th Anniversary Committee. This would

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allow for greater focus on each of these projects for the volunteers involved. Volunteers can sit on both committees if desired. The drawings of the scaled back design will also be presented to council for their input.

The committee also discussed a suggestion put forth for the creation of a plaque/mural on one of the currently blank walls of the Bandshell. The idea brought forward was for a design based on the District’s logo, big enough to cover a large portion of the wall. The design would be cut into approximately 100-120 pieces of various sizes and then ‘purchased’ by individuals, groups and/or businesses, engraved with the name desired by the purchaser, and then mounted. A drawing of what this would look like will also be brought to the District council meeting for their input and approval. The committee felt that by selling the plaques this project would pay for itself.

The next meeting of the Barriere 100th Anniversary Committee will be at the call of the Chair.

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Council has been told that we have been given the archeological permit that was applied for after a lithic chip was discovered during the digging for the sewer collection pipes.

What the permit does is lay out how the discovery is to be handled. It was decided that the best course of action would be to carefully use mechanical means to do the excavation.

This is good news as digging by hand would be a huge undertaking.

The machine operators now will have to be given some training and instructions so that they can work with the archeologists in a safe and efficient manner.

We have to take on the issue and deal with it in a positive manner. There is little to be gained by getting upset that the project is held up.

Council asked for advice and were told that we must now follow the procedures and stop work. As a result we now cannot avoid the fact that there are extra costs for the equipment sitting idle.

Our District engineer is working hard with our contractors to make this cost as small as possible.

Perhaps during the course of this archeological work it might be possible to have the experts on site give a talk to our residents and to the local schools about how these projects are done.

What a great thing it would be if a young person from Barriere was inspired by all this and went on to discover a great archeological find that would give important insights to our past.

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On Feb. 18, Barriere RCMP received a message that a young boy, Tyler Seddon of Pascoag, RI, would soon be turning seven. Tyler is battling leukemia (for the second time) and would dearly love to receive birthday cards and greetings from his favourite heroes: police and firefighters. RCMP Cpl. Underhill decided this was a good excuse for a photo opportunity. As a result, on Feb. 27, members of the Barriere Volunteer Fire Department, First Responders, Ambulance and RCMP all gathered at the Barriere Fire Hall. A copy of the best photo taken will be sent on to Tyler, along with birthday greetings from all those present.

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Barriere teen on way to compete at Nationals

Local Rec Society spearheading fundraiser to send Alex McDonald to compete in Newfoundland Local cross country skier off to the Nationals in Cornerbrook Newfoundland Barriere is the home town of an up and coming Nordic (cross country) skier.

Alex McDonald is 17 years old and attends school at Barriere Secondary school. Alex started cross country skiing when he was only 4 years old and he got his start to skiing right here in Barriere with the North Thompson Recreation Society.

From 2001 to 2006 Alex worked his way through Cross Country B.C.’s Skills Development Program at our local Barriere ski club. Alex then went on to pursue cross country ski racing with the Kamloops Overlander Club at Stake Lake, and now competes in races across B.C. Alex trains year round to stay in shape for his cross country ski racing.

In the spring and summer he keeps in shape by running, hiking, biking and roller skiing as well as doing core exercises and sprint with coaches in Kamloops.

In the winter months he trains with his coaches at the Stake Lake and Sun Peaks ski trails twice a week, and travels to races on the weekends.

Alex’s commitment, determination and hard work really seems to be paying off this year with many personal best and podium finishes in races throughout B.C. and Alberta. He started the ski season off at the NorAms races in -20° degree freezing conditions at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre near Vernon.

After one of the races was cancelled due to the frigid conditions, the next day Alex made the competition stand up and take notice with an amazing early season result of fourth. He followed that performance with a third place finish in a classic race at the BC Cup in Prince George right after the Christmas break.

Traveling for the first time to Rossland was

worth the trip when he won first place at the Kootney Cup. A weeklong trip to Canmore in January for the World Junior U23 trials and the final Olympic Winter Game trials (for the older athletes) was an incredible experience where he learned a great deal about the strategy of sprint racing. After laying down the 2nd best qualifying time in a classic sprint, Alex went on to win the quarter final, came third in the tough semi final and ended up seventh overall, in an awesome day of sprinting on the world cup course at Canmore Nordic Centre.

At the Western C a n a d i a n Championships in Prince George, Alex proved that he can indeed compete in a very strong field of junior boys from the western provinces.

Placing 4th in the classic 10km race a mere 10 seconds off the podium.

Alex then went on to win a bronze medal in an incredible photo finish in the very exciting sprint races.

On Feb. 23, Alex competed in the Sun Peaks Holy Cow Loppet (a 24 km long classic race), where he took second place by competing in a category with 18-30 year olds .

This past weekend, Feb 28 to Mar. 2, Alex was competing at the BC Championships in West Kelowna at the Telemark Nordic club, a fun event that wraps up the provincial series.

Alex also has his level one ski coaching certification and when he isn’t away racing he loves to go out to the Barriere Forks Trails where he got his start and regularly helps out with the grade 8 ski lessons put on by the NTRS and Barriere Secondary School.

With only a few weeks away Alex is busy preparing for the Nationals in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, where he will be training and racing over a two week period.

Up to this point Alex’s biggest sponsors

have been his mom and dad and as you can imagine racing at this national level is a huge expense.

The NTRS would like to support Alex and his family with this next big race in Newfoundland by making a donation to a fund for Alex and are hoping other in the community will get behind Alex’s commitment and support this promising skier.

Research shows that the encouragement and support of friends, family, coach and community is a key factor in building confidence in an athlete, and it is this confidence that can lead to success in a high-pressure sporting event.

We are very proud of Alex’s accomplishments and will continue to watch and support him as he takes on this next amazing challenge.

Small towns can produce great athletes.

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our club treasurer will Young Barriere cross country skier, Alex McDonald (bib #239), is shown competing in one of the many races he has excelled in this year. McDonald will be traveling to compete at the Nationals in Newfoundland within a few weeks. The North Thompson Recreation Society is fundraising and asking for donations to help McDonald with expenses for the trip.

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Do you know the snow?

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Cross-border collaboration aims at avalanche safety Submitted

A unique partnership between US and Canadian avalanche safety organizations is issuing a challenge to skiers and snowboarders: Make a four-minute video that shows the proper preparation for riding beyond resort boundaries, and you and your film could become a role model for sidecountry riders.

“Show us what happens before you hit your favourite powder stash,” says Canadian Avalanche Centre Executive Director Gilles Valade. “Use your camera to tell the story about how you and your crew get ready to safely explore beyond the resort boundary and you’ve got a great chance to win some amazing prizes.”

The contest will run during the last three weeks of winter: March 1 – 21.

The videos will be posted on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/groups/knowthesnow).

The final winner will be determined by a combination of most views and an expert panel. Prizes include: • A two-day trip for two at Monashee Powder Snowcats in the snowbelt of BC’s interior • Two four-day Gold Passes to any resort in the United States • Backcountry Access Float 22 airbag The winning videos will be announced in late March.

“Our goal is to simplify what’s involved in avalanche terrain preparation,” adds Valade.

To keep the momentum going, the project will continue through next season with expert editing help from Sherpas Cinema. A final highlight reel will be created with the best video submissions and broadcast at ski events and major retailers starting in November, 2014.

Organizations involved in this project include: • American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education // www. avtraining.org • Canadian Avalanche Centre // www.avalanche.ca • Colorado Avalanche Information Center //www.avalanche.state.co.us • National Ski Areas Association // www.nsaa.org • National Ski Patrol // www.nsp.org • Northwest Avalanche Center //www.nwac.us • Snowsports Industries of America //www.snowsports.org • Utah Avalanche Center//www.utahavalanchecenter.org For more details on the contest, go to knowthesnow.com.

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SPORTS Time to register kids for soccer North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere Youth Soccer Association advises that spring soccer will soon be here!

The Spring League starts on Saturday, April 26, and runs through June 7; excluding the May long weekend which is May 17.

Thanks to generous sponsors this organization provides the community with a great opportunity for youth to learn and enjoy soccer.

“On behalf of Barriere Youth Soccer Association we want to give a special thank you to the 911 Emergency Services for their generous donation to youth soccer,” says Soccer Association rep Chris Matthews.

Matthews also notes the spring session is set to go.

“We plan to run skill development sessions with games

against other clubs during the final few weeks for the older groups.”

The month of March is soccer registration month for youths four to 12-years-old, and registration can take place at any of the following: • Barriere Elementary School: March 6 and 10, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• AG Foods lobby: March 29 and 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Parents can also pick up and drop off a completed reg-

Zero to 175 km/h in 8 seconds Submitted Over 40 racers from 10 countries will be in Sun Peaks this week with one goal in mind — to go as fast as they can on skis.

The 2014 Sun Peaks FIS Speed Skiing World Cup commandeers

Headwalls ski run once again this year from March 5 to 8.

The event, formerly known as the Velocity Challenge, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and its 12th year as an FIS sanctioned event.

Speed skiing is the fastest non-motorized

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istration form with payment to Mrs. Matthews at Barriere Elementary School during the month of March.

• Estylo Hair Salon, located at 4689 Birch Lane, has registration forms that can be picked up and dropped off during the month of March.

• North Thompson Volunteer Centre, located at 4936 Town Road (in the Ridge). Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off during the month of March.

Matthews also says, “Anyone interested in coaching, helping or becoming a director of our organization is encouraged to contact us by phone or email.”

To contact the Barriere Youth Soccer Association: call Chris Matthews at (250) 6720350, or email: cmatthews@ telus.net

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sport on earth, regularly exceeding speeds of 200 km/h.

In Sun Peaks, the record time at this event is held by local racer Kenny Dale at 177.21 km/h.

“Headwalls is simply too short to reach the world record speed. That being said, racers will still be reaching speeds over 175 km/h in around eight seconds — and slowing back down to zero in less time,” says local racer and event organizer Adam Earle.

The track, known as the Headwalls run, is unique in that it’s slightly concaved, making it possible for skiers to become airborne during their run and creating an exciting, edge-ofyour-seat atmosphere for both racers and spectators.

“This event is perfect for spectating,” says Brandi Schier, media specialist with Tourism Sun Peaks. “You can see the entire track, and the mid-mountain location means it’s easily accessed by both skiers and those on foot. Plus, you’re

viewing something that’s completely unique in Canada and soaking in a true Sun Peaks tradition.

There’s a great energy up there!”

Spectators can view the event from the Sunburst Lodge or at a designated area at the top of Elevation chairlift.

Foot passenger tickets are available for $15 at guest services.

Don’t miss out on the only speed skiing event held in North America, and the only FIS sanction world cup event outside of Europe. Training began on Wednesday, while Thursday and Friday will see the world cup races happening between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 8 racers will attempt to break the Velocity Challenge course record.

“It’s steep, it’s icy, it’s fast and we’ve got the best in the world here eager to conquer the course,” says Earle.

For more i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t h t t p : / / w w w. speedskiingcanada. com

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Facebook page collects history of the North Thompson would be of interest to the members and their family and friends.

It could potentially become a way to preserve some of the historical stories for future reference.

In broad terms we are thinking that this can cover an area from Barriere to Blue River or possibly Valemount. We hope it will be inviting, inspiring, memorable, historically focused and FUN!” It is a “closed” group to promote a degree of security, meaning that a member may invite someone new to join.

Each request to join is forwarded to the administrators.

“We are attracting a real cross section of members from younger generations to older.” Hettie Buck

Eleanor Deckert Every so often, there is a flurry of interest around the topic of local history.

Maybe an old-timer passed away and the friends and extended family gather together to reminisce, share stories and laughs, facts and tall tales.

Or an estate auction attracts former neighbours who realize they shared experiences decades ago.

Maybe the Valley Voices page in this newspaper stimulates a conversation, disagreement or additional side-stories.

Maybe while reading the “Back in Time” page, we pause and recognize that 20-30-50 years ago “I was there.”

Maybe while composing pages of our own family scrapbook or photo album we are surprised to find, “I’m older now than my mother was then.”

During the middle 1990s the Clearwater and District History Book Committee compiled and published a 501 page book, “Upper North Thompson Reflections.”

Still available for sale, this rich treasury has preserved names and dates, facts and faces, as well as short histories of schools, churches, the hospital, transportation, police, industries, clubs and hundreds of families’ memories.

Ida Dekelver has attempted to build up a museum collection.

Patsy (Metcalfe) Alford posted this photo of herself at about age three, showing how happy she was with her new “swirly dress.” In the mid-1950s she lived at Peavine near Vavenby. Although you might not know this particular child, anyone who was a little girl in this time period can identify with her expression of joy and remember a special new dress. Photo submitted

More than once these treasures have been threatened by flooding.

Recent attempts to request historic status for the old log school house in Avola resulted in the discovery that unprotected historic sites can be changed in a few hours and while making improvements, changes to the original state mean that irrecoverable history could be lost.

What can be done then to preserve, protect, restore, collect, share and save the history which disappears the moment one of our elders closes their eyes, or a building

burns down, a family moves away, or a site is overturned? Is there a leader willing to form a non-profit Historic Society?

Is there a land location, a building, funding, insurance, staffing and items owners are willing to donate?

If only we had a museum.

If only we had an archivist.

If only there was a bank of audio and video, interviews and photos, letters and art work, yearbooks and maps.

If only there was a place to store these and ways to display them.

But first would come a way to collect them.

Perhaps one key to unlocking the vault of history is within our reach. It is online.

On Jan. 29, Hettie Buck, Suzan (Gorovenko) Miller, DeeDee Miller, and Jim Bartlett started a Facebook page.

Within a few days The Rich History of the North Thompson Valley and beyond.... grew to have 1,465 members!

The purpose of their efforts is stated: “To offer a place to share the rich history, culture, photos and other information that

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfortable, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emigrated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

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

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

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

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

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings.

Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a project,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

“I’m so happy that it’s become so popular so quickly and so many folks are enjoying it,” Ms. Buck’s welcoming voice invites. “I think it will become a very good resource for future projects and archiving down the road. We asked the members if they liked the idea of more exposure in the Valley Voices newspaper section and there was overwhelming agreement.”

You can join if you open your Facebook page, click on the top left space labelled: “search for people places and things” and type “Rich History of the North Thompson and beyond” or type this address and click “search.” www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ richhistoryntvandbeyond/.

Barclay West, the son of Mrs. West the schoolteacher, lived in Avola. This photo of him with his puppy, Honey in 1959, was posted on the new Facebook page and received several comments from former Avola residents near and far, including his sister, Rebecca West Beaton of Blue River. These “Baby Boomers” who can recall names and facts are a big part of the group enjoying the Facebook page.

Photo submitted

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explains. “It’s wonderful to see them all interacting and sharing history. What an inspiring way to share our region’s legacy and memories of the foundation building by early pioneers!”

Childhood pals are reconnecting. Old cars, hairstyles, clothing and equipment show popular trends. Buildings which are now turning back to mulch were once plumb and solid.

What an easy way to share photos, facts, names and memories!

It’s free to participate, add, read, comment and enjoy.

It’s like a real museum display open 24 hours a day and available in your own home. Participants are local eyewitness guides ready to add info if you ask a question!

What’s not to love?

carve on it!”

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

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

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for marketing; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many antlers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

(Top left) Ecki’s life

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

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Walking frozen river banks with camera in hand the river side, but there is the constant din of traffic from the TransCanada highway that runs along one side of the river.

However, this time, as I walked across the snow-covered ice and slogged through the emerging mud, an urgent alarm went up from several (actually, a lot more than sev-

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Unlike them, I don’t touch the treasures. I just point my camera at something I am curious about and take the picture.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson wrote, “Photography is not like painting. There is a creative fraction of a second when you are taking a picture. Your eye must see a composition or an expression that life itself offers you, and you must know with intuition when to click the camera. That is the moment the photographer is creative.”

There is something mysterious about the end of winter when the weather climbs to just around freezing. The snow is only just there.

We can’t see the whole story, but it is letting us know that something waits beneath.

The Thompson River meanders along the valley basin not far from my woodland home and it’s on days like I just described that call me to wander the ice-covered shore. I like the solitude and although I carry my camera and I suppose I should be searching for something important to photograph, I usually don’t have much of a plan. I look for, as Cartier-Bresson said, ”a composition or an expression” that interests me at that moment.

I would like to say it’s a quiet walk along

— Photographer John Enman eral) sentinels stationed along the river’s beach up where the sand had dried. I had been so intent on looking along the ice edge that I hadn’t noticed all the resting geese, but they saw me and weren’t very happy at my intrusion and their honking was so loud that I no longer could hear the road noise.

I have friends that would have quickly moved into action and captured image after image of the geese

birds landing in smooth backwater under the bridge. I did raise my camera to release the shutter a couple times, but I enjoyed watching them and liked the honking sound, so I turned away so as not to disturb them more.

Besides, I am sure they appreciated that warm sand on the cold winter’s day and there will always be another opportunity to photograph geese.

I regularly see people prowling the river shore-

line during the summer in search of treasures, and I guess that is what I sort of do too, although I rarely do it in summer.

Unlike them, I don’t touch the treasures. I just point my camera at something I am curious about and take the picture. I don’t move or change anything.

My camera and I do the moving instead as I choose the appropriate angle for each subject poking out of the sand and ice.

I have never seen another camera-equipped person walking that shoreline in the winter.

I guess most find the place boring. The traffic keeps larger animals away, the low angles aren’t that favorable for grand landscape shots, there are no bridge lights that would encourage anyone to plant a tripod after dark, the sand and river water aren’t that inviting and this time of year the river is lined with stark, leafless trees.

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I’ve walked along the frozen sand many times and I am sure many of my photographs over the many years look a lot alike. I expect someday I’ll get a really unique picture of a neat

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Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, mint, garlic, salt, & pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times to blend. Pour dressing over the bean

mixture & toss. Chill for about an hour before serving.

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3 cups fried rice 1 breast of chicken 1 small pkg stir fry vegetables including broccoli, sprouts, carrots & snow peas teriyaki sauce 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp honey 3/4 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp sesame oil 1 small garlic clove, minced fine 2 tbsps corn starch 2 tbsps cold water Heat the oven to 350F. For the teriyaki sauce in a medium saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, ground ginger, sesame oil, & garlic. Bring to a boil & cook for 1 min.

In a small bowl, stir together the water & cornstarch. Add 1 tsp of the hot soy mixture to the cornstarch mixture & then slowly pour everything into the boiling soy mixture, whisking until it begins to thicken. Set aside. Place the chicken in a baking dish & pour 1 cup of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Bake for 30 mins, remove from the oven & shred. Steam the veggies & then add the veggies, rice & chicken to an 8x9” baking dish. Add 3 tbsps of the leftover teriyaki sauce & stir to combine. Place the dish back in the oven for 15 mins, remove from the oven & drizzle with a little more sauce. Serve immediately.

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250-674-2674 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 7 - Karaoke, 8:30pm @ Barriere Legion.

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

Mar 14 - Pool Tourney, 6:30pm @ Barriere Legion.

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.

Apr 11-12 - Legion Zons & entertainment by Diane Ball @ Barriere Legion.

Apr 12 - Hams & Turkeys Meat Draw @ Barriere Legion.

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.

Apr 26-27 - 7th annual Celebration of the Arts, in conjuntion with Trade Show @ Agriplex. Info: 250-672-9330.

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May 3 - Flea Market, 9am-1pm @ Barriere Curling Rink.

May 23 - Barriere Grad Ceremony Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027.

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 Fibre Arts: Tues., 6:30pm at NTVIC (the Ridge).

Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm

Barriere Food Bank: Wednesdays. Message 672-0029 Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 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 672-1070 Hall.

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

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

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

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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.

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Clearwater & District Food Bank Annual General Meeting March 21, 12:30 p.m.

741 Clearwater Village Road Don’t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 26-27, 2014 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free.

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

Apr. 1, 2 & 3, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows:

Tues. April 1st Wed. April 2nd Thurs. Apr. 3rd 9:00am-Noon Email/Internet Basics Resume/Cover Letters Positive Behaviours 12:30pm-3:00pm Labour Market Information Dress for Success/Interviews

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 & 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 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.

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Mutual funds weigh in at 25 per cent, followed by Guaranteed Recent data indicate that Investment Certificates at 23 per Canadians are saving more. cent, stocks at 14 per cent, and Statistics Canada reports that Exchange-Traded Funds at five the Household Savings Rate is per cent.

The cash earns tax-free interest currently 5.4 per cent, a 0.4 per cent increase from the previous but the tax advantage is minimal year. Likewise, a recent BMO in a low rate environment. TFSAs Bank of Montreal study found are best used for investments that 48 per cent of Canadians offering better growth potential. are now investing in Tax-Free With income and capital gains Savings Accounts (TFSAs), a 23 accumulating tax-free, they are suitable for investments that per cent increase from 2012.

It’s good that Canadians are otherwise generate greater total saving but unfortunately too few tax payable if held in a nonare making the most of it. Part registered portfolio.

For instance, an investor who of the problem is that many remain puzzled by the various contributed $5,500 to a TFSA investment vehicles available, and last year, with the full amount much of the confusion lays in invested in an exchange-traded fund tracking the U.S., would TFSAs. The BMO study found that be up by about 25 per cent. The only 11 per cent of Canadians tax-free profit would be $1,375. can identify eligible TFSA Compare this to the investor investments. And, only 19 per who left the contribution in cash cent understand the annual generating 1.50 per cent and contribution limit; which might earning only $82.50.

Although 25 per cent profit explain why one in 10 TFSA holders has over-contributed is an exceptional year, the taxsince inception. Investors should free advantage holds true even spend a bit of time learning at lower return levels. Consider the rules so they can take full an investor who puts $5,000 advantage of this very useful into a TFSA at the beginning of every year for the next 20 years, investment vehicle.

TFSAs are available to invested in a product generating Canadian residents 18 years a six per cent gain per year. After of age or older. They can save 20 years, the TFSA would be up to $5,500 per year in cash worth $194,964. In comparison, and investments, and unused if the investment was made in a contribution room can be non-registered account and taxed carried forward indefinitely. at a marginal rate of 32 per cent, Withdrawals can be made the balance would be $156,258. anytime in any amount, without The $38,706 difference speaks for being taxed, and can be fully itself.

Since 2013 the TFSA re-contributed the following calendar year. It’s important to contribution limits are $5,500 per remember that re-contributions year, up from $5,000 per year from in the same calendar year count 2009 through 2012. An investor against contribution room and who has never contributed to a could cause over-contributing, TFSA, and has been eligible to which the Canada Revenue do so since 2009, can invest up to $31,000 this year.

Agency penalizes.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, TFSAs can hold investments such as mutual funds, stocks, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & bonds, and GICs. However Portfolio Manager with Canaccord many investors don’t realize Genuity Wealth Management, a this, perhaps confused by the division of Canaccord Genuity words “Savings Account”, and Corp., Member – Canadian instead use their TFSAs to Investor Protection Fund. www. hold cash. BMO says cash is reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in the most common component this column are solely those of the held in TFSAs, at 57 per cent. author.

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Let’s talk about Agricultural Safety Week North Thompson Star/Journal This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) are encouraging producers to talk about farm safety as part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), which runs from March 9 to 15, 2014.

CASW is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. The 2014 theme is “Let’s Talk About It!” “This year we are showcasing stories of producers who have experienced injuries or who have made innovations for safety on their farm, and we’re putting these stories to video as part of our Let’s Talk About It! Video Series to help get the word out in a new way,” says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. “We’ve also developed resources for farmers that will help them conduct safety meetings and explore topics like talking to your kids around safety or overcoming language and cultural barriers with migrant workers,” he adds. “The idea is to get people talking about farm safety as a first step towards a safer, more successful farm.”

“It’s human nature to think ‘it won’t happen to me,’ but unfortunately it can, especially if we continue on with this approach. Taking preventative, proactive measures is one of the best things we can do for our farm and workers. We hope that through safety week and through

hearing from other farmers about their experiences, we shed some light on the necessity of farm safety and practical ways to make it happen on the farm,” says CFA President Ron Bonnett.

“In our fast-paced industry, it’s important to take the time to think about the safety and well-being of the people who grow our food,” says Remi Lemoine, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FCC. “We’re committed to helping Canadian producers stay safe at work, and encourage thoughtful planning through written health and safety plans.”

“Agriculture ... is not only a significant economic driver, it’s a way of life,” says David Sprague, CEO of Agriculture for Life. “Ag for Life and its founders support the well-being of this industry by providing farm and rural safety programming to children, youth and adults in schools

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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture are encouraging producers to talk about farm safety as part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, which runs from March 9 to 15, 2014. and in their communities. Encouraging our farm families and communities to talk about safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is a great way to raise the awareness of keeping everyone safe and we’re honoured to be part of this national initiative.”

For more information go to www.agsafetyweek.ca.

Genealogy 101: Deciphering old photos

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal I like old photos, even if they are just black and white... or brown, depending on how and when they were developed. Of course, there are always some that aren’t marked with who is in them and or when they were taken (I’m guilty of not marking pictures myself, sometimes).

So, if those old photos you found in the attic or the back of your parents’ closet aren’t marked with names, places or dates, don’t despair. If there are people in the photo, you can often figure out an approximate date by the fashions they are wearing.

Is there a woman in the photo?

She’s the best one to start with, as women (generally) are more fashion conscious and will more likely be wearing the latest fashion of the times, particularly if she is between 16 and 40. As they got older, both men and women often started dressing more conservatively.

For women’s dress from 1840-1900: • Between the 1840s and late 1860s, a fitted bodice with a bell-shaped skirt was very popular.

• Towards the end of the 1860s, the front of the skirt became flatter, while the back slowly grew into a projecting bustle.

• In the 1870s garments were often layered and flounced. By the mid 1870s the bustle was on the way out. In its place, an elongated cui-

rass bodice became fashionable with the drapery falling into a long train behind.

• By 1880, the train was abandoned for day wear and fashion shifted to a narrow and sheath-like look: long, tight-fitting bodices and shoe-length skirts wrapped closely around the legs.

• About 1884 the bustle returned, this time more severe and extreme, often projecting sharply like a shelf behind the waist - this fashion lasted about five to six years.

• By the 1890s, naturally-shaped skirts fitting closely over the hips came into fashion, and the emphasis shifted to the bodice and blouse sleeve. Puffs appeared at the sleeve head and gradually expanded in the upper arm to form the distinctive ‘leg-o’-mutton’ or gigot sleeve.

At its widest in 1895-1896, the puff gradually withdrew back up the arm, resulting in a tight puffball shape or shoulder frill by the end of the decade.

The above gives you an idea of how one can puzzle out the approximate year by what the subjects are wearing.

There are many sites online that have this sort of information along with all sorts of illustrations; see what you can find. And of course, it is not only the clothes that will give you hints, but hair styles as well.

The Barriere Genealogy Group meets every first and third Friday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Barriere Library.

CASW partners/sponsors include the Government of Canada through Growing Forward 2, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative, Farm Credit Canada, Ag for Life, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, CHS, Imperial Oil and Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited.

Source: Canadian Agriculture Safety Association

World Wide Quilting Day happens on March 15 North Thompson Star/Journal On Mar. 15, 2014, people from around the world will be observing World Wide Quilting Day. This special day is a global festival of everything related to quilting, the perfect time to celebrate your love of fabric, sewing and quilting.

Quilters practically have their own language; a conversation between quilters may include words such as slub, fat quarters, stippling, piecing, redwork, applique, mitered corners, loft, bearding, and clamshell.

Some cities and towns will have special events to mark the occasion, others may hold special workshops or courses.

Check with your local quilters group to see if they have anything interesting

Check out one of the quilting groups within the North Thompson Valley.

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There are at least three such groups in the North Thompson Valley: in Clearwater,

the North Thompson Quilters; in Barriere, the Barriere Community Quilters; and in Sun Peaks, the Sun Peaks Quilters.

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Honour Roll students at Barriere Secondary North Thompon Str/Journal

Grade 8 Honour Roll

Barriere Secondary principal, Ken Rife, recently congratulated the school’s students for acheiving the term honour roll.

Rife said, “Seventy-two per cent of our students are on the honour roll for 2nd term, which is fantastic! Before we know it, it will be Spring Break and then the push to the end of the year will be on.”

Rife also noted how pleased he was that provincial exam marks for 1st semester showed BSS students scored very well compared to the rest of School District 73, and the province in most areas as well.

“Congratulations to the students, and to the teachers and CEA’s whose efforts paid off on the exam,” said Rife.

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Families may be losing precious time by waiting too long to seek out dementia diagnosis North Thompson Star/Journal

As many as 50 per cent of Canadians with dementia are not diagnosed early enough. And that means many Barriere residents living with dementia are losing precious time when care and support can make a tremendous difference in their quality of life, says Tara Hildebrand, the Barriere and Central Interior support and education coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. An early diagnosis can also avert unnecessary crises for their families, she adds.

There’s a growing urgency to the message, as more than 70,000 British Columbians already live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia -- a number that is set to double within the next 25 years as Baby Boomers age. And almost three-quarters of Canadians know someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.

“A diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating, but it can also bring relief,” says Hildebrand. “Early diagnosis keeps your life from unravelling.” Some people with dementia believe that very little can be done for them. Yet early diagnosis can bring a measure of relief and help them take control of their lives.

“Support after diagnosis helps them gain perspective on their circumstances, fears, beliefs.”

Earlier diagnosis also opens the door to important local information, resources and support through the society, which helps people with dementia focus on their abilities to remain independent in their homes and communities longer.

With early diagnosis, people can access medications that, although not effective for everyone, have the greatest impact when taken early.

“On a practical level, an early diagnosis gives someone the chance to explain the changes happening in their life to family and friends and allows families to plan ahead,” says Hildebrand.

Seeing a doctor for diagnosis can also rule out other treatable conditions, such as thyroid disease, infections, and side effects of medications, which sometime mimic dementia symptoms or behaviours.

Fear and stigma continue to be huge barriers to seeking help. In a recent Nanos survey, 60 per cent of Canadians polled said it would be harder to disclose if they, or someone close to them, had Alzheimer’s disease compared with other diseases because of the social stigma associated with mental health issues.

The society is working to break down those barriers, through a variety of local programs and services.

A support and information group, for example, serves as a forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the disease. It helps create support and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia.

For more information contact Hildebrand at 250-377-8200 (toll-free 1-800-886-6946) or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org And to learn how to spot the signs of dementia, understand the benefits of a diagnosis and prepare for a doctor’s visit, visit www.earlydiagnosis.ca.