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Saturday’s wind storm takes out building Wind gusts of up to 90km per hour last Saturday proved to be too much for this large hay and equipment barn on Agate Bay Road. Other damage in the area included numerous reports of trees down and some across power lines. A downed power line on the Yellowhead Highway just north of Barriere caused a three hour highway closure, while another power outage in the Barriere area due to a downed or blown transformer, had residents without power from approximately 12 noon to midnight. The Bear radio station in Barriere reports their radio mast was blown over Saturday afternoon, which put the station off air until emergency repairs could erect a temporary tower, returning them to the air late Sunday morning. As of press time Tuesday, residents continued to report on damaged roofs, campers blown over and plenty of clean up to do from tree branches and blowing debris.

Science Fair judges over 80 entries By Dawn McCormick On Wednesday, March 11, at the invitation of Barriere Elementary, several people from the community came together to judge the annual Barriere Elementary School Science Fair. The judges were made up of community leaders, retired science teachers and local volunteers who were given the task of judging over 80 Science Fair entries from kindergarten through grade 7. The judges were asked to meet in the morning at the library in the school, and upon arrival were given coffee and scones to enjoy while the principal Gordon Cumming gave the judges an overview of the judging forms, how to score each entry and how to interview the students. Exhibits and experiments ranged from creating electricity using a bicycle and a battery; strength of bridges or structures using spaghetti, popsicle sticks, or Legos; growing crystals from substances like sugar and salt; how to produce biogases from different substances as well as flammable and non-flammable uses of those biogas produced; and conductivity of electricity using potatoes; just to name a few. Judging took place in the gymnasium, and was based on originality of the experiment, content, how well organized the presentation was, the science journal or log kept by the student as the experiment progressed, oral presentation by the students and their knowledge of the material. Each entry had a presentation board that showed the hypothesis;

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This biogas chemistry experiment being judged by Gai Conan was constructed by Tyson Schilling. Schilling’s entry was the highest scored experiment in the Barriere Elementary School’s Science Fair, receiving a score of 99 out of a possible 100. details of the experiment such as materials used, how the experiment progressed and safety procedures; what the conclusions were; and how the student arrived at that conclusion. ...continued on page 9

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KDLC donates canned salmon Minimum to the Barriere Food Bank wage to The Kamloops and District Labour Council is delivering 70 cases of canned salmon to food banks in Kamloops, Barriere, Clearwater, Chase and Merritt. This year the KDLC joins a labour movement initiative called Protein for People, a union operated charity which recognizes the immediate need to address shortages of high nutrient food at BC food banks. “It’s very unfortunate that people in communities right across Canada need to rely on food banks in order to survive. In a country as wealthy as ours, hunger shouldn’t be an issue for anyone,” says KDLC President, Barb Nederpel. “Canadian governments at all levels, have absolved themselves of their legal responsibility to protect the less fortunate from hunger,” says Nederpel. “Charities like the food banks give the false sense that the issue is being addressed, allowing governments to look the other way.” BC has the highest poverty rate in the country and is one of the last two remaining provinces without a poverty reduction plan. Higher poverty rates leads to higher health-care costs, increased policing and crime costs, lost

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Representatives of the Kamloops and District Labour Council (centre) recently delivered 10 cases of canned salmon to the Barriere and District Food Bank. productivity and lost economic activity. “We can’t just stand idly by watching unemployed, underemployed and under-funded families go hungry while we wait for better public policy to be enacted.” The first Canadian food bank was established in Edmonton, Alberta in

1981 and was supposed to be a temporary measure. However, the need for food banks has continued to grow over the years to the point where there are approximately 800 food banks in Canada now. “I want to be clear though, Food Banks are a band aid, not the cure, to hunger in Canada.”

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B.C.’s minimum wage is going up by 20 cents in September, and will see annual increases to match the B.C. consumer price index each September after that. It’s the first increase since 2012, when the current wage of $10.25 was set. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said this year’s increase reflects what would have taken place if indexing to inflation had been in place at that time. The lower minimum wage for restaurant and pub servers is being retained, going from $9 to $9.20 in September. The discount from the general minimum wage will remain at $1.25 per hour to account for tips earned by servers, Bond said. Piece rates for seasonal piece workers are to receive proportional increases, as are day rates paid to live-in camp counsellors and residential caretakers at apartment buildings. B.C. is the last province in Canada to move to an automatic formula for setting the minimum wage. The annual increase will be announced each March based on the previous year’s consumer price index, and will take effect each September to give small businesses time to prepare. In the case of negative inflation, which the province experienced briefly in recent years, the minimum wage would not be decreased. Bond said she expects continued debate on the wage rate, led by the B.C. Federation of Labour, which is calling for an immediate increase to $15 an hour. Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.’s minister of state for small business, said consultation with business was clear that employers want predictable increases, not large jumps. The September increase amounts to about two per cent, keeping B.C.’s minimum wage higher than Alberta and Saskatchewan’s $10.20 an hour. Using a similar formula, Ontario’s minimum wage rose to $11 an hour last year. Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from the Lower North Thompson Valley. The STAR/JOURNAL Keeping valley residents informed!

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High court to decide right to pot cookies By Jeff Nagel, Black Press Canada’s high court will weigh the constitutional rights of medical marijuana users for the first time on Friday. At stake in the case before the Supreme Court of Canada is whether approved legal cannabis users can be restricted to just using dried marijuana – the only authorized product under the new system of regulated producers – and denied access to oil extracts and other options, such as pot brownies and cookies. It flows from the 2009 drug trafficking arrest of Owen Smith, a Victoria man who baked pot into various edibles for a cannabis buyers’ club. Medical pot patients have twice convinced lower courts in B.C. that it’s unconstitutional for them to be denied their medicine in different forms if they cannot or do not wish to smoke it. The B.C. Court of Appeal split 2-1 on the issue last August, agreeing federal regulations should simply state “marijuana” instead of “dried marijuana” but said actual changes to legislation should come from Parliament. Health Canada has so far refused to authorize alternative medical marijuana products. “Other means that don’t involve smoking are less problematic for health,” said Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, calling the restriction inconsistent with the medical marijuana regulation’s goal of protecting health. He said alternative forms are more effective for some people. “Sick people trying to enhance their quality of life should not be criminalized for their choice of medicine,” said lawyer Kirk Tousaw, who represents Smith. He will argue the current law limiting authorized users to dried marijuana restricts the choice of treatment for serious illnesses and therefore violates the charter right to life, liberty and security of the person. Tousaw will urge the top court to simply exempt medical marijuana possession from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Medical pot could then still be regulated by other means by Ottawa, he said, but its users would be shielded from criminal prosecution. “You can keep your outdated, ineffective prohibition on recreational marijuana consumers and producers. But let’s take sick people off the front lines of this ridiculous war on this plant.” Police and federal authorities object because, unlike a bag of dried bud, it’s difficult to readily determine if personal possession limits are exceeded with

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MP applauds support for injured Veterans, Reserve Force Veterans and their families Ottawa- Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo says last week’s announcements from Veteran’s Affairs regarding enhanced lifetime support for injured Veterans and their families, as well strengthened benefits for Reservists, is a great step to ensure Veterans receive the care and support they need, now and in the future. “This week’s announcements respond directly to concerns raised by the Veterans Ombudsman and the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs,” said McLeod. The new Retirement Income Security Benefit will provide moderately to severely disabled Veterans with continued assistance in the form of a monthly income support payment beginning at age 65. This benefit will work in concert with existing services and benefits to establish a continuum of support that spans a disabled Veteran’s entire life. Income support would also be extended to families through continued payment of a monthly benefit to the Veteran’s survivor. Under proposed changes aimed at ensuring respect for Reservists, beginning in April 2015, part-time Reserve Force Veterans who are eligible for income support, due to injury, disability or illness, through the Earnings Loss Benefit will re-

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo. ceive the same minimum level of income as full-time Reserve Force and Regular Force Veterans. As part of this change, Reserve Force Veterans’ Earnings Loss Benefit will be calculated using their actual military salary. Survivors of parttime reservists who are in receipt of the Earnings Loss Benefit are also eligible and will benefit from this change. “I want all Veterans, Reservists and their families to know that if they need any assistance with these new initiatives in the coming months, to please not hesitate in contacting my office for assistance,” concluded McLeod.

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Guest Editorial; by Steve Thomson

Wildlife harvest allocation fair to all hunters After more than 10 years of review and negotiations, it’s time to put the issue of wildlife harvest allocation (WAP) behind us and have some certainty. At the end of the day, all stakeholders want the same thing – healthy wildlife populations that can be sustainably used by all groups. Obviously, the issue is contentious, with a middle ground that was hard to find. If it weren’t, it wouldn’t have taken 18 months of intensive negotiations to determine how to allocate the 7,500 big-game animals affected by allocation. Under the decision, an estimated 60 animals have been moved to guideoutfitter hunts. Regardless of this decision, resident hunters will continue to harvest about 92% of the 48,000 big game animals taken annually by hunters. Many popular species are not affected, including mule deer, white-tailed deer, most Rocky Mountain elk populations and black bear. This is because allocation is required only for species in areas that cannot be managed solely by general open season and only in the parts of British Columbia covered by guiding territories. Hunting and fishing are key parts of many B.C. families’ lives and I am committed to keeping it this way. The increase in resident hunters from 82,000 10 years ago to over 102,000 today is, in part, because of resident hunter recruitment and retention strategies implemented by our government. The WAP decision also reflects this commitment – resident hunters continue to have priority over non-resident hunters. Resident hunters make an important contribution toward the provincial economy by pursuing their passion for hunting and fishing, and it is anticipated this will continue. They also make large and ongoing contributions to wildlife stewardship. The guide-outfitter industry also plays a valuable role, encouraging tourism and providing income for B.C. residents and families. Out-ofprovince guide-outfitter clients are some of the highest-spending tourists per capita in B.C. I am also committed to maintaining the viability of the guide-outfitter industry, and to do that this allocation decision was required. That said, I am sensitive to concerns of resident hunters. It was for this reason I revisited my December 2014 determination and found strategic ways to reduce the transfer of animals from 110 to 60. Guide outfitters were not happy about this shift, but I felt it was important to balance the priority of resident harvest with the need of business certainty for guides. Government’s intent is for a consistent and transparent policy that is fair to all wildlife user groups, where conservation comes first, First Nations’ needs are met, and resident hunters receive priority allocation. The WAP decision meets this intent, and will ensure the $350 million that hunting brings to B.C. (from both guides and residents) continues to be viable for years to come. I am hopeful resident hunters and guide outfitters can work together with government to support these goals, which are supported by all hunters. *Steve Thomson is the Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations minister.

Canvassers urgently needed for annual cancer campaign in the Barriere area To the editor; April is Cancer Month, and it is quickly approaching. Once again we are in dire need of canvassers to step forward for the Barriere area door to door fundraising campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society. If you are willing to give up a few hours to help us in this endeavour, please me at 250-672-9655. Thank you for caring. Val Stamer Barriere, B.C.

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Lester Pearson’s challenge Tax dollars well spent To the editor; I would like to congratulate the House of Lords for passing historic legislation which requires the British government to allocate 0.7 per cent of their GDP to Overseas Development Assistance. Why this is of such interest to Canadians is that was our Prime Minister, Lester Pearson, who in 1969, challenged the developed countries to achieve this level of funding to those countries less fortunate than us. Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Luxemburg and now Britain have achieved that target. Unfortunately, despite promises by several governments, Canada is still below 0.3 per cent. Perhaps it is time for us to pass such a law in Ottawa and honour the memory of a great man. Sam Weller Received by email

Federal NDP candidate Sundhu says MP Cathy McLeod wrong on Bill C-51 To the editor; The Conservatives “anti-terror” Bill C-51 is seriously flawed; sweeping, dangerously vague and ineffective. It doesn’t do things that are proven to work, and puts politics ahead of protecting Canadians. The threat of terrorism is real and protection of the public must be paramount. However standing up for our values, refusing to allow cowardly attackers to change our way of life doesn’t mean we must sacrifice our freedoms. C-51 is yet another massive Omnibus bill and Conservatives are ramming it through Parliament. The Liberals have folded, but New Democrats are standing on principle, demanding the bill gets needed scrutiny. It gives broad new powers to CSIS without enhancing oversight. It makes possible for law enforcement agencies and CSIS to take action against legitimate social and political activism. Harper’s judgment on CSIS oversight is lacking, he abolished the internal watchdog office in 2012. PM Harper dismisses parliamentary oversight as ‘red tape’, something required by all our major allies. Protecting democratic rights is not ‘red tape’! Canadians died in wars for fundamental freedoms.

I attended Kamloops Rally against C-51 because I am a democrat, first and foremost. I belong to a team analyzing C-51 for the CBA (36,000 Canadian lawyers). The Harper government engages in partisanship, refusing to hear from the CBA, Special Advocates (experts in national security hearings), and the Privacy Commissioner. It ignores former Supreme Court Justices, 4 former PM’s, and legal scholars. Instead Conservative MP’s respond with talking points, on matters of fundamental importance. MP Cathy McLeod is wrong is alleging “misinformation” by those expressing concern about C-51 and that it has been cleared for Charter compliance. The overwhelming legal expertise is not onside with the government. Harper’s government has recently experienced half-dozen Supreme Court defeats for violating the Charter. This is a cynical government that does not respect meaningful Charter compliance and puts crass politics ahead of respect for fundamental freedoms and the Charter. C-51 goes too far and isn’t balanced. Canadians can count on New Democrats to take a principled stand for our rights and freedoms. Bill Sundhu, Federal NDP Candidate, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

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To the editor; CF-18 jet fighters are bombing ISIS. Special Ops soldiers are training Iraqis. There have been firefights. Cash is flowing from the Federal treasury as we try to turn the tide of radical Islam on the other side of the planet. It’s a pity that the government seems so willing to spend enormous sums fighting in this troubled part of the world while letting aid to the same countries languish. Five years ago Canada started a new program called TB REACH, that funded tuberculosis detection programs in remote and poorly served areas. Areas like we are now sending our CF-18s. TB REACH was Canada’s own program; we are its only funder. It has proven itself enormously successful at detecting TB and preventing the spread of this ancient, terrible disease. The funding of TB REACH has now come to an end with no sign it will be renewed. The irony is that five years of TB REACH has shown it be inexpensive and effective, while 10 years of costly war against Islamist radicals in Afghanistan has produced at best inconclusive results. Perhaps Minister Paradis thinks we can no longer afford TB REACH. Perhaps this government just prefers spending tax dollars on bombs. Nathaniel Poole Victoria, B.C.

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KELOWNA – A significant milestone was reached last week when Interior Health’s Board of Directors approved the last of eight health agreements supporting Aboriginal populations living in the B.C. Interior. The board gave support to a Letter of Understanding with the Ulkatcho First Nation, the seventh First Nation government to enter into a formal relationship with the health authority. IH also has a Letter of Understanding with the Métis Nation BC. “These Letters of Understanding create a strong link between Interior Health and Aboriginal leaders to share decisions on initiatives to improve health outcomes for First Nations and Aboriginal people,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “This work builds on our commitment to provide culturally safe, holistic and accessible health services for First Nations and Aboriginal people.” Ulkatcho is part of the Dakelh Dené Nation, located northwest of Williams Lake. About 730 of the 930 band members live on reserve, while another 200 live off reserve. The LoU will be formally signed by representatives of IH and the Ulkatcho Nation at a later ceremony held on Ulkatcho traditional territory. These historic signing ceremonies celebrate the LoU relationships, which guide both parties toward the identification of common goals for equitable access to health services and improved programs. “Interior Health Board of Directors is pleased to support relationship-building opportunities that will help eliminate the health disparity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people,” said IH Board Chair Erwin Malzer. “The signing

of the LoUs represents an important commitment to work collaboratively toward enhancing health programs and services for First Nations people.” IH CEO and President Dr. Robert Halpenny acknowledged the difficult history First Nations people have encountered within the health system. “These Letters of Understanding guide us in ensuring we have culturally appropriate health services for Aboriginal populations,” said Dr. Halpenny. He noted that in collaboration with First Nation leaders, Interior Health has made a number of significant strides toward removing health barriers for Aboriginal people. Specific actions include 12 nurse practitioners hired to work directly with First Nations communities; eight Aboriginal Patient Navigators supporting Aboriginal patients, caregivers, and their families while in the health-care system; and the incorporation of First Nation culture in health facilities through art, sacred spaces, welcome signs, and cultural ceremonies. Aboriginal Health Director Brad Anderson says the Letters of Understanding are essential first steps toward developing trusting relationships that will close the health status gaps that exist for Aboriginal people. “Ensuring First Nation leaders have meaningful participation in health-care decisions and services that impact their communities and populations is a high priority for Interior Health’s Aboriginal Health team members,” said Anderson. Interior Health has also signed Letters of Understanding with Tsilhqot’in, Secwepemc, Northern St’at’imc, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Nlaka’pamux, Ktunaxa, and BC Métis nations.

TNRD Area “P” complaining about ongoing mailbox thefts Highlights from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors’ Meeting of March 12, included: New Cemeteries Bylaw for Avola, Blue River Avola and Blue River cemeteries have had separate bylaws that have not been updated in more than 10 years. The Thompson Headwaters Services Committee (Electoral Area “B”) requested a cemetery bylaw review in 2011. Since that time, Consumer Protection BC has audited both sites, with recommendations for price; interment right contracts; bylaws; perpetual care funds/general maintenance; and records. The Board approved the incorporation of the two bylaws into one common bylaw to cover

both Avola and Blue River cemeteries — the Thompson Headwaters Cemeteries Bylaw No. 2494, 2015. Review of Bylaw Enforcement Policy and Practices A report was provided to the Board regarding Bylaw Enforcement policy and corporate practice. The TNRD core policy is that enforcement generally starts with a complaint, and that the complaint must be in writing and be submitted in good faith. The TNRD has based its policy and practices in consultation with other Regional Districts and some of the best practices put forward by the License Inspectors and Bylaw Officers Association of B.C. Community Mailbox

Theft Issue in Electoral Area “P” There have been numerous complaints about theft from community mailboxes in Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks). In response, the Board is inviting a representative from Canada Post to a future Board meeting to provide information about measures taken to improve mailbox safety. Change of Zoning for 2726 Loon Lake Road Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2492, 2015, was introduced, given first two readings, and was approved for public hearing at a future meeting. The primary purpose of this application is to rezone the eastern portion of the subject property from LRT2: Existing Lakeshore Resort Zone to LR-1: Lakeshore Residential

Single Family, to enable a two-parcel residential subdivision with commercial remainder. Additionally, the northern portion of District Lot 5244 is requested to be rezoned from LRT2: Existing Lakeshore Resort to C-4: Recreational Commercial, as housekeeping, to match the fishing resort’s current C-4 zoning. Kamloops Film Festival Screening of Shana: The Wolf’s Music The Kamloops Film Festival hosted a screening on March 7 of Shana: The Wolf ’s Music. It was filmed in the Merritt area and locals were hired as actors and crew. The cast and crew were also present at the well-attended screening. The Regular TNRD Board Meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 27, at 1:15 p.m.

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Workshops explore Geopark proposal By Keith McNeill The Times What is a Global Geopark? Should the communities from Sun Peaks to McBride seek to get that international status for this area? Those were just a couple of the questions that a series of workshops held last week by the Global Geopark steering committee sought to answer. The workshops were held in Chu Chua and Clearwater on March 3, in Valemount on March 4, and in McBride on March 5. Although there are about 111 members of the Global Network of National Geoparks, only two are in North America. Stonehammer, which is located in and around St. John, New Brunswick, has been a Geopark since 2010. Tumbler Ridge, B.C., with its unique dinosaur fossils and tracks, was declared a Geopark last fall. Getting Geopark status is seen as less expensive and more achievable than World Heritage status – and could be a step towards that designation. The proposed Wells Gray Geopark would have the volcanoes of Wells Gray Park and area as its centrepiece. Other features to be included would be natural rock bridges, waterfalls, inland rain forests, petroglyphs and so on. Part of the process will be to identify geosites that should be included, said consultant Jennifer Houiellebecq. Speaking at one of the workshops held in Clearwater, she noted that a Geopark would target a particular segment of the tourist market – a segment that would not be likely to defile sensitive sites. Getting businesses to work together would be important, Houiellebecq said. “It’s the beginning of a journey we hopefully can take together,” said Steve Nicol, another consultant. “Getting the application in place will require a lot of

input from everybody.” Upper Clearwater resident John Kurta said he had been surprised at first that the proposal includes Sun Peaks, but now likes the idea. Including the resort municipality would bring in some talented people who are skilled at marketing, he felt. Clearwater’s Jean Nelson wondered if getting Geopark status would help reverse BC Parks’ tendency to neglect Wells Gray Park. Forty years ago the Ray Farm was an outstanding example of how pioneers could use their own efforts and ingenuity to achieve self-sufficiency in the wilderness. Now the farm is badly deteriorated. “It infuriates me,” Nelson said. Jennifer Houiellebecq said having Geopark status might help with getting funding for the park. The Wells Gray North Thompson-Robson Valley global geopark project steering committee is made up of representatives from Simpcw First Nation, Barriere, Clearwater, Sun Peaks, Valemount, McBride, Thompson-Nicola and Fraser-Fort George regional districts, Tourism Wells Gray, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Thompson Rivers University.

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Consultant Steve Nicol (l) explains some Geopark information to Clearwater resident Goldie Krawec during one of two workshops held in Clearwater on March 3.

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The Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce’s Discover China 2015 program was instigated through a partnership with Citslinc International, which is offering the local community and businesses an opportunity to travel to China. Citslinc owner, Leo Lui, presented the Chamber and the District of Barriere with a replica of a Terra Cotta Warrior during the Mar. 16, Discover China information meeting held at the Ridge. The plaque on the warrior states Lui donated the statue as a symbol of the partnership between China and Barriere. It also states, “The Terracotta Army or the “Terracotta Warriors and Horses” is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BCE and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife.”

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Ladies night a huge success for Anti Violence fundraiser Submitted by Barb Gordon, Director, Anti Violence Society The ladies night gala, “Putting on the Glitz” held at the Barriere Lions Hall on March 7 was totally sold out and a great success. Chef Bob Sorenson served an excellent dinner delivered to the tables by members of the Barriere Secondary’s Senior Boys Basketball Team. The Anti Violence Advocates Society extended a big “thank you” to the event’s major sponsors; Stamer Logging, Barriere Lions Club, Women of St Paul Thrift Store, Bev Murphy, and of course the wonderful models who wowed and entertained the crowd. The event was a fundraiser for the Respectful Relationships curriculum that will be implemented in Barriere Elementary and Barriere Secondary schools this fall. This series of courses will be delivered to Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 students and is designed to help break the cycle of abuse. A huge “thank you” was also given out to all the ladies who attended the event and who provided such great support for this important initiative.

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The judges viewed and rated each entry before breaking for lunch. Following the luncheon individual students were called to the gym to give an oral presentation of their experiment or exhibit. Most of the students had a prepared presentation and at the conclusion, the judges questioned the students on such things as how they arrived at the decision to do that particular experiment, and how they felt their experiment would benefit others. Once all of the official judging, interviews and class viewings were completed, an open house for the public to view the Science Fair was held from 3 - 5 p.m.

The judging resulted in 15 of the entries being selected to go on to the Regional Science Fair competition in Kamloops. The students who go on to the next level will be allowed to take their score sheets home, and using the judge’s comments and scoring, will have the opportunity to make changes to their experiment, refine their logs, and polish their oral presentation for a month before submitting their experiment for the Regional judging in Kamloops. If a student’s entry scores high enough at the regional Science Fair Competition, they may be selected to proceed on to the Provincial Science Fair Competition later in the year. Submitted photos: Dawn McCormick

(Above) These 15 Barriere Elementary students have been selected to attend the Regional Science Fair in Kamloops. They are: Halle Smith, Tanner Schilling, Abby Rilcoe, Rowan Johnson, Ty Hartman, Connor Farrow, Hannah Kershaw, Reyse Hudson, Tyson Schilling and Cameron Salle. (Left) The volunteer judges of the 2015 Elementary School Science Fair.

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Citizen of Year: Audrey roasted and toasted North Thompson Star/Journal 2014 Barriere Citizen of the Year, Audrey Rilcoe, was roasted and toasted to a packed house by family, friends and dignitaries at the fall fair hall last Saturday evening. MP Cathy McLeod, plus MLA and Minister of Health Terry Lake were on hand to make presentations to Rilcoe, and to thank her for the work she has done, and continues to do, to help make Barriere a great place to live. Presentations were also made from Mayor Virginia Smith on behalf of the District of Barriere, and Frank Gordon on behalf of the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce and the Thompson Nicola Regional District Area “O”. Citizen of the Year award sponsor, the North Thompson Star/Journal, was represented by editor, Jill Hayward, who made the award presentation to Rilcoe. “The Star/Journal is extremely proud to be able to sponsor this award,” said Hayward, “When you are in the community newspaper business you get to have a pretty good handle on who does what in the community. Most of the names we know, but there are also a lot of good folks out there who we do not. It is with great appreciation that we can thank these wonderful community volunteers be recognizing them as a nominee or as a Barriere Citizen of the Year.” The 2014 nominees were recognized, and those attending presented with a certificate for their achievements. Centenarian Manna(101) and Geordie Salle were in attendance, and special note was made that they were the first to be named Barriere Citizens of the Year in 1988. Great fun was then had by all as a long list of speakers came to the microphone to roast and toast Rilcoe. Flower arrangements, cards and good wishes were in abundance, as were Len and Audrey Rilcoe’s children and grandchildren. In all, awonderful evening to say “thank you” to one of Barriere’s many awesome volunteers.

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North Thompson Star/Journal editor, Jill Hayward, presenting Audrey Rilcoe with the 2014 Barriere Citizen of the Year Award.

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SPORTS Here are the top winners in the Annual Jam Cam hosted by the Barriere Curling Club on March 13 and 14:

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The ice rink filled with youngsters participating in the annual Jam Cam event of Mar. 13 and 14.

First place ‘A’ event (L-r) Sawyer Cousins, Bryce Welz, Tyson Schilling and Ty Hartman.

Jam Cam fun for 48 kids By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The Annual Jam Cam bonspiel for youth was held the weekend of March 13 at the Curling Rink in Barriere. Barriere Elementary School teacher, Louise Dunstan, was the main organizer of the tournament, with assistance from Susan Bondar and Audrey Rilcoe, who are both Leaders of the Youth Curling Program. It was noted that Jam Cam was started by Jacky Peterson approximately 18 years ago. While kids were on the rink, the club’s upstairs lounge was set up for those children who were waiting to go on to play. This gave the children something to pass the time with – games, movies – under parental supervision at all times. Curling club reps noted that due to the generous donations from local businesses the expense of putting on such a grand event was covered. Many of the parents also volunteer when they come to watch their kids; helping out with scoring and other duties. This year, due to an early spring break at school, participation was down somewhat. However, Bondar reported there was still a good turnout, with 48 kids making up 10 teams.

First place ‘B’ event (L-r) Tanner Schilling, Spencer Schilling, Fraser Schilling and Alex Coughlin.

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In between winter and spring, then and now Eleanor Deckert There is a season in between winter and spring. It is not cold, but there is still snow. The daylight comes earlier, but there is nothing growing yet. The mud and clouds are dreary grey, but the swelling buds on each twig hint with a blush of yellow-green. Changes are coming but they’re just not quite here yet. It is interesting, during this in between season, to consider how much we have in common with the people who lived here in the early days. Very differently, we spent winter indoor hours with “screen time” while their winter indoor hours were spent by lamp-light. Then and now, when this in between season arrives, children are so glad to be able to play outside after supper. In both times mothers’ voices scold, “You’re tramping in mud all over the floor!” As the wood shed gets empty but the nights remain cold, Bob Jensen remembers his childhood in McMurphy, cutting down standing dead saplings, branches and breaking apart stumps to pro-

vide firewood during this time of year while his Dad was working away from home. Anne Baker keeps an eye on her root cellar so nothing goes to waste. “I make creative and inventive dishes with whatever needs to be used up,” she explains. Squash and pumpkins might be getting soft. Potatoes start to sprout. Beets look wrinkly. Turnips might develop a mouldy place. Carrots are getting limp. “They don’t have to be tossed. Make soups! Try new combinations! Last year I noticed three turnips that sprouted in the root cellar and I planted them. They grew again and made seeds.” That in between season also involves a great deal of self-discipline. When food is running low, it might be tempting to eat the grains, seeds and potatoes that need to be saved to plant the coming year’s crop. Running low on food Abstaining from what is within reach is an agricultural custom that endures to this day. Lent, the custom observed for 40 days before Easter, includes fasting,

With a little adult supervision and experimentation, a suitable bow and arrow using flexible saplings was made for six-year-old Johnathan Deckert in early spring. Photo by Eleanor Deckert

(L-r) James, his mother, Elizabeth, and Neil Walford lived in the narrow strip of land between the CN right-of-way and the steep river bank at the McMurphy section house. The father, Victor, built this playpen so the boys could play with their trucks safely. Photo by Victor Walford, courtesy of Walford family

confession, penance, prayer and works of charity, such as giving money to feed the poor. Ena Chiasson explains “... giving up something you enjoy” as both an exercise in selfdiscipline and a sign of respect for all that Jesus gave up during his life and death. Lent marks this dreary in between time – in contrast to Easter, which is a time to celebrate “new life” with flowers, baby birds and animals, abundant foods and the joyful colours of spring. Cold mornings. Warm afternoons. It is easy for children to leave their coats, sweaters and jackets at school. Jump rope, hop scotch, ball games in all their variations reappear. Flying kites, bows and arrows, smashing rocks through the ice, stomping in puddles, building dams in the water trickling down the road. These and other childhood early spring activities are nearly

identical then and now. After months of wood smoke, soot and bits of bark in the house, it is time for spring cleaning. The longer daylight makes it easier to see the places that need attention, including the windows. The warmer weather means the doors can be left open for traffic in and out while rugs are taken up to be beaten, bedding is hung outside, cobwebs are swept from rafters, floors are scrubbed. Not yet, but very soon, chickens setting on eggs will appear with their brood. Lambs, calves, piglets and colts will be born. Fawns, calves, bear cubs, pups and kits of all the furry folk enter their first spring. Chicks, tadpoles and all kinds of hatchings will take place. Soon the buzzing insects will awake. Outside workers welcome warm weather The hazards of cold,

dark, snow and ice are receding. Now flooding, mud slides, falling trees challenge the people who work outside all year. Trapping season ends. The furs need to be prepared to sell. Logging comes to a halt during “break-up” - the period from when the frozen roads thaw until they become dry enough to drive on safely again. Highways crews watch for places where a tiny crack might fill with water during the daytime, freeze at night, expand and sheer rocks off. The railroad crews, in the days before electricity, hauled blocks of ice, packed them with layers of sawdust for each section crew to store food all summer. Archie McRae, now deceased and a former resident of Avola and Clearwater, used to harvest birch sap. Much like maple sap, this clear liquid can be

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Busy as a beaver These trees along the Barriere River show recent activity from a beaver or beavers that are in the area.

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Yelowhead 4-H Club held their annual sheep husbandry day on March 8 at the Smith family’s barn.

4-H learn all about sheep STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

By Kathleen Pilatzke Yellowhead 4-H Club reporter

Does film lend itself better to creativity than digital? Making Pictures with

John E n ma n This past week I received the following question, “is film a better creative format than digital?” I admit that the discussion regarding film vs. digital isn’t really that common anymore. Yes, I talk with high school students that are using film in photography classes. Those discussions are mostly about how film works, about processing, and printing, or using different chemicals. Sometimes an older person who stopped taking pictures in the 1980s will loudly tell me digital is unnatural, doesn’t look good, and is cheating. Cheating? That conversation is always humorous. However, it is one-sided and not really worth getting into because any opinion but theirs is going to be ignored. However, this question wasn’t about which is better as a way of making photographs, it was about creativity, and that intrigued me. Creativity is about imagination, original-

ity, and art. My quick answer to that was that I liked both film and digital images. To me, film is a more “tactile” medium than a digital image, and I like the extreme tonality that a good photographer can achieve. I believe digital image files can have more sharpness and a lot more detail. Sometimes that is good, sometimes not. That also depends on the photographer. In my opinion creating an image is what the photographer does. It involves deciding upon the kind of camera and medium one might use, but the camera and medium is just the vehicle for a photographer’s creativity. It is really all about the final image, and how one decides to produce that image for the best visual effect. I think some times that too much is made about the process. The process is just that, a series of actions or steps that one takes to achieve a particular end. I guess what a pho-

tographer does to create that show-stopping photograph is truly interesting, but in the end it is really only about the photograph. The idea that there might be something more creative in making an image with film than with digital doesn’t make much sense. I remember all the possibilities we had with film. Imaginative photographers would select different types of film and change the way they exposed and process it. Photographers probably had shelves of different chemicals for both developing film and making prints, as well as cabinets filled with photographic papers, and all as part of their process to bring out personal creative vision. Now photographers can shoot with cropped or full frame cameras, and instead of dedicated rooms filled with equipment, they load their computers with software programs to help them with their personal creative project. When using film one would previsualize (a term coined by Minor White) how one wanted to produce the final image before releasing the shutter. And I

think many still do that to reach their vision, except now photographers are thinking of programs like Photoshop or Lightroom instead of the chemical processes required with film. There are some photographers that only know film, there are some photographers that only know digital, and there are those that are competent in both. And although they might use film, digital, or both, to produce an image, creativity comes from the photographer and not the process. Maybe I should have just replied to that question about creativity with photographer Ansel Adams’ words, “You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” 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. I sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250371-3069.

The sheep and goat members of the Yellowhead 4-H club are beginning to prepare for the start of their project year. On Sunday March 8, the annual sheep husbandry day was held. The members of both the sheep and goat divisions of the Yellowhead 4-H club were present. The Smith’s barn and animals were used for the husbandry day. Their ewes had already started to lamb and we got to watch a demonstration of docking, castration and ear tagging the lambs. After the demonstration a discussion about how techniques varied between lambs and goats was held. In the morning Maureen Smith gave a talk about the birthing basics for sheep, and in the afternoon Janet Huber gave an overview on raising your lamb. We also cycled through various stations that provided us with information on how to raise your 4-H lamb. Things that we learnt at the stations included; immunization and deworming your lamb, halter making, feeding and judging a market lamb. After lunch the senior sheep members watched videos about how to train your sheep and showmanship. Overall it was a fun day, the weather was great and all the sessions were informative and interesting. A great big thanks to the Smiths for the use of their barn and animals, and all the parents for helping out with lunch and the stations.

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6:30pm music at 7pm at the Little Fort Hall (upstairs) call 2506725116 for more info May 9 - The Gong Show 7pm FF Hall, call 250-672-0301 for talent entries. Tickets available at NTVIC and the Star/Journal May 9: Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Barriere Bandshell 10am12:30pm Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027. Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room). For info call 250-672-0033. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672-5615. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in winter, atx Museum in summer. Barriere & District Seniors Events: Whist - Mon. 7pm, Carpet Bowling - Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 10am-12, Fun Cards - Wed. 1:30pm, Breakfast - every 3rd Sun. at 8am Barriere Youth Group - Fridays ages 12-18 at the Ridge 7-10pm. Enjoy activities, sports and more. Riding Club: Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at NTVIC. www. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975. Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440.

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1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ cup walnut pieces 4 cups baby spinach 1 pear, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional) Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pear, spinach, cranberries, walnuts and onion. Toss well and serve.

6 cups spinach 1/3 cup chopped black olives 1 ½ cup halved grape tomatoes ¼ cup soft cheese, cubed ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 tsp lemon juice Boil orzo. Saute onion and garlic in oil in frying pan over medium/low heat until softened. Add spinach and olives and turn with tongs until spinach is just wilted, about one minute. Add salt and pepper. Drain orzo and add to spinach mixture with tomatoes and lemon juice. Toss. Serve with cubes of cheese on top.

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Clearwater — Garage sale March 28 320 Dunlevy Rd. 10 am - 2 pm Sunshine Valley

Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 220 Dutch Lake Rd, $795/mo, recent renos. Call 250-674-3668

Moving Sale; furniture, tools, household items, etc. 4734 Birch Lane. Mar. 21 & 22 10am-4pm

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca Vacuum Cleaner for sale: Kirby Sentria (upright) w/all accessories incl shampooer and extra bags; under 2 yrs old and like new. A steal @ $350 (original purchase price over $1,000); ph 250-674-2790

Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, home on Bain Rd. Wood pellet & elec heat, 10 acre lot. $1250/mo + util. Mature adult. NS Ph. 403-816-7979 Clearwater: Modern factory 2-bdrm home, fridge, range, w/d, central air, carport. $750/mo Site #7 Thompson Crossing. View 250-587-6151

Suites, Lower Barriere. 1bdrm basement suite. Shared laundry F/S cable & hydro incl $625/mth. N/S N/P 250-672-1821

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Cars - Domestic 07 Camry XLE, Loaded, Immaculate, 145,000 km (93,000 mi), Red, $12,000.00. obo. Call 250-674-3458

Vehicle Wanted Volkswagen van/bus with split front window. Any info pls call Kevin 403-690-7646 or email vdublove@hotmail.ca

Utility Trailers Utility Trailer - Long tongue for towing behind camper w/boat rack and lock up boxes. $600 250-672-2447

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Real Estate Farms Family wanting to buy hobby farm/acreage to build house. Private, quiet, away from main Hwy. 250-569-2238

For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 5 houses for sale or rent. $66,000 - $249,000. Priced below assessed value. 250-674-3668 or (c) 250-6747722. Mornings or after 5 pm.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: 2 bdrm suite in triplex, own entrance, close to town. $600/mo + dd. Avail April 1. Ph Julie 250-674-0188

Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, duplex, large fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $895 + util. DD. Pets neg., N/P, N/S. 250-6720041. Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: Newer mobile home on private lot downtown. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Includes appl. w/d, cable tv, util (heat, etc.). NS, pets on approval. $900/mo. 250-672-9676.

Modular Homes Very attractive 14x70 2 bdrm factory hm, s/f, w/d, d/w, deluxe bath w/sep shower & soaker tub, sunken lvg rm w/feature window. Attached w/shop / util rm. Garden shed. $800/mo. Avail April 1. #24 Thompson Crossing, Blackpool, Clearwater, BC. Ph 250-587-6151

Homes for Rent Birch Island: 3 bdrm home. Sat tv, util & laundry. $875/mo. lg yard. Ph. 250-674-1768

OBITUARIES

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

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

All Are Welcome

Jane Lucinda Lofgren (nee Intermela)

June 28, 1933 – March 5, 2015 Jane Lucinda Lofgren (nee Intermela) passed away peacefully with family by her side in the evening of Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Courtenay Lofgren and is survived by her sons Raymond Lofgren (Karen), Eric Lofgren (Claire) and Shawn Lofgren. She was a proud Nanny to grandchildren Christopher (Breanna), Matthew, Jacob, Hunter, Matt (Lacey), and Bailey. Janie was the youngest of her seven siblings, born in Prince Rupert on June 28, 1933 ,and was married to Raymond Lofgren on June 30, 1956. Their oldest son Raymond Lee was born on August 17, 1958, followed by Eric Martin on March 22, 1963. Raymond and Jane moved to Chemainus on Vancouver Island

in the spring of 1965, and their youngest son Shawn Clifford was born on August 20, 1971. Raymond and Jane were on the rodeo circuit and opened one of the first tack shops on the Island. Her love for all animals was second to none, she had a kind and gentle spirit and all animals loved her. She particularly loved horses, dogs and cats. Jane was an accomplished baker, and was known for her countless batches of goodies that were devoured by her family. In 1989 Raymond and Jane moved to

Little Fort and enjoyed many years on their acreage. She spoke often that these were some of the happiest years of their lives. Jane moved to Barriere in 2000 after her husband Raymond passed away, and lived in Barriere and later at Louis Creek. Jane has many close friends within this area. Jane was an accomplished knitter and crotchetier and in 2007 she knitted 999 pairs of slippers and donated them to the children’s hospital. She truly loved handy crafting. There will be no formal service at her request but a small family gathering will take place in the near future where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Raymond in the peaceful cemetery in Little Fort. On line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.

John E. Wenlock

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Born May 9, 1929 in Chu Chua, B.C., passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on February 1, 2015. Survived by his loving wife Helen, and children: John Greg Wenlock (Lynda), Jerry Wenlock, and Suzanne; Aunt Caroline Fortier and Uncle Allen Williams, Langdon family – Lea, Howard, Gail, Terry, Bruce; grandchildren: Jayne, Johanna, and John Wenlock, numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. Predeceased by his parents: Jack Wenlock and Josephine (Pina) (Fortier) Wenlock, first wife Bertha Matthew, sister Judy Malachowski, brother Harold Wenlock and son James (Jimbo) Wenlock John was fluent in Secwepemcstin and knew the history of Chu Chua; a very talented musician and could play any instrument and sing and yodel (sounded just like Hank Williams Sr. and other great musicians) – worked with BC Forestry Services at the Baldy Lookout and the Adams Lake Lumber Sawmill

at Chase. He grew up in Chu Chua at the old farmhouse and later on moved to Chase. One of his favourite pastimes was watching TV, especially the Young and Restless to see what they were up to. While working at the lookout a grizzly bear came one day and tried to get into the cabin and John hit it on the head with a frying pan and it ran away. No services upon request. A celebration of life and cremains burial will be held later in the Spring.

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Ryan Fadear, of Gabion Wall Systems Ltd., lines up a decorative fence being constructed across the front of Barriere’s Timber Mart facility last Tuesday. The company also constructed the gabion wall to the left that now contains landscaping materials for area gardeners and builders.

Free vegetarian cooking class very well-received By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The Seventh Day Adventists community in Barriere are hosting free vegetarian cooking classes once a week at the Church of St Paul. The classes started March 3, and are happening every Tuesday during this month starting at 6 p.m. The March 3 class was held in the activity room at the church, which had been divided into a dining area and a space for the cooking demonstration. As Pastor John Masigan greeted the participants he said, “We wanted to invite the community to learn about vegetarian cooking and a healthy eating lifestyle that has been practiced by members of our church for generations.” The evening class began with a full course meal of macaroni and cheese, Waldorf salad and green peas; with none of the dishes containing any ingredients derived from animals. Following the meal, the preparation of each dish was demonstrated by women who obviously had used these recipes many times before. Invited to ask questions, participants showed their interest by asking for details about the preparation of the dishes of which they noted “were amazingly tasty”. At the conclusion of the evenings proceedings the hosts served a piece of pumpkin pie with a whipped topping that everyone wanted to get the recipe for; and everyone was happy to find the hosts had handouts ready of the evenings recipes for each participant to take home. Following the cooking class Linda (a regis-

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The Seventh Day Adventists community in Barriere are hosting free vegetarian cooking classes on Tuesday evenings at the Church of St Paul during the month of March. tered nurse) and her husband Devin gave a demonstration of a natural health practice called a ‘Hot Foot Bath’ , which is a local bath that covers the feet and ankles. They noted this procedure increases blood flow through the feet and entire body surface, producing decongestion in internal organs and the brain. At the conclusion, no one was in a rush to leave; with a number of participants gathering around the facilitators to chat with them about the new and interesting things they had learned. Almost all said they would return for the next class. If you would like more information on the upcoming March 24 and 31 classes, or would like to register, please call 250-672-9911.

weather this year means The early arrival of spring many of us are spending more time enjoying the great outdoors. And we aren’t the only ones basking in the unseasonable warmth. The change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. “Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Gwen Barker, Communicable Disease Specialist with Interior Health. The most common tick species in the Interior Health region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick (pictured) can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare. Some ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if attached for several days, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed. Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in low numbers in the Interior region. Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull’s eye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite. “Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, all tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” added Barker. “It is important to watch for signs of ticktransmitted illnesses. Anyone who experiences a bulls-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.” Other precautions include: • Walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas. • Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants, and light-coloured clothing. • Tucking pant legs into socks or boots. • Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin. • Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live. • Having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live. To reduce ticks from entering your home and yard, try these steps: • Keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds. • Keep a buffer area such as wood-chip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded areas or stone walls. Any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas. • Trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard. • Keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house. • Widen and maintain trails on your property. If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Needle-nose tweezers can be used to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic. More information is available at: HealthLink BC file: http://www. healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile01.stm, or: BCCDC Lyme disease information: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/a-z/_l/LymeDisease/default.htm, or: Tick Talk video: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/a-z/_l/ LymeDisease/ticktalk/ticktalkvideos/TickTalkVideoEnglish.htm

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