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NT Fall Fair Ambassadors crowned

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Infected horses serve as West Nile reminder Two positive tests

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Millennium Wall of Canada mural returns to Barriere thanks to Kamloops couple 14 years gone

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The annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s Ambassador Coronation took place to a packed house in the Barriere Lion’s Hall on Aug. 22. The candidates and current reigning royalty presented a short dance program, followed by impromptu questions to the candidates, and an evening gown presentation; all while the three official judges tallied up their scores and added them to previous scoring taken throughout the year. Ambassador Program coordinator Laura Mairs had the honour of announcing the results; Miss Stamer Logging Jillian McInnes (centre), will wear the Ambassador Crown for the 2014/2015 season, with her two Vice-Ambassadors (l-r) Miss Armour Mt. Office Services Annie Butcher, and Miss Catholic Women’s League Lee Dionne. The new royalty will be officially opening the NT Fall Fair this Saturday in the rodeo arena at 12 noon.

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Moonlight movie gets stormed out

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal

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Attendees at the Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night in Barriere had a great time but never did get to see the movie.

Approximately 200 people turned out to enjoy the Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night at the Barriere Ball Park on Aug. 11.

This was the eighth annual event that Interior Savings has sponsored in support of youth initiatives in Barriere. This year Youth Soccer in Barriere was the recipients of all funds raised.

Spectators seemed to be greatly enjoying all the activities provided;

games, raffles and all with great community ambiance and socialization. However, they were not prepared for the unplanned adventure that stole the show.

Clouds began to gather gradually over the area as dusk arrived, but there was no warning about what was to come.

Raffle prizes were handed out, and then spectators got settled onto blankets, lawn chairs or scooters as the featured movie ‘Frozen’ began.

Then with a reverberat-

ing crash, thunder, pouring rain and lightening invaded the peaceful gathering.

On site volunteer Leslie Stirling, says everyone was running for shelter, and others hurriedly left the grounds.

She did note though that no one seemed upset about the sudden change of plans courtesy of Mother Nature, and none were concerned that they had spent money to watch a movie that was “stormed out”.

After all, it was all for a good cause.

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The company developing the Morrison copper-gold mine near Smithers remains confident it can complete the project, despite a decision by the B.C. government to suspend its environmental assessment until an investigation into the Mount Polley mine dam breach is completed.

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ments,” company director Erik Tornquist said in a statement.

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Energy and Mines Minister announced the suspension this week. It’s the second setback the province has handed to Pacific Booker, which won a court decision last December after its permit was refused by the B.C. government.

Bennett said the Morrison tailings pond was one of the issues in the court case, and he and Polak decided it was in the best interests of the public and the mine proponent to wait.

The Lake Babine First Nation intervened in the case, and its land claim as well as concerns about long-term effects on water quality in Morrison Lake were cited in the decision to withhold the mine permit.

Three mine engineering experts have been given until Jan. 31 to report their findings on the cause of the Aug. 4 tailings dam breach at Mount Polley, a similar openpit mine near Williams Lake.

Mount Polley owner Imperial Metals is

nearing completion of its Red Chris project near Iskut in northwest B.C. It has all provincial permits except for its tailings pond and the company has agreed to an independent review of its design and construction before putting it into service.

A group of Tahltan Nation elders blocked a road to the Red Chris project after the Mount Polley incident.

“Red Chris should not be held up,” Bennett said. “There is a roadblock there now and the company is currently working around it, and also having I think some pretty fruitful discussions with the Tahltan Central Council.

“But they’re proceeding. Their mine is almost built, and they are hopeful that they will be able to provide the independent information or verification that the tailings dam at Red Chris is designed and built properly, such that the Tahltan Central Council will be satisfied they have the insurance and the mine will be able to proceed.”

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Mount Polley spill may be left in place

By Tom Fletcher Black Press Further tests of mine tailings spilled down a creek bed from the Mount Polley mine will determine whether the metal-bearing sand will be removed or left where it is, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said this week.

The first lab tests on sediment samples at the mouth of Hazeltine Creek showed that while the material that poured down to the creek mouth in Quesnel Lake isn’t a health hazard to humans, its iron and copper content are above federal and provincial standards for aquatic life.

Bennett said it’s

encouraging that the first sediment results did not show presence of arsenic, mercury or cadmium, toxic elements found in mine rock or used in mine processing.

A comparison sample of compact sediment from the mouth of nearby Raft Creek, not affected by the Aug. 4 tailings pond breach, also tested above sediment quality guidelines for iron. The environment ministry says mineral deposits that attract mine development often have naturally occurring metal concentrations much higher than other areas.

“What we need to do is test those sediments to determine whether it’s better

environmentally to leave them there or to try to collect them and get them out of the creek bed and get them out of the creek mouth in Quesnel Lake,” Bennett said. “Before you start dredging lake bottoms and trying to clean up the bottom of a creek bed to get the sand out, you’ve got to determine what the risk is first, and that’s the phase that we’re in right now.”

There are two priority jobs underway on the spill site. One is pumping down the level of Polley Lake, the smaller lake next to the mine site that received a surge of water and tailings that plugged the outlet with an elevated water level. The

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OPINION Editorial;

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Thursday, August 28, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal Unit 10 - 4353 Connor Road, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Tom Fletcher

Ruts in road to farmland changes The month-long Agricultural Land Commission consultation closed Aug. 22, and the B.C. government is compiling the feedback received from a provincewide tour and invitation to comment.

I can’t tell you much about the official input. The consultation sessions were by invitation only, with no media allowed, and the submissions via website are also not public.

I reached Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick as he was traveling around B.C. with his camper van, conducting his own meetings with farmers. He’s not saying much either, except that a summary of the findings should be made public in September as the government considers new regulations.

The aim of this exercise is to consider relaxing rules around secondary farmland uses in the Interior, Kootenay and North regions, as well as food processing and retail sales of food and beverages on farmland. Also under consideration is allowing breweries and distilleries, as wine and cider production are now allowed, and relaxing rules to permit more off-farm products to be sold from farms.

Letnick defended the 30-day summer consultation as adequate. It’s based on 11 questions developed with staff, farm groups and local government. He’s also not counting how many emails were stacked up by proponents or critics.

“I’m not conducting a plebiscite,” Letnick said. “What I’m trying to do is come up with the best balance of recommendations to make to government that can hold their own based on the idea and the potential positive and negative consequences.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham was more forthcoming. She was invited to the formal sessions, and also won’t talk about them directly. But she’s not backing away from her criticisms.

The government is proposing to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for several kinds of decisions, including subdivision for family use or into properties of 160 acres or more.

“I think the general idea was that people trust the ALC to make that decision, and it should still go through the commission,” Popham said. “Actually the commission has been making those decisions anyway, and I think they’ve been quite fair when somebody applies.”

She said farmers also aren’t sold on the notion of easing the rules for secondary businesses. “You will already find situations where there’s, let’s say a welding shop or something like that attached to somebody’s residence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “That sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place. This leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.”

She noted that non-farm activities have a way of growing until they become the main business.

A reader who attended the Kelowna session said even winery operators aren’t thrilled about the proposal to enlarge retail space and allow sales of wine or beer not made on site. He said “not one” participant there liked the idea of increasing industrial activity such as food processing or retailing. And he agreed with Popham that the ALC is doing a good job with subdivision applications.

Popham also clarified the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm. It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial.

Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through.

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

Honest citizens make for a nice community To the editor; I just thought this act of kindness deserved a thank you, and a note in our newspaper.

My husband and visiting stepson went for a walk to the Barriere River by the Riverbend subdivision.

My stepson took our dog (strangely, named River) into the water and cooled off a bit.

He had taken his wallet out of his pocket and laid it down nearby.

Well, after they got back he realized he had left his wallet at the river, so they quickly drove back, but the wallet was gone.

They spoke to one of the neighbours close by, and he had seen the people who had also gone there, they lived on the same street.

So they went there, and the folks had found the wallet and were just about to turn it in to the police, and so they kindly returned it.

Thanks from the people in the Dodge’s house.

That’s another reason we are happy to live in Barriere.

Anne Cameron Barriere. B.C.

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Teacher’s strike Who are you supporting?

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Nature’s fireworks

During the evening of Aug. 19, the Kamloops Fire District received over 1200 lightening strikes as reported by Environment Canada. The lightening strike show in the Lower North Thompson was quite dramatic, with strikes consistently lighting up the skies for much of the evening before the storm finally moved on.

Barriere RCMP request help from the public RCMP Barriere RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a collision which occurred at the Barriere Petro Canada on Aug. 12, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m. The vehicle is possibly an older SUV type vehicle with damage to the left side back bumper.

Police are also requesting assistance from the public in locating persons who committed a number of thefts which occurred between Aug. 8, 2014 and Aug. 13, 2014. On, or between these dates in the area of Barriere Lakes Road there were thefts of flowers, planter boxes, hoses and solar lights. These thefts occurred in the area of the fall fair grounds.

Any information regarding the above two requests can be forwarded to Cst. J. Wilkins of the Barriere RCMP at 250-6729918 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-2228477.

To the editor; Today we have taxpayers that do not support the school teachers and taxpayers that do support the school teachers.

These taxpayers that do support the school teachers are two faced.

Why? If the government decided to hold a province wide referendum asking the taxpayers to make a decision of whether to give, or not to give, the requested demands of the B.C. Teachers Federation of a five year contract with a eight per cent pay raise and a $5000 signing bonus.

The question could read something like this; Are you in favour or not in favour of giving the teachers their request of a five year contract with a pay raise of eight per cent and a $5000 signing bonus?

If in favour, the increase will be covered with a immediate increase in income tax deductions to all taxpayer pay cheques.

The vote result would be a solid NO! There are even some school teachers that would also vote ‘no’ on the question.

Why, just ask a waiter or waitress in the food service industry?

Their question is what is the difference between a teacher and a canoe?

Canoe’s tip. Pure teacher greed!

Joe Sawchuk, Duncan, B.C. STAR/JOURNAL print subscribers will find complete eEditions of each issue, as well as all weekly supplements on our website.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal

Infected horses serve as West Nile reminder

Cache Creek tests first sign of West Nile virus for this year

By Jeff Nagel Black Press

horses haven’t yet been confirmed as West Nile cases by the province.

They were reported Monday by the Society of B.C. Veterinarians, which cautioned owners of horses against scrimping on their vaccinations.

There have been three bitten-in-B.C. West Nile infections among people over the years, in addition to the more than 40 other cases contracted out of province.

All the local infections happened in 2009 in the Southern Interior,

Positive tests for West Nile virus in two horses near Cache Creek serve as a fresh reminder that humans could also be infected by the mosquito-borne disease, health officials say.

“It’s not too surprising,” said deputy provincial health officer Bonnie Henry. “But it would be the first indication we have this year of any West Nile virus activity.”

She noted the two

Henry said, with most of the positive tests of mosquitoes and birds occurring in the South Okanagan.

Henry said horses act as “end hosts” like humans – they don’t act as a virus reservoir like corvid birds and increase the risk of transmission to people.

“This is another indicator that West Nile virus can be out there,” she said. “This would be the highest risk time of year.”

Most people bitten by an infected mosquito have no symptoms

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but in about 20 per cent of cases, those infected develop a fever, headaches and rash. About one in 150 will experience severe complications such as meningitis and about one in 1,000 will die.

The best way to avoid West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites: wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants, especially in the early morning and evening; use repellants with DEET and lemon eucalyptus oil; and eliminate standing water in your yard.

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Most people bitten by an infected mosquito have no symptoms but in about 20 per cent of cases, those infected develop a fever, headaches and rash

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KAMLOOPS - Effective at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, campfires were once again permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.

The campfire prohibition was rescinded due to recent precipitation at the time, which resulted in a decreased wildfire risk in the region.

Anyone lighting a campfire must use caution and follow provincial regulations: * The campfire must not be bigger than a half-metre wide or a half-metre high. * Flammable material (such a twigs and pine needles) must be removed from around the campfire area and this fuel-free area must be maintained while the campfire is burning. * A shovel or at least eight litres of water must be available onsite to properly extinguish the fire. * A campfire must never be left unattended. * The ashes must be cool to the touch before you leave the area for any length of time.

Category 2 and 3 open fires, however, remain prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition includes any open fire larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide, fires requiring a burn regis-

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tration number, industrial burning, fireworks, sky lanterns and burning barrels of any size and description.

Anyone found in violation of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for up to $345. If the fire leads to a wildfire, the person(s) responsible may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs.

These open burning prohibitions cover all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but do not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments.

Please check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: www.bcwildfire.ca You can also follow the latest wildfire news: * On Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo * On Facebook at: http://facebook.com/ BCForestFireInfo

On Saturday, Aug. 9, at 12:09 a.m, Clearwater RCMP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had crashed his vehicle in the ditch south of Avola on Highway 5.

Police attended the scene and immediately noticed a small fire near the fog line of

the highway.

Police quickly extinguished the flames, revealing a pile of books, clothing and, of course, potatoes.

The driver had left the scene and hitchhiked to Blue River, where he advised police of the incident.

Police could not locate the male after the incident.

Later that same morning,

Barriere RCMP investigated a theft from a local resident’s shed and discovered that the male driver from the Avola incident was now roaming south of Barriere.

Barriere RCMP eventually apprehended this individual under the Mental Health Act, and the male was then transported to Kamloops.

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2014 NTFFRA Ambassador Coronation

(Above) Part of the evenings program on Aug. 22, at the Lions Hall included a dance by the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s reigning royalty and the 2014 candidates. Back Row: Friendship Ambassador Vanessa Balatti, Ambassador Jenna Zietsov, and Vice-Ambassador Kendall MacKay. Front row: Candidates Lee Dionne, Jillian McInnes, and Annie Butcher.

(Right) The 2013/2014 NTFFRA Royalty; (l-r) Friendship Ambassador Vanessa Balatti, ViceAmbassador Kendall MacKay, and Ambassador Jenna Zietsov, attending their last official function as reigning royalty.

(Below) Miss Kamloops and her princesses attended the Coronation along with royalty from a number of other communities. They all greeted the audience and invited everyone to come and visit their communities.

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The 2013/2014 NTFFRA Ambassador Jenna Zietsov places her crown on the newly acclaimed Ambassador for 2014/2015 Jillian McInnes. McInnes was sponsored by Stamer Logging as a candidate in the program.

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Working together for all British Columbians

By Stephanie Smith BCGEU President This spring, I had the honour of being elected to lead BC’s most diverse union.

The over 67,000 women and men of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) work in all areas of the province, in a wide variety of roles, making a real difference in their communities.

From childcare to child protection; preventative health care to palliative care; social work to corrections; and so much more what our members share is a dedication to working together for the benefit of all British Columbians.

As the union that represents these remarkable workers, we owe it to them to not only protect the vital public services they provide, but to continuously work for positive social change. BCGEU members want to belong to a movement that can make progressive new policies that BC needs, such as $10 a day childcare, a reality.

That’s why this Labour Day - my first as BCGEU president – as we celebrate the hard-fought gains the union movement has made for BC and Canada, I’d like to also look forward and talk

about what we still have left to do.

Our province and country are faced with growing income inequality - including a gender wage gap of 26 per cent that is frankly, embarrassing. Our young people have the distinction of being the first generation that will be worse off economically than the one that came before.

But the labour movement is in a unique position to change all of that. Hundreds of British Columbians lift themselves out of poverty each year by joining the BCGEU or other unions to achieve collective bargaining rights at their workplace.

The wage increases they gain by working together go right back into their local economies invigorating communities across the province.

Submitted photo The increased tax revenues Stephanie Smith was elected president of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) by delegates provide funding for the pub- at the union’s tri-annual convention in May 2014. Stemming from the Community Social Services sector, Stephanie lic services that we all rely had a long history of leadership and activism within the BCGEU before serving three years as the union’s Treasurer on.

(2011-14). She is the first woman elected president of the BCGEU. Just think of the exciting things we could do if we all cess to a job where they were paid bians: strong, united and dynamic licly available to everyone - not worked together to ensure that ev- a living wage and treated with re- communities full of people who just those who can afford them eryone, in all regions of the prov- spect. care for one another.

- we’ll have a whole new set of inces - regardless of race, gender This is what the labour move When we all band together to victories to celebrate each year at or socioeconomic status - had ac- ment has to offer British Colum- demand that vital services be pub- the end of August.

LABOUR DAY The Origins of Labour Day

Though millions of Canadians now see the first Monday in September as one last opportunity to enjoy some summer recreation with friends and family members, Labour Day is symbolic of much more than long weekends and backyard barbecues.

Labour Day was inspired in large part by Canada’s growing industrialization in the second half of the 19th century, when competition for work in the nation’s rapidly growing cities was fierce and workers who complained of long work weeks or poor working conditions could easily be replaced. Such was the case in Toronto in 1872, when printers threatened to strike after years of lobbying for shorter work weeks. Those protests went ignored, and on March 25, 1872, the city’s printers went on strike.

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Within weeks, other workers in the city began to support the printers, whose strike had interrupted Toronto’s thriving publishing industry. Within three weeks of the printers going on strike, 2,000 workers marched through the streets of Toronto. The number of marchers gradually grew, and eventually 10 percent of the city’s population, or 10,000 people, had joined in the march that culminated at Queen’s Park.

But the striking worker’s efforts did not go unchallenged, as Toronto Globe founder George Brown replaced his printers with workers from nearby towns and even took legal action to put an end to the strike and have its organizers arrested for criminal conspiracy.

But Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, who worked on the opposite side of the political aisle as Brown, spoke out against the publisher’s efforts during a public demonstration at City Hall. Macdonald Old Fire Hall No. 1 eventually passed the Trade Union Act, 300 - 125 4th Avenue decriminalizing trade unions, and set the leaders of the strike free.

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Though many printers who walked out never regained their jobs, and those who did still did not earn shorter work weeks, their efforts did mark an important step forward with regard to worker’s rights in Canada. The movement that had started in Toronto soon spread to other Canadian cities, where workers also demanded shorter work weeks.

Other cities also adopted parades in honour of the march that first caught the attention of Macdonald in 1872, and in 1894 then-Prime Minister Sir John Thompson officially declared Labour Day a national holiday.

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Nomination papers now available at District office

The election nomination packages are now available. The paper copies can be picked up at Barriere District offices located at The Ridge , 4936 Barriere Town Road. In Barriere you only need to have two residents eligible to vote in the District of Barriere to sign as your nominators.

My advice is to have at least three or more people sign so that if there is a problem with some of the signatures you will still qualify.

More than a few residents have come forward expressing concerns around the new four year term of office. I have asked a number of currently elected officials around their experiences over the years. Most say that after three years you are just starting to feel fully engaged and like you may make some sort of difference in your community. In fact most that serve in small communities go on to serve for multiple terms so the position really can’t be that bad.

What do potential council members need to know to be effective? Think about this for a moment. You most likely elected a person to council because you trust their honesty, good judgment and ability to represent your wishes for your community. The position has many varied responsibilities but it would be unreasonable to expect that an elected official would know such things as the ins and outs of such things as managing large construction projects. That falls to the expertise of staff. Council relies on the advice of the staff.

Now imagine if the unthinkable happens and a major project starts to go sideways. The residents in most cases will blame the council. I get that and so should anyone running for office.

What is key to being an effective elected official is setting aside the blame game and finding the solution to the problem, whatever that solution may entail. Like in business the solution may not be pleasant. Should the situation happen that hard decisions are required council needs to make those decisions based on the sustainability and good of the community.

Since 1950 the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo has had either a Queen Pageant or an Ambassador program. The Ambassador committee was kind enough to invite me to attend the 2014 North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Ambassador Coronation and say a few words so

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

Bill Humphreys on Friday, August 22, I was at the Barriere Lions Hall. I had a chance to speak to the 2013/2014 Ambassadors prior to the start of the event and they all said the experience was one that they will not forget. I want to thank Ambassador Jenna Zietsov, and Vice-Ambassadors Cherie Witts and Kendall MacKay for all the work they have done promoting the Ambassador program and the North Thompson Valley over the past year.

This year Ambassador Jillian McInnes and Vice Ambassadors Lee Dionne and Annie Butcher will be taking on the duties of their positions and traveling the province and area supporting various events. I wish them well in their endeavors and I am fairly certain that they will find the experience interesting.

Saturday August 23rd was the date for the Legion Golf tournament. My wife Rosie and I were very pleased to be paired with Chinook Cove golf club members Ken and Betty Foote for the tournament. I don’t golf worth a darn but both Ken and Betty were very encouraging. With their able assistance on the course and Rosie’s sage advice around the etiquette and protocol of the game I managed to not create total havoc.

Right after the round Betty presented Rosie and I with a jar of her sure to be prize winning honey. We were guaranteed winners already.

The Barriere Legion put on a great dinner after the golf, and everyone in the tournament went home with a prize of some sort.

I want to say thanks to the tournament sponsors, the participants and particularly to Legion President Al Fortin and his team for arranging a most pleasant afternoon.

Events like this bring our community together and help support a number of worthy causes.

The 65th North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo is this weekend. Come on out and be a part of the fun.

Fall Fair Family Parade wants you North Thompson Star/Journal It’s time to get ready for the North Thompson Fall Fair Family Parade, happening on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014.

This is a much shorter route than the big parade held on Saturday, and is a perfect opportunity for families, children and seniors to participate.

The Family Parade is open to everyone but is lead by the children who love to bring their pets, moms, dads, grandparents and neighbours.

Assembly will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Barriere

Secondary School, followed by the judging and ribbons awarded at 10:15.

The Family Parade will leave shortly after that, no later than 10:30 a.m., and anyone with a ‘Special Ribbon’ will be winning prize money presented at the Interior Savings Outdoor Stage at the Fall Fair after the procession.

There is a special prize this year for best decorated scooter and best decorated bicycle - so get creative!

For a list of more categories please see the Fall Fair Catalogue or go to www. fallfair-rodeo.com and

click on the catalogue section.

The Family Parade will leave the Barriere High School, proceed up Barriere Lakes Road to the Fall Fair grounds, and end at the Interior Savings Outdoor Stage. * Please note: All

participating children must be picked up at the Stage at the end of the Parade.

The Family Parade and prize money is sponsored by The Thompson Valley Players. For more Information please call Beverly @250-819-5684 In Loving Memory of

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Excavation on Barriere Town Road halted until after fall fair weekend

Area residents were shocked last week to see excavation for the new sewer lines begin along Barriere Town Road in the downtown section. The concern was due to the fact the North Thompson Fall Fair parade will be using the route this coming Saturday on its way to the fairgrounds.

Mayor Bill Humphreys told the Star/Journal, “I just want to let you know that council was not consulted on this. If we had been, it would not be happening.”

District of Barriere CAO, Colleen Hannigan sent out a memo on Monday noting, “In case you were all wondering what LNB is doing on Barriere Town Road this week, they had the machine scheduled to chew up the rest of the pavement where they will be laying pipe. I have been assured that these millings will be put back in place on Barriere Town Road and packed, BARRIERE SECONDARY and there won’t be Parents Advisory Committee any construction in the intersection at the Annual General Meeting four way stop until after Labour Day.” Monday, September 15, 2014 Humphreys noted 5:30 pm in the school library (Date may change due to job action) having LNB change the schedule and reEveryone Welcome! pair the roadway will now cost the District PARENTS NEEDED an additional fee.

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The banning of smoking in public places is starting to see positive changes in many areas of healthcare. One benefit is a 10 per cent drop in the rates of pre-term births and childhood asthma where smoking bans have been initiated. Unfortunately, only 16 per cent of the people of the world are covered by these non-smoking laws and 40 per cent of the world’s children are still exposed to second-hand smoke.

A peptic ulcer is a breakdown in the protective lining of the stomach or part of the small intestine. In the ‘old days’ prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of dietary changes, lots of antacids and possibly even an operation. Today we know that most peptic ulcers are caused by the bacterium, H. Pylori. It infects 1 in 4 people but most don’t get an ulcer. Those that do can be treated with antibiotics and a powerful acid-reducer. No more bland diets or surgery today!

Pharmacists are asked about the benefits of eating garlic or supplements to help certain ailments. It has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in India, China and Egypt. The current scientific evidence says it may possibly be effective for reducing high blood pressure, keeping arteries healthy, reducing the risk of colon, rectal and stomach cancer (if eaten raw). It is unlikely to help those with diabetes, peptic ulcers, high cholesterol or preventing breast cancer.

Some people say that garlic helps prevent the common cold. If it works for you, that’s great.

There is not a lot of high quality evidence that this is so but the side effects are minimal if you take it. Our pharmacists can add a balanced perspective to many of the popular herbal treatments. There’s a lot of hype out there. We can add some common sense to it all. Consult your doctor, too.

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Millennium Wall of Canada mural returns to Barriere thanks to Kamloops couple

By Susan Bondar Glenn Hilke and his wife Heidi Coleman lived in Montreal when ‘The Great Millennium Wall of Canada’ project was conceptualized, developed and delivered.

Glen was the founder and Executive Director of Montreal’s Open City Productions.

Open City began in 1992 as a local not for profit arts organization.

They had a creative art component at the centre of all their projects.

Eventually they expanded their base of operations to include a Canadian mural making project which became The Great Millennium Wall of Canada.

The concept was developed in 1998. A proposal was written to the Federal Government and was approved in late 1999. The idea was to acquire 2,000 murals that would be displayed on Parliament Hill to celebrate the millennium

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on Canada Day. The mural making project was to touch all across Canada.

Open City Productions, partnered with public schools, community organizations, governments, foundations, arts and culture groups to get the word out to have communities participate in the project.

The mural was to include the art of three or more people and be returned within three months. The communities that chose to participate would pay $100 for the kit which included: the prepared canvas, paint brushes and paint, sent to the communities in a cardboard tube. In the end, Open City Productions received 1,850 murals.

The Great Millennium Wall of Canada was a massive exhibit. The murals were 8’ x 5’ and displayed in a triangular shape, two high on the lawns of the Parliament Buildings. There were so

many murals that other buildings in the area had to be used for the display.

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The murals had several common themes such as; history, nature, wildlife, Aids, landscape, etc. In all, the mural making project was a huge success.

Open City Productions was overwhelmed with the quantity and quality of the murals they received. Whenever a cardboard tube arrived at the offices, all the staff would gather around in anticipation of the treasures inside.

The community of Barriere participated in the mural making project. Glenn said that when the mural arrived from Barriere and was opened, everyone was amazed at the quality of the work and the uniqueness of the collage with leather added into the canvas. It was by far one of the favourites.

Once The Great Millennium Wall of Canada project ended, the murals were sent back to the communities that had requested them returned.

Other murals were used as a community art bank for groups that wished to borrow them for various events.

The Barriere mural was hung in the Children’s Hospital in Montreal where Heidi worked and where many people could enjoy the mural.

At one time, several of the murals were being

prepared for shipping for an event when a fire broke out in the offices of Open City Productions. Many murals were smoke damaged. The Barriere mural was saved from that fate as it was still hanging in the Children’s Hospital at the time.

Glenn Hilke and Heidi Coleman eventually moved from Montreal to Kamloops, where Heidi is the Chair of the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, and the couple brought the Barriere mural with them.

At some point, Glenn and Heidi found out that Barriere was close by and offered to return the mural to the community where it originated. In investigating the process of returning the mural the couple decided that the best place for the mural to be displayed would be in the North Thompson Agriplex, where people from all over Canada and the U.S. will have an opportunity to enjoy this beautiful and unique work and the history of the valley that it displays.

On Sunday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. in the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo event in Barriere, the Barriere mural will be officially turned over to the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association to be permanently displayed

About the Mural

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

The Barriere millennium mural was created by area artists 14 years ago. After the millennium celebration in Ottawa on Parliament Hill came to a close, the artists had no idea of the murals whereabouts. One of the murals creators, artist Wayne Broomfield, says he was very happy to find the work would be returning to its community of origin. “Although it has been displayed and been travelled extensively, it is in amazingly good condition and has been well taken care of,” said Broomfield.

Broomfield says a number of local artists contributed to the 2000 millennium mural: • Shirley Kristensen painted the feather and also the petroglyph design taken from a Chu Chua drum skin.

She also painted the eagle feather from an actual feather provided by an aboriginal lady.

• Helmcken Falls was painted by Wayne Broomfield.

• Dustin Doherty started the painting of the train as part of a high school class project, and the piece was finished by Wayne Broomfield. The train has the year the painting was created (2000) on the locomotive and on the carriage.

• Berry Brown painted the church that burned down at Chu Chua.

• The Barriere Store was started by a local high school student and finished by Wayne, who painted the buildings, and Shirley, who painted the horses and wagon.

• The hand loggers depicted using a spring board was started by Tim Francis and finished by Wayne Broomfield.

• The first ferry that crossed the North Thompson River at McLure, was also used as the post office due to no roads in the area at the time, was painted by Val Irving.

• The paddle wheeler on the North Thompson River was painted by Val Irving, with the message, “In loving memory of my mom” as part of the signature.

• Marge Mitchell painted cattle being driven from the Mitchell ranch to a large island in the middle of the North Thompson River.

• The blue ribbon and fall fair display shows pony chariot racer Dave Price on the reins, and was painted by Shirley Kristensen in celebration of the 51st Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo being held that year.

• And Connie Falk put the grommets into the canvas.

in the North Thompson Agriplex. The ceremony will take place in the Agriplex banquet hall at 10 a.m. to welcome home this wonderful piece of

artwork after its 14 year hiatus. It is expected that a number of the artists who created the mural will be in attendance at the ceremony.

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(L-r) Ladies night golfer, Cheryl Nelson, was the lucky winner of an impressive bird house built by Ladies Golf captain Debbie Rainer, during the Aug. 19, Golf For Cancer fundraiser event.

$4,000 raised at golf for cancer

By Leslie Stirling Wow, the weather man was extremely kind to the lady Golfers on Tuesday night, Aug. 19.

Loads of rain fell

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NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX Hockey Lives Here!

THE SPORTSPLEX WILL BE OPENING FOR THE SEASON ON SEPTEMBER 15 COMING EVENTS All Sports Registration Day • Sept. 9 @ the Sportsplex 3:00 – 6:00 pm Learn To Play Hockey Clinic • Sept. 19 – 6:00pm More info in next weeks Times Or call 250 674 2143 Adult Ice Breaker Tournament • Sept. 26 – 28 Register as a team or individual Call – 250 674 2143 Minor Hockey Referee Clinic • Sept. 20 Must be preregistered – call 250 674 2143 for info Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. • Open to Boys and Girls. Ice Times begin Sept. 15 www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com

in the morning, but the late afternoon and early evening were ideal golfing weather.

Fifty-nine ladies turned out for our annual Golf for Cancer, and I am pleased to report that we raised close to $4000.

We also had a lot of fun and some excellent food.

This week’s report is one simply huge thank you.

Thanks to all those lady golfers who took a chance on the weather and came out winners. Thanks

to all the folks that gathered pledges.

Thanks to all the folks who made pledges. Thanks to all the people who donated prizes of all shapes. Thanks to all our regular sponsors. Thanks to the dessert and cookie ladies.

Thanks to Chinook Cove staff for treating us all so well. Thanks to our fearless leader, Debbie Rainer. And finally thanks to the local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Keep up the good work.

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16 teams for Legion Golf Barriere’s Kayla Chrystall wears a hockey jersey as she takes part in Raft Mountain Skating Club’s end-of-season extravaganza last March. The club is looking for more youngsters from the lower North Thompson Valley who want to learn how to figureskate.

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Everyone had a lot of fun at the Legion Golf Tournament, Aug. 23 at Chinook Cove Golf. Pictured: (l-r) Danny Parker, Don Howe, Beverly Murphy and Gary Teele.

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Ladies long putt was won by Heidi Cline, and men’s long putt went to Jack Butcher.

A good time was had by all, and lots of prizes were given out.

The tournament was then followed up with a great dinner at the Legion.

The Legion Golf Tournament held on Aug. 23, at Chinook Cove Golf saw 16 teams of four take to the course in the hopes of a hole-in-one and the prize of $5000 generously sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts. Unfortunately, no one hit a hole-in-one, but a large number of other prizes and awards were handed out.

Low score went to the team of Bob Milburn with Robert Strachan, Ray Amos, and Keith Peterson.

High score was Ivy Johnson’s team with Eunice Rezunyk, Donna Fraser, and Wendy Johnson.

Men’s long drive was won

by Pat Thompson, and the ladies long drive went to Betty Baillie.

KP mens was John Willox, and KP ladies was Ma- Golf cart traffic jam during the tournament. rie Hakes.

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Free NCCP Coaching Courses North Thompson Star/Journal Kamloops, BC – PacificSport Interior BC is pleased to announce that with the assistance of ViaSport BC funding, and sponsorship from Regional City Offices for facility rentals, select NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) multi-sport coaching certification modules will be offered throughout the region for FREE to coaches in celebration of BC Coaches Week in September!

BC Coaches Week runs September 21-28; however, select courses will be offered the last two weeks of September to celebrate coaches and their contributions to our communities.

Coaching courses can range in cost from $40-$150+ so it is very fortunate when there is an opportunity to have these continuing education costs covered for community and volunteer coaches.

The following courses will be offered for FREE in September: • Sept. 20 – Merritt – Planning a Practice • Sept. 21 – Merritt – Making Ethical Decisions • Sept. 21 – Merritt – Nutrition • Sept. 26 – Kamloops – Fundamental Movement Skills Community Coach • Sept. 27 – Kamloops – Planning a Practice • Sept. 28 – Kamloops – Making Ethical Decisions

• Sept. 28 – Kamloops – Nutrition • Sept. 25 – Golden – Making Ethical Decisions • Sept. 26 – Golden – Nutrition • Sept. 26 – Golden – Basic Mental Skills • Sept. 27 – Golden – Planning a Practice • Sept. 28 – Golden – Teaching & Learning • Sept. 28 – Golden – Design a Basic Sport Program • Sept. 29 – Salmon Arm – Managing Conflict For a complete listing of all NCCP courses being offered in the Interior BC Region this fall, or to register for any of the above courses, go to: http://pacificsportinteriorbc.com/index. php?p=9_2

Clearwater skate club seeks Barriere skaters Submitted Has your child ever wanted to learn to skate but you thought the opportunity wasn’t available in your community? Well think again!

The Raft Mountain Skating Club in Clearwater is trying to make skating more accessible to you and your family in Barriere.

Beginning in September, skating starts again and we want your child to be a part of it.

The Raft Mountain Skating Club offers SkateCanada programs for every age and ability level from beginner right through to advanced and competitive.

Two exceptional coaches are certified to get your skater moving and having fun.

Too far to drive? Well, we have that covered. We will help interested parents set up a car pooling program that could see you driving as little as 40 minutes one way during an entire session.

Other children from Barriere are already signed up and committed. Is your child ready to learn a new skill, increase their physical activity, and have a great time?

The Raft Mountain Skating Club will be in Barriere at AG Foods on Sept. 2 from 3 – 6 p.m. to answer any questions, set up scheduling, and get your child on the right path to fitness and fun.

Or, give our registrar, Lennie, a call at 250-674-2328 or email at membership@raftmountain.com. Let’s get skating!

LEARN TO SKATE WITH OUR ENERGETIC, FUN, PROFESSIONAL COACHES

Join local coaches Teresa Heisterman for Junior & Senior Star Skate and Chelsea Hindle for Preschool & Canskate

RAFT MOUNTAIN SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION September 2 - Barriere at AG Foods from 3pm - 6pm September 9 - NT Sportsplex from 3pm - 6pm

Or register/info www.raftmountain.com Funding is available upon request for those eligible.

Lessons begin the week of September 15

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Camera upgrade time?

Making Pictures

If you have a non-commercial event happening in the North Thompson Valley

with

we’d like our online readers to know about it!

John E n ma n In the era of film cameras serious photographers would come to a point when they would consider upgrading from a 35mm interchangeable lens SLR camera to a medium format 120mm camera, or make the climb to a 4x5 view camera.

With those cameras it was all about the size of the film and bigger really was better. I recall feeling bad for those people that had a friend photograph their wedding with a 35mm camera. Only those photographers wielding medium format 120mm film cameras would be assured of quality final prints. If one wanted a colourful, sharp, grain free enlargement then 120mm or larger was a must.

What do I now say to a photographer like the one that I talked to recently who is considering a more serious approach to photography?

I always begin with the question, “what are your interests and what subjects do you like to photograph?”

My short answer for that digicam user was, if you want to shoot sports, fast action, or wildlife, and want enlargements bigger than 8x10, then, yes, get a DSLR. Wildlife and sports photographers prefer a selection of super telephoto lenses that can be changed at will, and printing quality 11x14, or bigger, enlargements are best produced with sensors that are considerably larger than what digicams provide.

I like digicams. They are perfect for intimate, candid shots of family

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and friends. The compact size lets one put them in a pocket and go, and if used within their limits they can produce excellent images. However, if photographers feel they have reached their camera’s limits then it is time to move on.

I must add at this point, that with the entry of mid and fullsize sensor mirrorless cameras there are new and exciting choices. I would like to discuss those at another time, and expect plenty of advice from readers on the best choices.

To simplify my discussion I’ll put DSLR cameras into two categories, amateur and professional. However, the difference between amateur and pro cameras isn’t as easy as it was with film.

The most obvious difference, in my opinion, is durability. Pro cameras feel sturdy, are heavy, and are sealed Sept.

2, against the elements.

When dropped, they bounce and usually don’t break, and even with hard use, the shutters will last a long time.

When the first DSLRs came onto the scene there was definitely a difference in the quality of the images between entry level and professional level cameras, but that is not as distinct now. The technology for sensors and in-camera processing has rocketed.

The latest entry-level model may well have the same sensor as the previous summer’s expensive pro model as the technology is transferred over.

The obvious difference may only be the

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Photographer John Enman. weight and controls.

I know many are willing to argue about cropped frame vs. full frame, but I wonder if that’s more a personal preference than an upgrade.

New models are introduced every year and many previously great camera models will be discontinued and reduced in price, creating great opportunities to purchase at reduced Monday, 10:15 prices.

As always, there will be a gaggle of megapixel chasers that change their camera with every new model upgrade, making used cameras available.

For those who are interested in purchasing used equipment, how does one know what is a reasonable price? My way is to check out the sale prices at the big photography retailers for their new and used equipment and stay under those.

Know your prices before buying that camera and remember the money that you save can be put towards equipment like lenses and tripods.

Whatever the cam-

era availability, my advice to those asking the “upgrading” question is to consider what kind of photography they want to do. Talk to other photographers about the cameras that are interesting, go online and check out the many photography forums to find out what others with your same interest are using, and absolutely attend some classes. a.m.

Using a new camera is always fun and I believe learning how to control the technology a new camera offers is like a shot in the arm that gets the excitement going and helps ultimately to make better photographers.

These are my thoughts for this week.

Contact me at www. e n m a n s c a m e ra . c o m or e m c a m @ telus.net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-3713069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

PAST THE TICKET BOOTHS INTO THE FAIR.

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Apple Cinnamon Streusel Cake

Cake Ingredients: ½ cup canola oil 1½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp vanilla 2½ cups flour 2 lg apples, finely diced Streusel Ingredients: 1 stick butter, softened & cut into cubes ½ cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup flour ½ cup oats ½ - 1 tsp cinnamon Instructions: Mix together the oil, sugar, egg, sour cream, baking soda, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, &

flour in a mixer until well combined. Add in diced apples & fold in. Spread batter into a prepared 9x13 baking pan. Mix together streusel ingredients by hand until crumbly, & sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 min., or until a tester comes out with only moist crumbs. Cool for 10 min., & serve warm.

Seasalt Caramel Carrot Cake

Cake Ingredients: 1 box Carrot Cake Mix 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Ingredients: 4 Eggs 1/2 cup Milk 1 cup Sour Cream 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil 1 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans (Optional) 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk

Frosting Ingredients: 2 cups Heavy Cream 1/3 cup Instant Cheesecake Pudding 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Topping Ingredients: Stonewall Kitchen Sea Salt Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Directions: Preheat 350 F. Combine cake ingredients except for Condensed Milk & mix until combined. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13” pan. Bake for 40-45 min.

Let cake cool. Do not remove from pan, it cannot stand on its own. Use a skewer to evenly poke the cake about 25–40 times. Pour condensed milk over the cake & let set over night. Once set, whip together frosting ingredients until light & fluffy, spread frosting over the cake. Heat opened Sea Salt Caramel Sauce jar in the microwave for 20–30 sec. Pour Sea Salt Caramel Sauce over the frosting & top it with chopped pecans.

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Registration at 10 am & the run at 11am. 5 km or 10km run, walk, rollerblade, ride a bike – everyone welcome!

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Sept. 15 - Barriere Secondary PAC AGM 5:30pm at the high school. PARENTS NEEDED TO CONTINUE. Date subject to change due to job action.

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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.

Barriere Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House Hwy 5. 10am-2pm (May - Nov.) Riding Club: 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 250-9578440.

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 A-A: Every Tues. 7:30pm at the Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Rd. 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934 Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.

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

Barriere Food Bank: Every 2nd Wed. beginning July 2 672-0029 Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the mth at the Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. 250-672-9330.

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

Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728.

Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm.

Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues., 5:30pm. 250-6729943.

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

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

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

Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am.

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

Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am

@ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930.

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 319-8023.

Little Fort Recreation: 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, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 6721070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall.

672-5660.

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

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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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.

Employment

Services

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Rentals

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Career Opportunities

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

Cottages / Cabins

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WATERFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT, SWANSEA PT. ON MARA LAKE. $650. MO. AVAILABLE SEPT. 15 TO MAY 15. FURNISHED, ELECTRIC HEAT. N/S. CALL 250306-0707

Clearwater: 1 bdrm, incl sat tv, internet & util. $650/mo Avail Sept 1. Ph 250-674-2465

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

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Competitive wages and benefits. Excellent place to raise a family and just two hours southeast of Kelowna.

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Education/Trade Schools MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Help Wanted 74 year old man looking for female cook, housekeeper. No kids. No pets. Must have own transportation. Free accommodations. 250-672-2198

Trades, Technical Announcements

Announcements

In Memoriam

Lost & Found

In loving memorial of our mom Doris V. Emery Oct. 10, 1920 - Aug. 28, 1999 Always in our hearts

Found: Bike found in Wells Gray Park on side of road. Call 250-674-8255. ID to collect.

Craft Fairs FLEA MARKET & Craft Sale Barriere Curling Rink Saturday, Sept. 20, 9am - 1pm 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

Education/Tutoring

Travel

DIPLOMA in Intellectual Disability Studies (online): A holistic program for adults who live with or work with people who have an intellectual disability. Visit us online at: http://sites.stfx.ca/continuing education/INDS 1-877-8675562.

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Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934

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Services

Found on Barriere Lakes Rd. Green inflatable pontoon boat w/oars. Call Bill 250-672-2198

Information

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

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

LABOURERS PCL Energy Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

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Personals

Employment

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

Call 250-587-0026 anytime

Business Opportunities

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Book now avoid & disappointment.

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PHOTOS

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Digital and film photographs.

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Pets & Livestock

Poultry For Sale: 18 month old laying hens. $6/each. Call 250-6729391

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale 1992 camper, 8’x9’ w/bathroom, hot water tank & furnace; clean. Walnut cedar chest on legs. Open to offers.

6 doz. wide mouth quart jars $3.50/doz. 250-672-9559 Barriere 2 water loafing tanks 100 gal each $400 for both. 2 sump pumps $40/ea. Chaise lounge & 2 lazy boy chairs (brown) $600. 250-672-9859 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Moving: 1” pump. 200’ poly pipe 3 horse Briggs, $75.00; 100 amp TriPlex new, $25.00.

Ph. 250-674-2542

Help Wanted Barriere Employment Services

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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.

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

629 Barriere Town Rd. V0E 1E0 • 250-672-0036 • Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: info@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps

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

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

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks Optional RENTAL PURCHASE 1974 Homco-Ambassador (One move factory to site) 12x68

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Homes for Rent Barriere 3bdrm house, 2.5 baths, lrg. fenced yard, double garage, 5 new app., pet friendly. N/S, ref. req. $1200/mth 250-672-9362 Barriere: Executive home on 5 acres to qualified applicants $1200/mth 250-318-2662 Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, top floor of home in Wyndhaven Sub. Avail Oct. 1. Bsmt occupied by owner. $1200/mo + util, $600 DD. Internet & Netflix provided. Shared laundry. No parties, NP, smoking outside only. Ph 778-208-0065 or 250-674-3368 for more info.

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RV Pads MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sewer, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services.

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Trucks & Vans 1995 GMC 1/2 ton extended cab 4x4. Good condition. 8 newer tires w/rims $3800 obo 250-672-9571

Boats 14’ 6” old town canoe, complete w/trailer, paddles & life jackets. $500.00. 250-6720103

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SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY LITTLE FORT LAND AND BUILDING

The Board of Education of School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) invites offers to purchase the Little Fort School Site and Building located at 216 Highway No. 24, Little Fort, B.C. Legal Description: Plan B216, DL 1658, KDYD The subject property consists of 1.20 acres, approximately, and an older vacant school building of approximately 2,090 square feet, is located in Little Fort and is presently zoned P-2 Institutional. The site is serviced with a well and septic system. The Board makes no guarantee as to zoning or the condition of the well, water and/or septic. The property is offered on an “as is” basis.

The Board will consider all reasonable offers for the property but considers the current appraised value of $110,000 as the upset price for sale.

Offers received before 4:00pm, Friday, October 10, 2014, will receive first consideration.

The Board reserves the right to negotiate with one or more prospective purchasers at its sole discretion and is not obligated to accept the highest or any offer.

Please submit your offer to: Mr. Kelvin Stretch, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 – 9th Avenue Kamloops, B.C. V2C 3X7 phone: (250) 374-0679 • fax: (250) 372-1183 • email: facilityinput@sd73.bc.ca

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The annual Mother’s Day Tea is just one of a number of community events hosted by the Barriere and District Senior’s Society at their hall. Pictured is a Mother’s Day Tea held in 2012, with North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador candidates serving the guests.

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STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

Dressing up for Fall Fair Only a few days to go and the staff and residents of the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence in Barriere are on fast forward to decorate and dress up the facility before the 65th annual Fall Fair. Everyone contributes to this annual decorating project with their skills and ability, with the completed work not only showcasing the residence, but it has also earned them a number of awards in previous years when a Best Decorated Business HURCH Contest was held.

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Consider joining the Barriere and District Senior’s Society

By Margaret Houben The Barriere and District Senior’s Society, by that name, has been around since 1989, which means this is their 25th year.

Over the years this organizations membership has fluctuated - as all groups do. A few years ago they had around 150 members, while currently they have just under 100.

Membership is open to all who are 55 years or older. The group is always open to new members, and look forward to the new ideas and suggestions that such new members bring with them.

The Society has a wide variety of regular events at their hall in Barriere. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there is Carpet Bowling (this is year round).

On Monday evenings from October to May, at 7 p.m. there is Whist, and on Wednesdays from September to June, at 1:30 p.m. there is Fun Cards.

The group has a pool table as well, but say that currently there isn’t anyone using this equipment – so perhaps some new members might like to choose a day of the week for playing pool.

The Society also has a number of annual

events. In May, the Mother’s Day Tea. In June and September - Flea Markets.

In November, both a Craft Fair and a Bazaar (separate events). In March and October members can participate in pre-planned road trips that travel to a variety of interesting and fun locations.

Occasionally, as decided by the membership, other events are held or participated in. The Society is always open to new ideas and suggestions from the members. And in the future there is also the possibility of doing joint events with other community groups.

If you are 55 or older, and haven’t yet joined this active group, why not drop in to their the September meeting to meet the members and find out what they are all about?

The group meets on the first Thursday of each month (except July and August), at 3 p.m. at the Senior’s Hall. This meeting is always followed by either a pot-luck or other kind of dinner. The next meeting on Sept. 4, will be followed by a corn roast.

A yearly membership costs $20 per person.

For more information, come to the next meeting, or contact either the president, Monica Ireland at 250-672-2477, or vice-president, Liz Gilbertson at 250-672-9337.

Farmers’ Markets hold Ode to a Farmer Contest North Thompson Star/Journal The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) invites British Columbians to show their appreciation for local farmers in the form of a poem - a haiku, a ballad, an ode or a limerick, the style is up to you.

Novice and experienced writers alike are invited to submit their best agriculture-inspired poems to the second annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest, in honour of Farmers Appreciation Week September 8-15, 2014.

The grand prize winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to the BC farmers’ market of their choice. To celebrate the diversity of BC’s agriculture, contest judges will select a grand prize winner, plus one winning poem

in each region of BC: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver, Coast and Mountains and Vancouver Island.

Winning regional authors will receive a $50 gift certificate to the BC farmers’ market of their choice. The contest is open to all British Columbia residents. Submissions will be accepted online or by mail until Sunday, Sept. 7, at 11:59 p.m.

“BC farmers are our best source for fresh, healthy, local food,” says Jon Bell, BCAFM President, “and the Poetry Contest is a means to express our gratitude for BC farmers and all the ways they contribute to our health, communities and economy.”

Three accomplished BC writers will judge the contest.

Tamara Leigh is a freelance agriculture journalist, President of the BC Farm Writers Association, and FarmHugger blogger based in the Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island. Renée Sarojini Saklikar is author of the thecanadaproject. Her work appears in various literary journals, newspapers and anthologies, including Geist and Contemporary Verse 2: The Canadian Journal of Poetry and Critical Writing (CV2). Ronda Payne is an accomplished agricultural writer and reporter.

She is a regular contributor to Country Life in BC and various other publications.

To find out more go to: www. bcfarmersmarket.org.

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Waiting to start the 28th annual Terry Fox Run at Barriere Secondary School.

Run for Terry Fox on Sept. 14 North Thompson Star/Journal STAR/JOURNAL photo: Bob Hayward

Decorating the grandstand Fall Fair members Gordie West and Bob Brandenburg were spotted early this week attaching silhouettes of cowboys, horses and more to the back of the big grandstand at the fall fair grounds. West says the new silhouettes can be found in many areas of the facility and have been crafted by Gail Yan, Ruth Black and himself.

BC Farm Animal Care Council provides Livestock Welfare Assessment Training SPCA

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Steps are being taken to build stronger relationships and understanding of farm animal care practices on farms between agricultural producers and the B.C. Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA).

The B.C. Farm Animal Care Council (BCFACC) organized its first ever week-long livestock and poultry welfare assessment training course, and 13 SPCA special provincial constables from across the province attended.

Based on a similar program in Ontario developed by the University of Guelph’s Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW), the course was a historical first for B.C. and provided an opportunity to bolster the constables’ farm animal training and experience. The program is based on the national codes of practice for the care and handling of dairy cattle, beef cattle, pigs, poultry, and sheep and was taught by experts from the University of Guelph, the University of British Columbia, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

The five-day course, held in April, consisted of classroom sessions and on-farm technical review. Seven Fraser Valley farms opened their doors to allow BC SPCA constables on their farms to discuss animal care and animal welfare assessment. Participating farmers saw tremendous value in the opportunity to increase the knowledge of the BC SPCA constables’ understanding of production practices and the care farmers and ranchers take of their animals. This mutual understanding is important in continuing to build bridges and enhance communications between the farming community and the BC SPCA.

Kathy Cooper says an article that ran in the Barriere Bulletin on Sept. 10, 1980, on Terry Fox is one of her favourites.

“I love this article as it was written during the time Terry was running,” said Cooper, “Michael Gardner’s statement “May the courage and determination of Terry Fox inspire us all. I, for one, pray that there will be a second chapter to this heartwarming saga....”, is truly profound.”

Cooper says it wasn’t quite the second chapter that Michael and the people of Canada had hoped for, “but as a participant and organizer I have to say it is ‘heartwarming’ to be a part of such a great inspiration.”

The first Terry Fox Run in Barriere took place on Sept. 23, 1981, and was attended by 80 people and raised $850. Barriere’s first run was coordinated by Ann Genier (an area volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society at the time).

For the next 22 years the run was coordinated by Babes Shanko (1985 to 2007). Currently, from 2008 to present, Kathy Cooper, with Kris and Dylan Luison are the run coordinators.

“We had two really big donation years,” said Cooper, “In 2004 (the year after the fire) $8,963 was raised, and in 2010, the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Run’s 30 year Anniversary), the Barriere Run raised $10,077.”

Last year Barriere raised $7,596 on the run.

Currently The Terry Fox Foundation shows Barriere’s Terry Fox Run donation total (1989 to 2013) at $113,885.09!

Barriere Schools have raised an additional total (1989 to 2013) of $16,054.63.

It is interesting to note that The Foundation doesn’t have the information posted for the period of 1981 to 1988 as the Foundation wasn’t created until 1989.

“The Star/Journal newspaper has always been a huge supporter of the Terry Fox Run,” said Cooper, “Thank you!”

The Barriere Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Barriere Bandshell.

Registration will start at 11 a.m. Join in; you can run, walk, roller blade, ride a bike - everyone is welcome.

For more information about the run or to purchase a 2014 Terry Fox Run T-shirt call Kathy Cooper at 250-672-5758 or Kris Luison at 250-672-5929.

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