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North Thompson drought level increased to a 4

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Long list of conditions for Trans Mountain ..... page 3

Buttheads, drone dummy add to wildfire threat ..... page 5

Drought spurs more cattle to auction in Kamloops ..... page 5

B.C. expands responsible liquor service training New requirements start Sept. 15

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Bike park a great place to hang out and make friends Kids at the Barriere Bike Park beside AG Foods had a great time last week cycling around the track, keeping cool in the shade and posing for pictures. Most importantly though they got to hang out with other youngsters from the community, some older, some younger. When the smallest rider got stuck on an upgrade and started crying - another went over and helped her up so she could carry right on riding her pink bike.

Pictured: (front to back) Sterling Therrien, Lily Therrien (l), Exton Harding, and Quinn Harding (r).

Responding to continuing dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 4 drought rating for the North Thompson Region due to ongoing low stream flows.

At Level 4, conditions are extremely dry. Recent short, localized rain events have had minimal impact, and further declines in stream, lake and aquifer levels could lead to water shortages and affect people, industry such as agriculture, wildlife, and fish stocks. All water users, including those who access groundwater, are urged to maximize their water conservation efforts.

The establishment of a Level 4 drought advisory, signals that regional water managers may take additional regulatory actions if they are deemed necessary. Any such actions will be site specific depending on individual stream conditions. Specific actions could include the temporary suspension of water licences or short-term water approvals in affected watersheds if necessary. Ministry water management staff will continue to monitor conditions, work closely with First Nations, local governments and key stakeholders, and provide updates as the need arises.

Although residential, agricultural and industrial users within municipalities and regional districts backed by reservoir storage are less vulnerable to water supply shortages than water users served by smaller water systems from streams, lakes and wells, all water users are encouraged to observe local water conservation bylaws to prolong water supplies and to maintain flows for fish and ecosystems.

Water users are also reminded to ensure that water intakes are screened to prevent fish from being pulled into water systems as water levels drop. Low water levels can impede the passage of salmon to spawning grounds, increase susceptibility to disease, or cause stranding or death due to low oxygen and high water temperatures.

Water conservation is everyone’s responsibility. Many communities in B.C. are prepared to deal with water supply shortages and low streamflow conditions through drought management plans and water conservation programs that are already in place.

Learn More: • B.C. Drought Information: http://www.livingwatersmart.ca/ drought/ • B.C. Drought Level Map: http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/lowflow/ droughtmap.htm • B.C. Drought Response Plan (June 2015): http://www.livingwatersmart.ca/drought/response.html • What Can You Do?: http://www.livingwatersmart.ca/drought/action.html • Agriculture Drought Strategies: http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/emergency/Drought/Drought.htm • Irrigation scheduling techniques and water conservation: http:// www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/business/natural-resource-industries/agriculture/agriculture-documents/resource-management/factsheets-andpublications/500-series/577100-1_irrigation_scheduling_techniques.pdf • For assistance in developing an irrigation schedule: http://ag-calc. irrigationbc.com/ • Environment Canada Water Conservation: http://www.ec.gc.ca/ water/en/manage/effic/e_weff.htm

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Long list of conditions for Trans Mountain pipeline approval

By Tom Fletcher Black Press The National Energy Board has released a draft list of 145 conditions for approval of Kinder Morgan Canada’s oil pipeline expansion project, including environmental protection plans for land and marine operations.

Conditions include the possibility of dredging for the expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, where the original Trans Mountain pipeline has delivered crude oil and refined products since 1953.

Kinder Morgan is proposing to twin

the line to ramp up shipments of diluted bitumen from northern Alberta that began intermittently in the late 1980s. The $5.4 billion expansion project would nearly triple the line’s capacity to 890,000 barrels per day, resulting in a seven-fold increase in oil tankers entering and leaving Vancouver harbour.

Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said Thursday the company will be seeking clarification on the timing of some of the conditions, and will file its comments to the NEB review panel Aug. 20. Most major conditions, including

plans for watercourse crossings along the route, are to be filed at least 90 days before construction begins.

“Our initial review of the draft conditions is that they are rigorous but achievable,” Anderson said.

NEB hearings are to resume Aug. 24, where the B.C. government is expected to formalize its position, based on Premier Christy Clark’s five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines.

They include a “world-class” spill response capability on land and sea, approval and benefit sharing by affected First Nations, and a still-undefined

“fair share” of benefits for the province.

Those conditions were included in B.C.’s position opposing the Enbridge Northern Gateway project, which the federal government approved with its own list of more than 200 conditions.

The province does not have authority to veto either pipeline project, as each would run from Alberta to B.C. Draft conditions for Trans Mountain include identification of all sites on the proposed second line affected by earthquake, including the “Holocene for Sumas Fault, Vedder Mountain Fault, Fraser River-

Auditor problems confirmed Black Press The release of a spring survey of B.C. municipalities confirms the problems that led to the firing of B.C.’s first Auditor General for Local Government in March.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities surveyed the 17 local governments that had participated in former AGLG Basia Ruta’s reviews

by March. All but one responded that AGLG staff and auditors lacked understanding of how local government operates in B.C. One community with RCMP service said the AGLG was “not quite sure how to assess our situation” because the municipality had little discretion over the terms of its policing contract.

The survey also found that high turnover in Rutia’s office hampered its performance audits. That was one of the factors that led to Ruta being fired, after she refused to cooperate with a review of her office’s functions.

Former B.C. auditor general Arn van Iersel was appointed acting AGLG in April and is working with the UBCM on its recom-

Acting Auditor General for Local Government Arn van Iersel mendations, including training of audit staff.

Hired to execute an idea proposed by Premier Christy Clark in her 2012 bid for the B.C. Liberal Party leadership, Ruta set herself a target of 18 audits in the first year. Clashes with staff at her Surrey of-

fice and her supervising board began to emerge, and only one audit was completed in that time.

Private jobs fall, self-employment up The unemployment rate in B.C. held steady at six per cent in July, with a reduction in private-sector jobs offset by increased public sector employment and selfemployment.

BC Stats reported that private sector employment fell by 4,500 jobs from June, while private sector jobs grew by 1,800 and the number of self-employed rose by 2,100. Compared to July 2014, self-employment was up by 9,800 while private sector employment was down 8,300.

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ment rate tied with Alberta for third lowest in the country in July.

Saskatchewan was lowest with 5.2 per cent and Manitoba second lowest at 5.8 per cent, compared with a national rate of 6.8 per cent.

B.C.’s commodity exports increased 9.1 per cent in June, with increases in forestry products, farm and fishing products and energy.

Exports were up 12.8 per cent to the U.S. and 5.1 per cent to the rest of the world.

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B.C. Views with Tom Fletcher

With more time, will more voters care?

Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign.

They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties.

And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not.

That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise.

First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper.

Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers.

On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted.

May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these.

The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care.

The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees.

Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far.

Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny.

Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt.

Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure.

Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67.

All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss.

Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment.

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

Idea person wanted for NTCF To the editor; Are you an ‘idea’ person or a ‘big picture’ thinker?

Would you like to be on a team of individuals with a vision of connecting caring communities in the North Thompson?

Volunteering with our local Communities Foundation may be a great place for you to consider investing your time and skills.

Currently we are looking for new board and committee members with computer skills, accounting knowledge, social media skills or have strong communication skills, and an interest in the future of the valley. If this describes you, we invite you to contact us at ntcommunitiesfoundation@gmail.com for further information.

The North Thompson Communities Foundation’s annual general meeting will take place in Clearwater during the third week of September. Please watch this newspaper for our advertisement.

Since the North Thompson Communities Foundation covers the entire North Thompson Valley we actively welcome inquiries from all communities within the valley.

Thank you for your interest.

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Buttheads, drone dummy add to wildfire threat

By Tom Fletcher Black Press Forests Minister Steve Thomson called for public assistance Monday to identify those responsible for careless wildfire starts, or unauthorized intrusions into evacuation areas and restricted airspace.

The B.C. Wildfire Service had to ground eight helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft for three hours while battling fires around Oliver Sunday, due to an unauthorized drone flying in the area.

Thomson was at Oliver airport when crews were called back from efforts to contain the Testalinden Creek and Wilson’s Mountain Road fires that threaten the community.

“You could really see the frustration of the pilots and our wildfire team,” Thomson said.

“Ticked off would probably be too mild a term to talk about their reaction. It’s really something that is just not acceptable.”

Despite the interruption, the B.C. Wildfire

Service estimated the Testalinden Creek fire south of Oliver to be 40 per cent contained, and the Wilson’s Mountain Road fire just north of Oliver was 70 per cent contained as of Monday.

Reports of a video showing a smoker igniting the volatile fire west of Rock Creek have not been confirmed, Thomson said. He asked for anyone with video or other evidence of careless smoking or hazardous activity to contact their local police or the B.C. Wildfire Service (1-800663-5555 or *5555 on mobile).

The Rock Creek fire remained unconfined at about 3,750 hectares Monday, and has destroyed 30 homes. Chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek said the fire has not spread significantly since it was reported last week, but with hot days ahead that could change.

There were 44 new fires reported Sunday, making a total of 239 burning by Monday. There have been 292,000 hectares burned and $207 million spent so far this year, almost the same as this time last summer.

Drought spurs more cattle to auction in Kamloops

By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week Ranchers running out of grass and water are responding to this summer’s drought by bringing cattle to market early, rather than betting that the weather will turn.

More than double the number of cattle went through auction this week at the B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative Association in Kamloops compared to the same week last year.

“I’ve got some guys running out of pasture,” said auctioneer Wayne Jordan.

“For others, drinking water for livestock is an issue.”

The federal government announced measures this sum-

mer encouraging ranchers to reduce their cattle numbers in wake of the drought across Western Canada.

The program also allows ranchers to move some of the resulting income to next year.

Barriere rancher Ed Salle said the dry conditions are affecting all operations.

“In our area of the North Thompson, it’s a little less dry.

It’s a wait and see.”

If conditions don’t improve, Salle said many ranchers will bring cattle to market early or choose not to hold animals over winter due to shortages of feed.

“The problem is, you can’t find feed even if you have they money to buy it,” Salle said.

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Bringing cattle to market in summer rather than fall will result in lighter weight and, therefore, less revenue for ranchers.

Offsetting that reality is prices that continue to climb.

Jordan said prices given to ranchers by cattle buyers, who will send animals to

Alberta feedlots and then to slaughterhouses, are up roughly 20 per cent over 2014 — a record-setting year itself.

“Prices are still strong,” Jordan said.

“Strength in the U.S. dollar really helps.”

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Fair office open for business The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo office is now open in the Barriere IDA mall until Aug. 29 for exhibitors to drop off their entry forms. The office is open Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a complete list of categories stop at the office, or pick up your copy of the entry catalog at area businesses or the Star/Journal; or find it online at: www.fallfair-rodeo.com. Livestock entries close Aug. 22; exhibit hall entries must be into the office by 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28, or a late registration fee of $5 will apply; lawn tractor race entries close Aug. 28; Light Horse Show entries close Aug. 29.

Pictured (l-r) is NTFFRA members Pat Paula and Dawn McCormick working in the Fall Fair office last week.

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Protecting BC Parks through stronger policy Area parks included in proposals; Finn Creek Park, North Thompson River Park, Lac Du Bois Grasslands Protected Area North Thompson Star/Journal VICTORIA - A new policy for issuing investigative use and research permits will ensure provincial parks and protected areas are preserved and protected, and B.C.’s parks remain off limits for any new industrial activity.

The new policy improves clarity, certainty and authority for issuing park use permits for activities related to research and investigative use.

Ensuring studies that improve knowledge of potential park impacts can be undertaken in provincial parks is vital in making informed decisions, and will be especially important if requests for adjustments to park

boundaries are eventually proposed.

Investigative use and research permits will be considered only after a thorough review of protected area values, including both management plans as well as impact and conservation assessments, with the primary consideration being the protection of natural resources.

Research and information gathering activities could include such things as soil sampling for archaeological assessments, collection of plant and animal specimens, or the installation of gauges and instruments to measure environmental conditions.

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Public consultation on the draft policy took place following the introduction last year of Bill 4, the Park Amendment Act, 2014.

The research permit policy can be found at: http://wwwd.env.gov. bc.ca/bcparks/permits/ consultation/researchpolicy.html The Park Act is one of the principal pieces of legislation governing protected areas in British Columbia. Amendments made to the Park Act in 2014 do not allow, promote or otherwise enable industrial projects in parks and protected areas.

In order for land to be removed from a park, a boundary adjustment must be made

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because new industrial activity will not be allowed in our parks.

Before any proposed park boundary adjustment is considered, a very rigorous exercise must be undertaken requiring public, First Nation and local community consultation, a review of alternatives to avoid the park and the completion of environmental assessments.

Ultimately, boundary adjustments require legislative approval.

“Protecting our natural spaces is a priority,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Environment, “This policy provides more clarity around how research and information-gathering activities will be undertaken in B.C.’s parks and protected areas, which allows us to make informed decisions.”

British Columbia has the highest percentage of its land base dedicated to protected areas in Canada, and one of the largest protected areas systems in

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There are currently five active boundary adjustment proposals, potentially affecting eight of B.C.’s 1,029 parks and protected areas. Active Stage 2 Boundary Adjustment Proposals include: Parks Kleanza Creek Park, Finn Creek Park; North Thompson River Park; Lac Du Bois Grasslands Protected Area; Bridal Veil Falls

Park; (a resource use permit is being sought for Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area), Kalamalka Lake Park, Nahatlatch Park, and Sasquatch Park. Information on these proposals is available on the BC Parks website at: http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/bcparks/PBAProcess/ Since 2004, just 0.028% of the 14 million hectares in the

provincial protected areas system has been affected by boundary adjustments.

During the same period, over 3.3 million hectares were added.

This includes converting the designations of some existing areas totalling more than 500,000 hectares to Class A parks and conservancies to provide an increased level of protection.

B.C. expands responsible liquor service training Submitted VICTORIA - Serving alcohol at events isn’t always fun - it can actually get quite challenging which is why government is ensuring that event servers have specific training to deal with tough liquor service scenarios.

A new Special Event Server training program (SES) is now available at www.specialeventserver. com for licence holders, managers and servers - paid or volunteer - at all special occasion licensed events with less than 500 guests.

The course, which takes around one hour to complete, was created with health and safety at spe-

cial events in mind - delivering on a Liquor Policy Review commitment. In an effort to increase alcohol awareness and social responsibility, trainees will learn their legal responsibilities, along with strategies for dealing with challenging situations - including how to spot intoxication and when to stop serving.

Beginning Sept. 15, 2015, everyone who serves or sells alcohol in B.C. is required to have either completed the SES training or the more in-depth Serving It Right (SIR) certification, and will need to renew their training every five years. This will include, for the first time, all servers in B.C.’s more than 5,600 licensed restaurants, as well as staff at BC Liquor Stores, rural agency and wine stores.

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A call for aboriginals to vote in federal election

By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week

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Forest fire extinguished in Darfield area A forest fire was spotted Sunday afternoon North of Barriere in the Darfield area, at approximately 7 km up the Darlington Forest Service Road, burning in a heavily treed area. Response teams were quick on the scene with air support and a Boulder Mountain Contracting firefighter ground crew who just happened to be in the Barriere area. Thanks to the quick response and effort the fire was knocked down, with no signs of smoke at all on Monday.

Yellowhead Mining seeks loan for Harper Creek project The Times Yellowhead Mining Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has approved a loan of $500,000 from Matco Capital Ltd. Matco holds about 36 per cent of Yellowhead’s shares and is wholly owned by Ronald Mathison of Calgary, a director of the company.

The loan has an interest rate of 10 per cent per annum and will mature on Dec. 31, 2015.

Matco previously owned the Weyerhaeuser property in Vavenby that is presently owned by Yellowhead.

Yellowhead also intends to undertake a rights offering to shareholders for the purchase of common shares of the company. Proceeds of the rights offering will be used to repay the loan, to provide working capital for the company, and to advance the environmental assessment permitting for the Harper Creek project.

Under the rights offering, rights holders will be able to subscribe for more than their proportionate share of common shares, should not all rights hold-

A leader in a North Thompson First Nations community agrees with a call by a national group calling for aboriginal Canadians to vote in the October federal election.

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is urging the nation’s 1.4-million aboriginal people to vote on Oct. 19.

The KamloopsThompson-Cariboo riding includes the small Chu Chua reserve in the North Thompson Valley.

Former chief Nathan Matthew said there have been efforts in past to get out the vote.

“If we voted as a block, that could make a difference,” the former band chief and educator told KTW. NDP candidate Bill Sundhu said while voter participation among aboriginal people has not traditionally been high, all the parties in the riding “are keenly interested in getting aboriginal persons to vote.”

ers take up their pro rata share.

Matco has committed to subscribing for its proportionate share of common shares under the rights offering.

Both the loan and the rights offering are subject to legal and regulatory approval.

Harper Creek is a proposed 70,000 tonnesperday open pit copper mine with a 28-year mine life, located about 10 km southwest of Vavenby.

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Sundhu noted former veteran New Democrat MP Nelson Riis was successful in getting First Nations votes in this riding.

Since the development of the Sun Rivers subdivision in the late 1990s, it is difficult to determine the participation rate of voters from Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve.

At one time, polls on reserve were exclusively utilized by

band members.

Matthew said Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have consistently blocked efforts to recognize rights and title and self-government, something he will tell incumbent MP Cathy McLeod if she visits the community.

“I’d say, ‘What have you done for First Nations lately?’ I can tell you, not a heck of a lot,” Matthew said.

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Part 3 of 3 Here are some warning signs to be aware of when checking your feet daily: Skin colour changes Elevation in skin temperature Swelling of the foot or ankle Pain in the legs Open sores on the feet that are slow to heal Ingrown and fungal toenails Corns and calluses Dry cracks in the skin, especially around the heel Do not second guess yourself or feel that the change is too small to seek medical attention. Left untreated, small injuries or changes can become very serious and lead to complications and possibly amputation.

Much can be done to prevent complications. The importance of proper foot management cannot be stressed enough. Learn good daily foot care practices.

Inspect your feet regularly: Pay attention to changes in colour and temperature of your feet Look for thick or discoloured nails (a sign of developing fungus) Check for cracks or cuts in the skin – peeling or scaling on the soles of feet could indicate Athlete’s Foot Look for signs of redness or blisters Wash your feet, then dry them well and moisturize Dry especially well between your toes, and do not apply cream between the toes Care for calluses Trim toenails regularly – if you are unable to reach your toes or do not have feeling in your feet, have a Foot Care Nurse look after your toenails for you Wear shoes at all times, indoors and out, and shake them out before you put them on Buy shoes with closed toes as they protect your feet from injury Change your socks everyday Shoes are of supreme importance for Diabetes sufferers; poorly fitting shoes are involved in as many as half of the problems that lead to amputations.

Because foot size and shape may change over time, everyone should have their feet measured by an experienced shoe fitter whenever they buy a new pair of shoes.

As a means to keep weight down and improve circulation, walking is one of the best all-around exercises for the Diabetic patient. Walking is also an excellent conditioner for your feet.

Avoid commercial, over-the-counter preparations that remove warts or corns. These can burn the skin and cause irreplaceable damage to the foot of a Diabetic. Never try to cut calluses because the risk of cutting yourself is too high, and such wounds can often lead to more serious ulcers and lacerations, and potentially infection. See your Foot Care Nurse for assessment and assistance in these cases.

Foot Care Nurses can be a valuable resource for Diabetics, as they also make referrals to other health practitioners who can assist in keeping you mobile for years to come!

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STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Susanne Butcher (center), Licensed Child Care Programs Manager, is shown with a number of Yellowhead Community Services child care program staff now serving Barriere and Clearwater.

Full day child care in Barriere opening September 1 Little Stars Child Care will be opening a much awaited newly licensed child care program at Yellowhead Community Services in Barriere starting September 1, 2015.

Licensed Child Care Programs Manager and Infant Development Consultant Susanne Butcher, says the program will be providing a warm and caring full day child care program for children up to school age. “Our staff are pleased to answer any questions and chat with parents,” says Butcher.

Due to limited space she encourages parents to act quickly if they are interested in the program.

For more information call Tricia, Miette or Barb at 250-672-9773, extension 230 or 226; or alternatively, you can visit the day care at The Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere.

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British Columbia has invested over $63 million in Highway 5 safety improvements between Kamloops and Tête Jaune Cache in the last 10 years and has plans to invest more in the next several years.

“My ministry is focused on highway improvements that make our roads, including Highway 5, safer for everyone,” says Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. “We are working closely with the District of Clearwater council and Mayor John Harwood to ensure that we continue to improve safety along this corridor.”

On July 24, 2015, Stone, MLA for KamloopsNorth Thompson Terry Lake and ministry staff met with Clearwater and regional representatives to discuss safety along this stretch of highway.

The ministry decided to assess if safety improvements were needed at the intersection of Highway 5 and Jenkins Road. As a result, the ministry will increase “brushing” (removing trees and brush in the right of way to improve sight lines for motorists) at key locations where sight lines are poor or where the number of wildlife incidents is significant.

The ministry is also in the planning stages to identify future intersection improvements at Clearwater Village Road in Clearwater, a new left turn lane at Highway 5 and Highway 24 in Little Fort, and a new passing lane at Darfield including improvements to the intersection at Boulder Mountain Road and a new passing lane south of Mclure.

Over the last 10 years, the ministry has in-

vested over $63 million in Highway 5 safety improvements to Highway 5 between Kamloops and Tete Jaune Cache, including installing new guardrails, resurfacing sections of the highway, building new passing lanes and making highway intersections safer. This summer, the ministry is investing in new passing lanes at Chappel Creek and Camp Creek, installing guardrails North of Little Fort and installing more rockfall mesh at Fish Trap Canyon.

“These investments on Highway 5 have made a real difference in the number of crashes over the past decade,” said Lake. “The government has made this section of highway a priority and our investment shows.”

New work being done this summer: * Two new passing lanes are being constructed at Chappel Creek northbound and Camp Creek southbound. * More guardrail will be installed north of Little Fort. * Installation of over 3,000 square metres of additional slope mesh in the Fish Trap Canyon. * A new speed reader board has been purchased for use in the Thompson-Nicola area, including Highway 5.

Planning and engineering work underway for future corridor improvements including: * An assessment for intersection improvements at Clearwater Village Road. * A left-turn lane at the intersection of Highways 5 and 24. * New passing lanes at Darfield with intersection improvements at Boulder Mountain Road. * A northbound passing lane, south of McLure.

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On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Clearwater RCMP responded to an assault report in the Little Fort area. Investigation showed that a husband and wife had assaulted each other after an argument.

The incident resulted in the husband and the wife both having charges of assault being forwarded to Crown counsel in Kamloops.

The couple will attend court later in the year.

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The North Thompson Communities Foundation and the North Thompson Volunteer Centre have partnered to set the mechanics in motion to provide better tools for growth in our community.

The Lower North Thompson Community Forest and the District of Barriere are helping to support this vital workshop which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the volunteer room at The Ridge.

Cost of the program will be only $5 per person, with coffee and a light lunch provided. Organizers ask that you, and as many people from your group as possible, pre-register to help them know how many people to expect.

Guest speakers booked for the event at this time include District of Barriere Mayor Virginia Smith, Star/Journal editor Jill Hayward, a representative from Capri Insurance, and a special presentation focusing on applying for funding and the grant process from a spokesperson of the BC Association for Charitable Gaming.

There will also be a report on volunteer recruitment, open floor discussions, and a group question period as well as a few other surprises.

“This is your chance to meet with other groups and see how we can all work together to provide more growth in our great community,” say orga-

nizers, “Everyone is welcome, even if you are just thinking about joining a group or forming one of your own, this information will give you the foundation to begin, or help you build, what you already have.

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Politicians golf with ladies

By Leslie Stirling The full moon was long gone but anyone coming by the Chinook Cove golf course around 8 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 11, would think that something was affecting the ladies.

We are often a bit wild and woolly but we really outdid ourselves this week. Of course laughter is infectious and I think everyone caught the bug.

We had a couple of special guests - MP Cathy McLeod and Senator Nancy Greene Raine played a round of golf with us and stayed for supper.

To be perfectly fair and non-partisan we are quite willing to have other politicians join us as long as they are wearing a skirt when they do so.

Brenda Oakland had an good night picking up a number of prizes. She scored an excellent 42 to win low gross in Flight 1 (Hub Internaional), had a long drive on Hole 1 (AG Foods), a long drive on Hole 2 (Barriere Timber Mart) and split the birdie pot with

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Ladies Golf Report Carol Hindle and Val Williams.

Trudy Forsythe also did well by taking low net prize for Flight 1.

She also had a KP on Hole 4 (EBL Ventures) and won the Interior Savings Credit Union prize for least number of putts. In Flight 2 Babes Shanko won low gross (Campbell & Co.) with a score of 49 while Jeannie Webber took low net with a 50 (31). Stamer Logging sponsored Flight 3 with low gross winner Gwen Travers (54) and second low gross winner Val Williams (55).

Gwen also had a long putt on Hole 5 (Knights Inn) and a long drive on Hole 9 (Val Bella Studios).

Cindy Leibel picked up two prizes with a long putt on Hole 3 (Country Store Antiques) and a long drive on Hole 9 (Sam’s Pizza).

A number of ladies won single prizes. Carol Willox had a long

drive on Hole 1 to win the Armour Mountain Office Services while Stacey Gartner won the Barriere A&W prize for long drive on the same hole. Long putt prizes on Hole 2 went to Audrey Rilcoe (Barriere Massage) and Brenda Carl (Crystlee’s Hair Design). KPs on Hole 4 were won by Chris LeCerf (Bondar Forest Planning) and Marie Hakes (Carl’s Market Garden). Betty Foote had a long putt on Hole 5 to win the Estylo Hair Design certificate. Val Williams won the Pottery by Ramona prize for KP in 2 on Hole 7 while on Hole 8 Leslie Stirling won the Rainer Custom Cutting prize for long putt.

Irene Beeton had a long drive on Hole 9 to win the Val Bella Studio prize. Val Aylward won the prize for most putts (Interior Savings Credit Union).

The summer is certainly rushing by. You only have four more weeks to enjoy the fantastic Tuesday night company. Hope to see you soon.

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Birthday celebration on soccer field Curtis Farrow who is now eight-years-old, and is an enthusiastic member of Barriere Youth Soccer. Recently Curtis enjoyed a big party celebrated on the soccer fields in Barriere, and of course the game the young guests played was soccer. Curtis is shown in the above picture admiring his soccer themed birthday cake. (Below) Taking turns kicking the birthday soccer ball.

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THE SPORTSPLEX WILL BE OPENING FOR THE SEASON ON AUGUST 30 Coming Events Clearwater Hockey School Aug. 30 – Sept. 4 Full Day session - $150 Beginners “Learn to Play Hockey” – only $50 Includes equipment

All Sports Registration Day Sept. 10 @ the Sportsplex 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Adult Ice Breaker Tournament - Sept. 25 – 27 Register as a team or individual Call – 250 674 2143

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Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game Open to Boys and Girls.

Ice Times begin Sept. 8 www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com

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Are you free a few hours a week?

Would you like to meet other members of the community who have similar interests?

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Mens Drop In Hockey will begin September 1 @ 7:30pm

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Oldtimers Hockey begins Sept. 23 @ 8:00pm

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Canadian Horses raised in Barriere

350 years of history for Canada's National Horse, now a rare breed In 1665 King Louis of France sent a shipment of two of his finest stallions and 20 mares to New France. On July 16, only 14 horses disembarked. Eight of the mares had perished on the journey.

More foundation stock was shipped and eventually a breeding program was established to increase Canadian horse herds in the colonies. The horses were rented out to leading farmers who bred and returned foals to the program as payment for the use of the animals.

The sturdy horses became famous for their strength, endurance and freedom from disease.

In the mid-1800s there were 150,000 Canadian horses spread across North America but eventually mass exportation became a problem.

The federal government became involved in trying to increase the population through a breeding program. In 1981 the effort ceased. The population of the breed afterwards was estimated at 400 and declared “critical.”

Private breeders and supporters stepped in and continue to help slowly increase the number, now estimated at 6,000 worldwide.

One of those private breeders is Elk River Candians, owned by Susan and Richard Arthur of Barriere B.C. The Arthurs say, “We discovered the Canadian breed in 1991, shortly after moving to a rural area of Quebec. We had bought a little blue roan mare as a riding horse. We were told that she was a Canadian/Quarter Horse cross, but we didn’t have a clue what a Canadian horse was at that point.

After having Tracey for a short time and noticing how different she was from the other horses, we started our research. It was a fascinating history we found, and we soon knew that we wanted to help preserve the breed for future generations. We bought Du Couteau Lalou Ellie, as an untrained two-year old, and brought both horses with us to B.C. “Elk River Canadians started in Sparwood, B.C., when we lived near the Elk River at the edge of the Rocky Mountains.

“In the summer of 2004, we moved to Barriere, where we found more land and more opportunities to ride and drive. We have never become a big operation and recently we’ve decided to cut our Canadian breeding program even further so that we have more time to enjoy our horses.

“All of our Elk River horses have inherited the lovely movement and personalities of their parents. (Their sire is South Forty

Prince Fonzie, owned by the Hillsdens in Cherry Creek, B.C.) Like most Canadians they are constantly “in your face,” checking out your work when you do fence repairs, following you around the paddock just in case you do something interesting, and mostly simply wanting your attention.

“They are quick learners...which isn’t always a plus, since they learn the bad just as quickly as the good things you teach them. That’s one reason a young Canadian doesn’t match well with a beginning horseman. Yet, a well-trained Canadian is a perfect find for young and old alike and will make a lovely addition to your family for many years to come.”

Due to the low numbers of the breed the Livestock Conservancy, an international watchdog for rare and endangered breeds, has just announced that the Canadian Horse’s status has changed from threatened to critical. The number of new foals being born and registered has dropped drastically over the past several years, and is now at the point where there will soon not be enough horses of breeding age to maintain the balance between births and deaths. The loss of this breed would be a tragedy, as it represents a living link to the past for Canada and all of North America.

This year marks the 350th anniversary of the Canadian horse landing in this nation, and Canadian horse enthusiasts around the country and the world (such as the Arthurs and Elk River Canadians) are celebrating a breed of horse that comes with a special mix of sturdiness, smarts and good disposition. They are also working very hard to inform the public about Canada's National Horse and the importance of the continuation of the breed.

As one of the first distinct horse breeds in North America, the Canadian Horse has contributed its genes to a number of other breeds, including the Morgan horse, the Tennessee Walking Horse, the American Saddlebred, and the Standardbred. Canadian Horses were exported to the US by the thousands as cavalry mounts, artillery horses and pack horses. They helped the Northern Armies win the American Civil War; those that survived the battlefield never came back to Canada. Across North America, they hauled logs and pulled plows, pulled stage coaches and sleighs, and carried cowboys and city folks alike.

Eighteenth century historian Etienne Faillon described the Canadian as “small but robust, hocks of steel, thick mane floating in the wind, bright and lively eyes, pricking

Photo by: Rob Stratton

Pictured is Elk River Canadians competing with their Canadian horse, Ranch D-5 Vulcan Gamine at the Spruce Meadows Battle of The Breeds, driven by Richard Arthur, with Patty Carley on the back of the cart, . sensitive ears at the least noise, going along day or night with the same courage, wide awake beneath its harness, spirited, good, gentle, affectionate''. The same description can still be applied to the majority of Canadian Horses today.

Elk River Canadians say they will be promoting and exhibiting their Canadian horses this summer at: • The Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver which has dedicated Aug. 26 as Canadian Horse Day with riding, driving and historical demos held throughout the day.

• The North Thompson Fall Fair, where they will participate in the Sept. 5 parade, and then will have their horses on display on the fairgrounds from Sept 5 - 7.

The Arthurs say they support the views of CHHAPS, the Canadian Horse Heritage and Preservation Society. If people want more information on the horse, they can check out their website at www.chhaps. org or the FaceBook site https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canadian-Horse-Heritage-Preservation-Society

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Richard Arthur riding Canadian Horse, Elk River Fonzie Koko.

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John E n ma n Some time ago I wrote a column titled, “What is a good photograph?”

At that time I said, “A good photograph is one that makes us have a connection with, or think about, the subject…it could help us understand what the photographer feels about that subject; and can, if successful, evoke some kind of mood, whether good or bad.”

While having coffee with some friends this week one raised the thought, “Just what is good photography?”

He wasn’t referring to the nuts and bolts of the technology, but what is it about photography that makes it a good medium to so many.

I like the statement made by famous scenic photographer Ansel Adams who said, “Photography, as a medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution.”

Simply put, I think it is all about making a picture of something and visually explaining that to others. The creative medium of photography is much different than other artistic endeavours.

Another celebrity in the world of photography, Edward Steichen said, “Every other artist begins with a blank canvas, a piece of paper… the photographer begins with the finished product.” (For readers’ information, Steichen was married to the famous southwestern painter, Georgia O’Keefe.) I am sure he believed creative art is something attained because of the artist, not the medium.

I’ll expand my friend’s thought with the question, what is

photography?

Internationally known photographer, Elliott Erwitt wrote, “To me, photography is an art of observance.

It’s about something interesting in an ordinary place…I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”

I am always interested in talking to photographers about what they were trying to do (or say) when they took a picture. Any two photographers in the same location will provide two very different interpretations.

Sometimes we look at a photographer’s work and realize there is more to the image than just what we saw at first glance. It is as if the photographer is challenging us to catch a glimpse of something deeper in meaning.

Speaking to that, controversial photographer Diane Arbus exclaimed, “A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.”

That is certainly my impression of some photographs I look at. The photographer might just say, “Oh, I just saw it and pushed the shutter”, but if pressed I usually get a lot more about what he or she was feeling when they pushed the shutter.

Another great quote by the innovative Duane Michals wrote “Photography deals exquisitely with appearances, but nothing is what it appears to be.”

Recently I looked at a photograph made by a friend in an old abandoned house. The view was at floor level with decaying furniture and windblown leaves looming in the foreground. At first the low angle was inviting with

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Sometimes we look at a photographer’s work and realize there is more to the image than just what we saw at first glance. light coming in from uncovered windows.

Then I noticed not so focused stuff like toys, and a bookshelf with books in the background, and a textured story of more than just a simple picture through an open door emerged.

Photography has become more popular than ever before, and the ease with which modern technology makes holding a camera, releasing the shutter, and making a sharp, colourful picture is also easier than ever before.

I look forward to every new aspect of this exciting medium that develops, and I enjoy getting into these types of philosophical moods regularly. I like all things photographic

and enjoy the opportunity to discuss photographers, photographs, and what photography as a medium is to photographers.

Regarding what it is about photography that makes it a good medium to so many I will end with one final quote by Ansel Adams who says, “My last word is that it all depends on what you visualize.”

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Ingredients For the Jalapeño & Honey Sauce: 1 jalapeño (about 1/2 ounce) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup lime juice plus 2 tablespoons (about 1 1/2 limes) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons water, to thin out sauce, if needed

Method: In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, addw 2 Tbsp of the powdered sugar and whip until nearly stiff peaks form. Set aside.

In a separate mixing bowl whip together cream cheese, 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp of the powdered sugar, the cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in whipped cream mixture and remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with strawberries, bananas or raspberries.

For the fruit filling: 8 pieces butter leaf lettuce 2 large fuji apples (about 3/4 pound), julienned to matchstick size (See Recipe Note) 3 large firm nectarines (about 1 pound), julienned to matchstick size 5 to 6 large strawberries, sliced to 1/8 inch thin pieces To assemble: 8 rice papers 2 to 3 butter leaf lettuce, halved

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School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for Relief School Bus Drivers for the Barriere area.

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Those individuals who have submitted an application in the last six (6) months will be considered and need not reapply.

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Could your babysitting activities be considered a daycare operation?

Submitted Eighty-six per cent of Canadians with children rely on some form of childcare services on a regular basis.

The monthly cost of these services averages $800 per child. And as many parents have experienced, securing childcare can be challenging.

Part of the reason is that there are approximately 10,000 licensed daycares in B.C. and Ontario but they only have the capacity for 15 to 25 per cent of children requiring childcare in those provinces. So, it’s no surprise that other alternatives, like hiring a nanny or neighbour, to care for children are increasing in popularity.

Do you babysit children of family members, friends or neighbours? If you do, be aware that your babysitting activities may actually be considered daycare operations by both the provincial government and your home insurance provider.

If you answer yes to the following two questions, you are likely operating a daycare: 1. Are you caring for children of others on a frequent and regular basis?

2. Are you receiving pay to care for the children of others?

For those operating a daycare, it’s important you understand the requirements of your province. In some cases, you may need to be licensed.

While the requirements in each province are different, the need to be licensed is dependent on the number of children under care. The maximum number of children, including your own, that can be cared for without a daycare license in B.C. is two (2), with this number not including your own children.

“Whether your daycare operations need to be

licensed or not, it’s important that you understand how your home insurance may or may not respond,” states Daniel Mirkovic, President at Square One Insurance. “If you don’t disclose to your home insurance provider that you’re caring for children of others in your home, your entire policy could be invalidated and any claims could be denied.”

Home insurance providers are concerned about the additional risks faced when daycares are operated from a home. The two most notable risks are: 1. A greater likelihood that the home and its contents could sustain accidental damage caused by the children under care. Some home insurance policies will cover this damage if you’ve properly disclosed your daycare operations to your provider.

2. A chance that one of the children under care is accidentally injured while in the home.

Most home insurance policies won’t protect against accidental injury to children under care.

For this, daycare operators need to secure separate insurance.

Some home insurance providers will not offer policies to those operating a daycare from their home.

Others, will offer policies to providers that are in full compliance with provincial daycare requirements and that hold active insurance policies to protect against their daycare exposures.

Anyone who thinks they are operating a daycare should take the necessary steps to find proper insurance.

To learn more, speak with your insurance provider.

SOURCE Square One Insurance Services Inc., www.squareoneinsurance.ca

OBITUARY In Loving Memory

Mrs. Jane Brown

May 21, 1922 – August 10, 2015 Mrs. Jane Brown passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015, in Kamloops, British Columbia, in her 93rd year.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Norean (Jim) of Calgary, Alberta, and son Terry of Kamloops, British Columbia. Jane will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Vanessa, Heather and Matlock. She is predeceased by her loving husband Norman and son Neil.

Jane was a fabulous homemaker and champion baker.

She was an avid gardener, an-

imal lover, bridge player and ferocious Scrabble player.

Jane will be fondly remembered for her unique sense of

humor and zest for life.

“UP SCOTLAND!” A Memorial Service for Jane will be held on August 22, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Bradner Presbyterian Church, 5275 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, with Reverend Bobby Ogdon officiating. Interment will follow at a later time.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops (250) 5542429.

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Hot cars and hot dogs are a dangerous mix Possible $75,000 fine and up to two years in jail not a deterrent North Thompson Star/Journal Temperatures in vehicles can rise rapidly in warm, sunny weather and quickly become hot enough to seriously impair a dog’s or other pet’s health.

In as little as 20 minutes, it can be a matter of life or death, and also result in charges under B.C.’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Careless owners who expose pets to excessive heat and/or deprive them of adequate ventilation can be charged under the B.C. government’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The act carries the toughest penalties in Canada, with maximum penalties of $75,000 fines and two-year imprisonment. The act also provides authority to SPCA officers to enter locked vehicles to relieve animals from critical distress.

The B.C. government has recognized that regrettably, these measures are not enough to stop British Columbians from putting their pets at risk by leaving them in cars. As a result the B.C. government will be consulting with the BC SPCA, the B.C. College of Veterinarians, UBCM, local governments and police services to increase the options to rescue animals that have been left in cars and are suffering heat related distress.

“BC SPCA has received more than 1,200 calls about animals left in hot vehicles this summer, and that number is on the rise, and already higher

Dogs sitting unattended in a hot car can prove to be fatal for them during the summer months. than the approximately 1100 calls the SPCA responded to in 2014. The BC SPCA wants to remind everyone to leave their pets at home in this hot weather,” says BC SPCA chief prevention and enforcement officer Marcie Moriarty.

Targeted consultations will take place this summer and fall, with any changes and additional measures anticipated to be complete and in effect by spring 2016.

British Columbians who spot animals in distress should contact the BC SPCA’s Animal Cruelty Hotline at 1 855 622-7722.

Meteor show

Photo: Mikael Kjellström

The 2015 Perseid meteor shower peaked on Aug. 11 - 13, with a new moon on Aug. 14 creating perfect conditions for watching the meteor shower, and of course for photography. Made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus. This is because the direction, or radiant, from which the shower seems to come in the sky lies in the same direction as the constellation Perseus, which can be found in the north-eastern part of the sky. While the skies light up several times a year by other meteor showers , the Perseids are widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers. This is because at its peak, one can see 60 to a 100 meteors in an hour from a dark place. This photo by Mikael Kjellström shows some of the hundreds of meteors that zipped across the sky over the North Thompson last week.

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