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(L to r) Communities In Bloom judges, Evette May of Clinton, and Don Alberg from Qualicum Beach, spent July 19 touring Barriere as they evaluated the community. They are pictured here touring a ‘box garden’ at the home of Elli (center) and Otto Kohnert, with District of Barriere Councilor and tour guide Virginia Smith.
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Communities In Bloom tours municipality of Barriere for first time By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal
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Oh, Dolly! Nathan Chilibeck, of Pinantan, shows off the 13 lb. 10 oz. Dolly Varden that won him the first place trophy and $600 at the 57th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby held earlier this month. Find more results from the derby inside on page 12. 7
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Two judges for the provincial Communities in Bloom program visited the town of Barriere on July 18 and 19, to evaluate the municipality for the 2012 competition. Prior to their arrival area residents created a hive of activity throughout the community as they mowed grass, weed-wacked, and in general put the finishing touches on the town’s appearance as a whole. Judges however, look at a number of criteria, including tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, turf and groundcovers, floral displays, and community involvement. Other communities entered in the provincial CIB program are Agassiz, Cache Creek, Chetwynd, Clinton, Kelowna, Lake Country, Logan Lake, Mackenzie, Merritt, 100 Mile House, Salmon Arm, Sooke and Vernon. All participating communities receive a rating from the judges of one to five ‘Blooms’. The community with a top five-bloom score (one in each
population category) may receive an invitation to participate in the following year’s y national program. All participants are a promoted within B.C. and nationally, and are invited to attend the provincial Awards Ceremony which will be hosted for 2012 at a CIB conference in Kelowna, Sept. 21 to 23. The community of Barriere hosted a welcome to the judges barbecue on Wednesday evening, and the judges then spent the next day touring throughout the town with tour guides Councillor Virginia Smith, and District CAO Colleen Hannigan. Stops on the tour included; the Wildfire Dragon Monument and Spirt Square, Barriere Farmer’s Market, Sunset Heights/Mountain Road, the ball diamonds, a river walk and look at the cemetery, lunch at the community garden, Yellowhead Pioneer Residence and grounds, Teacher’s, Glentanna and Green Tree subdivisions, drop in at municipal hall and the North Thompson Volunteer Centre youth program, the North Thompson Museum, and the North Thompson Fall Fair facility including the companion garden and the Agriplex.
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Adams Lake Indian Band and Sun Peaks hold their first Community to Community forum North Thompson Star/Journal Learning to understand and work together was the focus of a recent meeting between the Adams Lake Indian Band and the Village of Sun Peaks.
On July 9, Chief Nelson Leon of the Adams Lake Indian B Band, and Mayor Al Raine of Sun Peaks, along with their respective councils, concluded the first Community to Community forum between the two
groups. This was a two day forum, with the first day held at the Adams Lake Indian Reserve located near Chase, and the second day held in Sun Peaks. The meetings included a tour of the respective villages, and a pre-
sentation about the key issues at each community. The meetings were facilitated by Erin Vieira and Mike Simpson of the Fraser Basin Council. The purpose of these meetings was for the elected representatives of the communities to
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The Forest Practices Board will audit the forest practices of West Fraser Mills Ltd. on Forest Licence A18694 in the Kamloops Timber Supply Area, starting July 23, 2012. The audit will look at harvesting, silviculture, protection, road construction, road maintenance and deactivation, and operational planning that took place in the past two years for compliance with forest practices legislation. West Fraser Mills Ltd. operates under this licence in two areas. One is located east of Bonaparte Lake and west of the North Thompson River, between Kamloops and Clearwater. The other is east of
District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys (r), officially welcomed judges for the Communities In Bloom program to the municipality during a barbecue held in their honour and hosted by the District at the Bandshell on July 18. Judges are Evette May from Clinton, and Don Alberg from Qualicum Beach.
More backcountry roads in B.C. to be kept open Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Amendments to the Occupiers Liability Act to help prevent resource road closures and reduce the possibility of injuryrelated lawsuits are now in effect, as the general public heads into the backcountry to enjoy B.C.’s wilderness this summer. B.C. has an estimated 450,000 kilometres of resource roads that provide commercial and recreational links to vast expanses of the province’s backcountry. Currently roads that do not access year-round communities are sometimes closed to the public after an industrial user no longer needs the road. Terry Wardrop, ATV Association of BC, says, “We use these roads, both new and old, and feel they should be left open whenever environmentally possible. As recreational users, we’re willing to accept reasonable accountability in return for the ability to
enjoy our sport in a sustainable manner.” The amendments will h help keep more backc country roads open by establishing that people using resource roads of their own accord do so substantially at their own risk. In addition to lowering the duty of care owed by the Crown and road maintainers, the revised legislation shifts the onus for personal injury insurance coverage to third-party users and brings the government’s resource road policy into line with policies covering rural agricultural land and marked recreational trails. “We support these amendments because they will keep more
back country roads open for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. The B.C. Wildlife Federation can provide liability insurance to its members through clubs, direct members and programs such as the outdoor passport,” commented B.C. Wildlife Federation president Bill Bosch. “These changes are an important first step
to simplifying the regulations covering B.C.’s vast network of resource roads. Reducing the possibility of injury-related lawsuits will encourage road maintainers to keep roads open and preserve access to B.C.’s wilderness areas,” said Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson.
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No money woes for MLAs Who says it doesn’t pay to be a politician — even for a blink of an eye? With the B.C. Liberals in a freefall and the provincial election 10 months away, a number of MLAs are leaving politics. While it is always admirable to see men and women take an active part in the democratic process, it is indeed a decision that often pays lucrative dividends far beyond anything a working stiff will ever realize. According to Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation figures, Dave Hayer’s 12 years in office will give him an annual pension that will start at $47,600 when he turns 65 and climb to $62,900 when he turns 80. The CTF estimates Kevin Krueger will enjoy an annual pension of $87,700 when he turns 65, one that will rise to $115,700 when he turns 80. All that for 17 years in office. The MLA pension plan is indeed gold-plated as taxpayers chip in $4 for every dollar the MLA contributes. More maddening is the fact the B.C. Liberals, under then-leader Gordon Campbell, campaigned in the 1996 election against exorbitant pension plans. The NDP won and implemented a reasonable pension plan, one in which the taxpayer would add $1 for every dollar the MLA contributed. In 2007, however, Campbell reversed his position and brought back a troughladen pension. Political pension plans at the provincial and federal levels are a disgrace and do nothing to counter the perception (which is reality) that entering the political arena is the path to setting yourself up for life, with your retirement funded well paid by taxpayers who can barely get by. — Vernon Morning Star / Black Press
Kudos to leaders of CIB Barriere To those behind Communities In Bloom for Barriere; Kudos to you all for your leadership and hard work. In my opinion, it has paid off “In Spades”. I took a bit of a tour tonight, walked through both the garden at the Fall Fall and our Community Garden and how wonderful it is to see the pride in ownership and the transformation that has taken
place as a result of Communities in Bloom, at the gardens and indeed, throughout the town. It is amazing and heartwarming to see the effort that so many have taken to show off our community and the cumulative effort really shines. I know many, many, community members have dedicated countless hours to making this a success and regardless of
what the judges determine, I say we should all be very proud of what has been accomplished. Communities in Bloom is a wonderful “Community Spirit” building program. I can see that this success will spark other beautif ication efforts and nurturing of community pride within the area. This is a winner! Susan Garland Louis Creek
The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@ starjournal.net. 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.
Residents pay; free ride for others To the editor; Is it a coincidence that the recent proclamation by Premier Christy Clark redefining “clean energy” for three multi-billion liquid natural-gas (LNG) corporations created unexpected wealth for a select few shareholders of Progress Energy Resources Corp.? This LNG corporation has ownership in one of the three LNG projects identified in Clark’s definition that burning natural gas is “clean”. Progress Energy Resources Corp (PRQ) traded at $11.58 prior to the premier’s announcement. One week after the announcement, the company was sold to a Malaysian purchaser for $ 20.45 per share ,equating to a 77 per cent increase on the existing $11.58 share price. The total value of the sale was $5.5 billion. The one-week gain equalled $2.4 billion enjoyed by previous shareholders of PRQ. The carbon tax on gas of seven cents per litre still applies to every B.C. resident. This is a formula to ensure residents contribute $30 per tonne to the province for contributing to greenhouse-gas emissions. The three corporate LNG projects favoured by our premier will emit 20 to 30 per cent of B.C.’s total greenhouse-gas emissions by 2016 and will likely not pay anything for their pollution. If they were taxed like the general public, their
release of 20 megatonnes of greenhouse gas at $30 per tonne would contribute $600 million of carbon tax per annum, which could be directed toward the research for reduction of greenhouse gas or to the health-care budget. Once again, the population of B.C. will be subsidizing multibillion-dollar polluting corporations. The explanation by Environment Minister Terry Lake is that his B.C. Liberal government can’t drive business from the province by applying the carbon tax. Lake’s claim isn’t accepted in Alberta, where that province taxes every corporation producing more than 100 kilotonnes of greenhouse gas. The tax equals $15 per tonne of greenhouse gas emitted. Alberta families driving to work or picking up necessities for their living are exempt from the emissions tax. Alberta recognizes oil and gas businesses won’t leave the province since that is where the resources lie. This application of tax has Alberta focusing on the large polluters, not the insignificant ones. The B.C. Liberal government also claims the carbon tax is rebated to British Columbians. Page 66 of the B.C. Budget confirms this claim is true — with the caveat that 59 per cent of the rebate is paid to profitable industries and corporations. ...continued on page 7
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You could win $250 from the Fall Fair just by decorating a round bale of hay By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal This year’s North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo is offering $350 in prize money for the Best Decorated Round Bale in the North Thompson Valley competition. There is no fee to enter; with the lucky f irst place winner receiving $250, and the second place winner $100. Thompson Nicola Regional District director for Area ‘O’, Bonnie CruzelleMyram donated $250 towards the prize money on behalf of the TNRD and the other $100 is from the NTFFRA. “We think this is a great way to help us advertise our 63rd annual Fall Fair and Rodeo,” says contest organizer and NTFFRA director Pam Simpson, “We want people to have some fun with this! Use your imagination, be creative, and join in the spirit of this great annual event in our valley.” Simpson says that entries may be made as individuals or groups of individuals living in the North Thompson Valley. The decorating theme on the round bales must be based on the
2012 Fall Fair theme which is ‘Bulls, Boots & Broncs’, however tthe bale can also be ddecorated in a “fair” related theme. The decorated bale must face a public road, and be on display by Aug. 8, 2012. A photograph must be taken of your entry and submitted for judging by that date. Late entries will not be accepted. Each entry must clearly include the words ‘North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo’ and the dates ‘Sept. 1, 2, and 3, 2012’. Simpson says there is already a good number of people thinking of ideas for decorating a round bale, and some of them are quite unique. “We think this will be a fun competition for the participants, and a great way for the NTFFRA to get the word out to the traveling public about our event,” said Simpson, “We encourage anyone who has a round bale to participate and join in the excitement of our 63rd annual event.”
mit a photograph and describe the location of the hay bale. Each entry must clearly include the words “North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo” and the dates “September 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2012”. It is your responsibility to make sure that your entry form has been received. The display must be in place by August 8th, and the entry form with photo received by that date. 2. Entries must contain at least one large round hay, straw or silage bale. Extra bales, props and paint can be used. 3. Bales must be in good taste – no body parts sticking out of the bale or suggestive decorations 4. No Commercial or political party signs are allowed 5. Display must face a public road 6. Bales are expected to be well enough constructed to stay in place until after the fair 7. Entries will be judged on creativity, artistic details, work and effort involved,
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This year’s North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo is offering $350 in prize money for the Best Decorated Round Bale in the North Thompson Valley competition. There is no entry fee, and you can decorate your bale at home so long as it faces a public road. theme, originality, visibility (making the best use of the space available), and the sign with fair dates. 8. Photos will be on display during the fair, with a list of bale display locations for those wishing to view the displays.
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MP McLeod tours oil sands By Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week
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K a m l o o p s Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod said she has been “reassured” about the environmental sustainability of Alberta’s oil sands following a recent tour in Fort McMurray. McLeod wrapped up a two-day tour that included a helicopter survey of the Syncrude, Sunoco, Albian Sands and CNRL projects and a visit to the Syncrude Canada site — one of the largest in the northern Alberta oil sands. The Conservative MP said she was “quite amazed”, struck by the scope of the projects, as well as by statistics showing how much cash the oil sands generate. “In some ways it seemed really big and, in others, if you look, it’s surrounded by thousands of kilometres of forested area,” McLeod said, adding she also took an interest in previously mined portions of the sands that are now being reclaimed. “They had brought it back to bison roaming, replanted and reintroduced natural species,” she said. “They’re making
some very good strides in terms of technology aand reducing. They’re ppretty focused on reducing emissions. I think the industry recognizes that they have to continue to make advances.” McLeod said she was struck by figures showing just how much money is generated from mining and extraction. “This is eight to 10 per cent, depending on the figures you look at, of our GDP right now,” she said, noting the money isn’t just staying in Alberta. “It might be a manufacturer in Ontario, it might be someone in British Columbia, but the positive economic impacts are actually countrywide.” McLeod said she feels other federal politicians need to make a visit to the sands before they form an opinion about the controversial industry. “What [the tour] really did is, it reassured me there’s significant strides being made in terms of the environmental issues,” she said. McLeod said she’s still convinced oil pipelines are a good way to transport crude from the oil sands to B.C.
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Proposed Road Name Change The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure gives notice pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Transportation Act that an application has been made to change the name of Price Road off of Yellowhead Highway 5 in the Barriere area to Carlson Road. The purpose of the proposed name change is to correct an existing road name duplication.
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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod, pictured speaking in Barriere for July 1 celebrations, says she has been “reassured” about the environmental sustainability of Alberta’s oil sands following a recent tour to Fort McMurray. and the U.S., provided they are held to high safety standards. Kinder Morgan of Texas is proposing a $4.1-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to its Burrard Inlet terminal in Burnaby. The expansion would impact the pipeline as it passes through Kamloops. Federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, who has also been travelling through Alberta and B.C. during the past week, told media on June 11 that criticism of a Enbridge’s handling of a major oil pipeline leak in Michigan should spell the end of the proposed controversial Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. A report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board criticized the Calgary-based company for taking 17 hours to respond to a leak that dumped more
than three-million litres of crude oil into a river and wetlands in Michigan. The Northern Gateway line would run from the Alberta oil sands to Kitimat, where oil could be shipped to the Asian market. McLeod said she is waiting for the results of an environmental assessment of the project before forming an opinion on the pipeline — but said these kind of projects are necessary to get product shipped. “We need to have pipelines that move the product to market,” she said, noting there needs to be strict standards for companies. “If it can be done safely, it needs to be done safely, and companies have to be held to a high standard of safety,” she said, adding the federal government included more funding to improve pipeline safety in its last budget.
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Four way stop at post office By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The District of Barriere held their first summer regular council meeting on July 16. First on the agenda was the final adoption of the Wastewater Holding Tank Bylaw No. 94, which was passed. Council passed a motion to approve the wording of a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) regarding the Yellowhead Highway #5. The highway as it passes through the District boundaries had been vested in the municipality upon incorporation, and now needs to be transferred
back to the province for road purposes. The letter includes a request that MOTI also resume th oownership of the small length of Agate Bay Road that is currently held by the District. The letter will now be sent. District CAO, Colleen Hannigan reported on several projects. The Wastewater Project is progressing, with the District receiving approval to use “own force labour” for the Project Supervisor/ Superintendent position. This will be a huge advantage, as it means a savings on the cost of bringing an outsider in and paying for their lodging and transportation. The Water Meter Project is going very
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Residents pay... In other words, major polluters in B.C. receive most of the carbon tax collected. Some of these are the very oil and gas businesses that aren’t taxed a dime for venting megatonnes of greenhouse gasses from their pipelines. The redefinition by the premier that possibly increased the share price of Progress Energy Resources Corp. will also help the earning potential of one of the largest corporations on the planet. Does it warm everyone’s heart that the Liberal government will not be charging Shell Oil a carbon tax on greenhouse-gas emissions? When a government makes a policy that positively affects a selected few corporations, you can expect the rest of the population and our environment to pay a heavy price. Should multi-billion dollar companies get a free ride on the backs of B.C. families? John Sternig Heffley Creek
well, with only a few homeowners left to comply. A final plan has been drafted regarding turning the corner at the Barriere Town Road and Barkley/Salle intersection into a four way stop. Signs have been ordered, as well as concrete ring barriers, all of which will be installed between Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. Staff have received complaints regarding trucks using airbrakes around the corner by the high school. To remedy this, council passed a motion to get two signs that say ‘Avoid use of air brakes’, which will be placed at strategic points along the stretch in question. Staff will also contact the RCMP to request that they monitor the area. m o Councilor Smith requested that a thank req you letter be sent to yo Stamer Logging for Sta putting up the welcome pu sign at the triangle. sig Councilor Stamer reported that the gazebo rep at Fadear Park has been painted, and is almost pa finished. fin Councilor Paula reported on the rep Household Waste Ho plant in Halifax, and pla the Sewage Treatment plant in Bear River, pla Nova Scotia, both No
of which she toured while on holidays in the area. Councilor Stanley thanked staff and the Bandshell committee for all their hard work for both the Canada Day celebrations and for the first two Barriere Bandshell Friday events. Mayor Humphreys and several other councilors added their thanks as well. Barry Thorn asked if council thinks that there will be a huge increase in the traffic down the alley behind the post office once the four way stop is in place. Council members replied that while there may be a slight increase, they do not anticipate a huge increase. Margaret Houben reported to council that the potholes are back at the corner of Highway 5 and Borthwick (near the Gilbert Smith Mill). Barriere Fire Chief Al Kirkwood reminded all present that there is to be absolutely no burning in the District of Barriere until further notice, and that this ban includes campfires. The next general meeting of the District of Barriere council will be on Aug. 20, at 7 p.m.
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Members of Yellowhead 4H hosted an information booth on the oval at the Bandshell the evening of July 18. A number of area organizations set up displays during the Welcome to Communities in Bloom barbecue hosted by the District of Barriere.
Barriere man killed in MVA North Thompson Star/Journal No A Barriere man was killed in a two-vehicle collision north of Avola tw the morning of July 16. Clearwater RCMP reports that they received a call about the crash the at 5:55 a.m. Investigation revealed that two vehicles had been northbound on ve Highway 5 near Tum Tum Creek Hi when the second vehicle hit the wh lead vehicle from behind. The lea lead vehicle went off the road to lea the right while the second went
off to the left. A male passenger in the lead vehiccle was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. The passenger, Barriere resident Victor Kolman, was confirmed deceased at the scene. A traffic analyst from Kamloops and a representative from the BC Coroner’s Service attended the scene. The investigation was turned over to the Central Traffic Services Unit out of Clearwater. The matter is still under investigation.
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Knit, crochet, spin, weave, or felt for the upcoming Fall Fair The clicking of knitting needles, the squeak of a rocking chair, and a kitten chasing around a loose ball of wool... oh such good memories. But enough of old memories, now it’s time to make some pleasant new ones working with fiber arts. If you haven’t already, start teaching your children how to knit or crochet. Both pastimes can be very relaxing, at least once you’ve gotten the hang of it. Grant you the first few weeks may be a bit irritating, as you undo rows just completed, to correct that mistake you made two hours ago, but didn’t see until so much later. If you’ve already learned how, why not start a project to enter in the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo exhibit hall competitions? You can enter something as small as a doily, or as large as a tablecloth or bedspread, socks or sweaters, or afghans. How about a baby carriage blanket, a three piece baby set, a rug, wall hanging, and so much more? There’s also a separate division just for those 65 years and over, and folks who may be dealing with a physical or mental challenge. It’s never too late to learn. There are also divisions for spinning, weaving and felting. For more information on any of the classes in the Crocheting, Knitting, Spinning, Weaving and Felting Section, contact convenor Wally Kreutz at 250-6729627, or pick up your copy of this year’s Fall Fair Catalog at the Star/ Journal, area newsstands, or go to: www. fallfair-rodeo.com.
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on. The District must be made aware of what is important to residents. To that end I encourage all residents to take the time to express your concerns and opinions. Please send me a letter, an email, a note on the back of a piece of cardboard if that is what you have handy. I do listen when people take the time to tell me their concerns and I do bring these forward. It is much more effective though if I have some sort
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Squam Bay remembers Cap and Blucher Hall By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal Blucher Hall, now integrated into the general Squam Bay, and Upper-Louis Creek area has been its own small settlement since the 1820â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Donald Fraser, better known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, became a prominent and enter prising Blucher Hall resident in 1896. He preempted land there, and constructed a home for his family. Cap was born May 28, 1863, in New Brunswick; he was the eldest son in his family, and when he lost his mother at an early age, he left home in search of work. Cap found a job with the CPR when the construction of it worked its way from east to the west in Canada. Cap changed jobs over time, but eventually went back to the CPR. He was in Craigellachi when the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;last spikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was driven by Sir Donald Smith, a director of the CPR, on November 7, 1885. Cap was just 22-yearsold at the time. Cap learned of the Squam Bay area after he had tried farming outside of Kamloops. The stint at farming did not work out well, so he decided to preempt land in the Squam Bay location and farm there. Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ancestral home was in Scotland, where he had inher-
ited an estate called Levenhall, which he never claimed as his w wish was to remain in Canada. However, due to his Scottish roots he named his new Squam Bay area Blucher Hall. Farming was the way of life for everyone who lived there, but it was not easy. It was a time when neighbors worked together to build and maintain a community, and Cap had a big part in that, living in the area for the next 72 years. Until the early Fall of 1899 Cap had been a bachelor, but that changed when he met Jean Craig; they were married in 1899. Their life together was filled with hard work and great ambitions. Jean and Cap opened a post office at Blucher Hall, where Cap was the postmaster from January, 1905, until it closed 22 years later. This closure was presumably because by that time the automobile was already replacing some of the horse and buggy transportation modes. The Frasers also built a general store, which they operated for 22 years. A record book of the general storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations is at the North Thompson Museum in Barriere, and visitors can view the book, and wonder about how simple it was then to run a grocery store.
When Jean became ill with tuberculosis it was a sad and difficult time for Cap. There were no other means available to care for her except to take her to Tranquille Hospital in Kamloops, where tuberculosis patients, what was then an incurable disease, were treated. Jean passed away in April of 1924, and Cap was once again alone. It proved difficult for Cap to take care of his work besides being a lonely widower, but two years later, he met Henrietta Ash, who with two young sons, George and Bert, had come west looking for a home and a housekeeping job. Cap and Henrietta were married, and soon added four daughters to the family, Ann, Margret, Helen and Frances. It is interesting to note that Cap was already 63-yearsold at the time. Cap was involved with building the first Blucher Hall School in 1927-1928, on land donated by George and Agnes Sheepway about half-a-mile from his farmhouse. Seven men from the community, including Cap, constructed the school. It was a sturdy log building, where George and Bert (Henriettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons) started school with 11 other students. The school burned down sometime later, and for a while, the students were housed
Photos courtesy of Keith Moore
(L to r) Cap (Donald) Fraser, and his brother Hugh Fraser, taking a break from cutting wood in Blucher Hall. Note the washing hanging on a line between two trees in the left-hand-side background of the photo. (Right) The post office in Blucher Hall that was opened in January of 1905, and run for 22 years by Cap Fraser and his wife Jean. The names of those on the porch are not known.
in another log cabin for their lessons until the second Blucher Hall School had been built. The new school was a wooden structure, where the Fraser daughters started their education, and Bert and George Ash completed grade 8. After the Second World War, North Thompson Valley resident, Keith Moore, returned home from his service with the 28th Canadian Armored Regiment BCR. Not long thereafter he met Ann Fraser (Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter) and they were married sometime later.
When Cap did not want to farm any longer, and the government was knocking at his door for back-taxes, Keith bought the farm at Blucher Hall. There Keith and Ann started a family of four children, Gerald, Gordon, Trevor and Sherry. After several years, Keith and his wife separated, and the farm was sold to the Donald Fraser family (no relation). After selling the farm, Cap and his wife Henrietta, lived in a small cabin Keith had built for them. When Henrietta passed away, and Cap could not care for him-
self anymore, he went into a care home in North Kamloops, where he eventually passed away at the age of 106. Cap Fraser lived a life filled with hard work, with the family he loved, and spent most of that life in the small community of Blucher Hall among
friends and neighbors. Many of those who still reside in the Blucher Hall area can remember the â&#x20AC;&#x153;enterprisingâ&#x20AC;? Cap Fraser. *Do you have an interesting story about the North Thompson Valley? Give us a call at 250-672-5611, or email: news@starjournal.net.
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Colourful murals for Barriere Chu Chua artist Dawn Eustache recently painted two colourful murals at the request of the District of Barriere. Eustache’s impressive work was carried onto the stage at the Barriere Bandshell by District staffers and introduced to the community during the July 1, celebration. Eustache graduated from Barriere Secondary this year, where she painted a mural on the wall of the cafeteria. Her newly completed works for the District are mounted on the outside of the ice rink next to the Barriere Cemetery.
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Pictured (l to r) Winners at the 57th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby were: First place Nathan Chilibeck of Pinantan with a 13 lb. 10 oz. Dolly; Second was Dan Stoelwinder of Kamloops with a 7 lb. 10 oz. Grey; and Largest Rainbow was Chase Davidson of Kamloops, with a 4 lb. 8 oz. catch, and his name will go on the Ralph Keller Memorial Trophy. Submitted photo:
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Buddy, AKA ‘The Easy Rider Dog’, is all set and ready to go for a favourite adventure, a ride with human companion, Victor Marten on his electric bike. Victor’s says the bike is actually his means of transportation around Barriere, but he does enjoy taking his friend Buddy for some short rides as well.
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162 at Squam Bay Derby Submitted The 57th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby annually occurs on the second Sunday in July, and this year that date of July 8, turned out to be a wonderful day. There were 162 entries this year, with 41 fish weighed in. “We had more prizes than fish,” said Jackie Van Sickle, “So we drew some names out of a bucket; and this is always fun, because you don’t even need to catch a fish to win a prize.” Winning anglers were: First place went to Nathan Chilibeck of Pinantan, with a 13 lb. 10 oz. Dolly, winning $600 and a keeper trophy Second place was Dan Stoelwinder of Kamloops, with a 7 lb. 10 oz. Grey, winning $200
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and a keeper trophy Third went to Brook White of Qualicum, with a 7 lb. 5 oz. Grey. Q Fourth place went to Ken Van Sickle of Squam Bay, with a 6 lb. 8 oz. Grey, (of note is the fact that Ken has participated in all 57 derbies). Fifth place was Krista Turner of Kamloops, with a 6 lb. 2 oz. Grey. Sixth and seventh place was a tie for brothers-in-law, Wayne Keller of Barriere, and Harold Bittner of Kamloops, with a 6 lb. 1 oz. catch. Eighth and ninth was also a tie for Bernard Guilbault of Sorrento, and Mary Van Sickle of Squam Bay, with a 5 lb. 11 oz. fish. Tenth went to James Remple of Clearwater, with a 5 lb. 10 oz. Largest Rainbow was 4 lb. 8 oz, placing seventeenth in the draw
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Where have all the golfers gone? Seems summer time is keeping everyone busy with travel and company; 25 ladies golfed on July 17. Only 25, hard to believe when 28 golfed in the pouring rain less than a month ago. The prizes were spread fairly evenly between golfers. This weeks Flight #1 low gross winner was Donna Salle, shooting a 47. She also took long drive in 2 on #5 sponsored by Barriere A & W and long drive on #9 sponsored Jul’r by Lynda. Low net for flight #1 went to Trudy Scarlett, along with KP for flight #1 on Hole #4 sponsored by Barb & Carman Smith. Low gross for flight #2 with a 49 went to Cori
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Ladies Golf Report Walker. Low net for flight #2 went to Audry Rilco with 35 and also winning Long Putt on Hole #9 sponsored by Estylo Hair Design. Brenda Carl had two great hits in a row to take long drive in 2 on hole #8 sponsored by Crystlee’s Hair Design and also winning the hidden score with 69 sponsored by Stamer Logging. Angie Rainer for the second week in a row has won the Rainer Custom Cuttting certificate, this week on Hole #1 with a long putt. She also managed to tuck her ball close to the new golfer to take
home the Bodi Mekanix certificate. Barb Morris won the Shais Design certificate with her long drive on hole #1. Long Putt on hole #2 sponsored by Station House Restaurant went to Susan Mitchell. Long Drive for flight #3 sponsored by Val-Bella Studio went to Emma Allen and also the KP for flight #3 on Hole #4 sponsored by Carol Patton. Betty Foote score the KP on #4 sponsored by Carl’s Market Garden and also on #6 sponsored by Ron Wallace Trucking, way to find the green Betty. I managed to pick up the long drive on hole #5 sponsored by Barriere Irly. Long Putt on #5, sponsored by Barriere Massage went to Cathy Chornlesky. Deb Legaree took the KP for light #1 on hole 6,
sponsored by The River Adventure Co. The Gully golf monster went very hungry this evening with only one lady from flight #3 losing her ball. Thank to the North Thompson Funeral home, for the rest in peace sponsor on #7, won by Joanne Lyle. Sandy Lebourdais took home the Country Store Antique certificate with her long putt on #8. Susan Bonder putted her way to the Knights Inn certificate with the most putts. Least putts went to Shirley Ross with 15, sponsored by Our Little Secret. Be sure to remember Hawaiian Xmas in July this Tuesday. The format is a four lady scramble. There is still room for more teams. Come out and enjoy turkey dinner and some laughs.
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Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament back for 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal The emergency service providers in Barriere, namely the RCMP, Fire Department, BC Ambulance, and Search & Rescue, have revitalized the Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament, which they will be hosting at the Chinook Cove Golf Course on Aug. 25, at 1 p.m., with a shotgun start. “We are proud to carry on this tradition and support local charities in Barriere and the surrounding area,” said Barriere Fire Chief Al Kirkwood. “Over the years, the group has raised thousands of dollars in support of local charities and non-profit organizations.” The 911 tournament is now encouraging sponsorship in the form of cash, merchandise, or services for prizes and a silent auction. All sponsors will receive recognition in the welcome package for all teams, on each of the dinner tables, and in the local newspaper. For sponsors donating $100 or more, there are additional benefits, depending on the exact amount donated; from a hole sponsorship sign, to a two person paid entry into the tournament. Individual registration for the tournament itself is $55 per player, which includes your golf, a shared cart, prizes and dinner. Registrations must be in no later than Aug. 17. The organizers say that for 2012 the funds raised will go towards supporting local area youth programs; with those specific programs yet to be announced. There are a number of local programs that are looking for support, and the tournament coordinators will be looking at all applicants before
making their decision. For those wishing to make a cash donation, cheques ccan be made payable to Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament. For those wishing more information about the different sponsorship levels, they can contact any of the following: Cpl. Darin Underhill, RCMP at 250-672-9918 Cst. Dana Napier, RCMP at 250-672-9918 Al Kirkwood, Barriere Fire Chief at 250-819-2017 Tim Hoffman, Barriere Search & Rescue at 250-320-9775 Jason Platteel, BC Ambulance at 250-819-7030 Deb Young, BC Ambulance at 250-672-9244
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Pictures shot in the sun Bright sun and clear sky might be great for some scenic photographers, but it can cause many problems when photographing people. My assignment this week was to photograph an event that began at 2:30 under almost clear skies, and where even in the shade the temperature hovered in the mid-30° degrees celsius. The location was on a south-facing, treeless, hilltop with a sprawling vineyard in the background. The event, other than a large group shot of all the guests, was held under five large, white tents, and my goal was to balance my flash and exposure to lighten up my subjects without glare, or shadows, and properly expose the field’s sundrenched background. The contrast in light from shadows to highlights on a very sunny day can be too extreme for a camera’s sensor to capture. I always look for open shade, or place the sun behind my subjects and use a flash. I meter for the mid tones like the grass, or, in this case, a large open field, and underexpose about two
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not-so-well focused images. I use that program to polish my images and make them all that they can be which is much better than settling for photographs mass corrected at a big box lab. After selecting the best images, I correct the white balance and colour using Photoshop. I make the photo look pretty much the way they appear through the camera and the images taken in the bright sun now have lots of detail. Another program I regularly use (and think is amazing) is by Nik Software Inc. and is called Viveza. Viveza allows selective control of light and colour. With that program I can maintain the colour and tonality while changing the background and blending the effect exactly. All this isn’t much different than I used to do in my old film darkroom except now it is
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Italian Summer Salad 8 oz pasta (penne, fusili ) Dressing 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 crushed garlic clove 1 small bunch of fresh Basil Salad ingredients 7 oz cherry tomatoes (halved) 5 oz mozzarella (cubed) 7 oz roasted red peppers (from jar) Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain put into a large bowl & toss while hot with the dressing. Add the vegetables & mozzarella to the pasta & dressing mix, toss & serve.
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Trout and Cucumber Salad 8 oz pasta Dressing 3 tbsp olive oil grated zest and juice of 1 small lemon 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salad Ingredients 2 small cooked trout 1 small cucumber 1 tbsp drained capers Cook the pasta according to package instructions, & toss while still hot with the dressing, & set aside. Flake
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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 Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm. 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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GENERAL INFORMATION â&#x20AC;˘ Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register 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 per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Tuesday August 14th from 1:00 to 3:00. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.
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Too hot to work in the garden? Or perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on holiday and just want to relax? Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great reason to visit the Barriere Library and check out some of the new titles in stock. The Storm, by Clive Cussler - In the middle of the Indian Ocean, a NUMA research vessel is taking water samples at sunset, when a crew member spots a sheen of black oil ahead of them. But it is not oil. Like a horde of army ants, a swarm of black particles suddenly attacks the ship, killing everyone aboard, while the ship itself
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Appliances 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.
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O B I T UA R I E S In sweet loving memory of
Nora Leone Koch (ne´e Hawley) May 22, 1933 – July 13, 2012 Nora Leone Koch Passed away on July 13, 2012, at the age of 79 in Kamloops, British Columbia. She had a short stay at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. Nora was born on May 22, 1933, in Burns Lake, B.C. I was thinking of love And you came to my mind So many memories I’d like to rewind It’s hard to cope Without you here There are so many people That cherished
you dear Mother, grandmother, faithful friend My heart will always be With you everyday And I know you’re here with me. No Service will be held at this time.
Announcement will follow at a later date. Donations in memory of Nora L. Koch would be appreciated to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Box 859 Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0, 250-672-1999. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.norththompsonfuneral.com.
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Victor Kohlman November 21, 1948 – July 16, 2012 Tragically on the morning of July 16, Victor John Kohlman died in an automobile accident. He is survived by his loving companion of 12 years, Wendy Morton (Harms); his children Jeffery, Tamara, Brian (Sheri), Ben, Sara, and Liana; step-children, Bonnie (Darryl) Zimmer and Lidah (Peter) Gray; nine grandchildren; brothers Eugene (Bernadean) and Arnold; sisters Eileen (Gary) Elligott, Adeline (Bill) Irvin and Bernice (Jim) Birtsch. He was predeceased by his parents John (1986) and Mary (2008), and by his brothers Ben, Bob and Ken. Victor was born November 21, 1948, in Macklin, Saskatchewan. Vic grew up in various communities throughout Alberta. His family moved to Hope, B.C., where he completed his education. During his high school years Vic had jobs at various gas stations in Hope. He then found out he could earn big money in the bush and a logger was born. He started as a
whistle punk earning twice as much as he could as a gas jockey. Vic worked hi lead and conventional logging for various companies throughout B.C. Vic found work in the Interior of B.C., and his family soon followed him to Kamloops. He worked away in the North Thompson Valley for many years. Vic Kohlman, Ron Redpath and Vic Sawatski formed VRV Contracting Ltd. Vic and VRV Contracting Ltd. worked for Balco, Gilbert Smith Forest Products, Tolko and finally again for Gilbert Smith Forest Products. Vic and Grant Bradford, co-owners of VRV, have been partners and good friends for many years. Their work complemented their partnership – Vic the logger, Grant the
logging truck driver, mechanic and welder – and they could work together and fix any machine or truck that broke down (as long as the haywire held out). Vic will be missed by everyone that had the honour of truly getting to know such great guy. A celebration of life for Vic Kohlman is being planned for Saturday, July 28, 2012. Please watch the Memorial notice boards around Barriere for details about time and location, or check the website at www. NorthThompsonFuneral. com. The service can be viewed on-line and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the website. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Victor’s memory to the Barriere Hospice Society, P.O. Box 20, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0; to the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society, P.O. Box 1, Little Fort, B.C., V0E 2C0, or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, BC, 250-672-1999.
Be a part of Terry’s dream e a part of dream in your community on September 16 , 2012 inTerry’s Barriere on Sept.16
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Join the 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research North Thompson Star/Journal No Terry Fox is a symbol of hope that touches the he hearts of not only Canadians but people around the world. His desire and passion towards spreading awareness for the need to raise funds for cancer research has left an immeasurable impact can on our lives and a legacy which will not be forgotten. go Since Terry’s Marathon of Hope in 1980, The Terry Fox Foundation has raised over $600 milTe lion for cancer research and proudly donates 84 li lio ccents of every dollar towards finding a cure. cen Donna White, Provincial Director of The Terry Fox Foundation BC and Yukon, explains that, Fo “The wonderful part about his legacy is that it’s “T not just about the type of cancer Terry had, or no cancers affecting youth, or men, or women. The can Foundation funds research in to all kinds of canFo cer, believing as Terry did, that we need to concer quer once and for all; for everybody”. qu “When I started this Run, I said that if we all gave one dollar, we’d have $22 million for cancer ga research, and I don’t care man, there’s no reason res that isn’t possible. No reason!”, stated Terry, a tha great Canadian hero. gre Terry dedicated his heart, body and spirit towards his dream to outrun cancer and displayed tow his determination by running a marathon a day
on one leg for 143 days across Canada. He is ttruly a symbol of hope whose message transcends bbetween generations and nationalities; leaving a lasting legacy that remains alive today. For over 30 years, millions of people have taken part in the Terry Fox Run in their community and will continue to fight for the cause in the 32nd annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 16. Keeping with Terry’s wishes, the Runs are noncompetitive, have no entry fee and do not require a minimum pledge amount. Register individually or as a group with your family, friends and co-workers and team-up for Terry. As well, The Foundation would be delighted at the chance to honour Terry’s Team Members; those who have had or currently have cancer. The 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Be a part of Terry’s dream in Barriere on Sept. 16. Date: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at the Bandshell on Barriere Town Road. Registration: 10:30-11 a.m. Run Start: 11a.m. Run is 10km, or 4km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades. Dogs on leash please, and horses welcome. For more information about the Run in your community, registering a Team or signing up as a Terry’s Team Member, visit The Terry Fox Foundation website at www.terryfox.org or call 1-888-836-9786.
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That approach is one of laying blame. That will not correct the problem. The fact of the matter is that if the work is substandard or equipment fails the responsibility for correcting the problem must go back to the person or persons that can truly effect a change. To that end a number of initiatives have been started to assess costs and efficiencies with regards to District services. District staff are compiling data, such as the number of hours spent doing a multitude of tasks, the cost of materials, possible additional revenue streams and so on. The fix to these problems is not as easy as just hiring more staff or getting more equipment. That amounts to just throwing money at the problem to see if it goes away. We all know this is never the resolution to what-
ever ills the system has. Plus, the only way the District has to obtain extra funds is by raising taxes, and that is a route that must be not be taken with any sort of a cavalier attitude. I wish to thank all the volunteers that have helped in the past, and to the numerous sponsors of District projects that without your help and generosity these projects would never have reached completion. I want you all to know that I have heard your concerns as of late; that you are no longer volunteering on extra tasks to make things better, but are backfilling tasks that are a portion of the basic and essential services you expect your taxes to cover. We are working to correct this problem through process improvements and other changes. Have a great week and be mindful of the heat.
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