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RCMP Corporal Darin Underhill, NCO of the Barriere Detachment, gets down where he can see eye-to eye with a shyly smiling participant during the June 23 Barriere Bike Rodeo held at the Ridge. Underhill was one of the key organizers for the event that saw 40 youth, aged two to 14 taking part. Even though the rain was fairly consistent throughout the afternoon, all of the kids seemed to thoroughly enjoy riding their bikes through four stations, that tested their skills and knowledge about bicycle safety. Find more pictures and a story on page 7 inside, and don’t forget to check out our Barriere Bike Rodeo Slide Show at: www.starjournal.net.

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By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. and federal governments have relaxed some of the rules for student loan repayment, part of an integrated loan program in effect starting July 1. The new repayment assistance plan allows for smaller payments for lower-income students, based on income, number of dependent children and the amount of student debt owed. The program extends the repayment time and may allow forgiveness of the

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original loan amount. A single parent with two children and an average annual income of $30,000 would see the minimum interest payment on a $20,000 student loan decrease from $228 to zero. A student couple with two children, combined income of $50,000 and combined loans totalling $40,000 would see their minimum payments fall from $485 to $87. Premier Christy Clark said the new repayment rules will expand the number of B.C. students eligible for relief to 20,000, replacing strict income-based limits for loan repay-

ment that didn’t reflect loan size or number of dependents. “It’s going to be a really big benefit for people who might find themselves $1,000 over the eligibility line,” Clark said. “Just because you’re $1,000 better off in your gross income doesn’t mean it’s going to be a whole lot easier to pay everything back.” The new repayment assistance plan also provides for forgiveness of some or all of the loan principal if students have dependents and their income stays low over time. Students with a permanent dis-

ability can qualify for full loan forgiveness if they still can’t afford the full loan payment after 10 years. B.C. student loans given out before Aug. 1, 2011 are automatically moved to the new national student loan system effective July 1. Loan recipients are supposed to receive a new agreement with the terms of the integrated loan. People with B.C. student loans in default can qualify for the integrated loan program by making at least six monthly loan payments in a row on their defaulted loan or repaying it in full.

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Regional District offers 24-hour Mosquito Hotline North Thompson Star/Journal The North Thompson is currently dropping from its highest levels since 1999 after cresting last week. The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says the high water levels have created seepage sites in f ields and properties next to the river that are only activated once or twice every 10 to 20 years as mosquito breeding grounds. Because these sites are activated so rarely, mosquito egg density is extremely high due to generation upon generation of mosquitoes laying their eggs on these sites.

These breeding sites are characteristically shallow and will warm up quickly, thereby accelerating larval development. The TNRD encourages property owners in areas adjacent to the river to contact the 24 Hour Mosquito Advisory Line at 250-372-5700 if they have any concerns about breeding sites. Field staff will respond to these reports as soon as they can. They also note, that if property owners have noticed seepage ponds forming in new areas that they have not seen in the past 10 years, they should call the Advisory Line to make sure that these new habitat sites

are inspected, catalogued and treated for larvae. With the increased rainfall, they advise property ow n ers to be watchful for standing water around their homes. This water can be capable of supporting thousands of mosquito larvae. Swimming pool covers, potting plant saucers, bird baths and eavestroughs are viable breeding sites and should be cleaned regularly. The TNRD is also reminding residents in areas near the Nor th Thompson River to protect themselves when outdoors. Make sure you wear light-coloured, tightly woven, long-

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High water levels have created seepage sites in fields and properties next to the North Thompson River which has activated the sites as mosquito breeding grounds with extremely high mosquito egg density that has been created over the past decade or more. This property was photographed beside Highway 5, north of Little Fort, on June 24. sleeved shirts and long pants during the peak mosquito biting hours of

Reforestation plan needed in B.C. By Tom Fletcher Black Press One million hectares of B.C. forest land may need to be replanted to help them recover from widespread fire and bark beetle problems, according to a new report from the B.C. government’s Forest Practices Board. The report estimates the entire area that may need replanting at two million hectares, out of the 95 million hectares of total forest land in B.C. But about 500,000 hectares of that is the legal responsibility of the forest companies that logged it, and the government has plans in place to replant another 250,000 hectares. “Decisions about whether to replant areas where mountain pine beetle and fires have killed most of the trees will have an impact on the future timber supply,” board chair Al Gorley said. “At a minimum, if nature is left to take its course, the eventual crop of timber in those areas will be delayed.” The board, an independent watchdog of the B.C. government, is critical of the way the

government defines “not satisfactorily restocked” forest land. The definition only applies to areas designated for timber harvest. Even within this 22 million-hectare timber supply area, there are large areas affected by fire or pests, but the report notes that the ministry’s survey data on these areas are not sufficient to be certain of their tree survival or recovery. “There has been only a limited amount of reforestation effort directed at mature beetleaffected forests because those areas might still be harvested by the forest industry,” the report says. The ministry announced regulatory changes last Tuesday to promote salvage of wood waste for produc-

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unny how one invisible line on a map can make such a difference. I am thinking in particular of the 49th Parallel, which divides the U.S. and Canada. I frequently cross this line (in fact, since my high school graduation Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent more time on the wrong side of the line with school and missionary service) and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but feel an almost tangible difference each time I do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to explain exactly what it is, but the air feels a little bit fresher on the Canadian side. Of course my friends down south donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to hear me talk about the contrast and try to explain away my feelings by pointing out the different road markings or speed limits, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help that my heart beats a little faster for home. I made the journey again last weekend when I went to a reunion in Rexburg, Idaho. While it was great to see so many old friends again and take advantage of the cheaper gas prices, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but make a mental list of just a few reasons Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be Canadian. s ) VE GROWN SO ACCUSTOMED TO THE TREES AND MOUNTAINS OF THE Pacif ic Northwest that I f ind it hard to breath in a flat dry desert. s ) DON T HAVE ANY BABIES YET BUT ) KNOW THAT WHEN ) DO THE DELIVery wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost me a fortune. And, if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working at the time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be entitled to more than the six weeks of maternity leave my American friend was allowed. s 7HEN ELECTION TIME COMES AROUND WE HAVE MORE THAN TWO POLITIcal parties to choose from. s ) REALLY LOVE THE METRIC SYSTEM )MAGINE BEING A KID IN THE STATES and trying to remember how many inches in a foot and how many feet in a yard or in a mile. In Canada, you just have to learn to multiple by 10. s 4HE EXTRA hU Sv WE INCLUDE IN NEIGHBOUR AND COLOUR AND HONOUR give more character to the English language. s #ANADIAN CHOCOLATE IS SO MUCH BETTER )F IT WASN T FOR THIS POINT I could probably overlook the other drawbacks, but I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive on American chocolate. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just celebrated celebrate Canada Day with red and white festivities, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason to stop thinking of all the reasons why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to be Canadian. Feel free to add to the list. ~ By Jade Swartzberg - Merritt Herald

4HE .ORTH 4HOMPSON 3TAR *OURNAL IS A MEMBER OF THE "RITISH #OLUMBIA 0RESS #OUNCIL A SELF REGULATORY BODY GOVERNING THE PROVINCE S NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY 4HE 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.

Plenty of water for B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydro-electric dams this year To the editor; Recent warnings of flood and high water levels in B.C. are strong testimony to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rainy spring and higher than normal B.C. snowpack. 4HEY ALSO MEAN THE PROVINCE S MANY HYDROelectric dams will not be short of water this year like they have been for most of the past decade. As crazy as it sounds, for most of the past decade, B.C. has actually had to import power from outside the province to meet the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy needs. And much of that imported power has not been clean hydroelectric power. Much of it has been coal-fired.

We have an incredible amount of green, renewable energy in this province that we could be developing to meet our energy needs. We should not need to import power here in B.C. even in a low water year. Considering the fact that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s higher than normal water flow is clearly the exception rather than the rule, we should not allow it to lull us into complacency. We need to get on with developing our renewable energy resources and we need to do it aggressively so that we are ready for whatever the future holds for our province. Robert van Dyck received by email

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Choosing work instead of welfare VICTORIA – The BC VIEWS B.C. government has taken some modest steps to tighten up the province’s income assistance system, and to encourage people to work when they are able to. with With Premier Tom Fletcher Christy Clark swooping in to take credit, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux unveiled changes that included f ixing the worst mistake in B.C. Liberal policy. Cadieux acknowledged that B.C. was the only province that clawed back all earnings from employable welfare recipients, and she announced that from now on they will be able to earn up to $200 a month without penalty. The exemption for disabled people is increased from $500 to $800 a month. Another important change is requiring welfare recipients to f ile income tax returns. People can now do temporary work when it comes along, report the income and take advantage of the various tax credits that come from participating in society instead of just living off it. Any experience earning money is valuable experience. With baby boomers starting to retire in big numbers, the expected labour shortage has begun across Western Canada. And yet, increasing numbers of foreign workers are coming in to do farm and other work, while many young people are unemployed. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon took note of this during his budget preparations. Increasing numbers of young, employable people were applying for welfare in southern B.C., while jobs go begging in the booming northeast. Falcon mused about setting up a program to provide training and plane fare for these people, an idea quickly dubbed “welfare air.” Another effort to get young people working is Jobfest, a rock-themed road show currently touring northern B.C. towns. It attracts young people with music and souvenirs like drumsticks and guitar picks, and offers them skills assessment using sexy iPad apps and graphics that depict carpentry as cool. If Jobfest and welfare air sound a bit desperate, it’s because they are. They illustrate our society’s problem. We have a public school system where students pass whether they do the work or not. The culture assumes self-esteem is more important than achievement. The teachers’ union constantly sets an example that the way to get what you want is to stamp your feet and demand it from government. What do we expect young people to learn? And how easy is it for B.C. to slip into

a Greece-like tailspin, where a majority expects to be carried on the backs of the shrinking minority who do productive work? Old-timers might recall when Mike Harcourt’s NDP government took over from the allegedly miserly Social Credit regime and raised welfare rates. They compounded that mistake by relaxing eligibility rules and making it easier for employable people to stay on welfare. After a couple of years of this wealth redistribution, 10 per cent of the B.C. population was on welfare, with more piling on every day. Faced with the results of this staggering blunder, Harcourt lashed out at “cheats, deadbeats and varmints” scamming B.C. taxpayers and launched a crackdown on fraud. Later the NDP cut the basic rate for single employables to $500 a month. Today it stands at $610, and the NDP looks poised to repeat history. Surrey MLA Jagrup Brar did a month-long publicity stunt in January, living on welfare by wandering from shelter to food bank with TV cameras trailing behind. Brar would have been better off if welfare air had been available. Instead of learning to live off the burgeoning urban handout industry, he could have gone up to Dawson Creek or Fort St. John and worked as a labourer. ~ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com or tfletcher@blackpress.ca

PAC says thanks for helping with school Fun Day To the editor; Barriere Elementary had their annual Fun Day on Friday, June 22. On Fun Day, there were three inflatable bouncy stations, face painting, hula hoops, bean bag toss, soccer baseball, tug of war, parachute games, slip and slide, watermelon eating contest, bicycle rodeo, music and dancing, and soooo much fun! The Barriere Elementary School PAC would love to thank all the volunteers and helpers, but luckily enough, we had so many it would be impossible to

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A parade just for families It’s never too early to start thinking about the Fall Fair Family Parade (it used to be called the Children’s Parade). After all, it takes time to figure out how to decorate the wagon, or bike, or stroller, or scooter. And then, there’s figuring out what to wear... will you need to make costumes for the kids? Or for their pets? Yes, there’s lots to think about between now and the parade. There will be ribbons and prizes for the best decorated tricycle, bicycle, motorized unit (such as a scooter, or perhaps a lawnmower), wagon, and stroller; as well as the best dressed cowboy, cowgirl, super hero, child and pet, child on horse, and best costume in general; and finally, one more prize for the best group on a float. Why not call the family together for a fun discussion to start planning the best costume and decorations for the 2012 Family Parade. The Family Parade is on Monday, Sept. 3; entries are to gather at Barriere Secondary School by 9:30 a.m., judging at 10 a.m., with the parade starting off at about 10:30 a.m. Those who don’t want to actually participate in the parade, are encouraged to come out and watch the parade, while cheering for the adults and kids who are participating in this fun family event. For more information about the North Thompson Fall Fair’s Family Parade, pickup a Fall Fair and Rodeo entry catalogue at the Star/Journal office or town newsstands. You can also see the catalogue and download pages from: www.fallfairrodeo.com. Family parade convenor is Bev Murphy; if you need more information she can be reached at 250-819-5684.

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Legion Week well-launched at Bandshell North Thompson Star/Journal The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 242, launched Legion Week (June 24 - 30) within Barriere with a free community barbecue held at the Bandshell on Sunday, June 24. From noon to 4 p.m. it was reported some 800 hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked up by Legion volunteers for the public, and a four foot square cake was also completely gone in record time. The afternoon featured face painting, a bouncy castle, music, and a Legion information/membership booth for folks who wanted to learn more about the group. The Barriere Legion can be found at 4673 Shaver Road, and the telephone number is 250-672-5913. You can also get more information about the Legion and local Branch from president Al Fortin at 250-6722150. STAR/JOURNAL photos: Bob Hayward

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40 kids participate in Barriere Bike Rodeo By Darin Underhill and Adrienne Pullen Barriere Bike Rodeo Committee On June 23, 2012, the 1st Annual Barriere Bike Rodeo went off with a little rain for our young riders. There were a total of 40 young people that participated, ranging in age from two to 14. There were children on tricycles, bikes with training wheels, and teenagers on mountain bikes. The day started out beautiful and warm, but with dark clouds moving in, and the rain started just before the Rodeo got fired up and under way. However, that didn’t stop the kids from showing up and having a great time with a chance to bike and play in the puddles! The young riders were put through four stations that tested their skills and knowledge of bike safety. Our main goal is to reinforce proper biking techniques, the rules of the road and make sure they use their safety gear. There was an opportunity for all kids to participate with extra bikes and helmets on hand. The kids also had a chance to get involved in face painting, play on the bouncy castle and enter their names into a draw for some amazing prizes. Grandma Alice’s concession was on site to serve up some treats and beverages to everyone there. When the rain finally stopped, it allowed for a short demonstration of the RCMP Roll Over Simulator, which showed the importance of wearing your seatbelt in a roll over collision situation. Many of the kids and parents also went to meet with members of the Barriere Search and Rescue Society with their rescue truck which was on site. It was also a treat to see the Barriere Volunteer Fire Department come out with two of their trucks. The crew were on hand to give tours of the fire trucks, hose demonstrations and give out some really cool hats! Ye l l o w h e a d Community Services had a child restraint station set up for anyone in the community to come down and have their child seat checked or installed

free of charge. There were three individuals that went through a training course in the morning and volunteered their time later in the day to help out the community. It was a great success with all children that participated in the Bike Rodeo winning a neat water bottle and a new helmet or bicycle. Two of our lucky participants won a brand new Norco bike worth over $400. We would like to first thank all the sponsors who made this event possible with a huge donation from TNRD Area ‘O’ director Bonnie CruzelleMyram, Success by Six, Spoke N Motion – Kamloops, Yellowhead Community Services, the Star/Journal, Rainer Farms, Interior Saving Insurance Services, Canadian Tire – Kamloops and Audrey. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped make this day such a huge success; our fabulous face painters, child restraint instructors, Barriere Search and Rescue personnel, Barriere Volunteer Fire Fighters, Barriere RCMP, Yellowhead Community Services, Al Fortin, Robert Underhill, and the Bike Rodeo Committee. We look forward to another great Bike Rodeo next year and hope all the kids in Barriere and area can make it out once again. Have a fun and safe summer!

(Above) Savanah Watson waits in line to show her bike riding skills over the Bike Rodeo course on June 23, at the Ridge.

(Above) RCMP Cpl. Darin Underhill presents Cameron Salle, with one of two brand new Norco bicycles worth over $400 that were awarded to lucky youngsters at the Barriere Bike Rodeo. Ashley Salle photo:

(Above) Janet Osbourne paints little Niomi Cartwright’s face with colours and designs that match the little girls T-shirt during the event. (Right) Rider Chiara Zerr steers her bicycle through a marked course while Cpl. Underhill marks her scores during Bike Rodeo testing.

The family of Bonnie CruzelleMyram has been very grateful for all of the well wishes and concerns from all of our friends. Mom is resting comfortably in hospice at the present time and we would be grateful to allow us the precious time we have with Mom for family only. We will keep you posted on Mom’s status as we are aware of any changes. Thank you so very much for your tremendous support and love for Mom. Debbie & Craig, Dean & Pam & Sara

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Mayor says town faces the same problems as other communities

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Lion’s work for community Members of the Barriere Lion’s Club were out in force on June 16, constructing a large gazebo in Fadear Park, which will serve the community of Barriere. The Lion’s have donated the structure and have been working diligently under frequently rainy skies, to have the building completed as soon as possible.

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Darleen and Grant LeCeft, Hayden Frederick, and Rod Ficke for donating vehicles for us to use to train on extinguishing vehicle ¿res. We would also like to thank Baillie’s Towing and Autobody for towing the vehicles and helping with set up and take down of the practice. Without the generosity of these people and business, we would not have been able to get the hands-on training. The Fire Department would like to remind the community that we practice every Thursday at 7 p.m. and are always looking for new members.

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It appears the problems facing us here in Barriere are very much the same as in other parts of the world. Recently I met a number of Trade and Investment Representatives that work all across the globe. The conversation topics ranged from seeking better green energy options in Japan to finding sources of wood products for industries in Asia. The whole world suffers from failing infrastructure. Things like potholes, outdated water systems and community buildings long past their prime are to be found in any country on the globe. A number of people asked about Barriere. I responded as I always do. Barriere is a friendly and safe small town with a big heart. We welcome those that want to live here, work here and enjoy what our area has to offer. It may not sound like a strong pitch to promote Barriere but it seems to work. Each time I mentioned that there were all sorts of different housing styles available, commercial space to rent as well as residential, industrial and commercial land for sale I was asked for my business card.

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As Mayor, it is part of my mandate to promote Barriere to the world. As well as working with other orders of government to keep our local needs known, I meet with groups of people that include investors, people looking to relocate, various commercial interests and a host of other groups. As the Mayor, I am not expected to be a Real Estate professional, land developer or investment consultant. My role is to create interest in our area. Once an interest is expressed they are directed to local experts that handle the actual business end of things. It is my opinion that for Barriere to grow and prosper, we need to attract both industrial interests and small commercial enterprise. It is far more likely that we can attract small businesses willing to locate in our District than it is to hope that a multi-million dollar enterprise will open its doors here in Barriere. There will be a number of very large projects coming online here in the valley in the near future. I fully support that happening. I am working with all the leaders of government here in the valley to provide the best chance of success for

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Bill Humphreys these regional based projects. If they succeed we will all succeed. Here in Barriere there is an extremely limited amount of funds that can be used to promote growth. It is my opinion that these funds should be used for the promotion of growth within the District for the benefit of the community as a whole. Small business is the backbone of the Canadian economy. Stats from 2005 indicate that 48.3% of Canada’s total workforce worked for small business. In addition 41% worked for businesses with 20 employees or less. This cannot be ignored. We have a number of small businesses in our area. Through good business practices combined with a focus on customer service, these businesses have managed to grow in size year after year. There are a number of small business operations, sometimes called “Mom and Pop”

businesses, that are willing to relocate to areas like the North Thompson Valley. Barriere is well suited to attract these operations. Our southern location in the valley provides for easy shipping to other markets. Affordable housing and land development opportunities are abundant within our District and the surrounding area. Along with the rising costs of doing business, such as rents and property taxes, combined with increasing crime rates and pollution in the more populated centres, the move to Barriere will be an easy sell. Over the next while, with the help of knowledgeable people in and around our community, I will work to build a network of contacts that will allow further promotion of our community as a great place to live and do business. Following a path with the best chance of success, with the least cost, is the best way to go, or at least that is how I see it.

Zoning roundtable held By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Approximately 20 people turned out for the District of Barriere Zoning Bylaw Review roundtable. After splitting into three groups, they moved from table to table, spending 45 minutes at each discussing the area’s concerned. One table was on the Yellowhead corridor, covering the area along the highway from the Esso station to the Gilbert Smith mill. Another table was on the Industrial Park along the highway from just north

the Anglers Gift and Tackle shop south to DeeJay road. The third table covered the Downtown Core, from the Legion to AG Foods. At each table, each group discussed what types of stores and businesses they would like to see, and which they would not like to see in each of the areas. District of Barriere staff will compile the comments and suggestions, and incorporate these into a draft bylaw for consideration at the next round table. For more information, check out the District web-site, or contact the District at 250-672-9751.

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Dogs excel while raising funds for kids with cancer North Thompson Star/Journal On June 16, the Clearwater Dog Obedience Club braved heavy rains to participate in their year-end windup, and the final testing for their pets. The test was for the Canadian Kennel Club’s (CKC) Canine Good Neighbor certification, and was next to the Rotary skate board park by the high school. Officiating was CKS Good Neighbour test evaluator Tina Colborne of Clearwater who noted that the profits from the evaluation fees and concession had been earmarked to be donated to the ‘Bald Kids Rule - Helping Kids with Cancer Cope Foundation’. The Good Neighbour Dog certification is to recognize that the dog is able to behave in an appropriate and safe manner in a variety of social situations, including; negotiating crowds, approaching strange dogs and people, good manners going through doorways, display an ability to obey commands such as sit, stay, and come, and show the ability to handle unexpected situations such

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A group photo of everyone who participated in the Clearwater Dog Obedience Club’s CKC Canine Good Neighbour testing day on June 16 at the Rotary Park in Clearwater. Pictured (l to r): Dwayne Thiessen with Digby, Arlee Yoerger, Tina Colborne with Misty, Shannon Ludtke with Benny, Jocelyn Ripley with Frankie, Tammy Rutsatz with Daisy and Miloh, Tamara Roberts with Gibbson, Jill Hayward with Brandy and Ali. Missing from the photo is Gerri Dohms with Reid. Photo by; Jocelyn Ripley

as loud noises or visual distractions. Louis Creek resident and dog handler, Jill Hayward, also attended the testing to certify two of her own dogs, and to learn more about the program. Hayward said she was “quite enthusiastic” about incorporating the CKC’s Canine Good Neighbor certification program into the Good Dog Obedience Classes she gives seasonally at the fall fair grounds in Barriere. She noted her cur-

rent obedience classes already cover all of the training needed for the Canine Good Neighbor certification. “It will just be a matter of having my handlers and their dogs work on a few different exercises in preperation for the testing. I think it will be fun for everyone, and receiving a certificate from the Canadian Kennel Club for passing the testing will be a special reward for all the hard work and time that a handler dedicates to

their companion dog.” Colborne said all of the dogs tested on June 16, passed with outstanding results, and the handlers will be receiving their certificates from the Canadian Kennel Club in the near future. If you would like to learn more about dog behaviour and training you can contact Jill Hayward at 250-3198023. Hayward says her fall classes will be starting in mid-October of this year.

Dog Park designated for Barriere but needs help with fencing costs By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal The community of Barriere can enjoy an off-leash dog park for their canines at sometime in the near future if funding can be acquired to fence the area, purchase signage, and buy dog-do dispensers. The decision was made last Wednesday by District of Barriere council, as a follow-up to the June 18 council meeting, where the discussion was brought the to the floor by the Mayor. At that time, an amendment to the existing Parks Bylaw to allow dogs off leash in designated areas within a park, was given first, second and third readings. Staff were directed to research available location options and provide the estimated costs surrounding fencing, signage and other necessary items required. This information

was brought forward June 27, and after discussion regarding a site for the park, the property north of the school was agreed to be the most sensible option. Council then voted to direct staff to oversee the ordering and installation of the required materials to proceed with a Dog Park at an area between the Community Park sign and the Barriere Elementary school, subject to sufficient donations being received by the District to complete all aspects of the project. The designated area will need to have three sides fenced, in addition to one gate, signage, and dog bag dispenser installations. The cost of the fencing and gates would be anywhere from $2,000 to $3,800; depending on the quality of the fence. Cost does not include installation. The cost of the dog bag dispensers are $98 each. Signage

is approximately $125 for each 2.5’ x 2.5’ sign, with an estimate of two signs required. District CAO, Colleen Hannigan, says the land has been designated, and the municipality will mow the grass, but the initial cost of the fencing, installation, signage, and bag dispensers must come from donations, both in-kind and cash, to get the project completed. Area dog owners are now being encouraged to join together and hold a few fundraisers, dog walka-thons, or other events to help create their own park. A place where Fido can be ‘off-leash’, running free, and playing with other dogs in a safe and well maintained environment. For information about the Dog Park, or to make a donation, please contact the District office at 250672-9751.

Insight Tire and Auto expanding into Clearwater (L-r) Scott and Rhonda Kershaw receive gifts from District of Clearwater Mayor John Harwood after making a presentation about their new business to town council last Tuesday. The Kershaws, owners of Insight Tire and Auto in Barriere, will be opening a second location at the former Bob’s Wildwood Service in Clearwater, expanding their business into the Upper North Thompson. Former owner Bob Foulkes will help with the mechanical work, and Kevin Kershaw will take on the management position of the new Clearwater location.

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Art celebrated amidst rain and wind storms By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal By Thursday, June 21, all the signs were put up, advertising the fact that 5th annual Barriere Celebration of the Arts was fast approaching. Friday, the grounds at Sam’s Pizza and Rib House were busy with vendors arriving and putting up their tents and canopies in preparation for the weekend’s event. Unfortunately though, at around 8 p.m., mother nature decided to stir things up, sending a wicked, steady and very strong wind that uprooted the stakes holding down canopies, and tossed everything all over the place. Many canopies sustained some damage, a few were destroyed, and a fortunate few managed to escape relatively unharmed. By 8:15 p.m. it was over, and everyone did their best to tidy up and salvage what they could. All was quiet... during the night, there was one more ‘big blow’ from mother nature, at about 1:30 a.m., causing those who were camping out to go around and check for any further damage, which included a few more canopies biting the dust. However, Saturday morning saw

most of the vendors on site, they’d finished setting up their displays and were ready for the public. Most did a brisk business during the morning, which was a good thing, as just after noon it started to pour - not drizzle, not sprinkle - pour. By 2 p.m. the wind kicked in again, resulting in most of the vendors calling it a day. Sunday morning, despite an on-andoff-again drizzle, everyone set up and got ready for another day of displaying their wares. This time, as the day progressed, it got nicer, warmer, and sunnier - yay! Despite the weather issues, everyone appeared to be pretty happy with the 2012 event, many of the vendors stating they would be back next year. The North Thompson Arts Council would like to remind everyone, that anyone can become a member of the group. They accept any age, any medium (whether wood carvers, potters, painter, etc.), and even those who just want to support the arts. Membership is only $10 per year. The next meeting of the Arts Council will be at Blackpool Hall, Clearwater, on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. All are welcome.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

(Above) Barriere artist Sam Traes (left) offered unique jewelry (some crafted from Indian bone beads and leather) to customers at the 5th annual Celebration of the Arts in Barriere June 23 and 24.

(Above) The lawn in front of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House was full of tents and canopies, where artists offered their works for sale during the event. (Left) Jim Hicks, of Jim’s Woodworking, came all the way from 70 Mile House to sell fun birdhouses and planters, along with many other crafted wooden items.

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No, not artwork, but a pop-up canopy frame after the wind was finished with it.

July 18, meet the Communities in Bloom judges at free Barriere BBQ

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Getting ready for Communities in Bloom North Thompson Fall Fair grounds caretaker, Jackie Hovencamp, is busy planting flowers and painting up her home at the Barriere facility in readiness for when the Communities in Bloom judges are scheduled to come to town on July 18.

All citizens of Barriere are invited to come out and help welcome the Communities in Bloom judges. There will be a volunteer appreciation barbecue on July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bandshell in Fadear Park. In anticipation of the judges’ arrival, Barrierites are asked to consider weed-whacking some of the boulevards in the community on Monday, July 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. As a thank you, Insight Tire will provide the gas for your weed-whacker, and Stamer Logging will provide the oil. Bring your weed-whacker to Fadear Park for a fill-up any time between 1 and 5 p.m. Then, on July 19, the Communities in Bloom committee will spend the day with the judges on a tour of the Barriere community until 4 p.m. when they will decide their scores. Please help the town in showing its best side.

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Running the barrels

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Barriere’s Justin Stein, now a jockey at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, won the prestigious Queen’s Plate partnered with Strait of Dover, on June 30, in an exciting wire-to-wire finish that set a track record, and had area residents jumping up and down in front of their television sets.

Heavy rain on June 23 didn’t do anything to slow down the barrel racers at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo grounds in Barriere. A large number of area riders turned out once again for the second-to-last qualifier event hosted by area equestrian Darcey Woods (pictured directly above). The qualifiers have been held over the past two months to assist barrel racers in being eligible to compete in the BC Barrel Racing finals that will be held at the fall fair grounds on Aug. 16 to 19 this year. Prize money of approximately $100,000 is up for grabs in the finals. and spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer.

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Justin Stein wins the Queens Plate at Woodbine By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Justin Stein is no stranger to Barriere. The 32-year-old jockey grew up in the North Thompson Valley community, and is a graduate of Barriere Secondary. Stein, now a jockey at Woodbine in Toronto, won the prestigious Queen’s Plate partnered with Strait of Dover, on June 30, in an exciting race that he led from wire-to-wire, and set a track record as well. With now over 700 career wins as a jockey, this hometown young man is quickly carving himself a place in the history of Canadian Thoroughbred horse racing. When Stein left Barriere in 2004, to follow a career as a jockey, he started riding at Hasting Park in Vancouver. Within 12 months he was on top in the jockey standings for that track, and continued to be at the top of his game over the next few years. In that year he and his family made the move across Canada so he could ride at the Woodbine Race track in Toronto; and his success continued, and grew. In 2005, Stein was named as a finalist for both the 2005 Sovereign Award (Canada’s Top Apprentice) and the Eclipse Award (North America’s Top Apprentice). His 23 per cent win average was the tenth best in all of North America. Last year he chalked up an amazing 102 wins at Woodbine, putting him fourth in the year-end jockey standings. Partnering in the Queens Plate with the B.C. bred, raised and owned Thoroughbred, Strait of Dover, a son of English Channel, and owned by Canyon Farms, was an opportunity for Stein that he took to heart, and brought them both into the winners circle. Stein, and his wife, Renee (also from Barriere), now reside in the Woodbine area with their young family. The couple say their faith, and love for everything horses brought them together and has kept them even closer ever since.

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SPORTS Volunteers sought for Games Black Press

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The Little Fort (pictured) and McLure reaction ferries are currently closed due to high water on the North Thompson River.

No rain for Ladies Golf By Leslie Stirling

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It happened. It actually happened on Tuesday, June 26. Although the rain had threatened a bit earlier in the day the clouds moved on. We had a beautiful sunny warm evening for golf. Thirty ladies turned out to take advantage of the weather and the golf course which is in excellent condition. Life is good! Carol Hindle took advantage of the good weather to post a score of 46 to win low gross for Flights 1. She was also the big winner when it came to the Hole prizes. She had a killer long drive in 2 on #2 to win the Rainer Custom Cutting certficate; a KP on #4 to win the Barb and Carman Smith prize; and a long drive on #5 to win the Station House Restaurant prize.

Ladies Golf Report Donna Salle was the Flight 1 low net winner and also won the Knights Inn prize for long drive on Hole #1. Deb Rainer was the low gross winner for Flight 2 with a score of 49. She also picked up two hole prizes from Our Little Secret Consignment Store (long drive - Hole 2) and Wallace Trucking (KP on Hole 6). Audrey Rilcoe won the low net for Flight 2 and also took home the Carl’s Market Garden hidden score prize. The big winner in Flight 3 was Evelyn Lucas with a score of 52. Sunny LeBourdais scored a deuce on Hole

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six to win the deuce pot which was a carry over from the last ladies night (when we actually golfed and didn’t just eat). Other prize winners were Susan Newberry (long putt Shais Design), Sharon Spooner (Carol Patton, CGA), Leslie Stirling (Val-Bella Studio and Bodi Mekanix), Wanda Amos (Jul’r by Lynda and Stamer Logging), Ilke Marais (AG Foods), Debbie Pearce (River Adventure Co. and Estylo Hair Design), Sandy LeBourdais (Barriere A & W), Joan Streadwick (Barriere Irly Building), Shirley Ross (Barriere Massage), Emma Allen (Country Store Antiques) and Brenda Carl (Crystlee’s Hair Design). The usual suspects lined up to pick up gift packets from North Thompson Funeral Services for the dubious honour of hitting into the gully on Hole 7. I must admit I envied them as I am currently playing with a particularly ugly pink coloured ball. I guess if I weren’t so cheap I could buy a new one. We finished the evening with dinner on the patio - good food, great friends, yummy desserts provided by Barb Smith, Deb Winiski, Susan Newberry and Helen Fraser. You just can’t ask for more.

Only half of the number of volunteers needed for this month’s B.C. Summer Games in Surrey had been recruited by mid-June. But 2012 committee president Bill McNamara isn’t concerned – at least not yet. McNamara said roughly 1,600 people have stepped forward to donate their time and expertise in the numerous roles needed. That’s less than half of the 3,900 people the B.C. Games Society says is necessary. “The B.C. Games Society says we’re actually ahead of pace, but I’d like (recruitment) all done by the end of the month,” said McNamara. “That way we have more than enough time to train the volunteers. Then it’s one more thing we don’t have to worry about.” McNamara said the group could probably get by with 3,200 people volunteering on the weekend of the July 19-22 B.C. Summer Games, as often people step up to fill more than one role, or work more than the requested single four-hour shift. An example of the size of the Games, which will feature more than 2,800 young athletes compet-

ing over three days, is in food services. McNamara said people with experience are needed to deliver three meals a day to the sports sites. “We need to serve around 700-800 meals every 20 minutes,” he said. “We need to serve 2,500 people at the sites within an hour or so. It’s enormous. Over the four days, we’ll serves 32,000 meals.” Other areas needing additional volunteers are security (patrolling the dorms), accommodation (signing in athletes to dorms each evening), and transportation (courtesy drivers). And while large numbers of volunteers is good, expertise in the required fields is better. “Hopefully, people are knowledgeable in the areas we need,” McNamara said. To volunteer, register online at http://2012bcsummergames.ca/volunteers/ board-of-directors/ The 2012 BC Summer Games will see more than 2,800 young athletes compete in 21 different sports, such as soccer, swimming, rowing, wrestling, softball and more. Visit 2012bcsummergames.ca ~ Courtesy of The Surrey Leader

Sun Peaks partners with Dirty Feet Trail Series for two events at resort North Thompson Star/Journal Sun Peaks Resort is partnering with the Kamloops trail event company Dirty Feet to bring two new, exciting events to the resort. The partnership says they plan to utilize a combination of organizational expertise and experience with unique alpine terrain to create new racing events for guests and competitors. The Dirty Feet Mountain Bike Weekend on July 21 and 22, is part of the Yeah Bro! Bike Fest that runs the week of July13 to 22. The event is a mix of crit racing and cross country mountain biking, and will draw

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competitors, volunteers and spectators from across the region. The North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Run, on Sept. 8, will include a mountain run and a shorter fun run; withsomething for everyone. The 600m Mountain Crit race will loop through the Sun Peaks village on paved and gravel paths. This race is both cross country bike and mountain bike friendly. Start times will begin at 3 p.m., and include categories for all ages and abilities. Those looking for a larger challenge will find it during the XC Marathon. Competitors can choose a distance of 20km, 40km or 60km and ride solo or as a relay

team of three. This event will allow people to discover the cross country biking opportunities at Sun Peaks and have fun with friends and other riders. Race times start at 10 a.m. “Dirty Feet is excited to bring this fun and exciting event to Sun Peaks,” said Grace Hiom of Dirty Feet. “It’s going to be great exploring mountain biking trails around the resort.” In the fall, the North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Run will feature two races. The 16km Mountain Run will start in the Village and wind its way up to MidMountain then follow fun trails back down. This course was marked last year with

GPS and the Dirty Feet team is looking forward to adding it to their summer races throughout the Interior. The 5km Fun Run will use the Nordic ski trails and encourage adults and kids to walk or run while enjoying nature and the extensive trail system at the resort. “A mountain run and 5km fun run are a perfect addition to the North Face Dirty Feet line up for 2012. We are excited to take advantage of what this mountain has to offer,” says Hiom. Interested participants can register at www.dirtyfeet.ca. or visit www.sunpeaksresort.comfor more information.

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Photographing vintage cars along the road A year ago I wrote, ‘Roadside Photographers Just Get Lucky’. I said those photographers that cruise the highways and byways by vehicle looking for subjects, “must be prepared and ready at a moment’s notice to grab the camera from its bag on the back seat, roll down the window (that’s a must), take a quick exposure reading, and shoot.” I saw them as distinctive among scenic, bird, and wildlife photographers and discussed how I thought luck played an important part in their photography. These photographers don’t always have the luxury of time to attach a tripod to the camera base, and need to quickly and accurately meter, shoot fast, and be ready for other cars that slowly pass as people try to see why the car is stopped. Loosing composure by madly waving or yelling, “Go, go, go. Get out of my way!” doesn’t work very well. That car will pass and hopefully won’t ruin the shot. The light isn’t always optimal, and the perspective and angle of the shot is going to depend on the road and the placement of the vehicle in relationship to the subject to be photographed. There are those roadside shooters that only use little point and shoot cameras, but the serious roadside photographer is equipped with a DSLR, the skill to use it effectively, and experience to understand how to work with restricting conditions. Roadside photographers don’t go out to

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* O H N % N MA N photograph a particular subject. Much of the time, skilled multitaskers that they are, roadside photographers will be involved in other activities like going to work, visiting friends, or making that run to the store before supper, yet still are on the lookout for any kind of subject to photograph, and are silent about how the picture they are showing was made by chance, and from behind the steering wheel of their car. It sounds so much better for viewers to think the picture was made after

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I thought about this roadside, opportunistic photography as I pulled off the Trans Canada highway to stop and photograph a field filled with pre-1920 cars that Linda saw and I almost drove by. The antique chapter from the larger organization, Vintage Car Club of Canada www. vccc.com had picked a location just outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, to hold their meet and had been touring around the area for the past two days. We sometimes see groups of

“...the wonderful antique cars were parked in a circle in a wide-mowed field and, unlike other car shows, spectators were absent and I could take all the time I wanted composing pictures...”

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.... John Enman, photographer detailed planning or some lengthy excursion on foot. Over the years I have described what kind of photographer I am in many different ways. I won’t bore readers with that, but these days I see myself as an opportunist when it comes to the images I capture on my camera’s sensor. Most of the pictures I am able to make on the roadside are because of my sharpeyed wife, Linda.

restored old cars on the highways which I suppose is not that surprising with a 23 chapter, 1,200 member-strong, Canadian car club. However, spectators usually surround them and chances of getting clear shots or even talking to the owners are rare. But in this instance the wonderful antique cars were parked in a circle in a wide-mowed field and, unlike other car shows, spectators

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were absent and I could take all the time I wanted composing pictures, and even talking to owners about the club and receiving personal stories about their cars. I was lucky. I already said roadside photographers just get lucky. The cars, the lack of other people, other photographers, and because I had been working earlier in the day at another job meant that I had my 24-70mm lens and a good flash and I got to get out of my car ready for the pictures. I was lucky. The sky had clouded over reducing metal glare and the warm evening light was perfect, all I had to do was add some fill light with my flash to bring out the character of the vintage cars. I began by just photographing those that interested me the most, then after the initial excitement I slowed down and walked

Get some life before it’s too late! Old Age: clinically over the hill or of advanced age (something you’ve got when your youth’s flown the coop). If these words of wisdom don’t help you feel better about the inevitable future, then so be it. There are lots of words and phrases written over the years to soften the impact, but the best is probably “look at the bright side”. I mean

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“what the heck”, maybe your late departed uncle, who was a prize fighter of sorts, left you an extra

muscle on your fist to help your dismal showing last time you entered the ring as ‘The Man Killer”. Remember, he didn’t die, but he passed gently away in the second round. Or maybe you’d shine as a writer, but maybe not if you’re a sibling of mine. Unfortunately for you, “time is of the essence”, so get out of bed and walk on down to your present job at the

morgue. Who knows, maybe a pretty face will show up and you’ll get a whole new perspective on your life or you’ll get a little crazy and run away from home. Either way, you’ll heed my gentle words of warning - get some life before it’s too late! And remember, when the end of the month rolls around again, and you get your O.A.P., you owe me fifty cents.

around again trying to compose my pictures to tell a story instead of just documenting cars in a field. I like cars, and like many men view them as works of art. As a photographer the chance to wander around photo-

graphing vintage cars is just plain fun, however, truth be told, I will stop to photograph pretty much anything. 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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250-674-2674 Jul 5 - Storytime w/Tasha, 1pm @ Barriere Library. Crafts & activities. Jul 6 - Premier Night at the Bandshell. Entertaiment & vendors 4:30 to 9pm, see our ad in this paper for further details. Jul 8 - 57th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby. Tickets $15. More info call 250-672-9615 or 250-672-5750. Jul 12 - Puppet Show, 11am @ Barriere Library. Make your own puppet. Jul 13 - Night at the Bandshell. Entertaiment & vendors 4:30 to 8pm, see our ad in the upcoming paper for further details. Jul 14 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops. Music by McIvor in Motion. Tickets: 250-372-3782 or 250-374-2774. Jul 26 - Weird Science Day, 11am @ Barriere Library. Make your own slime Aug 6-10 - BCWF Wild Kidz Day Camp ages 9-12. 672-0156. Aug 9 - Crafts, 11am @ Barriere Library. Games & crafts. Aug 13 - Interior Savings Movie Night Aug 16-19 - BC Barrel Racing Finals @ Fall Fair Grounds. Aug 17-19 - Secwepemc Gathering 2012, Celebration of Family @ Simpcw First Nation. Info call 250-672-9995 ext 246. Aug 18-19 - Secwepemc Fast Ball Tournament 8am-6pm @ Barriere Ball Parks Aug 24-26 - BC Little Britches Rodeo Finals @ Fall Fair Grounds. Aug 30 - Summer Reading Club Wind-Up Party, 1pm @ Barriere Library

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Barriere Fireﬁghters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Aug 30 - Ambassador Program Coronation, 7pm @ NTVIC. Sep 1 - NT Fall Fair Family Dance, 7pm @ NTVIC. Music : Barriere Food Bank: Every other Wed. June 1, 10am--noon. Gordy West Band. Tickets at the door. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message). Sep 1-3 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair Grounds Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Sep 8 - Garden Club Harvest Fest. 1-4pm @ Barriere Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 4pm at the Community Garden. Barriere Food Bank: Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Sep 20-24 - Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair Grounds. Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Marc BSS PAC & Booster Club: 2nd Mon. of mth, 6:30pm. 672-9681. Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 1799. Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts Barriere Youth Choir: Every Thurs., 7pm @ Church of St. & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Paul. All youth welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Barriere & District Riding Club: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Hall. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.webs.com. Info Cherie 672-9341 Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627 Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth. Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Barriere Community Choir: Every Wed., 7pm @ Church of St. Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. Paul. All adults welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916 Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Barriere Farmer’s Market: Thursdays. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, 4307 Hwy 5. 10am-2pm. Info call Donna 672-5159. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

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

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MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers. 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. Terms and conditions apply. Competitive wages. Contact: Dana Watson dana.watson@matco.ca, Fax 780-484-8800

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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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Trades, Technical Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Submit resumes by July 25, 2012, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax: (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic, Field and Shop Fabrication, Refrigeration Mechanic, Plumbers/Pipefitters. Overtime and benefit Package. Email resumes to: toddw@ peaceriverheating.com Fax: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140 FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.

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Work Wanted Clearwater: Attn low income seniors & persons w/handicaps. New HAFI program by BC Housing funds up to $20,000 to make modiﬁcations to your home. (Replaces the RRAP program). Call building contractor Hans Ounpuu for more info. 250-674-3875

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

Hairstylists New Walk-in Barber Shop. Hot shaves. Located at Barry’s Treasures - side door. 778-208-9432

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Misc Services Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

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Equestrian Vavenby Trail Rides. Beautiful trails, lots of options. Lessons available. The Shook Ranch. 250-676-9598.

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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

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CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jim’s Food Market & Subway A0212A CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C BREAKFAST COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212 SOUS CHEF: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212A BUS PERSON: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212B HOUSEKEEPER: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212C LINE COOK EVENINGS: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212D PREP COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212E SERVER: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212F COOK: Knight’s Inn J2312 BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A

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: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and make an appointment.’ • FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME HELP • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES

“Funded in whole or part through the CanadaBritish Columbia Labour Market Development If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past Agreement” Sponsored by Barriere 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, & 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 • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Customer Service Employee: 3 pos. FT/PT Little Fort #0623 Room Attendants: 2 pos. FT/PT Blue River #0622 Babysitter: Casual/Clw #0621 General Farm Worker: FT/Clw #0620 Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618 Human Resources Coordinator & Payroll Admin: FT/ Blue River #0617 Front Desk Attendant: Seas/Blue River #0616 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615 Line Cook: FT/PT Little Fort #0614 Server: PT/Clw #0613 Chambermaid: PT/Clw #0612 Live In Motel Manager: FT/Clw #0611 Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0610 Labourer: 3-pos. Casual/Clw #0609 Janitor: Casual/Clw #0608 Cashier: 2 pos. FT/PT/Blue River #0607 Sales/Marketing: FT/Clw #0603 Custom Wood Furniture Maker: FT/Blue River #0602 Sales/Service: FT/Barriere #0601 Housekeeper: PT/Little Fort #0527 Café 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 Waitress/Waiter: FT/Clw #0519 Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0517 Restaurant Server: Seas/Clw #0516 Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clw #0509 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507

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 Customer Service Employee: 4 pos./Seas/ Clw #0414 Barista: 2 pos./Seas/Clw #0412 Controller: FT/Blue River #0411 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407 Housekeeper: PT/Seas/3pos./Clw #0403 Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305 Volunteer Fireﬁghter: 7 pos./Clw #0205 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw #0201 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register • 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. • 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. • 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. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is August 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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Monday, July 02, 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

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Other Areas

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.

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

Computer Equipment Never used CanoScan 210 colour image scanner. Canon. Still in box. $25 obo 250-6725113

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

Free Items FREE. Tired green hot tub. Will deliver. Tired air hockey game. Clearwater Bible Camp. 250-674-3026. Kittens - free to good homes. 3 gray tabbies. 1 black. Ready to go July 1. 250-672-5226

Garage Sales #4 - 620 Dixon Creek Rd., Barriere. Yard Sale July 7&8. Household, tools, ﬂooring, tiles, books & misc.

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 12’ boat w/motor, oars, etc. Antique agri-collection: 4 steel wagon wheels, 1 combine wheel, 1 plow & other misc. items.Best offer 250-672-9627 950 Western Rugged 2-cycle generator, $120.00; 1500 W Honda 4-cycle generator, $400.00. Ph. 250-674-3517 Addition for sale. 10’ x 36’. Vinyl siding exterior, drywall interior. As is, where is. First $1000 takes it. 250-587-6151. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Kenmore Dryer, $30.00; dishwasher, $50.00; 89L complete ﬁsh tank, $75.00. Ph. 250-6742319

STEEL BUILDINGS for sale. Need some extra storage or workspace? Alpine Steel Buildings is an authorized Metallic Builder. Kelowna company with 1300+ sold. 1-800565-9800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com

Misc. Wanted 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.

Plants /Nursery Trees for sale: Colorado Blue/Green Spruce 2-4m. Austrian Pines 3-4m. Burlapped & basketed $40 to $140. Best quality service & price. Call 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Dancin’ Tunes from the Fender Benders during the Barriere Celebration of Art provided those attending with an opportunity to dance to the music in between the rain storms.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Barriere: 10 acres on Glengrove. Paved Rd., power, phone, water @ lot line. $149,000. 250-690-7244

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 3 bdrm home, 1000 sq.ft, detached shop, 1/2 acre, fenced yd. Trutch Rd. Quiet St. $140k 250-674-1643 Clearwater. Log house for sale. 1900 sq.ft. rancher. 3bdrm 1.5 baths. single det gar. 1/2 acre. Paved dr. Fenced yd. Above-grnd pool. Furnished. $419,000. 778-208-0144.

Mobile Homes & Parks Sunset Heights Barriere, 2008 16’x66’ manufactured home. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, electric furnace, walk-in closet in m/bdrm. 8’x10’ shed. $120,000 250-672-1948

RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

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

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

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

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

Mobile Homes & Pads

All Are Welcome

Barriere: 2bdrm mobile home for sale. New stove. Some recent updates. #2 Riva Ridge Trailer Park. $16,000.00 obo. 250-672-2162

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Homes for Rent

Cars - Sports & Imports

Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-392-9016 Clearwater 4-bdrm 2-bath house, one acre fenced yd. Avail July 15. DD & Ref. req. $950/mo. 250-587-6317.

Suites, Lower Clearwater: 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Util, Internet & satellite TV incl. $600/mo. Ph. 250-674-2465

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on punched 305 eng. 3 spd. Needs some body work. For more info. $2800 OBO. 1-250-523-9762. (Logan Lake)

Recreational/Sale 2010 Hidout RV, 23’, beautiful shape, comes w/TV, air, 8’ slide. Comes w/hitch. 250672-5767

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Father Donal O’Reilly Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor Youth Pastor: James Mason 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

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)

Seventh-day Adventists Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 10:00 Worship Service - 11:30 Fellowship Meal - 1:00 Everyone Welcome 672-5332

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WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE 86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

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Leave that baby in the wild Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 7HEN IT COMES TO NEWBORN WILDLIFE MOTHER KNOWS BEST AND SO WITH FAWNING AND CALVING SEASON UNDERWAY THE PROVINCE IS AGAIN REMINDING PEOPLE THAT NEWBORN DEER ELK OR MOOSE SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED OR MOVED WHEN ENCOUNTERED 0EOPLE WHO FIND THESE NEWBORNS ALONE OFTEN MISTAKENLY BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN ABANDONED BUT USUALLY THEY HAVE ONLY BEEN LEFT THERE TEMPORARILY BY THEIR MOTHER WHO WILL RETURN )NTERVENING IN THESE SITUATIONS BY hRESCUINGv THE FAWN OR CALF WILL USUALLY DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD )T IS NORMAL FOR MOTHER DEER ELK AND OTHER UNGULATES TO LEAVE THEIR YOUNG ALONE FOR LONG PERIODS RETURNING A FEW TIMES A DAY TO NURSE AND RELYING ON THE FAWN S LACK OF SCENT TO PROTECT THEM FROM POTENTIAL PREDATORS 2ETURNING DEER THAT FIND HUMANS OR PETS NEARBY MAY LEAVE OR CAN BECOME AGGRESSIVE IN EFFORTS TO DEFEND THEIR OFFSPRING FROM THE PERCEIVED THREAT 4HE MOTHER WILL RETURN IF THE YOUNG IS LEFT ALONE !LTHOUGH THESE NEWBORNS MAY APPEAR ABAN DONED IT IS RARELY THE CASE AND IF THEY ARE REMOVED THEY WILL BE ORPHANED 7HILE PROFESSIONAL WILD LIFE REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN SOME AREAS OF " # CAN SUCCESSFULLY REAR THESE NEWBORNS THERE IS NO MATERNAL CARE AND THEIR CHANCES OF SURVIVAL ARE FAR LESS THAN IF THEY HAD BEEN RAISED BY THEIR WILD PARENTS 4HIS IS TRUE NOT JUST FOR DEER MANY MAMMALS LEAVE THEIR YOUNG ALONE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ONLY TO RETURN TO FEED THEM AT REGULAR INTERVALS 3O IF YOU ENCOUNTER A BABY DEER OR CALF OR OTHER

STAR/JOURNAL file photo:

MAMMAL IN THE WILD AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR APPRECIATE THE EXPERIENCE BUT DON T APPROACH OR INTERVENE )F YOU FIND A FAWN OR CALF THAT YOU THINK MAY BE ORPHANED HERE S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

)F IT IS LYING QUIETLY LEAVE IT ALONE AND LEAVE THE AREA 9OUR PRESENCE WILL DISCOURAGE THE MOTHER FROM RETURNING

+EEP ALL CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE AREA

)F YOU THINK THE FAWN OR CALF IS NOT BEING CARED FOR BY ITS MOTHER RETURN THE NEXT DAY TO CHECK )F IT IS IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT IT MAY BE INJURED OR ORPHANED #ONTACT A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE ANIMAL

$O NOT TOUCH OR FEED THE ANIMAL 4O FIND A WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR NEAR YOU VISIT THE 7ILDLIFE 2EHABILITATORS .ETWORK OF "RITISH #OLUMBIA AT HTTP WWW WRNBC ORG CONTACT FIND A LOCAL RE HABILITATOR

Adult Reading Club offers chance to win E-reader at Barriere Library LIBRARY CARD NUMBERS THEIR NAMES THE TITLE OF THE BOOK AND A SHORT DESCRIPTION WORDS OR LESS OF THE BOOK &OR EVERY WEEK THAT READERS SUBMIT A BOOK LOG THEIR NAMES WILL BE ENTERED IN THE GRAND PRIZE DRAW FOR A +OBO 4OUCH E READER TO A MAXIMUM OF NINE TIMES ! PHOTO OF THE WIN NERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE LIBRARY WEBSITE

North Thompson Star/Journal 4HE 4.2$ ,IBRARY 3YSTEM IS INVITING READ ERS TO 4AKE ! h.OVELv 6ACATION AND ENTER THE CHANCE TO WIN AN E READER BY JOINING ITS ANNUAL !DULT 3UMMER 2EADING #LUB WHICH THIS YEAR RUNS FROM *ULY TO !UG /PEN TO ADULTS AND OLDER WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE 4.2$ ,IBRARY 3YSTEM THE !DULT 3UMMER 2EADING #LUB IS EASY TO JOIN !LL READ ERS HAVE TO DO IS REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM ONLINE AT WWW TNRDLIB CA THEN WRITE AND SUBMIT A BOOK LOG ONCE EVERY WEEK )F

THEY CAN T READ A BOOK EVERY WEEK THEY CAN ALWAYS WRITE A DESCRIP TION FOR A BOOK THEY VE READ IN THE PAST 4O COMPLETE A BOOK LOG ADULT READERS WILL NEED TO FILL IN THEIR

2012 Event Dates Are you planning an event within the Lower North Thompson Valley during 2012? If so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to hear about it and list the dates in our Community Calendar. Give us a call at the Star/Journal.

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Packinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a puppy Natasha Holowaychuk attended the Barriere Celebration of Art with her new nine week old puppy Nexus. The puppy is an English Bull Terrier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Don Cherry dogâ&#x20AC;?, said Natasha.

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MEALS made EASY Downtown Barriere

Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm 250-672-9929 SUMMER HOURS 9am - 7pm

MEAT

GROCERY ORIGINAL ROAST • 925G

30X500ML • + DEPOSIT

NEW CROP • BC GROWN #1 • 5LB BAG

PORK LOIN ..................................$2.78/LB

MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE .......................................$7.98/EA

NESTLE PURE LIFE SPRING WATER...................................... $5.98/EA

WHITE POTATOES ...................... 2/$5.00

PIECES & STEMS • 284ML

CHERRIES................................... $2.48/LB

RIB END OR SIRLOIN • BONE IN • VALUE PACK • 6.13KG

GREAT FOR THE BBQ • 10.98KG

TOP SIRLOIN OVEN ROAST ........$4.98/LB FROZEN • SV • 1.2KG

FAMILY SIZE OR KETTLE COOKED • SV • 160-270G

LAY’S POTATO CHIPS ...............4/$10.00

HARVEST BEEF BURGERS ..........$14.48/EA FROZEN • 6-8OZ

LOBSTER TAILS ...........................$6.98/EA BONELESS • CENTRE CUT • VALUE PACK • 6.57KG

PORK LOIN CHOPS .....................$2.98/LB WESTERN FAMILY • FROZEN • 1.13KG

CORN FLAKES, RAISIN BRAN, JUST RIGHT OR MUSLIX • SV • 450-680G

KELLOGG’S BREAKFAST CEREALS.......................................3/$9.99

WESTERN FAMILY MUSHROOMS ......................... 10/$10.00 SV • 3-5 PACK

GLAD WARE CONTAINERS..........2/$8.00

HEINZ BEANS ...............................4/$6.00

BC OR WASHINGTON GROWN #1 • 5.47KG

CALIFORNIA GROWN • 1LB CLAMSHELL

STRAWBERRIES ........................... 2/$5.00 FRESH EXPRESS • PRODUCT OF USA • SV • 9--12OZ

SALAD BLENDS ......................... $2.98/EA FROZEN • SV • 500-600G

EUROPE’S BEST FRUIT ................ 2/$10.00

YELLOW • CALIFORNIAN #1

ORIGINAL OR LIGHT • 1L

COSTA RICAN

SV • 796ML

SIRLOIN BURGERS .......................$9.98/EA

PRODUCE

KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ................. $8.98/EA

CORN ON THE COB ..................... 6/$2.88 PREMIUM GOLD PINEAPPLE .... $2.98/EA CALIFORNIAN • 3.26KG

KELLOGG’S • SV • 515 -850G

FAMILY PACK CEREAL ..............2/$10.00 SV • 10X180ML • + DEPOSIT

FROZEN • 1KG

MCCAIN DICED HASHBROWNS ......................... 4/$10.00

KOOL-AID JAMMERS ...................2/$7.00

PEACHES OR NECTARINES........ $1.48/LB NEW ZEALAND GROWN

KIWI FRUIT.................................. 2/$1.00

MARBLE OR MOZZARELLA • SV • 700G

HEINZ KETCHUP ..........................2/$7.00

ARMSTRONG CHEDDAR CHEESE ...................................... $8.98/EA

WESTERN FAMILY • 250ML • SQUEEZE

FROZEN • SV• 295ML

OR EASY SQUEEZE • SV • 750ML-1L

PREPARED MUSTARD .................3/$3.33

MINUTE MAID PUNCH ............... $.78/EA

DELI SUMMER SAUSAGE ............... $1.48/100G

BAKERY

PROVOLONE ..............................$2.68/100G

2 BITE

LEMON & BLUEBERRY TARTS .......$3.98/EA MULTIGRAIN KAISER ................ $2.48/6PK

Sale in effect from July 1 - July 7, 2012 • SV - Select Varieties