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Drivers more than 80 years old who fail a computerized test of their mental ability will now be offered a road test before they have to surrender their licences. Attorney General Shirley Bond announced the road test option Monday after complaints from people who lost their driving privileges based on a computer test called DriveABLE. Some elderly people with little computer experience found the touch-screen tests of cognitive ability to be unfamiliar and unfair way to test them. The DriveABLE test has is administered on referral from doctors who detect cognitive impairment in patients that may affect their driving. Bond said

those who failed the on-screen test in the past six months will be offered a free road test, using a test car with dual brakes. Those who failed more than six months ago have to see their doctor before being reassessed. NDP public safety critic Kathy Corrigan was surprised to hear that the DriveABLE program is now being “peer reviewed,” a step that she said the government should have taken before the service was contracted for B.C. Corrigan said the road test option is a step in the right direction, but details of that haven’t been made public yet. Bond also announced that a new DriveABLE assessment centre will be opened in Cranbrook, making 18 locations in B.C. A new mobile service is also in the works, so people in rural areas

don’t have to travel as far to be tested. The DriveABLE test uses a terminal with a touch screen to measure mental abilities. In the first stage, the driver holds down a button until a shape appears on either the left of right side of the screen. The subject has to release the button and touch the shape as quickly as possible, to test reaction time and accuracy of movement. Another stage tests ability to notice changes at the edge of the field of vision, simulating pedestrians and traffic signs. The test subject must make a decision about a word in the centre of the screen, and also report the location of a target that appears at the same time in a different area of the screen.

Barriere liquor store break-in foiled by witness North Thompson Star/Journal During the early morning hours on March 3, 2012, a witness observed two males wearing dark clothing with a drill attempting to break into the Barriere BC Liquor Store by drilling the front door lock to gain entry. The witness observing the crime disrupted the break-in and the culprits fled on foot behind the building. Barriere RCMP and Kamloops Police Dog Services attended and tracked the males to a nearby road, where fresh tire marks were located. It is believe the males entered the vehicle and fled the area away from the scene. Cst. Napier says, “Barriere RCMP want the community to be aware of their surroundings, especially suspicious people or activity, and vehicles that do not belong. You can call 911 to report a suspicious occurrence, but please have as much detail as possible and call right away. You can help increase the odds of catching these criminals with timely and detailed information.”

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Teachers to vote on strike action in April By Tom Fletcher Black Press

(L to r) Barb Gordon and Sheila Lacombe do the final touches on painting the inside of the building where Sam’s Pizza will be relocating to (previBC’s treaties mean jobs, more ously Barr K Treats) on the Yellowhead business, community development Highway just south of the Petro Can and infrastructure investment for station in Barriere. First Nations and all of us. Restaurant owner Doreen Landry says she hopes to open in the new Treaties are good for BC. building by March 30 (the previous location closed last Learn more at www.bctreaty.ca Saturday), and the restaurant will now be called Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

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The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is going back to court to challenge the legislation that has put an end to its latest strike action, but teachers will be back on the job once spring break is over. At a news conference in Vancouver Wednesday, BCTF president Susan Lambert announced that union members will take part in a provincewide vote on April 17 and 18 to decide if they will withhold voluntary extra-curricular duties to protest Bill 22. The legislation gives the provincial government the authority to impose heavy fines for strike action during an imposed six-month cooling-off period. A second member vote would have to be held with majority support before the union approves any strike action that would defy Bill 22 and trigger fines of $1.3 million a day for the union and $475 a day for individual teachers. Year-end report cards will be completed to allow students to apply for scholarships and postsecondary education, Lambert said. Lambert appeared to rule out any further work-to-rule action as students return from spring break, but she left the door open for individual districts to begin immediately withholding voluntary extra-curricular duties such as coaching that are done outside of school hours.

“We’re a federation of autonomous locals, and yes, they will be making their own decisions,” Lambert said. “The plan envisions a provincewide action, and that would be one that would I guess join up with the local actions that have already been started.” Bill 22 goes beyond forcing an end to the strike that has had teachers refusing to complete report cards or meet with administrators since last September. It reimposes restrictions on class size and special needs support that a B.C. Supreme Court decision last year ruled were done without adequate consultation. Lambert said that will be a focus of new legal action. “Bill 22 addresses the judgment by repealing it in one paragraph and reinstating it in the next,” she said. “That’s more than arrogant.” Education Minister George Abbott returns next week from a 10-day visit to China promoting educational exchange. He said he will appoint a mediator when he returns, to seek agreement within the terms of the government’s two-year wage freeze. The BCTF did not release the “action plan” worked out during delegate meetings in Vancouver this week, but did indicate that it rejects a provision of Bill 22 that could pay teachers extra if they teach classes of more than 30 students. Lambert termed the extra pay offer “cash for kids” and called it “totally unethical.”

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Province to ban young people from tanning beds Ministry of Health The Province announced last week that it will ban commercial tanning bed use by young people under the age of 18 to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer later in life. “Unfortunately, cancer affects thousands of British Columbian families with one in three people expected to develop some form of cancer - such as skin cancer like melanoma in their lifetime,” said Health Minister Michael de Jong. “After a great deal of consideration of clinical evidence, commissioning a report to provide options and listening to what local governments had to say at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention last year, government has decided to restrict access to tanning beds for young people under the age of 18.” Studies have shown that indoor tanning before the age of 35 raises the risk of melanoma by 75 per cent. Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer. In Canada, the incidence rates of melanoma

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Studies have shown that indoor tanning before the age of 35 raises the risk of melanoma by 75 per cent. Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer. are rising every year. Overall, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada, and yet it is also one of the most preventable. In 2012, the BC Cancer Agency estimates that 966 British Columbians will be diagnosed with melanoma and 150 will die of it. One in 69 females and one in 56 males is expected to develop melanoma during their lifetime. One in 413 females and one in 284 males is expected to die of melanoma. “As a stage four melanoma survivor, I am liv-

ing proof of the dangers of tanning as a young person,” said Kathleen Barnard, founder of Save Your Skin Foundation. “I welcome today’s announcement to ban people under 18 from tanning beds as anything we can do to prevent skin cancer later in life is good news for the patients who go through treatment and the hundreds of families that are ripped apart by this potentially deadly disease.” “This is another step forward in cancer prevention,” said Canadian Cancer Society, BC and

Yukon, CEO Barbara Kaminsky. “This decision to introduce this public policy is both evidence-based and has the support of the majority of British Columbians.” “Skin cancer is a deadly disease and it’s important that young people are aware of the risks associated with UV rays,” said City of Surrey councillor Mary Martin, chair of the city’s Community Health Programs Committee. “We know that tanning bed usage has increased over the past few decades and the new provincewide approach to regu-

Feds provide money for green energy The Times The federal government is providing $200,000 in Community Development Program funding for green energy initiatives in the North Thompson Valley and elsewhere, M.P. Cathy McLeod announced on Tuesday. “Our government’s top priority remains the economy, and lessening the impact of invasive species like the mountain pine beetle is necessary to ensure the economic prosperity of British Columbia,” said McLeod. “By turning forest waste into useful products, we can ensure sustainable employment, innovative business ventures and more robust economies for the affected rural regions.” A total of $80,000 will be used for a green energy opportunity scan for the communities of Clearwater, Barriere, Simpcw First Nation and surrounding areas. The opportunity scan will identify the Valley’s potential for green energy development, such as microhydro, wind, geothermal and so on. The $80,000 also will be used to explore the feasibility of micro-hydro power production on the drinking water systems for the District of Clearwater and the City of Armstrong, and on streams within the traditional territory of Simpcw First Nation. Another $40,000 will go to the Village of Valemount. The funding will help complete a pilot project business plan to explore business development opportunities using geothermal heat and options for business structures for a municipally owned utility. “This project was developed following extensive discussions and roundtables with local government

and First Nation leaders from across the affected area,” said McLeod. “The discussions focused on the region’s requirements and challenges regarding green energy development.” Also receiving $40,000 each will be the Village of Slocan and the Cariboo-Chilcotin region for green energy pilot projects. The three pilot projects are the first phase of a two phase process. Phase two will develop and share information through guidebooks and on-line resources used by other rural communities to identify, understand and develop new opportunities realized out of similar challenges. Under the Community Development Program, Building Rural and Northern Partnerships, $5.2 million has supported 80 rural community initiatives, leveraging a total project value of $15.6 million to engage community partners and seize opportunities for development, which will help rural and northern Canadians to improve the

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lation will ensure consistency among all local governments.” “Getting a tan might be a popular option among many young people, but research has shown that it can result in potentially deadly skin cancers later in life,” said Dr. Andy Coldman, BC Cancer Agency vice-president, population oncology. “Restricting access to tanning beds for youth will help reduce the risk of these cancers later in life, and so I applaud today’s decision by the provincial government.” The proposed regulation under the Public Health Act will ban the use of commercial indoor tanning beds by youth under the age of 18, unless they have a medical prescription. It is anticipated to take effect fall 2012. The announcement follows the release of a report compiled by an Indoor Tanning Working Group that was put together at the request of the Health Minister in fall 2011 to provide recommendations and options. The working group was established following the introduction of a bylaw that banned

minors under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds by the Capital Regional District in Victoria, as well as a subsequent number of requests for a provincewide ban. The report included the recommendation of implementing a ban for youth under the age of 18 years from using commercial indoor tanning equipment without a medical prescription. The report is available online at: www.

health.gov.bc.ca/library/ publications/index.html Approximately one in three British Columbians will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. In 2004, the total economic burden of skin cancer in Canada was estimated to be $532 million - the majority being attributable to melanoma (83.4 per cent), and the balance distributed between basal cell carcinoma (9.1 per cent) and squamous cell carcinoma (7.5 per cent).

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It’s revealing to put a number on the heart benefits of exercising. There was a “study of studies” done recently on the amount of exercise needed to benefit the heart. That number is 150 minutes per week. This resulted in a 15% reduction in heart attacks. Couch potatoes who started to exercise benefitted most. It’s important to check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Breastfeeding a newborn infant has many positive effects on the baby and the mother. One new idea being investigated is that breastfed babies have less of a chance of becoming obese. The link between obesity and breastfeeding isn’t totally proven, but it may be another incentive to breastfeed for at least 6 months. Nine out of ten foot operations are performed on women. The cause of the foot problems is primarily the type of shoes women wear. These foot problems include bunions, hammertoes, and neuromas (swelling of a foot nerve due to tight-fitting shoes). Sometimes, just changing to a roomier shoe will relieve the discomfort. It may be hard to choose between comfort and style, but your feet will be happy. Our kidneys are marvellous. They filter all the blood in our bodies (7-8 litres) about 20-25 times each day. That’s 180 litres each day. Besides removing waste products from our body, they provide materials that regulate blood pressure, stimulate red blood cell production and help maintain good bone health. Looking for a new pharmacy? Come and see us. We are a great alternative.

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Welcome Hansen back Rick Hansen was in the back of a truck when it suddenly swerved and hit a tree. The collision caused the then-15-year-old Hansen to sustain a spinal cord injury, which paralyzed him from the waist down. Hansen, who grew up Williams Lake, worked on rehabilitation and completed high school and became the first student with a physical disability to graduate in physical education from the University of British Columbia. His achievements didn’t end there. He won national championships in wheelchair volleyball and wheelchair basketball and became a world-class champion wheelchair marathoner and Paralympic athlete, to name a few of his many accomplishments. But it wasn’t until 1985 when Hansen began his Man in Motion Tour, an achievement that has earned him recognition across the globe that he travelled around in his wheelchair. Hansen spent 26 months traversing more than 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries before returning to Vancouver where he started his journey that was inspired by British Columbian athlete and fellow international hero Terry Fox. Hansen’s tour raised $26 million for spinal cord research and quality of life initiatives, which continue to be his focus today. The Rick Hansen Foundation, of which Hansen is the president and CEO, has raised more than $200 million for spinal cord injury related programs. On Thursday, the Man in Motion will in Kamloops as part of the 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay. The event will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Tournament Capital Centre and will feature Rick Hansen completing the final 250 metres of his Kamloops segment with Todd Harding, Kamloop’s local medal bearer. Find more information at www.rickhansenrelay.com. Come out and attend the celebrations, and meet the man who made history around the world - Rick Hansen. See you there! *Williams Lake Tribune

The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/ Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

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Homeowners okay with double pipeline To the editor; We’ve lived on the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline here in the North Thompson Valley for the past 40 years. We’ve never had an issue with any of their restrictions regarding our property or from any of their employees. In fact, their employees have always been courteous and willing to help in any situation. We resided for 17 years four miles north of Vavenby prior to purchasing two lots in Weyerhaeuser subdivision 23 years ago. Back in those years the line

was Trans Mountain, then it changed to Terasen and, of course, at present it is Kinder Morgan. Many folks still living in the area know what a good corporate citizen Kinder Morgan is. Over the years, whatever their name, this pipeline had contributed to many of our community projects. The people who complain about them the most will probably be at the head of the line with their hand out for more contributions regarding future projects in our community.

And, as in the past, they will probably contribute. When we moved to Clearwater 23 years ago we wanted to clear the back of the lot of some large birch and firs. We called the pipeline people on their 1-800 number before starting and their response was, “We’ll be right out.” We were told not to use our dozer and they would take care of everything. Next day they brought their equipment and a work crew. The trees were uprooted and taken away and when they left

a few days later the yard was ready to plant with lawn seed. Everything they promised to do was finished top notch. They saved us hours and hours of backbreaking work. When the second line is put in you can be assured everyone owning property on the line will be treated just as respectfully. Everything will be put back just as it was or better. No need to fuss. A few years back Kinder Morgan found a garage on their rightof-way, on our property. ...continued on page 19

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Abbott Weighs in on Bill 22 Last week, I introduced Bill 22, which sets a cooling off period and suspends the teachers’ union strike action while calling on the assistance of a mediator. It also implements the $165-million Learning Improvement Fund and other measures that will play a fundamental role in the future of education in our province. Unfortunately, before Bill 22 was even tabled, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation was moving to escalate their strike. The union has since ramped up the rhetoric and distorted what Bill 22 seeks to accomplish. A clear example is their claim that Bill 22 strips seniority rights from teachers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Bill 22 does not change current seniority provisions, and it does not strip teachers of seniority rights. Seniority will continue to be an important factor in filling teaching positions. While the teacher’s union initially called for mediation, they rejected the approach set out in Bill 22 because it makes it clear that any mediated settlement must respect the net-zero mandate. This is no surprise as virtually every other public sector union in the province has signed agreements at net-zero, and government has clearly and consistently stated that the BCTF’s demands for a $2-billion increase to wages and benefits are completely unreasonable given the current eco-

who has never taught nor had any training in mathematics should be entitled to teach mathematics simply because they have seniority. In several school districts, there is effective language in place that balances subject qualifications with seniority. What the employer is looking for is simply a discussion with the union on how these local provisions can be more consistently applied provincewide. Bill 22 does not predetermine the outcome. Rather, it requires the mediator to engage the parties in a meaningful discussion on the topic. Bill 22 sets out a fair and balanced mediation process to address issues important to both the BCTF and the employer in an effort to reach a mediated settlement that follows the lead of virtually every other public sector union in the province by respecting the net-zero mandate. In the days ahead, I hope the BCTF will take a reasonable approach and engage constructively in the mediation process that government has put forward to provide students and their parents with certainty. We believe that the mediator needs to be able to address these issues - in good faith and with respect and consideration to both sides - so that skill and expertise are considered along with seniority when making staffing decisions in schools. George Abbott Minister of Education

nomic reality. But there is room to compromise and seek agreement through mediation on the full range of issues each party brought to the table. Bill 22 simply makes it clear that mediation must attempt to address the local-provincial split of bargaining issues - a central issue of importance to the BCTF - as well as issues of importance to employers including “effective feedback and evaluation of teachers to promote improvement, alignment of professional development with teaching needs, and scheduling and selection of teachers suited to student needs.” The mediator’s mandate is a balanced one - seeking to address issues of importance to both sides in this dispute. The union and their labour allies have taken the desire to discuss the selection of teachers to mean that the government is aiming to eliminate seniority. This is clearly not the case. We believe that qualifications to teach a specific subject area should play a more consistent and significant role when filling vacancies in our schools. To be clear, people with greater seniority should have greater job security and protection from layoff than those with less seniority. As well, if two teachers are equally qualified to meet a classroom assignment, the person with more seniority should get the job. This is a longstanding principle that we endorse. But this does not mean that someone

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A Clearwater Mountie stops a driver heading south on the Yellowhead just north of Little Fort on Mar. 18. Drivers are advised not to let spring weather and dry pavement encourage driving above the posted speed limit.

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Station House helps Gr. 7’s raise $800 for trip By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The enticing aroma of barbecued steak filled the Station House dining area on March 10 as patrons arrived to enjoy a special dinner. Restaurant owner/operator Jarek Kotlewski and his employees were fully occupied preparing 105 steak dinners during the evening, for which the Barriere Elementary Schools Travel Club students had sold tickets to raise funds for their annual trip to Vancouver this spring. This was the third year Jarek helped the students with their fundraising. “It was definitely the best year; the kids sold 105 tickets for $16 each. They received half of that which brought their share to $800. The students worked hard to sell the tickets, with their parents support as well. It was a win-win

deal, the kids added a substantial amount to their travel fund and everybody enjoyed a good meal,” said Jarek. Louisa Lee, a member of the Travel Club, said, “The grade 7 students go on a spring trip every year and have done so for some time, but this year parents have formed a Travel Club for this event, since teachers chose not to be involved with it anymore because of the current labour dispute they are involved in.” Organizers say they hope that 30 students will be able to take part in this annual event which, besides being a lot of fun, is also ‘out of the classroom’ education that would not come directly under their curriculum. The Travel Club and the Grade 7 students thanked Jarek for having provided a great meal, as well as for showing his support to the students and the community.

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Station House proprietor Jarek Kotlewski, is helped by young friends Konrad Belliveau, John Proulx, and Josh Proulx with meal preparation during the Barriere Elementary School Travel Club’s steak dinner fundraiser on March 10 at the restaurant.

ICBC speaker delivers powerful message to Southern Interior students ahead of grad season North Thompson Star/Journal With the graduation and prom party season around the corner, ICBC’s road safety speaker Greg Drew is touring the south-

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remain the number one preventable cause of death for youth in B.C. Greg Drew draws on a 32-year career in fire services and captivates audiences with his powerful presentation - having lived through every parent’s worst nightmare - the loss of his son in a single-vehicle crash. “Young people seem to have this Superman syndrome,” said Greg. “They believe, ‘it’s not going to happen to me and my actions aren’t affecting anybody’, when actually what they do can hurt a lot of people.” For more than 15 years, ICBC road safety speakers have been sharing their stories with B.C. high school students. “Our speaker program is one way that we’re reaching out to students because we care about their safety and we want to help them make smart choices when it comes to driving or getting in a car with their friends,” said FionaTemple, ICBC’s director of road safety. “Our road safety speakers tell students about their first-hand experience of horrible crashes that have had profound effects on their lives.” In addition to the road safety speaker program, ICBC invests in various other road safety programs.

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Locals learn how to apply for grants By Goldie Krawec The Times Little Fort Community Hall was a bustle of activity on Saturday, Mar. 10, when over 50 people from various towns of the North Thompson Valley, attended a very well organized workshop on grant writing for beginners. The title of the course was “Dreaming your Future into Existence - The Basics of Writing Winning Proposals”. Barb McMillan, the facilitator, has worked in grant making and social development for over 25 years, including 12 years with Vancouver Foundation. She is currently an instructor in BCIT’s fundraising management program. The workshop, sponsored by North Thompson Communities Foundation, focused on the skills required to write a dynamic grant proposal for not-for-profit groups and organizations.

McMillan offered the foundation this credit course on proposal writing, condensed to one day, that was specifically designed to assist not-for-profit organizations understand the dynamics of writing an engaging and winning proposal. The session was interactive and outlined the key elements of proposal writing and provided strategies and tools to make it easier, faster, more fun and effective in the search for grant monies. This crash course in grant writing focused on the basics of grant seeking including researching funding sources, developing project proposals, budgets and how the proposals are screened and assessed The Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club provided lunch, a very hearty and delicious meal. The Club has 17 youth members, ages eight to 15 years, plus their leaders. They raise monies to support their club activities.

Facilitator Barb McMillan (left) points out the basics of creating a project budget during a workshop on how to write grant applications that was held in Little Fort on Saturday, Mar. 10. Holding the budget example are workshop participants Cheryl Thomas of Clearwater, and Mike Fennell from Barriere. to $63.61 in 2011. “This is part of a larger tax strategy until 2014 in anticipation of the Hospital District contributing $100 million towards the Royal Inland Hospital Master Plan,” said TRHD Chair Peter Milobar. “This includes the construction of Columbia Street Health Services Building and the Surgical Patient Care Tower.” The TRHD also approved cost-sharing at 40 per cent with Interior Health for various major equipment and renovation upgrades. The total sum for the upgrades is $4.6 million, of which the TRHD will pay approximately $1.4 million. Some of the notable projects include replacing the emergency generator at the Lillooet Hospital, and a Pediatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit at Royal Inland Hospital.

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TRHD tax increase $21 per home North Thompson Star/Journal The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board of Directors has approved the 2012 Annual Budget, and approved cost sharing with the Interior Health Authority for various major equipment and renovation upgrades. The 2012 Annual Budget will see an increase of $21 per household on average. The average household in 2012 will pay $84.36 as compared

Festival of Wellness will be held this week at elementary school in Barriere Submitted Success by Six, in partnership with Barriere Elementary School and nursing students from Thompson Rivers University, are in the process of developing a fair for health screening of children ages two to five called Festival of Wellness: Jumpstart Your Child’s Future?. They have requested professionals who have an impact on child development to provide their health related services at the fair such as hearing, sight, physical activity, etcetera.

The health fair will take place at Barriere Elementary School following their presentation Ready, Set, Learn, on Mar. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The health fair will be set up in the gym with separate tables and booths addressing different aspects of child development. The goal of the health fair is to increase availability of screening services for families and ultimately increase the wellness of children ages two to five in Barriere. Everyone is welcome to attend.

“When you need us, we’re close by” When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day. If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

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LOWER NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY Seeking applications The LOWER NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY is seeking applications from Logging, Road Building, Site Preparation, and/or Silviculture Contractors interested in inclusion on our Contractor List for operations under Community Forest Agreement K1Z. Please contact Mike Francis at 250-672-1941 or email LNTCFSociety@telus.net for further information and full eligibility requirements. Those selected will be invited to submit bids for contracts that may occur throughout the year. Due to a limited number of local contractors, our eligibility area has been expanded; contractors must now live and work within the geographic area from Chase to Kamloops to McBride.

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2A-4480 Barriere Town Rd. 250-672-5300 • Fax: 250-672-5306 Residential 784 Leonie Crk Rd MLS107629 On the river 4bdrm 4bath log home. 9.75 Acres $940,000 NEW

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4797 Gibbs Rd. • 4 bed, 3 bath MLS104350 $285,000 NEW.PRICE 4689 Birch Lane • 3bd 2 bath MLS 105180 $249,900 NEW.PRICE

4743 Birch Lane • SXS Duplex 3 bdrm 2 bath MLS 106334 $459,900

543 McLean Road • 3 bed MLS 103868 $259,000

4776 Spruce Cres • 2bd 2bath, geothermal MLS102388 $429,900

503 McLean Rd • 3bdrm & den, 3baths, family home w/potential for inlaw suite. MLS106174 $259,500

4811 Spruce Cres. • 2bdrm, 2bath, Geo heat, MLS106545 $395,000 538 Oriole Way MLS107873 Exec. 1676sqft 2bed 2bath main, Full basement w/office. Inlaw potential $369,000 NEW 494 Oriole Way MLS 108491 Spacious & Pristine Quality 2152sqft 3bdrm, 2baths $369,000 NEW 4809 Spurce Cres • MLS 106586 Tasteful Rancher at RiverWalk. Developer to pay closing cost. $355,000 NEW.PRICE 1796 Pinegrove, McLure. MLS108261• 3900sqft, 4+1 bdrm, 4 bath Capecod on lndscp & fenced acre $349,000 NEW 470 Oriole • MLS 101022 Reno’d $289,500 NEW.PRICE

5416 Agate Road • Lake front lease MLS101339 $185,500 BUYER.INCENTIVE.2012 LEASE.PAID.BY.VENDOR 584 Barkley Rd • 3 bed 2 bath MLS 100926 $179,500 4752 Spruce Cres. • MLS 106614 Unfin at RiverWalk. Developer pay closing cost $175,000

495 Barkley MLS 108361 Immaculate 1528sqft, 3 bed, 2 baths .80 acre $244,900 NEW 4789 Birch Lane • Newly Built 1191sf 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1/2 Duplex MLS 106102 $240,000 366 Stains Rd • .94 acre, 3 bed 2 bath MLS104300 $236,500

4615 Airfield Rd MLS108327 Starter/retirement 2bdrm 1bath .68 acre. Near amenities $135,000 NEW

6088 Barriere Lks Rd • Rancher 10 usable Acres MLS 103196 455,000

Heights. heat pump heating &cooling pump syst. $105,900 NEW

2708 Barriere Lks Rd • 22.3acres river front MLS 104163 $449,000

3-4428 Barriere Twn Rd • 1yr 2bed 2bath MLS106061 $92,500 will consider trades in Kamloops

693 Stone Rd Louis Cr • MLS106433 1510sf 3bdrm,3bath 2acres $379,000

26-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 102323 $97,000

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#23-4510 Power Rd MLS108066 Open plan w/3 bdrms, 2 baths, heat pump heating &cooling pump syst. $97,000 NEW

3145 Lemieux Crk Rd • 40 acre 2 bed, log home MLS 103639 $189,000

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17-4510 Power Rd MLS 108409 Pristine 1188sqft, 3bed,1bath dble wide $159,000 NEW

3020 Lemieux Crk MLS 108406 Paradise w/2 pristine lakes. 160 acres & 1885 sqft home $985,000

41-4454 Barriere Town Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105108 $134,900

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566 McLean Rd MLS 106378 1344sf 3bd, 2bath $229,900

368 Agate Bay Road • Custom 10 acres w/cottage MLS 85915 $674,900

4809 Dunn Lake MLS 108358 1176sqft, 3 bdrm 1 bath interior facelift & energy efficient upgrades$199,000 NEW

752 Leonie Cr Rd • MLS88417 8.99 acres river front 3 bed 3 bath $558,860 NEW

705 Barriere Lks Rd • .5 acre with shop 2 bed 2 bath MLS105792 $192,500

6041 Creekside road (to new) 1700+sf log home on 10+ acres near Rec Lakes $537,000.

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27-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 100957 $79,000 15 -4626 Summer Rd • 2 bed 1 bath MLS 106137 $28,000

Commercial Carls Market • 6 acres & Hwy loc. MLS(R)102042 $529,500

3 Summer Road MLS 102858 1350sf mobile on large 70x100 corner pad. $124,900 NEW

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900 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101603 $110,000 575 Mclean Rd • Corner lot MLS 85723 $69,900

Lot B Yellowhead • 60+ acres subdivideable in the District of Barriere. MLS85473 $1,500,000

Lot C Yellowhead Hwy MLS 12.06 acres mins. to Barriere, flat building sites.$69,900 NEW

3293 Barriere Lks • 58+ acres MLS 85521A $595,000

3935 Hansen Rd Louis Crk MLS 108376 .56 acre w/well & septic Minutes to Barriere, $66,900 NEW

4247–421 Dixon Crk Rd • MLS 106852 388acres borders District, creek $499,000 5349 Genier Lk Rd • MLS106097 19+ acres min. to Barriere $284,900 2708A Barriere Lks Rd 16 acres MLS 101762 $199,000 4711 & 4719 Barriere Twn Rd. 1.16acres riverfront near downtown MLS106116 $195,000

544 Barkley Road • .46 acre flat lot MLS 106521 $59,500 560 Station Rd MLS101866 • .34 acre Commercial $49,900

Clearwater 5412 Clw Valley Rd. MLS106945 2200+sf, 9+acres $399,000 335 Musgrave Rd Clw • 3 bed 2 bath MLS103586 $239,0000 BUYER.INCENTIVE. OF.10K.ON.COMPLETION

4269 Yellowhead Hwy • Hwy exposure $337,000

2785 Barriere Lakes Rd Mins from E&N Lks 19.8acres, drilled well & 2 building sites $149,900 NEW

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4610 Barriere Town Rd • Building MLS 103624 $199,000

Lot 3 Boulder Mountain Road MLS 101053 $119,900

10-4510 Power Rd • 3 bed 2 bath MLS 103253 $124,900

642 Barriere Town • Commercial building MLS 105348 $179,000

924 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101604 $120,000

570 Sun Rivers Dr. • 5bdrm 3 bath executive MLS 105996 $569,000 NEW.PRICE

#28-4510 Power Rd MLS108045 924sqft 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Sunset

4614 Barriere Town Rd • Lot & building MLS 103625 $169,000

3148 Glengrove •15 acres MLS 86777 $110,000

Home on 1 acre near Monte Lake MLS105178 $284,900

16-620 Dixon Creek Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105770 $120,000 NEW.

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324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. Decks on 2 sides. Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvng rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite & lrg family rm & more 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Sky lights & views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin on the property (rented). Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced. 549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, w/view of Dutch lk. HW flooring. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms on the main & 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, garage, 24x40 shop, 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres. 5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 - NEW PRICE Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, HW floors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certified WS 227 Blair Place $349,000 Clw Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built. Open plan, finished bsmnt, HW, berber carpets & more. 2 decks, lndscp, garden & fenced. Garage & hardy plank trim. 226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. AC, vacuum & UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan. Fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view. 420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive. This property is just minutes from town. 436 Riverside Road $269,900 108126 - NEW 1 acre waterfront on the NT River. Well maintained open plan w/updated kitchen. Upgrades incld laminate, HW tank, vinyl windows & paint. New shop, lndspd & fully fenced front yard.

3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units, 1 for home & 1 one for suite, new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, flooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel 231 Blair Place, $249,900 - NEW .56 acre lot w/UG utilities. Mountain view & close to amenities. Lrg living rm w/woodstove. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 38 Lakeview Road $249,900 - NEW Reno’d 1 block from Dutch Lake on full bsmnt w/new roof . New cabinets & stainless appl incl. 15 ml lam. HW. Upgraded baths w/modern fixtures. Storage shed/shop in a fenced bkyd. Close to all amenities. 1031 Raft River Road $239,900. 108419 - NEW Well maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet. HW flooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/garage w/11x18 loft office, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door. 23 Lodge Drive $239,900 108347 - NEW Walking distance to downtown, well maintained. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan home w/wood accents. Crafted cabinets & newer counters. 4 bdrms & 3 baths. The basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold room & storage. The home is move in ready. 245 Phillips Road $239,000 - NEW PRICE Renod w/kitchen, tile & wood floor, windows, propane FP, elec back up. 1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled office area. Shows like new. 3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank. 328 RIVERVIEW CRES. $214,800 Dutch Lake subd., .38 ac lot.Open, spacious & upgraded. New flooring, soaker tub, wood stove. Outside entry office. Fenced & front has a circle paved driveway. 145 NORFOLK ROAD 108461 $209,000 - NEW 3 bdrm. w/oak cabinets, , lrg dining. Private deck & gardens. Near amenities. Lam. flooring & fresh paint. Mnt. view, motivated offering a cash back $2000 upon completion.

1210 Hern Road $185,000 Updated 4 bdrm on a.5 acre in Blackpool. New cabinets, laminate, windows & reno’d baths & lighting. Fenced w/47x12 workshop & garage. 424 Riverside Road $145,000 Located in Vavenby w/tons to offer. Solid home w/2bdrs up & 1 down, lrg family rm & great heating. Walking distance to the store and post office and has a view. 2354 Petrol Road $129,000 Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffic. New shingles & paint. Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. flooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes. Bareland strata $100/mnth. 169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view. Recent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating. Vendor is a Realtor. 352 Ruby Road &124,900 .5+ acre overlooking the NT River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement in Vavenby. 429 Wildwood Road $129,000 Centre of Clearwater. Upgrades: secondary metal roof, counters, sink, laminate, carpet & paint. Newer propane frun., has winter pkg. Grge, shed & part fenced. 1177 Traub Rd $99,900 Located in Blackpool w/view of the mountains. Lrg lot w/log cabin,lrg gardens & lots of privacy. Covered home w/free standing metal roof. 86 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage. Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres. 289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities & recreation. Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies. #5 – 851 Old N Thompson Hwy $49,000 - NEW PRICE Well maintained newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

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457 Eden Rd $700,000 Land & building: leased to Dairy Queen - 2013 w/option to renew. Ideally loc. Hwy 5 near school & tourism. 13yrs old. Great invest prop. Franchise not incld.

257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICE Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice 6176 Trout Creek Rd 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 level dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/ several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT THE SAWMILL, WOULD BE REMOVED FROM PROPERTY

LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Land can be subdivided zoned R2. 1745 Birch Island Lost Creek Rd $319,000 1+ km of riverfront, pasture 908 Clw Village Rd $38,000 New septic. Hydro & ph. at lot line. - NEW PRICE Lot A Trout Crk $139,900 13+acre well & septic 5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,900 30acres Subdiv. 1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acre 1485 Davy Rd $50,000 1.26 acre. 193 Ogden Road $60,000 .71acres corner lot Sunshine Valley SOLD

COMMUNITY When we sell a property, the Brokerage & Rep jointly donate $50 to a local charity or nonproﬁt organization of the Seller’s choice CHRIS & DONNA NEWEL CLEARWATER FOOD BANK GREG YEOMANS CLEAWATER HOSPICE SOCIETY GERRY AND LINDA LEPPINGTON CLEARWATER SKI HILL JACK AND LINDA HAYS CLEARWATER FOOD BANK

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Last chance for public input to Barriere budget By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

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Barriere has announced the town has joined the Communities in Bloom program, a committee has been formed. Barriere will be competing against communities of a similar size (1000 to 3000 residents).

Barriere to participate in Communities in Bloom By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Sixteen people turned out for the first Communities in Bloom committee meeting on March 15. Colleen Hannigan and Virginia Smith opened the meeting by giving some background on what the Communities in Bloom project looks for from a participating community. Barriere will be competing against communities of a similar size (1000 to 3000 residents). Then around the table, getting comments and suggestions from everyone present, on what they feel are the most important things the committee should focus on. Suggestions included: the triangle next to the Petro-Can;

doing something at the corner at the high school; general downtown beautif ication (from the Senior’s Centre to just past Sweetnam’s), including possibly doing something with the boarded up buildings (murals or painting the boards to look like windows); and weed-whacking along the main roads on a more regular basis. Some of the things that have already been done, or are in the process of being done: the District is currently working on some possible adjustments to the triangle, and are in the process of arranging for signs for the parks; last year a large number of bulbs were planted around the trees in Fadear Park, which will hopefully all come up this

spring; and the current Learning and Literacy ECO Park project can be included as part of the Communities in Bloom. Several important dates worthy of note: This year, the Barriere Clean Up Day and Free Dump Day will be on May 6. In 2014, Barriere will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of being officially named “Barriere”. The next meeting of the Barriere Communities in Bloom committee will be on April 12 at 3 p.m. Anyone who was unable to make this meeting, who would like to become involved in the Communities in Bloom project, are asked to contact the District Office at 250672-9751.

Council members passed two motions at the March 19, District of Barriere Council meeting that were recommended from the Feb. 21, Cemetery Committee meeting: the first was to authorize staff to complete and submit the BC Hydro/Tree Canada Grant, which, if successful, will cover the cost of buying and planting trees in and around the Barriere Cemetery; the second was to approve the list of community members to be on the Cemetery Committee - Wayne Broomfield, Earl Eustache, Manuel Eustache, Charlie Kibble, Barry McLean, Bev Murphy, Marty Philibert, Bernice Randrup, and Steve Shannon. Council then heard a presentation from WorkBC regarding the Employment Services Centre update. Speaking to council were executive director Jack Keough, Manager BES Connie Falk, director Frank Gordon and financial administrator Jackie Enfield, while two additional directors, Marge Mitchell and Joanne Stokes were in also in attendance. They went over the different services that the Clearwater and Barriere Employment Centres will offer to their clients. Mayor Humphreys made the following proclamation: “Whereas the Canadian Cancer Society’s B.C. and Yukon Division continues to be a leader in funding outstanding cancer research, undertaking cancer prevention initiatives and delivering support services to people with cancer and their families; whereas the Canadian Cancer Society’s B.C. and Yukon Division consistently demonstrates a collaborative approach to cancer control and represents the interests of all citizens of Barriere affected by cancer; and whereas the Canadian Cancer Society’s B.C. and Yukon Division assists the public in taking steps to reduce the risk of cancer by adopting prevention strategies and advocates for healthy public policy that makes healthier choices easier choices; therefore, let it be known that the month of April 2012 shall be proclaimed Cancer Awareness Month, and April 27 as Daffodil Day in the District of Barriere.” Several bylaws were discussed with two passing their final adoption: the Board of Variance bylaw No. 86 and the Water System Rates bylaw No. 0046, 2009, Amendment bylaw No. 87. Two more bylaws passed their first three readings: the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing bylaw No. 88 and the Barriere Community Water System bylaw No. 1644, Amendment bylaw No. 89. The bylaw regarding the revenue anticipation borrowing is to

make the building of the wastewater treatment plant a smoother process. All these bylaws are available on the District’s web-site for viewing. Council members passed a motion to award the Environmental Impact Study for the new Wastewater Plant to Watterson Geoscience. Councillor Smith recommended that Staff draft a letter to all local businesses regarding the District’s participation in the Communities in Bloom program, requesting they participate, which Councillor Smith will hand deliver to said businesses. Council members passed this as a motion. Councillor Kershaw spoke regarding the 2012 budget, suggesting that Council consider cutting back on some of the ‘unnecessary’ expenses. Councillor Smith asked why this hasn’t been brought up at any of the previous budget meetings? Councillor Kershaw replied that he was waiting for all the numbers from the various ‘wish lists’ to be in before bringing this up. Now that the budget is pretty much completed, he felt it was time to determine which items are necessary, and which are not. After some active discussion, it was moved to have an extra budget meeting on March 26 at 7 p.m., for a final chance of input from the public regarding suggestions/adjustments to the budget. Then on April 16, from 1-3 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m., there will be a open house to present the final, finished budget to the citizens of Barriere. Mike Fennell asked Council regarding the borrowing bylaw (see above) whether the interest costs of borrowing would be covered by the Grant that the District received for the Wastewater Plant. Mayor Humphreys assured him that it does cover that cost. Barry Thorn asked the Mayor about the comment heard on the local radio by the Mayor regarding taxes going up five percent. Mayor Humphreys replied his comment was taken out of context, that the reporter who interviewed him asked him a two part question but only aired half of his reply. He explained further that he does not expect taxes to be up by five percent, and that Council has been working hard on the budget to keep taxes as low as possible. The next regular council meeting will be on April 2, at 7 p.m.

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No longer relegated to an old bag out in the garage, Elsie Karl says she now keeps her duck decoy on display in her living room … now that it’s officially been judged a thing of beauty and value.

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More than just an ugly duck Submitted Little Fort resident Elsie Karl says her late husband Rudy Messaros began fishing and hunting as a young boy in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. Rudy’s grandfather, with whom he was hunting ducks by the time he was eight years old, had a collection of duck decoys, all old, all ugly.

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Or so they thought. But in April 2009, Elsie had to find a third item to take to Little Fort’s first antique appraisal weekend. (For a specified fee, each client may have three items examined.) She had chosen a decorator’s porcelain plate and a piece of bone china. For lack of a better idea, she took along one of those old decoys stored in a bag in the garage. Antique appraiser Peter S. Blundell of Vernon declared that duck to be worth $450. In fact, he said, the duck was likely created early in the 1900s, near the west coast of Nova Scotia where Rudy’s great-grandfather was born. Elsie says she’s since brought her valuable family keepsake indoors to her living room — until she hands it on to future generations. Independent art and antique appraiser Blundell will return to the Little Fort Community Hall for another weekend of appraisals April 28 and 29. The event, sponsored by the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society (NTVHHS), is not a show or a sale. Area residents may attend the affair as spectators or, for a $40 fee, bring up to three items each to be examined by Blundell. Those wishing to participate in this year’s Little Fort Antique Weekend are advised to book appointments in advance by calling Pat at 250672-5660 or Elsie at 250-677-4287. Last year’s two-day show was booked virtually solid, most appointments made well in advance. The 2012 event runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., both Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29.

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As the title of this column says the statements made here are as I see things. While others may agree with me I make no assumptions that they do. When a municipality is incorporated it becomes for want of a better or shorter description a legal entity much the same as an incorporated company. This is not absolutely true but for a simple working idea it is close enough. The management of the municipality or town or city is done somewhat like a company. A board of directors or in the case of a municipality a council is elected as the senior management team. The senior management team, the council, then hires a chief administrative officer. The CAO is tasked with hiring required staff to run the municipality. How can the municipality be run without staff? Positions need to be created and the work given out. Once the need for staff is identified there arises a requirement for procedures, policies, bylaws and the like to be established to give direction to the running of the municipality and to the employees. One of these tasks is to create job descriptions. Properly crafted job descriptions benefit both the employee and the employer. The employee has a right to know what is expected of them. Setting proper descriptions of job duties and applying reasonable metrics to those duties serves both parties well. Otherwise how can an employee know if they are doing a good and proper job? Conversely how can an employer properly

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direct the employee to attain expected goals if the goals are not clearly stated? Within all job description there should be a statement along the lines of “and duties as assigned.” This allows the latitude for the employer and the employee to agree to fill a need that is temporary but pressing. This is exceptionally important in very small workforce situations. There is a need in some cases to hire temporary employees. This would be to do work that is not full time but perhaps reoccurs each year. In my opinion this work opportunity should be posted and new applicants invited to apply as the need arises. Currently the laws in British Columbia do not force any employer, municipalities included, to follow this procedure. Some small employers and municipalities say that they want to rehire employees year after year because the previous employees are the best fit for the job. How do they know this to be true? Perhaps there is a person that would apply that has more experience, is willing to adapt to the varied needs of the employer and so on. Unless the job is posted the potential employee will never get the chance to prove their worth. In some cases the previous employee may be the best fit. However, it is simply bad man-

The NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION is now receiving applications for Funding Proposals for projects from organizations within the area from Blue River to McLure. Organizations should have a Federal Charitable Number, or be sponsored by another group that has a number. DEADLINE for receiving applications: APRIL 15, 2012 Application Forms may be downloaded on the website: www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com Or by Phoning:250-674-3998; Fax 250-674-3538 or e-mail at hazelwadlegger@hotmail.com You can also contact other Foundation Members as well. Hazel Wadlegger Grant Committee Chair North Thompson Communities Foundation

agement practise to not always be looking to improve the efficiency of your company or municipality. The only way to achieve this is by constantly and consistantly looking for improvements in methods and quite possibly staff. What drives the creation of a job position temporary or permanent in a municipality is the budget. If there is no money in the budget for the position it simply does not exist. In the example of a temporary position it is never a given that the position will be there year after year. There is another budget meeting on Monday, March 26th at 7 p.m. This is the last budget meeting that allows input from the council and the public. This input will drive decisions on what will happen here in Barriere for the next year. If you cannot attend please make your ideas known to any member of council or the mayor. On another topic the co-chairs of the Public Works committee have decided to split the duties into two parts due to the anticipated workload ahead. Councillor Kershaw will take on the tasks of the water and sewer portion as the primary chair and Councillor Stamer will chair the roads portion. Councillors Kershaw and Stamer are well suited to either role but by agreeing to split the responsibilities there will greater opportunity for focus on what are two different yet related tasks. I am pleased that they came up with a mutually agreed upon plan for success. Cudos to both of them for innovative thinking. The District of Barriere takes over the maintenance of our roads next year. We are now into breakup conditions. I would ask that operators of large commercial vehicles be aware of the damage caused by operating large vehicles on District roads and parking on the roadside.

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Helicopter skiers also monitor wildlife Keith McNeill The Times “Did you get any photographs?” That was the first question Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing operations manager and lead guide Bob Sager asked when one of his guides reported seeing a group of eight to 10 snowmobilers roar past a sign that said an area was closed to snowmobiling. The incident occurred near Miledge Creek northwest of Blue River on Friday, Mar. 9. It happened so fast that the guide had been unable to get a photograph. However, he did report it to the heli-ski company’s radio operator for possible followup with a conservation officer. The violation incident was just one item reported during an in-depth debriefing held daily with the guides, helicopter pilots and others involved with the heli-ski operations. About 20 people took part in the Mar. 9 meeting at the Guides Haus in Mike Wiegele Heliski Village in Blue River. Another four or five took part by videoconference from Wiegele’s Albreda Lodge. Most of the information exchanged involved avalanche dangers and other hazards, as well as ski conditions There was one other mention of wildlife, however. One guide reported seeing only tracks near the Tiffany Run, which is located between Lempriere and Chappel creeks. He felt the animals had moved on and that the run, which had been closed because of an earlier sighting, could now be re-opened. The item about caribou tracks was just one more piece of information that would be added to the database the heli-ski company is compiling about wildlife in the upper North Thompson Valley, said Jordan Stiefvater, the guide with responsibility for wildlife monitoring. The database includes information dating back more than 20 years that has recently been entered by hand. “There is a ton of information with all our runs mapped out on Google Earth,” Stiefvater said.

All sightings of mountain caribou, mountain goats, plus predators such as wolverines, wolves and cougars are entered in the database. Where possible, wildlife is photographed, although many of the pictures are not clear because the heli-ski company endeavors to keep a 500 m distance. Rick Kunelius, the former chief wildlife warden at Banff National Park, acts as a consultant on the program. The heli-ski guides have strict protocols to follow whenever they encounter wildlife, said Stiefvater. All sightings must be reported immediately to radio dispatch for logging in on the daily activity report. When caribou or goats are seen near a ski run but not on it, an alert is posted. Basically, this means the run needs to be checked before it can be skied. If caribou or goats are seen on or in the immediate vicinity of a ski run, that run is closed right away. Closures normally last for 48 hours, after which it becomes an alert meaning the run must

be checked before it is skied. The mountain of data proves that the heli-ski operations do not interfere with the mountain caribou, said Mike Wiegele. “We’ve been doing this for over 40 years,” said Wiegele. “We have a very good relationship with the caribou.” The heli-ski operator pointed out that the majority of his clientele are environmentally aware and would not tolerate any procedures that might be harmful to wildlife. Some are even on the boards of well-known international environmental organizations. “They scrutinize us up and down and if I make the wrong move, they’re not coming back,” he said. Snowmobiling is a far more serious threat to caribou, he felt. More people are snowmobiling, their machines are more capable of getting into the high country, and resource roads have increased access. “This is getting worse, by leaps and bounds, not better,” Wiegele said. One area they heli-

Three caribou gather next to a flag that marks a heli-ski landing site on the Tiffany Run northwest of Blue River. The animals appear to like the landing sites because the snow is easier to stand on. The fact that they are often seen on the sites is evidence they are comfortable with helicopters in the area, say staff at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. Photo submitted: Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing skiers used to call Caribou Hideout is now called Caribou Chase. On more than one occasion, caribou have moved in among a group of skiers, apparently seeking to escape from nearby snowmo-

bilers, he said. “We want to know what the environment ministry thinks,” Wiegele

said. “Do they truly mean protection or are those just words?” More about moun-

tain caribou, including questions about heli-ski tenures, in next week’s issue.

Spring is in the air. BREE’S INN CAFE IS NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

High Five Diner We would like to welcome Kerry & Bruce to Little Fort. They have tastefully renovated; the cafe looks great. As you walk in you are greeted with a friendly smile and a large pie display with assorted homemade pies - wow! All meals are home-cooked and large portions. Free desert with all entrees until April 5, 2012. Open Daily 7am-9pm • For reservations or inquiries call High Five Diner 250-677-4400.

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SPORTS The Lower North Thompson 4-H Club members include Aidena and Luke Barringer; Portia and Tavish Comrie; Rebecca, Royden and Tristan Cooke; Anna, Clair and STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Isabel Horsch;

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The first day of spring last Tuesday, Mar. 20, started with a light snow fall. But that didn’t stop many area folks from enjoying a brisk morning walk resulting in some interesting boot tracks left behind.

Mackenzie Schroeder and Teja Ballendine. Photo: Royden Cooke Kamloops This Week

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Speaking of 4-H success . . . By Royden Cooke Kamloops This Week On Friday, Feb. 15, the Lower North Thompson 4-H club held its speech contest. There were lots of amazing speeches, with topics ranging from the Vancouver Canucks to horseback riding. The only problem is that there could only be one winner in each category, which would allow two members to advance to the 4-H District Speech Contest in March. The senior who was sent on to represent

our club at districts was Rebecca Cooke, while the junior representative was Clair Horsch. Rebecca’s speech was It Makes Sense To Protect Your Brain When Horseback Riding, while Clair’s speech was A Year On The Ranch. At districts in Kamloops on March 3, Rebecca finished second in the senior category and Clair wound up fourth in the junior category. As a result, Rebecca will represent the Lower North Thompson 4-H Club at the regional competition on May 27. Royden Cooke is cub reporter for the Lower North Thompson 4-H Club.

Pony clubbers off and running Submitted North Thompson Pony Club - Yes folks, ‘they’re off and running’. Our North

Thompson Pony club meeting a-week-ago Thursday saw more new members joining ranks to assist us in brian-storming ideas for

future fundraising events that the club will hold in order to help offset club costs, supporting our members as much as possible.

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The club also decided to begin an internal tack and riding apparel swap at all future meetings. Members can bring those items that no longer fit, or extra bits and bridles, to find a ‘home’ with someone new. Also worth mentioning, our Junior Rep., Brooklyn Lengkeek has graciously offered to design a new club logo for our North Thompson Branch. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Mar. 29 at 7 p.m. in the District of Barriere municipal building (Ridge). If you are interested in becoming a member, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jacquie Peters at 250672-5812. Quote: “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears”; Arabian proverb.

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Goodbye to old Duff dog

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

TELUS supports NTVIC programs TELUS representative, Kirk Panser, presented the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (NTVIC) president Donna Kibble with a cheque for $2,000 on Thursday, March 22. NTVIC plans to use the funds to help youth attend either a Food Safe course, or Babysitter Training. The courses normally cost $60 and $65 respectively per attendee, but if the youth signs a contract guaranteeing that they will do at least six hours of volunteer work in the community, then they can take the course for free. Kibble says this is a great opportunity for youth in the community to receive job training. More information on these and other courses is available at NTVIC in the Ridge (Municipal Hall).

Adventure awaits in BC Parks Ministry of Environment Starting on March 15, for the first time ever, people are now able to book up to three reservations at one time for their favorite BC Parks campground. If you’ve been dreaming about your summer vacation, dream no more. BC Parks has it all - campgrounds, hiking trails, beaches, swimming, fishing, rock climbing, wilderness - you name it, it’s time to discover BC Parks - it’s easy to do with the Discover Camping reservations system. New this year is the ability to make up to three reservations in one transaction - reservation fees apply for each booking.

s 2ESERVATIONS FOR ALL FRONTCOUNtry provincial campgrounds begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 15. s 2ESERVATIONS FOR GROUP SITES are available up to 12 months in advance. s 2ESERVATIONS FOR THE "OWRON Lake canoe circuit opened in January to accommodate international visitors’ travel plans. Discover Camping allows you to view the availability and amenities at more than 125 reservable campgrounds in 78 provincial parks across B.C. Whether you’re hiking, camping under the stars with nothing between you and the great outdoors but a tent, or hauling an RV, the reservation service offers information

about sites, maps and amenities so you can customize your camping vacation. As reported last fall, camping reservations in provincial parks were up eight per cent over 2010, and up an impressive 48 per cent for the last week of August. Book your favorite spot through the interactive online reservation system at www.discovercamping. ca. The system also offers mobile web services so Smartphone users can easily make and change plans from the open road. For a surcharge of $5, reservations can also be made through the call centre at 1 800 689-9025 or from overseas at 0+1 519 8266850.

Earth Hour 2012: turn off the lights to save electricity this Saturday North Thompson Star/Journal BC Hydro is encouraging British Columbians to join other Canadians in support of Earth Hour 2012 by turning off their lights on Saturday, March 31 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Last year British Columbians saved 117 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.8 percent – the equivalent of turning off 7.8 million 15-watt com-

pact fluorescent light bulbs for the hour. To date, 87 municipalities in British Columbia, from Armstrong to Vancouver, have confirmed their participation in this year’s Earth Hour. In 2011, millions of people in more than 135 countries participated in this symbolic event to show how easy it is to save energy every day. The annual Earth Hour global event is hosted by WWF, the World Wildlife Fund.

BC Hydro supports Earth Hour by encouraging customers to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to conserve power and show support for climate change reduction efforts. British Columbians can extend Earth Hour into every day through simple conservation actions including: s (ANGING CLOTHES TO dry; s 4URNING DOWN THE heat; and, s #HOOSING %.%2'9 STAR products when

upgrading lighting, appliances, and electronic equipment (from now till the end of April, BC Hydro is partnering with retailers across the province to offer instant rebates and other incentives). Visit www.bchydro. com/powersmart for more tips on how to be smart with your power. For more Earth Hour tips from BC Hydro visit www.bchhydro.com/ earthhour. For more on the event, visit www. wwf.ca/earthhour

I’m saying ‘goodby’ this week over the death of my dear doggy friend of 13 years, ‘Duffy’. So many times over the years, she has helped me mourn the loss of one of my friends, animal and human, and what a joy she has been for me! I love animals so much, that if I happen to hear an animal crying on a cold winter’s night, it will be the end of sleep for that night, as my imagination tries desperately to imagine the suffering of the poor thing. If you’ve ever had an animal friend in your life, you know how caring they are about their ‘people’. It is a wonderful thing to be loved unconditionally by an animal. Priceless! Love you, my old Duff dog. This writing would not be complete without a huge ‘thank you’ to Elli Kohnert, who has been Barriere’s animal friend and mentor for many years, and is often the only friend they’ll have. I also

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thank her from the bottom of my heart, for my little ‘Cody’ dog, who brightens all

my hours. Sorry to be so soppy eyed this week, but you gotta get it out some way; and to all my friends at my assisted living digs, thanks for putting up with me. Lastly, ‘thank you’ to Lynda for looking after Duff for such a long time, because I was not able to have him with me. She is a friend indeed.

BABIES 011 PARTY2 If your baby was born in 2011, you’re invited!! 11am – 1pm • Friday, April 13th Barriere & District Seniors Society Centre 4433 Barriere Town Road Please RSVP to Jill at Yellowhead Community Services @ 250-672-9773 FREE CATERED LUNCH (and birthday cake!) DOOR PRIZES AND OTHER SURPRISES! Siblings are welcome to come and have lunch too. Siblings can also participate in a children’s program which will include crafts, activities, songs, and rhymes.

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Cleaning sensors and protecting lenses I have been talking to photographers that have new DSLRs (digital single lens reflex) cameras from Christmas, and some that have even upgraded to newer models. Many are asking when I’ll be putting on my next photography courses so they can fully understand the capabilities of their cameras, others are wondering when my next lighting workshop will be held. I will be announcing those soon. Those that are now out and about doing photography and tromping around in the already dry and dusty backwoods and fields nearby are wondering what they can do about the small black specks that are showing up in their pictures. Those tiny specks mean there is dust on the camera sensor and it needs to be removed. My quick statement is don’t get upset, you don’t have to send the camera to the manufacturer’s repair centre. Dust is no big deal. There has been lots of confusion, fear, and misinformation about removing specks of dust from DSLR cameras. I even had a fellow tell me that removing the dust would void a camera’s warranty. Well, yes, that is so if he did anything to damage his

camera’s sensor, but in most cases cleaning the sensor is pretty easy, takes only a few minutes, and since one rarely needs to come in contact with the sensor there isn’t much chance of damage. Even those cameras equipped with vibrating sensors that are intended to remove dust from the visible shooting area could still have dust accumulate in the chamber behind the lens mount and it takes almost no effort every now and then to just blow them out with a large blower. Many photographers (and I was among that group) thought it was okay to go on using old blower brushes, that have been languishing in the bottom of our camera bag for the past several years, which are designed to get dust off a film camera’s reflex mirror. However, what we discovered is that we were blowing years worth of old dried up bits and particles from a deteriorating blower onto our sensors. My advice is to discard them. Modern blowers like the Gittos Rocket Blower are inexpensive, work great, and are a good addition to everyone’s camera gear. As I just wrote, it is easy. I give my camera

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* O H N % N MA N a quick once over before every important photography event. My personal method is to remove the lens, and turn the shutter dial to the lowest speed until the word “bulb” appears. Then hold the shutter release so the shutter will open showing the sensor. I hold the camera mount side down and using my large rocket blower, blow into the opening in every direction. Then replace the lens that I have also gone over, blowing off dirt and dust with the blower. Next, go outside aim at the blue sky and make an exposure. (I put the lens on manual so it doesn’t hunt for something to focus on.) Then I check that exposure on my computer, and if there is still dust visible, I do everything again. Please note that many cameras have a cleaning feature that will lock the shutter open. Check the camera’s manual to use that. I guess I am just lazy; selecting “bulb” is quick and easy. There are special brushes and procedures

for cleaning sensors that have particles that are stuck. I have two brushes from www.visibledust. com. However, during the years I have been using digital cameras I have rarely needed to use them. For those that do worry about continually doing photography in dusty locations and want the latest cleaning technology check out VisibleDust’s website. There also are photographers looking for accessories like protective filters and lens hoods. Protective filters have come a long way. At one-time photographers attached UV (ultra violet), or skylight (or haze filters) onto our lenses to not only prevent scratches on the front glass, but to change the way the light affected the film. There were several levels of UV and skylight filters depending on how much one wanted to reduce the blue light of early spring or high mountain locations. Today’s digital cameras and post-production programs easily correct

the colour balance of different lighting conditions, so photographers really don’t have as much requirement for the colour correcting filters that were a must when using film. I think those old filters aren’t used so much as filters as they are for protection of expensive lenses from damage. Depending on where one receives advice they may be told not to put them on lenses because they aren’t up to the “quality of our lens glass”. I recall the quote that has been around for as long as I have been making pictures, “Don’t put a ten dollar filter on a thousand dollar lens”. That sounds like good advice, however, it usually comes from those who have a lot more money to spend on new lenses than I do. However, I keep protective UV, skylight (or haze), or clear “filters” on all my lenses as I have seen too many photographers walk into my shop with scratched lenses that they cannot afford to replace. As I write about these things, I urge readers to consider providing additional protection (other than a padded case) for lenses. A useful apparatus to protect lenses is a lens hood. The lens hood

Use a modern air blowers like the Gittos Rocket Blower to clean dust particles from your camera’s sensor and lenses. S/J File photo:

not only takes the front impact of a dropped lens, it blocks the glare from the sun and other reflective objects. I recommend using a lens hood because of that light-blocking feature. Light coming from the side, above or below can either cause a flare, or actually reduce contrast in pictures. Some lenses come with lens hoods, and that’s great because it means they are fitted so they don’t vignette (darken) the corners of wide-angle lenses. Most lens manufacturers have lens hoods that are optionally available for an additional cost, but also there are non-specific, inexpensive, rubber hoods that fit the front of the lens filter threads. The rubber type folds back out of the way when it is

packed away in a tight fitting camera bag. I recommend that readers purchase lens hoods, filters, and blower brushes. The protection from dust, scratches or even broken lenses is worth the investment. For those looking for photography courses, call me, or email me. I’ll try to put something together soon based on readers’ requests. These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at www. enmanscamera.com or emcam@telus.net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-3713069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

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2 tbsps flour 1 cup 2% milk 3/4 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme &/or rosemary leaves 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 oz shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & very thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick) 2 tbsps plain dry bread crumbs Preheat oven to 375F (190C). In 3-quart saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat & cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 mins or until starting to brown. Add garlic & cook 30 seconds. Stir in flour & cook, stirring, 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk, & bring to a boil. Add broth & return to a boil 1 min. Add herbs & black pepper. Remove from heat & stir in 125 g (4 oz.) cheese; Set aside. In 13x9-inch shallow casserole dish, lightly sprayed with nonstick spray, arrange of the potatoes in overlapping pattern. Stir cheese mixture & pour half over potatoes. Repeat with remaining potatoes, & cheese mixture. Bake uncovered 45 mins. Combine remaining cheese & breadcrumbs & sprinkle over potatoes. Bake additional 10 mins

or until potatoes are tender & top is golden brown. Creamy Jello Dessert 1 (6 oz) package lemon jello 2 cups boiling water 2 cups miniature marshmallows 4 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple 2 cups cold water 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsps all-purpose ﬂour 2 tbsps butter or margarine 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup chopped walnuts In a bowl, dissolve jello in boiling water. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Stir in bananas. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple & cold water to jello mixture; mix well. Pour into a 13in. x 9in. x 2in. pan; chill until set. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar & ﬂour. Gradually stir in reserved pineapple juice. Add butter; bring to a boil. Cook & stir for 2 mins. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature, about 35-40 mins. Whip the cream; fold into pineapple juice mixture. Spread over jello. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill for 1-2 hours.

Each week a volunteer/volunteers are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community. If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual, please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 250-672-0033.

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Ham with Pineapple 1 (12 lb) bone-in ham 1/2 cup whole cloves 1 (20 oz) can pineapple rings in heavy syrup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 (12 oz) can or bottle lemon-lime ﬂavored carbonated beverage 1 (4 oz) jar chopped maraschino cherries Preheat the oven to 325F (160C). Place ham in a roasting pan. Score the rind of the ham w/ diamond pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond. Drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl, & stir in the brown sugar & lemon-lime soda and coat the ham. Arrange the pineapple rings over the outside of the ham. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring, & secure with a toothpick. Bake uncovered for 4 to 5 hours, basting frequently with the juices, until the internal temperature of the ham is 160F (72C). Be sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving.

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Salute to our community Each week a volunteer or student is recognized in this space for their contribution to our community. If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual, please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 250-672-0033 or the North Thompson Star/Journal 250-672-5611.

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Be positive, Aquarius. Think something will go wrong, and it most certainly will. Trust that you selected the right people and do your part.

Come off it, Pisces. You made a mistake, but you didn’t do it deliberately. Give yourself a break. No one else is worked up about it, so why should you be?

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

Crazier things have happened, Aries. If you want to do something, do it. Don’t let others’ underestimation of you keep you from trying something new.

Drama unfolds. Don’t get sucked in, Taurus. Plug your ears and focus on the job at hand. This is one situation that is bound to end badly.

All right, Gemini. You learned to pinch your pennies and you’re in a better situation than you have been in some time. A celebration is in order.

June 22– July 22

Oh, Cancer. You’re such a sympathetic soul, but if you refuse to take off those blinders, you’re going to get into trouble. Pay attention and see the situation for what it really is.

Pace yourself, Libra. Move too fast and you’ll risk making a serious mistake. Move too slow, and you’ll risk losing out on the project altogether. Find September 23– a happy medium.

July 23– August 22

Looney Leo? Nah. You may feel that way sometimes, but more often than not you’re at the top of your game, and this week is no different. There is nothing out of your league.

Savvy Scorpio. You know just what to say when an opportunity arises and it’s yours for the taking. Congrats! Travel is on the agenda. Don’t say no.

August 23– September 22

Promises, promises, Virgo. You made one after another, and now it’s time to pay the piper, only you don’t have the time to commit. Fess up fast.

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October 23– November 21

Use it or lose it, Sagittarius. There are many resources available. Only one of them will seal the deal. A home improvement project is November 22– put on the back burner.

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250-674-2674 Mar 30 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo Banner Night & Apron Auction, 7pm @ Lions Hall. Info & to book appearances call Diane 672-0273 or Catharine 672-0019 (weekdays only). Mar 30 - Success By 6 Ready Set Learn, 9-10am @ Barr. Elem. Call 672-9916 to register. Mar 30 - Success By 6 Festival of Wellness, 10am-12noon @ Barr. Elem. Info call 672-9916. Apr 8 - Lions Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast. Barriere Ball Fields 9am Apr 14 - NTV Garden Club Seedy Saturday, Clearwater. Apr 14 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kam., music by Copper Creek. Call for tickets: 250-372-3782 or 778-471-2220. Apr 15 - Fly Casting Course w/Mo Bradley, 1pm @ Anglers Gift & Tackle. Call 672-2111 for more info. Apr 21 - Curling Club Flea Market, 9am-1pm @curling rink. Call 6729391 for info or to book a spot. Apr 21 - NT Fall Fair Small Livestock & Agricultural Equipment Flea Market, 8:30am-2pm @ Sheep Barn, Fall Fair grounds. Info/to book a spot call 672-9683. Apr 21 - B&D Riding Club Tack Sale @ Horse Barn, Fall Fair grounds. Info contact Kate: secretary@barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Apr 28-29 - LF Hospice House Antique Appraisal, 10am-5pm both days @ Little Fort Hall. To book appointment call 672-5660 or 6774287. May 1 - Ladies Night Golf starts @ Chinook Cove. May 5 - North Thompson Premier Consignment Auction 10 am 748 Barriere Lakes Road. 250-672-9809 May 12 - NTV Garden Club Plant Sale.

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Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. Lapidary Club: 4th Wed. 7pm. Volunteer Center. 672-0153 Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875. Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Friday each mth @ Little Fort Community Hall. $4/person (musicians free). For info: call Bill 6725116. Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Wed. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fireﬁghter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School. NT Arts Council: Every Friday from 12-3pm, painting at NTVIC - any medium/all welcome. NT Fish & Game Club: 4rd Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Valley Garden Club: 3rd Sun. of mth, 1pm. Summer Community Garden, weather permitting. Winter-NTVIC. NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500. Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere). Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Trades, Technical

Fitness/Exercise

Equestrian

Flea Markets

Misc. Wanted

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms. Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

For Use or Purchase Therapy animals Friendly horses, one donkey and a mule. To take home or leave at our farm. These animals are well kept, but want more TLC. Call 250-674-2449

NT Fall Fair Small Livestock & Agricultural Equipment Flea Market, 8:30am to 2pm, Apr. 21, in the Sheep Barn at the Fall Fair Grounds, in Barriere. Includes all poultry, caged birds, sheep, goats, dogs, & cats. $10 per pen w/tables if needed. Also post your large animals for sale info on our special bulletin board $2.50 per ad. Bring your own boxes. Concession on site. For info call Kelly or Clayton at 250672-9683. THIS IS NOT AN AUCTION!

Headache Rack for full size Dodge pickup. 250-672-5805

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Work Wanted Clearwater: Attn low income seniors & persons w/handicaps. New HAFI program by BC Housing funds up to $20,000 to make modiďŹ cations to your home. (Replaces the RRAP program). Renovations, additions, new construction & home repairs. 41 yrs. exp. in residential construction. Call Hans Ounpuu 250-674-3875 Pet sitting available. Are you looking for a little TLC for your pet while you are on vacation? Please call Keiran and Kaydn Jones at 250-674-3051. References available.

Services

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Photography / Video Need a professional photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

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Business/OfďŹ ce Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneďŹ ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Computer Services

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Clearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other services incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, Unlimited dial-up Internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, Unlimited webhosting, Online backup, Domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more:) Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy, (beside Supersave Gas). Ph 250-674-1032

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Art/Music/Dancing Interested in Guitar lessons? Andy Leese (Guitarist & winner Kamloops Battle of the Bands). Beginner to intermediate $30/session 250-674-2359

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A bookstore in Clearwater? You bet! Kathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellery & Gifts Jewellery available CertiďŹ ed Scentsy consultant Product on hand To order call: 250-674-3763 Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

Feed & Hay Aveley Ranch Hay promotion $4/bale until Mar. 31. Ph. 250-676-9574 Hay for sale: Square bales $6, over 100 $5.50/each. Round bale: 1st cut $60, 2nd cut $65. Delivery available. 250-672-9319 Round bales. 50/50 alf, orch grass. $35 bale; over 10 bales $30. 2nd cut haylage bales, top qual feed, $40 bale. Ph. 250-677-4427 lve msg

Livestock Ten Yearling Heifers for sale. Owner wants them gone before the green grass gets too tempting. $1100.00 each. Call 250-674-2449

Pets

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Auctions HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939 Restaurant Auction â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chopped Leafâ&#x20AC;? Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com Unreserved Auction, May 5, 10am. 748 Barriere Lakes Rd. Consignments welcome. Call 672-9809. Over 1000 lots.

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Wanted to buy small, inexpensive car for summer job at Clearwater Lk. 250-674-2327.

Mobile Homes & Pads Two bdrm trailer, oil heat, F/S, $400/month + DD. 250-2755.

Homes for Rent Clearwater: 3 bdrm house w/dbl carport & shop avail to rent this Spring. Close to Raft River Elem School, Clearwater Secondary School & hospital. Ph. 250-674-2449 Clearwater. 4-bedroom house, fenced yard. Available April 1. DD & Ref. required. $950/mo. 250-587-6317.

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Clearwater: Manuf hm in Thompson Crossing Manufactured Housing Development. Features 2 bdrm, l/rm tip out, f/rm, screened porch, carport, f/s, w/d, $625/mo. 250-5876151

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315 Thompson Crossing Manufactured Housing Development Older Safeway manuf home, CSA cert. Rental purchase option. Home and addition all for $19,000. Below assessed value. Home ultimately must be moved - price incl move & blocking to your location within 100 km. Ask us about the BC 1st time new home buyers bonus ($7,500). View the new home currently on display. Kindly refer to our website: itec-ent.com or call 250-587-6151

Lots Level building lots on Oriole Way, Barriere. Your choice Lot 2 or Lot 8. Featuring well maintained street, close to high school & downtown. Asking $72,900 w/complete septic system, and $59,900 without septic. Conventional built housing only. 250-587-6151. Visit our website: itec-ent.com

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Spacious 3 bdrm home on 1/2 acre in Vavenby. Forced air oil heat. Avail immed. $750/mo Call Randy 250-674-8288

Room & Board Seniors: Tired of Living Alone? Furnished room available. Meals, laundry & housekeeping incl. $1,500/mo (base rate). Respite also avail. Call Caroleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place 250-672-0309

Shared Accommodation ROOM for rent 8 km from the Sun Peaks turn off, lots of parking and beautiful river view. $490/mo. Call 250-5780234 or e-mail to ljmoore1253@yahoo.ca

Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Barriere Ridge Power Inc. of Kamloops, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication ofďŹ ce, for a Right-of-Way for underwater power line purposes covering all the Crown foreshore and bed of East Barriere Lake together with parts of District Lot 1953 and District Lot 1954 all of Kamloops Division Yale District situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Barriere. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412483. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until April 25, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp >Search>Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.

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Cute well-maintained 2-bdrm apt. Own entrance close to town. Avail. April 15. $600/mo + util. Call Julie 250-674-0188.

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Poultry Laying hens for sale. Phone 250-587-6807

Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

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Apt/Condo for Rent Barriere: fully self contained recent reno. 1bdrm app 4 rent. 10 min from town. Incl sundeck, heat, hydro , satelite tv, washer. NS/NP/Ref. $525/mo. Avail immed. (250)672-9241

Premium Fir Pellets $225/ton Call 250-819-2944

Good Dog Obedience Spring Classes Starting in April! Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Tuesday, April 3, 7pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100. Novice Class - Six weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous basic obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Sunday, April 15, 11am Cost $100. To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023

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Clearwater: 1 bdrm suite located on Clearwater River. Complete kit with F/S. Rent incl util & wireless internet. Avail April 1. NS. NP. $550/mo Ph for appoint to view 250-674-3275.

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MINES ACT NOTICE OF PROPOSED SAND AND GRAVEL Take notice that Warren MacLennan of MacLennan Mines has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Mines Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Sand & Gravel Pit located at: McMurphy, DL: 3076 KDYD, 11 km on Homestead Road. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 441 Columbia St., Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3. A copy of the proposal is available for viewing at 1154 E. Yellowhead Hwy, Clearwater, B.C. Notice to Creditors and Others Re: the Estate of ERIC LEEMING NORTH, deceased, formerly of Post Office Box 358, Barriere, BC,V0E 1E0. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Eric Leeming North are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, SUSAN NORTH, c/o Epp Cates Oien, 300, 125 4th Ave., Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3 on or before May 10, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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

All Are Welcome the Rev. Graham Brownmiller Ofﬁce: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

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Homeowners okay with double pipeline property. The previous owners built the garage. It had to be removed. Again they were considerate and polite. They brought out a huge crane, picking up the garage and moving it to the next lot. No remuneration was charged for the service when completed. We speculate if the national NDP is receiving political funds for their war chest elections campaign from the Mideast oil magnates? Most likely it’s just stinky politics, what with their recent telephone survey. It has been suggested in a column by the Kamloops Daily that Middle East oil money is finding its way to environmental groups wherever oil may be made a negative issue. Makes sense, eh!

Can’t recall any oil spills or problems in all the years we lived on this line in our area. Think about it ... the railroads on the North American continent have damaged more land and rivers with oil and chemical spills than pipelines. Pipelines are not problem and maintenance free. However, unless we all decide that horses, carts and sleighs are the new thing, oil is necessary to move this modern world. I sure like pressing that button that warms the seat in my auto on a cold winter’s day. Nothing like it. We are comfortable living on this oil pipeline and okay with the second line, as we know we will be treated well. Loisann and Leonard Sonneson Clearwater, B.C.

Seniors say thanks for help Daffodils go on sale on the highway March 23 this Friday courtesy of To the editor; We wish to thank the very kind gentleman who Barriere Cancer Society stopped to help us on the highway last Friday, To the editor; The Barriere and District Cancer Society will be holding their annual Daffodil Sale on Friday, March 30 at AG Foods and Interior Savings Credit Union, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our “Daffy Ladies” will also be delivering the potted plants and cut flowers to all our local businesses and both schools. Starting April 1, Daffodil Pins will be on sale at various locations in Barriere and Little Fort. The pins are to be worn like a Poppy. You purchase and wear one throughout the month of April, with April 27 designated as “Daffodil Day”. By wearing a Daffodil Pin, you will be showing your support for those affected by cancer. Please support our Daffodil and Pin Sales and help us to win the fight against cancer. Val Stamer Chair, Daffodil and Pin Sales Barriere & District Cancer Society

March 23, when we got a flat tire just past Little Fort. We don’t know where he was from in your area, and we don’t know his name. But his kindness meant a great deal to this couple of seniors. He was indeed for us ‘a Good Samaritan.’ If you could print this, and then hopefully someone will pass it on to him. Margaret Olson Received by email

Breakneck speedsters should use a little imagination To the editor; Are you the driver who passed me the other day? I was in a

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It is with deep sadness that I let everyone know my mother, Marilyn McInnes, of Barriere, B.C., passed away suddenly on February 28, 2012 just two short weeks after her beloved son, David Ian McInnes (also of Barriere) died from cancer. Marilyn was born in Kelowna, B.C., and grew up in the Okanagan. She moved to Barriere in 1994, along with her

daughter and grandsons. Here she found great joy in gardening, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. Marilyn will be

greatly missed by her best friend and daughter, Debbie McInnes, her grandsons Matthew and Michael McInnes, her brother George (Bev) Millar, her sister Diane (Mike) Lagies, her sister Pen (Garth) Hendricks and her many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. No service at her request. On line condolences can be sent to the family at: debmc1965@gmail.com

line of vehicles travelling slightly faster than the posted speed limit. You were in that bright shiny car, the one trying to exceed the speed of light. As far as I know, there is only one thing that can get us from one place to another faster than the speed of light: our imagination. Next time you are hurdling through space at breakneck speed, you should try using yours. Look into the future and see what will happen if you suddenly meet an immovable object. Have a long life and let the rest of us enjoy ours. Lloyd Atkins Vernon, B.C.

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MEALS made EASY Downtown Barriere

250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm

MEAT

GROCERY

PRODUCE

SV • 750-890ML

PEDIGREE VITALITY+ • ORIGINAL OR BEEF • 2KG

CELLO WRAPPED • CALIFORNIA GROWN • #1 GRADE

OUTSIDE ROUND STEAK .............$3.89/LB

HELLMANN’S MAYO..................$3.98/EA

DOG FOOD................................ $5.98/EA

ICEBERG LETTUCE ....................... $.98/EA

CENTRE CUT • BONELESS • FAST FRY • VALUE PACK • 9.02KG

SV • 48-87G

SV • 1.4-1.5KG

MEXICAN GROWN • #1 GRADE • 2.16KG

PORK LOIN CHOPS .....................$4.09/LB

KNORR SOUP MIX .......................4/$5.00

FRISKIES CAT FOOD.................. $4.98/EA

HOT HOUSE TOMATOES..............$.98/LB

WHOLE • 1.7KG

KING SIZE • MR. BIG, WUNDERBAR OR CARAMILK • 78-90G

SOFT • 850G

CANADIAN GROWN #1

MITCHELLS HAMS.......................$9.98/EA

CADBURY CHOCOLATE BARS .....3/$3.99

PARKAY MARGARINE .................2/$5.00

LONG ENGLISH CUCUMBERS ...... $.98/EA

1/2S • BUTT OR PORTION • 4.37KG

SV • 600G

ORIGINAL OR LIGHT • 1KG

GREEN • CHILEAN GROWN • #1 GRADE • 4.37KG

RIPPLE CREEK HAMS ..................$1.98/LB

DAD’S COOKIES ...........................2/$9.00

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ................. $7.98/EA

SEEDLESS GRAPES ..................... $1.98/LB

BREADED • VALUE PACK • 11.22KG

QUICK RISE OR TRADITIONAL • 3 PACK

FROZEN • SV • 600G

CELLO WRAPPED • CALIFORNIA GROWN #1 • 2.16KG

FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST...............3/$4.98

WESTERN FAMILY FRUIT.......... $4.98/EA

WHITE CAULIFLOWER .................$.98/LB

1.4KG

TANGY ORIGINAL OR SMOOTH • 2.4L • + DEPOSIT

MINUTE RICE .............................$5.98/EA

SUNNY D ......................................2/$6.00

WESTERN FAMILY • IN LIGHT SYRUP OR JUICE • 284ML

DANONE ACTIVIA • SV •8X100G

MANDARIN ORANGES.............10/$10.00

MULIPACK YOGURT ....................2/$8.00

WESTERN FAMILY • 1L • + DEPOSIT

CITRUS OR PASSIONATE PEACH • CHILLED • 2.63L • + DEP.

APPLE BEVERAGE ....................10/$10.00

FIVE ALIVE BEVERAGE.................2/$7.00

WESTERN FAMILY • SV •284-398ML

FROZEN • SV • 801-931G

VEGETABLES ............................10/$10.00

DELISSIO PIZZA ........................ $6.98/EA

MARINATING • VALUE PACK • 8.58KG

PORK CUTLETS............................$5.09/LB

PITTED, MEDIUM OR EXTRA LARGE • 389ML

LINDSAY RIPE OLIVES .................2/$5.00

DELI

GOOD HOST OR NESTEA • 640-1KG

BEER SAUSAGE...................... $1.68/100G

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX ................2/$6.00

DILL HAVARTI CHEESE ......... $2.28/100G

FAMILY SIZE • SV • 525-685G

ICED TEA MIX ............................$5.98/EA WESTERN FAMILY •REG. OR MARSHMALLOW • 500G

GENERAL MILLS CEREAL ...........$5.98/EA ABC • CRISP MORNING AIR OR TROPICAL MIST • 32 USE

LAUNDRY DETERGENT ..............$3.98/EA WHITE SWAN • JUMBO • 6 ROLL

PAPER TOWELS .........................$4.98/EA

Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm Sale in effect from March 25 - 31, 2012 SV - Select Varieties

BAKERY AUNT KATHY’S PIES ....................$5.48/EA BUTTER FLAKE ROLLS..................$2.78/EA