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Federal Election: Campaign for your vote begins ..... page 3

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The annual Quilt Show at the North Thompson Museum in Barriere provided an amazing display of workmanship and colour for summer visitors. Pictured above is museum summer staff person, Jocelyn Shaw, showing some of the 70 plus quilts that were on display. (Pictured right) Peggy Armstrong, one of many visitors who viewed the showing, says she thoroughly enjoyed the display. The Peoples Choice award for favourite quilt went to the quilts made by Mary Van Sickle (1st) and Sheila Baines (2nd).

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Literacy and Learning Summer Camp kids spend morning at Barriere Fire Department Over a dozen youngsters spent the morning of July 23 at the Fire Hall; all part of a four day Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach Summer Camp.

Thanks to fireman Todd English (pictured right) the kids learned about the equipment, fire safety, what to do in a fire emergency, and of course got to check out the inside of a fire truck.

Camp facilitator Dawn McCormick provided fancy fire department cupcakes, and the kids all received a firefighter helmet, handouts and more. Find more about upcoming summer camps for kids available this month by reading the article on page 19.

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Thompson River drainage fishing ban likely will include First Nations

By Keith McNeill Clearwater Times A recently announced ban on salmon fishing for the entire Thompson River drainage applies only to recreational anglers, according to Murray Ross, director of fisheries with the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada issues separate licenses for the commercial fishery

conducted on Kamloops Lake as well as for First Nations fishing for food and ceremonial purposes.

So far those licenses have not been cancelled, but they could be.

“I expect that, if it is so serious, the licenses will be turned down or turned off,” Ross said.

The commercial fishery on Kamloops Lake usually does not begin until the end of August.

It targets chinook, which are not so vulnerable to warm water temperatures as are sockeye.

“There’s a pretty good chance we’ll not even get chinook,” he said.

Most of the salmon that are caught in the First Nations for food and ceremonial purposes have not yet arrived.

The early summer sockeye are not expected for a few weeks.

The SNTC fisheries director noted that water temperatures in the Fraser River at Hells Gate were recently at record highs for that time of year, although they have since cooled somewhat.

At the same time, water flows at Hells Gate were at record lows for that time.

“This could be the worst year for spawning migration,” he said.

On the other hand,

Ross pointed out that several years ago water temperatures in the Fraser were alarmingly high and water flows were low. Fishing was closed in many locations but then the fish showed up in unexpected numbers.

“Those fish are smarter than we think,” he said. “They’ll get down into the cooler water at the bottom of a lake and recover before going on.”

He was a little surprised the Fisheries and Oceans Canada closed the chinook fishery on the Clearwater nearly two weeks before it was expected to begin.

“I guess they wanted to get their paperwork in order and give people plenty of warning.

They don’t really want to fine people,” he said.

Fishing closures also should include the ocean fishery as well, he suggested.

“Fair’s fair,” Ross said. “If they want to protect the fish, should restrict both.”

Ross said that many First Nations members are concerned about the river conditions. He predicted that, if things remain as they are or get worse, many will restrict their fishing, even without action by federal fisheries.

“It’s DFO’s call.

Keep calm and pray for rain,” he said.

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Struggling economy hot election topic

By Tom Fletcher Black Press Conservative leader Stephen Harper promised an expanded tax break for hiring apprentices Monday, as parties started an extended summer election campaign.

Campaigning in Laval, Quebec, Harper announced that if his government is re-elected Oct. 19, employers will receive a credit up to $2,500 a year for wages paid to qualifying apprentices for all four years of their training.

Harper’s Conservatives established the program in 2006, with a credit of up to $2,000 per year for the first two years, to encourage hiring and training.

NDP leader Thom-

as Mulcair began his campaign emphasizing signs of weakness in the Canadian economy, with the latest statistics showing the economy contracting in the first five months of the year.

“Wages are falling, incomes are stagnant, and household debt is skyrocketing,” Mulcair said at his campaign kickoff in Hull, Quebec. “Middle-class families are working harder than ever, and can’t get ahead.”

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has also focused his campaign on middle-class voters, with a central policy of reducing tax on middle income and increasing it for the top one per cent of income earners.

Green Party leader

Elizabeth May began the campaign in her home riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands. Her economic platform also calls for tax increases for the highest income earners, as well as increasing corporate income tax rates to 2008 levels.

The early election call increases spending limits for parties and caps it for thirdparty advertisers such as labour unions that have been targeting Harper. It also leaves some ridings without nominated candidates.

Another change is in debate formats, as first Harper and then Mulcair declined the traditional debate organized by TV networks. The first national debate is set for Thursday, Aug. 6,

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Campaign for your vote begins

By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week It started earlier and will last longer, but the three men and one woman running to represent Kamloops in the Oct. 19 federal election say the dynamics of the local campaign will change little despite the early call by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Sunday.

“We’ve been prepared throughout, including for a spring election,” said New Democrat candidate Bill Sundhu, who hopes to capture local support reflected in polls suggesting the NDP has its first real shot at forming at least a minority government.

“I can immediately go in campaign mode,” Sundhu said.

Both Sundhu and incumbent Conservative MP Cathy McLeod moved into campaign offices over the weekend that will be opened immediately.

“Our campaign has already started,” McLeod said. “Our team is ready to get going.”

McLeod has overseen a raft of spending announcements this month as speculation mounted the writ would be dropped on Sunday, creating an 11-week campaign period.

“I see it as more gamesmanship,” said Liberal candidate Steve Powrie, an elementary and university teacher .

“It’s just more opportunity to use their [Conservatives]

Canada’s commitment to maintain six fighter jets and special forces support in one of his last acts before calling the election.

Both the NDP and Liberals are promising to end Canadian bombing of Islamic

State positions. Mulcair would withdraw all military personnel from Iraq and Syria, while Trudeau supports keeping military trainers in place, with both promising increased humanitarian aid.

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What is a community?

A community is a group of people.

It is schools.

It is local government.

It is churches.

It is industry and jobs.

It is retail businesses.

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One of these four candidates will wake up on Oct. 20 as the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP. From left: New Democrat Bill Sundhu, Green Matt Greenwood, incumbent Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and Liberal Steve Powrie. huge war chest to push out their rhetoric for a longer time.”

Green candidate Matt Greenwood said the longer election campaign period will not fundamentally change his campaign. He works part-time at ASK Wellness and has some flexibility to change his hours to suit the campaign.

But, he added, the election is extended because the Conservatives’ recent legislation allows spending to be increased along with the longer pre-election period.

“With the Fair Elections Act they’ve pro-rated it [spending].

With a campaign twice as long, you can spend twice as much,”

Greenwood said.

“It’s a fairly cheap move — no pun intended.”

But, McLeod said, critics ignore the fact that along with the official election period comes rules about spending, including for third parties.

“We haven’t looked at our [campaign] budget with the longer writ,” she said. “It puts every party on the same playing field.”

Sundhu, a lawyer, said he started reducing his caseload last year in preparation for the election.

He has one legal file yet to complete, but considers himself in full-time campaign mode.

We all have to work together. All must have the support of the people. Or there is no community.

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The local retailer pays the highest percentage of local taxes. He most often is the civic leader who dedicates his time and talents to his community. He is contacted first for contributions to charitable projects. He provides jobs. Without his store you have no community.

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Editorial;

Early election call raises questions While you are reading the newspaper this morning, it’s likely that federal politicians have already hit the hustings.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper dissolved Parliament on Sunday, triggering an election although Canadians won’t head to the polls until the fixed date of Oct. 19.

Now this is somewhat surprising given that the mandatory minimum length for a campaign is 37 days, and most elections in recent history have been fairly close to that target. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 1926 for a 74-day election campaign.

The question then is why is Harper pulling the plug now, particularly when Canadians are enjoying their summer holidays and backyard barbecues and aren’t interested in what happens in Ottawa?

The answer isn’t particularly clear but obviously Harper and his strategists believe that calling the writ now gives the governing party a solid advantage over the opposition parties, and that could certainly be the case after MPs handed out millions of dollars in grants to various community groups in the past few weeks.

But there is also a danger in launching the campaign early, and that is escalating voter fatigue.

Increasingly, Canadians are tired of what appears to be the new normal in politics — attack, attack, attack, with very few concrete solutions to major issues coming to the table. After 78 days of negative ads from all parties and photo-ops, the public may be completely worn out from the exercise.

What will that do to voter turnout?

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Writer queries pot approval To the editor: Are Supreme Court Justices stepping over their judicial limitations?

Never before in the history of Canada has any Supreme Court Justice been able to declare any drug safe for medicinal purposes without the formal authorization to market or distribute a medicine without a Notice of Compliance issued by Health Canada.

The recent approval by the Supreme Court of Canada for the marijuana drug sales with-

out the approval of Health Canada is a strange phenomenon indeed.

It strikes me more like a democratic dictatorship than anything else.

Is there anyone who holds these Justices accountable?

How? One can only wonder, just who runs the country – the government or the Supreme Court Justices?

Gertie Pool Received by email

Can any political party end the rip-off?

To the editor; Oh, how shameless the greedy oil companies can be.

I thought we heard it all before with their corporate reasons to keep the price at the pump at unreasonable levels.

Interesting to note that one

of their favourite excuses was the $140 price of a barrel of crude.

This week, it is well below $50 a barrel and the price per litre just keeps creeping higher and higher.

Well, folks, there is a federal election this fall. Any political

party that can get this riddle figured out gets my vote.

Our oil and the prices at the pump speaks volumes about government reluctance to address this rip-off cartel.

Patrick Lamb Kamloops, B.C.

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Time to increase minimum wage To the editor; It’s no secret that B.C. is one of the most beautiful regions in all of Canada. However, along with the scenery, comes a high cost of living for B.C. citizens. While these high living costs can mean first-rate living standards for many British Columbians, they do not bode well for the many at-risk children and youth of B.C..

According to the First Call B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, 18.6 percent of children in B.C. live in poverty (First Call B.C., 2014).

How can this possibly be the accepted reality in a developed country such as Canada?

In my mind, the best way for the B.C. government to spring B.C. kids out of poverty is to raise their parents/guardians out of poverty. The most effective way to do this is by increasing the minimum wage.

Why does the minimum wage need to be increased?

According to livingwageforfamilies.ca, in B.C. in 2015, the earnings of a single parent caring for one child, working fulltime over a full year, at $10.25 minimum wage, total $8000 dollars below the poverty line annually (Living Wage for Families, 2015). Due to this reality, many minimum wage earners in B.C. are forced to make difficult choices between things such as paying rent, heating the house, or feeding the children. No child should go to school hungry because his or her parents cannot afford to feed him.

My mother, Jodie Haberstock, has taught at W.L. Seaton Secondary for the past four months and has witnessed the breakfast program that is being provided to teens who come to school without having had a breakfast.

She pointed out that similar lunch programs are put on by the nearby Faith Bap-

tist Church to provide students with a midday meal opportunity as well (Haberstock, 2015). These are just two of many similar programs being operated around B.C. that work to provide students with food that they might not otherwise receive due to the financial status of their families. While these are honourable programs, they highlight an obvious poverty issue that the B.C. government needs to be addressing.

First Call B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition supports the idea that a $15 dollar per hour minimum wage would be necessary to spring B.C.’s at-risk families and youth out of poverty (First Call B.C., 2015).

By the current numbers, about 20 per cent of the B.C. population is under the age of 19 (Wikipedia, 2014) and 18.6 per cent of these children are living in poverty (First Call B.C., 2015). Of B.C.’s total population, a staggering four per cent is made up of children

and teens who are living in poverty!

Increasing the minimum wage for these at-risk teens and their parents or guardians would bring about the change required to lift many B.C. kids out of poverty.

In 2014, the president of the B.C. Federation of Labour said that, “$13 represents the poverty line and we believe that no government should tolerate a wage in British Columbia that, when you go to work full-time, you’re not at the poverty line” (CTV News, 2015).

While increases in minimum wage are often feared because they tend to bring about a rise of prices in the market (inflation), this is not always the case. Inflation, in reality, can be caused by any increase in production cost.

While an increase in minimum wage would constitute this, it is only one of many factors that could have the same effect.

These factors range from the law of supply and demand to governmental tax

changes. While these changes do cause small degrees of inflation, they happen regularly without any astronomical effect on the consumer. Raising minimum wage would likely have a similarly small effect (Dollars and Sense, 2015).

So, what is B.C. afraid of ?

As it stands right now, the B.C. government has plans to increase minimum wage by 20 cents in September (the Globe and Mail). While this is a step in the right direction, this increase falls critically short of the increase that is necessary to help at-risk B.C. families and kids rise out of poverty.

It is imperative that the government raise minimum wage to at least $13/hour so that earners can stay marginally above the poverty line and provide adequately for their children.

For the sake of atrisk B.C. youth, it’s time to change the amount of change in the pockets of British Columbians.

Caleb Haberstock Vernon, B.C.

Opposition parties need to get their act together To the editor; Who, Canadians will be asked in a few months, should be in charge of the political, financial, economic and environmental challenges that affects us all?

Do all incumbent and wannabe politicians give some serious thought to what Stephen Hawking said?: “How can the human race sustain another 100 years?”

The present government, no, dictator, not at all. But all other parties really need to get their act together if they want to replace him.

Justin [Trudeau] should think about what his dad [Pierre] said, after he retired and acquired some wisdom and wrote in his book, Lifting The Shadow Of War: “Cooperation is no longer advantageous, in order to survive it is an absolute necessity. The proper discharge of these functions calls for more than tinkering with the present system.

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Another fatal crash on Highway 5 North

By Kamloops This Week A July 28 afternoon accident on Highway 5 North at Vinsulla has claimed one life and left three people in hospital in serious condition.

Vinsulla is 27 kilometres north of Kamloops.

Sgt. Mike Pears of the RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services said the two-vehicle collision occurred when the driver of a northbound pickup truck was attempting to turn left on to Kealty Road and steered into the path of a southbound Volkswagen Jetta carrying four people — two people in the front seats and two people in the back seats.

One passenger in the rear died at the scene, while the three remaining passengers were rushed to Royal Inland Hospital.

Pears said neither of the rear-seat passengers were wearing seatbelts.

“This collision is an unfortunate reminder of the devastating outcome on two fronts,” Pears said. “The importance of yielding to oncoming traffic when making a turn and the need to wear seatbelts to reduce injury and prevent death.”

The Tuesday accident is the second fatal crash to occur on Highway 5 North that week.

A 23-year-old man died the morning of Sunday, July 26, when his southbound vehicle left Highway 5 North at Heffley Creek.

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The type of toothbrush you use is not as important as HOW you use it. Some people prefer the electric toothbrush because some have a timer that forces brushing for at least 30 seconds per quadrant. Others prefer the manual brush which can be fine if it’s used properly. It’s important to get the brush close to the gums to remove all the plaque from the gum line.

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Side effects do lessen with time so stick to it.

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It wasn’t that long ago you could not buy ibuprofen (for pain and inflammation) or ranitidine (for heartburn) without a prescription. But just because they don’t need a prescription, you should get some professional advice before using them. Our pharmacists can supply that information.

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Wild water Clearwater resident Ryan Groom, age 13, won the prize for being the youngest competitor at the 2015 Clearwater Kayak Festival the weekend of July 25. About 70 people from all over the province and elsewhere around the world took part in the annual Kayak Festival.

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New medal will honor B.C. citizens who do good deeds North Thompson Star/Journal The Province is heralded B.C. Day by unveiling its new Medal of Good Citizenship today.

The medal features British Columbia’s shield, floral emblem and the words, ‘Generosity, Service and Selflessness’.

British Columbians are now urged to consider good citizens making a difference in their communities and nominate them for this new honour.

The front of the Medal of Good Citizenship features the shield of the province. On the back, a stylized version of B.C.’s floral emblem, the Pacific dogwood, and the words, ‘Generosity, Service and Selflessness’ are engraved to honour the kindness and generous acts of recipients.

“This year and going forward, good citizens whose actions are making a difference in their communities will have the opportunity to be officially recognized by the Province,” said Shirley Bond, selection committee chair and Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour. “The B.C. Day long weekend is the perfect time for British Columbians to think about those people in their communities who exemplify good citizenship with acts

of generosity and service and consider nominating them for this provincial medal.”

Nominations for the medal close on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, and details on how to nominate individuals can be found at: www.gov.bc.ca/medalofgoodcitizenship The Medal of Good Citizenship will recognize individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness, and outstanding contribution to community life.

“The design of the medal was carefully considered and includes important elements that hold historical, geographical and cultural significance for British Columbia,” said Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Asia Pacific Strat-

egy and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism. “This medal will honour our most community-minded citizens: the people working in nonprofits, volunteering their free time and continuously striving to make their community a better place.”

The Province relies on citizens to recommend these altruistic individuals for recognition throughout the province. There is no age limit. Nominators are encouraged to identify inspiring youth in their community who have gone above and beyond in their contribution to society.

Nominations are accepted year-round; the closing date is the last Friday in September.

Nominations received after this date will be considered the following year. All nominations will undergo a public nomination process and be reviewed for accuracy to ensure all required criteria have been met. An independent Selection Committee will review all nominations and make recommendations on the selection of recipients.

There is no age requirement for nominations - youth nominations are welcome.

To learn more about the design of the Medal of Good Citizenship, see: www.gov.bc.ca/medalofgoodcitizenship/the-medal

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Mounties release photos of credit-card skimmer

By Kamloops This Week Kamloops Mounties have released photos of a credit-card skimmer that was installed in a gaspump payment slot in Valleyview last week.

Staff Sgt. Edward Preto said the photos are being released to make the public aware of the type of card skimmer used to capture credit-card information at the Chevron gas station at 1795 Trans-Canada Hwy. That unit has been sent to the RCMP’s technical unit for analysis, to determine if the scam netted thieves customers’ PIN numbers.

Preto said Chevron has told police it has put measures in place to prevent such incidences from happening at all Chevron gas stations in British Columbia.

As illustrated in the photographs, the skimmer is difficult to detect and appears to be a normal part of card reader. Skimmers are used by organized crime throughout Canada to access credit-card information.

Skimmed data could be used to manufacture a counterfeit card or the data could be used to make telephone or Internet purchases (also referred to as “card not present” fraud).

While a Chevron employee discovered the skimmer on July 16, Mounties did not alert the public, via the media, until July 28.

Police explained the 12-day delay by saying they did not want to cause “undue alarm if there was no risk.”

An analysis of the skimmer and a review of Chevron records should determine whether the card skimmer was able to collect data. If there was no remote download, police said it’s unlikely the scam netted any information before it was discovered.

To be certain, Mounties are advising motorists who gassed up on or shortly before July 16 to review bank and credit-card records.

Protect Yourself: Report it: • Step 1 – If you have charges on your credit card that you didn’t make, or if you think you may have revealed your credit card number when you shouldn’t have, contact your credit card issuer right away using the phone number on the back of your card. The card issuer will take the appropriate steps to protect you from fraud.

• Step 2 – Contact your credit bureau and have fraud alerts placed on your credit reports: *Equifax Canada Toll free: 1-800-465-7166 *TransUnion Canada Toll free: 1-877-5253823 • Step 3 – Contact your local police • Step 4 – Always report credit card fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by visiting their website at http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index.shtm or by calling 1-888495-8501.

Stop it: Report a lost or stolen card as soon as you notice it’s missing. Your card issuer will cancel your card and issue you a new one.

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actions online or on your monthly statement. If you notice charges that you didn’t make, report them to your card issuer right away.

• Never give out your card number over the phone or Internet unless you know you are dealing with a reputable company.

• Protect your personal identification number (PIN). Don’t share it with anyone or write it down. Memorize it.

• Sometimes scammers will try to trick people into revealing information about their credit cards either over the phone or through e-mail.

It’s important to know that your credit card company or bank would never call to ask for personal information such as your credit card number, expiry number, PIN, or the security number on the back of your card.

• Protect your credit cards like you protect your cash. Never leave them unattended in your car or at work.

• Always check your card when it’s returned to you after a purchase. Make sure the card is yours.

• When traveling, carry your cards with you or make sure they are in a secure location such as a hotel safe.

• Sign the back of a new card as soon you get it.

• Make a list of all your cards and their numbers and keep the list in a secure place. This key information is helpful when reporting lost or stolen cards.

• Beware of all e-mail messages claiming to be from your financial institution. Canadian financial institutions do not send e-mails to their customers asking them to provide account information. In many reported cases of fraud, individuals will receive e-mail from what appears to be their bank asking them to click on a link included in the message. If you click on the link, you are brought to a fraudulent web site that looks just like your bank’s website. This practice is known as phising. When you enter personal information such as your credit card number and expiry date on a phishing site, it’s sent directly to the perpetrators of the fraud. See this website for details: http://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/scamsfraudes/phishing-eng.htm.

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Little Fort residents Family of man hit by not happy transfer truck still wants answers station hours are going to be reduced

By Kamloops This Week

North Thompson Star/Journal A number of residents in the community of Little Fort are stating their displeasure regarding a recent notice given to that community by the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) in regards to solid waste removal.

The notice includes an hours of operation survey and states, “The hours of operation at the Little Fort Transfer Station will be reduced because of low customer count. Beginning October 1st, 2015, the transfer station will operate eight hours per week year round.”

This is a reduction of 16 hours per week in the winter months and 22 in the summer.

The notice states that the TNRD is seeking feedback from the community’s residents to assist in determining the operating schedule that best suits community needs. Six questions are provided seeking input on residents preferred options: four hours a day two days a week or eight hours a day one day a week; what days or day of the week, and what hours.

Residents say they are not happy that there was no prior consultation about the large reduction in hours, and they wonder if the next step will be the loss of their transfer station altogether?

“We all pay taxes to the TNRD and what do we get for it,” said one lady, “All we’ve been getting is our garbage taken away, and now they want to cut that down too.”

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That Langley resident Michael Bennett is alive today could be considered a miracle.

Now, Bennett’s fiancee, Kaily Stevens, is praying for one more miracle — that the couple can keep their wedding date at the end of August.

Bennett, 30, was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver at Sun Peaks on July 19.

He was visiting the ski resort town to celebrate his brother’s stag. Around 2:30 a.m., Bennett and two others were walking along Sun Peaks Road. They had left a club and were returning to their hotel.

“They were walking single file along the shoulder of the road. Michael was in the back and using his flashlight on his phone so they could see,” said Stevens.

The three men heard a truck driving up behind them before it hit Bennett with such force, it sent him flying 20 feet in the air.

“There were no skid marks, [just] clear tire tracks off the road and then the truck driver drove

off,” said Stevens.

“We are only guessing, but maybe the driver passed out, woke when he or she hit Michael, and drove off.”

Police said there would be damage to the truck.

Bennett’s brother and friend ran to his side. He was unconscious and badly injured. It took an ambulance 30 minutes arrive, before he was rushed to Royal Inland Hospital, where he spent seven days, doctors working to repair his broken body.

He has a skull fracture with bleeding under the skull, a broken collar bone and multiple fractures in his pelvis.

“But we have been told he will heal, he will be back to normal one day.

“It’s truly a miracle,” said Stevens.

He was discharged on Saturday and returned to his Langley home, where he is in a body sling and still suffering from a concussion.

His road to recovery will take months, but he will recover, said Stevens.

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Michael Bennett survived a hit-and-run at Sun Peaks on July 19 but his family continues to seek information about the accident. ley for its support and prayers.

“All the phone calls and texts, all the prayers . . . we truly believe that is why Michael is doing so well,” she said.

“We have forgiven the driver. It was a horrible mistake they made.

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and others on the road. This person shouldn’t be driving,” said Stevens.

The truck involved is described as a dark-coloured, older model pickup truck, similar to a Chevy S-10.

Kamloops Rural RCMP investigators issued a plea for information and have said the driver would have known that he or she hit someone and may have told someone about it.

Lead investigator Const. Brett Foley said police are asking anyone with information about this hit and run or who knows of a vehicle fitting the suspect description, operating in the Sun Peaks area, to contact the Kamloops Rural RCMP at 250-3141800 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477(TIPS).

The victim’s family has posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

For the $10,000 reward, call the Lambert and Williams Law Corporation in Victoria at 1-250589-2174.

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SPORTS 101 youngsters take Red Cross swim lessons North Thompson Recreation Society The North Thompson Recreation Society (NTRS) welcomed 101 children who were registered in last months red cross swimming lessons and water safety offered over a two week period.

Participants ranged in age from eight months to 13 years.

The NTRS has been facilitating this program for approximately 13 years and would like to extend a huge thank you to the Feller and Kershaw families in Barriere for allowing this program to thrive through the use of their pools. Their generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

In addition we wish to thank all those who support this program including instructor and lifeguard Brittany Stamer, who spent long days in fluctuating weather and pool temperatures along with her assistants Hannah Feller and Madison Kerslake.

Local businesses were also invaluable through their support in keeping this program going.

Learning water safety is an essential component of a young persons life skills. Participation in swim lesson programs, or having opportunities for a positive experience in the water as a child can influence a persons willingness to enjoy water activities throughout life.

With so many sources of water easily accessible in the North Thompson Valley, we believe this is an important educational program for our community. Knowing how to stay safe or help others can prevent injury and save lives. Whether you go fishing, boating, kayaking, tubing or river rafting, swimming and diving in pools or lakes, paddle boarding, riding water craft or enjoying the fun of skiing and wake boarding, the opportunities are endless and water safety is a must for a lifetime of pleasure near the water.

Congratulations to all those who participated. Have a fun and a safe summer.

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(Above)Red Cross swim lessons were held July 27-31 at the Kershaw’s pool in Barriere. Pictured (l-r): Emily Rainer, Missy Kjellstrom, Travis Higdon, and Spencer Schilling waiting their turn while instructor Brittany Stamer watching Fraser Schilling work on a swimming skill.

(Left) lessons were also held in Barriere on July 20-24 at the Feller’s pool. Pictured (l-r): Petra Hudson, Taya Noble, Liam Murphy, instructor Brittany Stamer, and Nicolas Appel.

Tuesday night dessert a hit

By Leslie Stirling On July 28 my cohort Debbie Rainer deserted me for a camping trip but I was most ably assisted by Donna Salle and Marion Wallace.

Thanks ladies for trying to keep me on the straight and narrow.

The weather was interesting. I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to being cold. I chose to arrive in long pants because of the menacing looking clouds. They did not actually reach their full potential and we ended up with just a few sprinkles. Those who chose shorts were still quite comfortable and we all enjoyed supper on the patio.

My favourite part of ladies’ night is dessert and this week the goodies were provided

by Trudy Forsythe and Betty Foote…thimble cookies and banana cream tarts.

Betty couldn’t golf this week because she had a dentist appointment so she dropped dessert off before she headed to town.

Now that is dedication!

Thirty-three ladies took part…a few less

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Ladies Golf Report than usual but still a lively cheerful bunch.

Carol Hindle took home the Flight 1 low gross honours with a score of 44 with Susan Newberry picking up the low net with a score of 45 (31.5). Both prizes were sponsored by Hub International. In Flight 2 sponsored by Campbell & Co. Marie Hakes scored a 54 to win low gross while Susan Bondar took low net with a score of 57 (37.5).

Stamer Logging sponsored the winners in Flight 3. Low gross was won by Brenda Carl with a score of 67 and second low gross was won by Darlene Nickull with a score of 70. Carol Hindle and Wanda Amos split the deuce pot while the birdie pot went unclaimed.

Try as I might, somehow those pin placement prizes still elude me. Others were more

successful.

Audrey Rilcoe had a long putt on hole 1 to win the AG Foods certificate while Dorothy Warman won the Armour Mountain Office Services prize for her putt. Long drive for Flight 1 was split into two with Carol Hindle winning for 0-19 handicaps (Barriere A & W) and Trudy Forsythe winning for 2032 handicaps (Barriere Timber Mart). The long drive in 2 for Flight 2 on Hole 2 was unclaimed because none of us managed to land on the fairway. Darlene Nickull was more successful for Flight 3 and she took home the certificate from Crystlee’s Hair Design.

Carol Hindle putted well on Hole 2 to win the Country Store Antiques prize and Rose Seymour did the same on Hole 3 to win the Estylo Hair Design certificate. KPs on Hole 4 went to Trudy Forsythe (Bondar Forest Planning) and Cathy Theriault (Carl’s Market Garden) and Hole 6 went to Chris LeCerf (EBL Ventures) and Wanda Amos (Ron

Wallace Trucking).

Longs putts on Hole 5 earned prizes for Cathy Theriault (Knights Inn) and Dorothy Warman (Pottery by Ramona).

The ladies who went into the gully on Hole 7 will have to wait until next week to collect their prize because with Debbie away I just didn’t have the balls for the job.

On Hole 7 everyone had a chance to win the KP in 2 and Carol Hindle won the Rainer Custom Cutting certificate for being closest.

Marie Hakes left with the prize from Sam’s Pizza on Hole 8 by having the longest putt.

Long drives on Hole 9 earned Trudy Forsythe the Station House certificate and Susan Bondar the Val Bella Studio prize. Putting prizes sponsored by Interior Savings Credit Union were earned by Carol Hindle (least-15) and Irene Beeton (most-26). Irene’s attitude is the same as mine...a prize is a prize.

Maybe next week I will actually win one. That thought keeps me coming back.

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Tea with Communities in Bloom judges

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal Volunteers at the Community Garden in Barriere prepared a unique and impressive tea for the Communities in Bloom (CIB) judges who were inspecting the community on July 18 and 19.

The tea was comprised of delicious and not commonly found refreshments, all presented on a white table cloth with floral displays and decorations.

One comment overheard from someone sampling the goodies was, “They are almost too pretty to eat!”

The colourful crystallized flowers were a great hit among the many offerings on the table.

District of Barriere Mayor Virginia Smith, who is also the chair of the Barriere Communities in Bloom committee, said she was very much appreciative of all the work done by the Community Garden volunteers to provide an afternoon tea for the CIB Judges noting, “It was beyond belief ”.

“The volunteers provided beverages made from ingredients harvested from their gardens, such as rhubarb juice, lemon balm iced tea, lavender iced tea and numerous wonderful treats,” said the mayor.

The CIB Judges appreciated the great efforts of their hosts and hostesses and thanked them all sincerely for a delightful afternoon.

Results of the Communities in Bloom judging will be announced this fall.

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The Barriere Community Garden tea for the Communities in Bloom judges who were visiting the town last month was a fun and unique experience for all those who attended. Pictured are some of those in attendance enjoying the fancy and interesting treats made with local garden ingredients.

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North Thompson railroad history – the surveyors change in elevation. Surveyors were sent into the North Thompson valley in 1909 and were successful in finding a route the sea. This railroad project was finished in 1915.

Part two of a series celebrating 100 years of railroading in the North Thompson valley, 1915 – 2015.

Eleanor Deckert What does a surveyor do?

A composer experiences an inner soundscape. Using an agreed upon notation system he can capture his creative experience onto two-dimensional paper. Later, others who understand the notations can read and orchestrate the soundexperience so that an audience can enter the world the composer discovered.

A surveyor experiences an external landscape. Using an agreed upon notation system he can capture his three-dimensional experience onto two-dimensional paper. Later, others who understand the notations can read, orchestrate decisions, plan and build transportation links so that passengers can enter the world that the surveyor discovered.

From ancient times, the surveyor’s skills have brought civilizations forward. To walk into uncharted territory with the intention of planning a railroad bed through the Canadian mountain chains required surveyor crews with an exceptionally large dose of endurance.

The land From north to south the mountain

The water River valleys are to the surveyor’s advantage. This natural pathway it is known to run towards the final destination: the sea port.

River valleys are also a surveyor’s nightmare with various obstacles, dangers and challenges. Complex measurements have to be taken. Marshlands are unacceptable roadbed. Hazards mean money.

A 1913 catalogue picture is labled "Solar Transit." The surveying device measures north, level, angles on the horizontal and vertical, and straight ahead. This costly and accurate instrument had to be transported with great care. Submitted graphic

passes are: Dease Lake, Pine, McGregor, Robson, Yellowhead, Athabasca, Howse, Kicking Horse, Vermillion, Simpson and Crowsnest Pass.

The route Sandford Fleming (responsible for proposing standardized 24-hour times zones) oversaw the surveyor’s maps begun in 1871* and favoured the route through the Yellowhead Pass, although others decid-

ed to build Canada’s first transcontinental railway (Canadian Pacific) through Kicking Horse Pass. *”The numbers are staggering: 800 men in 21 divisions toiled, suffered and surveyed 46,000 miles of line of which 11,500 miles were laboriously measured.”railways. library.ualberta.ca The company During the decades of the late 1800s, several competing

railroad companies jockeyed for position juggling the pros and cons of alternative routes, seeking pledges of finances, clarifying legal matters and negotiating with various levels of government.

William Mackenzie and Donald Mann, familiar with railroad building, formed the Canadian Northern Railway in 1901.

The Yellowhead Pass was chosen because it offered the least

The grade Over a distance of 100 feet, how many feet does the roadbed rise? This measurement is called “the grade” and is of primary concern. No more than two per cent grade is the ideal.

More than this and the increased fuel costs needed to move the weight rapidly multiplies.

To achieve this barely perceptible grade, tunnels and switchbacks, trestles and fill, river crossings and bridges are necessary expenses in the beginning to save ongoing expenses later.

The tools Besides the axe, all of the normal travelling gear and supplies for a lengthy overland crew, the three main

tools of the surveyor are: rod, chain and theodolite.

The rod was 11 feet long with painted measurement units marked, made of well-seasoned yellow pine which had been immersed in boiling paraffin to prevent variations.

The chain, 66 feet long made of 100 links, must be held with the same tension when each measurement was taken.

The theodolite was an instrument on the bearing table on the top of the surveyor’s tripod which was a composite of: a compass (orient to magnetic north), bubblelevel (horizontal level), plumb-bob (straight down to reference point), cross-hair site (view the markings on the rod), azimuth scale (horizontal degrees), elevation scale (vertical degrees).

The skills Accuracy is the point. Errors can include: the difference between magnetic north and true north and how longitude changes when latitude changes, any damage to any of the instruments, changes in temperature and humidity, tension of the chain, even the handwriting of the record keeper can bring misunderstandings and errors.

Complex calculations are involved when surveying barriers and routes around them. Are records made at the time mea-

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surements are taken, or from memory at the end of the day?

Any time there is a suspicion of error, the survey crew must repeat measurements, beginning with whatever previous reference point was certain.

Constant and variable The present reference point is a constant. The uncharted point up ahead is a variable. But, each time a step forward is taken, exploring into the unknown, carrying equipment through the mud and mire, as the measurements are taken and recorded, the new point becomes a mathematically known legal point that can only exist in one place. And so on and so on until the transcontinental roadbed can be plotted.

Edmonton to Vancouver It’s just over 600 miles. In 2015, we are so accustomed to zipping along, checking the GPS, listening to music, comfy seats, air conditioner or heater adjusted to our liking.

It’s hard to comprehend the contrast with travel conditions before 1915, and be grateful for the surveyors who made it through the first time: boots and axe, rod and plumb-line, paper and pencil, the complex transit and a simplicity of the 66-foot long chain.

We don’t know their names. We don’t know their story. But we do travel along their path.

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A photographer’s workflow Making Pictures with

By Jeff Nagel Black Press

John E n ma n This week there was quite a discussion in my shop about the selection of software for producing quality images.

Today photographers are clicking camera shutters more than compared to just a few short years ago when photography was ruled by film. Exposing four or five 36-exposure rolls while on vacation, or at a family event, was pretty much the norm instead of the 600, or 1600, captures filling memory cards today.

We each talked about our personal workflow for editing images.

The following is some of what I added regarding my own workflow, and some of the programs I use to speed things up.

When I get home with images in my camera the first thing I do is remove the memory card, insert it in the card reader attached to my computer, and begin the process of downloading. I am usually excited with anticipation about the images I have just captured and I want to see them right away.

I begin with a program called Photo Mechanic from Camerabits.com.

Photo Mechanic is a fast and easy way to work with and manage groups of photos. I open up a screen full of pictures, select those I want to keep, batch-rename them, and move them to a new folder. The process is very fast and in a short while I can go through and review what I have just photographed.

I don’t leave my image files waiting very long before I start to work on them.

I am always excited; I hate waiting, and I enjoy working on my pictures. Years ago I would be in my photo lab, with the stereo turned up, happily developing, and printing enlargements in a darkened room only illuminated with red and amber lights.

Nowadays I am still happily “developing”, but with the music coming from bigger speakers in my living room and I am sitting in a comfortable chair instead of standing on a rubber mat in my basement darkroom. There are no wet trays; there are no coloured lights, just a couple of big, bright computer displays with colourful pictures. I then start the process of enhancing images, and for that I employ several programs.

Of course there is the ever-familiar Photoshop, however, depending on how I decide to fine tune my images I might choose to use the feature packed Perfect Suite program from Ononesoftware.com.

Perfect Suite is a photo editor that works as either a standalone application, or plug-in editor, to Adobe Photoshop that includes some pretty exciting tools.

For years photographers have used graduated filters to cope with the contrasts of bright sky, and low light foregrounds with deep shadows, or bright highlights,

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Using programs such as Photo Mechanic, Photoshop, Perfect Suite, and Photomatix can speed post-processing of images, reduce time behind the computer, and still produce quality images. when photographing landscapes.

Although I don’t recommend getting rid of those filters yet, there is a program that may save lots of time usually spent in Photoshop lightening and darkening those landscape pictures. It is called Photomatix from HDRsoftware. com.

Photomatix combines more than one exposure of a single subject that is exposed from the darkest shadow to the brightest highlights by creating an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image.

Finally, I will reach into a powerful and fun collection of finetuning programs from N i k s o f t wa re. c o m ’s easy to use image editor that allows me to compare and make different adjustments quickly.

Most of my images are pretty good when I finish them in Photoshop. However, in my continual quest to speed up my postprocessing of images,

reduce my time behind the computer, and still produce quality images I find that combining these five programs fits my workflow perfectly.

I know that new cameras and lenses are what most photographers lust after, but I think if you are trying to justify expensive equipment purchases to your spouse, partner, or banker, it might be easier if you are already making show stopping, eye-catching pictures. Check the programs I have mentioned (always try their trial copies first) and see if they are for you.

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Aromatic Coconut Rice

Ingredients 3 Tbsp coconut oil (for vegan option) or clarified butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon) 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 2 cups basmati long grain rice 1/2 cup grated, unsweetened coconut 2 cups unsweetened coconut water* 1 3/4 cups plain water 3 cardamom pods 5 whole cloves 1 stick cinnamon * If you don’t have access to packaged coconut water, add 1 cup of grated coconut to 4 cups of water, bring to a simmer, cover and remove from heat, let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then strain. Use in place of the coconut water and plain water for this recipe.

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Stir the rice into the onion mixture to coat with the oil or butter and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the grated coconut to the rice onion mixture and stir in the coconut water and the water. Stir in the cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon. Increase heat to bring the rice mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat the low, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

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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 250-672-9934

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916.

Barriere Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome.

Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. 672-0029 Barriere Genealogy: once a mth at the Library, except Jul/ Aug. For dates/times call 250-672-9330.

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

Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728.

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. 250-6729943.

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

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

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

Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on

Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am.

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

Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930.

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

Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill 250-319-8023.

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.: Wednesdays, 7pm, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 6721070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 6725660.

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

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

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A big thank you to all our customers and friends for the years of support. ~ Linda and Rod Gilbert Jenkins Road Garden Centre

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Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall 72 Taren Dr. Open to Everyone For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

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RN, LPN and HCA position in Prince George, Kelowna, Fort St. John, Terrace. On-call, casual position with full-time hours currently avail. in Pr. George for HCAs. Send resume to hsellors@bayshore.ca, F: 250-717-7538.

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BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms Auction. Sat., Aug. 29, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Estate Stan Andruski of Manitoba. Website catalogue w/pictures online.

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Barriere Employment Services YOUR GATEWAY TO LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION RANCHHAND - Louis Creek BC0705 JANITOR - Firefly Enterprises BC0696 MEAT CUTTER – AG Foods BC0683 LEAD HAND/APPRENTICE – Woodco BC0674 TIRE TECHNICIAN – Insight Tire BC0669 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – Yellowhead Community Services CB0651 CARE AIDE - Barriere Home Support BC0655 MECHANIC - Act 1 Services BC0635

CASHIER – A&W BC0630 COOK - A&W BC0685 CONSTRUCTION HELPER – Green Creek Timber BC0629 DRIVER - Hy’s North Transportation BC0453 MAINTENANCE PERSON –Yellowhead Pioneer Residence Society BC0700 ASSISTED LIVING WORKER- Yellowhead Pioneer residence Society BC0699

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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

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Misc. Wanted Wanted to buy: Used record player and/or with a tape combination. Call 250-587-6336

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Clearwater: 222 Dutch Lk Rd, 4 bdrm (2 up/2 down), full suite downstairs, $135,000; 225 Murtle Cres, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 10 yrs old, $249,000; 414 Buck Rd, 2 bdrm MH on own lot, $66,000; Vavenby Peavine Rd, 3 bdrm up, 1 bdrm suite down, on 4 single lots, new renos, $185,000.

Ph. 250-674-3668 mornings 9 am - noon, eve 5:30 pm - 9 pm

Birch Island: 3 bdrm home.

Sat tv, util & laundry. $900/mo.

Avail now. Ph. 250-674-1768

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Houses For Sale Clearwater Houses for Sale 220 Dutch Lk Rd, 3 bdrm house, $119,000.

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Trucks & Vans 1994 Dodge Caravan. Economical. Reliable. Many improvements. Extra rims, tires.

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CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

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Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) Bible perspectives Sunday 7am on 93.1 Radio 10:30am - Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 250-672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

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

Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: Lg 1 bdrm apt (750 sq.ft.) on quiet St. in quiet 4-plex bldg. Apt has priv balcony w/good view and is located in the town of Barriere with a population of around 2,000.

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Vern Douglas Fortier

October 29, 1963 – July 30, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of VERN DOUGLAS (Vinnie) FORTIER October 29, 1963 – July 30, 2015, age 51.

Vern always said “If you can draw it, I can build it!”

He will be deeply missed by his two daughters Kylie (Eric) and Erica, with their mother Donna. He is predeceased by his brother Howie.

Vern’s spirit will continue to live with his family, parents Len and Myrt; siblings Deb (Wayne) Ross, Fred (Mary) Fortier, Willi Fortier (Susan), Greg Fortier and Tom Fortier; as well as nieces, nephews,

aunts and uncles, and many other relatives and friends.

Vern passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

The family would like to thank Dr. Campsall, Dr. Trutsov, nurses Kalea and Holly and the other doctors and nurses in the Emergency and ICU departments who were extremely caring and went above and beyond during this difficult time.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Canadian Liver Foundation.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.

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Fall Fair Tidbits Start Getting Ready For The 2015 North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo

Are you going to enter one of the Fall Fair Parades?

“Okay, this summer is officially flying by and it is August already. Now it’s time to start thinking about your entry for the Fall Fair parade. The parade already has both Shriners groups returning this year, as well as some new groups,” says Parade Marshall Charlie Kibble, “ I would love to see some more local businesses involved this year – it’s a great opportunity to get seen in the community.”

This year the theme of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo is “Goats”. What will you pick for your float theme?

Start now putting together ideas and begin gathering and arranging everything needed to decorate your entry for one of the two Fall Fair Parades; whether it is the main parade on Saturday, Sept. 5, or the family parade on Monday, Sept. 7.

The main parade has prizes for the Best Float (commercial, club, and group), Decorated Cars (commercial, group/club, and individual), Antique Cars, Best Costume - Walking (group, individual and comic), Best Horse and Rider (authentic, comic, group), and Best Horse Under Harness.

The family parade has prizes for Decorated Tricycle, Decorated Bicycle (pair, group and individual), Motorized Unit (which includes scooters!), Decorated Wagon, Decorated Stroller, Best Dressed Cowboy, Best Dressed Cowgirl, Best Dressed Super Hero, Best Costumes (general), Costumed Child and Pet (pair, group and individual), Costumed Child on Horse (pair, group and individual), and Best Group on Float.

Keep these different categories in mind when deciding on what your entry in the parade will look like. Compete with friends and neighbours for cash prizes or ribbons, and encourage everyone you know to participate or come out and watch.

The Parade Marshall is also looking for any volunteers that can help out on Saturday morning to muster the parade. It’s a fun morning and your help would be very much appreciated.

If you have any questions about the parade feel free to contact Charlie Kibble at: 250-682-6746 or charliekibb@hotmail.com or on Facebook.

For a complete list of categories, pick up your copy of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo catalog at area businesses, the Star/Journal, or at the Fall Fair office in the Barriere IDA mall. The Fair office will be open Wednesday through Saturday from Aug. 12 to Aug. 29. Hours: Wed. to Fri. 10 am - 4 pm; and Sat. 10 am - 1 pm. You can also go to: www.fallfair-rodeo.com where you will find the catalogue online.

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NTVIC summer camps rocking Barriere kids North Thompson Star/Journal Summer Camps for kids at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre (NTVIC) in the Barriere Ridge last week hosted Cynthia Snider, the ‘Night Owl Artist’ rock painter from Kamloops.

Snider did a two day seminar for 20 participants, who all had a grand time eagerly painting on dozens of rocks of all shapes and sizes to take home and display.

The balance of the week’s camp also gave kids an opportunity to work on paper mache creations, popsicle stick bracelets, and team challenges with paper airplanes and kites. All this was then followed by a contest using spaghetti noodles, marshmallows and tape to see who could build the tallest creation.

The week proved to be entertaining for everyone including the instructors and helpers; Alex, Ashley, Katie, Taylynn and Beverly.

This week’s camp is titled ‘Fun with Science’, and gives students an opportunity to do hands on science experiments combined with an abundance of fun while learning.

The following week of camps will feature Netball and Mixed Sports.

Classes run from Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m.. to 1:30 p.m., with no need to preregister. The cost is very affordable, just $2 per day. Students are asked to bring a lunch, but snacks and water is provided.

NTVIC report all of the camps, which began the beginning of July, continue to be well attended with an average of 18 children a day.

These summer camps have been made possible by funding and support from Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach, Thompson Nicola Regional District Area ‘O’, NTVIC, the District of Barriere, North Thompson Communities Foundation, Yellowhead Community Services, Thompson Valley Players, Lower North Thompson Community Forest Soiciety, Barriere Volunteer Fire Department, and the North Thompson Star/Journal.

New help preventing violence against women and girls area

Hello world

North Thompson Star/Journal Last week, on behalf of the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo, announced a new project that will help end violence against women and girls in the Kamloops area.

White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Health Society is receiving $200,000 for its project to reduce and prevent violence against women by developing an outreach strategy and improving access to community services for Aboriginal and other women who have experienced violence and abuse and developing workshops to engage men, women, and service professionals on these issue in the Kamloops area.

Through this 30 month project, the organization will work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop and implement these strategies and workshops, and map key resources to address this issue.

This project was selected through Status of Women Canada’s call for proposals entitled Working in Partnership to End Violence against Women and Girls.

Since 2007, the Government of Canada has provided more than $162 million through the Status of Women Canada for more than 780 communitybased projects. Of this amount, more than $71 million has been invested in projects to reduce and prevent violence against women and girls.

Submitted photos:

Last week’s Summer Camp for kids at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre (NTVIC) in the Barriere Ridge hosted Kamloops rock painter Cynthia Snider. She is pictured here (far right) with the kids showing off some of the colourful rocks they created during the camp.

This fledgling sapsucker woodpecker was spotted peeking out of a nest inside a tree stump during a family hike to Sheila Lake on Trophy Mountain in Clearwater last month.

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