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Teacher’s strike Parents told to brace for a long shutdown

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Kamloops Ukrainian Dancers were a big hit in the 65th annual North Thompson Fall Fair parade, with many folks lined up along the route spotted participating in the dancing as well. The dancers also made a grand display as they passed through the rodeo arena during the opening ceremonies.

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The 65th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo is now in the history books.

For three days this popular event has once again taken over the small rural community of Barriere with over 10,000 visitors attending.

Despite a major thunder storm, complete with hail and torrential rain for a short period of time on the Saturday, for the most part the weather was amiable with bright sun for the big Saturday parade, and a few light rain showers to keep the dust down on Sunday.

Visitors came from all over B.C.; Vancouver Island, the Kootenays, Thompson-Okanagan, and northern communities as far away as Stewart, Fort St. John and more. There were a number of visitors who made the trip from Alberta and Washington state.

Many different languages were also heard over the three days as visitors from other countries attended to experience the flavour of a “down home country fair”, and to see “Canadian cowboys” and a “real live rodeo”.

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One Ontario resident is dead and two others sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries as a result of a single vehicle crash near Darfield on Saturday morning.

According to Cpl. Bart Doerr of Clearwater RCMP, on Aug. 30 at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Southeast District RCMP Traffic Services, Barriere RCMP and Clearwater RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Yellowhead Highway 5 approximately five kilometres south of Little Fort.

Upon the arrival of the police at the scene, members ascertained that a southbound vehicle had left the travel portion of the highway and entered into the left hand ditch. The vehicle then rolled down a very steep embankment be-

fore coming to rest a short distance away on its side against a tree.

There were three occupants in the vehicle in the vehicle at the time.

Unfortunately, the female passenger died at the scene from the injuries she sustained during the crash.

The female driver and male passenger were cut free from the vehicle and were transported to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The driver and passenger will remain at the Royal Inland for further followup and medical care.

RCMP are in the preliminary stages of this investigation, Doerr said, and have not made any definite determinations as to the cause or relative factors leading to this incident.

At this point in time, drugs and alcohol are not suspected as contributing factors in this crash. During the time of the crash, weather and road conditions were considered good.

Also at this point in time the police are not releasing the names of those involved as nextof-kin have yet to be notified.

A Southeast District RCMP collision reconstructionist and a local coroner attended the scene, assisting with the investigation. The investigation will continue into the cause of this tragic incident.

Police ask that, if there are any other witnesses to this crash or this vehicle prior to the crash, they come forward and speak with police. Calls can be forwarded through to the Clearwater RCMP Detachment at 250-6742237.

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Wildfire season will rank among B.C.’s worst Total area burned will soon pass 2010 tally Jeff Nagel Black Press This summer’s wildfire season will go down as one of the most destructive on record in B.C. As of Thursday, fires had burned up more than 330,000 hectares across the province and are expected to soon surpass the 337,000 hectares destroyed in the 2010 fire season.

This year is still far short of 1958, when 856,000 hectares burned, but 2014 could move into fifth place if it surpasses 1950’s 343,339 hectares, or even third if it tops the 351,000 lost in 1971.

While much timber has burned, no homes or other significant structures have been lost this year, so by that measure it’s been nowhere near as catastrophic as the 2003 fire season, when more than 300 homes were lost or damaged in the Okanagan Mountain and McClure fires.

But it has been costly.

The province has so far spent more than $246 million fighting wildfires, almost four times what was budgeted, and more than the $212 million expended in 2010.

Despite wet weather on the Labour Day weekend, fire officials are bracing for more warm dry spells in September.

“It’s unlikely we’ve seen the end of the fire season by any stretch of the imagination,” fire information officer Dustin Eno said.

The actual number of fires this year – just over 1,300 – is well below the average of 1,600 a year.

But many of the fires have been very large.

The biggest, and still only 20 per cent contained, is the 130,000-hectare Chelaslie River fire, which is between Anahim Lake and Burns Lake, near Entiako and Tweedsmuir provincial parks. Homes remain under evacuation order there.

The largest evacuations this summer have included the China Nose fire near Houston and the McAllister fire, which forced the evacuation of the entire town of Hudson’s Hope in July.

Assisting B.C. crews have been large numbers of imported firefighters and equipment, from other provinces, Alaska and Australia.

“We’ve brought in a lot and have been

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A ‘fire tornado’ erupts from the Chelaslie River fire in west central B.C., between Anahim Lake and Burns Lake. At 130,000 hectares and still only 20 per cent contained, it is B.C.’s largest wildfire so far in 2014. very grateful to be able to draw on those relationships, both right across Canada and internationally,” Eno said.

“Last year we exported a lot of firefighters to fight in other jurisdictions and this

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas: "A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 By fax to: 250-372-5048 By email to: election@tnrd.ca

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the District of Barriere, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere BC until the until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014).

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year they were able to return that favour.”

There are still 152 active fires and another 85 out-of-province firefighters arrived Thursday from Ontario so B.C. crews could take mandatory days off.

Nomination packages available for November Elections Thompson-Nicola Regional District The Thompson-Nicola Regional District now has nomination packages available for the offices of Electoral Area Directors for each of the TNRD’s 10 electoral areas.

General voting day for local government elections is Saturday, Nov. 15.

Nomination packages are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or can be obtained at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District office, 4th floor, 465 Victoria St., in Kamloops during regular office hours.

TNRD nomination packages are also available from the municipal offices in Village of Ashcroft; District of Barriere; Village of Cache Creek; Village of Chase; District of Clearwater; Village of Clinton; District of Logan Lake; Village of Lytton; and the City of Merritt during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays and weekends.

The Chief Election Officer will receive nomination documents from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, until 4 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 10, at the TNRD offices, 4th floor, 465 Victoria St., Kamloops.

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Teachers strike at ‘impasse’ after talks fail Parents told to brace for long shutdown of schools Jeff Nagel Black Press Pickets were brandished instead of pencils at public schools Tuesday after an attempt at mediated talks to resolve the teachers strike collapsed over the weekend, ending hopes classes could start on schedule.

School district administrators warned parents of children requiring alternate child care to plan for a lengthy shutdown of schools and to not assume the labour dispute will be resolved in a matter of days.

Veteran mediator Vince Ready walked away from the exploratory negotiations Saturday, saying the two sides were at “an impasse” and simply too far apart – particularly on wages and benefits – for mediation to be productive.

B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker said the two sides are just one per cent apart on wages.

The government offer is seven per cent over six years, while the union wants eight per cent over five.

But Education Minister Peter Fass-

bender said the BCTF demand is still nearly twice what other public sector unions have settled for once benefit demands are included.

The province has also taken a $1,200 signing bonus off the table, while the union still wants $5,000, which makes up a big chunk of what the government says is a $300-million gulf between the positions, The province has offered a $75-million Learning Improvement Fund to help address special needs but the union wants much more for special needs and to settle grievances.

Another challenge to a negotiated settlement remains the government’s pending appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that it violated the union’s bargaining rights in 2002 when it stripped provisions on class size and support.

Iker claimed the BCTF has reduced its demands by $125 million, including a cut in the size of its proposed fund to settle grievances, while the government offered no meaningful moves in return and “squandered” the chance at a deal.

He said the province wants new contract

language that will “nullify” the union’s legal victories on class size and composition and circumvent any future appeal court ruling in teachers’ favour.

“B.C. teachers will not bargain away everything that the B.C. Supreme Court has already awarded us and we will not jeopardize any future court decision,” Iker said.

“The government must back off that unreasonable request and invest money in the system now.”

Fassbender again insisted the province won’t legislate the teachers back to work, saying it would keep the government and union “on the same dysfunctional treadmill” they’ve been on for 30 years.

“Negotiating a settlement requires union leaders to stand in front of their members and explain what has been achieved at the bargaining table,” he said.

“I worry the BCTF leadership is actually counting on government to legislate an end to this strike so they can avoid having a difficult conversation with their members about what is realistic and achievable.”

He had previously urged the union to

Fishery plans going ahead Kamloops This Week Planning for a forecasted record inland fishery on Kamloops Lake continues in the wake of the Mount Polley mine disaster, which is not expected to alter the harvest.

The tailings breach caused several First Nations bands in the Lillooet area downstream on the Fraser River to close a traditional food fishery on Aug. 9, but further water-quality testing has found no contaminated samples.

On Aug. 4, the tailings dam at the open-pit mine near Likely collapsed, sending millions of litres of water into Polley Lake and then into Quesnel Lake, which feeds the Fraser River system.

The breach came just weeks before the start of the Fraser sockeye run, expected to see more than 20-million salmon re-enter the system to spawn, including at Adams and Quesnel rivers.

Murray Ross, who heads the Secwepemc Fisheries Commission, said the tailings breach brought some initial uncertainty to the unique inland fishery, which sees a contracted boat on Kamloops Lake harvest for commercial purposes.

It is still planning to begin netting sockeye beginning as early as Aug. 18.

“We’ve ramped up our fishing effort compared to 2010 [the record brood year]. We have the opportunity for a second boat if we’re catching lots of fish.”

On Monday, provincial officials said water-quality testing

on Polley and Quesnel lakes has found all samples are safe for human consumption and vary little from normal conditions.

The commission advises Shuswap bands on fisheries issues, including for traditional food fishing. Ross met on Monday, Aug. 11, with representatives of the Adams Lake Indian Band to report they should be OK to resume traditional fishing activities.

“I don’t think we need to have as much caution as a week ago.

[But] there are still concerns and long-term issues we will have to deal with.”

Ross said he is heartened by early results of water testing as well as plans to test at the confluence of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers.

Environmental testing has shown the vast majority of water samples have come back at safe levels, according to Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines, stated a release from the Ministry of Environment: “Water samples taken by Imperial Metals from the shore of Polley Lake on Aug. 7, 2014, have

been tested and are very close to historical levels prior to the breach of the tailings pond.”

But, late last week, several bands along the Fraser reported finding salmon with skin that could be wiped off by hand.

“It’s not a risk worth taking,” said Xaxli’p First Nation chief Darrell Bob, who complained there has been no local testing by health or Department of Fisheries officials in the wake of the Mount Polley disaster.

Many families depend on the traditional harvest, whether by spear or dip net.

Bob said the uncertainty is too great and government officials have been silent.

“We haven’t heard from anybody,” he complained.

On Monday at Kamloops Lake, crews started building a dock, part of new infrastructure intended to land fish and get them on ice and to market more quickly.

The inland fishery hopes to net upwards of 250,000 returning sockeye using two boats on Kamloops Lake.

agree to open schools on time this week as part of a two-week truce while mediation could continue.

That possibility evaporated when Ready said he saw no route to an agreement and walked away.

“The BCTF leadership has stubbornly refused every effort to reach a fair deal and they have even refused to give teachers a chance to vote on suspending the pickets while an agreement is mediated,” Fassbender said.

Parents have begun signing up for a government offer of $40 per child under age 13 for each day schools are closed.

The lumpsum payments are to come after the strike ends and consume all the $12 million a day in strike savings the government would have amassed going forward.

The B.C. Federation of Labour on Tuesday announced “Solidarity” rallies in Surrey Tuesday, Kelowna Wednesday, Prince George Thursday and Vancouver on Friday.

President Jim Sinclair said the federation will also meet Thursday to discuss more potential ways to assist the teachers.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Guest Editorial

by Maeve Maguire - Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

Time for next generation of moms to grab the baton Three years ago, almost to the day, I was listening to CBC Radio in the car after dropping the girls off at daycare.

The show’s topic was the state of women. There was a panel with three women — you were one of them. The youngest had written a column stating “feminism is partly responsible for a contingent of overworked, overburdened and overachieving — and therefore very unhappy — young women today.”

I awoke from driving on autopilot and turned up the volume. She had just defined me. I had a sixmonth-old at home with me while I worked between her naps, and two others in care. I had become resentful toward feminists who created an expectation that girls could be raised as equals to boys, but who didn’t consider the consequences when these educated and capable women had babies and were homebound in a role they weren’t prepared for, and the same wasn’t true for men.

Or that’s how I saw it in my sleepdeprived haze.

I was frustrated I couldn’t work the long hours to be as profitable as others. I was confused about my role in society. When money is what matters, and babies slow down earning potential, my contribution — raising a family — had no impact on Canada’s gross national product, so was less important.

An example: the maximum maternity leave pay is around $1,600 per month. I was earning nearly three times that for 10 years before my first baby was born. Because I worked part-time before my second baby was born — so I could nurse and spend time with my first — my second maternity leave pay was $1,200.

I listened as you told that young woman it wasn’t the intention of the feminist movement for women to do it all. You said, “What you describe is overworked lady patriarchs who

are trying to fit into a patriarchal structure so I say for heaven’s sake, look at social ordering. There’s nothing wrong with women, there’s a lot wrong with the rest of the world.”

Three years on, this overworked lady patriarch has changed her focus. My business is less profitable than it would be if I wasn’t a mother.

But being accessible for cuddles and storytelling means more to me than affording fancy clothes or expensive vacations. Moreover, the kids give me perspective and purpose, and make me use my power for good.

As one friend put it, “If I didn’t have kids I could do so much, but if I didn’t have kids I wouldn’t want to.”

Many of us slacker-generation women have been asleep at the wheel when it comes to engaging in women’s issues. As such, we didn’t realize you were waiting for us to take up the baton and run with it. Now that we have endured the discomfort of parenting and mortgage payments, we have started questioning status quo.

I ask women — working or not — what they would change to make home or work less overwhelming.

Job sharing, a living wage, multigenerational living, in-house company daycare, shorter workdays, community kitchens are just a few ideas. We probably need to dream bigger, but these conversations will contribute to a shift in social ordering so my three beautiful girls will grow up expecting a more familyfriendly work environment than today’s. It’s progress, and it’s all thanks to pioneering feminists and mothers, like you.

Ms. Franklin, thank you—and just so you know, we’ve got this.

- Maeve Maguire is a technical writer who lives and works in Maple Bay and writes monthly in the News Leader Pictorial. Visit her blog www. cowichandale.com, or email her at maeve@describewriting.com.

Teachers efforts need public understanding To the Editor, Teachers’ work is essential to the functioning of our democratic society.

If teachers’ efforts and the value of their work are not understood by the public, it can go a long way to undermine the entire educational system.

Education is expensive and the return on the investment is not always apparent.

We take our public education so much for granted that often the value of it is lost to our awareness. All one has to do is look at countries where

free public education is not available, to see the social and economic disasters that can occur. The main reason that our system is not as good as it could be, is that teachers are not valued enough to keep them in the profession for the duration of their careers. Only the most dedicated ones stay. As it is now, many teachers are having to borrow money or extend their lines of credit to survive. They will never be able to regain what they have lost in pay, even if an agreement

were to be reached tomorrow. They have become desperate to save a system that is under attack.

Teachers are not able to legislate themselves a raise as the members of the legislature are able to do. Anybody compare the income and expense accounts of those in government and the hours they work with those of teachers?

The government has stated that it is willing to pay $40 per day per child to have the child in day care.

They are willing to

pay that for babysitting but are unwilling to negotiate with teachers. What an insult!

Teachers need the support of the public whom they serve. Do they deserve a raise?

Should they be able to have some say in the working conditions under which they operate? You bet! As it is now, some teachers are being asked to function in unworkable situations, while the public is generally unaware that these conditions exist.

Lynette Wood Barriere, BC

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District CAO answers residents’ sewer project questions Some residents were asking who it is that is doing the project management on the sewer project. I put the question to District staff and received the following answer from District Chief Administration Officer (CAO) Colleen Hannigan: “As you know, the sewage project is divided into four main sections (Septage, Collection, Wastewater Plant and Effluent Disposal). As you may also recall, we have a team approach to this project. As CAO, I am the head of the overall project team, so I guess you can call me the General Project Manager, if that helps. Dave Underwood from TRUE is the Project Manager for all of the engineering for the collection, septage and disposal. He is responsible for signing off on any related payments and making sure LNB is adhering to their contractual obligations. He also contributes to most other aspects of the project. Kim Rink is part of the overall project team, and the Project Manager for the Wastewater Plant.

My role is to make sure

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

Bill Humphreys all the parts of the project come together, that team members are talking and working together and that general District interests are addressed by the team.

The main members of the team are Dave (or a delegated TRUE rep), Doug, Nora, Kim and I. We are all closely involved in the entire project from the District’s standpoint. Depending on what aspect of the project is being dealt with will determine which member of this team will take the lead.

Every Tuesday a meeting between LNB (site supervisor and engineer) TRUE rep and District reps (Doug and either Nora or I) meet to discuss the Collection portion of the project. TRUE relies on District staff’s input and knowledge in order to direct LNB and we work together on this. Doug Borrill

also has authority to direct LNB on site, specifically to do with water issues as they arise but also generally working with TRUE on site from an overall District perspective. Again, this is a team effort.

I hope this clarifies any confusion.”

Project management of large multifaceted construction such as our current sewer project is a very complicated business. There are firms that specialize in doing this function. District staff has given advice to Council that there is no need to retain a general project manager with specific training and knowledge around such highly complex work to protect the District’s interests. As I have previously mentioned Council members are not expected to have intricate knowledge in project management. They rely on the advice of staff.

Councilor Kershaw and I this point if the hoped for community through their attended the Barriere 100th number of 65 was reached. I efforts as well as providing a Anniversary legacy project do want to thank those that wonderful outlet for a mulevent right before the Fall participated as well as those titude of people both young Fair parade. The Fall Fair that came to watch. and old to showcase their Ambassadors did the honPresident Jill Hayward talents. ours to unveil the project and the North Thompson Our community has a which is the culmination Fall Fair and Rodeo As- long record of volunteering of a tremendous effort by sociation work tirelessly and community spirit. Over Co-Chairs Tasha Buchanan throughout the year to put the years many members of and Lindsay Arcand and the together not only the Fall various groups have contrib100th Anniversary commit- Fair but the needed support uted their time and efforts tee. Many thanks to those for a number of other events. selflessly. They need some that contributed by purchas- They are constantly looking extra support though and I ing a plaque. to improve the fair program, encourage anyone that can The parade saw the ad- the facilities and the quality to try and help. Sometimes dition of the Shriners this of entertainment and com- just a few hours a month year with two entries. There petition. There is a consid- makes all the difference in were a good number of oth- erable economic gain to the the world. er floats from an assortment of groups BROWSE FLYERS FROM YOUR FAVOURITE RETAILERS IN THIS WEEKS FLYER PACKS t h ro u g h out the area. Putting a float together is not an easy task and those that make the effort should Rona Canadian Tire Coopers Jysk be comLondon Drugs x2 Superstore Barriere Auto Parts Mark’s mended.

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McMurphy students Quotation source: at running, jumping, British Columbia 3-legged race and the Teacher's big finale:Federation the base ball Magazine, December game. The mid-point 1948. meeting place was "The HighinMission Wire Cache Oscar of Education, LaBell's field. says Warren Austin,(his US RoyceR.Gibson, Representative to the 13th birthday was the United Nations, to very next day) setisoff help our people realize walking to school with thatsisters: peace Frances is the only his practical condition (age 11), Verna (ageof existence."

10), and Vivien (age 9), "Education today leaving little brother has the supremely Carmen home withdifhis ficult task of preparmother, Mary Ellen ing people to live in (Marsh) Gibson. an Royce atomicwas agenew - when to millions have never the thick forests, vast adapted their mountains andways wideof thinking to of thethe electririver valley cal ageThompson, or even the North steam age! having moved from teachers the"As prairies onlyface last their task of helping year.

His mother was our youth become afraid of the river, but competent in internahis father, Gerald, had tional relationships, been to Avola before. they needjust encourageIn 1920, after the ment and forest fire, optimism.

Gerald had Yet where, are come to cutthey poles, asking,where this shakes and railinroad world of mounting ties. international And so thetensions, family can hope had anyone returnedfind to join for peace?"

Gerald's brothers, Theand students: Lloyd Carman Grade 1-8parents, in one and their room. Children of William and Edith immigrants for whom (Bissel) Gibson, to English is not theonlanwork their farm the guage spoken home. east side of theatriver.

Their two-story home was built on three foot pilings in anticipation of the river flooding.

Fertilized by the silt,

Reading with Phonics, 1948, Grade 1, page 1

Columbia’s school Teacher's guide.

Children of couples districts." (North "Guess Who prowho have not received Thompson Reflections vides extra learning very many years education. Children whose opportunities for those pg. 67) source: children families are on creek the near Avola Swimming in the in thewho late need 1930's: Beth, JeanQuotation and Billy Kelly and North Thompson additional help before move, seeking work, Frances, Verna and Vivien Gibson with cousin Gerry Gibson.

Reflections. beginning Fun with following crops, conPhoto from Bob Jensen's collection.

The teachers: "The Dick and Jane. The struction, hopes and typical was Guidebook suggests dreams.

Children who the new log nity together. Crossing work onteacher their fields grew fine young (some still procedures for meetmust walk distances to Community Hall.in Last the train tracks, crops. Gerald built his their they teens), ing children individual needs, and from schooloninthe all year hadinexperfinished the passed family a house female and especiallythe those the aienced, weathers. new log school at between storeofand west side of the river. single. Mostfor hada two immature or the freQuotation McMurphy total the boarding house.

Royce couldsource: see years of post-secondquently absent of child."

"Guess Junior of $500.

The sounds the the scarWho" from the aryThere training." dis-of Primerfire reader, 1951, was talk axeThe andschool the smell forest 18 years "1941 was typical trict: Birch Island of "The Finn Boys" new wood caused ago. Turing right, the of the period; School #26to building a newof logthe them toDistrict look over children passed the 13 teachers who left (Roundtop Blue the building site where school house in Avola old Community Hall the region in June, River) next year. The children Wicklund where Whist, cribbage, Hemming only one "1995: eagerreturned to watchin andPopulation: John Sjogard, two were dances and dinners September." this school district the process from the Finlanders, were at brought the commuQuotation source: has the smallest Grades 3 and 4, Sing Me a Song, 1956 British Columbia population of British

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windows of the frame stepped up to the plate, McMurphy Station one-room school they ready for the pitch.

House. Her father, were currently using.

Royce crouched behind Frank Ewart Holt About 10 years ago, her as the catcher. (who came to the valUncle Lloyd Gibson Frustrated by his ley with his Dad in and Jack Maciejko continuous razzing to 1910), had been workhad hitched two teams ing up and down the break her focus, Nancy of horses to a cable scolded, valley for Canadian wrapped around the "Oh hush up. You're National Railway since building and dragged 1924, about the time he so mouthy." it up the river on the Six years later, had married Henrietta ice from Wire Cache.

Royce would join the Emmiline Bester.

Up the hill on main army, serving as a Allowed to wear street of town where gunner in 2nd Antishorts since it was a they had been sledding sport day, the girls Tank Regiment of 2nd only a few weeks ago, Canadian Division. crossed the river on Royce and his sisters Six years later the three-year-old susmet other Nancy would write bridge Friends andfamilies Neighbours, 1948,pension Grade 2, page with 1 gathering: the Craigs, him letters in Belgium, Connie Nord (age 8). tor, speakers, amplifier, thecar BCcame Teacher's Teacher's Federation Cederholms, Vaginskis, of A Holland and Germany. from record player Federation news Magazine, December Kellys, Chokoloks, Eight and aand halftape Avola and the children recorder, and a magazine, advertise1948.

Lundeburgs, years later, Dec. free 27, piled in. dentalwas hygiene proments include: art $12,000 for Sawchucks, 1946, another On top of the gram. supplies, leather Teacherages Proposed Dillaboughs. day both Royce and excitement of thework day Teacher's kits, new Grade 10 forSome Birchwould Islandride in of Nancy wouldguidelines always competition was are available for was radio science workbooks, Because it has been cars, some in wagons. remember. "She the greatly anticipated broadcasts for learnhome education bookimpossible to secure The big boys, Royce my Christmas present!" picnic: egg, beef and ing French, classical lets about nutrition suitable housing for included, would walk Royce explains that cheese sandwiches, music, and a guidance (planning meals and either married or sinthe 6 miles or so to the canned fruit, pies, they were married in program for adolescooking food), gle teachers sport field. in parts of cakes andcanned cookies.

Best Avola in his grandfacence. a 16 film projecthe Birch Island school of all,mm Mrs. Cederholm, ther's home. district thereby causMay 24, 1938 the lady with 10 chilSeven children, ing the district to McMurphy 15 grandchildren, 10 dren who was also the loseNancy opportunities great grand children Avola mid-wife, was Holt (ageof securing the service and over 75 years later, bringing home made 12), sister, Joyce (ageof needed the May 24, 1938, is still ice cream!

13), Joanteachers (age 7),-and trustees have decided, a day both Royce and And so, on this day little sister, Patricia after2), considerable to remember, as Nancy Nancy remember. (age lived in the study, to immediately undertake the construction of four or five teacherages where suitable buildings are not otherwise obtainable."

The future: Students wishing to continue their education past Grade 8 had two options: work at home on correspondence lessons or live away from home.

Some in Kamloops, some at the Coast, and Public School Health Book, 1925, illustration page some whole families 95: The Key to Health Preface: "... a suitable book in moved away so their hygiene should be interesting to the pupils, free from children could continRoyce andeducation.

Nancy (Holt) Gibson 2013, atterms their ... home in Barriere. technical its aim should be to arouse a desire ue their PhotoModern

by Eleanor Deckert) for proper living, to develop health habits, and to teach improvethe pupils of our public schools some simple means for ments: In the December, 1948 issue the prevention of disease."

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

carve on it!”

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

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

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

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

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

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

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

(Top left) Ecki’s life

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The electric fencing workshop will be held before the installation inThursday, any location”. fencing is adays highly effective method takes place, and due Sept. 4, 4:30 p.m. at the WellsElectric Gray Infocenter in Clearwater.

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Poms and small dogs finding help in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal Pommy Country Rescue is a non-profit pomeranian & small breed dog rescue based in Barriere. They are dedicated to the happiness and well-being of every dog by volunteering their time, efforts and love to their animals.

Pommy Country Rescue officially opened as a not for profit rescue in 2013 with their first rescue named Ariel. She was known as the pomeranian listed online for “sale” as the “outdoor pom”. She was living in a backyard producing puppies for 6 years prior to surrender. When she arrived at the rescue centre she was covered in feces from another dog, fleas which were eating her alive and fur covered in matts. She also had a huge

hernia which was a result of over-breeding. Her bladder had been pushing through her hernia causing her to urinate every 20 minutes. Once she was healthy she was off to the United States where she was adopted by the most amazing family! She is living the life of a princess now!

President and founder Doris McRae says, “As long as we have an available foster home, we will always accept pomeranians and other small breed fur babies in our door - whether it be an owner surrender, stray, etc. If you need assistance rehoming your fur baby, please send us a message.

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The adoption process includes full screening to be sure that the dog is in the best fitting home for their personality. All dogs have different needs and the home should be what is best suited for them.

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They are always looking for foster homes, and encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a foster family to contact them.

“All individuals involved with Pommy Country Rescue work on a volunteer basis, absolutely no one is paid for their time spent working with the organization,” says McRae, “We do this for our love of dogs. We truly believe that a dog is not just a dog, but a member of the family.”

You can learn more about Pommy Country Rescue by going to: www.pommycountry. com, www.facebook.com/PommyCountry or email pommycountry@hotmail.com.

Summer reading programs celebrates their year ends

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Literacy and Learning participants proudly hold up their certificates at the year’s Summer program during their wind up on Aug. 28.

During the last week in August, this year’s Summer Programs for children had their wind-up gathering, and the Literacy and Learning group was one of them. Librarian Linda Kelley noted that “we had 42 members, but not all of them attended regularly to complete all the requirements to receive a certificate and medal”. There were 12 children at the gathering, and all were excited and showing off their medals with pride, having achieved their goal and STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert improved their reading skills during the summer holidays Two summer program participants work together to comAs a fun closing to the last plete the tallest Lego challenge. session, the children were paired off in teams of two who were chal- was a close call, to pick a winning pair, but lenged to find out who could build the all of them had a good time playing the tallest Lego tower in the allotted time. It game.

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7th Annual Stomp’n Toy Run North Thompson Star/Journal The Stomp’n Toy Run, also known as ‘Nicky’s Little Red Wagon’, began in 2007 as a non-profit fundraiser in memory of Nicky Grummet.

Nicky Grummet was a very special boy who, at the age of five, began collecting bottles and cans so he could give the money to families less privileged. Sadly, Nicky passed away at the age of 15, only months after his father Colin passed from cancer.

This annual Stomp’n Toy Run is held in honour of both Colin and Nicky.

As the single biggest fundraiser for the Barriere Food Bank, the donations in toys alone make Christmas so much better for many local families, and the donations in cash help keep the Food Bank shelves stocked when donations of

food items are low.

During last year’s Toy Run well over $800 in cash donations was received, as well as many pounds of food items and many, many toys.

This year’s Stomp’n Toy Run will be on Sept. 13, starting from the AG Foods parking lot. Gather at 10 a.m. for a great day of riding, driving and friends. The Toy Run ends up at the Barriere Legion for an evening of fun with a great dinner and entertainment. Tickets for the Legion dinner and entertainment are available at the Legion.

“We hope that everyone will come out to help continue Nicky’s legacy in helping those less fortunate,” says organizers Paul and Barb Morris, “And you don’t need to have a motorcycle to participate.”

For more information call: 250-819-3205.

Make sure you come out and support the 7th Annual Stomp’n Toy Run on Sept. 23.

All donations of cash, toys and food are given to the Barriere Food Bank.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

Critically injured passengers taken to Kamloops hospital following bus crash Kamloops This Week Of the 43 patients originally transported to area hospitals following the Thursday, Aug. 28, tour-bus crash on the Coquihalla Highway, 22 remain in health-care facilities.

Merritt RCMP say the tour bus was travelling south of the Coquihalla Highway, on its way to Vancouver from the Okanagan, when it crashed about 30 kilometres south of the Nicola Valley town at about 3 p.m. on the highway.

The bus, carrying mainly tourists from Asia and heading to Vancouver, was passing a truck when the bus driver apparently lost control.

The bus left the highway, flipped on its side, skidded along the median and returned to upright status.

Nineteen ambulances and six helicopters transported patients to Royal Inland Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital and the Nicola Valley Hospital Centre in Merritt.

Of the 22 patients still in care, eight are at Royal Inland and 14 are at Kelowna General.

Three are in critical condition, two are in serious condition and 17 have non-life threatening injuries.

Other patients in-

jured in the accident are receiving treatment in Lower Mainland hospitals.

A hotline for family members only has been established.

Family members seeking information can call 1-888-350-6070.

Operators are available in English and Mandarin.

Interior Health Authority spokeswoman Michaela Swan said the crash was “unprecedented” for area hospitals.

“What happened was truly a tragic incident and we understand there are families around the world waiting to hear about their loved ones,” Swan said.

She said the IHA’s three hospitals were all on code orange — meaning all hands on deck for mass-casualty incidents — for the first time ever.

“We’ve spent a lot of time planning and preparing for code orange,” Swan said.

“We always hope for the best, but we have to plan for the worst.”

Earlier on Friday, RCMP said a dashmounted camera on a semi captured a video of the crash and that speed and weather are not thought to have been factors.

RCMP Sgt. Brian Nightingale said the

dash-cam footage, captured by a truck travelling behind the bus, indicates human error or mechanical failure as possible causes.

“It’s more an issue that the driver drove into the centre median and then veered too hard trying to get onto the road,’’ Nightingale said.

“We’re doing mechani- Six air ambulance helicopters and 19 ground ambulances including paramedics from Barriere were sent to the cal [inspec- scene of the Coquihalla bus crash.

CFJC photo tions] on the Hong Kong and TaiLau said the bus bus, so that will rule out wan, though he said was operated by Westany kind of mechanical some are from B.C. and ern Bus Lines, which factors, like steering and elsewhere in Canada. he said is a “major lobraking and that kind “We have been plan- cal bus company with of stuff.’’ ning for everything right 35 years of experiThe passengers were now,’’ said Lau, who ence.’’

The Barriere Legion, branch #242 would like to thank the volunteers, organizers and sponsors of the annual on a tour organized by declined to give his full Western Bus Lines, Legion Golf Tournament.

Super Vacation, a com- name. based in Kelowna, did pany based in RichDJ Plumbing Ken’s Mobile Mechanics “Of course, some not reply to repeated mond that describes of the patients we can’t voice messages and Linn & Vern Buker Sam’s Pizza and Rib House Lisa Quiding Armour Mountain Office itself as the largest Chi- see.’’ emails.

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Farm + Fair = Family Fun Some incredible teams participated in the draft horse competitions this past Saturday in the Fall Fair arena.

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Bernice Randrup Judy Armstrong and Beverly Murphy from the Thompson Valley Players have a little fun outside the Bingo Barn!

(Right) Barriere resident, Dan Sweetnam and performer, Uncle Chris the Clown work together to promote the ever popular Zucchini Races at the Fall Fair outdoor stage on Saturday, Aug. 30.

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You couldn’t rain on their parade Submitted by Beverly Murphy In spite of a little rain the Family Parade left the Barriere High School at 10:30 Monday morning with a little over 50 people participating in this walking parade of kids animals parents and friends. Numbers were down a little this year but the ones who showed up were very enthusiastic. Barrie the Bear and Uncle Chris the Clown kept the crowd amused as they waited on the judges’ deliberation.

The judges this year were our newly crowned Ambassador Jillian McInnes and Vice Ambassador Annie Butcher who found it very difficult to choose from the array of great costumes. After judging, the Ambassadors joined in the parade procession travelling down Barriere Lakes Road into the fairgrounds and ended at the Fall Fair stage where The Thompson Valley Players thanked everyone for participating and handed out prize money.

Here is a list of most of the prize winners: the Special Ribbons were awarded in five categories to Morgan and Mason Wohlgemuth for their Decorated Bicycles as Harley Davidson and Princess Rider. Cowgirl Missy Kjellstrom for her rolling saw horse. Best Decorated Wagon went to Erica Edwards and friends for The unicorn, princess and Monster. Cute little scarecrow Lexi Janzen won in the Best Original Costume. The Best Overall was won By Karter and Kally Christiansen with their Circus Wagons and ring master and clown pulling their jungle animals. Other winners were as follows: 1st place decorated bike with super hero Wolverine was Aiden Murphy, 2nd place Liam Murphy. Best Dressed Cowboys Hunter Janzen 1st, Seth Calihou 2nd, Zander Calihou 3rd. Best dressed Cowgirls Rachel Calihou 1st, Hannah Calihou 2nd. Best Dressed Super Hero Spiderman was Zaccaria William 1st place, Wyatt Mackill 2nd. Best dressed Original Costumes Karrisa William as The Queen, Jenai Frezell as a Pilgrim 2nd, Jody Fraser 3rd.

Best Dressed Race Driver Chase Benincasa 1st place, Nelson Fisher 2nd. Best dressed Mermaid was Riley Mackill 1st. Best dressed in a

uniform was Policeman Charlie Benicasa 1st, Charlie Benicasa 2nd. Best dressed Cowgirl baton twirler and leader of the parade was Nikki Storey.

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as part of the the annual Cops for Cancer cycling tours to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research.

A total of 107 cyclists will participate in four different tours that will visit businesses and schools from Fort St. John in the province’s north to the southernmost reaches of Vancouver Island.

“For more than 15 years, communities throughout the Fraser Valley have welcomed us, hosting events that we look forward to each year,” says rider Trevor Sales, the team captain for the Tour de Valley, which takes riders from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar. “It’s hard to describe the feeling when you see the lengths people go to, welcoming and supporting the riders, because they too believe that no child should have to face cancer.”

In addition to the Tour de Valley, the Tour de Rock will cover Vancouver Island, the Tour de North will travel through northern British Columbia from Prince George to Prince Rupert (with a stop in Kitimat), and the Tour de Coast will journey around Greater Vancouver and up to Powell River and Pemberton.

While the rides begin in September, the cyclists are already in the midst of their fundraising and training efforts.

On Sunday, for example, the Tour de Valley riders embarked on a 160-kilometre ride beginning and ending in Abbotsford.

“All Cops for Cancer riders take part in rigorous training – they need to learn how to pace themselves and ride in a peloton,” says Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley regional di-

rector for the Canadian Cancer Society.

“But what they can never prepare for is the emotional impact of seeing a child with cancer and the toll it takes on their entire family.”

The Cops for Cancer campaign runs through September, with money raised going to fund leading edge cancer research and support programs operated by the Canadian Cancer Society like Camp Goodtimes.

Find the tour and donate online at Copsforcancerbc.ca or at Facebook.com/ CopsforCancerBC. Tour dates: • Tour de Coast (Greater Vancouver) September 17-25 • Tour de North (Northern BC) September 12-18 • Tour de Rock (Vancouver Island) September 20-October 3 • Tour de Valley (Fraser Valley) September 25-October 3

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Yellowhead 4-H Big lake resembles participate in Food ocean inlet for Thought Submitted by Kathleen Pilatzke

A tug (r) pushes a log boom south along Adams Lake while another pulls. Moving logs by tug is apparently competitive with moving them by truck, and log storage in the water reportedly is much superior to storage on the land.

Times photo by: Keith McNeill

On July 14, 2014, three of my fellow Yellowhead 4-H Club members and myself participated in Food for Thought 2014, held in Langley B.C., July 14 to 18. Along with 46 other delegates from all areas of B.C., our chaperones and facilitators, we toured many local farms, and participated in fun activities.

Food for Thought is a program put on by BC 4-H for 4-H members ages 14-15, that is meant to teach youth about food production, agriculture and where our food comes from. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends.

When we arrived at Trinity Western University in Langley we were assigned our rooms and then played games to get to know everyone, we were also put into small groups.

Then for the next three days we had action packed days full of farm tours and activities. Some of the farm tours we went on were a virtual salmon farm tour, a beef and berry farm tour, a mushroom farm tour, lots of green house tours and more! The organizers had lots of fun activities for us to do, including Agricultural Olympics, an agricultural land reserve debate, a hot topics in agriculture discussion at the University of the Fraser Valley, and an afternoon at the Cultus Lake waterslides.

On the last day the small groups gave presentations on what we had learned, then we had a dance and a slide show to wrap up the event.

I had an amazing time at Food for Thought 2014 and learned a lot about agriculture in B.C. and Canada, as I’m sure everyone else who went did to.

Fall boating – It takes a little bit more care

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Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the B.C. Wildlife Federation want to remind all boaters enjoying the fall season on the water to follow these tips to ensure that their excursions are both safe and enjoyable.

Before heading out, be sure to check the weather forecast. The mixing of warm and cold air can quickly spawn high winds and waves making it treacherous for small

boats. Fog, too, is an is- cold water, to affect selfsue at this time of year rescue before they start making visibility diffi- to lose muscle control in cult. Should boaters find their arms and legs. This themselves in a fog bank, is where an approved lifethey should proceed slow- jacket, either inflatable ly and sound their horn at or inherently buoyant, regular intervals to alert is an essential part of a other boaters of their boater’s wardrobe to keep presence. them afloat after they can Well into October, day- no longer swim. time temperatures can In the fall, there are occasionally be balmy fewer boats on the wabut dressing for the water ter to offer assistance, if temperature will help slow needed. the onset of hypothermia Boaters should be sure should the unexpected to leave a float plan with happen and the boater a responsible person on find himself in the water. shore who will know what Accidental cold water im- to do if they’re overdue. mersion can be shocking, A marine radio or cell but they shouldn’t panic. phone will allow them to It may take a minute or call for assistance should so to get their breath- the need arise. ing under control after Having a few tools and the initial shock but they spare parts aboard will will have at least 10-15 also allow them to fix miminutes, even in very nor problems that might

otherwise cause them to be stranded out on the water.

It’s important that boaters ensure that their boat and engine are in good shape and mechanically sound. Ethanolbased fuel can allow water contamination in the tank. The use of a fuel additive prevents water in the fuel line from freezing which could cause the engine to chug to a halt. If the boat has portable fuel tanks, it’s a good idea to have a spare on board as a reserve.

When boaters head out, they should be wary of reduced water levels that can result after a long, hot and dry summer season.

Some of a boater’s favourite shallow water fishing holes may be in-

accessible at this time of year. Also, while underway, they should keep a sharp lookout for debris and chunks of ice that could penetrate the boat’s hull at speed.

“Spectacular colours, peaceful solitude and the crispness of the air make boating in the fall a wondrous experience,” says Jean Murray, Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council. “To make the most of this experience safely, however, boaters need to be extra diligent in their preparations before departing.

Most important of these are checking the weather, dressing for the water temperature, wearing a lifejacket and leaving a float plan with a responsible person on shore who can call for help should

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“While the fall season in B.C. continues to offer up great angling opportunities, colder temperatures and unpredictable weather mean that it is important to continue to keep safety at the top of our minds while we are out enjoying the beautiful lakes, rivers, and oceans of our province,” said BCWF President George Wilson.

Now that fall is near, boaters should make the most of what’s left of the boating season before the cold weather hits. By exercising a little caution and an ability to be selfsufficient when out on the water, they can more fully enjoy nature’s splendour and quiet waterways. Visit www.csbc.ca for more tips on boating safety.

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65 years and getting better all the time ... continued from page 1 visitors were just a few of the oversees guest this reporter had an opportunity to chat with.

The Agriplex building was filled with beef and sheep entries and competitions, with its adjacent hall featuring the history and heritage of the fall fair, and of Barriere. The Exhibit Hall was filled to capacity with numerous entries and displays that truly depict the lifestyle and talents of valley residents. From baking and canning, gardening, food production, and on to crafts, sewing, fiber arts, fine arts, wood working, children’s school work and more.

Truly an admirable display of what those in the North Thompson Valley are all about.

The fairgrounds were filled with numerous concessions, vendors and amusements for fair goers to enjoy as they checked out livestock shows and barns.

The Interior Savings Outdoor Stage had a first class group of entertainers throughout the fair, with a Cowboy Church featured on the Sunday morning. The Cowboy Concert on Sunday night featured guest appearances by recording artist Eli Barsi and the all girl cowboy band Horse Crazy.

A no alcohol family dance on Friday night and a 4H movie night on Saturday night offered great entertainment for all age groups.

Heavy Horse pulls and driving competitions, a Heritage Horse Show and a Gymkhana kept those with an equine spirit well fed, while those wanting more fast paced ac-

tion filled the rodeo arena.

Three days of BCRA rodeo action, pony chariot and chuck wagon racing, Hearts of The West Trick Riders, and lawnmower races kept most folks glued to their seats throughout the weekend.

Visitors to the Agriplex were noticeably impressed by five sections of brand new grandstands, courtesy of support received from the District of Barriere and the TNRD. Fair officials say that there are a few more sets to put together yet, and that when all of the grandstands have been put together the Agriplex will be able to seat 1500 spectators during its events.

Other new features spotted at the fairgrounds this year was a closed circuit video feed from the rodeo arena into an indoor seating area in the food court, giving seniors and those with mobility problems an opportunity to enjoy the rodeo in comfort; and also three large golf carts for helping folks to move around the grounds – all courtesy of a New Horizons grant.

The brand new announcers booth and VIP seating area over the chutes in the rodeo arena were impressive, and a number of visitors commented they were happy to see the upgrades taking place in that area.

Organizers say they will have a better idea of how this great economic driver for the region faired “after the dust settles”, but say that “by all appearances the 65th annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo was just great!”

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Special guests in the 65th annual North Thompson Fall Fair Parade this year were eight area residents who have been either founding members of the North Thompson Fall Fair Association, or participating members during the first 10 years of the organization starting back in 1949. All of these people have logged thousands of volunteer hours over the past 65 years to help make the event, and the organization, the great success that it is today. Pictured (l-r): Elli Kohnert, Geordie Salle, Manna Salle, Keith Moore, Betty Uppenborn, Bruno Schilling, Ulrich Schilling, and Mel Schmidt.

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A growing number of researchers share Dr. Black’s view. This shift in opinion suggests an exciting possibility – namely, that controlling risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol could help prevent or delay forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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Through the ongoing Sunnybrook Dementia Study, started in 1995, Dr. Black has collected brains scans of more than 1,000 patients with dementia. In addition, she’s attempted to link the patients’ brain scans with changes in their memory and behaviour, and comparing them to scans of healthy aging brains.

“We’ve done scans in a way that’s enabled us to measure the brain changes in an objective way that can be linked to cognition and behav-

iour,” says Dr. Black.

These scans have revealed the widespread nature of silent strokes – strokes that cause no obvious symptoms, but leave behind small holes in the brain.

“A quarter of Canadians 65 and older have these tiny areas of dead brain tissue,” says Dr. Black. Unlike major strokes which result in dramatic, almost immediate paralysis or loss of speech, silent strokes can cause a gradual, cumulative decline in mental abilities. Another condition that affects the small blood vessels of the brain causes partial brain injury that appears as small white dots or patches, and is present to some degree in 95 per cent of the elderly.

Her imaging research, funded in part by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, has laid the groundwork for the possibility of using brain scans as an early detection and screening tool for dementia-related changes. Patients who show these early changes could then be prescribed tried-and-true stroke interventions, such as blood pressure medications, exercise and diet changes, to reduce their risk of dementia.

“I have a sense of urgency about the future,” says Dr. Black. “We need to find ways to set up care to prevent this disease.”

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

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

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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.

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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.

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250-672-9645 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 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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Star/Journal photo by: Jill Hayward

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Quietly, at his Barriere home and in the arms of his family, Alfie Paialunga slipped from this world early on the evening of Aug. 26, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born Aug. 31, 1946, the son of Adolfo and Elsie Paialunga, Alfie was predeceased by his parents, brother Ken Paialunga, sister Lena Paterson and nephew Ken Paialunga.

He is survived by sister Mary McMath of Kelowna and many nieces and nephews, as well as his wife of 32 years, Garnette, of Barriere, daughter Farron Paialunga, of Surrey, B.C., son Toni (Mel), stepson Tyler (Dannielle) Sealey and granddaugh-

ter Tameeka, all of Abbotsford, B.C., and pined for by his special companion, grand-dog Bud. A long-time contractor and carpenter, until forced into retirement by declining health,

Alfie was a devoted son, brother, husband and father who gave freely of his time and abilities in a variety of volunteer roles, including time spent coaching with Barriere Minor Ball.

Since returning to Barriere in 2012, Alfie devoted much of his time to renovating and landscaping the home he shared with Garnette and Bud. A celebration of Alfie’s life will be held at a yet to be determined date in Abbotsford.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Barriere Hospice in Alfie’s memory will be gratefully received.

Cremation entrusted to Scheonings’ Funeral Services, Kamloops.

B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores Next step in provincial booze regulation reforms Jeff Nagel Black Press The province is contemplating changing how it punishes pubs, restaurants and liquor stores that violate liquor rules that ban over-serving and selling to minors.

Business owners have asked government for a more flexible penalty system and a month-long online consultation running to Sept. 30 asks stakeholders for input on the options.

One possibility to be explored is lower or higher penalties.

According to a government discussion paper released Friday, B.C. penalties are stiffer than most other provinces.

“Decreasing penalties would bring British Columbia in closer alignment with the average among the provinces,” it says, noting government must balance business hardship and the need for deterrence for public safety.

A first offence for a B.C. liquor establishment typically means a one- to three-day suspension for overcrowding and 10 days or a $7,500 fine for selling to a minor (the first-offence maximum is $10,000 and 15 days for serving minors.)

Alberta bars have a choice of paying a fine or serving a suspension – which is one of the ideas up for consideration – and most operators

there choose the fine, which is typically $500 to $1,500 on a public safety first offence.

The stiffest penalties are in Ontario, where suspensions of 21 days and longer are are common.

Another issue is perceived unfairness of the current system for different business types.

Food-primary outlets can keep on serving food during a suspension, while liquorprimary bars and retail stores must close entirely.

That raises the question of whether fines are a better option, the paper says.

It adds the penalties must spur liquor violators to voluntary compliance and not be so low they’re merely treated as a cost of doing business.

Fines or suspensions get more onerous with repeat offences, potentially leading to licence cancellations.

But a second offence is only counted as such if it happens within 12 months of the first one – after a year the slate is clean.

One option is to increase that period to two or three years, which would put more pressure on repeat offenders whose subsequent penalties would be more severe.

Another question asks if repeat offences should be fines rather than suspensions.

The consultation is in response to recommenda-

tions flowing from the liquor policy review headed by BC Liberal MLA John Yap. “We have been asking for review of the penalty schedule for a while,” said Jeff Guignard, executive director of the Alliance of Beverage Licensees, which reprensents a broad spectrum of bars, stores and other liquor sellers.

He said a $7,000 fine for failing to check an ID could be a month of profit for a mom-and-pop rural liquor store in northern B.C., but negligible to a big Vancouver bar.

Guignard also favours some mechanism to reward an outlet’s good compliance over past years, perhaps akin to how motorists with a long crash-free record build up safe driving discounts with ICBC. There were 13,415 inspections of liquor licensees last year, resulting in just under 400 contravention notices or nearly three per cent of inspections. But of those, less than half (171) led to enforcement action being taken.

The most common violation in recent years has been supplying liquor to minors, followed by permitting an intoxicated person to remain on the premises.

The discussion paper can be found at http://www.pssg. gov.bc.ca/lclb/docs-forms/ penalty-schedule-consultation.pdf

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Blazers win, lose in weekend action Kamloops This Week

With the first two games of their WHL pre-season in the books, the Kamloops Blazers have posted a .500 record.

On Friday, Aug. 29, the club recorded a 5-4 shootout victory over the Vancouver Giants.

Facing his former club of the first time, Don Hay and his charges battled back from a 3-1 deficit at Interior Savings Centre. Eric Krienke, Cole Ully, Matt Bellerive and Jesse Zaharichuk scored the goals in regulation, while Ully and Jesse Shynkaruk added shootout markers.

Connor Ingram and Bolton Pouliot split time in goal. The Blazers went 0-for-5 on the power play, but posted a 48-24 lead in shots.

The team was less fortunate on Saturday, losing 5-0 to the Kelowna Rockets.

Ingram played the full 60 minutes, surrendering five goals on 37 shots. Jackson Whistle stopped 24 of 24 to post the shut out for Kelowna.

The next action for the Blazers will come on Saturday, Sept. 6 as they visit the Victoria Royals.

The team’s next home game will be Friday, Sept. 12 against the Prince George Cougars.

Brady Gaudet and Thomas Foster (16) drop the gloves 15 seconds into Friday’s matchup. Allen Douglas/KTW KTW photo by: Allen Douglas

Breast cancer survivor guides a national research program Submitted

cancer patients, like Alicia.

The Canadian Institutes of Two years ago, Alicia Tait sat Health Research (CIHR) and in a meeting room with a group of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundafunders and researchers sharing tion (CBCF) are funding a $5.7M her story of what it’s like to be 23 research project to study 1,200 and diagnosed with breast can- newly diagnosed young women cer. She hoped they’d have a bet- with all stages of breast cancer ter understanding of what women receiving care in 28 institutions like her experience. Through ear- across Canada. Led by Dr. Steven ly detection and screening, Alicia Narod, Canada Research Chair was among the 22,700 Canadian in Breast Cancer at Women’s Colwomen who were diagnosed with lege Hospital in Toronto, the research teams across Canada aim breast cancer in 2012.

Alicia says that her diagnosis to better understand the unique was a shock and sent her mind biology of breast cancer in womspinning. “I had a four-month- en under 40 and its implications old daughter,” she says. “It for prevention, risk reduction, raised the question of if I’d even and delivering care that addresses be around to raise my daughter. their distinct needs.

The researchers will also asWould I be able to graduate university, start a career in teaching, semble a database of 3,000 young and grow old with my husband? women who were diagnosed with Would I be able to grow old at breast cancer in order to assess long term outcomes related to all?”

The 28-year-old mother of recurrence and survival. In this two children has since graduated largest ever Canadian breast canuniversity and completed teach- cer in young women research proer’s college. “A cancer diagnosis gram, women like Alicia will also at such a young age raises many gain a network that will provide questions about the future,” she them with additional support says. “You worry whether you’ll through their breast cancer jourbe able to conceive another child. ney.

Breast cancer continues to These are unique challenges when be the most common cancer you’re this young.”

About 4 per cent of newly di- among Canadian women (excludagnosed cases of breast cancer ing non-melanoma skin cancers) will be in women under 40. Breast and is the second leading cause cancer in younger women tends to of death from cancer. Research be more advanced at the time of efforts play an important role diagnosis as well as more aggres- in women’s health and wellbesive and resistant to treatment. ing and this project will result in As a result, prognosis is generally real improvements for the young worse for this age group. Many women who will face this diagnoquestions remain but there is sis. much hope for newly diagnosed

Mount Polley spill tests ‘reassuring’ Elevated levels of elements not unusual near mines Jeff Nagel Black Press

disaster, environment ministry regional operations director Jenninfer McGuire told reporters.

She said the arsenic concentration tested far below a national guideline for human consumption.

Tests released the previous week indicated higher levels of selenium in the gonads and livers of fish meant someone who consumed more than a cup a day of those fish organs would exceed human consumption guidelines, but not if they just ate the flesh.

The Aug. 4 breach of the tailings pond dam caused concern among First Nations and other fishery users that Fraser River salmon might be contaminated.

The province is shifting to an audit role as Mount Polley mine owner Imperial Metals embarks on a long-term monitoring plan that McGuire said is required to measure any potential impacts on aquatic life.

There’s no cause for people to worry about human health risks from the Mount Polley mine tailings spill despite some elevated levels of contaminants in the latest sediment tests, according to an Interior Health official.

“The results are quite reassuring,” medical health officer Dr. Trevor Corneil said after the release of new tests conducted Aug. 12 and 15, adding clean water without suspended sediment that’s outside the impact zone continues to be safe to drink.

“The water continues to be safe, the fish continue to be safe, if normal food and water practices are undertaken.”

That includes not drinking cloudy water or eating the sediment within the spill impact zone itself, where Corneil said “slightly elevated” arsenic levels have been found, along with copper, iron, manganese, silver, selenium and vanadium.

Elevated levels of various elements are to be expected at an active mine, he said.

Corneil noted arsenic is naturally occurring and measurable in most water sources.

Background data from samples taken last spring show there were previously elevated levels of the same contaminants NASA Earth Observatory – though not to the same extent – in Ques- Satellite image taken the day after Mount Polley mine tailings breach shows nel Lake and Hazel- drained tailings dam and spill that backed into Polley Lake and down Hazeltine tine Creek prior to the Creek to Quesnel Lake.

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