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This fall Barriere Youth Soccer has renewed its rivalry with Clearwater through some friendly soccer matches.

Each community is hosting two game days to allow youth ages seven to 12 years to experience all that is entailed on game day. Thanks to the efforts of coaches, volunteers and community members who help to make soccer in Barriere a success, the last game day will be hosted in Barriere at the Ridge on Oct. 4.

Annual Toy Run a roaring success

Pictured: Barriere’s Francis Proppe (blue shirt) jumps in to kick the ball away from Clearwater players during one of many fun soccer matches at the Ridge last Saturday.

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It was a beautiful sunny day with not a cloud in the sky on Saturday, Sept. 20, as a fair number of area residents gathered together in Fadear Park at the newly completed Barriere Lion’s Club gazebo.

Lions rep Ward Stamer welcomed everyone for attending this celebration of the gazebo’s completion. “This structure was made possible by the generous donation of time, material and money from the members of our club and people throughout our community of Barriere,” noted Stamer, “This gazebo will be used by young and old alike for family gatherings, shelter from the weather, or just a place to sit and enjoy the moment.”

Stamer then recognized Ken Popp,

a dedicated and hard working Barriere Lion’s Club member for over 43 years.

“This man has served on the executive as president, senior bar chairman for over 20 years, and has always participated in the club’s functions, from flipping pancakes to building washrooms at the North Thompson Fall Fair, to book sales, to splitting firewood in the bitter cold and being too stubborn to go home and put on warmer boots!” said Stamer.

“This Lions member has shown his commitment to the Lions Club by also sponsoring more than 25 new members into ...continued on page 7 Ward Stamer stands with Ken Popp, a Barriere Lions Club member of 43 years, in front of the gazebo in Fadear Park that was dedicated in Popp’s name last Saturday.

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School is now back in session

By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week

School halls in School District 73 were filled on Monday, Sept. 22, with a sound that’s been missing for some time — children’s voices.

However, with a contract in place and the school year beginning again this week, there remain some issues to be resolved beyond decorating the walls and getting final class lists confirmed.

David Komljenovic, president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers Association (KTTA), said the Kamloops-Thompson school district 73 opted for a two-day phasein for kindergarten students, while other districts in the province are allowing four days.

“We would have preferred a gradual entry so the kids can take the time to get used to their new surroundings,” he said.

School-district Supt. Karl deBruijn said with the number of lost school days and the fact parents have been inconvenienced by the teachers’ strike, his administration decided on the two-day plan, with kindergarten in full session on Thursday, Sept. 25.

The goal is to minimize the number of instructional hours that need to be made up somehow through this school year, he said.

Otherwise, deBruijn said, the first day of school went well.

He expects to have a better idea of total enrolment later this week.

There are other details to be worked out — class-preparation times have changed in the new contract and a planned professionaldevelopment in-service day on Friday, Sept.

26, has been moved to November.

Before classes started at mid-morning yesterday, some teachers were asking each other how to handle angry parents they might encounter.

On a Facebook page with many KTTA members, Komljenovic posted that the best reply would be: “Every child deserves more support. We stood up to get more support for students and to ensure the system meets the needs of students. We didn’t fully achieve that, but change will start happening this year. We returned to work once we had another way to advocate for that support which is through the courts.”

One lingering reality from the five-week labour dispute, Komljenovic said, is there will

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“And I would say there are a lot upset here,” he said. “It will take time for the healing to happen.”

Some of that was shown on the same Facebook page, where teachers posted and commented on a rumour they had heard regarding savings the province netted from the labour impasse would not be coming back to school districts as had been promised.

Scott Sutherland of the Ministry of Education’s communications department said money saved to the end of June, a month that saw rotating strikes by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and, eventually, a lockout by the government, will be going to the Learning Improvement Fund as promised, with 20 per cent of the savings remaining in each district.

Money saved from Sept. 2 (when school was supposed to begin) to Sept. 19 (the last day of labour action) will be used to pay the $40 daily grant to parents of pre-teens in the public-education system for each day their child could not go to school.

Any money left after those payments are made will be subject to discussions between the ministry and school districts.

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The school buses may have been on time, but schools opening three weeks late for the fall semester has put teachers into a position of playing “catchup” with their curriculum for students to get the full benefit of the courses provided. The kids though showed plenty of enthusiasm as they arrived on the buses last Monday morning at Barriere Elementary for the first day of the new school year.

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OPINION Editorial;

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal Unit 10 - 4353 Connor Road, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Angie Mindus

Canada joins fight against Isis It’s been 11 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. and here we find ourselves once again as Canadians being asked to support a war in Iraq.

The latest threat facing the Free World comes in the form of another radical Islamic group called ISIS or ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant).

Like other radical groups in the Middle East before it, ISIS hides behind its religion as an excuse to kill others.

But unlike many other groups, ISIS has shown a level of shocking savagery we just don’t witness every day.

Whether we liked it or not, Canadians were introduced to the group last month when ISIS beheaded American journalist James Foley and released the gruesome video over the Internet with a message warning Americans to halt airstrikes in Iraq.

A month later ISIS sent another chilling message with the murder and video release of a second American journalist, Steven Sotloff.

And just as President Obama started canvassing for allies in the growing fight against ISIS, the militant group terrorized potential supporters of the U.S. with the killing of British aid worker David Haines.

ISIS shows no bounds. If this group can ruthlessly kill innocent journalists and aid workers, it will stop at nothing to get what it wants.

As Canadians, we are obliged to help the U.S. when asked. As a free society we simply have no choice but to act against such human atrocities taking place in Syria and Iraq.

It is said ISIS is making $3 million per day in the sale of oil. You can be sure that money will go a long ways in strengthening the group’s numbers and global power, even allowing it to buy and sell hostages captured around the world.

Leaders from 30 countries around the world met in France last week and said they will join the alliance to overtake ISIS, Canada included.

As French President François Hollande said earlier last week, ISIS is a global threat that requires a global response.

As we saw a few weeks ago when former Kamloops TRU students were identified as ISIS fighters, no country nor community will be immune from this latest war.

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

Turning $260 into $1040 To the editor; In recognition of Canada’s upcoming 150th Anniversary, all Community Foundations across Canada have been challenged by the Governor General of Canada to start a Fund that is available to address emerging community needs. This is called the Smart and Caring Communities Fund. Your North Thompson Communities Foundation has responded by creating our own Smart & Caring Fund to better serve the needs of the NT Valley from McLure to Blue River.

As you may know, the principal money donated to any Community Foundation is never spent – rather it is invested and only the interest is distributed to not for profit organizations.

This is the story of how one person’s contribution grew….

Telus employees and former employees are encouraged to support charitable groups within their communities. This recently happened locally when one of these generous people decided to have a specified amount taken off of each cheque. At the end of the year, $260 was then ‘matched’ by Telus bringing the amount to $520. Telus donated this $520. to the NT Communities Foundation Smart & Caring Fund.

Also, the Foundation in recognition of our 10th Anniversary, is currently offering to ‘match funds’ that are contributed, therefore, this $520. became $1040. This explains how one contribution of $260 became $520 and then became $1040. We would like to publicly thank this far-sighted community member for supporting their local Community Foundation through their employer. We would also like to thank Telus for their leadership in matching this donation.

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Tribunal rejects smart meter complaint

By Tom Fletcher Black Press After losing in court and and before the B.C. Utilities Commission, a citizens’ group opposed to wireless electrical meters has been denied a hearing before the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.

The complaint was brought by a group called Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CSTS), which argued that “electrohypersensitivity” (EHS) is a disability.

“I have concluded that there is no reasonable prospect that the complainants will be able to establish that the electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure resulting from smart meters results in adverse health consequences,” wrote tribunal member Norman Trerise in the decision not to hold a full hearing.

CSTS submitted that they don’t have to prove this sensitivity exists, because the human rights tribunal has accepted “subjective self-reporting of symptoms” in a previous human rights case involving a Lower Mainland bus driver.

CSTS also cited a Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal decision that stated “a person may be ill even though there is little or no objective evidence to prove it.”

BC Hydro said a series of doctors’ notes supplied by the complainants don’t prove the condition is real, because they appear to be based “entirely on the self-diagnosis of the individual complainants.”

BC Hydro has argued that the exposure from periodic wireless meter signals to send electricity consumption data to collection stations is similar to exposure to radio station signals.

BC Hydro said the Human Rights Tribunal doesn’t have jurisdiction over the wireless grid project, and the B.C. Utilities Commission does.

The B.C. government’s 2010 Clean Energy Act mandated the wireless grid upgrade, and exempted it from review by the BCUC. But in 2013 the BCUC reviewed the wireless grid project by FortisBC in the Okanagan and Kootenay region, and rejected CSTS submissions that the technology was a health hazard.

CSTS argued that BC Hydro’s offer to relocate the wireless meter to another part of the property was not sufficient relief, and charging meter reading fees to those who want to keep their mechanical meter or have a digital meter with the wireless transmission turned off is discrimination against people with a disability.

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Smart meter installer photographs a sign posted to refuse replacement of mechanical power meter, Revelstoke, May 2012.

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TNRD Board highlights from Sept. 18 North Thompson Star/Journal The Sept. 18 Board of Directors meeting for the Thompson Nicola Regional District produced the following highlights.

A public hearing was held for the Cherry Creek–Savona Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2472, 2014, and four people presented their views of the OCP to the Board. The bylaw was given third reading.

Mr. Frank Wheatley, CEO of Yellowhead Mining Inc., provided an update on the Harper Creek Project, highlighting the environmental application and construction timelines of the mine project. Mr. Wheatley responded to questions regarding the environmental standards that will be met in the construction of the mine and provided details on the proposed tailings storage.

Shuswap Watershed Council Manager Mike Simpson provided a presentation on the activities of the Shuswap Watershed Council and the development of a 2015-2020 Water Quality Program.

Fringe Areas Policy Guidelines Adopted The Fringe Areas Policy Guidelines were approved as amended.

An additional amendment changed the fringe area to 5 kilometres from the boundaries of

a municipality with a population of greater than 5,000 residents, and that the fringe area policy not apply to satellite communities.

The Board approved the expenditure of upto $170,000 from Federal Gas Tax Revenues – Community Works Fund allocated to Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country) for the upgrade to the dock and boat launch at the Savona Community Park.

An interim financial report from January 1 to June 30 was provided to the Board for information, providing a com-

parison to the annual financial plan approved in March. No issues or significant deviations from the approved plan have arisen.

The Noise Control Service Establishment Bylaw (No. 2479) was given first three readings. The Noise Regulation Bylaw (No. 2480) was given first and second reading. The proposed noise regulations will address the following: • General persistent/ offensive noises.

• Animals that make noises that unduly disturb neighbourhood

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• Amplified music played persistently.

• Generating construction noise is prohibited between 9:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. The bylaw proposes exemptions for such things as emergency situations, logging/mining under permit, and trains.

The next regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, October 9, at 1:15 p.m.

Nomination papers for the November 15, 2014 General Local Election are now available.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced at its Sept. 18, Board of Directors meeting that it has been awarded a Level 3 Achievement of Carbon Neutrality from the Climate Action Charter. A formal letter of recognition was sent to the TNRD acknowledging this accomplishment.

Climate action is a provincial priority and local governments are key partners in helping to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create complete, compact and energy-efficient

communities. In 2007-08, the TNRD became a signatory to the BC Climate Action Charter, along with 182 other local governments. The TNRD has measured and reported carbon emissions to the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program since 2010, and has taken measures to reduce corporate emissions. The TNRD has been working on retrofitting buildings, improving fleet management, expanding recycling and diversion opportunities for solid waste, and incorporating carbon-neutral initiatives into planning exercises, all in an effort to reduce corporate emissions.

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Mt Polley dike completed, investigators move in

By Tom Fletcher Black Press An upstream dike has been completed at Mount Polley Mine, allowing investigators to probe the site of the original Aug. 4 dam breach.

The new structure is to make the breach area safe for inspection and work below, not to repair the original breach or retain water in the tailings pond, said Steve Robertson, Imperial Metals vice-president for corporate affairs.

“We’ve finished construction of the upstream dike, and now we’re establishing the sumps on the upstream side of that, and that will intercept the water that’s going

to continue to flow out of the tailings,” Robertson said in an interview Friday. “If anything should get past that, we’ll have another sump outside of the breach that will capture any water that comes out through the breach and make sure that it gets put into the reclaim system.”

The sumps act as settling ponds, with the water pumped back up to another pit on the site of the copper-gold mine near Williams Lake.

Robertson said the continued work addresses the Ministry of Environment’s non-compliance notice issued to the company Sept. 9, regarding discharge of

water into the Hazeltine Creek channel.

Most of the available mine employees are back at work, with about 30 working on cleanup around Quesnel Lake. Work is expected to continue until there is too much snow cover to continue.

The environment ministry released more water test results Thursday, showing water collected at various sites and depths in the area remains safe to drink.

The immediate area of the tailings spill remains a “do not use” zone, and Interior Health advises local residents to avoid drinking cloudy water.

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Aerial photo shows upstream dike and sumps to contain tailings at Mount Polley mine, making the site secure so investigators can work at the site of the Aug. 4 dam breach.

Adult literacy funding supports 9,000 B.C. residents Our offices will be closed for

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The Province is providing $2.4 million to support adult literacy training programs in 90 communities throughout British Columbia this year.

“This funding will ensure more than 9,000 adult learners throughout the province will get the help they need to imMonday Oct. 13, 2014 prove their reading, writing and math skills,” said Advanced Revised deadline Education Minister Amrik Virk. “We’re investing in adult for the Oct. 16 paper is Oct. 10 at 12pm literacy to help British Columbians gain the skills they need to further their education and training and improve their job prospects.”

Funding for the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) is distributed to not-for-profit community groups to offer free literacy training that is easily accessible in local schools, native friendship and community centres.

The program is tailored to suit the needs of Aboriginal learners, young parents, and other adults in the community, and is delivered by trained volunteers offering one-to-one tutoring or small with group classes.

MICHELLE “The CALP program is essential to providing learners with a first LEINS step towards reaching their goals and pursuing other educational opportunities,” said Kerry Milner We mention exercise a lot in this column but what does it really do for your heart?

Cairns, manager of the YellowIt improves the health of your blood vessels so they open up and blood flows more head Community Services Society. freely through your body. It also helps your nervous system reduce your heart rate.

“CALP programs support learners Your heart loves you when you exercise. Make it part of your day ... every day. by providing a safe, comfortable, Food allergies can occur at any age but most often occur in children under the learner focused environment. It’s a age of five. The top ten foods that cause allergies are: eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, unique program where adults learn seafood, sulphites (preservatives found in dried fruits), sesame, soy, tree nuts, what is relevant to them, and can rewheat and other gluten-containing grains. ceive supports to remove barriers to The United Nations has a goal to have at least 50 per cent of the world’s newborn their learning. Success in the CALP babies be breast-fed for at least six months by the year 2025. It is well understood program provides the confidence to that this practice will give the child a better start in life with better nutrition and a improve one’s life through more adstronger immune system. UN experts say that if 100 per cent of all newborns were vanced learning, creating improved breast-fed for the first six months of life, 800,000 lives could be saved yearly. employment opportunities, and noSleeping problems can be caused by snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs table gains in quality of family life, syndrome, talking during sleep and just inability to sleep through the night. Often social engagement and community this causes problems for the spouse of the person with the sleep disorders. One participation.” solution that can help is separate beds or even separate bedrooms. We all need a “As the literacy Outreach Coorgood night sleep and if you feel this could help, give it a try. dinator for Barriere and area I am The people who work in our pharmacy are our greatest asset. Let one of them most appreciative of the CALP proserve you soon. gram and how it provides help for adults who wish to increase their eduBROOKFIELD CENTRE cation, learn new skills, and enhance employment opportunities,”says Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 CLEARWATER, 250-674-3122 Literacy Outreach Coordinator for

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The Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) is distributed to not-for-profit community groups to offer free literacy training that is easily accessible and provided at no cost to learners.

Barriere and Area, Jill Hayward. “CALP is an integral part of learning in our community.”

“The Literacy Association has helped me reach my educational goals by giving me the support of tutors. I think tutors are very important to the success of the students,” said Svetlana Harpe, adult learner at the Campbell River Community Literacy Association. “Their encouragement and support has given me more confidence. Because of their generosity, my life has changed for the better in many ways.”

Each community organization delivering CALP collaborates with a public post-secondary institution in their region.

These partnerships encourage the transition of adult learners from literacy programs to post-secondary studies and employment training.

“The CALP providers in the North Island College region have been instrumental in supporting learners in furthering their educational goals toward a high school diploma or accessing post-secondary education,” said Tony Bellavia, dean of instruction at North Island College. “They have been invaluable in removing the fear that some learners associate with higher education and fostering a climate that encourages learners to pursue post-secondary education.”

Since 2001, the Government of B.C. has invested more than $25 million in CALP, helping more than 93,000 adults improve their reading and writing skills.

Learn more about the Community Adult Literacy Program: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/literacy/welcome.htm or call your local CALP provider. In Barriere contact Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach by calling Literacy Outreach Coordinator Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023 or email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca.

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Electric fencing offers option to control problem bears

The newly completed Barriere Lions Club

By Keith McNeill The Times

If more Clearwater householders used electric fencing to deter bears, it would significantly reduce the number of incidents in the community, according to Frank Ritcey.

“Any bear that touches an electric fence, chances are they’re leaving town,” he said. “Bears do not like electricity.”

A former resident of Upper Clearwater and Clearwater, Ritcey now lives in Kamloops, where he is provincial coordinator for WildSafeBC. He was in Clearwater on Thursday, Sept.

4, at the Wells Gray Infocenter to deliver a workshop on how to use electric fencing to deter bears.

More than a dozen local residents took part in the workshop, plus a number of tourists stopped to listen in.

This year a poor berry crop has meant an unusually high number of bears in Clearwater, he said.

So far, nine bears have been destroyed in the community, six by conservation officers and three by local residents.

The number one cause of problem interactions with bears locally is garbage.

That means those interactions are almost entirely preventable.

People should avoid putting out garbage that contains food until just before it is to be picked up, Ritcey said.

Another problem source is fruit. Apples and similar fruit are high in energy and so form an irresistible attractant, he said.

The best solutions are to pick the fruit before it ripens or knock the blossoms off the trees in the spring so fruit doesn’t form.

Some communities have gleaning programs to collect fruit.

Bird feeders are another culprit. They should be put in locations where bears cannot easily get at them and only a small amount of feed should be put out at one time.

The area around bird feeders should be

gazebo in Fadear Park was dedicated Sept. 20, to a Lions Club member of 43 years, Ken Popp.

Ken was in attendance and says he was truly surprised by the announcement.

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THE TIMES photo: Keith McNeill

WildsafeBC provincial coordinator Frank Ritcey sets up an enclosure to demonstrate the proper way to use bear fencing. He gave the talk at the Wells Gray Infocenter on Sept. 4.

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cleaned regularly. Feeders attract many other kinds of wildlife besides birds.

The increasing interest in raising chickens is also increasing problem interactions with bears.

“Usually bears come for the feed and stay for the chickens,” Ritcey said. “Chickens are the new gateway drug.

They’ll eat the chickens and then look for what else is in town.”

Modifying human behaviour (for example, by putting the garbage out in the morning before pickup) is the best way to modify bear behaviour.

If that isn’t possible, then the number one alternative is electric fencing.

“The only thing that really works is electricity,” the WildsafeBC spokesperson said.

“If you have a hobby farm with chickens, an orchard, maybe a pig or two, then fence the whole thing,” he said.

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the club over that time. An accomplishment that no other member has been able to do here, and for that Ken Popp was awarded the Membership Key Award from Lions International.

“Today we would like to recognize Ken’s dedication to our Lions Club and our community,” said Stamer, “ As committee chair of this project, and a member who himself was sponsored into the club by Ken over 25 years ago, it gives me great pride in announcing that on this day, Sept.

20, 2014, the Barriere Lions Club hereby dedicates this structure to Lions Member Ken Popp.”

Stamer then unveiled a plaque that has been mounted on the gazebo and makes note of the dedication to Ken Popp by the Lions Club.

Popp, now 85, says he was truly surprised by the announcement, having no forewarning that it would take place as he stood with those gathered for the celebration.

“I’ve been a member for 43 years,” said Popp, It’s been a long time but I have enjoyed every minute of it.”

After congratulations were given, everyone gathered at the picnic tables inside the gazebo for refreshments, socializing and reminiscing.

Popp’s wife Doreen noted the couple have been staying with their daughters in Calgary over the past few weeks as Ken’s health has not been good. They are back in Barriere for two weeks, and then return to Calgary where Ken has a scheduled surgery.

“If all goes well we hope to be home in Barriere before winter,” said Doreen, “The Lions Club has been a big part of Ken’s life – he loved it.”

ation is different and WildsafeBC offers advice on how to set one up. However, Ritcey did offer a few guidelines.

To deter a bear, the fence must deliver a minimum of 6,000 volts, although it need be only .75 joule of energy.

The energizer should be CSA or UL approved and can cost from $85 to $500.

“You don’t need a super unit like they would use in Texas,” Ritcey advised.

Either smooth steel or aluminum wire (no less than 16 gauge) can be used, or braided poly wire with at least six steel wires in the braid.

There should be a minimum of six strands of wire in the fence, although eight is better.

The bottom strand should be no more than 20 cm from the ground and the top strand should be no less than 1.2 m from the ground. Strand

spacing should be no more than 25 cm.

Weather resistant signs warning of the danger of electric shock should be visible at all points where people might contact the fence.

“People ask how safe is an electric fence.

I say, how safe is it to have a bear in your neighbourhood?” Ritcey commented.

Deer can easily jump over a fence designed to keep bears out of a garden.

One solution might be to add an extra strand of wire at some distance outside the main fence.

“Deer can jump high or they can jump far, but they can’t jump high and far at the same time,” Ritcey said.

WildsafeBC can supply details on how to configure the outside strand.

Further information on electric fencing and other bear control options is available at www.wildsafebc.com.

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Mike & Edie are pleased to announce their marriage on August 16, 2014. We wish to thank our family and close friends that celebrated with us. Special thanks to Vickie, Lorraine, Lori, Annette and Karin.

Azzure Lake was a beautiful setting for our honeymoon. Our 8 month old Shepherd behaved very well in the boat. We look forward to our return trip next year.

Gazebo dedicated to Ken Popp

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Region has lots happening

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Recent digging a “re-do” The most recent road work happening on each side of the highway in Barriere had many residents scratching their heads as to why this area has been dug up again. When we asked District of Barriere CAO Colleen Hannigan why the redigging of these sites, she stated, “The first attempt at drilling under the highway appeared to be successful based on the fact the elevations of where the drill went in on one side of the highway and where it came out on the other were within specifications. However, when they laser-tested it was discovered that something must have caused the drill to deviate upwards part way through.

Since the wastewater line is gravity flow through this area, this was not acceptable and the drilling company has had to come back and re-drill.

The District will not be responsible for these additional costs.”

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It has been busy around the region. At our Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board meeting we had a number of delegations, one of which was Mr. Frank Wheatley from Yellowhead Mining Inc. He was there to update the board on the progress of the Harper Creek project up near Vavenby.

The project is now at the stage of resubmitting the Environmental Assessment report. There was a working group meeting recently where the report was given to the members of the working group to review. I missed that meeting, but Mayor Harwood was kind enough to pick up the report for me. There are a few days of reading ahead.

The report to the TNRD board indicated that the project is alive and going ahead as planned. After the Environmental Certificate is obtained they still have to apply for a Mines Act Permit. Once all the required paperwork is done, then the actual building of the mine will take place. Mr. Wheatley stressed that the dam for the tailings pond will be built to the highest standards of the day.

The TNRD board also dealt with an application from the Barriere area. This was a Zoning Amendment Bylaw in the Fishtrap Mountain area that would allow a License of Occupation on 27.25 ha of Crown Land by the North Thompson Fish and Game Club Society.

The Society has worked hard over the past few years to meet the requirements to have a shooting range, and with a little luck and a lot more hard work their dream will become a reality. There will be a Public Meeting scheduled in the near future here in Barriere on the subject. Time, date and location to be announced.

In conjunction with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention the BC Mayors’ Caucus was held on Monday, Sept.

22. The list of topics to be reviewed was indeed challenging, and included a call for people to serve on sub-committees to review topics like aging infrastructure, ambulance service delivery, grants to local government and the role of the Municipal Auditor General. There was also considerable discussion around the recently leaked BC Public Sector Compensation Review. Issues around mental health and policing where discussed, and a group was formed to look at solutions and best practises.

ayor As the M ... sees it with District of Barriere Mayor

Bill Humphreys At coffee the discussion turned to who was going to run for re-election and what challenges everyone might be facing. A lot of different answers, but one common theme was around how communities no matter how big or small always lay blame at the feet of the mayor.

We all know that the mayor is really only one vote at the council table, but it seems this lack of power does not matter when blame is to be given.

We all knew this when running for the position, and despite that, I don’t think there was anyone that regretted having taken the task on.

Over the next few days there are a number of meetings at UBCM with ministers and their staff to present briefs on local and regional issues that have an effect on our communities. Solutions are sought for problems to do with everything from recycling the plastics used on farms, to changes in how our local forests are managed.

Here in Barriere, Lower Nicola Backhoe has started in doing the work to get a pipe under the highway for the sewer project. Hopefully they will be successful this time.

At the Sept. 18, regular council meeting, the money that was owed to LNB for a water repair on Kivi was brought before council to decide where the funds would come from. As the project goes forward these issues can and do come up repeatedly. You cannot run a water system for decades with no proper plan of upgrades and repairs. Just like the ad on TV says, it will come back and bite you.

A great turn out up in Clearwater for the grand opening of the old Dutch Lake School. The old school building was rebuilt and re-purposed to be used as the new municipal hall and community centre. Partnerships with various groups and innovative thinking on the part of the Clearwater council have resulted in an absolutely awesome public facility.

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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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Understanding Dementia workshop

By Margaret Houben Are you caring for a person with dementia, or do you know someone who is? The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is presenting a workshop called “Understanding Dementia, Communication and Behaviour”, on Monday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Ridge,.

The workshop is an education session for family members caring for a person with dementia. Attendees will learn about the different types of dementia and practical coping strategies;

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Barriere wins Heritage Trophy and four blooms from 2014 B.C. Communities in Bloom The community of Barriere joined the B.C. Communities in Bloom program three years ago. In that time they have earned the four Blooms award (out of a possible five), and been the recipient of the Tidiness Trophy in 2013.

The community can now celebrate their most recent award of the 2014, the Heritage Trophy.

“These are pretty amazing accomplishments considering how small the committee is,” says Barriere Communities in Bloom chair Virginia Smith.

She notes that in 2014 the committee focused on ‘Heritage’ as part of Barriere’s 100th birthday. As part of the committee’s presentation to the judges on July 20th, an evening of entertainment called “Heritage in Bloom” was presented at the

Fall Fair Hall to welcome the Communities in Bloom judges.

The production was put on by the Communities in Bloom Committee and the North Thompson Valley Players Youth Group.

On September 14, during the Communities in Bloom evaluation and awards night held in Trail, B.C., Smith reports the judges commented several times about the Heritage in Bloom presentation, and mentioned how impressed they were with Barriere’s youth.

The “Heritage in Bloom” also received a special mention on Barriere’s 2014 four Blooms award certificate.

Smith says a special thank you goes out to all who were involved with Barriere’s presentation to the judges this year, including the North Thompson Museum, North Thompson Valley Players Youth,

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tools for effective, meaningful communication with the person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia; and behaviour as a form of communication and tips for understanding what the person with dementia might be trying to communicate.

While there is no cost for attending this workshop, donations to the Alzheimer Society will be accepted and pre-registration is required. To register, call Joanne at 250-318-1674, or Tara at 250-377-8200, or email: thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org.

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Annual Toy Run a roaring success

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The 8th Annual Thunder Alley Stomp’n Toy Run, was held in Barriere under bright sunny skies on Saturday, Sept. 13.

This annual event raises dollars and toys for the Barriere Food

Bank, thanks to the large number of bike riders who participate, and all the generous donations made from residents and businesses in the community.

First and foremost though is the dedication of the organizers, Paul and Barb Morris, who each year put on the run and

then follow it up with other events.

This year the Toy Run started from the IDA Mall parking lot in front of AG Foods, where donuts, muffins and refreshments were available. At 11 a.m. the run got underway traveling up into Barriere subdivisions where donations were collected for the food bank.

The run finished the day at Bradford’s field, where participants and community members had a great time taking part in numerous bike games and challenges for all ages.

This was then followed by a steak din-

ner and dance held at the Barriere Legion.

The organizers also held a silent auction and 50/50 draw to raise cash for the food bank.

Barriere Food Bank president Deb Wisinski says the total cash received from the Toy Run’s activities comes in at approximately $4,000 this year, not to mention the mountain of toys, stuffies and food items also received, which is all very much appreciated by the Food Bank.

(Right) Toy Run organizer Paul Morris.

(Bottom right) Bike games at Bradford’s field.

Submitted photos: Ellen Montieth

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

(Top) Jack Young with a new bike rider.

(Right) Waiting to get started.

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Food Bank filled with Toy Run booty

Photo: Margaret Houben

The Barriere Food Bank reports that the Thunder Alley Stomp’n Toy Run brought in the following to the food bank: 200 pounds of food items, 62 stuffies, 16 games and puzzles, 18 dolls, 21 items of boy stuff like cars and trucks, 23 craft items, 11 craft games, and 13 miscellaneous items. They also report approximately $4,000 in cash was raised during the Toy Run event as proceeds from the silent auction, 50/50 draw, and a number of personal donations.

Weather Network predicts warmer than usual fall for B.C. Submitted OAKVILLE, ON/CNW/ - The Weather Network’s meteorologists have released this year’s Fall Outlook, forecasting the months of September, October and November. In addition, it’s releasing a winter preview giving Canadians a glimpse of what to expect.

As was the case in the summer, British Columbia is expected to continue experiencing above normal temperatures this fall and near normal precipitation for most of the province.

Temperatures will be Above normal except for the extreme north and southeast; where near normal temperatures are expected.

Precipitation will be above normal for Haida Gwaii, and from the north coast and northern central coast inland to Williston Lake.

Below normal in extreme southcentral areas.

Winter Preview Meteorologists are monitoring developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which generally have an impact on late-fall and early winter weather in North America.

While El Niño can often mean a warmer winter for Canada, that’s not necessarily the case this year.

The Weather Network meteorologists are favouring a weak El Niño developing, which could result in a continuation of the patterns experienced this past summer and anticipated for this autumn.

If a weak El Niño develops as forecasted, the odds favour winter temperatures to be on the lower side of normal from Manitoba east to Quebec, with British Columbia seeing above normal temperatures.

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SPORTS

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Emma Pederson (blue Shirt) intercepts the ball from a Clearwater player during fun soccer matches at the Ridge last Saturday.

Free Movie Night Oct. 3 Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night was a great fundraiser for Barriere Youth Soccer this summer with funds totalling over $1300 brought in thanks to all the sponsor and community support received. Unfortunately, that movie had to be shut down when only just getting underway due to an unexpected summer thunder and lightening storm. However, Barriere Youth Soccer are excited to announce they will be hosting a free “makeup” Movie Night on Oct. 3 at the Barriere Ridge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the movie ‘Planes: Fire and Rescue’ starting at 7 p.m. in the gym. Bring your lawn chairs and nut-free snacks.

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Barriere’s Kash Siqouin looks like he’s going head to head with his goat before putting the animal onto the ground during the goat tying competition held at the Little Britches Rodeo finals held at the Fall Fair grounds in Barriere last weekend. Youth attended from throughout southern B.C. for Saturday’s finals and awards banquet, which was followed by a jackpot rodeo on the Sunday.

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911 Golf Tournament $9,000 this year for Barriere area youth initiatives North Thompson Star/Journal The Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament has once again proven to be a leading fundraiser for youth initiatives within the area.

The organizing committee, made up of; RCMP Cpl. Darin Underhill and Cst. Dana Napier, Barriere Fire Chief Al Kirkwood, Barriere Search and Rescue rep Ashley Wohlgemuth, BC Ambulance Deb Young and Jason Platteel, report the tournament went as planned on Aug. 16, with a shotgun start.

Nineteen teams made up of competitors from Clearwater, Barriere, Kamloops and the Lower Mainland filled the tournament, and it is expected to fill even quicker in 2015.

“The weather cooperated with a gorgeous day in the high twenties, a light breeze and a couple of rain sprinkles. The course was in fantastic shape for the golfers with lush fairways and quick greens,” reported Underhill, “There was some great golf played with amazing shots, and some fun golf with interesting shots!

“We had a winning

team that ended up 5 under par with a 31 taking home the coveted trophy….for the second year in a row!

The highest scoring team was at 41, 5 over par and won the not so coveted pain relieving prizes.”

The ladies and mens long drive and closest to the pin prizes were won with some excellent shots made.

It was also noted that the ladies long drive was further than just about all the other golfers were hitting it, an awesome tee shot!

The hole in one was close with a shot right on line, then started to spin coming to a stop, unfortunately leaving it about six feet short of the hole.

The putting competition was a very entertaining and difficult five hole course with the winner completing it in nine shots.

The evening ended with a fantastic meal put on by the Chinook Cove Golf Course and ward presentations made.

Each team was called with the lowest scoring team first to receive their trophy. As each team was called they drew a number from the bucket and received the corresponding prize on the table.

This gave all competitors a fair chance at

all prizes. Everyone went home with a prize that was at minimum a $45 value, up to a $130 value. There were also a number of great door prizes that were handed out and a table of silent auction items.

“Everyone that attended had a great time with a beautiful day, great course, lots of laughs and some goodies to take home,” said Underhill, “At the end of the day the tournament raised around $9,000.

“Our committee will look at our youth initiatives in the area and make a decision as to where the money will go. We will be donating $500 for a bursary to the family of Bonnie Cruzelle-Myram to be presented to a graduating student from the Barriere Secondary School in 2015. The selection of the student receiving the memorial bursary will be done by the family or their delegate.”

Underhill also advises that the committee will be accepting donation request applications for area youth initiatives from all groups, organizations or individuals up to Oct. 10, 2014.

You can pick up a form at the Barriere RCMP Detachment with the funds being

All ages chess tourney in Williams Lake October 18

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What could possibly be the only chess tournament happening in the Interior of B.C. this fall will be taking place in Williams Lake on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Williams Lake Public Library.

On that day the Williams Lake Chess Club is hosting the first-ever Lakecity Chess Open.

“We have it all,” said Scott Richardson, one of the tournament’s organizers. “A great playing room, a bit of cash and product prizes. We just need people to come and play.”

Scott said he hopes to get around 20 to 30 people participating in the tournament, and it is for all levels and all ages. If you enjoy playing chess and it’s been a while, or if you just know how the pieces move and want

some experience we have a section for you [called] the casual section,” he said. “For those more advanced, the open section.”

The tournament will be six rounds and a Williams Lake club-rated tournament with a $250 cash prize and another $400 in prizes from sponsors.

Registration at the door is at 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Saturday the 18th. Registration fees are $20 and $15 online, or $25 and $20 at the door.

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“We want to send out a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who understand that without their support this would never have been the amazing success it turned out to be,” stated Underhill, “There were endless comments on how impressed the players were with the sponsor support and dedication to our youth. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year for another great tournament!”

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(Above) The winning 911 Golf Tournament team had a 5 under par, ending up with a 31; Tom Weir, Marla Muldoon, Susan Mitchell and Ken Stoddard.

(Left) Winners of the highest score team of 41, 5 over par, won the not so coveted pain relieving prizes; Susan Black, Theresa Young, Larry Campbell and RCMP Cst. Michelle Hall.

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Street style photography at the Fall Fair “Every year when summer comes around “They stretch a banner ‘cross the main street in town “You can feel somethin’s happenin’ in the air…

“County fair, county fair, “Everybody in town’ll be there “So come on, hey we’re goin’ down there…”

Bruce Springsteen – County Fair Where I live in British Columbia, the months of August and September see communities’ large and small hosting end of summer fairs.

This year, same as last, I drove north to the small town of Barriere, parked my car, gave the smiling lady at the gate a couple bucks and strolled into the excitement of the North Thompson Fall Fair packed with exhibits of local produce, poultry, livestock, all sorts of arts and crafts, lots of outdoor shows that included a rodeo, trick riders, several different horse competitions, an action packed midway with amusement

rides, challenges for the children like wall climbing, and even a motorized bull that quickly dislodged even the most athletic of riders.

There were all sorts of people selling cowboy hats, clothing, jewelry and too much more to list here. And one lady almost accosted me, demanding I try out her boot wax and leather preservative.

(I will say my boots never looked better.)

Oh, and the food.

The inviting and punishing, yep, that’s the word I am going to use for the smell of all kinds of mouthwatering foods that one confronts as far away as the entrance gate. Enticing everyone to make the next stop at one of the food venders.

The picture making possibilities immediately assaults those of us with cameras. What to photograph?

Well, it’s all exciting.

Last year I spent most of my time photographing the rodeo, but after discussions and encouragement from the many photographers I have met

Making Pictures with

John E n ma n online that excel in street photography, I decided to dedicate my time this year to photographing the people I saw wandering or performing in the midway.

I have written before about my admiration of those that are proficient at wandering city streets creating stories with the way they photograph the people.

Readers will recall I discussed my frustration last summer in Anacortes, Washington, when I tried using a DSLR with a big 24-70mm lens mounted on it. People saw me coming with that big package and when I got close enough to grab a picture they almost leaned towards me to see what I was photographing. No chance of being inconspicuous or assuming stealth mode.

This time I brought a cropped frame DSLR and

105mm lens and extended my camera strap so I could point and shoot from the hip as I released the shutter. I think I can hear the laughing coming from some of those more skilled and experienced at this type of photography than I. Yep, I had little control over what I was aiming at. I did get some viewable shots, but I also got lots of images that showed the top of people’s heads and a great quantity of sky. How did those gunslingers in the old west hit their target?

Maybe I need to put some beer cans on a fence rail and practice like I saw actor Alan Ladd do in a movie I watched last week. Or better yet, I have a friend with one of those exciting little Fuji 100 cameras. I wonder if I took beer cans (full) over to his house instead of putting them on the fence, I could

Library System boosts French collection Submitted The TNRD Library System has recently increased its French collection, thanks to the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canada-British Columbia Cooperation Agreement on Official Languages for the additional purchase of French material.

“La bibliothèque du district régional Thompson- Nicola reconnaît le soutien financier de la province de la Colombie-Briannique par le biais du district régional de Nanaimo et de l’Entente de collaboration Canada- Colombie Britannique en matière des langues officielles pour l’achat

supplémentaire de matériel en français.”

The increased French collection is primarily focused on children’s and youth material and should better meet the needs of the local Francophone community as well as those students enrolled in French Immersion and their families.

The new French titles will be housed at the North Kamloops and Kamloops libraries, but will be available at any of the Library System’s branches.

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

The STAR/JOURNAL Keeping valley residents informed!

John Enman Photo

Street photography, whether at an event like a country fair, in a bustling city, or on some quiet back lane, is about photographing society around us. convince, or bribe, him to lend that camera to me next time I want to try.

I searched online for some street photography tips. Here are a few I could find.

1. Use a wide-angle lens.

2. Get close.

3. Look for juxtaposition.

4. Focus on the essential.

5. Look for the light and shadows 6. Look at the foreground and the background.

7. Tell a story.

Street photography, whether at an event like a country fair, in a bustling

city, or on some quiet back lane, is about photographing society around us.

Some photographers’ shoot for the challenge, and some wander the city as a release of stress from everyday existence, and others because of their need to make some statement about the world in which they live. I wonder at the “Decisive Moment” of prolific French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, or the journalistic style of Leica toting Robert Doisneau, or the harsh images of marginalized people

by Diane Arbus.

They, and many others have left us with their own styles of street photography that affect each viewer on an emotional level.

These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera. com or emcam@telus. net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069.

I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

Barriere

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Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m.

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Got your characters in a sticky situation you don’t know how to get them out of?

Looking for inspiration? Join us!

All writers or prospective writers of all ages are welcome to join, whether you write: Poetry, Novels, Short Stories, Children’s Books, Songs, etc.

For more information, call Margaret at 250-672-9330.

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For the Bread: 2 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup shredded zucchini 2/3 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 lemon, zested (save juice for glaze) 1 egg 1 cup blueberries For the Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar

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Barriere Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal

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250-674-2674 Sept. 27 - Barriere Seniors Flea Market at the Seniors Hall 9am - 1pm for more info call Liz 250-672-9337 Sept. 27 -28 - Provincial Winter Fair at the Agri-Plex Sept. 29 - Dementia, Communication & Behaviour, Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 6:30 8:30pm, multi-purpose rm at the Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Rd. Pre-reg. Joanne, 250-318-1674 or Tara Hildebrand, 1-250-377-8200 (toll-free 1-800886-6946), thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org.

Oct. 3 - Little Fort Coffee House, doors open at 6:30pm music at 7:30 at the Little Fort Hall, upstairs.

Oct. 4 - Hams and Turkeys meat draw, Barriere Legion 3pm Oct. 31 - Halloween Dance, FF Hall, grade 7 fundraiser. Tickets available soon.

Nov. 1 - Halloween Dance at the Barriere Legion.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027.

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

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Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 6725615.

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 250318-9975.

Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. 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 250672-9934 Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth,

6:30pm, call 672-9916.

Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. 672-0029 Barriere Fibre Arts: Every Tues, 6:30pm at the Ridge.

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. 250672-9391.

Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-6725728.

Community Quilters: Every Thurs. 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. 250672-9943.

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 250-3749866.

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. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall.

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

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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

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

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

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DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

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Auctions MASSIVE September 27th Food Equipment Auction Hobart Mixers & Meat Process, Bunn Coffee, True Refrigeration, Cambro Smallwares, over 800 lots! Online bidding available via BidSpotter. www.KwikAuctions.com

Flea Markets Announcements

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

FOY SPA RV Resort Canadian winter special $9.95/day.

All new fitness center, hot mineral springs, events, activities, entertainment. New guests, Call for info 888-800-0772, www.foyspa.com

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

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

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Career Opportunities EXPERIENCE IS an asset We offer free recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

Barriere Seniors Society Flea Market Sept. 27 9am - 1pm Barriere Seniors Hall Table rentals $10 Call 250-672-9337

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Delta 15” planer. 230 volt, 15 amp, metal stand, roller base, and rollers intake and out.

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TRAIL MAINTENANCE PERSON – Lower North Thompson - BC0473 CARPENTERS – Casman Homes – BC0472 Mike Wiegele - http://www. wiegele.com/employment.htm Sun Peaks - http://www. sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/ work-and-play/opportunities

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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

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!”

20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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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.

Wanted: Large print paperback books for Forestview Place. Please drop-off at Forestview or call 250-674-2104 WTB - “Silver Seams, Tall Timbers & Red Earth” book by Susan Forseille. Call Doug 778-235-9408

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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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Bachelor Suite, $360/mnt + utilities. Applications can be picked up at Yellowhead Pioneer Residence, 4775 Barriere Town Road.

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Homes for Rent Clearwater: 3bdrm home, Grizzly Heights, quiet area. $850/mo. DD & ref req. Ph. 250-674-0188. Ask for Julie

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North Thompson Star/Journal On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, over 30 of the region’s largest employers and service providers are set to participate in a local hiring fair that has been organized

by Open Door Group and the Kamloops Employment Service Network who operate the WorkBC Employment Services Centres in the area.

Located at the Interior Savings Centre in downtown Kamloops (inside the Parkside Lounge), the event will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend.

The 2013 Kamloops Hiring Fair saw over 800 job seekers walking through the door to connect with over 30 employers. A hiring fair is not just an event for job seekers to drop off resumes; it is an opportunity for job seekers to network with some of the top employers in the region and for employers to put faces and personalities to the applicants. The employers and service providers range in scope from entry-level positions to management; from trades, sales, service, administration, labour and more.

Some big names in the region have already signed on are Domtar, The Home Depot, Absorbent Products, Wendy’s, Sun Peaks Resort, Acres Enterprises, Loram Maintenance, ARAS360 Technologies, as well as Bladerunners, TQM Consulting, Sprott Shaw College, Junior Achievement, Tolko Industries and many others.

Job seekers do not need to register in advance, the Fair is free and open to the public. Contact Kevin Watt at 866 377 3670 or email kevin.watt@ opendoorgroup.org.

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

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Barriere IDA rep, Shelley DeFelice (r), makes a donation to Barriere Literacy Outreach Coordinator Jill Hayward during last Tuesdays Raise-a-Reader fundraising blitz in the community. All money raised in Barriere, from purchasing a special Raise-a-Reader issue of Kamloops This Week, will stay in the community and be matched by the government for family literacy programs.

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By Margaret Houben The Barriere and District Senior’s Society has lots to offer for those 50 plus.

There’s Carpet Bowling - up to eight people per carpet (four at each end) can play this game. As you come in your name is put into a bowl, then, when everyone is ready, names are drawn to form the teams for the day. Two to three games are played each day. They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 10 a.m. A Fun Tournament for the end of October is currently being planned.

Earlier this month, three members, Ernie Yungen, and Anke and Louis Zijderveld, attended the BC Seniors Games in Langley, where they received gold medals in the Men and Women’s 55+ Team of Three in the Carpet Bowling competitions.

For more information about Carpet Bowling, contact Donna at 250672-5656.

Then there is Fun Cards. This is going well, with a small group

of eight to 10 people showing up on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. The favourite games at the moment are Saskatchewan Poker (a version of rummy), Bridge, and Cribbage. For more information, drop in on the next Wednesday, or call Lil at 250672-9318.

Twice a year, in the spring and fall, there is a bus trip to either Silver Reef Casino or Tulalip Casino. This October they’ll be off to Silver Reef. the bus is already fully booked. The organizer, Linda, is always interested in suggestions for other possible destinations. For more information about the bus trips, or to offer a suggestion on a destination, call her at 250-828-2095.

There are also a number of other events coming up this fall. A Flea Market on Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To book a table ($10 each), call Liz at 250-672-9337. Then in early November there will be another Flea Market and at the end of November, a Craft Fair.

If you are 50 or older, why not join us - we have lots of fun.

North Thompson Star/Journal September 25, 2014

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B.C. to add rural ambulance help

By Tom Fletcher Black Press WHISTLER – The B.C. health ministry is aiming to add up to 80 rural ambulance paramedic positions in small communities by combining their duties with local care facilities.

Health Minister Terry Lake said the approach to maintain rural ambulance service has been tried for several years, but was hampered by restrictions in the paramedics’ union contract.

New contract terms have been worked out with the B.C. Ambulance Service and the ministry is working with other health care representatives to develop what he calls “community para-medicine.”

“There are good examples of this in Ontario and other jurisdictions where there are too few calls to have a fulltime paramedic,” Lake said in an interview at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler this week.

“When that full-time paramedic is not on a call, they can be doing things like helping with services in long-term

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