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By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Newly sworn in, Chief Rita Matthew of the Simpcw First Nation, told Band members, “I will do my best to be the best that I can be. I love my community, and the people in it. We must work together to make the community the way that we know it can be. I believe that people can only be happy when they are no longer dependant on anyone. I look forward to being a part of this team.” Matthew and six Band Councillors, took an Oath of Office in front of their community members at Chu Chua, on Monday, May 28, with guests from Barriere, Clearwater and surrounding communities attending. During the ceremony Simpcw drummers performed the Honouring Song and the Unity Song. Outgoing Chief Nathan Matthew spoke about the Band needing to be strong due to the many challenges facing First Nation’s People in today’s world. He thanked the Band for their support and said, “It’s been wonderful to be a part of the community, and to be a part of all the really neat things we do here in Chu Chua. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Each of the newly signed in Band Councillors spoke as well; saying they were happy with the new team, and they were all looking forward to working together to help their community. Band Councillor Shelley Loring said, “My heart is happy. We really care about the future of our community, and we support each other.” Band Councillor Joni Miller said, “I will work for the community and the people so we are not dependent on the government, and so we can be self-sustainable. The previous council have put the fingerprints down for us to work with.” Off-Reserve Councillor Darrell Eustache said, “I look forward to bringing the experience that I have learnt along the way to the community.” Elections were originally held on Apr. 15, for Chief and On-Reserve Councillors, electing; Chief Rita Matthew, and Councillors Tina Eustache, Tom Eustache, Joni Miller, Shelley Loring, and Daniel Saul. The Off-Reserve Councillor, Darrell Eustache, was elected on May 27. Simpcw First Nation are now working towards the hosting of the 2012 Secwepemc Gathering on Aug. 17 – 19. The event will feature a Pow Wow, Ball Hockey Tournament, Slow Pitch Tournament, and Fast Ball Tournament. Organizers say they expect too see approximately 400 people from a number of Secwepemc Bands attend the Gathering, to be held in Chu Chua. They encourage the public to take part, and advise more information about the event will be available soon.

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Chief Rita Matthew addresses the attendees at the swearing in of new Simpcw First Nations’s new Chief and Council for 2012.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

(Right) Chief and Council members say their Oath of Office during the ceremony held May 28 in Chu Chua. Pictured: (l to r) Councillors Darrell Eustache, Tom Eustache, Tina Donald, Joni Miller, Shelley Loring, Chief Rita Matthew, and Councillor Daniel Saul.

(Left) Simcw First Nation drummers performing during the ceremony.

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Smoke alarms lacking in many homes By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Despite years of public education, almost 70 per cent of the houses that caught fire in B.C. in recent years still did not have a working smoking alarm. Many of those were low-income homes, rental units, many on aboriginal reserves and other rural locations, according to a study of

residential fire reports done by the University of the Fraser Valley. Seniors, disabled people and young children were at greater risk of dying in a house fire. Justice Minister Shirley Bond and Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux revealed new support Monday for the B.C. government’s campaign to get a working smoke alarm in every

home in the province. Smoke alarm maker Kidde Canada is donating 5,000 units with a retail value of $75,000 that will be distributed to B.C.’s most vulnerable populations this fall. And Black Press, whose publications reach 1.2 million B.C. homes, has pledged a public awareness advertising campaign worth $350,000 to remind people to install or upgrade their smoke alarms.

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Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of B.C., said the study used data from B.C.’s Office of the Fire Commissioner from 2006 to 2011. The study suggests that 69 lives could be saved each year if homes across Canada had working smoke detectors, he said. “Smoke alarms give you time to escape from the fire – it seems pretty simple, doesn’t it?” Garis told a news conference at the B.C. legislature. “High-risk members of society are most likely

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Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux and Justice Minister Shirley Bond listen to Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis explain research into the lack of smoke alarm protection in B.C. to have a fire and least likely to have a working smoke alarm.” Garis emphasized that all smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years, and batteries changed annually.

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61 person-caused fires Submitted The Kamloops Fire Centre said last Thursday they have responded to 61 person-caused fires since April 1. Forestry officials have also received reports of oversized bonfires and graduation party fires. Only campfires smaller than a half-metre wide by a halfmetre tall are permitted in the Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, Merritt and Lillooet Fire Zones. People should avoid lighting a campfire in windy conditions and must ensure that at least eight litres of water are available nearby to fully extinguish

the fire. Never leave a campfire unattended. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire ban may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. All fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre this year were person-caused and therefore could have been prevented.

Although some precipitation has been forecast, the majority of the Kamloops Fire Centre is experiencing “moderate” to “high” fire danger ratings. The Kamloops Fire Centre wants to emphasize how important it is to exercise vigilance when enjoying the outdoors. For the latest information on fire restrictions, visit: www. bcwildfire.ca To report unauthorized burning or a wildfire, please call *5555 on your cellphone or toll-free to 1 800 663-5555. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo or on Twitter:@BCGovFireInfo

B.C. finally gets Family Day North Thompson Star/Journal Premier Christy Clark, announced last week that the province will has finally approved a Family Day for B.C. residents. Family Day will now take place on the second Monday in February each year, beginning in 2013, when it will fall on February11. “Creating a Family Day in B.C. was an important priority for me,” said Clark during the announcement, “Having our own unique day in B.C. creates distinctive opportunities for families and local businesses,” said Clark, “British Columbians will be able to enjoy all kinds of local attractions with fewer lineups and less out-of-town traffic.” The decision to select the second Monday in February comes after government followed through on a commitment to consult with the public and private sectors, as well as hear from citizens directly. The response from the public was outstanding with many unique and thoughtful points of view put forth. Record numbers of British Columbians participated in online discussions by sharing their thoughts and registering their preference. The web poll component of the Family Day website gathered a total of 31,146 selections, along with 3,069 comments, with the choice of the second Monday registering a total of 18,202 selections, 9,436 selections for the third Monday, and 3,508 selections of no preference.

“The B.C. ski industry would like to thank the provincial government for how it has managed the Family Day consultation. We are very pleased with the outcome and we are confident that this decision will drive significant benefits for the tourism industry, the provincial economy

and the people of British Columbia,” said David Lynn, president and CEO, Canada’s West Ski Areas Association. “The announcement of Family Day is recognition of the diversity and hard work of families across the province. As an organization that supports families, the

B.C.Association of Family Resource Programs applauds the provincial government for making this decision, which we believe will fortify family connections and build community,” said Sherry Sinclair, senior board member of the B.C. Association of Family Resource Programs.

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Some of the enthusiastic people (and dogs) who took part in the Barriere Hospice Society Walk-a-Thon on May 28.

Walk-a-Thon well supported Twenty people and three dogs gathered at the Station House Restaurant on May 28 for the start of the annual Barriere Hospice Society Walk-a-Thon fundraiser. This year’s event organizer, Marnie Pfeifer, said, “We had such a nice group of people, it was fun to be with them. Lucky for us, the rain held off, so it was a beautiful evening walk.” She also mentioned some of this year’s walkers had come from as far away as Rosedale and Vancouver, making a great addition to the group. Refreshments of oranges, water, and homemade cookies were also on hand for the walkers to fuel

their energy for walking. Jane Millburn, president of Barriere Hospice, said she thanks everybody who supported the Walk, noting this will be the only fundraiser they will hold this year, and that all donations will stay with the local Society to help cover annual expenses. An added bonus, which the Society much appreciatted, was the on-air promotional coverage from Barriere’s new radio station ‘The Bear’. Once again a successful Barriere Hospice Walk, thanks to the generosity and support of the community.

Animal Health Act amended North Thompson Star/Journal VICTORIA - An amendment to Bill 37, the Animal Health Act, more clearly defines a “person” as it relates to the proposed legislation, Agriculture Minister Don McRae announced on Tuesday, May 29. “We’ve heard from various groups that the original wording in Bill 37 left some ambiguity as to who a ‘person’ was referring to, and therefore who might be impacted by the new act,” said Don McRae, Minister of Agriculture. “There was never any intention to include the general public, interest groups or media, but rather only persons directly involved in administering the act. While I’m confident the original wording would have passed legal muster, it just makes more sense to clear up any confusion with a simple amendment. It also reflects our government’s commitment to not only engaging the public, but acting on suggested improvements.”

The amendment to Sections 16 and 118 of the act specifically references a person as being that already described in sections 17 or 18. Debate on the proposed Animal Health Act is currently in committee stage in the legislature. The new Animal Health Act will ensure B.C.’s reputation as a producer of safe and healthy animals and foods. It will help prevent the spread of animal disease as well as improving the response to a potential outbreak. In the event of a confirmed disease outbreak, information would be made public just the same way it has always been, typically through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada or the Province’s chief veterinarian. Updating British Columbia’s animal health legislation to match other provinces and countries is essential to meet the Province’s Agrifoods Strategy commitment to expand domestic and international markets.

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OPINION

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Editorial; by Jill Hayward

Farm stats are scary T

he numbers are now published from the Statistics Canada Census of 2011. Though most of it may seem like dry reading to some, there is a tremendous amount of information presented there, and well worth your time to check it out. If you take the time to do a little research in areas such as population growth and age, residential growth, and so on; it can prove to be quite interesting. In fact, a little research we did here at the Star/Journal last week with the 2011 statistics on farming in Canada has scared us all the way into the kitchen. I say “kitchen” because that’s where we store and prepare our food, and if the latest statistics are any indication, we might find the cupboards a little bare in future years when it comes to food that has been produced in Canada. Then again we might find them very bare if other countries are losing their farmers the way we seem to be doing with ours. In 2011 Canada had 205,730 farms, a decrease of 23,643 farms, or 10.3 per cent since 2006. That’s just in five years. If this trend continues we will have lost another 10.3 per cent by 2016. That’s over 20 per cent lost in only 10 years. However, the population of Canada has increased by 5.9 per cent between the 2006 and 2011 censuses, compared with a 5.4 per cent increase during the previous five-year period. Canada’s population increased at a faster rate than the population of any other member of the G8 group of industrialized nations between 2006 and 2011. This was also the case between 2001 and 2006. We think it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the numbers show Canada is continuously gaining more people, while we are losing our ability to feed them. Farming in B.C. shows 19,759 farms, a decrease of 0.4 per cent since 2006. The total land of those B.C. farms is 6,452,967 acres, down 7.9 per cent since 2006. Of note, is the fact that B.C. had the second smallest decrease in the number of farms across the country, aside from Nova Scotia which showed a slight increase. The great food producing provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are shocking, showing decreases of 16.7 per cent and 16.6 per cent respectively. For the first time, operators of farms in the age group of 55 and over represented the largest share of total operators at 48.3 per cent, compared to 40.7 per cent in 2006, and 32.1 per cent in 1991. This information adds more concern to future food production in Canada; it shows our farmers are getting older, and when they retire the family’s younger members are not carrying on through succession. Young people are leaving the farms for lower hours and larger salaries. Frequently prime farm land is hotly pursued and purchased by developers who do not have food production on their agenda. As we lose the farms and the people who work them, so will we also lose our ability to produce sufficient food for our own means. The only option that will be available to us (unless we want to starve), is to bring what we eat in from other countries; that’s if they have any to spare, and we can afford to buy. If we continue to follow what the statistics are showing us we will be going down an extremely dangerous path of no return. Once we lose the ability to feed ourselves we will lose our independence and our sustainable future. Sustainable food production might not interest you today, but it surely will interest your children’s children when there’s nothing to eat in the kitchen. Keeping Canada’s kitchen fully stocked should be the goal of every politician in Canada. Agriculture in this country needs more than a fair shake, it needs a bounty of support from government at all levels and in all jurisdictions. You can’t eat ore, oil, or condos. The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a selfregulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Two views about pesticide ban Re: Premier bitten by pest problem (Editorial by Tom Fletcher, May 21) To the editor; The editorial on cosmetic pesticides written by Tom Fletcher skates around the body of medical and scientific evidence linking these toxins to such illnesses as childhood leukemia and Parkinson’s disease. In his words, the “right thing to do” is to do nothing about cosmetic pesticides. I imagine if he were living in the sixties, he would be arguing that the Vietnam War was the right thing to do, or in the seventies that concern over the nuclear arms race was merely “political.” The problem with cosmetic pesticides, like DDT or cigarettes, is that there is no smoking gun. It is going to take time to convince some people that pouring poison on their lawn could harm their children. In the case of Mr. Fletcher, I think it will take a lifetime. I pity his children. Jim McMurtry Surrey

To the editor; I enjoyed Tom Fletcher’s column on the hysterical reactions to any chemical use. With regard to Roundup, this compound is a very specific inhibitor of an enzyme unique to photosynthesis. Therefore it affects only photosynthesizing organisms, typically green plants. It has even gone through phase one clinical trials (which test safety for humans) because there was some idea that it might help with arthritis. No such luck. In other words, you could drink the stuff with no ill effect. When Oak Bay council proposed banning all “pesticides” including Roundup, I wrote them pointing out these facts. To no avail; they just went along with the herd, and copied the type of ban that Saanich has. Well, keep up the good work of speaking truth to ignorance. It might eventually help. Neil Madsen Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry University of Alberta Oak Bay

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Scenes from the farm trenches VICTORIA – With ongoing pipeline and oil tanker skirmishes, and a hot summer for mining and logging still to come, the green war in B.C. shows no signs of slowing down. Things are already hot in the Fraser Valley, where the federal government’s change to the definition of fish habitat has opened a new front on the farms. Farmers briefly got into the public discussion by hauling a couple of cute calves into downtown Vancouver and staging a television-friendly demo in front of the federal fisheries office. They have been saying for decades that imposing salmon stream regulations on drainage ditches around their fields is impractical. Fraser Valley Conservative MPs Randy Kamp and Mark Strahl even had the nerve to meet with local mayors to hear their concerns about B.C.’s most productive farmland, without inviting self-appointed “activists.” Arrayed against them is an environmental lobby whose deep green wing was defined by Marvin Rosenau, a former provincial biologist who now teaches

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Tom Fletcher “fish, wildlife and recreation technology” at BCIT. “Mark Strahl is leading the charge of ecofascists intent on making the last dime off the backs of the last remnants of an absolutely spectacular ecosystem,” Rosenau told the <I>Chilliwack Progress</I>. “A massive and productive floodplain of fish and aquatic values … has been drained, ditched, tiled and laser-leveled for agricultural profit.” The same could be said for the broad fields of Richmond and Pitt Polder farms north of the Fraser, a wetland diked and drained by Dutch settlers after World War II. Farms are “industrializing the landscape,” said Rosenau, who stopped short of calling for them all to be shut down. At the provincial level we have a new Animal Health Act, which threatens heavy

fines or even jail time for prematurely leaking reports of serious animal disease outbreaks. This was also portrayed as a jackbooted sellout of the public’s right to know, putting the business interests of land and ocean farms ahead of public safety. Here’s what’s really happening. As is generally the case with meat inspection and livestock issues, the federal government is imposing rules on provinces in the wake of avian flu and “mad cow” outbreaks. Canadian beef was banned in 30 countries after a single infected cow was identified in Alberta in 2003. B.C. Agriculture Minister Don McRae assures me this legislation will not result in reporters or environmental activists being thrown in jail for telling the public about sick animals. They and the farmers themselves can say all they want, once infections are confirmed and quarantines established. McRae and Paul Kitching, B.C.’s chief veterinarian, pleaded for the public to understand that any farm reporting system must rely on voluntary compliance by farmers. When the B.C. gov-

ernment took the advice of B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and began releasing fish farm inspection data in 2010, the operators stopped providing samples voluntarily. The fish farmers’ position was that you can have a co-operative system of farm inspections or one that’s imposed, but not both. Imposing inspections on land farms across B.C.’s vast area is even less practical. Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein famously observed that the next rancher to find a possible mad cow should have “shot, shoveled and shut up” rather than file a report and devastate the industry. Denham, the NDP and others appear to operate under an assumption that there should be sufficient government resources to sample and inspect every farm across B.C. for reportable contagious illnesses. This is similar to the fashionable notion that we should have enough park rangers to guard every cedar tree. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com or tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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New roof for St. Pauls The Church of St. Pauls in Barriere has been getting a makeover; including a new roof and landscaping. Pictured is an unidentified tradesman laying shingles on the roof last Thursday.

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Weak approach from Pesticides’ Committee To the editor; Last week, British Columbians learned the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides wants increased public education and licensing of pesticide applicators. This is the weakest, do-nothing approach of any province considering banning the sale and use of traditional, highly toxic lawn and garden pesticides. Seven provinces have banned 2,4-D, the one ingredient committee chairman and KootenayEast Liberal MLA Bill Bennett said should not be prohibited. In addition to rejecting provincial bans as “unscientific,” the committee’s B.C. Liberal majority endorsed Health Canada’s approval of the chemical landscaping industry’s pesticide products. We just need to be educated about “safe” use. While the committee dismissed submissions from many residents and organizations supporting a ban, Premier Christy Clark has wanted one for years and Environment Minister Terry Lake championed a Union of BC Municipalities ban resolution in 2008, when he was Kamloops’ mayor. Clark needs to instruct Lake to draft precautionary ban legislation like that which exists in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Last year, B.C. passed one of the toughest animal-cruelty laws in Canada because of 56 dead Olympic sled dogs. There’s more than sled dogs in need of protection in B.C. Judy Wigmore Pesticide Free BC webmaster Kamloops

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2011 Canadian Census Data has been released Barriere shows growth of over 23 per cent since 2006 By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal

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Local contractor gives back Barriere House, a program supported by Interior Community Services, is always grateful for the support an donations they receive from the community. Recently they thanked Quality Contractors for their generous donation of the cost of snow plowing Barriere House’s driveway this past winter. The funds donated back will go towards paying off Barriere House’s new wheelchair accessible van. Thanks “Paul and Jack” for giving back. I n t e r i o r Community Services is a non-profit organization committed to enriching lives.

JOHN EDWARD STRACHAN MAY 29, 1949 JUNE 5, 2011

He bade no one a last farewell He said goodbye to none The heavenly gates were open wide A loving voice said “come” His weary hours and days of pain His troubled nightes are past And in our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last Sadly missed Children; Erin (Jay), Shea Brother; Robert (Margaret), Sisters; Betty, May (Terry) and Families

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June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The image of the brain being like a big blob of jelly encased in bone is quite graphic and indicates the importance of head protection. A damaged brain can affect one’s quality of life forever. It deserves to be protected. If you are still a smoker, be sure you have your teeth and gums checked routinely. It seems that smokers go the dentist less often than non-smokers. Dental problems like jaw pain, toothaches and infected gums are found twice as often in smokers. See your dentist twice a year to keep dental problems to a minimum. We talk a lot about keeping your blood pressure low, but can it be too low? Blood pressure that’s too low can cause symptoms of blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting and subsequent falls. Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Home blood pressure kits are reliable and easy to use. A good investment. Night-time cramps can be very painful and interrupt a good night’s sleep. Drugs can sometimes be the cause. Two groups of medications that may contribute to this problem are long-acting bronchodilator inhalers used for some lung conditions and diuretics to treat high blood pressure. Side effects can occur with many medications. If you are concerned whether your medications might be the cause, ask our pharmacists. We can access a large amount of information on all drugs and their side effects. It’s part of our job.

According to the latest 2011 Canadian Census data released May 29, the country’s population is aging rapidly with the Boomer generation entering retirement age in large numbers. The census revealed that between 2006 and 2011: s 4HE AGE GROUP GREW PER CENT n THE fastest growing age group in Canada s 4HE NUMBER OF SENIORS n THOSE AGED AND OVER n ROSE PER CENT AND IS NOW SITTING at around five million (the highest number of seniors ever) s 4HOSE OF WORKING AGE AGED GREW BY only 5.7 per cent In the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) the census shows a total population of

128,475, comprised of 63,510 males, and 64,965 females. There are 31,195 residents of 60 or older, with a median age population for the TNRD of 44. In Barriere, there is population of 1,775, comprised of 885 males, and 890 females. There are 640 residents 60 years of age or over, with a median age population for Barriere of 52.1. Fourteen per cent of the Barriere population shows as being made up of those under 15-years-old. Population growth in Barriere has grown by 23.8 per cent since the 2006 census which showed 1,432 residents. Total private dwellings shown in the community as of 2011 were 876, with private dwellings occupied by usual residents at 806. Barriere has a land area of 10.77 square km, and shows a population density of 164.7 per square kilometre.

Census shows Canada has lost 10.3 per cent of its farms since 2006 By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Statistics Canada has started releasing information from the 2011 census, including information on farm and farm operator data. In 2011 Canada had 205,730 farms, a decrease of 10.3 per cent (or 23,643 farms) since 2006. In British Columbia, there were 19,759 farms, a decrease of 0.4 per cent since

2006. The total land of those B.C. farms was 6,452,967 acres, down 7.9 per cent since 2006. Of note, is the fact that B.C. had the second smallest decrease in the number of farms across the country. The only province that did better in retaining farms was Nova Scotia, who actually increased their number of farms by 2.9 per cent. The biggest losers? - Manitoba and Saskatchewan,

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with decreases of 16.7 per cent and 16.6 per cent respectively. For the first time, operators of these farms in the age group of 55 and over represented the largest share of total operators at 48.3 per cent, compared to 40.7 per cent in 2006, and 32.1 per cent in 1991. This is a statistic of concern, as it shows our farmers are getting older, and their children are generally not taking over the family farm upon the older generation’s retirement. This in turn means that our food sustainability should become of greater importance to all communities across Canada. As we lose more farms, so will we lose

our ability to produce sufficient food for our own means; therefore becoming more dependent on importing our food. This is definitely “food” for thought. For more information about sustainability, check out the website: bcfoodactionnetwork.com. This is the homepage of the North Thompson Food Action Network, a non-profit working group of dedicated Nor th Thompson volunteers whose purpose is to help improve food security in the North Thompson Valley by strengthening our local food system through communication, education, and by championing local food security initiatives.

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Western spruce budworm TNRD reports directors remuneration treatment in Kamloops area By Keith McNeill The TImes

Proposed treatment sites are Duffy Lake, Inks Lake, Harper Lake and Pinantan Lake North Thompson Star/Journal The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat up to 6,700 hectares of forest in the Kamloops area to reduce populations of western spruce budworm. The proposed treatment sites include Duffy Lake, Inks Lake, Harper Lake and Pinantan Lake. The pest management plan and maps of treatment areas can be viewed at the Thompson Okanagan Region Forest Health Program office at 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, or online at: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ rsi/ForestHealth/Western_Spruce_ Budworm_Spray_2012.htm The biological agent Foray 48B will be applied by helicopter on or about June 15-25, 2012,

weather permitting. Foray 48B is a biological insecticide that is widely used in B.C. and is registered with the Organic Materials Review Institute. The active ingredient in Foray 48B is the naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk). This spray only affects moth and butterfly larvae and can be used safely around humans and other animals. Birds, household pets, fish and beneficial insects (including honey bees) are not affected. The western spruce budworm is an insect that is native to B.C. and the Pacific Northwest. In its larval stage, it defoliates Douglas fir, true firs, spruce and larch trees. A budworm outbreak has the potential to seriously harm or kill trees over large areas.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District released the remuneration and expenses paid to directors in 2011 during its May 24 board meeting. Wells Gray Country (Area A) director was at the top of the list, with remuneration of $27,200 and expenses of $19,888, for a total of $47,088. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, last year’s board chair, made more than Pennell in remuneration at $27, 940, but at $6,469 his expenses were less. Milobar’s total was $34,409. As for other directors from the North Thompson Valley, former Thompson Headwaters (Area B) director Max Lentz came next after Pennell with $21,910 in remuneration and

$12,656 in expenses, for a total of $34,566. Bonnie Cruzelle Myram, the director for Lower North Thompson (Area O), brought home $18,180 in remuneration and was reimbursed for $2,238 in expenses. Her total was $20,418. Next up was former Barriere Mayor Mike Fennell. His remuneration was $12,740 and expenses were $5,486, for a total of $18,226. Clearwater Mayor John Harwood made $13,057 in remuneration and received $3,993 for his expense, giving a total of $17,050. The new director for Thompson Headwaters (Area B), Willow MacDonald, only took office in December. Her remuneration was $1,626 and expenses were $1,755, for a total of $3,381. Also newly elected last year

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North Thompson Valley Garden Club planning for an active summer By Margaret Houben Liz Gilbertson, chair of the Barriere Community Garden committee, updated members about all the things happening at the Garden during the May 27, North Thompson Valley Garden Club meeting. The sprinkling system has now been installed and appears to be working well, and the District of Barriere has provided several watering restriction notices that have been placed around the Garden. Bob’s Barriere Glass are donating a new glass cover for the Garden bulletin board. On the other side of the shed door, members will be cre-

ating a ‘donor wall’, where plaques will be placed naming those who have donated significant volunteer time, money or in-kind items to the Garden. The plaques will only state their name, and will not mention what was donated. Composting bins will be the next major project, which will be five bins made from cedar, with each being marked with what can be placed in them. Two young men will also be hired to clear the weeds all around the fencing of the Garden, as well as some raking and other jobs. There will be a plot-holders meeting on May 30, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss a variety of other items.

The Plant Sale committee reported a net profit of $1,197.23 from the sale held May 12, and they thanked all the club members and citizens of Barriere who came out and supported this event. The Fall Fair Parade Float Committee reported that they are still looking for old boots with which to decorate the club’s float. Anyone wishing to donate a boot or two (doesn’t have to be a pair), can drop them off at the Community Garden next to the shed. The next meeting of the Garden Club will be on June 10, 1 p.m. at the Community Garden. This meeting will be a picnic social, so members

are encouraged to bring the whole family. New members are always welcome. There will be a trip up to Pinantin Lake for a garden tour in July, and a trip up to Clearwater in August. More information will be reported as details are confirmed. For more information about the Garden Club, visit their Facebook Group - North Thompson Valley Garden Club, or call club secretary Margaret Houben at 250-672-9330. Bob Ames readies trenches for irrigation pipe installation in the Community Garden.

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357 Robson Place Road $339,900- NEW Classy family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Open floor plan w/family rm in the basement. Custom tile work, HW, sundeck & private yard. This home is close to amenities. 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. 6293 Clearwater Valley Rd $299,900 - NEW Overlooking Hemp Creek. Cedar sided 3 bdrm, 2 storey w/oak cupboards, lrg windows & new lam. flooring. Garage w/glass overhead door. 3km to Wells Gray Park. 9+ acres on the west side of the road to Wells Gray. 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 Rd $269,900 - 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 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/WS. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 1031 Raft River Rd $239,900 - 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. 245 Phillips Rd $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. 23 Lodge Drive $229,900 - NEW PRICE Near downtown. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan. Crafted cabinets & new counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage. Move in ready.

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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. 349 HELMCKEN STREET $229,900- NEW Newly reno’d open plan w/new kitchen baths & many other features. Recently painted, partly fin. bsmnt. Backs on to park, fully fenced. 145 NORFOLK RD $199,900-NEW PRICE 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. 424 Riverside Road $145,000 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. 19-561 Ridge Road $99,000 - NEW MHP on Dutch Lake. 2 yrs old, lived in for less than a year. Modern w/dark cupboards, 2 baths. Near amenities. 10x12 covered deck & 8x10 shed. 68 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 $44,900 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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LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Subdividable zoned R2. 1745 Birch Island Lost Crk 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. Avola Forest Service Rd 5 parcels totaling 350 acres, can be sold somewhat separately or together. Call Listing Realtor for more information.- NEW DL 3079Avola Forest Service Road - 22 acres on an island in the North Thompson river. Access over a narrow channel of Avola Forest Service Rd opposite side of the NT River from Hwy 5. Unique property is fully treed and it could be a fascinating property to hold.- NEW

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Kyle Smith, project manger for Neptune Technology Group, was in Barriere last week installing water meters in homes within the District’s boundaries. Installation of the water meters is not paid for by the homeowner, but through a grant received by the District of Barriere. Installation bookings were encouraged within two weeks of receiving the informational booklet sent to homeowners. Failing to book within that time WILL NOT result in any fines or charges. Fines and water rate increases will only occur following a home-owner’s installation refusal, whether by stating so outright or ignoring multiple attempts by the District to communicate with regards to water meter installations. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

$300 per month if you say no to a water meter Water meters, people think they are a great idea or they hate them. Through the will of council we are now starting the installation of them. Everyone that is served by the District of Barriere water system is required to have one installed or be charged a flat fee of $300 per month. There are a number of reasons to install water meters. Some residents think it is a cash grab by the District. This is not the case. The plan is to monitor water use in such a manner as to arrive at a per litre cost that closely resembles what the average customer pays now. If customers use more than the average they will pay more. The reverse is true as well, if you use very little you will pay less. Conservation of treated potable water is the object of the exercise. In fact in order to qualify for grants to improve our water system we are required to show good practises of conservation and stewardship of our aquifer. Since we need to repair, upgrade and improve our water system in the very near future everything we do that can help us to qualify for additional grants is a good thing. Speaking of grants and success, our MP, Cathy McLeod was in town recently to pres-

ent the monies received through successful grant applications to the New Horizons for Seniors program. Ms. McLeod pointed out that Barriere received two of the seven grants available in our area which is testament to the skills of those that write applications here in Barriere. The funds will go towards renovations and equipment purchases for the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society and the District of Barriere’s Seniors in Motion program. The Seniors in Motion program will install outdoor exercise equipment in Fadear Park. Some of this equipment will be placed in the proposed Lions club gazebo. The placement of the exercise equipment and the building of the gazebo have raised concerns once again around the fact that The District does not actually own the land that Fadear park is comprised of. I have mentioned before that in response to these concerns Council passed a motion to direct staff to proceed with the required applications to have the land titles transferred to Barriere. Since our parks are part of our tourism plan we will be appealing to Minister Bell of the Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Ministry to hasten the process on our behalf as part of

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the McBride to Barriere Corridor Regional Economic Investment Pilot. It is my hope that by appealing to Minister Bell and his team that we can have the lands on which we now have considerable infrastructure placed transferred to the District in a timely manner. We cannot hope that community service groups like the Lions Club will continue to provide such valuable assistance to our community improvement efforts without having the security of title to such lands. I mentioned last week about the good news the Robson Valley was given by B.C. Hydro around their considerable investment towards improving the power problems in the Robson valley. It is my opinion that it is now our turn for some good news. We need stable and reliable power to have many of the proposed projects go ahead here in the North Thompson. If political pressure can bring about the announcement for the

Robson Valley then it needs to be applied on our behalf as well. In the near future we need to have a meeting with the JTI Ministry and all the interested parties concerning the upgrade of power to the North Thompson Valley. It is vital that Barriere, Clearwater, Simpcw First Nation, the surrounding regional areas and the proponents of major projects here in the valley work together to persuade other orders of government to work on our behalf towards economic stability and growth here in the North Thompson Valley in a timely manner. We have solid, viable, shovel ready projects that must progress soon. If we wait, our time may pass. Our valley is a stable, strong and vibrant area. We need to sell that to both local and global investors as well as other orders of government. They need to know what we know already. We are ready and able to grow and prosper.

Cpl Darin Underhill Barriere RCMP May 31, 2012 To date the Barriere RCMP Detachment has had 484 calls for service, just up from 471 in 2011. There have been a quite a few large investigational files this spring that utilized more than usual resources. We are expecting a busy summer with many events coming up and a large influx of tourists and highway traffic. We want to remind all motorists to drive safe, leave space and respect all road users. If you see a hazardous situation on the highway call the local police Detachment or 911. The more detail you have on the offending vehicle the better such as make, model, color (of vehicle and or trailer), license plate or province of origin, occupants and driver description. The Barriere Detachment along with area Traffic Enforcement officers will be doing more aggressive driving enforcement over the summer months in an attempt to prevent injury and fatal collisions on our highway. On May 18, 2012 in the early morning hours a vehicle collided with a fence and trees on a property off of Deejay Rd in Barriere. The vehicle was driving in excess of the speed limit and

attempted to make a right hand turn. The vehicle collided with a stack of rocks, trees and wooden fence. The occupants of the residence were inside at the time and not injured. The truck then sped away and did not stop to check for injured parties or inform the land owner of the damage as required under the Motor Vehicle Act. Police investigated the scene and with evidence identified the vehicle as a black colored Toyota pickup that had sustained damage to the front right of the vehicle. The owner of the offending vehicle later attended the Barriere Detachment and provided his version of events. Barriere RCMP charged the driver/ owner of the truck with failing to remain at the scene of an accident. On May 24, 2012 a local resident received an email threatening his life if he didn’t pay the required amount. Although there are many spam type emails where someone is trying to scam you for money this one was quite disturbing in the content. If you have had an email like this and still have a copy of it please bring it down to the Barriere Detachment. This email is being investigated as a death threat not just fraudulently trying to obtain money.

DJ spends night in jail North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere Radio’s DJ, Steve Shannon, says he spent a night in jail last week due to a case of mistaken identity. Shannon says he told 93.1FM listeners on Thursday morning over the air, that he had been arrested the previous night and went to jail in Kamloops. “It was a case of mistaken identity,” said Shannon, “The police are doing their job and they are doing it very well.” He says his birth name is Stephen Guay, but his DJ name, or AKA [also known as], is Steve Shannon, which he has used throughout his lifelong career as a disc jockey and radio announcer. Shannon says Barriere RCMP were alerted that a man of interest to the police, who also was named Stephen Guay, might be Shannon. The DJ says once the fingerprint results came through, and proved he was not the man police wanted, he was released from jail. However, police are not commenting, and court records show Shannon must appear before a judge on June 14, in Kamloops.

On May 24, Barriere RCMP responded to a fire started in the bushes outside a residence on Barkley Ave near the intersection of Airfield Rd. The fire was observed by a neighbour who attempted to put the fire out with a garden hose while contacting police. Barriere RCMP called out Barriere Volunteer Fire Dept who attended and put out the rest of the fire and checked for hot spots. This is an arson type fire and police are looking for the public’s assistance in locating and apprehending the person(s) responsible for this. If the conditions had been a little drier and a wind started this could have been a catastrophic fire and difficult to fight given the location. Barriere RCMP want to thank the neighbours for their quick thinking and actions to have the fire under control very quickly. On June 23, there will be a Bike Rodeo at the Ridge. We are hoping to have representatives from all emergency services in the area, a Roll Over Simulator, activities for the kids and prizes for the participants. The event is planned for outside but if the weather is not on our side we will still run the event in the gym portion of the Ridge. There will be more detailed information coming out shortly so stay tuned!

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(Left) Alexis Hovenkamp received the North Thompson Star/ Journal bursary from representative Margaret Houben.

The first batch of five $1,000 bursaries from the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society were handed out to Barriere Secondary School grads at Commencement Ceremonies on May 25, by representative Gai Conan (l). The pictured recipients are; (l to r) Marlene Fortin, John Peters, Dustin Machny, Alexis Hovenkamp, and Laisea Jurrius. Barriere Secondaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade 12 class boast a 100 per cent graduation rate this year, with 50 per cent of the class already accepted into Thompson Rivers University. Approximately $40,000 was distributed this year in scholarships and bursaries. Find the complete list of scholarship and bursary recipients on page 19.

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38 ladies at golf By Leslie Stirling Chinook Cove Thirty-eight ladies knew better than the weatherman on Tuesday night. At 3:30 p.m. it looked like the rain and hail was going to wipe out the Ladies Night but we had faith and the sun came through for us. We did choose to eat in the clubhouse rather than on the patio as the wind made things a little cool. Special thanks to Evelyn Lucas for supplying dessert which became a birthday cake for Emma Allen. I had my best night of the season and picked up two prizes - low net of Flight 1 and KP on Hole #4 (Barb and Carman Smith prize). Carol Hindle had an absolutely fantastic night. She scored 39 to win low gross for Flight 1; scored a birdie to split the pot with Michelle Funk; had a long drive in 2 (Country Store Antiques) and only used 12 putts in the entire game (Barriere Massage). Barb Morris scored 50 to win low gross for Flight 2 and had a really long drive in 2 on Hole #1 (Bodi Mekanix). Cori Walker did well with a long drive on Hole #2 (Estylo Hair Design); a KP on Hole #6 (Ron Wallace Trucking) and low net

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for Flight 2. Along with that birdie pot Michelle Funk picked up low net for Flight 3 with a score of 48 and came closest to the New Golfer on Hole #5 to win the Rainer Custom Cutting prize. Many thanks to Curtis Rainer for building our New Golfer... you just have to see it to believe it. A true work of art. Karen Peterson had a lucrative night. She picked up the deuce pot which was carried forward from last week as well as the Knights Inn prize on Hole #5 for a long drive. Marion Wallace was a duplicate winner picking up prizes from Shais Design and Barriere A&W for long drive on Hole #9 and KP in 2 on Hole #7. Beatty Anne Foote walked away with two prizes as well for KP on Hole #4 (Carl’s Market Garden) and long putt on Hole #8 (Val-Bella Studio). Single prizes went to the following: long putt on Hole #2 (Crystlee’s Hair Design) to Cindy Lee Matthew; long

putt on Hole #3 (Jul’re by Lynda Enochsen) to Debbie Pearce; KP on Hole #4 (Carol Patton, CGA) to Sharon Spooner; long putt on Hole #5 (Our Little Secret Consignment Store) to Jeannie Webber; long putt on Hole #8 to Angie Rainer; long drive in 2 on Hole #3 (AG Foods) to Kim Law; most putts (Barriere Irly Building) to Sue Paulhus. Hidden score prizes went to Brenda Carl (River Adventure Co.) and Joan Streadwick (Stamer Logging). Six ladies were “Rolling in the Deep” on Hole #7 to win the Rest In Peace prizes from North Thompson Funeral Services. I was out of town last week and missed giving you the Ladies Golf news. The flight winners for Flight 1 were Donna Salle (low gross) and Karen Peterson (low net). Deb Rainer won low gross for Flight 2 and Audrey Rilcoe won low net. The low gross winner for Flight 3 was Susan Bonder. Our first Fun Night (heh, they are all fun) is coming up on June 19, with a Prom theme. Be sure to book your teams and carts well in advance. For more information contact the Golf Course or Deb Rainer.

May 24, Men’s Golf results Results from May 24. 1st low net: Ken Foote, Rodger Nordquist 2nd low net: Sean and Kenner Mitchell 3rd low net: Ray Amos, Keith Peterson 4th low net: Ryan Fadear , Mason Stanley 5th low net: Bob Milburn, Ed Salle Flight 1: Long Drive: Sean Mitchell Long Putt: Carry Over K.P.: Ivan Lee

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Horses provide us with work, recreation, and sport. Right now B.C. Horse Council is celebrating the horse during Horse Week from June 2 to 10. If you don’t have a horse to ride, you can still participate by getting out with your camera for some horse photography, watch a horsey movie, draw a horse, or stop by the library for a book written about horses.

Celebrate the horse this week The horse supports us in work, play, and sport North Thompson Star/Journal Horse Week 2012 runs from Saturday, June 2 to Sunday, June 10, stretching over two weekends of equine-related activities. You can spend a little extra time with your horse, take a riding lesson, go for a trail ride, hike on an historic horse trail, attend a horse show or plowing competition, or just watch a “horsey” movie like “War Horse”. If you have a camera, get out in your community and f ind some equine subjects to photograph. So long as you do something related to horses you will be supporting Horse Week. If you are one of the fortunate people to actually own a horse, this is the time to reach out beyond the horse community and introduce people of all ages to the equine industry – and even more important – show them how much fun horses are to be around and their connection to our heritage. “Whether it is to introduce horses to chil-

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dren or adults who don’t know much about them, or just to take the time to enjoy your own special passion, this is the time to get out and do it,” says Rose Schroeder, VP Recreation, Horse Council BC. “It doesn’t matter if it is to show off a breed, or to get involved in a competitive event, or to go on a trail ride - take the time to get involved in this form of healthy exercise.” Horse Week has been held annually since 2002 to promote and celebrate B.C.’s horse industry. The goal of Horse Week is to share the enjoyment of horses with the public and introduce newcomers to the beauty of favourite horse breeds and the fun of equestrian activities. A pony is a childCongratulations hood dream; a horse to the Barriere caris an adult treasure. pet bowling team of Celebrate the horse. Donna Smith and Ernie Yunger; who returned from the B.C. Carpet Bowling Championships in Prince George with a silver medal. We apologize for omitting this information in error from an article we ran in the May 28, 2012, sports section.

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Photographing an eagle’s nest – an adventure Generally, when looking for eagles viewers are peering upwards, and most photographs of eagles are of eagles flying high or perched overhead. So, thinking of all that, it was with excitement that my friend, Walter, and I began a somewhat hazardous climb up a steep, loose, shale-covered hill that would allow us to photograph an eagle’s nest from above. He had found and climbed to this nest late in the spring about four years ago, but that time he only made a couple of photographic climbs because he thought he might be bothering the eagles. I was able to photograph it only once and what a great day that was. Last week Walter and I made the halfhour climb again and we found a position on a ledge where we could watch and photograph the eagles from a distance slightly further away than where we were four years ago. This year there was one fluffy chick in the nest and although I am sure they were very aware of our presence, with the added distance between them and us,

they didn’t seem to be bothered. Walter brought his Sigma120-400mm and I had my wife’s 150500mm. Both are big and heavy lenses, but because we followed the old photographers adage, “always select a shutter speed number that matches the focal length” neither of us had a problem handholding our hefty lenses. I know fixed-focal length lenses tend to focus faster and are usually sharper, but for this excursion we both wanted the versatility of multi-focal length (zoom) lenses. The only difficulty we had was the climb. The shale was loose and we caused small avalanches as we crossed and slipped over the face of the hill. I stepped wide and constantly leaned into the hill and had to watch where I placed my feet seeking stable footing. And looking about, or straightening up, only increased the probability that one would end up bruised some distance down the steep hill with damaged equipment. When we finally reached our photography perches we sat

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* O H N % N MA N quietly for a while as our trip up was noisy and we expected we might have agitated the eagles. After a time we moved to where we each could see the family of eagles, then pressing our eyes against our viewfinders we both began photographing them. The day was clear and bright, so a sky shot, although dramatic, was always a silhouette. I wanted to show the eagles on the nest, to include parents and the chick, so most of my shots were level or angled downwards. The eagles would sit at the nest for long periods, and then seemingly take turns flying off to perform acrobatics high in the windy sky. Too high to photograph, but amazing to watch all the same and when they did zoom back to the nest I would start releasing the shutter all the time wondering if any of my captures would be usable.

Bird Forum, www. birdforum.net, claims to be the largest birding community, dedicated to wild birds and birding. The advice on photographing birds, by one of the moderators is, “A bird will pretty much let you know if they feel threatened by you so you should let them be your guide… The birds come first. Sometimes your close proximity to a nest can cause the parents to abandon the nest,… close proximity to a nest will only invite other predators to the nest… The best way to photograph birds is to make yourself stationary rather than chase them down. Stay put, you would be amazed at just how close the birds will come to you once they are comfortable”. It was a great day for both of us; outdoors, fresh air, sun, wildlife, and great pictures to help us remember. The eagle chick should be full grown

by nine weeks, and now that we know we aren’t bothering them we’ll plan another visit shortly. 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 250371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

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TV Players give “good stuff” I can’t give the Thompson Valley Players any less than rave reviews for their two plays held at the Fall Fair Hall around Mother’s Day. The first play performed was ‘At The Border’, and the following play was ‘The Babysitter’s Story’ . Both of these plays were nothing short of hilarious, and the actors were all very good. Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of plays performed by local players, but these were far and away the funniest of them all. Loved the jani-

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tor whose broom looked like something the rats had dined on. Also got a bang out of the pretend corpse in the second play, who never moved a muscle while they were moving him from one

place to another. Good stuff! If you have been there, done that, maybe you can tell me what’s so darned hilarious about ‘old age’. Personally, I think it’s a bummer and it seems nothing about it is funny. Those who are jokers poke fun at hair-colouring; or failing that, it’s the fact that your hair looks funny because of your lack of it. Sorry to tell these nay-sayers, they are headed down the same path, then it won’t be so funny. In fact, I’ll guarantee it.

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A heartfelt Thank You to all our friends & neighbours for the kind words, hugs, cards, ďŹ&#x201A;owers & genuine out-pouring of love at the passing of a dear husband & father - Ronald Stephen DeFelice. Your kindness was much appreciated & will never be forgotten. - The DeFelice & Kerslake families Barriere Hospice extends a huge thank you to Eileen & Eleanor & the others at the Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion #242, for walking & your generous donation. We really do appreciate your help & support very much. Thank you to everyone who walked &/or supported our walk for Hospice. You are all appreciated very much. The weather held out & it was all good. Thanks again, Barriere Hospice.

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.barriere-employment.ca RANCH WORKERS: Farmers, Irrigators F2912 WRANGLER/RANCH HAND: Crystal Waters Guest Ranch A0212 CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Market & Subway A0212A HOUSEKEEPER: Mike Wiegele : A1012 CONTROLLER: Mike Wiegele A2312 BUS PERSON: Mike Wiegele A2612A EVENING LINE COOK: Mike Wiegele A2612B PREP COOK: Mike Wiegele A2612C SERVER: Mike Wiegele A2612D SOUS CHEF: Mike Wiegele A2612E RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR: Mike Wiegele A2612F ACCTS PAYABLE & ACCOUNTING CLERK: Mike Wiegele A2612G LABOURER/SAWMILL OPERATOR/LEVEL 3 FIRST AID: A2712 COOK: FT Station House M0212A LOG TRUCK DRIVER: Clearwater area M0512 PARTS PERSON: FT, Barriere Auto Parts M1512 FARM LABOURER: Blue Ridge Ranch M1612 HR COORDINATOR/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Wiegele M1612A

DRILLERS HELPERS: Geotech M2812 CHAMBERMAID: 1FT & 1PT Mountain Springs Motel M3012 MOTEL MGR.: Live-In, Mountain Springs Motel M3012A If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come in and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll personally see that you get the information youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking, or call and make an appointment.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;˘ FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS â&#x20AC;˘ FREE RESUME HELP â&#x20AC;˘ FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreementâ&#x20AC;? Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Housekeeper: PT/Little Fort #0527 CafĂŠ Cook: PT/Little Fort #0526 Remote Camp Cook: 30 pos/Seas #0525 Remote Camp Prep Cook/Sandwich Maker: 20 pos/Seas #0524 Remote Fire Camp Baker: 10 pos/Seas #0523 Building & Grounds Maintenance: PT/Clw #0522 Customer Service/Food Prep: 3 pos FT/Little Fort #0521 Dishwasher: PT/Clw #0520 Waitress/Waiter: FT/Clw #0519 Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0517 Restaurant Server: Seas/Clw #0516 Front Desk Clerk: 2 pos FT/Clw #0515 Campsite Attendants: 2-pos PT/Clw #0514 Automotive Industrial Parts Person: FT/Barriere #0511 Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clw #0509 Power Point Designer: PT/Clw #0508 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507 Sous Chef: FT/Seas/Blue River #0506 Server: FT/Seas/Blue River #0505 Prep Cook: FT/Seas/Blue River #0504 Line Cook: FT/Seas/Blue River #0503 Bus Person: FT/Seas/Blue River #0502 Breakfast Cook: 2-FT/Seas/Blue River #0501 Cook: Casual/Clw #0416 Customer Service Employee: 4 pos/Seas/Clw #0414 Baking& Cook Assistant: 2 pos/Seas/Clw #0413 Barista: 2 pos/Seas/Clw #0412 Controller: FT/Blue River #0411 Dishwasher: FT/PT Blue River #0409 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407 Campground Attendant: FT &PT/Seas/3 pos/Clw #0406 Server: FT & PT/Seas/2 pos/Clw #405

Front Desk Clerk: FT/Seas/2 pos Clw #0404 Housekeeper: PT/Seas/3pos/Clw #0403 Cashier/General Help: PT/Seas/2 pos/Clw #0402 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3 pos Little Fort #0401 Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: FT/Seas/ Clw #0322 River Operations Manager: Full time/Seas/Clw #0320 Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305 Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 Volunteer FireďŹ ghter: 7 pos/Clw #0205 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/Clw #0202 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clw #0111 GENERAL INFORMATION â&#x20AC;˘ Free Workshops: Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops. â&#x20AC;˘ Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. â&#x20AC;˘ Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. â&#x20AC;˘ Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is June 7 If one on one appointments are required please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Food Products MacLennan Farms has young grass ﬁnished beef & lean grass ﬁnished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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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Computer Services 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

Home Repairs Handyman Service specializing in drywall and tile. Call Andrew at 250-677-4215.

Misc Services A bookstore in Clearwater? You bet! On-line at www.biblio.com/bookstore/ kukuchai-books-clearwater

Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357 Word by Word Proofreading & Editing 250-674-7118

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Pets Large reptile tank for a lizard, snake, turtle or what have you (36”x18”x13”) complete with heat lamp, daytime lamp, and ﬁlter. Screened top. $175 obo for all. Call 250-674-7118.

Garage Sales 4380 Dunsmuir Rd., Barriere. Saturday June 9, 9am-1pm. 4618 Airﬁeld Rd., Barriere. Multi Yard Sales, Sat. June 9, 9am-2pm. No Early Birds. Clearwater Double Yard Sale Saturday, June 9, 317 & 305 Archibald Rd. Group Yard Sale: 768 Leonie Creek Rd., Barriere, June 9-10, 10am-3pm. Lots of items including horse tack.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 16’ shufﬂeboard. $100. 250672-9867 Addition: Where is. One left! 10’ x 36’ 6”. Well constructed, free standing or add to your Mobile Home sq. footage. Exterior vinyl siding, interior drywall. Complete w/efﬁcient wood heater. 250-587-6151. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Sony DVD Home Theatre System (new last year). Complete. $200. 250-674-2092

Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local) 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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Clearwater: 3 bdrm home, 1000 sq.ft, detached shop, 1/2 acre, fenced yd. Trutch Rd. Quiet St. $140k 250-674-1643

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For Sale: Kenmore silver front load W/D w/drawer stands. 2yrs old. $1200. 250-672-9867

Apt/Condo for Rent

Looking for broken washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves. Reconditioned appliances in good working order available at North River Appliance. Call Doug at 250-674-0079.

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 Clearwater: 1 bdrm suite, 500 sq. ft., $550/mo, incl util. DD req. Avail now. 778-549-0410.

Auctions Auction Sale Saturday June 23rd 10:30 am. BC Livestock is conducting a Ranch and Farm Equipment Sale on Chase Creek Rd. Antiques, tractors, irrigation, haying equipment, sawmill. FMI Call 250-573-3939 or view @ www. bclivestock.bc.ca

Duplex / 4 Plex For Rent: Barriere, 3 bdrm Duplex, 1 1/2 bath, heated 1 car garage, fenced, inground sprinkler system. Avail Jun 1. RR/DD, $875/mo. 250-6720041

Clearwater: 2 bdrm trailer, oil heat, F/S, $400/mo + DD. Call 250-674-2755 Clearwater: 3 bdrm, clean, spacious, propane fuel. $675/mo + util; 2 bdrm + den, dblwide, wood stove, oil heat, $600/mo + util. No Pets, N/S, DD req. Both incl w/d, f/s. Mtn Meadows MHP 250-587-6123

In loving memory

Ronald Stephen DeFelice February 17, 1940 – May 14, 2012

Modular Homes Clearwater: MH for rent. Private lot. 414 Buck Rd. $650/mo plus DD. Avail July 1. 250-674-3434. Ask for Chum

Homes for Rent Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-855-2188 Clearwater. Avail. July 1. 5bdrm home. Sunshine Valley. NS, F/S/, W/D. In ground pool. Call 250-319-6527. Clearwater. House for rent $825/mo. Spacious 3-bdrm family home. Basement w/fm/rm+den. 2-car carport, large yrd. Mobile for sale. 1888-587-6270. Pine Grove Mobile Home Park. 1244 Ford Rd. Clearwater, BC. Hobby farm w/3+ bdrm home, full bath, ensuite, 3+ acres in Vavenby. Has 2 lg quonset shops in lg priv yd. Rent negotiable. Randy 250-674-8288

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Cars - Domestic 1995 Monte Carlo. $1000 obo, serious buyers only. 250-6725773

Trucks & Vans 1995 Ford F150, 4x4, 6 cyl, 4 extra rims & tires. New clutch & pressure plate. Near new exhaust. Gd shape. Offers. 250-674-2667, #14 Raft River MH Park, Garth Cook. For sale. 2000 GMC Sonoma 4x4 with canopy and 4 extra tires. Runs good. 200,000 km. $5500. 250-674-2156.

Boats For Sale: Sailboat, 15.5’ Falcon, ﬁberglass, centreboard, new North-sails on trailer. Good condition. $2750. Louis Creek. 250-672-9623

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Ronald Stephen DeFelice passed away on May 14, 2012, at Royal Inland Hospital, two weeks following surgery. He had been in poor health for several months. He is survived by his wife, Heather, of Barriere; sons Ronald (Jana), Michael (Laurie), Robert (Sherry), and Mark (Sharleen); and daughter Jennifer (Robbie) Kerslake; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Ronald was born in Schenectady, New York, in 1940. He emigrated to Canada with his mother at the age of four, and was raised by his grandmother in Masonville, Quebec.

When he was 18, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Dix, New Jersey. After leaving the army, he returned to Quebec, where he met and married Heather Keene. They had five children. Ron had a great sense of adventure. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and family get-togethers. It was nothing to be

awakened at 2 a.m. with Ron announcing “Get up! We’re going camping!” In 1979, his greatest adventure was packing up the family and moving west to B.C. With no set destination, we spent three months on the road with his grandmother, mother, five kids, two dogs and a cat. Finally, we found Barriere. We fell in love with the mountains, the lakes, and the people we met. On May 17, an open house and BBQ was held at the Kerslake home for family and friends to celebrate Ron’s life. “May the sun shine warmly on your face and the wind blow gently on your shoulders.”

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Christmas Eve 6:30pm ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Father Donal O’Reilly Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service K.I.D.S. Church 10:00 a.m. Thurs. Prayer Pastor: Lance Naylor 672-0111

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 4818 Annesty Rd. (across from High School) 2:00 pm Sundays Join us for refreshments after the Service 672-0111 (Tuesdays) or 672-9830 anytime Afﬁliated with North American Baptist Association. “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters” – (Isaiah 55:1)

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Two-wheeled handyman Chawn Beeton has discovered how to avoid todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high fuel costs by using his bicycle for transportation. Currently a number of communities are promoting a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bike To Workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week, but Beeton says it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there for him. The cyclist works as a handyman around Barriere to support his family, and says since using his car is too expansive, he will just carry right on traveling on two instead of four to get to his jobs. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

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Beating the student summer job blues Wh it takes for high school students to What find work in a competitive job market fi Submitted The summer job season is fast approaching, and teens everywhere are updating their resumĂŠs, preparing for employment fairs and responding to want ads. But while many employers hire extra staff for the season, the search is often frustrating and fruitless for high school students. The summer unemployment rate for students is highâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Statistics Canada reports that last year, it was 17.2 per cent. As well, high schoolers have a tougher time finding work than college and university students: according to Statistics Canada, last summer, those age 15 to 16 experienced 30.7 per cent unemployment, and for those age 17 to 19, it was 16.4 per cent, while for those age 20 to 24, the rate was a much lower 10.3 per cent. Summer employment edge Getting ahead in the competitive summer job market ultimately means being well prepared. School- and career-planning service myBlueprint.ca has a new feature called Experiences and ResumĂŠ Builder that makes it easy to document accomplishments and prepare resumĂŠs. Available for free to students at public and Catholic schools wherever myBlueprint.ca is offeredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the service is subscribed to by 1,500 middle and high schools

within 40 school boards across the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the tool lets users record experiences, achievements and skills that may one day help them find work, such as class projects, school clubs, hobbies, volunteer gigs and part-time or casual jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to try to figure it all out at the last minuteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when things get missed,â&#x20AC;? says Gil Silberstein, president of myBlueprint.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this tool, you can record every skill-developing experience or responsibility you have as you progress through middle and high school, and when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to look for work, you can just click a button to generate a resumĂŠ.â&#x20AC;? The user-friendly software lets students organize experiences into different categories to create an effective and professional-looking resumĂŠ. Students applying for different types of jobs can create multiple customized resumĂŠs that include the most relevant experiences. At each step, tips are offered on how to optimize different sections of a resumĂŠ. Users can also get help with creating a functional cover letter. When completed, students can e-mail their resumĂŠ to potential employers directly from the site, or download and save it as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to use later.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a very useful tool for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they just need to collect the required information for the various fields,â&#x20AC;? Dubeau says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is especially helpful for students who have never created a resumĂŠ before. It helps them to prepare professional documents.â&#x20AC;? Maximize your summer job search Kathy Dubeau, a guidance and co-operative education teacher at Stephen Lewis Secondary School in Mississauga, Ont., offers the following tips to high school students trying to find summer work: 1. Have a current resumĂŠ ready at all timesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; make it well organized and professional looking with myBlueprint.ca (available at subscribing schools). 2. Know how to write an effective cover letter. 3. Use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hidden job marketâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;personal networks and contactsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; as many jobs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t publicly advertised. 4. Brush up on potential interview questions. 5. Have a suitable and well-fitting outfit ready for interviews. 6. Become familiar with job search websites, including for the Federal Student Work Experience Program (http://jobs-emplois. g c . c a / f s we p - p f e t e / index-eng.htm) and Ontario Summer Jobs (http://www.tcu.gov. on.ca/eng/document/ brochure/students. html).

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The four things you’ll ever need in life Class Valedictorian Speech presented by Dylan Luison and Rae-Lee Fraser We would like to start off by telling you the four things you’ll ever need in life. Are you ready? They are duct tape, a box of matches, a map, and a key. These may sound a little strange as they are usually found down the camping isle, but just trust us with this one. You’re probably wondering why on earth you will need duct tape as a necessity in your life except for patching the holes in your gum boots. But before we answer that, we’d like to make it clear that we are not here to tell you that success is going to come easily. Take a look at how many struggles you had to overcome to be sitting here on this stage tonight. Nothing in life comes easy, and that is a lesson you will become familiar with far beyond the walls of Barriere Secondary. You are going to face some challenges at times but don’t ever let your struggles define who you are. Instead, see those struggles as an opportunity to learn lessons and grow. And when mistakes are made, remember your duct tape to patch things up. Along with your duct tape, you will also need a box of matches. For the past 13 years, the adults in your life have encouraged you to stay motivated. Now, envision that motivation as a fire beneath you, always pushing you towards your goals. As we take the giant leap into the real world, those adults will no longer be there to stoke the fire. We are adults now, it is our job to stay focused and motivated. Along the way, our goals may seem far out of reach and almost impossible to achieve.

However, if you want something bad enough, work hard at achieving it because at the end it will all pay off. So always keep those matches handy for the times you need to light the fire. So what is next on the list? A map will come in handy so you can always find you way home. Many people are mistaken to think that growing up in a small community puts us at a disadvantage. They couldn’t be more wrong. We consider ourselves lucky to have grown up in Barriere because we have never fallen short when it comes to opportunities. One opportunity we are very grateful to have, is the bond shared between the students in our class, one of which may not be as strong if it weren’t for the small community we live in. There are 27 students on this stage tonight, all of which are all very different. In fact we couldn’t have a more diverse group of students, but despite the many personalities, these differences have never burdened the closeness of our group. Twenty years from now, we’ll look back and think of our classmates and smile. Smile at the memories that will last for years and the friendships that will last a lifetime. No matter how far you go, don’t ever forget the little town that raised you and the map that will bring you home. Before we continue to the final necessity, we would like to take this opportunities to tell you we are grateful. Grateful to all of the people who helped us get here tonight. Fellow graduates, take a look

out to all the guests here tonight, you can see how much support and love we receive because they are here to share in our fine accomplishments. First and foremost we’d like to thank our parents for continuously and lovingly pushing us to succeed and supporting all of our endeavors. Our lives have been shaped by the guidance you have provided and we will always know where the credit is due. For the past 13 years we have been influenced by many great teachers some of whom are sitting here tonight, We’d like to thank you because you have helped us get here with the knowledge and wisdom you have passed on to us through the endless hours spent in the classroom. Although it may not seem that we have absorbed all of that wisdom, the truth is while you weren’t looking we were listening and turned into wise young adults. Our friends and family should never be overlooked because they deserve more credit than what is often given to them. Through both the triumphs and struggles, you have always been there for us. We are delighted to have you here to share this special day with us, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Last but not least I’d like to make a shout out to the fans, we couldn’t do it without you. The final thing you will need for the future is a key. A key to open the doors of opportunity. Fate always provides us with a different path to go down and helps us in times of need by giving us hope. All of us here today have set our goals high and that

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one key in our pocket can turn our simple small town lives into the life we have dreamed about. Along the way remember to be open minded. Open minded to the many different opportunities that may arise because no matter how crazy and wild some might seem, it might just be the path that will suit you best. The key may not fit every door of opportunity that you approach but when you find the match, the future will be bright, this we promise you. The journey has been long but now it feels so short. I can’t even recall how many times someone has said “I remember when you were just this tall”. Well look at us now. This very moment has been anticipated for 13 long years,

District of Barriere Congratulations Grad Class of 2012 Bill Humphreys Mayor

Bill Kershaw Councillor

Pat Paula Councillor

Amanda Sabyan Councillor

Submitted by Rozilind Ewashina

we’ve finally made it. Every person sitting here tonight has helped us get here, but it is us as a class that we truly owe this success to, for it has been a group effort. There is no better feeling than standing here today knowing that all of our hard work has finally paid off. However this is not the end, it is simply the closing of one chapter, and the beginning of the next. While you begin your next chapter remember the four things you’ll need to get you through. Duct tape to patch the mistakes, matches to light the fire, a map to find your way home and a key to open the doors of opportunities. And finally in the words of the great Will Ferrell, “Everybody love everybody”.

4936 Barriere Town Road (Barriere Ridge Elementary) Box 219 • Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Phone: 250.672.9751 Email: inquiry@barriere.ca www.barriere.ca

Virginia Smith Councillor

Ward Stamer Councillor

Glen Stanley Councillor

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REGGIE HANSEN

ALLYSON BOYER

JUSTIN BROWN

CIGI CARPENTIER

DAWN EUSTACHE

ANDREW EWERT

MARLENE FORTIN

RAE-LEE RAE LEE FRASER

TRI SERVICE

Congratulations to The Class of 2012

H&R BLOCK tax and ﬁnancial services Paulette Miller

Franchise Owner

472 Village Road • Clearwater Tel (250) 674-2360 • www.hrblock.ca

ECO

EPP CATES OIEN BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BARRIERE GRADUATING CLASS

Old Fire Hall No. 1 300 - 125 4th Avenue Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3

Toll Free: 1-800-949-3362 (BC) Telephone: 250-372-8811 Fax: 250-828-6697 Email: info@eppcatesoien.com

CONTRACTING 250-672-9747

CONGRATULATIONS GRADS OF 2012

To All The

2012 Barriere Grads

Bag Lady Enterprises

“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”

SEPTIC SYSTEMS Portable Toilets Sanding & Snow Removal Dump Trucks Bobcats / Backhoes Excavators / Sand & Gravel Land Development

Fax: 250.672.9704 4821 Gilbert Drive • Box 357 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Grads, you are the cream of the crop!

Congratulations!

Depot “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

Congrats All Grads! 672-2123 4365 Borthwick Ave. • Barriere - BC

MCLURE FERRY RD • 672-5795

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JESSICA GRAVES

JORDAN HALLER

BILLIE HAMILTON

TREVOR HOBSON

ALEXIS HOVENKAMP

DAVID JAILLET

DANI JAMEUS

LAISEA JURRIUS

Congratulations

Sweetnam’s “Your Little Bit Of Everything Store”

“We hope your dreams take you... to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.” Located in The Husky • Hwy 5 • Little Fort B.C.

Open Mon - Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm Fri & Sat 9:30am to 6pm 4643 Barriere Town Rd - beside the liquor store

(250) 434-4570

Congratulations 581 Barkley Road, Barriere

250-672-9422

Congratulations to the Grad Class of 2012

Congratulations to the grads of 2012!

to the Grad Class of 2012 672-2468

Take care now and for the rest of your life A message from the staff and owners of Gilbert Smith Forest Products

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Submitted by Rozilind Ewashina

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward Submitted by Rozilind Ewashina

Barriere Commencement Ceremonies were held on Friday May 25, 2012 at the Barriere Curling Rink

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

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Photos Submitted by Rozilind Ewashina

The Barriere Graduation class danced the night away during their dinner and dance banquet held in Kamloops on May 26.

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PAIGE LAMPREAU

DYLAN LUISON

DUSTIN MACHNY

MICHAEL MCINNES

MASON MOSDELL

KIANA NOBLE

MEAGAN NYSTORUK

JOHN PETERS

CONGRATULATIONS From Chief, Council & Community Members of

Simpcw First Nation SECONDARY GRADUATES Dawn Eustache

Barriere Secondary School

Paige Lampreau

Barriere Secondary School

Dustin Bowie

Surrey, BC

Jordan Howse-Matthew

St. Anne’s Academy

Amanda Donald

Secwepemc Adult General Education

Congratulations to the Grads of Barriere Secondary Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

Kamloops Ofﬁce 979 Victoria St. Kamloops, BC V2C 2C1 Phone: 250-851-4991 Toll free: 1-877-619-3332 Fax: 250-851-4994 E-mail: cathy.mcleod@parl.gc.ca

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KIMBERLEY RUDD

NICOLE STAMER Congratulations Nicole Stamer from all the staff at the

Barriere IDA •250-672-9791•

Congratulations 2012 Graduates! ~ From the staff at Knights 4347 Yellowhead Highway • Barriere BC

Inn and Barriere Taxi

250 672-9423 Liquor Store 672-5252

Barriere TAXI

4347 Yellowhead Highway • Barriere BC

250-571-9864

“Don’t live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable.” ~Wendy Wasserstein

Great Work, Grads of 2012! ROAD MAINTENANCE 1655 Luckystrike Place Kamloops, BC V15 1W5

ROBBIE STEVENS

LEE TORTTILA-CONROY

Congratulations to the 2012 Barriere Secondary Grads! Ivan, Louisa, Matthew, Monica & Staff Downtown Barriere

• 672-9929 •

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. ~Aristotle

Congratulations to the Barriere 2012 Graduating Class!

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Congratulations Marlene Fortin all the Barriere Grads of 2012

Congratulations Grads YOUR BURNING BRIGHT!! from your Barriere Fire Department

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH 250-672-5363 YELLOWHEAD HWY. BARRIERE

Congratulations and all the best to the Graduating Class of 2012

Way to go and good luck to all the 2012 Grads of Barriere Secondary 380 Hwy 5, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0 Phone: (250) 672-9676 • Fax: (250) 672-2321

TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS 1•888•660•5050

CONGRATULATIONS

BONNIE CRUZELLEMYRAM M DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “O” (LOWER NORTH THOMPSON) Phone: (250) 672-9219 (Home)

300 - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 2A9

Tel: (250) 377-8673 Fax: (250) 372-5048

MONTE CARLO MOTEL

Toll Free: 1-877-377-8673 (B.C. Only) Email: admin@tnrd.bc.ca

to all Staff Grads From the owners and staff at Barriere Petro-Canada and A&W

To the 2012 Graduating Class of Barriere Secondary. We wish you well in all your future endeavors

Terry Lake & his staff would like to congratulate the Graduates of 2012 Terry Lake, MLA Kamloops - North Thompson

Best wishes for success in your future.