Barriere Star Journal, April 17, 2014

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Dignitaries and representatives from the District of Barriere, the Province, and Simpcw First Nation came together on Monday at the Wildfire Dragon Monument site to officially transfer the land where the Tolko mill once stood at Louis Creek into the hands of the District of Barriere and Simpcw First Nation. Pictured (l-r): Simpcw drummers - Elder Margaret Joseph, Band Councilor Tina Donald, and Amanda Celesta, Minister of Health and MLA for Kamloops North Thompson Terry Lake, Simpcw Councilor and drummer Shelly Loring, Simpcw First Nation Chief Rita Matthew, Barriere Fire Department Chief Al Kirkwood, District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys, TNRD Area O Director and District of Barriere Councilor Bill Kershaw, retired MLA Kevin Krueger, Simpcw Councilor Don Matthew, District of Barriere Councilors Pat Paula and Glen Stanley, Barriere CAO Colleen Hannigan, and Kathy Strobbe from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

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Louis Creek land transferred to District

LOUIS CREEK - On Monday, the B.C. government officially transferred land on the site of the former Tolko Industries Ltd. mill to the District of Barriere and the Simpcw First Nation.

This land transfer is fulfilling a commitment

to support economic development in the North Thompson. It signals a new beginning, by providing prime highway frontage land with the vision of reviving economic opportunity for these communities, which were heavily impacted

in 2003 when the Tolko Industries mill was destroyed by wildfires.

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It looked like a logging truck driver, while pulling into the Jim’s Food Market parking lot on Wednesday, Apr. 9, might have cut the corner too sharply with the trailer, resulting in the tires dropping into the soft ground and almost upsetting the load.

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Brooks defeats B.C. Conservative ‘old guard’

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

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Garry Reece of Lax Kw’alaams First Nation presents cedar bark hat to Premier Christy Clark as Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad looks on at LNG revenue sharing signing ceremony at the B.C. legislature Apr. 9.

Aboriginals offered share of LNG revenues

By Tom Fletcher / Black Press The B.C. government has signed its first two revenue sharing agreements with aboriginal communities on the North Coast for liquefied natural gas developments. Agreements were signed at the B.C. legislature Apr. 9, with representatives of the Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations near Prince Rupert. The two Tsimshian communities claim lands known as Grassy Point as part of their tradi-

tional territory, and the agreements could mean up to $15 million from LNG export revenues.

Grassy Point is the site of two proposed LNG developments north of Prince Rupert. One is Aurora LNG, a joint venture involving Nexen Energy, a division of the China National Overseas Oil Company (CNOOC). The other is proposed by Woodside, an Australian oil and gas company.

Dan Brooks says his election to replace John Cummins as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party represents a break from the “old guard” and a new era of stability for a party mainly known for infighting.

Brooks, 38, took 62% of the approximately 1,150 party members who voted. He defeated Rick Peterson, a 59-year-old investment banker who was endorsed by Cummins.

“It was a great blessing to me when John Cummins and that crew endorsed Rick,” Brooks said Monday. “At that very moment, quite frankly, I thought ‘I’ve just won this.’

And I think they misjudged the depth of feeling in the party.”

A former guide-outfitter, Brooks handed over his resort business near Vanderhoof to a partner and relocated to Ka-

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Dan Brooks. mloops to pursue his political career. He hopes to appeal to urban voters by emphasizing the steep increase in B.C.’s debt in the Christy Clark era of B.C. Liberal rule.

Brooks agrees with Clark’s emphasis on liquefied natural gas development, but says there is a “myopic” focus on one strategy while problems continue in forestry, mining and regions outside the north.

Brooks opposes revenue sharing agreements with aboriginal groups, which the B.C. Liberal government has

extended from forests to mining and most recently to LNG development.

“I think we have to resolve land claims definitely, not this indefinite accommodate and consult that really just perpetuates this uncertainty problem that we face,” Brooks said. “I know a lot of Conservatives don’t share this view, but I personally don’t have a problem with settling land claims by giving First Nations land.”

The government’s proposal to divide the agricultural land reserve into two zones is a good step, but it doesn’t go far enough, Brooks said. The provincial economy suffers with 95% of all land owned by the province.

“Imagine if you opened that up and started selling public land to private individuals, settled land claims with first nations by giving them some land, imagine what it would do for our economy?”

Brooks said.

900 social insurance numbers compromised

CRA loses personal data to Heartbleed bug

By Jeff Nagel Black Press

The Canada Revenue Agency says the social insurance numbers of 900 taxpayers were stolen last week by someone using the Heartbleed encryption

vulnerability before the taxation agency shut down public access to its online services.

It happened over a six-hour period by someone exploiting the vulnerability in many supposedly secure websites that used an open-source

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The CRA said it will send registered letters to affected taxpayers and will not be emailing them because it doesn’t want fraudsters to use phishing schemes to further exploit the privacy breach.

“I want to express regret to Canadians for this service interruption,” CRA commissioner Andrew Treusch said.

“I share the concern and dismay of those individuals whose privacy has been impacted by this malicious act.”

Other personal data and possibly businesses’ information may also have been lost.

“We are currently going through the painstaking process of analyzing other fragments of data, some that may relate to businesses, that were also removed,” Treusch said.

Taxpayers whose data was compromised will get bolstered CRA account protection and free access to credit protection services.

Canada’s Privacy Commissioner is also investigating.

Online services, including the E-file and Netfile online income tax portals, were patched and re-launched Sunday after what the CRA called a vigourous test to ensure they are safe and secure.

The CRA cut off access to those services April 8 as word spread that the Heartbleed bug had given hackers access to passwords, credit card numbers and other information at many websites.

People whose income tax filing was delayed by last week’s CRA interruption have been given until May 5 – beyond the usual April 30 filing deadline – to file returns without being penalized.

The Heartbleed vulnerability compromised secure web browsing for up to two years at some sites despite the display of a closed padlock that indicates an encrypted connection.

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Louis Creek land finally transferred to District

5 and Agate Bay Road and on road work on Agate Bay Road, as well as contamination remediation and cleanup works at the site.

This remediated land will provide a land base for new industry and new jobs for the region, supporting families and economic growth.

The land covers 116 acres, which have been divided into 13 lots of varying sizes: * Nine lots will be transferred to the District of Barriere. * Two lots will be transferred to Simpcw First Nation. * Two lots will be retained by the Ministry of Transportation and I n f r a s t r u c t u r e, which will be used for the ongoing operation of a gravel pit and salt storage to facilitate highway maintenance and construction projects.

“Presenting this land to these North Thompson communities fulfils an important commitment made by the Province of B.C. This industrial land offers an opportunity for new jobs and development in a vibrant hardworking region of our province,” said Minister of Health Terry Lake, MLA KamloopsNorth Thompson.

“This asset will provide much needed economic development opportunities in our area thereby enhancing the sustainability of our community.,” stated District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys, “The District of Barriere would like to thank the Province of B.C. for their support and recognize the hard work of staff at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure that enabled the completion of this

transfer of ownership.”

Simpcw First Nation Chief Rita Matthewsaid, “The Simpcw community and council honour our ancestors that kept this land in a good way.

We are pleased to have the opportunity based on our right, to create economic benefit for the Simpcw people through this development. We look forward to a continuing relationship with our neighbours to work together to make this valley a great place to live for future generations and care for it as we always have.”

Kevin Krueger, who was the MLA for Kamloops North Thompson when the Tolko Mill was destroyed by the McLure Wildfire in 2003 was also a speaker, thanking all those who came together to raise funds that would eventually get the com-

muniy of Louis Creek rebuilt and help to get people back to work.

As the chair of the North Thompson Economic Development Society, Krueger said he appreciated the government and people who came together to help the area recover.

“Thank you to all the people for working towards this. It has been a part of your lives for the past 10 years,” said Krueger.

District of Barriere CAO Colleen Hannigan noted the lots have been designated as follows: Lots 1,2,4,5,6,7,9,11 and 12 have been turned over to the District, Lots 3 and 13 to Simpcw First Nation. Lot 8 will remain the provincial gravel pit and Lot 10, the site of the old burner, will stay in provincial ownership at this time. There are two park dedications

that are now in District ownership as well; one where the existing Wildfire Monument is and the other along Louis Creek behind Lot 11. Lot 12, which will not be sold by the District is the location of the old reservoir up on the hill close to the Eco Depot as well as the adjacent small fenced cemetery plot.

Trail linkages have been created between the park lots, the adjacent road allowances and Lot 12 on the hill.

Pictured: Simpcw First Nation Elder Margaret Joseph presented a blessing over the occasion at Louis Creek, and joined Simpcw drummers in a welcome song and a closing song.

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OPINION Editorial;

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, April 17, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Tom Fletcher

Farmland fight sheds little light

VICTORIA – Detailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside.

A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100-mile diet.

A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote.

It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what farming is. You know, clear-cutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of the sort that has fed more people than in all of human history?

Have they heard that the largest cause of deforestation in North America is farming?

Do they imagine habitat loss from subdivisions sprawling across the Cariboo?

Forests Minister Steve Thomson has been pinch-hitting for Fort St. John MLA Pat Pimm on the agriculture file as Pimm undergoes cancer treatment.

Thomson took exception when NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons asked if he is aware people think the changes are to “neuter the chair of the Agricultural Land Commission.”

Thomson, a former executive director of the Kelowna-based B.C. Agriculture Association, replied that the changes do not reduce the independence of the chair.

Under further questioning from Simons, Thomson allowed that the current ALC chair, Richard Bullock, has

provided no response to the government on the proposals.

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick was appointed Friday to replace Pimm as agriculture minister. But this ALC project is Bennett’s initiative, so I asked him about his changes to the appointment process.

Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by then-minister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local input. That worked well, he said, until Bullock came on the scene and began exercising his discretion not to appoint people recommended by cabinet.

“The chair doesn’t like the regional panels,” Bennett told me. “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair to have to deal with 18 farmers from all over the province in making decisions. It would be six farmers, because only one person from the regional panel actually sits on the provincial commission.

“He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather have the decision-making centralized in Burnaby. But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.”

It will be mandatory soon, and Bullock’s days as commission chair appear to be numbered.

“There’s no more discretion for any future chair to monkey with it,” Bennett added.

One of Bennett’s key issues is denial of secondary residence construction to keep families on the land in the Interior. The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development pressure is an urban myth.

The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland.

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

Stop Canada’s Bill C-18 To the editor; This is a copy of an email we have sent to our local MP. We are opposed to multinational companies having greater power and control over Canada’s seed industry.

Canada must recognize the inherent rights of farmers - derived from thousands of years of custom and tradition - to save, reuse, select, exchange and sell seeds.

Please refrain from making any changes to the Seeds Act or to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would further restrict farmers’ rights.

This is our food we are talking about! We do not buy any products that are genetically modified and we have the right to have access to non-genetically modified foods.

The passing of Bill C-18 would violate our right to natural, non-modified foods as it would make genetically modified seeds the standard for agriculture in Canada and eliminate the possibility of challenging the dominance of industrial agriculture in court.

Anyone wishing to express their opposition to Bill C-18 can do so by emailing their local MP. MP’s email addresses are listed on the Parliament of Canada website.

Sandi Mikuse Claudette Laffey Kamloops, B.C. The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org.

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“Known to police” To the editor; I’ve noticed a rather disturbing trend with ‘professional’ media outlets the past decade or so; cheap tabloid-like ‘reporting’, seemingly getting worse and worse as the years go by.

Whenever a person dies an ‘unnatural’ or ‘suspicious‘ death, or when our saintly police forces are involved in the slightest degree, the newspapers diligently report to the slavering public that the deceased person was...”Known to Police”.

Why? What is the point of this? It’s tragic enough that the person has lost their life, but now it must be publicized with a not-soveiled implication that ‘they deserved it’ because they were “known to police”? Truly?

Office needed to streamline regulatory reviews and settle intergovernmental squabbles To the editor; Former Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney recently called for a National Resource Development Office, one with powers to streamline regulatory reviews and settle i n t e rg ove r n m e n t a l squabbles. I think this is a great idea and I fully agree with him. It is long overdue.

Canada has immense energy, mineral, and other resources that could make our country one of the wealthiest on earth. But as Mulroney pointed out when he called for the creation of this new office, these resources are currently locked in the ground “dead as a doornail.”

Examples abound across the country, notably Alberta’s oil and British Columbia’s abundant minerals such as gold and copper (e.g., the Prosperity mine).

If you ask me, a national office that can get things moving on natural resource projects can’t come soon enough.

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There are plenty of good-hearted and good-natured people who unfortunately have criminal records. These people give their time and monies to charity, help old ladies across the street, take in and nurture injured animals, and give comforting words and deeds to those who are hurt and suffering.

But all those nuances that define the term “human being” mean nothing to certain uncouth newspaper editors whose only apparent care in the world is ratings and profit-margin via sensationalism.

God forbid an editor ever runs afoul of the law. One can only hope their successor follows due diligence and reduces their life’s good work to a mere label once they give up the ghost--a label touted by those who don’t exactly have a sterling record for crimes as a corporate whole, either, it must be stated.

“The greatness of a nation can be judged by how it treats its weakest member”.

That idiom can be suitably translated in this context, for there is none more unable to defend themselves than those who have lost their lives. Ridiculing the dead is hardly becoming of a great nation, or that of a decent human being--and it’s painfully disrespectful to family members in mourning.

It’s tantamount to desecrating their grave with libelous graffiti. For SHAME! Many publications will receive this letter. It should prove interesting who has conscience to print it.

Farren McDonald Port Coquiltam, B.C.

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Retired MLA does some ‘catching up’ with Chief of Simpcw First Nation Simpcw First Nation Chief Rita Matthew chats with Kevin Krueger at the Wildfire Dragon Monument site in Louis Creek last Monday.

Kreuger served as the MLA for the Kamloops-North Thompson from 1996 to 2009, and the Kamloops-South Thompson from 2009 to 2013.

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A helicopter was spotted flying along the BC Hydro power line high along the hillsides in Louis Creek on Apr. 3.

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“Support your community.”

That was the first piece of advice Hans Wadlegger had for entrepreneurs looking to start their own business in the forest sector.

The president of Wadlegger Logging and Construction was speaking during a Healthy Forests/Healthy Communities forum held on Saturday, Apr. 5, in the Clearwater Legion.

About 70 people attended the event.

The Wadleggers’ sawmill burned down in 1987. It was not insured.

“When that fire happened, the community came out and helped,” he said. “Every time a community group comes into the office and asks for a donation, we remember that.”

Wadlegger’s second piece of advice was to diversify. The forest industry is cyclical, he said, and so a business needs alternative sources of income.

Hans’ father, Joe Wadlegger, came from Austria to Alberta in the 1960s.

He moved to Clearwater and logged for Clearwater Timber Products. In 1972 Wadlegger Logging and Construction was incorporated.

In the late 1970s the NDP government introduced a program to make more wood available for small businesses. Joe Wadlegger thought this sounded like a good opportunity.

He bid on a sale against CTP and promptly got fired.

Their company would like to see a strong and effective forests ministry, Hans Wadlegger said.

“We want to see those green uniforms out in the forest again,” he said.

Wadlegger was just one of about 20 speakers who talked during the day.

Others included Sam Phillips, general manager at Simpcw Resources.

The First Nations company is diversifying into other businesses besides forestry, he said.

These include pipeline maintenance, tourism, and energy.

They have a woodlot plus two non-renewable forest licenses. They are also looking at a long-term tenure in the Taweel Lake area.

Kim Muddiman talked about the timber frame construction business she has started with her husband, Dan. In contrast to some other businesses, getting enough wood has not been a limiting factor for Nest Timber Homes, Muddiman felt.

Instead, their major challenge has been marketing.

Finding and keeping qualified workers also has been a priority.

District of Clearwater is looking for funding to build a bio-energy plant next to the former Dutch Lake School, Mayor John Harwood reported.

With the rising cost of propane, such a plant should pay for itself within a few years, he felt.

The mayor recalled that not so many years ago there were five sawmills in Blue River and one in Avola.

Now there is only one major sawmill left in the area – Canfor’s operation in Vavenby.

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Sam Phillips, general manager at Simpcw Resources spoke during the forum, saying the First Nations company is diversifying into other businesses besides forestry.

Chris Ortner gave an update on the Bridges II project he is working on.

The project is focusing on the McBride to Barriere corridor, plus an area in the West Kootenays, he said.

His initial finding has been that making use of wood that is otherwise going to waste will be a big part of the solution.

The value-added industry across the province has declined by 65 per cent over the past few years.

Difficulties in getting a local, affordable supply of logs has been a big factor.

“Everyone’s saying the same thing but nobody’s working together,” Ortner observed. He felt one solution might be holding lunch meetings where employers could meet and talk.

Thompson Rivers University faculty members Dr. John Karakatsoulis and Dr. Tom Dickinson talked about education and training opportunities.

Karakatsoulis is the chair of TRU’s natural resource sciences department. The program prepares students for careers in forestry and related fields, he said.

Several students who took part in the program are now working in the oil-sands industry on rehabilitation.

TRU and its predecessor, Cariboo College, have a long history in the Clearwater/Wells Gray area, Dickinson said.

He gave as an example a training program held last year at Clearwater Secondary School that gave about a dozen students an entry into a carpentry apprenticeship, plus built six small cabins for the university’s education and research center near Wells Gray Park.

A recent donation of $250,000 means a proposed expansion of the education and research center will go ahead this year, he said.

World famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman turned the sod to start the project last fall.

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Happy Easter

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Area residents are already enjoying the new life that spring brings, especially the baby animals that start to appear in the weeks before Easter. Watersmeet Farm owners, Donna and Jerrad Brown, report this year Easter brings to an end a celebration of birth from their Watersmeet Farm’s sheep herd. The Brown’s say their ewes have produced seven sets of twins, and nine sets of triplets, for a total of 41 lambs born to 16 ewes this spring.

Easter a sacred celebration of joy Easter is the sacred celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. It is the oldest and holiest Christian festival, the climax and center of the liturgical year, and the holy day to which all other holy days point. Even denominations that do not strictly follow a liturgical calendar commemorate Easter with tremendous joy and thanksgiving.

The most commonly stated rule for determining the date of Easter is that it is the first Sunday that follows the first full moon after the vernal equinox. This means that in Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopalian, and Protestant churches, Easter can fall as early as March 22 and as late as April 25.

Contrary to what many people think, Easter is not a single

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During this time, the church celebrates the Lord’s resurrection, His appearances to the disciples after Easter, His post-resurrection teachings, His ascension into heaven, and the disciples’ anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Ascension Day -- the fortieth of the Great Fifty Days -- is frequently commemorated with a special evening worship service since it always falls on a Thursday.

The Easter season is the most joyful and festive season of the Christian year.

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In many ancient cultures, eggs were a common symbol of new life. In medieval times, eggs came to represent the Lord’s

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Thursday, April 17, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal

Kershaw says no conflict

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Bill Kershaw says he’s worked for the community of Barriere for over 25 years, and has been very involved since moving here 46 years ago.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert He has held a number of positions on local organizations, has been a government rep for the Area golfers are already out enjoying the greens and the sunshine at area, is currently the TNRD Area Chinook Cove Golf, just north of Barriere.

O director, and serves the District of Barriere as a councillor.

Kershaw says he wanted to comment on a letter to the editor that appeared in our April 10, 2014 issue, titled ‘Resident questions decisions by council’.

In her letter, Judy May asked Peaks has been active in the market if Councilor Kershaw may have Submitted for many years, but were limited by been in ‘conflict of interest’ when Sun Peaks officials are elated with the nine hour drive,” continues Nicol- he voted with council on a deciWestJet Encore’s announcement to son. “This flight allows a person to sion to install the sewer line on commence non-stop service between leave Edmonton and be on the slopes Railway Avenue, due to the fact Kamloops and Edmonton in the in just over two hours.”

The new service also fulfills Sun that he owns property along that 2014/15 ski season.

“Alberta is a growing market for Peaks and Kamloops hopes that line?

Kershaw says he participated Sun Peaks in both the winter and the WestJet’s strategic decision to initiate in the vote for the sewer line, but summer months,” explains Christo- Encore would help increase service. pher Nicolson, President, Tourism Encore’s Q400 equipment opens up did not participate in any vote Sun Peaks. “Seventy per cent of our new route opportunities and frequen- declaring the area a local service Alberta guests already come from the cy compared to the larger 737 fleet. area for commercial developnorthern half of the province. This Kamloops Airport Manager Fred ment. flight will dramatically increase our Legace also notes that the “Q400 is “I personally feel sewer is a ability to attract new Alberta guests an ideal aircraft for Sun Peaks and hand-in-hand part of a local local golf courses because the cargo to the resort.” service area,” says the councilor, The lack of a non-stop flight to to passenger ratio is excellent and alEdmonton has been a significant lows visitors to bring their skis, snow- “Barr-K Investment Corp has three-and-a-half acres backing challenge to growing the market for boards, and golf clubs.”

The flight is scheduled to start on Railway Avenue, of which I Sun Peaks and has been the primary own 25 per cent. The property ask in airline presentations. “Sun February 15, 2015.

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District of Barriere Councillor Bill Kershaw Ribs, and already has an operating septage system.”

Kershaw also stated, “When plans for a local service area and sewer were adopted in the downtown core area it was recognized that to attract new business, allow for the highway core, and with the need for accommodation being brought on by the new Agriplex, this might be the time to have a development area on the highway also.”

Kershaw says he has asked the Thompson Nicola Regional District for a legal interpretation on the possibility of conflict of interest regarding his participation in the voting process on the subject of the Railway Avenue sewer line.

Councilor Kershaw then read the following statement to this reporter, which he said was the legal opinion provided by the

TNRD at his request; “The interest received by Barr-K are in common with all those receiving the service; so in turn there is no conflict”.

“I’m too late to ever have any personal gain on anything,” said Kershaw, “I’m never going to have anymore than I have now.

I want to protect not myself, but the community; because letters like this are not good for the community. And that goes for the same thing that’s on the radio, that’s not good for the community as well.”

He also commented, “In her letter she said at the election in November the old council should be out and new people brought in. I would like to point out it’s letters and articles like the one in question that deter people from running. All the information residents want can be found by going to the District website and attending meetings. Not by going to Facebook.”

“In general every council does what they believe is right for the community.

The bandshell, roads...what they feel the community is going to benefit from.

Another council may come in and have other priorities, and that is what builds communities. Your community is still growing, and that is what we are building.

“The community has been very good to me and my family; and I personally will never have any more than I have now.”

ICBC glitch means refunds cheques for some drivers

By Jeff Nagel Black Press ICBC says it accidentally overor under-charged nearly 600,000 of its optional auto insurance customers and will issue refunds with interest averaging $162 to those who paid too much.

Most motorists aren’t affected by the glitch, which happened because incorrect descriptions were assigned years ago to some vehicles.

The error was uncovered last year with ICBC’s move to a new computer system.

About 1.8 per cent of optional insurance customers paid an av-

erage of $21 too much per year as a result and 240,000 drivers are owed cumulative refunds stretching back as far as 2008, according to ICBC. The public auto insurer is updating vehicle descriptions for past years so it can accurately recalculate historic premiums and repay improper charges for the last six years – as far back as its legacy computer system permits.

Another 350,000 customers paid less than they should have by about $34 per year on average but ICBC won’t bill them retroactively.

Affected drivers are to be notified and receive refund cheques

by July.

ICBC expects to pay out $36 million in refunds plus interest of $3 million.

It estimates it lost $71 million in underpayments since 2008.

The faulty vehicle descriptions affect only optional insurance, not basic rates.

ICBC’s board is also appointing an outside auditor to review the error.

The error isn’t expected to recur because ICBC’s modernized system will pull the correct description from the vehicle identification numbers, instead of being entered manually by Autoplan agents.

Overdue snowmobilers located near Little Fort Clearwater RCMP were advised of two overdue Alberta snowmobilers that had not returned from Baldy Hill near Little Fort. Both males were equipped with the appropriate clothing, avalanche packs and beacons. Wells Gray Search and Rescue was activated to search for the two males.

The snowmobilers were located the follow-

ing morning by the RCMP Air 4 helicopter. The GPS coordinates were provided to the RCMP and were then given to Search and Rescue, who attended the location at the northern point of Dunn Lake. Both males were located.

Thanks to the efforts of our local Search and Rescue members, the snowmobilers were brought out, safe and sound.

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For The Record:

In our April 10, 2014, issue of the Star/ Journal, an article on page 8, titled ‘Public turns out to have their say regarding proposed zoning bylaw’ included an incorrect statement. Paragraph 15 should read, “In other business, the proposed mill rates for the District were presented, as the final revised assessment values for 2014 have now been received. These mill rates have not yet been approved.” We apologize for the error and any confusion that it may have caused.

ayor M e h t s A . sees it.. with District of Barriere Mayor

Bill Humphreys uptake locally of cogeneration and biomass-based energy.”

As one of the public members of the committee that helped to create the OCP a few years ago, I can assure everyone there were numerous public meetings and consultations around this topic.

Council is following the OCP and planning of previous councils, as well as the ideas of many members of the community that helped create the forward looking “Be Barriere” concept. Positive forward thinking progress is the plan of the day.

Everyone is welcome to their opinion. It is best if that opinion is based on the facts. Anyone with concerns should contact a council member and ask questions. We have nothing to hide and lots to share.

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DISTRICT OF BARRIERE TOWN HALL MEETING Zoning Bylaw No. 111

Tuesday, April 22nd at 7p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room at the Ridge 4936 Barriere Town Rd. to present, discuss and field questions regarding the newly proposed Zoning Bylaw for Barriere The draft Bylaw can be accessed on line at www.barriere.ca Any questions, please contact Colleen Hannigan, CAO channigan@barriere.ca or 250-672-9751

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money should have been taken from our economic reserves.

Barriere’s Official Community Plan (OCP) under section 3.1.18 sub section (b) states “Assist in creating local agri-tourism opportunities.”

Purchasing additional bleachers so that larger agricultural events will come to Barriere is a step towards creating additional local agri-tourism opportunities.

All anyone has to do is attend one of these new events to see how successful they are.

Plus, the new events are being held in portions of the year that in the past there was nothing going on here in Barriere to attract visitors. Who would have thought that the local hotel and motels would be selling so many rooms at New Years, or even last week for that matter?

Council was also taken to task for supposedly not having public input into the idea of using biomass to heat the new wastewater plant, the Fire Hall and the old Hy Louie building.

Barriere’s OCP section 3.1.18 sub section (e) states “Investigate the development and

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anticipate that we will continue to enjoy the support of not only Ministers Lake and Stone, but from various other provincial Ministries as we struggle to develop the industrial park into an economic driver for our community.

Perhaps previous benefactors like Cher, Bryan Adams or Colin James would see their way to holding a benefit concert here in Barriere. We do have a bandshell now.

All kidding aside, this is a very positive step that will go a long way to ensuring the sustainability of our area. Many thanks to everyone that has helped over the past few years and will help going forward.

That was the positive news. Unfortunately there is information being given out here in Barriere that is incorrect. Over the past few months council has been accused of doing some things that were not planned for, or given proper public input. I will try to explain why these ongoing, negative and destructive comments are unfounded.

One such piece of misinformation was around the decision of council to support the North Thompson Fall Fair by purchasing additional bleachers so that they could attract new events to the Agriplex.

Some said that there was no previous planning or direction to do this sort of thing, and further to that there was no reason that this

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There have been numerous public announcements this week around the transfer of the former Tolko property to the District of Barriere and the Simpcw First Nations. This is a very positive step for economic development here in the valley.

I want to take this opportunity to say thanks to the dozens of people that over the years have worked so hard to have this come to a successful conclusion.

The monumental tragedy of the fires of 2003 brought together many dedicated and generous individuals, like George Evans who chaired the North Thompson Relief Fund. Their efforts raised considerable funds that started the recovery process.

Former MLA and Chair of the North Thompson Economic Development Society, Kevin Krueger, was instrumental in beginning what would become a long process to start development and eventual transfer of the Tolko lands.

Throughout the process the staff of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has worked hard to overcome various obstacles and develop the means to an end.

While we must recognize that it is staff that does the actual work in these matters, this would not have happened without the continuing support of our local MLA, Minister Lake and MOTI Minister Stone.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal

Fieldhouse dedicated in memory of Ron Smith

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal Saturday, April 5, dawned as a bright sunny day in Barriere.

It was also the day that family and friends said a final goodbye to area resident Ron Smith who passed away on January 10, 2014.

Gathering in front of the fieldhouse at Barriere Ball Park, those present paid tribute to Ron Smith and his dedication as a volunteer to his community.

Master of ceremonies, District of Barriere acting Mayor Ward

Stamer, said, “We are gathered here to remember and honour a humble man who gave of his time and experience generously and without reward. Israelmore Aivor is from Ghana, and he writes – “Giving does not only precede receiving, it is the reason for it.

It is in the giving that we receive”.

“Many organizations in and around Barriere have benefitted from Ron’s expertise and benevolence in their expansion and building plans, including the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo grounds and

Agriplex, the Barriere Lions Club, and of course a place that was near and dear to his heart – the Chinook Cove Golf Course.

“Ron Smith, along with his wife Virginia, have made it possible for the people of Barriere and surrounding area to revitalize the main ball park, and to build this new field house complete with indoor washroom facilities, first aid station, meeting room and storage area. Ron took the project under his control, and for the princely sum of one dollar drew all the necessary draw-

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“It is my great pleasure that as the acting Mayor of the District of Barriere I hereby dedicate this fieldhouse in the name of Ron Smith.”

The plaque on the wall of the fieldhouse says, “This Fieldhouse is dedicated to the memory of Ron Smith, designer, builder, and community volunteer.”

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Members of the public, especially those who now call themselves “seniors”, are encouraged to come out and meet Canada’s first Senior’s Advocate, hear what she has to say about being the voice of seniors in B.C., and bring your questions along with you.

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British Columbia’s first Senior’s Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, is to be the featured guest speaker on Apr. 27, at the Rural Expo and Trade Show at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere.

During the month of May the North Thompson Star/Journal will be moving its offices one block east of its present location.

A welcome upgrade to our present facilities, the new second storey offices will be situated in the same building that currently houses Armour Mt. Bookkeeping and Art Gallery, Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, Integrity Realty, and Yvonne’s Flowers, Gifts and Dollar Store.

“This is a great move for the Star/Journal,” said publisher Al Kirkwood, “These offices are open and bright, and most importantly we will be in a building with immediate highway access and visibility.”

Star/Journal staff say they are also looking forward to moving to the new building. Over the next few weeks they will be sorting, packing, and moving decades of newspaper records, computer equipment and loaded filing cabinets to help make the move smoothly transitional.

“We’ll let all of our readers and clients know well in advance before we are open for business at the new building,” said Kirkwood, “This is a positive move for the future of the Star/Journal.”

The publisher also notes that the building currently rented by the Star/Journal on the corner of Lilley and Borthwick will soon be placed up for sale.

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On March 19, 2014, the Government of British Columbia announced the appointment of Isobel Mackenzie as Canada’s first Seniors Advocate.

As the voice of seniors in B.C., Mackenzie will have a broad mandate to monitor and review systemwide issues affecting the well-being of seniors and raise awareness about resources available to them.

The Advocate also makes recommendations to government and those who deliver seniors’ services related to health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support.

Mackenzie’s appointment began on March 31, and one of her first speaking engagements will be to make the trip from Victoria to the community of Barriere for the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the North Thompson Agriplex on Sunday, April 27.

The advocate will be on site at the Expo in the morning, and will be the day’s feature speaker, immediately following the 10 a.m., Cowboy Church hosted by country music

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The number of grassfires in the region is up nearly 60 per cent over the 10-year average, a situation caused by dry conditions and carelessness.

The Kamloops Fire Centre reported 19 fires since April 1, which is up from eight fires last year and 11 fires on average. The largest and most recent blaze was near Ashcroft on April 8 and grew to 6.6 hectares.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors: Officials said each fire was caused by carelessness, typically grass or North Thompson North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association debris-pile burning that went out of control in dry conditions.

Following the snow melt in valley bottoms, Pepper noted, theRodeo region North Fall FairThompson & has not received much additional precipitation. Agriplex Committee Association “Grasses dried out quickly and there’s a significant amount of wind,” Box 873, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 October 10, 2011 she said.

To whom it may concern; July 17, 2013 While the fire centre encourages preventiveFrom:burning, officials said Jill Hayward, president The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association and the North Thompson Agriplex Committee February 7, 2014 Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association wouldNorth like toand thank youwater in advance forare perusing the material presented here regarding the North Thompson careful management must include that tools, people nearAgriplex project.

To: Helen Patterson by. Landowners must also avoid burning in windy conditions —Initiative a cause Southern Interior Development WeWhom greatly appreciate the opportunity to tellTrust you about this worthwhile project for our area communities, To It May Concern; families, and businesses. And we especially want to tell you about the tremendous buy-in that the area has Re: Funding Application submitted

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The holder of this letter is entitled to two adult three day passes to the 65th Please find attached the following information regarding Thompson Project, and Open burning is allowed, but any fire greater than .2 hectares re- theinNorth Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Barriere, B.C.,Agriplex running from 911 To Whom It May Concern; please feel free to contact me should you require any other information.

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Golf quires a burn-registration Please be advised that the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association guarantees the organization we will • Backgrounder on North Thompson Fall to Fair & Rodeo cover the funding deficit of $5,636 in regards our currentAssociation application with SIDIT. We understand that as we Please present this letter to the ticket booth at thetowards Fair to • North Thompson Agriplex Project Overview number ahead of time by calling 1-888-797-1717. wishing receive other cashThose or in-kind donations we can advise youto of on sucharrival to be credited thisobtain deficit as well. your passes, bring toand the Fair office in Barriere during the month of • Benefit to the or Community Economic Impact The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association is also providing you with copies of our most recent bank August. conduct an open burn must also check venting conditions. venting • North Thompson Agriplex andIf Timeline statement showing our ability to cover the deficit ourselves should it be required.

• North Thompson Agriplex Phase 1 and Phase 2 Budget conditions are rated “poor” or “fair,” open burning is restricted. The • Thanking Our Supporters Sincerely; Signed: • Letters of Support venting index can be found online at: http://www.bcairquality.ca/readSincerely, ings/ventilation-index.html

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Cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the region and elsewhere, were in Barriere for the True Grit BCRA Rodeo at the North Thompson Agriplex on Apr. 5.

Riders competed in roping, barrel racing and rough stock events for prize money and point standings from the first BCRA rodeo of the 2014 season.

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District of Barriere grant of $250, and the Overlander Ski Club grant of $500 all of these funds raised will go towards the expenses for Alex’s trip which totaled over $3800.

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support and boost to the end of a long sea-

son of racing, travel and expenses,” said Mary MacLennan.

Alex said, “It feels great to know that people care and support my hard work and cross country skiing.”

The support from all the communities and clubs have been

a wonderful vote of confidence for Alex who will continue to pursue his passion for cross country skiing after graduation this year.

McDonald finished 16th out of 85 competitors in the Classic 15km race at the Nationals.

Sign up for bike challenge competition at upcoming Rural Expo and Trade Show North Thompson Star/Journal Organizers of the 2nd Annual Rural Expo and Trade Show say they are looking for teens who are interested in joining a team for the

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1st Ladies Night is April 29th

New and seasoned golfers welcomed back for an exciting new year of golf.

Schedules will be available at the 1st ladies night or at the golf course.

Alex McDonald (left) is pictured being presented with a cheque from Mary MacLennan and Carman Smith of the North Thompson Recreation Society (NTRS) for the ‘Go Alex Go’ campaign.

The campaign was to raise funds to help pay for Alex’s recent trip to compete at the Cross Country Ski Nationals in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, in March.

The NTRS, the community and the Sun Peaks Nordic Club put their donations together for this project and presented Alex with a cheque worth $1565.12, which included $1245.12 from the North Thompson Recreation Society and community donations; with the additional $320 raised and sent from the Sun Peaks Nordic Club.

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2nd Annual Bike Building Challenge to be held at the event on Sunday, Apr. 27, at the North Thompson fall fair facility in Barriere.

Four teams will consist of two first responders and two teens, who must put a youth mountain bike together during a timed competition.

Once assembled the bike must be ridden, and judges will also check the bike for assembly and safety.

The winning team will receive a prize, and the assembled bikes are earmarked to be presented to youth within the area who do not have bikes of their own.

If you are a teenager and interested in participating, please contact Jill Hayward at 250-31908023 or email: ruralexpobarriere@gmail.com.

Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from the Lower North Thompson Valley.

The STAR/JOURNAL Keeping valley residents informed!

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The fascinating Sinmax Creek Valley Small ranching valley used as a shortcut from the North Thompson Valley to Shuswap There is a well-used shortcut between the Shuswap and the North Thompson that utilizes the recently upgraded logging road above Adams Lake and then turns west at Agate Bay (also known as Squam Bay) on a paved road that goes to Louis Creek and the Yellowhead Highway just south of Barriere.

This small, narrow ranching valley, where Sinmax Creek flows from the petite Forest Lake to Adams Lake, is often overlooked as being part of the Shuswap.

Yet despite its small size, it deserves attention due to its unique history and mineral resources.

The valley has likely always been an important travel corridor between Adams Lake and the North Thompson, and that is why Sinmax Creek was once known as Pass Creek.

It was the showing of minerals that first attracted attention to this valley. The first news of the find was published in the July 8, 1893 edition of the Inland Sentinel in an article by John Fremont Smith, a respected prospector, Louis Creek store owner and later the first and likely only black alderman for the city of Kamloops.

Smith had journeyed into the valley where he inspected a galena claim by Hec-

tor McLean and Joe Zink just east of a waterfall and he too found a vein of pure galena.

At that time, there were other nearby claims. He also found an old rocker, used for gold panning, that was about 30 years old, which indicated that prospectors had already been in the valley during the first gold rush.

It was not until the following year after the claim had been sold to new owners that a wagon road was built and work at the Homestake Mine began in earnest. By the spring, some 600 tons of ore was waiting at Louis Creek to be shipped out by paddlewheeler, however massive flooding that year swept the ore into the North Thompson River, never to be recovered.

The first settler in the valley was G.J. Forrest in 1887, for whom the lake was named after. Others soon followed him and within a decade, much of the valley had been cleared, with ranches established. The soil in the valley is rich, because when the glaciers melted, the outlet of the Adams was blocked with ice for a time and thus the water flowed through the valley to the North Thompson depositing a thick layer of silt.

It was not until the Canadian North-

ern Railway was completed along the North Thompson River in 1915, that it became practical to ship ore from the valley and mining began in earnest.

Two years later, the Kamloops Silver Mines became incorporated and with silver prices higher, the underground mine was operating at full bore.

Meanwhile, many of the settlers, who were still considered squatters, were being threatened with expulsion, as the rights to the valley timber was still held by the Adams River Lumber Company.

Then in 1919, a massive fire swept through the valley destroying most of the timber and there were rumours that one or more of the disgruntled settlers started it. The fire also destroyed the mine buildings and infrastructure, and the site was abandoned.

The settlers enjoyed a good life in the valley, as they benefited from both the mine and the lumber company, which provided jobs and outlets for their produce, cattle and hay. As their families were growing larger, there was a need for a school and they built and paid for the first one in 1916 at Squam Bay. When it became too small, it was replaced with a log school in

1918 and the government chipped in $75 towards the construction. When this school became too small, a third one was built and the old log school was moved to where it still stands today next to Agate Bay Road and serves as a community centre. The last school was closed in 1964 and was moved to Brennan Creek.

Mineral exploration in the hills north of the valley carried on and in 1989, the Shuswap’s largest mine opened up just below Johnson Lake.

In just four years of operation, the Samatosum open pit sulphide mine produced over 22-thousand ounces of gold and over 30-million ounces of silver.

However, as with most mines of this type, upon closure, acid rock drainage became a major problem. After a government pollution abatement order was issued in 1996, proper reclamation efforts began in earnest.

In 2007, the company received a well deserved mine reclamation award. And it is likely that their water treatment efforts will carry on for many decades to come.

One other notable activity in the valley has been the watershed restoration work completed in Sinmax Creek, where the loss of riparian vegetation had re-

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Built in 1918, this old Squam Bay School still stands today next to Agate Bay Road, and is enjoyed as a community hall by the area’s residents.

sulted in significant erosion and loss of farmland, as well as an associated decline in Coho stocks.

More than $450,000 of restoration funds has been spent under the direction of the Adams Lake Lumber and the Adams Lake Indian Band to stabilize the banks and restore native vegetation, which apparently is still holding up. ~ Salmon Arm Observer / Black Press

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The Samatosum Mine reclamation with tailings pond and treatment plant in the background. In just four years, the mine produced over 22-thousand ounces of gold and over 30-million ounces of silver.

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Having fun lighting flowers with off camera flash The snow has finally, and at last, left the north side of our house.

It’s barely been gone about two weeks, however, that means two weeks of new growth in my wife’s garden.

I had been making notes in preparation for a workshop on using flash outdoors that I will be leading the first two Sundays in May, when my wife mentioned the crocuses were coming up everywhere.

I thought I would take a look to see if there were any left after a weekend visit from our two granddaughters who like to pick flowers, and I thought it might be nice to walk around her garden.

As it turned out the girls hadn’t got them all, and there were many more coming up through the ground every day. Discovering there were lots remaining I decided I should select a couple of plants to photograph before the bloom was over.

Keeping in mind that I have been thinking about the upcom-

ing outdoor lighting class I thought why not photograph the flowers just as I would do a portrait of a person.

I got out my small 2’x2’ backdrop and placed it behind some of the flowers. That small backdrop, especially constructed for flowers and other small items, is made of black velvet material attached to sharpened dowels that easily poke into the ground.

I mounted two Nikon wireless flashes on light stands, and put a 40-inch umbrella on one that I placed shoulder height to my right, and a 30-inch on the other positioned low to the ground and to the left.

Needing to shoot low, I used my favorite garden tripod, the uniquely flexible Benbo. The Benbo tripod allows each leg to be independently positioned, and instead of a vertical center column configuration most tripods have, the Benbo has a column that fits off center, and when the legs that go

Making Pictures with

John E n ma n in almost any direction are splayed out flat the camera can be positioned just off the ground.

I mounted my 200mm macro lens on my camera. That focal length let me situate the camera several feet away from my subject crocuses, and I wouldn’t have to put an end to the new growth coming up everywhere in my wife’s garden, while still letting me have a close focus.

The exposure was made exactly the same way I would have made it as if photographing a person in an outdoor studio; slightly underexpose the ambient light, reposition the flashes for the best light direction, and continue to make tests until I got the lighting that would flatter the subject.

Lighting a subject

with off-camera flash is fun, and putting up a backdrop ensures that it is even more so. It doesn’t matter who, or what, the subject is.

There isn’t really a choice when I have a chance to use a flash because I use a flash always. For me it is all about adding light. It was also really nice to spend some time outdoors in the garden and see it coming to life in the spring.

These are my thoughts this week.

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Remember egg safety for a happy Easter Health Canada Easter is almost here and eggs may be a part of your family celebration.

Although Salmonella is not common in Canadian eggs, some people are more susceptible to the bacteria, particularly young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Therefore, eggs should be cooked thoroughly when serving them to people in these high-risk groups. And remember, decorated eggs that have been left out on display are not safe to eat!

It is estimated that approximately four million Canadians experience some form of food-related illness every year. Many of these illnesses could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.

Keep reading for tips to prevent foodborne illness.

What you should do: Shop carefully: Choose refrigerated eggs with clean shells that aren’t cracked. Pick up eggs and other cold foods at the end of your shopping trip so they stay cold. Don’t buy eggs if liquid has leaked through the shell or if they are stuck to the carton. Check the “best before” date. While all eggs sold

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Health Canada reminds consumers that decorated eggs that have been left out on display are not safe to eat. in Canadian grocery stores are graded Canada A, those sold elsewhere (such as at farms and farmers’ markets) may be ungraded. Ungraded eggs are not

subject to the same food safety standards as graded eggs and have a higher chance of being contaminated by harmful bacteria such as Salmonella. Check for the maple leaf symbol on the carton or ask the vendor if you’re unsure whether the eggs are graded.

Keep eggs cold: Refrigerate eggs within two hours of purchase and place them in the coldest part of the refrigerator in their original carton; don’t keep eggs in the refrigerator door. The carton helps protect the eggs from damage and odours. Whether raw or cooked, eggs shouldn’t be kept at room temperature for more than two hours. Hard-cooked eggs can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container, either in the shell, peeled, or pickled, for up to one week. Hard-cooked yolks should be eaten within five days. If you pack eggs in your lunch, include an ice pack to keep them cold.

Keep clean: Remember to wash your hands, utensils, cutting boards, and counters carefully with soap and warm water before and after handling raw eggs. This helps to avoid potential cross contamination and prevent the spread of foodborne illness.

Cook thoroughly:

Raw eggs can contain harmful bacteria. Eggs and egg-based foods should be cooked thoroughly to ensure they are safe to eat. Serve egg dishes immediately after cooking. Store any leftovers in containers and refrigerate them within two hours. Uncooked cookie dough and batters made with raw eggs can contain Salmonella and should not be tasted or eaten until cooked thoroughly. Use pasteurized egg products instead of raw eggs when you are preparing uncooked homemade foods that use raw eggs, such as icing or Caesar salad dressing.

Easter eggs: Decorated eggs that have been left out on display are not safe to eat. If you want to eat eggs that you decorate, they should be hard boiled thoroughly and cooled (either by immersing in cold tap water or on the counter until they have reached room temperature) before putting them in the refrigerator. Use a non-toxic colouring dye on eggs. Be sure that eggs are kept cold before and after they are dyed. Between cooling and dyeing, they should be out of the refrigerator for no more than two hours in total.

Coloured hard-boiled eggs can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Chinese Chicken Salad

12 3-inch wonton skins, 1/4” strips 1/4 cup canola or corn oil for frying 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 chicken breast, shredded 2 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted lightly 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 cups cooked fusilli noodles, cooled Dressing: 1 1/2 tbls vegetable or grapeseed oil 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Heat canola or corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, fry wonton skins in batches of 5-7 strips for 30 seconds each side or until lightly browned, working quickly so they

don’t burn. Remove from oil & drain on paper towel until cooled. In a lrg bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, green onion, almonds & pasta. Combine dressing ingredients in a sm bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves. Dress lettuce mixture w/2-3 tbls of dressing & top w/ sesame seeds & wonton strips.

Peach and Plum Crostada

2 ripe but firm peaches (about 10 oz.), peeled, pitted, thinly sliced 3 small or 1 medium ripe but firm plum (about 3 oz.), pitted, thinly sliced 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar Zest of 1/2 lemon, finely grated 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 4 tbls cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (1/2 of 17.3-oz. package) 1 large egg

In a bowl, toss fruit w/1 Tbsp. sugar.

Let stand for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F; set rack in lower-middle position. Line a rimmed baking sheet w/parchment. Topping: In a bowl, rub together 1/4 cup sugar & lemon zest.

Stir in flour & salt. Rub in butter using fingertips until crumbly. Toss in pecans.

On a well-floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a rough 14” round. Carefully transfer to baking sheet. Strain fruit mixture (discard juice) & spoon evenly onto pastry, leaving a 2” border. Sprinkle topping over filling & fold over edges of pastry. Whisk egg with 1/4 tsp. cold water & lightly brush edges w/egg wash.

Refrigerate for 20 min. Bake pastry, about 20 min. Lower heat to 400°F; bake until crust is deep golden brown, bottom is cooked & filling is bubbling, about 20 min. Cover w/foil if crust is browning too quickly. Let crostada rest on baking sheet for 10 min, then transfer to rack. Cut into wedges & serve at room temperature.

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

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May.

Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930.

Fun Fit 4 Tots: Tues. & Thurs. 12-2pm @ Ridge gym. Free. For info call 250-672-0033.

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

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Call 578-0056.

Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill Hayward 3198023.

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.

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

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

McLure Fire Dept.: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 6725660.

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

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

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

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

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

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Intact meat goat bucklings & purebred Katadhin lamb rams for sale. Good for eating or breeding. 250-677-4447

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It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.

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

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

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

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

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

Clearwater: AA Meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door.

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Craft Fairs FLEA MARKET & Craft Sale Barriere Curling Rink Saturday, May 3, 9 am - 1 pm House cleaning? Not enough items to have your own table — we are open to donations.

Or if you would like a table call Jane 250-672-9391 Come, Have Fun, 50/50 Draw

Coming Events LECHNER, Edwin (Ed) Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014 Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sportsman, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.

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.

Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com 250-319-8023

Help Wanted

Business Opportunities

Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman.

Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising a team of 5 or more cabinet makers.

Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details See us at www.mi-tec.com

Work Wanted

Legal Services

HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

Looking for work - will do a variety of jobs: light house cleaning, pickup & deliver shopping for shut-ins, etc. Please call Margaret Houben at 250-6729330.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Services

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Full details call now 1-866668-6629. Or visit us online: www.tcvend.com

Help Wanted Experienced skidder operator for after breakup in Clearwater area. Goat Creek Logging Ltd. Ph anytime 250-851-8418 or fax 250-851-8418

Trades, Technical CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165.

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

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

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We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers.

It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year.

We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CA

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

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – Jim’s Food Market BC027 RESIDENT RV HOST(S) – Chinook Cove Golf & RV BC0286 HEAVY DUTY RED SEAL MECHANIC – Hy’s North Transporation BC0295 CASHIER – AG Foods BC 0326 DELI COUNTER – AG Foods BC 0328 COOK – Chinook Cove Golf & RV BC0333 RANCH HAND – John Klopp BC0338 GO TO: http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm for info on jobs w/Mike Wiegele & http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/work-and-play/opportunities for Sun Peaks.

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

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

Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free info on many services “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

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

Ticket Taker(Paving Crew): Seas/Clw #C0345Housekeeper (Trainee): Seas/Clw #C0320 Dishwashers: 2 pos/Clw #C0344 Housekeeper (Exp): Seas/Clw #C0319 Servers: 4 Pos/Clearwater #C0343 Prep & Line Chef: Seasl/Clw #C0318 Restaurant Cook: 3 pos/Clw #C0342 Laundry Attendant: Seasonal/Clw #C0317 Yard Person: Seas/Clw #C0341 Motel Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0316 Housekeeping: Seas/Clw #C0340 Cashier/Cust. Service: 2 PT pos/Clw #C0315 Labourer: Casual/Clearwater #C0339 Line Cook: FT/Blue River #CB0314 Casual On Call Receptionist: Clw #C0337 Prep Cook/Kitchen Help: FT/PT BR #CB0313 Front Desk/Guest Service: Seas/Clw Waitress/Waiters: FT/PT Blue River #CB0312 #CB0336 Cashier/Line Cook: 4 PT pos/Clw #C0311 Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0335 Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0310 Housekeeping: Seas/Clearwater #CB0334 Waitress/Waiter: Seas/Clw #C0309 9 Blue River Jobs: Restaurant Head Chef; Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0308 Reservations Coordinator; Reservations Front Desk Clerk: Seas/Clw #C0307 Supervisor; Maintenance Labourer, Meat Manager: FT/Barriere #BC0306 Manager & Admin. Assist; Payroll & Acc. Carpenter: PT/2pos. /Clw #C0305 Clerk, Housekeepers, Front Desk Jr. Greens Keeper: FT/Seas/Clw #C0304 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw Campsite Helper: Seas/Clw #C0303 #CB0331 Logging Truck Driver: FT/Clw #CB0299 Professional Driver: Seas/Clw #CB0330 Heavy Duty Red Seal Mechanic: FT/ Barista/General: Seas/Clw #C0239 Kamloops #BC0295 Landscaper/Labourer: PT/Seas/Clw #C0327 Baker’s Helper: PT/Clw #C0291 Cashier: PT/Barriere #C0326 Pastry Chef: FT/Clw #C0290 Accounting Tech./Office Manager: FT/ Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seas/Blue Clw #C0324 River #C0281 Food & Beverage Server (Trainee): Seas/ Whitewater Rafting Inst: Seas/Clw #CB0275 Clw #C0321 Traffic Control: Casual/Clw #C0256

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

May 6, 7 & 8, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows:

Tues. May 6th Wed. May 7th Thurs. May 8th 9:00am-Noon Email/Internet Basics Resume/Cover Letters Building Positive Behaviours 12:30pm-3:30pm Labour Market Infor Dress for Success/Cold Calls & Networking 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. April 24th, from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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

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Where CAREERS come true!

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Other Areas 20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-866-8825263, Ext. 81. www.sunsetranches.net

Auto Accessories/Parts

Boats

Home needed for Sadie. 8yr old female Lab mix. Good Dog. Please call 250-6722101

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale For Sale: 45ft Hwy Van Trailer. $1500 250-672-2045 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030 Single set of Rabbit Ears for TV. Phone 250-674-3343 to leave message.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

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

All Are Welcome

Rentals

the Rev. Brian Krushel

Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm duplex (2up 1down),on Dunn Lake Rd. $1000/mo + util. Or other options, call 250-319-5220 or 250-672-9958. Avail immed.

Auto Financing Auto Loans. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Approval. 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Homes for Rent

Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Give life .... register to be an organ donor today!

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

CWR 4brm Log House on land with a pool. Capped Utilities included for 1800/m. DDs and Refs. NS, Avail Apr 15. 250851-3858 or 674-1313.

Father Donal O’Reilly

Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974

Suites, Lower Birch Island: 2bdrm suite. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry.

Wood Heat. Available May 1.

Ph. 250-674-1768

Cars - Sports & Imports

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

for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

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THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm

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

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

Tools Car Rotisserie, only used once $600obo 250-672-9258 For Sale: 225amp 2cyl Lincoln Welder, 5000 watt Genset & Honda high pressure fire pump. $375 each. 250-6722045

PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime.

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OBITUARIES In Loving Memory

George Moore Fennell

September 8, 1939 – April 2, 2014 It is with great sadactivities, and once set ness that we announce a record in high jump the passing of George that lasted several years.

Moore Fennell. George The small school was was born in Kamloops, an ideal place for him B.C., on September 8, to develop the many 1939, the eldest son of friendships that have Marston and Ellen Fenlasted to this day. nell of Chu Chua, B.C. After graduation He was also the eldest George entered the grandson of George workplace as a field and Margaret Fennell, hand on the Genier ranching pioneers in is also survived by his ranch, just outside the North Thompson sister Frances (Arthur); of Barriere. Soon valley. brother Jim (Marga- after that, with the George passed away ret); and brother Rob- help of his uncle Sanat Laurel Place in Sur- ert (Joanne). George dy, he went to work rey, B.C., on April 2, was predeceased by his for Dawson and Wade 2014 with his wife Car- sister Peggy and his son construction on a rock ol by his side. He leaves Tim. crusher across the river to mourn in passing his George grew up in from Little Fort. From wife Carol; Kathy (the Chu Chua and went crushing, he followed mother of his sons); to high school in Bar- the company to a series sons Darryl (Chan- riere, B.C. He recorded of road building jobs tal), daughter-in-law one of the highest IQ on the Big Bend highLisa and son Geordie; test scores in the re- way. It was there that his grandchildren Joey, gion and graduated George began his profiJennifer and Jessi- from high school when ciency at driving trucks ca and numerous nieces he was 15. He enjoyed of all sizes and became and nephews. George participating in athletic a part of the teamsters

union. He worked at various jobs in logging and construction until he went to work on the Mica Dam project. With a small airport nearby, he was able to utilize his spare time by getting his private pilot’s license. During the winter shut-down, he sometimes worked as a bartender and bouncer in a Kamloops pub.

With work at Mica winding down, George moved to the Vancouver area in 1971 and continued a solid association with the Teamsters’ organization.

He was a strong trade unionist and promoted workers’ rights at every opportunity. In the late 70s and early 80s, he travelled the province as part of a group of activists advocating on behalf of fair treatment

In Loving Memory

her children Wade McIvor (Debra), Linda Heska (Barry), Curt McIvor (Amy), Colleen Jurrius, Kim Jans and Michael McIvor, as well as several children she thought of us as her own (Dan, Fred, Tim and Sherri).

She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Angela, Michelle, Tammy, Bret, Sarah, Andrew, Amanda, Ashley, Adam, Logan,

April 28, 1961 – March 31, 2014 Laisea, Rebbeca and Michael Jr., as well as many nieces and nephews, and six great grandchildren.

Evelyn was loved and needed by many friends in Barriere, and she will be greatly missed.

If you would like to celebrate Evelyn’s life, please join us at the Barriere Lions Hall at 12 noon on Thursday, April 17.

In Loving Memory

Harry Edward West

June 27, 1930 – April 4, 2014 Harry Edward West was born in Heward, Saskatchewan, on June 27, 1930, to Edith and Bert West of Abbotsford, British Columbia.

He lived in Agate Bay, British Columbia, and he passed away at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops, British Columbia on April 4, 2014.

Harry was survived by his wife, Sylvia West of Agate Bay, B.C., his son, Dean West and daughter-in-law Michelle West, grandson Terence Checkley, granddaughter Melissa West of Prince George, B.C., sister, Doris Goldsmith of Abbotsford,

British Columbia.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edith and Bert, brothers, Clarence West of

their golfing holidays in Hemet, California.

One of the things that he enjoyed most about visiting “back home” in Kamloops, were the great golf courses and the people that he was able to share them with.

George will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday April 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Cloverdale Legion Hall, at 17567-57th Ave., Cloverdale, B.C. Any friends or family wishing to make some brief remarks in tribute to George should contact the family ahead of time for scheduling purposes.

Humorous anecdotes are welcome as long as they are within the bounds of good taste.

Douglas Craig Walter

March 26, 1934 – April 8, 2014

Arthur, and siblings Russell Hay, Walter Hay, Cecil Hay and Eva Starcheski.

She is survived by

slo-pitch, golfing, curling, billiards, and coaching sports such as hockey. He has several trophies that attest to his prowess. George often played a leadership role in the sports leagues he was involved in. He was a loyal team player and was front and center in anything that was happening. He was often called upon to be “the organizer” for many events.

In later years, George took the most enjoyment from his grandchildren; #1 Grandson Joey, Princess Jennifer and future Olympian Jessica. He took every opportunity to go places and spend time with them. His other major interests were curling and golf.

George and Carol were avid golfers and enjoyed

In Loving Memory

Evelyn McIvor

Evelyn McIvor was born on March 26, 1934 in Tofield, AB. She passed away on April 8, 2014, at the age of 80.

Married to Arthur McIvor, she raised six children in Port Moody, B.C., and later moved to Barriere, B.C., with her husband to spend their retirement years.

She was predeceased by her husband

for women and all truck drivers, both within the union and throughout the industry.

After various jobs in the transportation sector, George became involved in the movie industry which he enjoyed greatly. He got to work around people like Rodney Dangerfield, Cybil Shepherd and Gene Hackman, who became a personal friend. One of his fondest memories was joking around with John Byner, who is a real clown both on and off camera. George worked in that industry for many years beyond retirement age, saying “why should I sit at home when I can work with so many nice people all day long.”

George loved to play sports - any sports....

Armstrong, B.C., and Alvin (Al) West of Vancouver, B.C. Harry was an avid Steelhead Fisherman; he will be fondly remembered by his fishing buddies on the Vedder River.

At the request of Harry there will be no service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.norththompsonfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House and the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Douglas Craig Walter was born April 28, 1961, in Edmonton, Alberta. He passed away on March 31, 2014, at the age of 52.

Doug fought a lengthy battle with lung cancer, which ended at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Doug is survived by his mother Elsie Walter (nee) Holloway, sisters Lynne, Wendy, Sharon. Nieces and nephews, Shelly, Jason, Rob, Chris, Amanda, Kalaya and Ben. Grandchildren Felecia, Owen, Grace, Elizabeth, Abigail, Emma, Aaron, Elijah, Phoenix, Mikkel, Natalie, Sara and Sebas-

tian. Also, cherished children: Jennifer, Catherine, Amanda, Daniel, Amanda, Ray and Mikey.

Doug was predeceased by his father Douglas William (Bill) Walter of McLure, B.C. Doug graduated from Barriere Secondary High School in Barriere, B.C. He was, in later years, a millworker at the Tolko Mill in Barriere and

also worked as a private delivery service driver. He enjoyed muscle cars and was a collector of a wide variety of items. Doug loved drag racing, he valued family and friends and his four legged friends.

Celebration of Life will be held on May 3, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Barriere Legion Branch 242, 681 Shaver Road, Barriere, B.C. Refreshments to follow service will be upstairs.

Donations in Memory of Douglas Walter can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr. South Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.

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