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Trailer destroyed by fire in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal Fire totally destroyed a trailer in Barriere on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20. The lone male occupant was not home at the time and there were no injuries. However, the occupant is believed to have had no fire insurance. According to Barriere fire chief Al Kirkwood, the call came in at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday. Nine Barriere firefighters responded but the trailer in Riverland Trailer Park was fully involved when they arrived. They were helped by nine members from Chu Chua Fire Department under a recently renewed mutual aid agreement with the Simpcw First Nation. RCMP and BC Ambulance also attended the scene. The fire is not considered suspicious and the cause is believed to be a wood stove. (Right) Firefighters from Chu Chua Volunteer Fire Department help out at the Dec. 10, trailer fire in Barriere under a recently renewed mutual aid agreement.
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Single parents head back to workforce By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government’s new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1,300 people since it began Sept. 1. The program covers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-the-job training or education towards in-demand jobs for
single parents on social assistance or disability payments. The benefits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of government-paid dental and other health benefits. It replaces the previous system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments and benefits if they
went back to school to train for a job. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the program’s first four months “a very good sign,” particularly since about 400 of the voluntary participants are not in the ministry’s “expected to work” category because their children are under the age of three.
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Donald, a 22-year-old single father, is receiving daycare and other support to allow him to study electronics at University of the Fraser Valley. Of the 1,330 people signed up to the program as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions. More than 90 per cent of participants are single mothers, reflecting the fact that women are 90 per cent of the 16,000 single parents receiving
income and disability assistance in B.C. “When they come into a WorkBC office, there is an assessment that takes place to determine the best path for that individual,” Stilwell said in an interview. “The case managers look at aptitude and background as well as what’s going on in the
local job market, and try to figure out how to individually map the supports that are needed for that person. It’s a very flexible program.” When the single parent program was launched, Stilwell described it as “one of the most significant social program shifts this government has
ever introduced.” It came with a financial commitment of $24.5 million over five years. The ministry cites research showing children who grow up in an income-assistance family are up to three times more likely to become dependent on income assistance themselves later in life.
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Clark on carbon tax, government ads Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9.
TF: I want to start with your trip to the UN climate conference in Paris. Did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea? PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change. There are 150 coal plants on the books to be built in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to. We all want to get to 100 per cent renewables one of these days, but that’s not going to happen in the next few years, probably not for the next many years. TF: Prime Minister Trudeau campaigned against subsidies for fossil fuels. That was interpreted by some people as cancelling capital cost allowances for an LNG plant, passed by the previous Stephen Harper government. PCC: They continue to support that change made by the previous government. They have publicly endorsed that position. LNG will be source of emissions for Canada, but overall it’s going to be a big favour to the world. TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, another target that isn’t going to be met. Why? PCC: Some of those targets were more ambitious I think than were possible for us to meet. When the government brought in the carbon tax and the first iteration of the climate change plan, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have. And so the balance that we have to find is to make sure that we’re environmental leaders at the same time that we’re protecting jobs and growing the economy. And there comes a
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Tom Fletcher point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province. Those emitters go to other jurisdictions, they take the jobs with them and they pollute more than they would in B.C. because they’re under a lax environmental regime. That’s what we want to avoid, and that’s been part of the reason why this has slowed. TF: You’ve been promoting B.C.’s revenue neutral approach to carbon tax globally now. Your advisory committee says it needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you really have a choice there? PCC: Let’s see what happens in the rest of the country. Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet. Other provinces are starting to get closer to where we are. By 2018, Alberta’s going to have come some way. By then Ontario will be into a plan, and Quebec already is. The thing that I thought was really interesting about the Climate Leadership Team’s results was their acknowledgement that
environmental policy and economic competitiveness have to work together. I really want to congratulate Merran Smith and Tzeporah Berman for thinking so untraditionally about this. Ten years ago you wouldn’t have found many active environmentalists who wanted to work so hard to protect tradeexposed energy-intensive industries. Pretty amazing. TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now? PCC: It’s the law, so it’s on the table. It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level. There are a lot of different possible solutions that might mean it doesn’t have to go to referendum. And we are very much at the forefront of that discussion with the federal government. TF: You’re not changing that referendum law? PCC: Nope. People deserve a say. TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices are continuing to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs in the market this year? PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce
their emissions. They say they’re going to peak in 2030. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C. So I think the concern about climate change is going to rebalance the market for natural gas. I guess the other positive sign is that nobody has accurately predicted any of these changes, negative or positive, in the past. I’m not sure if what’s happening today would even predict the future. But I do know that countries are going to be looking to natural gas as the primary solution to the climate change issues they’re trying to resolve. TF: Veresen has just green-lighted a second gas processing plant for the Montney region, so they must have some confidence. PCC: Producers have invested $20 billion in B.C. so far and there’s no sign of that slowing down. These are long, 30-year agreements. I’m going to be 80 by the time some of those agreements expire. Goldman Sachs couldn’t predict this latest downturn in oil. I don’t think anybody knows what it’s going to look like in 30 years. TF: The high cost of urban housing. Are we going to see some policy action in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?
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Cheering and fearing at COP21 The climate deal that almost 200 countries agreed to in Paris on Saturday was far better than most insiders dared to hope even one month ago. The biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, China and the United States, are finally on board. There is real money on the table to help poor countries cut their emissions and cope with warming. They have even adopted a target of holding the warming to only +1.5 degrees C, instead of the limit of +2 degrees that was the goal when the conference opened. Given all that, it’s a pity that the deal won’t actually stop the warming. The plus-two limit was always too high. Beyond that, governments told us, we would have “dangerous warming”. Nonsense. We are having dangerous warming now – bigger storms, worse floods, longer droughts – and we are only at +1.0 C. At plus-two or thereabouts, what we get is catastrophe: runaway warming that can no longer be halted just by stopping human emissions of carbon dioxide. Nature will take over, and we will be trapped on a one-way escalator that is taking us up to +3, +4, +5, even +6 degrees. Hundreds of millions or even billions of people would die as large parts of the planet ceased to be habitable by human beings. If you don’t want to risk unleashing that, then you don’t want to go anywhere near +2, so the official adoption by the world’s governments of +1.5 degrees as the never-exceed limit is a major step forward. But note that they have only pledged “to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5C.” The hard-and-fast promise is still not to go past +2 – and there is not even any guarantee that that will be achieved. In order to avoid a debacle like the one at the last climate summit in Copenhagen six years ago, nobody even tried to put enforceable limits on national carbon dioxide emissions this time. Each country was just invited to submit the emission cuts that it is willing to make. The sum of all those promised cuts (if the promises are kept) is what we will get by way of global emission cuts in the next five years. United Nations experts did the math, and concluded that these emission cuts fall far short of what is needed. If this is all that is done, then we are headed for at least +2.7 degrees C – or rather, for a lot more, because of the feedbacks. So are we doomed to runaway warming? Not necessarily. The cuts that are politically impossible now may become quite possible in five or 10 years if the cost of renewable energy goes on dropping, if techniques like carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) become economically viable – and if people are sufficiently frightened by a climate that is getting wilder and less predictable by the year. So there is a review process built into the treaty. Every five years, starting in 2018, there will be a “stock-taking” exercise in which everybody’s progress in cutting their emissions will be reviewed, and everybody will be encouraged to increase their commitments. We are not out of the woods yet, but we are probably heading in the right direction – and it would be right at this point to put in a good word for the United Nations. It is the only arena in which global negotiations like this can be conducted, and its skills, traditions and people were indispensable in leading them to a more or less successful conclusion. – Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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To the editor; About two weeks ago I looked out of our porch door and there coming up the walk was the prettiest cat I had ever seen. It was a fluffy calico cat and it was crying like a child, and actually shedding tears. It also never took it’s eyes off of me. I quickly got a dish of cat food and set it on the step. It started to eat and didn’t stop until it finished the dish and I refilled it. We already have a cat and he would be upset if we took in another one. But we also had an angel in our house that day who had come to help us, she is a caregiver who comes to homes where there is sickness. When she was going home she scooped the new cat up in her arms, turned and grinned at me, and said “thank you”.
In the morning I phoned to see how she had made out with her new resident and she said it had cuddled with her all night, and she also has a kitten and they are now friends too. I would not have sent the cat away, and would have fed it, but I doubt our own cat would have accepted it. This worked out beautifully for both the lady of the house and her two companions. I had never seen a cat crying before, and I am so happy knowing that there is now one less cat crying out in the world. Our neighbour at one time was feeding up to 50 cats that people had dropped off. Hard to believe is it not! By Florence Debodt Barriere, B.C.
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Decision on poaching should be appealed To the editor; It was with dismay that I recently read of B.C. Provincial Court Judge Stella Frame’s misguided decision to stay charges against twice-convicted poacher Abe Dougan. Dougan illegally killed a Dall sheep in the Yukon and, although Frame found him guilty, she inexplicably stayed the charges, effectively denying justice. I have read in full the decision on guilt and the staying of charges. Frame exaggerates the length of time taken when she writes that this “lingered on over all these years . . .” In fact, the trial took one year, spread over several court dates, to complete. The judge acknowledges both the Crown and defence contributed to delays. In her ruling, Frame made light of the poaching incident, saying the sheep are not endangered and hunting of them is permitted. I find it troubling that a judge could so badly confuse the real issue here. This case was never about whether Dall sheep were endangered or whether Yukon residents people could legally hunt them. It was about whether it is right for a Brit-
ish Columbia resident to come to the Yukon, hunt illegally and take the trophy back to British Columbia. In my reading of both decisions, I was struck by the judge’s apparent bias against the prosecution of this crime. She clearly stated her bias when she wrote that “. . . the public was ill-served with this prosecution . . .” even though Dougan was found guilty of a serious crime. Frame also stated in her decision that “Mr. Castagner [a Crown witness] did not attend to give evidence at trial. He is serving federal prison time.” This assertion about Castagner is
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Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are some excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.starjournal.net
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form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax. For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time. TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up. What’s your take on the prospects for LNG after the year we’ve had? JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch. Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the
last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year? JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need. If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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get higher-paying jobs. We’re working on both. Frankly I think the job creation side of it is the one that needs the most attention, because we already have really low taxes in the province comparatively. In terms of property purchase, we’re looking at that now, but I can’t
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ple’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half ? PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You saw a lot of advertising this summer, for example, antiforest fires. And that all gets counted in there. You will see more i n fo r m at i o n - b a s e d advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan. People need to know that, so you’ll see more of that. TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0? PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know…. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Summer Jobs 2016 accepting applications from employers Ottawa – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo is pleased to inform Not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees looking to hire full-time workers for summer 2016 to apply now for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. CSJ creates summer job opportunities and valuable work experience specifically for youth aged 15 to 30 intending to return to their studies in the next school year. The program’s aim is also to help employers create summer job opportunities that
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New video illustrates how giving to the community gives back to the kids North Thompson Star/Journal Every year B.C. credit unions contribute 25 cents per member to the Success By 6 initiative which totals more than $3 million contributed to date. Two out of every five British Columbians support Success By 6 as credit union members helping all young children in B.C. thrive. Success By 6 recently sent a big “thank you” to B.C. credit unions and their members for “Helping all Children Succeed for Life.” “Success By 6 plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of young children, and for many families, provides a direct line to programs and services they wouldn’t have access to otherwise. We’re proud to support Success By 6 and the work they do in Barriere and surrounding communities,” said Chris Mowat, Branch Manager at Interior Savings in Barriere. A special thank you to our local Interior Savings Credit Union for being an integral partner in their support of Success By 6 in the Barriere area,” says a Barriere Success By Six representative. To see a special video by Success By Six about
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Little Stars all in a row The Little Stars preschool Christmas concert took place on Dec. 10 in the gymnasium at the Ridge. Parents, family members and friends turned out to see the kids performance and to offer up hearty applause for a job well done. After the concert Yellowhead Community Services featured an open house with plenty of seasonal goodies on hand for both kids and grown-ups. The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL – keeping you connected!
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Fraser retires: 40 years of teaching in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal After 40 years of teaching the children of Barriere and area, Helen Fraser has retired. Her last day at Barriere Elementary School took place on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Fraser says she started teaching in Barriere right after graduating from college “I had the education but I still needed to learn the skills to actually teach,” said Fraser, “I taught grade 3... in a portable... it was quite an experience.” From there her career in teaching slowed for a short time when her children were young and she opted to stay at home so she could be with them, during this time she was “a teacher on call”. Fraser says she has seen many changes during her career as a teacher, “You have to roll with the flow to be successful.” Fraser’s dedication to her profession and her students has been consistent throughout her career. She has gone above and beyond in her contributions of time and expertise to many events within the school; including the Spaghetti/Math Night, Heritage Fair, Young Artists, Parent Tea, Scholastic Book Fairs, Pac Projects, Art for Others, Social Club, Newspaper Group, Girls’ Group and so much more. As many of her former and current students would attest, Mrs. Fraser was fun, fair and a favourite for many. Her years teaching and serving as the school librarian have instilled a love Helen Fraser working with students in the library at Barriere Elementary School on her retirement day, Dec. 15, 2015 Star/Journal photo: Elli Kohnert
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Gilbert Smith Forest Products celebrates 60th anniversary of business in the North Thompson Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd (GSFP) celebrated their annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 5, along with their anniversary of 60 years in business. The event held at the Lions Hall was attended by over 130 present and past employees as well as their spouses. Everyone enjoyed an amazing turkey dinner that was prepared by the Barriere Legion Ladies. Attendees were entertained by stories and photos of the “old days”, and were Gilbert Smith pictured in the pole yard of the gifted a $60 gift certificate to be redeemed mill. Smith came to the North Thompson at one of the local merchants. Valley with his family in 1906. He established The company also had their annual Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd in Barriere Movember contest in support of prostate in 1955 with his sons Carman and Ted. cancer research, had a safety draw, and announced the years of service awards with two employees this year hitting a milestone of 40 years. Congratulations were given to Glen Stanley and Dan McMartin for all their hard work. “As an anniversary arrives, you find yourself looking back to the beginning, remembering every change made along the way, any challenges faced, and work up to how things are today,” stated GSFP general manager Greg Smith. “Historically, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd started in the pole industry and then converted to sawmilling. Gilbert Smith came to the North Thompson Valley with his family in 1906. In 1955 Gilbert and his sons, Carman and Ted, established Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. Gilbert retired in 1957 leaving his sons to run the company. “In 1967 Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd purchased a used portable mill and set it up on site, and by May of 1968 lumber was produced. Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd extended its capabilities by adding the planer in 1970, followed by the Resaw and then added a Bin Sorter in 1989. “After surviving the McLure Fire in 2003 with the support of our crew, contractors and a little luck, we then in 2004 added a Hewsaw small log line which more effectively processes small logs with improved recovery. “The package press was added in 2011 to enable packaging to service National Home Center business and overseas export markets, enhancing the reputation of the company abroad and increasing sales during one of the toughest market downturns ever experienced. “There has also been numerous improvements to the sawmill over this past year to modernize the headrig and small edger along with more improvements planned for 2016.” Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd takes pride in being a third generation family run operation. The business originally started with one man who quickly added his sons and it grew to include a crew that now features many family connections of their own: brothers working together, fathers and sons, mothers and sons and a husband and wife. “We all share in the success of GSFP held their annual Movember contest (in supthis business,” said Smith, “And port of prostate cancer research) in conjunction we all celebrate this milestone and with the company’s 60th anniversary celebrations many more years to come.” Dec. 5 at the Lions Hall in Barriere.
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Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd planer burner mill in January of 1969.
GSFP retirees, including Carman and Ted Smith (far right front), are pictured taking part in the 60th anniversary celebrations.
GSFP years of service awards were handed out with two employees this year hitting a milestone of 40 years. Congratulations were given by GSFP general manager Greg Smith to Glen Stanley (left) and Dan McMartin (right) for all their years of hard work in the business.
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TNRD hoping province helps them get hopping on locust scourge By Adam Williams Kamloops This Week It’s going to take some time, but Ken Gillis is hopeful residents in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District might soon have some recourse in their evergrowing battle against grasshopper infestation. As director of Area L south and east of Kamloops (Grasslands), Gillis spoke to KTW in August about the problems the insects were causing throughout the province, vowing to seek a meeting with Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick at the convention of the Union of B.C. Municipalities in September. “In some areas of our regional district, certainly in my area, the grasshoppers have reached plague proportions,” Gillis told KTW at the time. On Dec. 10, the TNRD accepted for information a letter from Letnick, which referenced the possibility of introducing legislation similar to the Grasshopper Control Act, which was repealed by the NDP government in 1998. The Act applied a grasshopper tax to rural areas where the pests had been shown to be a problem. Money collected each season gave landowners the resources necessary to deal with the insects in problem years. The tax was only applied to resi-
dents in rural areas who voted it in and did not affect city dwellers. Letnick’s letter also said his staff had followed up with Jackie Tegart, MLA for the Fraser-Nicola, and would be doing the same with the TNRD and staff in the Ministry of Environment. “I was quite impressed by the reception we got in Victoria from the minister,” Gillis said
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From the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture: Of the estimated 60 species of grasshoppers found in British Columbia, two species are of economic importance in most outbreak situations. These are the clearwinged grasshopper, Camnula pellucida, and the migratory grasshopper, Melanoplus sanguinipes. Other species, such as the twostriped grasshopper, Melanoplus bivittatus, and the redlegged grasshopper, Melanoplus femurrubrum, have also been recorded causing problems in B.C. Rangelands are under constant threat from grasshopper outbreaks during which grasshoppers compete with livestock for available forage. It is important that grasshopper outbreaks be detected early and any control actions be taken at the correct time and on an economic basis.
following the TNRD meeting. He was especially heartened by Letnick’s inclusion in the conversation. “I was encouraged by that because Jackie Tegart obviously understood that it was a serious problem — this is not some frivolous thing that we’re embarking on. This is a serious problem,
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B.C. moves to online limited entry hunt system Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – The Province will no longer sell paper applications for the fall 2016 Limited Entry Hunting draw as of Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced Dec. 10. The change is part of the transition to a new online registration service, which the Province will introduce in the spring. The new service will be an efficient and convenient way to address the needs of hunters and guide outfitters, and will help the Province ensure the health and sustainability of wildlife populations. The new service is part of government’s commitment to improve service delivery for British Columbians that is faster, easier to access and simpler to use. In July 2013, Thomson committed to launching the new service in spring 2016. Hunters who have previously purchased paper application forms can use them for either the spring or fall 2016, LEH draws, or submit
the unused form for a refund. Application forms bought after Dec. 15, 2015, are good for the spring 2016, draw only, and are available only from select vendors in B.C. and Service BC. Limited Entry Hunting authorizations are awarded by lottery, and applications are available to resident First Nations and other British Columbians with a resident hunter number. The lottery is a fair and effective way to limit the number of hunters, and to protect and manage specific species by limiting the number of animals taken. Last year, more than 83,000 resident hunters applied for a range of LEH draws, and more than 23,000 authorizations were issued. Hunters and vendors who want further information about changes to the LEH application process can: • Call 1 877 855-3222 • Email: huntingtransformation@gov.bc.ca • Visit online: www.env.gov. bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ To read about specific LEH draws or find out more about the new online system, visit: www.env. gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations
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The annual Star/Journal Christmas Story Essay Contest was a grand success this year with the names and stories of area youngsters who placed in the kindergarten to grade 3. or grade 4 to grade 7 divisions top three published in last weeks newspaper. We also published the stories of those who received honourable mention in the grade 4 -7. This week we bring you the honourable mentions from kindergarten to grade 3, as well as a number of the other entries which are a joy to read. Winners of the two divisions will be presented with their award cheques once school reconvenes in the New Year. HONOURABLE MENTIONS KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3 (in no specific order) A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Grace Farrow, Grade 1, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Peterson’s class I found a reindeer on my back porch because that is where Santa left it. He wanted us to keep it, because he is the nicest man is the whole world. The reindeers name is Grace, she is a very special friend of Santas. Grace eats sparkles. She will live in my room. She will have half my room and I will have the other half. I need to keep her a secret because my Mama doesn’t like animals in the house...especially reindeer. ~~~~~ Reindeer On My Back Porch By Macklin Pullen, age 5, kindergarten One day there was a reindeer on our back porch looking for carrots and smelling for carrots. He smelled some carrots in the fridge. He opened the door, and walked as quietly as he could and got all the carrots. He went outside and ate all the carrots. A kid wanted carrots, so he opened the fridge and then looked in the bottom drawer and said “where are the carrots? Hmm? I guess I’ll just have a cucumber.” The kid was twelve and he took a knife and cut up the cucumber and that was his breakfast along with a piece of toast. The kid was done his breakfast and he looked out the window and saw the reindeer. He was really surprised and he always wanted to ride a reindeer. He pulled out his saddle, put it on the reindeer and rode the reindeer. It was really fun riding the reindeer for the first time. He had always wanted a toy with a guy riding a reindeer, but instead he got to ride a real reindeer. He rode the reindeer to the store and bought more carrots. He had a plan. He got the carrots out of the fridge and shared them with the reindeer. ~~~~~
The Barriere Take Down By Dylan, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class Officer Jeremy and Dylan were happily sitting in their police station when the phone rings. Ring, Ring, Ring! Curtis, who lives near AG Foods, calls the Police because he saw a robber going into the store. Officers Jeremy, Dylan, Jaden and Corey bring in the reindeer police dogs. They quickly sniff out the bad guy in the store. The bad guy runs and slips on a black, yucky banana peel and breaks his back. Then Curtis comes in and they all capture the Barriere Bandit together. The town was safe again and had a merry Christmas. ~~~~~ Three Little Reindeer By Devyn, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class It was the night before Christmas and all through the house the family could hear something making noises on their back porch. Three little reindeer were on the back porch! Rudolf had a drippy nose and cupid went to lala land because he was day dreaming of eating watermelon while in a hot tub. Cupid was singing “Jingle Bells.” Blitzen was telling Cupid to start pulling the sleigh. Cupid was in the front of the sleigh that had crashed on this porch. They were all on the back porch because the sleigh stopped and fell out of the air. Cupid had caused the crash. Santa was going to be late for Christmas this year. Santa came the next night once everything was fixed. The family was sad that Santa didn’t come on time but he still pushed himself to make up for it on Boxing Day. From that day on he never missed Christmas again. ~~~~~ The Reindeer Brothers By Jeremy, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class One day the Salle family was having a party at their house. Bob, a kid,
was their too. He decided to look on the back porch. He couldn’t believe his eyes! He saw three reindeer! He ran inside and told his mom. She called in officer Jeremy to help. He came immediately. He was shocked. He fell over and slid down the steep, icy hill. The reindeer picked officer Jeremy and Bob up on his antlers. More cops came in a car. They tried to trap them but they got around them. They chased the reindeer into town and everyone was screaming. Officer Jeremy was still on the reindeer’s antlers. Officer Jeremy jumped down and helped the reindeer back and helped Bob down too. He led them back to Santa. Everyone was okay and lived happily ever after. ~~~~~ The Healing Sam By Ryder, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class Officer Jeremy heard foot steps out side. He goes outside and sees Reindeer on his back porch! Officer Jeremy freaks out! A huge snow ball comes out of the middle of nowhere! Officer Jeremy has a heart attack! Rudolf takes officer Jeremy to the hospital but on his way he hits a sign! All of the magic falls out of Rudolf’s nose! But then the world healing Husky dog comes to the rescue! He heals Rudlof’s nose with a slobbery lick. Rudolf asks “what’s your name?” “My name is Sam. What’s your name?” “Rudolf.” Sam healed Jeremy. They lived happily ever after. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Haylee, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class There are seven people in this story: mom, dad, older sister named Elissa, Allabell, the pet dog named Max, an angel named Hana, and a police officer named John. One morning Allabell woke up, took a shower, got dressed and she looked out her window. She was
expecting the mail man but instead she seen something really small. When she went down stairs she opened the door. It was the smallest angel ever! Allabell asked what her name was. It was Hana. She said she was flying with her mom and dad and got separated from them. Hana asked to come in. Allabell said sure. So Allabell led Hana to the couch. Allabell asked if Hana wanted tea. Hana wanted tea. Allabell made some green tea for Hana. Hana told Allabell her story about getting separated. They enjoyed their evening. ~~~~~ The Three Reindeer Brothers By Jaden, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class There was a little boy named Jaden and on Christmas he wanted to see at least one reindeer. He woke up on Christmas morning. He unwrapped presents and then he went outside. There on his back porch, he saw three reindeer sitting down. He was shocked and called 911! Then Officer Jeremy came to the house. Officer Jeremy was shocked when he saw the big, scary reindeer too! He fell down the stairs and fainted. Jaden called the hospital quickly. Officer Jeremy was in the hospital for three weeks when he came back he scared the reindeer off the back porch. They all had a snow ball fight in the backyard. Jaden won and got a snow trophy! Then they all went inside and had hot cocoa. After that, they went back outside to build a snowman and kicked it over. They were getting along well! In the spring the reindeer flew back to Santa. They had fun at Jaden’s house. Jaden was really happy that he got to play with the three reindeer! ~~~~~ Christmas Traditions at my House By Isabella, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs.
Matthews class Hi, I am Isabella. I am eight years old. You may think these traditions are maybe odd or out of the ordinary. But some of it really tastes good. I didn’t like the food at first but it grew on me and now I love it! Now lets get to the traditions... first for the people. My cousins come, and obviously my parents are going to be there. So about half the family is there. Okay, now for the food. For dinner we have rats and mice and for dessert we have termite ice cream. Then after dinner the kids would go play with Christmas presents and the adults would play an adult trivia game like Trivial Pursuit. Or sometimes we would play a game all together as a family. Even though I really don’t like the awful burnt food, I still think that CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS FUN!!! ~~~~~ There were Three Reindeer on my Back Porch By Haley, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class One day a boy named Dylan and his dad, who
was a police officer, arrived home at night from a long evening out watching baseball at a friend’s house. When the boy‘s dad came home he saw three reindeer on his back porch eating old apples! The boy came outside to see his dad and he also saw the magical reindeer that he thought were just deer. They were there because Santa’s sleigh broke down. Santa ran out of dust. Santa and the other reindeer were in the forest. The boy went back inside because he was scared that the reindeer would hurt him. They were really big! When the boy came out to see his dad again, he spooked the reindeer and then one of the reindeer hurt the boy. So the reindeer took the boy to the hospital. Then the boy saw the other reindeer up in the sky with Santa when they were on the way to the hospital. The boy thought the reindeer were not special at all, but they really were! ~~~~~ There’s A Reindeer On My Front Porch By Kaelan Nelson Grade 3, Barriere Elementary,
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Ms. McGravey’s class Yesterday I was going to play outside. When I got out I saw a reindeer on my front porch laying down sleeping. When I saw the reindeer laying on the front porch I ran inside and told my mom. Then she came running outside and when she saw the reindeer she ran inside and told my dad. Then he came running outside and when he saw the reindeer he took the reindeer and put him or her in the trunk of the car. He drove to the airport on the day before Christmas. They got on the plane and went to the North Pole to drop off the reindeer and see me and Santa saved Christmas. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Savanna Watson Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class The littlest angel was pretty and sweet. She was known as the Princess Angel. Life was almost perfect except for one thing. She was small and she didn’t know how to get big. She tried yoga. She tried swimming. Finally she tried stretching her shadow and she was big!!! ...continued on page 18
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John E n ma n Last week I wrote about how I enjoy everything about the Christmas holidays; the bright colours, the gaudy decorations, the sentimental music, the silly TV programs, and especially the festive city lights. To that fun list I must add the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. Each December, for the past 17 years, the CP Holiday train has travelled east to west across Canada. And fortunately for my wife, Linda, and I the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolls along the railroad tracks that follow the wide South Thompson River a short distance from our home in Pritchard, B.C. As with last year, the train passes by just as the light begins fading around 4 p.m. The timing could not be better. There is still some illumination in the sky, but not enough to ruin the bright coloured Christmas lights on the train’s engine and cars. Last year we positioned ourselves across the river for a wide panorama of the train. However, this year because of the construction and repositioning of the highway, we were able to choose a location very near the tracks that gave us plenty of time to prepare when the train first came into view and an interesting three-quarter perspective as it rushed towards us. When we were across the river last year the long focal length lenses worked best, but because we were so close this year we chose wide-angle lenses. Linda had her 24mm and I used my 2470mm. Both were perfect. We arrived about ten minutes early, made some test shots to check the fading late afternoon light, then waited with our hot chocolate to keep warm. With the train’s movement I knew we would need fast shutterspeeds. I selected ISO 3200, which let us both use 1/350th of a second. Linda said, “There it is!” When the train roared into sight, we jumped out of the car into the cold wind that was coming at us off the river and took pictures as it passed. The engineer tooted the horn at us but we didn’t have time to wave back and take pictures too. The whole event was over in about 40 seconds. Ha, what a rush! Then we got back in the car and ten minutes later we were sitting in our warm home finishing up our hot chocolate. Well, one more holiday photographic occasion is over, but I know there will be more opportunities between now and Jan. 1. This is such
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Shirley D Bertoli (nee Noble), 83 years old, left us on Sunday, December 20th at the Royal Inland Hospital after a brief illness. Shirley was born on March 28, 1932 in Kamloops B.C. to Anne and William Noble. Shirley was the youngest of 5 children and grew up in Birch Island and later moved to Duncan to attend high school, living with her older sister Mildred and her family. Shirley moved back to Kamloops to care for her father, and embarked on a long and rewarding career with the Fish and Wildlife department. Throughout her life she maintained a positive demeanor and her
love of life and nature is reflected in her children and grandchildren, as well as the many nieces and nephews that loved her and followed her on her famous nature walks at Scotch Creek and other places. Shirley was very proud of her son Mark Bertoli (Donna) and her ‘daughter’ Linda Dawson Reid (Andy) and nothing made her happier than being with her amazing grandchildren; Marisa and Taylor Bertoli, and Dylan Dawson. Shirley is survived by her son, Mark (Donna), daughter, Linda (Andy) and grandchildren Marisa, Taylor and Dylan, as well as her sister Zelma (Bill) and
her brother Bill (Gert) along with numerous nieces, and nephews and wonderful friends. She is predeceased by her brother Bill and Mildred (Stub), and her dear friends Helen and Jim Dawson. Shirley also leaves behind her special family, the ones she loved, laughed with and truly cared for. Shirley had a real
zest for life, she loved to garden, play cards and dance, but what she loved best was being with her family and many friends. Shirley had deep roots in the North Thompson and the Wells Grey area. Shirley had a unique ability to take time and see the true beauty of this world. The smiles and joy of the ones she loved, the new green leaves in the spring, or god’s beautiful display in the colors of the Fall. Shirley was also a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary. Shirley was the glue of her family. If there was a message she would want to leave behind it would be to be kind and do things for others. Shirley had a passion for visit-
ing and bringing joy and kindness into the lives of many friends and family. It would be truly Shirley to make someone laugh, send a card, and most of all pay it forward. There will be a celebration of Shirley’s life at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour St, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2G8 on Monday. Dec. 28, at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to some of Shirley’s favorite charities: Kamloops Food Bank, Heart and Stroke, United Way, B.C. Cancer Agency. Condolences may be left for the family at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Nominal fee. All welcome. Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Dec. 31 - New Years Eve Dance at the Barriere Legion Barriere Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday. Sam’s Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. 672-0029 Live entertainment and appies tickets $10 at the Bar Pizza & Rib House Hwy 5. 10am-2pm (May - Nov.) Barriere Genealogy: once a mth at the Library, Jan 8-9 - BSS Sr Boys basketball tourney Barriere Youth Group - Fridays ages 12-18 at the except Jul/Aug. For dates/times call 250-672-9330. Ridge 7-10pm. Enjoy activities, sports and more. Feb. 8 - Family Day Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip. 250Riding Club: Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at NTVIC. 672-9391. Mar 19-21 - Kamloops Cowboy Festival www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 318-9975. 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh Community Quilters: Every Thurs. 2pm at the Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 250-587-0027. Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-6722012. Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room). For info call 250-672-0033. Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues., 5:30pm. 250672-9943. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799. 5615. of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. Barriere Craft Group: Tues. 6:30-8:30 Barriere Barriere A-A: Every Tues. 7:30pm Pentecostal Church Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. Employment 818 Amnesty Rd. 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, Fort Hall. mth, 1pm at NTVIC in winter, at Museum in summer. call 672-9916. Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134. Barriere & District Seniors Events: Whist - Mon. Barriere Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on 7pm, Carpet Bowling - Tues., Thurs. 9am-12, Fun NTVIC from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am.
Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-3749866. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill 250-3198023. 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. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).
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~~~~~ I Found A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Richard Blanke Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I was just going outside to feed my chickens named Rosy, Betty, Loosy and Horny when I heard a woosh. I stayed very still until I noticed it was just my mom chasing the chickens into the pen. Then I also saw a reindeer. It wasn’t Rudolph, it was Prancer. I didn’t know what to do. I just ran away. ~~~~~ Christmas Traditions At My House By Anna Stefan, Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class Inside I like to decorate the Christmas tree. I like making gingerbread houses and cookies. Outside I like building snowmen, making snow angels and sledding. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Dayna Underhill Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class There was a gentle little angel. Her name was Sky. She was new to town. It was only five more days ‘til school started. She was terrified! Her mother came into her room. Sky crunching into a ball and was rolling on the floor with a scared look on her face. Her mother said, “What in the world are you doing?!” Then Sky started crying and said, “Nobody is going to like me. I am the smallest angel!” Her mother said, “Sit on your bed. It’s okay.” “No it’s not!” Sky said. Then Sky had supper and went to bed. Her mom gave her a hug and a kiss and left. Sky thought about school more and more. But the more she thought about it, the happier she felt. She fell asleep. When Sky woke up she got dressed, ate breakfast and went to school. She had a great day at school! Sky even skipped all the way home. Her mother said, “How was your day at school?” “Awesome!!!” “That’s great, “ said her mother. “I can’t wait for tomorrow!” Sky said. ~~~~~ The Reindeer On My Back Porch By Taalishia Dobson Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class If I saw a reindeer on my porch I would get a saddle and ride it to the
North Pole. I would see Santa, the elves and the reindeer. I would ask Santa if I could stay for the night. He would say, Yes.” So I would ask if I could ride a reindeer home so I could get my stuff and ask my parents if I could stay for the night. They would say, “Yes”. Then I would pack my bag and go back and have good time. When it was time to go I would say, “Good-bye.” ~~~~~ Christmas Traditions At My House By Jaskeerat Virdi Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I drink coffee. I play with my gift. We have a party in the Bar. My gift is under the Bar’s Christmas tree. I play pool in the Bar. I have a drink that is for kids. It is the best drink ever. I like to play in the snow at Christmas. I like to play my guitar at Christmas. Santa comes in the chimney. I saw Santa outside the door. I got my gift from Santa. ~~~~~ I Saw A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Lucas Jorgenson Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class Santa fell from the sky and the reindeer got loose. A reindeer landed on the porch by accident. We went out to get fresh air. I was surprised! Then the reindeer was panicked. I said, “It’s okay reindeer. I will help you right away.” Then I decided to take my car and the reindeer got on the roof. The reindeer and I went to find Santa. The reindeer was trying to talk to me. Then we found Santa. He was surprised. “Ho Ho Ho, Lucas you saved Christmas.” ~~~~~ There’s A Reindeer By Trent Meredith Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class When I walked out of my door I saw more reindeer with Santa’s sled. I tried to name all of them but I could not. And then I looked in Santa’s sleigh and I saw all of Santa’s toys that the elves made for all the kids that are good enough to get presents from Santa. I also saw the bad and the good list beside the presents at the back. But the reindeer flew away with Santa’s sled and toys. Oh well I had a good time seeing reindeer. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Tyla Mackin, Grade 3,
Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class One day we saw an angel floating down from the sky. She sparkled and shimmered. I was so surprised to see her again because I saw her before but, she flew away. Well I really wanted to see her again. Her name is Angela. She is the gentlest angel because she never hurt me in her life. She is in my room right now. She is the best angel ever because she helped my dog when it got a thorn stuck in its paw. I know we’re going to be friends. ~~~~~ There’s A Reindeer On My Front Porch By Linden Ransome Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class This is my story. I woke up late. I heard a sound. I looked out my window and saw a reindeer. It was jumping. It must be Santa’s reindeer. There’s a reindeer on my front porch. I saw it. I went outside. I helped it. It had sparkles. I was amazed until I saw magic dust. I grabbed it and quickly put it on the reindeer. Before I knew it the reindeer was flying. I waved goodbye and and thought there was a reindeer on my front porch. >>>>>>>> KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3 ENTRIES: I Found a Reindeer By Chase, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class There was a boy named Bob. It was a cold winter day. Bob found a reindeer! Bob did not know what to do. So Bob called the cops. But the cops were scared of the reindeer, so the cops jumped in the snow away from the reindeer. Then the cops saw a squirt gun. The cops show the squirt gun to the reindeer. The cop squirts the reindeer... Squir-rr-rrr-ttt! The reindeer thought it was fun! They continued to do this back and forth every year! ~~~~~ Three of Santa’s Reindeer By Aiden Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class Once upon a time there was a boy named Marshmellow. Marshmellow comes out the door and screams because he is surprised to see reindeer there. He calls 911 and a few minutes later officer Jeremy comes up the stairs. All of a sudden, Officer Jeremy
faints and falls down the snowy, wooden stairs. The reindeer brings him to the hospital by carrying him on his back. One year later Officer Jeremy heals and he never sees the reindeer that made him fall down the stairs ever again. ~~~~~ Two Helpful Reindeer By Chays, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class In a small Canadian town some people found a reindeer on there back porch. Then the mom and dad get freaked and dad goes inside and calls officer Jeremy. Jeremy is surprised when he gets there. He sees the reindeer and he falls down the stairs. The reindeer takes officer Jeremy to the hospital. ~~~~~ Reindeer in my Backyard By Maahi, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class Santa is delivering Rudolf to a boy his name is Maahi because he was a good boy. When Maahi woke up he saw Rudolf in his backyard. He screamed and he fell off of his back porch! Maahi crawled up the stairs and called 911. Then officer Jeremy came and he screamed and fell down the porch stairs too! Then Rudolf took both of them to the hospital. Then Santa came to the hospital to pick up Rudolf. Santa said he needs Rudolf back at home now. Maahi said ok. Then they lived happily ever after. ~~~~~ Best Friends By Corey, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class Officer Corey comes through the doors and finds reindeer in his office. The reindeer scare Officer Corey. He yells “Boo!!!!” The reindeer don’t like people. Then Officer Corey and the reindeer are friends for ever but the reindeer has no house, so the rein-
deer decides to go up north to be with Santa. On Christmas night the reindeer went to Officer Corey’s house first. Then on another day, Officer Corey went to visit the reindeer. One day the reindeer came and stayed the night. ~~~~~ Reindeer! By Isaac, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class A boy named Isaac was sleeping in bed until he heard a whoosh! He woke up, went to the back porch and he was surprised to see, reindeer! Then he went inside to get the phone and his pillow pusher. Then he called Officer Chase. Two minutes later he came. Isaac said to the police, “There are reindeer on my back porch!” The police says back, “That’s nonsense kid.” Then the police looked at the back porch. “Wow”, said the police, “you’re right!” Then... Officer Chase faints. Then Isaac grabs his pillow pusher. While he was pushing him down the stairs Isaac says to himself, “I knew this would happen.” Then the reindeer called the reinbelance (aka ambulance) and the reindeer grabbed a gun from the reinbelance. Isaac grabbed a gun too. Then they shot their guns at the same time. They thought they killed each other but their guns actually disintegrated. They’re both like, huh? Then the police woke up and he didn’t know what had happened. ~~~~ Three Big Reindeer By Chloe, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class T’was the night before Christmas and Santa came to the house on the end of North Road. Three reindeer fell out of the sky because their magic stopped working! The
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reindeer looked in the door and saw a beautiful cedar tree. There were presents everywhere! There was a little present by the fireplace. It caught on fire! The reindeer called to the others. Santa turned around. All the other presents caught on fire too! Santa came to the rescue. Santa came and he looked at the house it was on fire like crazy. He landed the slay! He ran into the house. He tackled the fire and he put out the fire. He rapt the new presents and he cut down a tree. He decorated the house and made it pretty! Santa was having so much fun he didn’t no that it was morning. He was lucky because that it was the last house in the world. The family woke up and they said it is CHRISTMAS! They ran down the stairs and the kids yelled Santa Santa Santa! Santa said ho ho ho! ~~~~~
Helpful Reindeer By Curtis, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class Once on Christmas morning I went on my back porch and...I saw three reindeer. I screamed and ran inside. I called the town police officer, Jeremy. He zoomed to my house. He walked up my back porch stairs. He opened the door. He screamed too! Plice Officer Jeremy fell down the stairs! He knocked himself out! Curtis walked down the stairs to see if he was okay. The reindeer came down the stairs. Curtis picked Jeremy up and put him onto the reindeer. The reindeer took police officer Jeremy to the hospital. He lived happily ever after! ~~~~~
I Found Reindeer on my Back Porch! By Jade, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class A little boy was sleeping and when he woke up he went to the back porch of his house. There he saw the reindeer! He was shocked! And so he called the police. The little boy was so scared he was hiding from them under his bed. He said to his mom and dad I sow three reindeer out there! No you are probably just seeing stuff. See, there is noth-
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ing out there! I don’t see anything. See? Come out here. But mom, I actually seen three reindeer out there! Mom said, well lets go open our presents. The next day the little boy forgot all about it and he sill had really fun! His name was Jordan. ~~~~~
The Boy Who Liked Reindeer By Morgan, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Mrs. Matthews class The night of Christmas, at midnight, Santa’s reindeer lost their magic and landed on someones porch in the countryside. Santa dashed to the a town payphone to call the North Pole. There were three reindeer left on the back porch. One was named Olaf, one named Rudolf, and the other one named Carrots. All of a sudden there were POLICE there at the house! Somebody called 911! His name was Officer Jeremy. He walked up the stairs with a taser and just before he was going to press the button a boy said STOP!! Officer Jeremy was surprised and fell down the stairs! The boy’s name was Marshmellow. Marshmellow didn’t want Santa’s reindeer to get hurt . There is Santa flying over head with some magic and elves! The elves poured the magic into the sleigh, and off the reindeer and Santa went to deliver more presents for Christmas! ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Clara Tremblay Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class There was a little angel and all the other angels made fun of her so she decided to leave home. On the way she met a ladybug. The little angel told the ladybug what the other angels said to her so the ladybug went with her on their way to the North Pole. She saw Santa Claus and his reindeer. ~~~~~ I Saw A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Clara Tremblay Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class When I went to do some shovelling I saw a reindeer on my back porch.
It was Rudolph. I walked towards him. I jumped on his back. We flew off to the North Pole and I saw Santa Claus. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Kaelan Nelson Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class Once there was a little angel, named the Littlest Angel. Do you know why it’s so small? It is because it was a baby and got shrunk by a shrink ray. Then it got hurt. After it got hurt I went downstairs to get a glass of water. When I went to the kitchen for the glass of water I saw a little angel but, I did not run away. I was brave so I went forward to the angel and I asked it where it lived. After it told me I dropped it off where it lived and came back home and went back to bed. ~~~~ I Saw A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Savanna Watson Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class When I went to play I saw a.... Is it?... Can it be?... It is.... A reindeer on my back porch! It was frightened and flew away and went around the world and came back! I hopped on the it started to wiggle and jiggle. I rode home. ~~~~~ There’s A Reindeer On My Front Porch By Tristan Guay Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class Okay, yesterday I was outside and that’s when it
hit me, a reindeer! Bolter hit me and now there’s no Christmas. But I jumped on and rode him to the North Pole and saved Christmas. ~~~~~ I Saw A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Ethan Curll Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I went skiing. I went down to put my skis away, then I saw it. It was a wonderful sight. A reindeer, to be most specific it was Santa’s reindeer. I ran inside to tell my mom. The reindeer flew away. ~~~~~ I Found A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Taner Brown Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I was having breakfast one day when I heard some thumping. I went on to my porch. I saw a reindeer. I passed out. When I woke up, I finished my breakfast. ~~~~~ I Found A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Heather Yuill Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class The reindeer was hurt so I helped her inside. She got up, ate some food, took a drink and went to bed. In the morning she the reindeer woke up, she was ready to go. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Destiny Paul Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class Once upon a time there
was a little angel. Her name was Mary. She lived in a castle far, far away. There was also an evil angel who had a pet sausage. I know, I know, it’s weird. Mhmm so the evil angel always, always fed his pet TACOS, PEACHES and HOT DOTS. Then right when the evil angel fed his pet, Mary’s palace started RAINING GUMBALLS WOW! I know what you’re thinking MMMMM. But the poor little angel couldn’t eat the gumballs cause they would just fall right out of her hand. Then Mary ran straight through the woods and she cried and cried the whole way there. When she got to her palace she ran straight to her bed and slammed the door in her mom’s face. Then she said, “Leave me alone!” ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Abby French Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class The angel fell and hit her head. That is that. Wait is is not over yet. And that is how she shrunk. But she still had magic. One day she found a dead dog and healed it. ~~~~~ I Found A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Karissa William Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I found a reindeer on my porch. It flew away and has never been found again. I found it. No one found it but me. But my brother yelled and it flew away again and I got mad. If my brother does that again. The reindeer dropped magic dust on me. It made me fly. I flew to the North Pole. ~~~~~ I Saw A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Jairrel OrtegaRhodes, Grade 3, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class An evil reindeer is on a rampage. It had a pet crocodile named The Crook. Her dad has a pet pig named Pork Chop and an Enemy named Dark Vader with a pet wiener dog named Sassy. They were all in the same city and they will have a fight every day. The day after that they made a truce and after that they made an army to protect Earth.
~~~~~ I Saw A Reindeer On My Back Porch By Cayden Johnson Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I went to start the car and I saw a reindeer out on the back porch. It was hurt and it was drinking the dog’s water. The dog was thirsty. I gave the reindeer my sandwich. My mom came out with the first aide kit. I was going to be late for school so we took it to the vet. The reindeer had to stay a couple of nights. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Madison Wittner Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class I found the angel outside. I asked her if she wanted to come inside. She said yes and came inside. We had some cookies and a glass of milk. We got our snow gear and we played outside and when we came inside we had some hot chocolate. After our hot chocolate we played a board game. After the board game we built a snowman. ~~~~~ The Littlest Angel By Reine McGravey Grade 2, Barriere Elementary, Ms. McGravey’s class We saw an angel at my house. I fed it because
it was hungry. It came around at night and then she had a problem. It was a fire at her house. She didn’t have any water or a fire hydrant. He neighbour came out the door. She had water. She poured it on the fire. We built the angel a house in the forest.
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