Barriere Star Journal, March 24, 2016

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016

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Legion supports grade 7 class trip

Old growth forest park proclaimed east of PG ..... page 2

Barriere Elementary School student, Adam Gordon, accepts a cheque for $500 from Verne Buker on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion in Barriere for the grade 7 leadership class trip coming in June.

Does Barriere need a 120,000 sq. ft. museum? ..... page 4

Fire Centre urges caution with spring burning ..... page 6

Submitted photo: Val Williams

Council approve Splash Pad startup ..... page 7

Solar Aquatics Wastewater Project in Barriere amended

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NT Valley snowpack at 115 per cent of normal Snowpacks in the South and North Thompson watersheds are slightly above normal, with 80 per cent of snowfall complete for the season.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre warned some Interior rivers in the Nicola and Okanagan valleys could experience flooding with the combination of higher than average snowpacks and an early melt.

Snowpacks in the North Thompson watershed are at 115 per cent of normal, while they are 111 per cent in the South Thompson.

Wet weather through February boosted snowpacks across the province.

The River Forecast Centre warned this year’s spring freshet will come earlier across much of the province. Average temperatures across B.C. were 1.4 C above normal for the past three months.

“Seasonal forecasts from Environment Canada are indicating a high likelihood of abovenormal temperatures across British Columbia over the March to May period and an increased chance of warmer than normal temperature through the extended forecast period into the summer months,” the bulletin said.

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BSS girls win two games at Provincials Congratulations to the Barriere Secondary Senior Girls Basketball Team for bringing home a well earned sixth place finish at the ‘A’ Senior Girls Basketball Provincials held in Duncan, B.C., Mar. 8-12. The team played well in the tournament, winning two of their four games and losing by only one point in their final game. Pictured: (l-r): Jillian McInnes, Tyra Noble, Breann Fischer, Kiara Eustache, Leanna Mitchell, Hannah Feller, Jordan Bauer, Vanessa Balatti, Ivanna Villeneuve and coach Seana Trimble. Find more on page 9.

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EASTER EGG HUNT and Lion’s Breakfast Easter Sunday, March 27 9 a.m. - Barriere Lion’s Club Easter Bunny Breakfast by donation, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids at 10 a.m. Barriere Ball Parks at the field house. Everyone invited.

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Old-growth forest park proclaimed in B.C.

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

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Photo: B.C. Government Trails through the Ancient Forest built by a local volunteer society saw 20,000 visitors in 2015.

there are lots of springs. It’s very moist and it prevents forest fires from going into these stands, so they’re very localized microclimates.”

He said about two thirds of the ancient cedar stands in the region have been logged over the years, and the park and surrounding old-growth management areas protect the rest.

The park is a joint project of the provincial government, the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Society, which signed an agree-

ment in July 2015 to protect the area’s ancient cedar stands.

The society built and maintains three kilometres of hiking trails through the forest that saw 20,000 visitors in 2015.

The legislation makes other parks changes: • A 136-hectare marine foreshore addition to Halkett Bay Marine Park in Howe Sound, to protect a recently discovered glass sponge reef southeast of Gambier Island • Additions including

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private land acquisition of 2.2 hectares of land at Prudhomme Lake Park near Prince Rupert, 263 hectares added to Okanagan Mountain Park and 28.5 hectares added to the Sheemahant Conservancy, a remote rainforest on B.C.’s central coast • Removing the words Haynes Point and Okanagan Falls from swiws and sxwexnitkw parks in the South Okanagan, following an agreement reached with the Osoyoos Indian Band in 2015

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B.C.’s newest Class A provincial park is an 11,000-hectare expanse of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest east of Prince George.

Called the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut, the region is being added to B.C.’s parks by legislation introduced this week.

Premier Christy Clark said the province is also applying to have the park named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“Dedicated volunteers and community members have worked for years to protect this special habitat,” said Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount.

“Several of the trees in this historic natural wonder are more than 1,000 years old, with trunks measuring up to 16 metres around.”

Darwyn Coxson, professor of ecosystem science at the University of Northern B.C., said there is great interest in the oldest trees.

“We’ve counted to about 1,200 to 1,300 years, and we think they’re older than that,” Coxson said. “The big cedar stands are in very protected, sheltered sites at the base of the mountain where

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Premier Christy Clark voiced support Wednesday for Green Party leader Andrew Weaver’s call for university policies to prevent sexual assault.

Weaver told the legislature that a Thompson Rivers University student was recently assaulted twice in one term, and was told “maybe you would be better suited to a different school.”

A University of Victoria student described a recent university investigation of her sexual assault complaint left her feeling “completely invalidated and silenced,” Weaver said.

A male UVic student was arrested in late February and charged with five counts of sexual assault after a series of attacks in recent months.

Weaver’s bill would require colleges and universities to develop policies to educate students and prevent sexual assault as well as sup-

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver port people who are assaulted on campus.

Clark said it’s unlikely that legislation can be prepared and passed this spring, but she agrees the problem of sexual assault on campuses is an urgent priority and the advanced education ministry is working on it.

“Sexual assault on campus is a cultural problem,” Clark said.

“So yes, we have to help and support women if they are attacked. But we have to change the culture so it doesn’t happen.

“It’s like antibullying programs in schools. We focus on changing the culture of schools so the school rewards kindness rather than meanness.”

Accident causes temporary road closure on way to Sun Peaks

By Kamloops This Week Kamloops RCMP say road conditions may have contributed to an accident just south of Sun Peaks involving a passenger van and a cube van Mar. 16.

Police said the accident happened just after 9 a.m. The northbound passenger van had nine occupants and indications are it collided with the southbound van.

None of the injuries are critical.

The road was closed for about two hours and was scheduled to reopen to alternating traffic.

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MP McLeod encourages constituents to have their say on Trans-Pacific Partnership MP Report KAMLOOPS - Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo encourages all constituents with an interest in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to have their say.

The House of Commons’ International Trade Committee is conducting a pre-study of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and has put a call out to Canadians for written submissions and requests to appear before the Committee.

“The TPP is an important trade deal for Canada’s exporters because it will grant them access to 800 million consumers with a combined GDP of $29 trillion. That’s over 14 times the size of Canada’s economy,” said McLeod.

“This is a deal that will

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo benefit farmers, business owners and manufacturers, and it is at risk of not being ratified by the current Liberal government,” stated McLeod. “We need to ensure that those who will benefit from the TPP have their voices heard loud and clear.”

The primary objective of the study is to assess the extent to which the agreement, once implemented, would be in the best interests of Canadians. The study will result in a report to be presented in the House of Commons.

Anyone wishing to provide written submissions must do so before midnight on April 30, and they are not to be more than 1500 words and emailed to: ciit-tpp-ptp@parl. gc.ca.

The Committee expects to hold hearings across Canada over the coming months.

Once cross-country hearings are confirmed, information will be provided about dates and locations.

Anyone who wishes to appear as a witness can send their name and contact information to the Clerk of the Committee at: ciit-tpp-ptp@ parl.gc.ca.

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New hoodies just in time for Spring The Barriere Elementary (BES) grade 7 class are shown wearing their new purple school hoodies. The students are now preparing for their Arts For Others event at the school on Apr. 28. The event will begin at 4-4:30 p.m. with a barbecue outside the school, then will move indoors for the Arts for Others part of the evening; featuring dessert and coffee, a performance by the school Strings and BES Got Talent, and of course numerous handmade pieces of art offered for sale by the students. At a later date the grade 7 class will be holding a car wash for their final fund raiser towards attending Eagle Resort in the Shuswap in June.

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B.C. farmers return more than 28,000 kilograms of obsolete pesticides and livestock medications Submitted Farmers in British Columbia turned in 27,672 kilograms of obsolete and unwanted pesticides, and 349 kilograms of livestock and equine medications through CleanFARMS’ obsolete collection campaign in 2015.

Collections took place at 10 participating agretail and municipal locations in the Okanagan, Kootenay and Interior regions of the province from October 20 – November 5, 2015. This is the fourth collection program CleanFARMS, a national, industry-led waste stewardship organization, has run in the province.

This marked the first time that a combined collection of pesticides and livestock medications has been offered in these regions of B.C. CleanFARMS partnered with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) to add the collection of livestock and equine medications to CleanFARMS’ existing program.

“Farmers are keen to responsibly manage waste on their farms. This program gives them the opportunity to safely and responsibly return unused products. The British Columbia Agricultural Council (BCAC) is proud to support this industryled program that supports sustainable agriculture,” said Stan Vander Waal, chair of BCAC.

Farmers in B.C. have a long history of good stewardship practices. Since 1998, B.C. farmers have turned in more than 254,000 kilograms of obsolete pesticides – which is a testament to their environmental commitment.

“This year’s collection was a great success thanks to the commitment of B.C. farmers and participating collection sites,” said Barry Friesen, CleanFARMS’ general manager. “B.C. farmers’ continued dedication to the obsolete collections program proves their commitment to protecting the environment and making responsible decisions on the farm.”

The obsolete collection program is generally delivered in each province or region of the country every three years and comes at no cost to farmers.

The program will be delivered in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island regions of B.C. in the fall of 2017. In between collections, farmers are encouraged to safely store their unwanted pesticides and livestock medications until they can properly dispose of them through the program.

The obsolete collection program is part of the plant science and animal health industry’s commitment to the responsible lifecycle management of their products.

For more information, please visit www.cleanfarms.ca.

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OPINION

Published by Black Press Ltd. at Unit 10 - 4353 Connor Road, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Editorial;

To connect or not to connect

Mike de Jong is a Renaissance man. In an odd, back-to-the-future kind of way.

The provincial finance minister does not have a smartphone. He does not correspond by e-mail.

Because it’s government, he has people for all that.

If there’s a call he has to take, some well-paid aide will foist a phone in front of him. If there’s an e-mail that needs his attention, another member of the taxpayer-funded army will provide him with a printed version.

We envy de Jong.

Our job is to gather information from various sources and publish it for a wider audience. We could not do that without e-mail and smartphones. We recall a time in newspapers before e-mail and widespread connectivity in general.

Truth be told, newspapers thrived in that time. We had typesetters and proofers.

Society as a whole, it must be said, survived just fine without email, Facebook and Twitter.

You could argue these technologies have downgraded our society — so many people post so many rude things they never would say to someone in person. The negative and nasty is now out there for all to see.

This is progress?

Same can be said for government. Does anyone believe governments have operated more efficiently because of all this connectivity?

Certainly education — the pursuit and sharing of knowledge — has been enhanced by the digital age, although it has also been clogged by Internet junk science.

Still, we envy de Jong and salute his stance. For so many years, having the latest technology, the latest phone, was cool.

The new cool, as evidenced by de Jong, is having no phone at all.

Mind you, not all of us have ‘people’ for that.

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Does Barriere need a 120,000 sq. ft. museum?

To the editor; Just curious!

As I was reading the newspaper’s report (March 10) on the proposed new museum plans, I wondered why the committee working on these plans wouldn’t have contacted the existing Barriere Museum members and worked with them on expansion or relocation?

Do we need two museums in our little town, especially one so large as 120,000 square feet?

Also curious if the new committee members have been inside our existing museum and vis-

ited the heritage garden?

The plans, as stated in the paper sound like a fairly large endeavor.

Can Barriere really support this building when the Provincial and Federal funding runs out?

Is this something that the taxpayers of Barriere get a vote on, or another idea that gets forced on us, “for the betterment of Barriere”, since we incorporated?

Pat Sibbelee Barriere, B.C.

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TNRD Director Bill Kershaw thanks those who contributed to building the Agate Bay boat launch To the editor; Upon completion of the 2nd phase of the Agate Bay boat launch, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your contributions to this project.

I think the community will be really happy with this project.

I was on site when the project was completed and want to emphasize that this project would not have happened without the cooperative efforts of all groups involved.

This project was first explored about a couple of years ago when Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) staff met with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) representa-

tives on site, at Agate Bay. Contributors to the entire project include Argo Road Maintenance, Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society, North Thompson Communities Foundation, MoTI and the TNRD. With multiple approvals and consultations required, including First Nations, Ministry of Environment, Interior Health, etc., it has been a bit of an uphill climb.

MoTI assisted with stakeholder consultations and approvals.

In addition to contributing funding, the TNRD was able to secure funding through the Lower North Thompson Community For-

est Society and the North Thompson Communities Foundation.

It was a seamless process from my perspective, but I guarantee you it was not an easy thing to do.

The Argo crew, what can we say….. incredible effort guys! You have done the company proud.

There was a considerable expense to having a sizable crew available on site, for what turned out to be nearly two full days.

This community project would not have been possible without this valuable partner.

Getting equipment and materials to the site when needed, and during load restriction season was a huge commitment and invaluable contribution.

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Argo Road Maintenance employees, a Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure representative and a Thompson Nicola Regional District representative are pictured at the work site of the Agate Bay boat launch. The boat launch was a collaborative effort between the above organizations, the North Thompson Communities Foundation, and the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society.

We often forget how a project like this takes away from other work that Argo has to complete in the spring, such as a massive sweeping

program to get ready for paint marking… just to name one.

To pull resources away for this project shows an enormous commitment to the

community on the part of Argo and I thank you all for that.

Again, thank you all, I thought that was a fun little project!

Hope we can do something like that again some time!

Bill Kershaw Barriere, B.C. TNRD Electoral Area ‘O’ Director

What about a Guaranteed Annual Income for Canadians?

To the editor; While CBNCompass Columnist Pat Cullen calls for a “Basic Income, (November 19, 2015)” I am advocating for a Guaranteed Annual Income (GAI) so Canada and British Columbia can eliminate most, if not, all Poverty!

Our Federal and Provincial elected representatives should be asking Canadians and British Columbians how we can improve and modernized our “Social Safety Net?” I say that Prime Minister Trudeau, and the 13 Provincial/Territorial Premiers, including Christy Clark’s Liberals should implement a one-stop Guaranteed Annual Income scheme for Canada’s most disadvantaged or most vulnerable residents - Persons with disabilities; the working poor; low or fixed income seniors, mental health consumers and families, the unemployed, the underemployed and the homeless.

In a 1984 book called “Canadian Churches and Social Justice,” governments have basically three ways to help those “in need;” 1.) Progressive taxation through tax credits, like the Disability Tax, Child, Family and Seniors Tax Credits, and GST/HST Tax Rebates; 2.) Public Services and Social Agencies, Medical Services Plan of BC (Medicare), BC PharmaCare (Pharmacare); BC Housing (Subsidized Housing), C.P.P./Q.P.P., E.I., O.A.S., Seniors G.I.S., BC Family Bonus Program; Income and Disability Assistance and Student Aid, and 3.) Minimum wage laws.

Unfortunately, these government initiatives have had little, if any effect in combating poverty.

As for the private sector, like non-profit community, religious and social organizations, the best they can offer is “band-aid” solutions, like food banks, soup kitchens, christmas hampers and so on, but while they are helpful to those people in need, it doesn’t eliminate nor reduce poverty.

The latest statistics, in Canada, clearly show that there are 4.9 million Canadian women, men and children living in poverty!

For many families and individuals, Income Assistance now acts as their primary source of income.

They and other low income groups are struggling to pay for the rent, heating, food and other basic living necessities, and, in many cases, their low income is wholly inadequate. For others, income supports provides a “top-up” to their low wages, Employment Insurance and other lowincome sources.

Some people believe that governments cannot reduce or eliminate poverty. On the contrary, we cannot afford to not too! Patricia Cullen makes a excellent point: “Critics dismiss basic income as too expensive to implement. Rob Rainer and Kelly Ernst of the Basic Income Canada Network disagree.

Writing in the Toronto Star, Feb. 27, 2014, they claimed national implementation could cost around $32 billion – much cheaper than the $72 billion to $86 billion which a 2008 study estimated as the price Canadians pay for health care, criminal justice and lost productivity costs associated with poverty. Poverty’s demand on ...continued on page 19

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Clearwater calls for more meat slaughtering options

By Keith McNeil The Times District of Clearwater council feels there should be more livestock slaughtering options available for North Thompson farmers.

During their March 1 meeting, town councillors voted to ratify a “Meat to Table” resolution to be taken to the upcoming Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) convention.

If approved there, the resolution would then go to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention for provincial support.

The resolution urges the provincial government to change the policy on allowing unlimited Class E licenses (slaughter own animals for direct sale to consumer within the regional district only) and a minimum number of Class D licenses (slaughter own and other people’s animals for retail and direct sales within the regional district only) for livestock producers within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

The councillors noted that there is only one Class A government regulated beef slaughtering facility to meet the butchering needs of livestock farmers in the North Thompson Valley.

The resolution would increase local food security as well as the sustainability and capacity of local livestock producers by allowing local farmers the ability to slaughter onsite and sell to local farmers markets, the council members felt.

The SILGA convention will be held in Kelowna, April 19 – 22, while the UBCM gathering will be in Victoria, Sept. 26 – 30.

Stay in tune with your community.

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Sunny side up for breakfast Barriere and District Senior’s Society president Monica Ireland fries up a batch of eggs during a society fundraiser breakfast at the Senior’s Hall last Sunday.

Kamloops Fire Centre urges caution with spring burning Ministry of Forests The Kamloops Fire Centre advises the area may experience an early drying trend this spring, therefore the BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to be cautious with any open burning activities.

FireSmart activities are encouraged this time of year to mitigate interface wildfire risk, but there is a safe way to conduct backyard burning. Homeowners and industry personnel are encouraged to visit the BC Wildfire Service website at www.bcwild-

fire.ca/Prevention, consult the newly updated FireSmart Homeowner’s Manual, and take the following precautions: * Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and prevent it from escaping. * Do not burn during windy conditions.

Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. * Create a fireguard at least one metre around the planned fire

site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. * If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting smaller burns around the perimeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help stop the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. * Never leave a fire unattended. * Make sure that your fire is completely

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extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area for any length of time. * Pay attention to changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations to help reduce the number of preventable wildfires.

Before conducting any burn, check with your local fire department, municipality and regional district to see if there are any open burning restrictions or bylaws in effect.

If you are planning to do any large-scale industrial burning or conduct a grass burn larger than 0.2 hectares (Category 3 fires), you must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1-888797-1717.

Always check the venting conditions before conducting an open burn. If venting conditions are rated “Poor” or “Fair”, open burning is restricted. The venting index can be found at: http://www.bcairquality. ca/readings/ventilationindex.html If an outdoor burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs. To report a wildfire, please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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Council approve Splash Pad startup North Thompson Star/Journal The Splash Pad in Fadear Park is one step closer to being built after Monday nights council meeting.

District of Barriere council approved the recommendation from staff, “That council direct staff to issue an RFP (Request For Proposals) for the materials and installation of a splash pad in Lot 36, Plan 1746 of Fadear Park.”

Splash Pad Committee chair Tasha Buchanan says, “I’m smiling, and so is our Splash Pad Community Committee. We are really excited to be moving forward.”

Buchanan says although the funds raised have not reached the committee’s original target for the project, they now have enough to build a revised splash pad that will serve the community well.

Originally, the District of Barriere submitted a grant application to The Canadian Heritage Fund to create the splash pad as a municipal project. But unfortunately they were not successful in being awarded a grant.

However, the Splash Pad Community Committee were not deterred and continued on in their fundraising to make the

project a reality.

The Splash in the Past project continued to be supported by much of the community. To date, the funds raised by the efforts of the community by way of fundraisers (apple pie sales, penny drives, silent auctions, raffle, Family Fun Nights, Moonlight Movie, and personal donations) has come to a total of $29,676.

The project has also received two large sponsorships: $40,000 from Kamloops - North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, and $150,000 benchmarked by the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society for the construction. In addition, over the years various individuals and businesses have voiced their intent to volunteer services and/or products at either no charge or at a reduced rate.

Buchanan says, “This means that the project has roughly $220,000 of funds raised that are slated solely for the purpose of the installation of a splash pad in the District of Barriere. None of this money comes from tax revenue – it is all money that has been donated to the splash pad.”

Dwight Love, a semiretired engineer and consultant for an international pool/waterpark installation company,

has also reconfirmed the volunteering of his services (at no cost) in regards to the engineering of Barriere‘s splash pad project.

A report to council on Monday night contained the following information: “The previous cost estimate for the Splash in the Past project was over $400,000 with the largest portion of the cost being required for a recirculation system. Much like lowflow plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems, advances have been made in the Splash Pad world as well. As reported by the CA0 at the last regular council meeting, due to the amount of water that will be conserved through irrigation of the downtown parks with reclaimed water over the summer months and the reduced water use, a new design has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Borrill. The resulting water would be put to ground in shallow infiltrators introducing more irrigation to the area in the proximity of the pad. The water system will be engineerdesigned and plumbed to allow a recirculation system to be introduced at some point in the future. ...In inquiring with other municipalities regarding splash pads that they have installed within the past few years, it was found that roughly

90-95 per cent of them are flow through designs due to the low flow spray nozzles, user activation requirement and other water conservation features incorporated into their designs. The maintenance costs of a recirculation system is already quite minimal, but is even further reduced with a flow-through system.

Maintenance costs will be similar to the costs to maintain an irrigation system plus periodic filter cleanings and preopening pressure washings which can be completed by our seasonal parks staff.

“In order to determine a cost estimate for a flow through splash pad, staff have been working with two of the larger spray park vendors who construct in B.C. most frequently.”

Buchanan says that depending on the successful contract bidder’s schedule, construction of the splash pad could begin this year, and she has full confidence the funds raised are sufficient to construct the splash pad in its entirety. She also notes the expected maintenance costs of the revised project will be for scheduled inspections and regular maintenance that can be carried out

by Barriere parks staff, such as pressure washing, cleaning drains, and winterizing.

Solar Aquatics Wastewater Project in Barriere amended District moves forward with plans to expedite project North Thompson Star/Journal We asked District of Barriere CAO Colleen Hannigan last Tuesday about the current status of the Wastewater Treatment project being constructed within the community.

“The council of the District of Barriere has agreed to amended contract terms with design builder Kim Rink of ECO-TEK, who has exhausted his sources of funding for the completion of the

Solar Aquatics Wastewater project,” stated CAO Colleen Hannigan “Council has approved the expenditure of up to $200,000 from the project’s holdback funds and from Gas Tax reserves to enable work to continue moving ahead so that we can be up and running by June. Funds for completion will be approved as required.”

Hannigan noted that a structural engineer has been engaged for a peer review, and that Barriere resident Darcy

Feller from Interior Plumbing and Heating is also currently reviewing the mechanical drawings in order to arrive at an accurate estimate of the cost to complete for that portion of the work.

“ECO-TEK has agreed to be part of the management team through to the completion of the project,” said Hannigan, “All the involved parties will focus their energies on the innovative outcome and the positive benefits this project will provide.”

Barriere Secondary School Cordially invites you to our

Grad 2016 Fashion Show All Proceeds to Dry Grad 2016 Tickets available:

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April 21st, 2016 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

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Career and Job Fair Tuesday, April 5th 3-7pm at Dutch Lake Community Centre

EMPLOYERS: if you have not yet registered for your table, call us now!

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A great opportunity to meet your next boss or career opportunity!

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Students can earn credits through apprenticeship program in SD73

By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week There are more than 100 students in the region earning high-school credits while working on the job.

They are enrolled in the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s secondary school apprenticeship program and as they work hours, the learning they’re doing goes toward up to 16 credits toward graduation.

Ron Collins, the district’s vice-principal for trades and transitions, said the program is one of the most successful of its kind in the province.

Students must work in courses alongside certified journeymen — although the Industry Training Authority, which is a partner with the program can sign off on those whose learning has come through years of doing rather than through education alone.

For example, there’s a student working alongside a cook at a restaurant.

The cook has learned through the years and the ITA has confirmed the cook meets the necessary criteria.

About 40 businesses are involved this year, Collins said, and they’re always looking for more.

Employers are engaging with the program because it gives them potential apprentices who have had some training to prepare for a trade.

A local contractor has agreed to take on a couple of students for the summer who have completed foundations courses at the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre, for example, because they can start working the first day, having learned the basics in the centre’s classrooms and workshops.

There are also tax credits available for employers at the Red Seal and non-red Seal levels.

The benefits for the students include experiencing a trade — they might decide they love it or it’s not for them — achieving the credits for graduation and being able to apply those apprenticeship hours toward their own Red Seal certification.

There’s also potential for a $1,000 award if a set number of hours is achieved.

Employers and students interested can get more information from Collins by emailing rcollins@sd73.bc.ca or by calling 250-318-7492.

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Younger Onset Dementia (YOD) is defined as dementia occurring in people under the age of 65. This isn’t necessarily Alzheimer’s since there are over a hundred different types of dementia. Causes of YOD can be excessive alcohol consumption, head injuries and stroke. But you can help prevent YOD by educating the brain by learning new skills to keep the brain cells active.

If you aren’t doing well with those New Years resolutions you made, try choosing one of them and work on that one. If that resolution involves changing a habit (like cutting out sugar from your diet), keep at it. It takes about 30 days to change a habit.

Stick to it and you’ll be a winner.

We often hear that we should walk 10,000 steps a day for good health. As with many goals, starting with a lower number is often better. In fact, 7,500 steps is a pretty good goal and equates to what health professionals called “moderate activity.” So get one of those pedometers, and start walking. You’ll be surprised that 7,500 steps is not too hard to achieve.

March is Nutrition Month in Canada. The emphasis this year is to make small changes in your eating habits one meal at a time. It could be adding another veggie to your meal or adding fish a couple of times a week. It could be having a good breakfast every day. Whatever it is, choose a goal and stick to it.

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Penguins win Best Costume (L-r) Grade three students Jeremy Salle, Aiden Steel and Curtis Farrow pick up the prize for best costume, as well as first place in the grade 3/4 division during Barriere Elementary School’s Battle of the Books.

Update from Barriere Graduating Class of 2016 Commencement Ceremonies to be held at Bandshell

By Glenda Feller Here is an update regarding upcoming events for the Barriere Grad Class of 2016.

Weather permitting, this year’s graduation class is hoping to hold their Commencement Ceremonies outside at the Barriere Bandshell on Friday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

The dinner and dance portion of the weekend will be held this year in the community – at the Barriere Curling Rink.

The weekend’s festivities will then end with a middle of the night departure by bus to Playland at the PNE for a Dry Grad trip to remember for the BSS Class of 2016.

Currently the Dry Grad fundraiser is underway at the Barriere Liquor Store. One hundred per cent of the monies donated at our local liquor store are donated to the Barriere Grad Class. This fundraiser only runs for the month of March so please support this year’s grad class next time you are there.

The grads are currently selling sausage rings and smokies from Gary’s Deli for $6 each. You can contact any grad for more information. The

orders are due on March 29 and will be delivered after April 7.

The Grad Fashion Show will take place on Thursday, April 21. Tickets are $10 and are available from any grad or at the door. There will be lots of things to entertain you at the Fashion Show; casual and formal wear fashioned by the grads, skits to entertain, a silent auction with many great prizes to bid on, and refreshments.

Look for the grad class to have tables at many upcoming community garage/yard sales as well.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the grads along the way this year – we really appreciate it.

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SPORTS Barriere Senior Girls Basketball Team finishes sixth at Provincials in Duncan

By Seana Trimble Barriere Secondary Athletics The Barriere Secondary Senior Girls Basketball Team finished sixth the weekend of Mar. 8 - 12, at the A Senior Girls Basketball Provincials hosted in Duncan, B.C. In their first round match up the girls defeated Bulkley Valley Christian School 5348. The team was led

by Tyra Noble who scored 18 points and Hannah Feller who added 14 points.

In their second game of the tournament the girls faced a competitive squad from Mulgraves Secondary, and unfortunately were defeated 50-28. In this game Hannah Feller led the way with 14 points.

The girls bounced back in their third game of the tournament and defeated Cedar Christian School from Prince George 66-30.

Again Tyra Noble led Barriere with 17 points, Hannah Feller chipped in 16 points and Vanessa Balatti added another 10.

In their final game of the season, the girls lost a hard fought battle to Keremeos in a fight for fifth and sixth place. The girls were defeated in the final minutes of the game 50-49.

This was a rematch of the Okanagan Final and the girls worked incredibly hard in this game. Breann Fischer led the way with her tenacious defence and competitive spirit.

Congratulations to Breann Fischer, Tyra Noble, Vanessa Balatti and Hannah Feller for being honoured with Player of the Game Awards throughout the tournament.

The Barriere team says, “A heartfelt thank you to the com-

munity of Barriere for all of the support we have received during the past year.

“Attending Provincials was a goal that was made last spring, and we have worked hard to achieve it.

“With that being said, we would not have been able to attend Provincials without all of the financial support we received from the community of Barriere.

“This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of our players and it has created memories that will last a lifetime.”

A very special thank you was sent to the following for their support of the team: Simpcw Resources LLP, Barriere Secondary Booster Club Gaming, Patricia Paula, District of Barriere, TNRD, Simpcw First Nation, Chinook Cove Contracting LTD., Stamer Logging Ltd., Interior Plumbing & Heating Ltd., BC Ltd., Deb Ross and Family, Chinook Cove Golf & RV, and Armour Mountain Bookkeeping and Tax Service.

(Right) The Barriere Secondary Senior Girls Basketball Team consisting of Vanessa Balatti, Jordan Bauer, Kiara Eustache, Hannah Feller, Breann Fischer, Jillian McInnes, Leanna Mitchell, Tyra Noble and Ivanna Villeneuve on the ferry to Vancouver Island with parent chaperone Glenda Feller (4th from right).

(Botom right) Vanessa Balatti, #9, being awarded Player of the Game after Barriere defeated Cedar Christian School 66-30.

(Above) Grade 12’s Vanessa Balatti, Hannah Feller, Breann Fischer and Jillian McInnes being honoured at the banquet.

Submitted Photos: BSS

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LT Air/Auto (1SA), Trax LS FWD Air/Auto (1SA) or purchase of a 2016 Equinox LS FWD (1SA), Malibu L (1VL). License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between March 1 and March 31, of a new or demonstrator 2016 model-year Chevrolet model, excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Silverado and Silverado HD. 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SPORTS

Mikael Kjellström photography

Barriere Youth Soccer kids have a great time learning and playing the sport.

Their spring eight week program is starting soon but a coach for the U10 age group is still needed.

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No more curling until the fall

The last bonspiel of the season is now history, and the process of taking the ice out is already underway at the Barriere Curling Rink. Pictured are folks at the Logger’s Spiel held earlier this month enjoying some fun with “human curling” as they mark the end of an enjoyable season at the rink.

Do you have a sports story or event picture to share?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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Thanks to all for another great season!!

Hockey School coming August 2016

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

Urgent: Youth Soccer needs another coach North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere Youth Soccer Association have advised they are “desperately” in need of a coach for their U10 kids.

They note that a Coaching Clinic in Clearwater will be provided on Sunday, April 10, for their coaches.

If you are interested in coaching, or know someone who might be interested in coaching the U10 kids, please contact the Barriere Youth Soccer Association by calling Chris Matthews at 250- 6720350, or Ashley Salle at 250-6729800.

The Barriere Youth Soccer Association brings soccer to the community for players age four through 13.

They run an eight week program in the spring.

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Jack Moilliet grows up on sheep ranch As told to Ruth Phillips by Jack Moilliet Editor's Note: The following story from the Feb. 5, 1975 issue of the Times was part of a series written by former Times reporter Ruth Phillips. It is continued from a Valley Voice that was in our Feb. 25, 2016 issue.

Young Jack Moilliet grew up among the sheep of his father's flock at their ranch near Vavenby. Though he attended school in Vavenby, starting in 1925, he more often than not was found among the sheep rather than at school.

This school is not in existence now.

The present Vavenby Community Hall was originally the school which opened in 1929. At the time Jack started school, his brother, Ted, was leaving to attend high school. He was among the fortunate few who, at that time, were privileged to attend secondary school.

In 1925 the Moilliets sold their store. Jack's uncle, who had been running and maintaining the store as well as sleeping there, moved from the store to the ranch, and became a much needed handyman around the place. He endeared himself to all by making the

Photo shows the first store at Tam Moilliet's place near Vavenby.

Times file photo

A ferry man operates a river ferry at Vavenby sometime in the 1920s. The ferry was replaced by a bridge in 1949. Times file photo

morning fire and the morning porridge.

Although Jack only attended school now and then, he gained a wealth of knowledge from his home and his parents, who were both well-read and very knowledgeable.

Much vital discussion took place in the Moilliet home.

Fascinating people, such as bishops and ministers, frequently visited and stayed with the Moilliets.

Jack found it a really exciting home to be raised in.

Days were never without adventure for very long with no bridges, only ferries and other boats with which to cross the waters. Ferries could not run in extremely high water, when the driftwood was too thick, or in the fall when the mush ice was running. Many trips were made in boats and it was often “nip and tuck”

as to whether one would get across or not.

One particular time that Jack remembers was when the Vavenby cable broke in peak high water, and the ferryman and the school children walked down to Moilliets' place where they found Tam. He crossed them all in two trips in a wretched old punt with a broken board for a paddle and a pole to steer

Stumps decorate a field on the Moilliets' Aveley sheep ranch during the early days of the 20th Century. Times file photo

with. Being an expert with both, Tam got all across the river safely.

At another time, when the ferry was at Peavine and Tam was laid up with one of his many sprained ankles, he suddenly heard a very loud “bang” during the day. Looking from his window, he could see no cable and knew it had broken.

Grabbing his crutches

he jumped into his canoe and headed down the river after the ferry.

A Mr. Jones was running the ferry, and with him at the time was a Mr. Harbin.

These two had managed to straddle onto a point of an island near Birch Island.

This is where Tam found them and rescued the two of them with his canoe.

Jack's sister,

Madeline, also enjoyed herding the sheep as Jack did.

She loved going up into the high mountains with her dad and the sheep. Jack recalls her being away at boarding school part of the time that he was growing up.

Ted got his high school diploma, and then went to UBC for one year before he began working for the government.

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A photography excursion in my own yard It seems as though photographers get so hung up on traveling in search of exotic, or inspiring, locations that they forget about what is right out their own door.

I must admit that unless I have decided to take pictures of a colourful plant, or quickly capture a photo of a feral cat looking for handouts, or a deer that has hopped the fence with hungry designs on the spring buds growing in my wife’s garden, I rarely wander our yard with my camera in hand. The items we pass by every day become so familiar and commonplace that we pay little attention to them.

Last Sunday I wondered if the ten lilac bushes I planted late last fall made it through the winter.

So I walked along the fence to check for spring growth and sure enough all of the new shrubs made it and I later told my wife that all the lilacs she had shipped all the way from Quebec are doing just fine. Of course with the unusually warm

winter we had here in B.C. one would expect no less.

As I walked around I spied a pile of old chain rusting on a log and realized I might be missing an opportunity for a few pictures if I didn’t get my camera.

I admit I am not the most fastidious person when it comes to keeping tidy the two acres of land we live on, and because bits of things interest me I am forever picking up stuff that is apt to spend lots of time resting wherever I place them when I got home.

That chain has only been sitting there for a year or two, but there might come a time when I will need that wellrusted length of chain.

So on Sunday I got out my camera and mounted my wife’s treasured 70-180mm macro, grabbed my flash, and headed out. The Nikon AF 70-180mm is unique.

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This photo hunt was to look for those bits and pieces similar to the chain and that’s why I chose that macro lens, so I could get in close or zero in on just a part of what I wanted to photograph.

One of my favourite photographers, Robert Mapplethorpe wrote, “With photography, you zero in; you put a lot of energy into short moments, and then you go on to the next thing.”

Those words were perfect for my walk through my springlike yard.

I’d find an object or feature, focus close with the macro lens, zoom in to crop tight, release the shutter a couple times and move on.

Although I can use my flash wireless off-camera, this

time I chose to connect it to the camera with a dedicated TTL cord. I decided it would be easier to hold the flash and aim the light from different angles than it would be if I had to keep moving and adjusting a stand. Instead of fussing with a flash mounted on a stand all I did was put the flash in my pocket till I needed it to photograph flaking paint, rust, mosscovered wood and all sorts of things that have found a home in our yard.

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ion that those photographers that live in a well-kept, tidy yard are missing out on such an opportunity. Just think of how much fun I had on my safari discovering great things of which to take pictures.

Of course there is the possibility that my wife will come up with an altogether different kind of safari once she sees my pictures, one that will be a lot less fun for me.

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Make 2 slashes crosswise into the skin & meat of each chicken thigh w/a sharp knife, cutting to the bone. Cuts should be about 1 inch apart. Transfer thighs into a heavy resealable plastic bag. Whisk Dijon mustard, brown sugar, red wine

1 1/2 lb fresh broccoli, bite size pieces 1/3 cup butter 1 tbls brown sugar 3 tbls soy sauce 2 tsp white vinegar 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

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Pour pan drippings into a saucepan, bring to a boil, & continue boiling, stirring often, until drippings are reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Skim excess fat from pan sauce.

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Scattering a loved ones ashes: Illegal?

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So we scattered his ashes in the river, even though thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?

I hear that question almost every day; people seem to think that scattering a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes (cremated remains) is illegal.

So, if they do decide to scatter the ashes, they often sneak out to their loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;favourite spot.â&#x20AC;? Once there, they anxiously â&#x20AC;&#x201C; almost sheepishly -- pour the ashes out, fearing that they might â&#x20AC;&#x153;get caught!â&#x20AC;?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame.

There is nothing in the British Columbia funeral and cremation law that prohibits a person from scattering a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes, even in a river or on top of a mountain. Of course, an environmental group or government department might have some concerns about that!

I believe that when a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes are scattered it should be treated as a very important moment. After all it is, in effect, the final goodbye concerning the loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cremated body.

So, if Murray says â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be scattered by my favourite

Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services fishing hole!â&#x20AC;? why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his wife Alice, the kids and the grandchildren, along with other family and friends, feel comfortable heading out there on a nice sunny day?

Having said all that, there are laws against â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pardon the expression â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;littering.â&#x20AC;?

So, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to scatter ashes on someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private property, or on government or crown land, you might be taken to task. But this would be the case whether you were leaving

behind your prize geranium, a lovely piece of art or cremated remains. It would be courteous and important to get permission first. And some people (including some government officials) may say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Noâ&#x20AC;Śyou canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that there!â&#x20AC;? One would have to respect that, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one?

My goal in writing these columns is to inform you about funerals and cremations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many people have questions or are curious about this topic but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who to ask! In these columns we cover many topics in a light hearted but respectful manner, and I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call me (250-377-8225) or send an email with YOUR question (DrakeSmith@NTFuneral. com).

Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services. With locations in downtown Kamloops (phone 250-377-8225), Clearwater (phone 250-674-3030), and Barriere (MaryAnn Shewchuk, Manager, phone 250-672-1999), his dedicated team has served people in the Kamloops area and the entire North Thompson Valley since 2005.

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B.C. changing death benefit policy Black Press The B.C. government is ending its practice of deducting WorkSafeBC death benefits from income assistance collected by the survivors.

The regulatory change is being made after Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog questioned the government about a constituent who has had her four-year-old sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefit deducted since she began receiving income assistance.

The father disappeared and was presumed drowned while working on a log boom at Port Mellon in 2011, before the child was born. The boy was eligible for $286.72 per month in a WorkSafeBC benefit because his father was killed on the job, but under the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell income assistance policy, that amount was deducted, leaving the mother with $658 a month.

Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell said Tuesday she has instructed ministry staff to change the regulation, similar to a change that was made last September to exempt Canada Pension Plan orphan benefits.

Stilwell said there appear to be only a few cases involving WorkSafeBC, and she was not aware of them when regulations were changed to stop deducting CPP and parental child support payments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with many government benefits, when it comes to staff members, they follow it word for word,â&#x20AC;? Stilwell said.

As of last September, single parents on income assistance are allowed to keep child support payments made by the other parent. That affected about 3,200 families and 5,400 children.

NDP social development critic Michelle Mungall said that since the Nanaimo case came to light, MLAs have heard of similar cases involving WorkSafeBC child

benefits. She urged the government to make the change as quickly as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Democrats advocated for more than a year to end the child support clawback, and we saw success on that, and at the same time, the government made the right decision to end the clawback of CPP orphan benefits,â&#x20AC;?

Mungall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somehow they ignored this one and the minister needs to account for why they ignored it.â&#x20AC;?

Income assistance payments in B.C. were last increased in 2007. For an employable adult, the rate is $235 per month plus a maximum shelter allowance of $375 a month. For an employable single parent with one child, the rate is $375.58 plus $570 for shelter.

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OBITUARY

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In Loving Memory

Gerald Charles Edward McDonald April 25, 1939 – March 9, 2016

Gerald (Gerry) McDonald passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016 at The Hamlets at Westsyde, Kamloops, B.C., at the age of 91 years.

Gerry was born April 25, 1924, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Angus Rory McDonald and Leonie Marguerite (Margaret “Peggy” Garner).

For a few years, the family lived on Grandfather Archie McDonalds Ranch overlooking Lac Des Roche near Bridge Lake, B.C. Growing up in the Caribou and North Thompson, Gerry learned about farm life and wildlife. He loved being outdoors, grew fond of horses and learned to ride, hunt and fish. Gerry went to school in Blackpool for a few years and moved around the province with his parents as his dad worked in mining, ranching and construction. Eventually the family settled on a small farm in Little Fort.

In 1943 Gerry enlisted in the Canadian Forces at age 19. He was a motorcycle dispatch rider in England and was at the D Day landing as part of the Tank Corp. While in England, following the war, he married Joyce Adelride of Surrey England.

Their daughter Frances Muriel was born in Kamloops B.C. in 1946. They settled in Blackpool, B.C., however, the remoteness of the settlement and cabin life did not agree with Joyce so she and toddler Frances returned to her family in England.

Gerry worked at several jobs after the war including at Newberry’s sawmill, truck driving and firefighting. In 1950 Gerald met Rosemarie Rainer at a pie social in Darfield. They were married in 1952. He and Rosemarie moved to Castlegar where Gerry worked at the Bus Cooperative.

First son, Ray was born in Nelson, B.C., in 1954 before the family returned to Barriere. Gerry drove truck for Alfie Morton and for the Department of Highways, he also worked as Millwright at Fadear Creek Mill for a time.

In 1955 Gerald and Rose bought property on the Dixon

Creek Road and built the family home. Son Christopher arrived soon after in 1956, daughter Jeanette completed the McDonald Family in 1958.

Gerry worked out of town at the Clearwater Forest Camp and the Rayleigh Camp as a Correctional Officer for several years before he bought his own logging truck, a “Mac” that he was very proud of and drove for many years hauling logs to the valley sawmills before he retired in 1989. Gerry loved to go camping, fishing, hunting and enjoyed watching hockey with his family. His hobbies included tinkering in his wood work shop and making wood gifts and doing projects around the family home.

Over the years Gerry was one of the founding members and active in many organizations including the Barriere Water Board, the Ambulance Society, the Lions Club and the Barriere and District Seniors Society. He also helped to build the Seniors Centre.

While retired Gerry and Rosemarie spent many hours at meetings, cooking pancake breakfasts, carpet bowling and playing cards with friends at the senior’s hall. Gerry also enjoyed playing pool with his friends.

Rosemarie and Gerry were married for 52 years and took great pride in their garden, fruit trees and yard before her passing in 2004. Gerry loved bird watching and could whistle and bird call just like many of the species that visited their feeder and bird bath. Eventually he sold the family home and moved to the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence, enjoying the

company and cooking of the staff. Later he moved to The Hamlets at Westsyde where his daily care needs could be better met by the compassionate crew of Care Aides, Nurses and Staff. While at the Hamlets Gerry met companion Cornelia (Corrie) Mainland and spent his last years in her loving company. Together they played cards and crib, enjoyed participating in activities and going to pub night dancing.

Gerry’s quick wit, and broad smile will be sadly missed by family, friends and care staff.

Gerald was predeceased by parents Angus and Peggy, brother Leon, sister Margarite Proctor, wife Rosemarie and daughter Frances.

He is survived by children; Ray (Teresa) McDonald, Christopher (Tammy) McDonald all of Barriere, B.C., Jeanette (Ed) Noble of Clearwater B.C.; son in law Michael Smith and grandson Jason Smith (Davina) Queensland, Australia; grandchildren, Mike McDonald (Teresa) of Victoria, B.C., Suzanne Talkington (Taylor) of Georgia, USA, Dustin Noble (Cindy) of Airdrie, Alberta, Monty Noble and Dani Noble (Tyler) of Clearwater, B.C., Alex McDonald of Whistler, B.C.; great grandchildren, Kaeli, London, Adisin Tori, Ebony, Lochlan, Lily, as well caring companion Corrie Mainland and longtime friend and neighbour Mike Wurtz.

The Family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care given to Gerry by Dr. Terry Clare, Dr. Andrew Wynne, the nurses, care aides and staff at the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence, The Hamlets at Westsyde and Royal Inland Hospital. We truly appreciate the care and attention you gave to Dad over the years.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity for Veterans or Seniors in memory of Gerry.

A Memorial Service will be held at Barriere and District Seniors Society, 4433 Barriere Town Road, Monday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m.

What about a Guaranteed Annual Income for Canadians? health care alone may now approach $40 billion per year.”

Recently, there have been many Canadian groups and individuals calling for either a Guaranteed Annual Income or as Patricia Cullen points out “Basic Income.”

They include former Senator Hugh Segal, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island NDP; the Federal Green Party, Liberal Party Membership; various Canadian communities, and even the Canadian Medical Association endorses it!

Says Cullen: “Poverty leads to hunger and bad nutrition. Both kill and they are very costly killers.”

Poverty can also lead to mental

illness, especially depression.

In my opinion, a Guaranteed Annual Income (GAI) for Canadians is a logical, practical alternative to the current patchwork of overlapping federal, provincial, and municipal social programs.

The GAI could be important in another sense in that it could eliminate the bureaucratic divisions and duplication between the various levels of government.

So, Justin Trudeau, Rona Ambrose, Thomas Mulcair, Elizabeth May, and Premier Christy Clark, let’s have a GAI for all disadvantaged Canadians!

Edward Sawdon Received by email

It’s Primary Season in the USA To the editor; Like many Canadians, I have a close eye on this Primary Season in the United States.

So close to the American elephant, we border encrusted Canadians watch every move.

Donald Trump is alarming. His competition is waning. Hilary Clinton is a known Washington operative. Bernie Sander knows Washington but is less “of ” it.

He’s a what? A Democratic Socialist!

Leornard Cohen in his poem, Democracy, presented the USA in this light.

“It’s here they got the range and the machinery for change and it’s here they got the spiritual thirst.

Cohen adds ( and in this I see Bernie Sanders ) I’m stubborn as those garbage bags that Time cannot decay, I’m junk but I’m still holding up this little wild bouquet: Democracy is coming to the U.S.A.” The elephant shudders. Will it stand?

Dave Cursons Cawston, B.C.

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North Thompson Women in Business Expo B1

Kicking off the first annual NT Women in Business Expo We are so excited to be hosting our first annual North Thompson Women in Business (NTWIB) Expo on April 2, in Clearwater from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Lodge.

Numerous businesses from the North Thompson Valley will be participating.

The Gateway Grill will be open, so you can stop by for lunch or enjoy a glass of wine. There will be draws, information, retail sales, promotions and more. Our Expo is FREE to the public with something for everyone, so come and check out what’s in your neighbourhood.

NTWIB was established in 2013 as an organization created in order to give a

voice to Clearwater and District businesswomen, whether they be professionals, run their own businesses, work for others, or thinking about starting a business.

Our aim is to offer as many networking opportunities as possible to promote one another’s businesses.

We hold interesting and enjoyable luncheons that members and the general public both are welcome to attend.

Our monthly luncheons are held at the Wells Gray Inn on the last Monday of the month. We meet from September until May. We have a drop in fee of $2 and you purchase your own lunch and beverage.

Guest speakers receive a

small feature on their business in the North Thompson Times newspaper.

NTWIB sponsors a website that is open to all businesses in the North Thompson Valley. The cost is $50 per year, which is so affordable. Check out www. thingstodoclearwaterbc. com For more information, please call Fay McCracken 250-674-2700, Larissa Hadley 250- 674-1514 or email ntwomeninbusiness@ gmail.com We would like to send out a big THANK YOU to the Star/Journal, North Thompson Times, Clearwater Lodge, DOC and Wells Gray Inn for supporting our Expo and luncheons throughout the year.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

~ Henry Ford

Recognizing Our Community’s

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We salute all of the dedicated women who strive to help our community thrive. From the medical field to motherhood, the courtroom to the conference table, today’s women contribute to every area of our community’s success.

To the women whose hard work and achievement improve our world, your example is one we all can be proud to follow.

Thanks for everything you do!

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The last several years have seen a series of economic ups and downs.

Managing careers amid such instability has been challenging for many women, but professionals looking for more security can take steps to find careers that promise more long-term stability.

Focusing a job search on industries that have shown strong growth and the ability to ride out waves of economic turmoil can tip the odds in your favor. Certain industries have better long-term employment outlooks than others, and women looking for more stability should consider these industries when pondering their next career moves.

Accounting Thanks to everchanging financial policies and greater scrutiny placed on lending practices and bookkeeping, accounting jobs remain solid career choices.

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lucrative) positions requiring certification or a secondary education.

Medicine Financial health does not safeguard people against illness, and health services are needed regardless of the state of the economy. That makes medical careers some of the most coveted and stable around. Healthcare professions can be lucrative, and careers in medicine are not restricted to doctors or nurses.

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also are needed. It is reported that medical services for the elderly and persons with disabilities, home healthcare services and other health practitioner positions among the fastest-growing career opportunities.

Computer Systems Computer systems analysts and programming experts are highly coveted in today’s digital world. Many company operations are completely overseen by relatively autonomous computer systems.

As technology keeps changing, employees who are able to stay abreast of the changes will only grow more valuable.

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Environment Clean-energy and other environmental jobs may currently make up a small percentage of employment, but reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate jobs in this sector are growing much faster than other fields, including healthcare. Workers ready to get in on the ground level may benefit from opportunities for advancement and the stability of working in a field that figures to grow considerably over the next several decades. Green jobs include work that is primarily involved in the production of green goods and services, such as renewable energy, pollution reduction and recycling.

Green jobs also are those that involve education and training related to environmental compliance.

Entering the job market for the first time or reentering it with a new career direction can be intimidating.

Focusing education and skills on careers that are proven winners can be the security and confidence boost professionals need.

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North Thompson Women in Business Expo B3

Healthy ways to handle stress Metro

work. Coworkers, family and friends have stressful days, too, and such confidantes can help you handle stress in healthy ways. The ADAA recommends women dealing with stress let their support circle know how they can help relieve stress. Many people simply need to talk to someone after a stressful day, which can feel like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders. Let your support network know you’re there for them when they experience stress as well.

• Get daily exercise.

Exercise pays a host of dividends, not the least of which is relieving stress.

At the end of a stressful day, get some exercise

instead of pouring yourself a drink or indulging in an unhealthy meal. When the body is physically active, the brain secretes endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that make you feel good. Regular exercise also helps you get a fuller, deeper sleep, which can be disrupted by stress.

• Eat a healthy diet.

Diet also can affect how your body handles stress.

Certain foods can tame stress. For example, oatmeal can boost levels of a calming chemical known as serotonin in your brain.

That calming effect can make it easier to cope with stress. Other foods may help strengthen the immune system. Vitamin C, for instance, may help

curb levels of stress hormones such as cortisol while simultaneously strengthening the immune system. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish such as salmon and tuna, may help prevent surges in stress hormones while also protecting against heart disease and depression, two serious conditions that studies have linked to elevated stress levels.

Healthy ways to handle stress can help women who are stressed out ensure that stress is not compromising both their immediate and long-term health.

Stress affects people of all ages. The symptoms of stress can be extremely unpleasant, as participants in a study released earlier this year by the Statistic Brain Research Institute and the American Institute of Stress who reported experiencing physical symptoms of stress admitted to feeling fatigue, headache, upset stomach, and muscle tension, among other things.

Among those who reported feeling physical symptoms of stress, 77 percent admitted to feeling those symptoms regularly, citing job pressure and money as the primary causes of their stress. How women handle stress can impact both their immediate and long-term health, as stress has been linked to a host of problems and ailments, including sleep dysfunction and heart disease.

Many people cope with stress in unhealthy ways, which may only exacerbate the effects of stress on the body. Certain methods of handling stress may work for some people but not others, but the following are a few healthy ways to combat stress.

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As a mother of two children, Carolyn knows rst-hand what it means to be a working mother and is extremely familiar with the challenges facing women to balance family and career.

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Tips for juggling work and family Metro Balancing work and family is a juggling act faced by many working parents. Responsibilities to work and family often overlap, and that can make solving the riddle of balancing work and family that much more difficult.

Single-income households have decreased dramatically over the last several decades, as escalating costs of living have made it difficult for many families to get by on just one income. But working parents can employ several strategies, both at the office and at home, as they attempt to make the job of juggling commitments to work and family a little less difficult.

Around the office A major concern many working moms have as they attempt to balance work and family is that they are not spending enough time at home with their children or not paying enough attention to their kids or even their spouses when they are home. One way to find more time at home is to inquire about the possibility of working remotely.

Advancements in technology that have made it easier to remotely communicate with clients and coworkers has led to an influx of workfrom-home employ-

ees. While working from home does not mean workloads will diminish, it does save women the time they would spend commuting to and from work, and that translates to more time at home with the family. If working remotely fulltime is not a possibility, women can ask if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to do so one or two days a week, as such a schedule will still provide more time at home.

Another avenue women can explore as they attempt to achieve a better balance between work and family concerns how efficiently they do their jobs. Chatting with coworkers about issues that do not pertain to work can be a great way to reduce work-related stress, but professionals who feel as if they never have enough time to get their jobs done in a typical work day should determine if they are working as efficiently as possible.

Avoid too much water cooler chitchat and resist the temptation to check personal emails or text messages while at work.

Such distractions can eat up a considerable amount of time over the course of a workday, making it harder for women to get their jobs done in a typical workday and forcing them to stay late or bring work home.

Men and women working to achieve a greater balance

between work and family also can examine how willing they are to take on additional work. While coworkers love a team player willing to pitch in, routinely accepting extra work can drastically cut into the time women have to do their own jobs as well as the time they have to spend with their families. Helping coworkers out in a pinch is fine, but women should resist any urges to take on more than they can reasonably handle.

At home Women also can take steps at home to create a better balance between work and family. Working parents who want the time they have with their children each night to be more substantive can turn off their devices upon arriving home from work. Devices such as smartphones and tablets keep working professionals attached to their offices, and many women are tempted to check work emails or answer phone calls and voicemails even when they have left the office for the day. Parents should resist that temptation so their families know their focus is on them and not back at the office.

Another way to create a greater balance between work and family life is to make more efficient use of time at home.

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than spending an hour each night making dinner, working parents can use a slow cooker so family meals are ready the moment everyone arrives home at night.

That frees up time the family can spend together and gives working parents one less thing to do when they arrive home.

Working parents looking get more quality time with their families also can cut back on the time families spend watching television each night.

Limit television time to an hour or two each night, using the extra time to connect with one another.

Many working parents strive to create a greater balance between work and family. While doing so is not always easy, women can employ strategies at work and at home to make the challenge a little less complicated.

Women face many challenges trying the find the delicate balance between success with their careers and their families.

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