Barriere Star Journal, September 13, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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The 63rd Fall Fair brings in nearly 10,000 participants

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The 63rd North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo was a great success, with just under 10,000 people attending over the course of the weekend. The fun started on Friday afternoon with the sheep weigh-in, the rodeo slack, and the Friday Night Big Bingo. On Saturday was the big parade, with over 30 entries, and, after being judged, the Exhibit Hall was opened to the public. The weather was somewhat cool on Saturday and Sunday, but warmed

Volunteers hit the streets Sept 19

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Annual Toy Run travels the streets of Barriere

up quite nicely by Monday. The cooler weather didn’t seem to bother those attending, as there were large crowds in attendance both Saturday and Sunday. While Monday’s crowd seemed smaller around the many vendors and booths, the stands around the arena were still packed and it was hard for latecomers to find a seat. The 50/50 draws have all been claimed, so if you’ve been holding onto your tickets in high hopes... sorry, maybe next year. A young parade participant proudly shows off the second place ribbon won by the Little Britches float.

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Winners of the NT Fall Fair Exhibit hall trophies

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

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Garden Club. Member Doris Friesinger enjoys the parade

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float was decorated by the garden club members utilizing lots of old boots and flowers. 7

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CBC to launch new Kamloops-area morning show on Oct. 9 Star/Journal Staff Barriere and area resi residents will soon be waking up to a familiar voice and

a new morning show this fall as CBC announced on Monday that Shelley Joyce will be the new host of Daybreak Kamloops.

Daybreak Kamloops will begin broadcasting on Oct. 9 at 6 a.m. on CBC Radio One at 860 AM in Barriere. For more

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information on CBC in the Kamloops area, visit cbc.ca/kamloops. The new CBC Bureau is under construction at 218 Victoria Street in Kamloops. It will be home to the new morning show and digital service dedicated to local news, traffic and weather for residents of Kamloops and the surrounding areas. Shelley has hosted radio programs in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna and written

for the Winnipeg Sun, Today’s Parent and the Vancouver Province. She has been part of the CBC Kelowna team for the last six years and her stories have also been heard on CBC national radio programs The Current and The Story from Here. “We have been looking forward to this new addition to the CBC service in British Columbia,” says Johnny Michel, managing director of British Columbia.

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bring expanded services to our local residents but further our community’s profile on the national stage.” The new Bureau is part of CBC’s fiveyear strategic plan, “Everyone, Every Way”. The plan, which was released February 2011, calls for a number of strategic priorities including expansion of service in Kamloops. For more information go to www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/strategy2015/

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Barriere Raise-A-Reader Submitted Barb Gordon On Wednesday, Sept. 19, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. we will once again be abuzz as volunteers hit the streets in Barriere for the third annual RaiseA-Reader campaign. Watch for the b r i g h t o r a n g e shirts!! You will see them at locations throughout town. Along with signs, balloons and lots of energy, volunteers will be “hawking” a special edition of the a Kamloops newspaper in exchange for donations. So please help us help those in

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the community who require the services to give them the confidence to be productive and positive contributors in our community. Difficulties in learning the basics of reading and writing can start with the very young but also extend to adults who struggle in their personal and work life. You can make a difference. Every dollar raised is matched by the government and all funds stay in the community, and go towards literacy programs. Please help us make a difference. Support Raise-A-Reader on Wednesday Sept. 19. For further information, contact Barb Gordon, 250-5672-2111.

TNRD’s eco-depots scheduled to open in fall Thompson-Nicola Regional District Recycling and waste disposal is going to get a lot easier for people in the North and South Thompson regions and in particular, Barriere and Clearwater areas. Construction is underway on the new Clearwater and Louis Creek ecodepots to replace the Barriere and Clearwater landfills - due to close in the fall of 2012 - as the regional facilities for the North Thompson area. Scheduled to open this fall, the new ecodepots will be built with easy access from the Yellowhead Highway and conveniently located for North Thompson residents. In the South Thompson, the new ecodepot concept and design received support of area residents at a public meeting held on March 14, 2012. An archeological assessment is underway to ensure any potential

areas of cultural significance are protected. Eco-depots offer a convenient ‘one-stop drop’ for recyclables, including paper, tin, aluminum and cardboard, and waste such as household and commercial garbage. They are divided into two separate areas - the first is the recycling area where all household recyclable materials can be dropped off before crossing the weigh scale and entering the second area for refuse disposal. To encourage waste reduction, you can recycle as much as you like free of charge. Weight-based tipping fees will only apply when you dispose of refuse and other materials such as demolition waste that cannot be recycled. Both the waste and recycling areas will be enclosed in large steel buildings to reduce any potential noise, odors or litter, plus new scales will accurately record

waste and recycling which will help you save money. Eco-depots and transfer stations are more environmentally-friendly than landfills as no waste is buried on site. Waste and recyclables are hauled to other regulated landfills or recycling processing facilities. New Eco-depots in Clearwater and Louis Creek will be completed in 2012. Facilities in Clinton, Logan Lake and Lytton are currently being upgraded to ecodepots for 2012. New eco-depots at the entrances to the Lower Nicola and Heffley Creek landfills will be completed by 2013. Site locations are also being developed for new eco-depots in Blue River and Little Fort. For more information about improvements underway to our solid waste and recycling facilities across the region, and for opening dates and hours of operation go to www. tnrd.ca on the Internet.

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The crowd, horrified, realizes the danger as Grayson Winters, a bull rider from Merritt, is trapped under the bull Preacher during the 2012 NTFF&R Labour Day. Junior Loring works fearlessly on the rope of the rapidly spinning Preacher and frees the trapped rider.

DISTRICT OF BARRIERE

Hydrant Maintenance Please be advised that the District of Barriere will be performing annual ﬁre hydrant maintenance the week of September 17 and it is possible that water pressure irregularities may be experienced for the next several days. The District of Barriere apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions, please contact the District Ofﬁce at (250) 672-9751.

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OPINION

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Editorial by Keith McNeill

Valley needs to be self-reliant in wildfire protection With rain pouring down in Barriere overnight, many of us were surprised to learn Monday morning that 1,500 people from the town of Peachland had been evacuated because of a wildfire. The fire in the Okanagan should serve as a reminder to residents of the North Thompson Valley that we need to be self-reliant when it comes to protecting ourselves from interface fires. That was a lesson that was painfully obvious during the wildfires of 2003. Then, when the McLure Fire pretty well destroyed the community of Louis Creek and came close to taking out the town of Barriere, the situation was the number one priority with the provincial news media and B.C.’s Wildfire Management Branch. A few days later, however, when wildfire started destroying homes in Kelowna, attention shifted. The priority became saving hundreds of homes in the Okanagan versus dozens in the North Thompson. Except for a few weeks in August, the summer of 2012 was generally cool and wet in the North Thompson. That should not blind us to the fact that next year could be as hot and as dry as 2003 - if not worse. Some have assured us that local, private firefighting contractors provide an adequate backup to protect our local communities. That assurance ignores the fact that, in an extreme wildfire year, those local crews and equipment likely would be committed elsewhere. What we need is a volunteer wildfire service similar to what they have in Australia. This would act as a local reserve for when the regular Ministry and private contractor crews are in danger of being overwhelmed. Although the story still has not been fully told, it is safe to say that the town of Barriere is still here today largely because of the efforts of the Barriere Volunteer Fire Department plus a handful of local residents who did not want to see their community and their jobs go up in smoke. It would be foolish to assume that such efforts will not be needed again to save some other Valley community in the future. We need to start planning for such a contingency now. The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory 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.

Barriere Secondary’s teacher reflects proudly on having taught our students To the editor: I write this letter with pride and appreciation. However, it does come with a bit of sadness. I have always felt that it would not be right for me to leave the wonderful community of Barriere without letting the many people who I have had the pleasure of meeting know the impact that they have had. First, thank you to the parents of Barriere, who I have had the pleasure of meeting over the last seven years, while working at Barriere Secondary School. Over those last seven years it has been very easy to see the pride and commitment that you have in your children; from the first day of classes, to the sport-

ing events, science fairs, parent-teacher meetings, all the way to the year end graduation ceremony. It is impressive when hundreds of community and family members turn out to support 30-plus graduates every year. It is something that every school and community would be proud to be noted for. Second, thank you to the students that I have had the opportunity to meet and teach over the last seven years. Watching young people mature and gain the knowledge needed to be successful in the world around us has truly been a wonderful experience. It was a learning experience for both them and for me. They played an enormous role

in allowing me to become a better teacher and to become a better parent for my son and daughter as they mature. Third, thank you to all the staff at Barriere Secondary School that I have had the opportunity to work with over the last seven years. Whether it was in our workplace, after school gatherings, or the many carpools that I shared, there was never a day that I did not laugh, enjoy a memorable moment, or just reflect on how lucky I was to be involved with such a wonderful group. Finally, thank you to those few special individuals who I worked with that were not only staff but also members of the community. You showed

me what it is to not only be a positive adult role model on a daily basis, but also just how much care and commitment to the students of your community you have. Your dedication of time to the many activities undertaken, where no recognition may have been received, did not go unnoticed by myself. You have made an impact on me to be a better teacher, a better parent, and a better community member. I do thank you sincerely for being such a positive influence. As I begin my new job, I reflect proudly in knowing that I was a teacher at Barriere Secondary and that I am a better person for it. Mr. (Mike) Tash

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Mother Goose program is changing locations To the editor, The popular Parent-Child Mother Goose Program in Clearwater is moving locations.This Success By 6 program will now be featured as an early literacy program for families at the Community Resource Centre, which is growing into a learning and literacy hub for people of all ages! Classes will continue to be on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11

a.m. The first class will be on Monday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community Resource Centre. Snacks are still provided for both parents and children. Come out to enjoy this great program with your young child(ren) to meet other parents, learn some fun songs and rhymes, and check out the new renovations to the Community Resource Centre! On behalf of Success By 6,

I thank Kerry Milner Cairns, literacy coordinator and community resource centre manager, for welcoming this well established program into its new location and helping to foster its continued support in our community. For more information on the program and its new location at CRC, please call Kerry Milner Cairns at 250-674-3530. Yours in community spirit, Heather Adamson

Provincial ‘foodies’ at the Fall Fair To the editor, “Foodies” from all over the province enjoyed the NT Fall Fair held at the Fall Fair grounds in Barriere, BC on the Labour Day weekend. The variety of food available at the Fair was notable. From beaver tails to fresh squeezed lemonade – from fish and chips to haystacks – from hot dogs and hamburgers to corn on the cob – it was available. Over by the brand new Agri-Plex, NT Food Action group members handed out packets of locally grown sunflower seeds – complete with the

web site and contact information on them - along with brochures depicting some ‘still images’ of the web site and lots of verbal information about why we produced a web site containing all sorts of information about our valley’s food supply and beyond. We spoke with interested peoples from Prince George to the Lower Mainland, and of course we spoke with many valley residents. We talked all the Foodie topics: “buying local” topped the list, but there was also conversations about master gardeners and how

they will travel to lend their expertise; food policy councils – their development and good work; support systems like the BC Food Systems network, and the exchange of cards happened. We invite you to visit the web site and to visit often – bcfoodactionnetwork.com: We have listed: restaurants and all sorts of food outlets, equipment dealers, farm gate sales, farmers markets, grocery stores, and so much more. Listings are free. We would appreciate it if you could zip over there and see what is missing, note any mistakes or things we

might have overlooked and contact us with your comments. Thanks. Please note that there are opportunities to advertise on the site and also to sponsor this website. As you can imagine ‘sustainability’ is always the issue and to keep things current we will need to maintain a web-mumma or poppa. It is a win-win situation. Thanks for stopping by our booth. Thanks to the folks at the Fair for having us. Cheryl Thomas Member of the NT Food Action folks

Support to David Black for proposed oil refinery To the editor, Media mogul David Black has my full support for his proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery near Kitimat to process heavy oil from the Enbridge pipeline. I’ve had the same idea myself. Why should we let the Asian countries buy our Canadian crude oil and refine it for their markets when we could add value by refining it here in B.C. and shipping them the finished product? This is a strategy that would create local jobs for our own citizens and address the environmental concerns around oil tankers travelling in B.C.’s coastal waters. I know for a fact that Alberta wants to do this because I worked on a project in East Edmonton (a stone’s

throw from the refineries in Fort Saskatchewan) that would have seen it become a reality. And as long as Enbridge meets the conditions and standards set out by the Premier, moving heavy oil from Alberta through a pipeline would be a heck of a lot better than shipping it by rail or truck.

That’s why B.C. should be working with Alberta on exactly the kind of joint interprovincial venture David Black is proposing, a venture that would bring valueadded tertiary oil refining to B.C. along with the heavy oil pipeline. Shipping gasoline, jet fuel and other refined oil products by tanker is just

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as practical as shipping crude oil and a lot safer from an environmental standpoint. So let’s not waste this opportunity and the revenue and jobs it could bring to our province. There’s a lot we could do here in B.C. with a piece of the oil industry pie. Roop Virk Chilliwack, BC

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Valleyview Overlanders Lions top prize goes to Barriere resident To the editor, The Valleyview Overlanders Lions have completed another successful boat and motor raffle and we would like to congratulate the winners. Top prize of the boat and motor was won by Pat Matthew of Barriere; second prize of $400 in cash cards from Cooper’s Foods was won by Jeremy O’Laney of Kamloops; third prize of the Webber barbecue from Rona on Versatile Drive was won by William Chatham of Kamloops. We would again like to thank KTW readers and all Kamloops residents who supported this fundraiser and the following retailers who handled ticket sales for us: Halston and Salish Esso gas stations, Robo Car Wash, 8th Street Hasty Mart, Interior Savings Credit Union branches in Northhills Mall and in Valleyview, Falcon Lanes, Giddens Service Ltd., Cool

Creek Storage, Randy’s Barber Shop, Jimmy’s Liquor Store, City Centre Auto Service and Domenic’s Marine Ltd. In addition to the retail support, we received numerous mentions of the raffle on Radio NL. The club also thanks the following retail stores for allowing our members to sell tickets at their stores: Both Canadian Tire stores, both Rona Home Centre stores, all Cooper’s Foods outlets, both Safeway stores and Princess Auto. The funds raised will help renovate a living unit at Easter Seals House in Vancouver and will assist local community associations and services. Remember our motto: “We serve.” Lion Bob Gilbert Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club

Meet Judy. She’s president of the ladies havoc club. Maybe it’s the camaraderie, or the ‘knitting club’ but women like Judy think there’s room for more. Announcing the next phase of this popular seniors community — Mayfair, part of RiverBend Seniors Community.

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63rd annual Fall Fair Ambassadors crowning ceremonies Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

ics; Daphnee Sweetnam, dance; Connie Falk, resume writing; and Jill Hayward and Debra Fennell, mock interviews. Then the judges, Mrs. Cathy Ingebrigtson from Salmon Arm, Dixie Smith from Kamloops, and Teresa Dares from Kamloops, got to work tallying marks as the candidates performed the gown walk, and introduced their sponsors, and finally, each had to answer an impromptu question. There was a 15 minute break at this point, to allow the final tallying of all the marks, and the decisions on who would win which prize. After the intermission, the outgoing royalty were escorted in for their final walk as reigning Ambassadors. Once the reigning royalty and candidates were all up on stage, the visiting royalty was invited up in turn to greet everyone and give their community greetings. Present were royalty from Boston Bar, Chase, Kamloops, Logan Lake, Lytton, Osoyoos, Peachland, Quesnel, Vernon, and Williams Lake, as well as the

On A Aug. 30 th the 63 63rd Annuall O d A North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Pageant, now called the Ambassador Program, crowned the Ambassador and Vice Ambassadors for the 2012-2013 term. Kayla Dawn Holowaychuk and Seanna Lyons hosted this event, introducing the reigning royalty, the candidates, judges and dignitaries. The reigning royalty and candidates started the evening off with a choreographed dance to the song “Dare to Live”. Kayla and Seanna thanked the many 2012 instructors who devoted their time towards the education of the candidates: Tom Hambrook, speech; Barry Brady, speech; Estylo Hair and Spa, hair and skin care; Gary and Anita Gammel, ballroom dancing; Val Stamer, etiquette class; Brent and Tracy Buck, self defense; Shirley Wittner, agriculture; Carl Rainer, agriculture; Catherine Lyons, personal and professional boundaries; Scott Kershaw, mechan-

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British Columbia Ambassadors. Then the dignitaries were invited up to say a few words: Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys, MLA Terry Lake, and Barriere Councillor V i r g i n i a Smith. While Councillor Smith was on the stage, she presented the Megan Wo r t h i n g t o n Memorial Award to Miss Barriere Lions Club, Alesha Kaduk. One by one, each of the rest STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben of the awards were handed The reigning royalty and candidates started the evening off with a choreographed out. The Talent dance to the song “Dare to Live”. Award and Bursary was awarded to Miss Wells Fall Fair and Rodeo Association nation of the 2012-2013 Royalty Gray Info Centre, Aliya Bieber. History Award and Bursary Team. The Speech Award and was presented to Miss Sam’s Crowned as the Friendship Bursary was awarded to Miss Pizza and Rib House, Kaitlain Ambassador - Miss Wells Gray Wells Gray Info Centre, Chantler. Info Centre, Aliya Bieber. Aliya Bieber. The Most Improved Public Crowned as Vice-Ambassadors The Barriere Chamber Speaker was awarded to both - Miss Baillie’s Towing, Alisha of Commerce Knowledge Miss Barriere Lions Club, Alisha Gotro and Miss Sam’s Pizza and Award and Bursary was pre- Kaduk and Miss Jim’s Food Rib House, Kaitlain Chantler. sented to Miss Wells Gray Market, Kennedy Ash. Crowned as Ambassador Info Centre, Aliya Bieber. Then the moment everyone Miss Wells Gray Info Centre, The North Thompson had been waiting for - the coro- Aliya Bieber.

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2012 Fall Fair parade results Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Thirty-six floats floats, cars cars, and groups took part in the big parade on Saturday. The best floats: 1st Place - Yellowhead 4-H; 2nd Place - Little Britches; and 3rd Place - Christian Life Assembly. Besides our own royalty, the BC Ambassadors, Akacia Schmeetenkanope (Kamloops) and Carley Henniger (Trail), were also participants, as well as visiting royalty from Osoyoos, Chase, Logan Lake, Quesnel, Peachland, Kelowna, and Kamloops. Dignitaries in attendance, besides the Mayor of Barriere, were MLA Terry Lake, Agriculture Minister Don McCrae, MP Cathy McLeod and NDP candidate Cathy Kendall.

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Dave Price memorial dedication in Rodeo arena Dick Ross presents plaque on behalf of Fall Fair to Jessie Price and Sharon Price Star/Journal Staff Dave Price was born in Kamloops Sept. 19, 1917, and spent his entire life in the Barriere area. He grew up with a love of the farm life, especially horses. In his younger days Dave loved the challenge of riding unbroke or spoiled horses, then when they weren’t any fun anymore (wouldn’t buck anymore) he would sell them and get a new one. His love of horses lasted a lifetime, and his taking up of the sport of chariot racing at the age of 60 just added to his list of equine accomplishments. Twice Dave was named sportsman of the year by his fellow drivers. Dave was a major supporter of the pony racing at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, not just as a driver and competitor, but also as an advocate

for the sport, and for its growth at the event. He was very proud of his hometown chariot and chuckwagon races, and worked tirelessly with his family to improve the track, build barns, and support the event in any way he could. Dave continued to race his team at the North Thompson Fall Fair under the North Thompson Indian Band banner until 2001, just days before his 84th birthday. Dave was known for his love of horses, his inspiring “can do” example as a very senior chariot racer, his love of auctions, rodeo and dancing. And who can forget his sense of humour, caring and pride? Dave passed away at home on the farm on May 5, 2003; leaving a legacy of good sportsmanship, horsemanship, and fast hooves at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo.

The plaque reads: This building is dedicated to the Memory of Dave Price 1917 – 2003 Dave was a major supporter of pony racing at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo from as early as the 1970’s; not just as a pony chariot driver and competitor, but also as an advocate for the sport, and for its growth at the event. He was known for his love of horses, auctions, rodeo and dancing; as well as his sense of humour, caring, pride, and ‘can do’ attitude as a very senior chariot racer. Dave continued to race his pony chariot team here until 2001, just days before his 84th birthday. Dave leaves a legacy of good sportsmanship, horsemanship, and fast hooves at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. “Thanks Dave… may all your races be exhilarating” North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association

Fair a Success for Local 4-H Club Star/Journal Staff Af hhours off preparation After i andd hard h d work, k the h 63rd annual Fall Fair and Rodeo was held on Labor Day weekend. The Barriere Yellowhead 4-H club, as well as clubs from Kamloops and Ashcroft, participated in the beef and sheep showing. Yellowhead 4-H members spent hours grooming and prepping their animals prior to show. The Yellowhead 4-H float arrived at the fair grounds at 12 p.m., and the first sheep show began at 1 p.m.. Our club was quite successful in all the shows. For the sheep showing, Tristan Brackman was reserve champion in senior showmanship, Sarah-Kate Smith had reserve champion yearling ewe, Grace Kempter the reserve champion ewe lamb, and Levi Kempter held the position of reserve champion market lamb. Halle Smith, Madison Kerslake, and Sheldon Van Sickle all made it to the junior championship class. All of our sheep members did a wonderful job, and we’re proud of them.

In the beef showing classes, Leanna Mitchell was the reserve champion Junior Showman. She also had the reserve champion Steer. Spencer Pawloff had the grand champion reserve female. Well done to both of them. All our other beef members did well in their classes, and look forward to showing at the Provincial Winter Fair. A huge thank-you to all the 4-H parents and volunteers who helped set up the Agriplex and kept us organized.

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Town revitalization has now begun The District of Barriere has begun what will be a long process of revitalization of the downtown core. Numerous studies and work sessions have already been done around what the overall scheme should be. There is no intention to reinvent the wheel so this good work will be dusted off and brought forth for consideration. Consideration for what should be done first and what will follow needs to be determined. The last thing we need is to dig up Barriere Town Road for the sewer line and then have to dig it up again to replace the water lines or have to go back to add connections of any sort. That is in the near future. Right now there is a need to correct some problems that have been around for a good long time and with increased traffic are getting worse. Traffic and pedestrian congestion around the Credit Union, Post Office, Barriere Employment Centre as well as the shopping mall is at the point that it will cause an accident sooner or later. It is only through the will of God or plain blind luck that so far there has not been a serious incident. Barriere is growing and that is a good thing. People are using the services and shopping downtown which is also a very good thing. There is additional traffic on Barriere Town Road as a result. Residents shopping, picking up their mail and doing their banking mingle with heavy trucks and other vehicles using Barriere Town Road as a through route. They all come together at the corner of Barriere Town Road, Salle Road and Barkley Road. This is not good. Any good roads planner will tell you that this intersection has serious shortfalls as it stands now. It is a recipe for disaster and the law of averages says eventually we will

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The Gift by Dan Sweetnam Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/ Journal Barriere may just become famous as the home town of author Daniel L. Sweetnam. Sweetnam has just gotten his first book ‘The Gift’ published by Friesen Press. As a youth worker of 26 years, Daniel Sweetnam has taught and encouraged thousands of youth and young adults to be passionate about what they believe in, and to never give up on fulfilling their dreams. After creating several successful businesses, teachying and creating youth programs in churches and communities, Sweetnam was inspired by his loving wife Daphne, and the encouragement of his two sons, Josiah and Samuel, to fulfill her firs passion and dream, namely writing. While living throughout British Columbia, Sweetnam has experienced many spiritual events himself, leading him to a deeper understanding of God, and ultimately encouraging him to write ‘The Gift’.

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Dan Sweetnam proudly displays his new book ‘The Gift’. The Gift - In the spiritual war raging all around humanity, with angels on one side and demons on the other, most people are not even aware of the battles they are really fighting. But what happens to those who can see the war raging and understand how these spirits influence humanity itself? Whose side do they choose? God’s way, or the demon’s way? People pretend the war doesn’t even exist. For Malachai, choosing the side that could teach him the truth about what he saw and experienced,

would prove to be the toughest challenge of all, and will ultimately change the course of the war itself. This is the first in what promises to be a series of around four or five books at least, according to the Sweetnam author. is planning a book signing, tentatively on September 24, at Bookland in Kamloops. Bookland is carrying the book, as well as at Sweetnam’s in Barriere, and the House of James in Abbotsford. The book is also available through a variety of sites online.

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The North Thompson Valley Garden Club (NTVGC) Pie and Ice Cream Social was well attended, with the club making over $300. The next meeting of the NTVGC will be on Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (the Ridge). After the meeting, at 2 p.m., there will be a demonstration on flower arranging. The public is invited to attend the demo, and new members are always welcome to come to the meetings.

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BCGEU strike not likely the last Provincial government for 3.5 per cent in the first employees staged their year and a cost-of-living raise BC NEWS largest one-day strike so of about 2.5 per cent in year far last Wednesday to two. press for a bigger wage “They want us to reduce increase, with two thirds our real income over this conof the workforce off the tract, and we’ve already taken job at ministry offices, a five-per-cent hit,” Vipond liquor stores and ICBC said in an interview. “So to offices province-wide. try and chisel us again with Both the government a skinny deal doesn’t make with and the B.C. Government Tom Fletcher sense to us. We want to at and Services Employees’ least keep up with inflation Union remained unwilling to budge from and gain a little of what we have lost.” their positions after negotiations broke Premier Christy Clark unveiled her down over wage increases this spring. The new cabinet lineup in Victoria Wednesday union executive is meeting next week to as BCGEU pickets circled government consider further strike action this fall. offices downtown. Both Clark and Mike Two earlier one-day strikes targeted de Jong, the new finance minister, said liquor warehouses and then selected they have no intention of increasing the resource ministry offices in the B.C. burden on taxpayers to provide bigger The 6th annual Stomp’n Toy Interior. Government negotiators offered raises to provincial workers. Run raised money for the raises of two and 1.5 per cent for the next “The government’s position on this two years, then withdrew the offer after hasn’t changed,” Clark said. “I am not Barriere and District Food the union staged the first strike. going back to taxpayers for more money in Bank Saturday, Sept. 8. See BCGEU chief negotiator David Vipond order to give government workers a raise. said Wednesday the wage offer has been We are in very tough economic times and th the Sept. 20 issue of the North tabled and withdrawn three times since we have to balance our budget.” Th Star/Journal for full talks began early this year, a tactic he The government estimates that the Thompson called “peek-a-boo bargaining.” And after wage offer adds up to $1,700 more over story and details. three years without a wage increase, he two years for a BCGEU employee making said the union is sticking to its demand $48,000 a year. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

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Constable Underhill shows how to use proper restraints on sheep The adult showmanship class was fun to watch, as several of the sheep were cantankerous and several of the adults unexperienced. Corporal Darrin Underhill, while not winning in his class, did quite well and demonstrated how to make a sheep ‘sit up’ quite nicely.

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Winners of trophies in exhibit hall Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/ Journal OnMonday,September OnMonda 3, the Fall Fair Exhibit Hall Trophy’s were presented to this year’s winners. The Best Bale of Hay, sponsored by Piva Hay Ranches Ltd., was present by Marie Piva to Gary Lougheed. As Gary was not able to attend, Jane Milburn accepted the trophy on his behalf. The RHU Castle Cup for Best of Show in the wine, sponsored by the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Fritz Prudat. The Hank Searle Memorial Trohpy for High Aggregate in Boys and Girls Section, sponsored by Kelly Searle, was presented by Kelly Searle to Tyson Schilling. Chelsey Lloyd came in second place for this. The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Best Scarecrow Gift Certificate, donated by Art Knapp, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Danny Christenson. The Leone Woodward Memorial High Aggregate for Flowers, was presented by Hector Denton and Fran Woodward to Jean Webber. The Margot Hillman Trophy for highest combined points in hand knitting, hand embroidery, crocheting, hand quilting and rug hooking was presented by Sylvia Chivers

to Mary VanSickle. The L. Larson Family Award Hall Grand Aggregate (Top Hall Exhibitor) was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Dorothy Schulte.

The Inge Rainer Memorial Home Canning Aggregate, sponsored by the Rainer Family, was presented by Sylvia Chivers to Dorothy Schulte.

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SPORTS Falling for Golf Barriere seniors excel at Senior Games

A beautiful fall evening greeted 27 ladies for our second last ladies night of the season. While the sun was up and shining it was lovely and warm but it didn’t take long to cool off once the sun dipped below the horizon. It was nice to play a leisurely round of golf after the hustle and bustle of the Fall Fair. Carol Hindle continued her domination of ladies’ night by winning low gross for Flight 1 with a score of 40. She also had a birdie on Hole #1 to take home the birdie pot for the second week in a row. Other prizes going to Carol were the Country Store Antique prize for a long drive in 2 on Hole #2 and the Barb and Carman Smith prize for KP on Hole #4. Susan Newberry also had a good night. She had low net for Flight 1; a long putt on Hole #5 (Jul’R by Lynda Enochsen) and a KP on Hole #6 (River Adventure Co). Deb Rainer was the low gross winner for Flight 2 with a score of 46 and Vicki Hoffer took the low net prize. Deb also picked up the Knights Inn certificate for

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Report a long drive in 2 on Hole #5. Ilka Marais won the low net for Flight 3 with a score of 60. Audrey Rilcoe took home the Estylo Hair Design prize fir a long putt on Hole #3 and the Val-Bella Studio prize for a long putt on Hole #9. Joanne Lyle took home two prizes Crystlee’s Hair Design for a long putt on Hole #2 and Our Little Secret Consignment certificate for another long putt on Hole #5. Sharon Spooner was the winner of three prizes - Stamer Logging prize for KP on Hole #6; AG Foods certificate for a long drive in 2 on Hole #9 and North Thompson Funeral Services for hitting the gully on Hole # 7. Helen Fraser joined Sharon in the gully and also took home a gift from North Thompson Funeral Services. She also had a long putt on Hole #8 to win the gift certificate from Shais Design. Trudy Scarlett

had the least putts to win the Barriere Irly Building prize and a long drive on Hole #9 to win the Station House Restaurant. Single winners were: Brenda Carl (Barriere Massage - short drive), Angie Rainer (Bodi Mekanix - long drive), Leslie Stirling (KP - Carl’s Market Garden), Evelyn Lucas (KP - Carol Patton, CGA), Sarah Watts (KP - Ron Wallace Trucking), Joan Streakwick (Rainer Custom Cutting - long putt), and Dorothy Warman (Barriere A & W - most putts). Next week is the last outing of the season. It is four club night and yes, one of the clubs should be your putter. It is also “Jammies Night” so come out in your favourite PJs. I am planning on pulling out my winter warm ones to help with the cool evening. Expect to see lots of prizes as we finish off the season in style. Please book your regular tee times as this is NOT a shot gun start. Lady members planning to take part in the Club Championship on Saturday, Sept. 15 should register with the Clubhouse.

EElli Kohnert N North Thompson Star/Journal This year’s BC Senior Games in Burnaby w were especially exiting for Barriere participants bbecause among them were five Medal Winners. The annual event, this time in Burnaby August T 221 - 25, drew about 4,000 competitors and specttators, and among those was a group of seniors ffrom Barriere. Five Barriere Senior Carpet Bowlers are proud bbecause they earned two medals for their teams. T Team 1, Donna Smith and Sharon Marsh won bbronze playing in the pairs section, and Ernie Y Yungen, Nina Clearwaters and Lynn Innes, earned ssilver in the three-team division. They agreed that iit was a great feeling to win a medal, a prize to be ttreasured and to be proud of. Nina Clearwaters had her 25-year anniversary oof being involved with the Senior Games. She ttook part as a competitor as well as bringing hher special aptitudes to work as a volunteer. She noted, “I have enjoyed being a part of the S ggames, the excitement and the challenges, and tthe playing”. There was the camaraderie and the ssocializing with other participants and friends that bbrought it all together as a great experience. Many exciting events took place besides ccompeting and watching the athletes participate iin competitions. The opening ceremony was a ggreat, exhilarating beginning and the Friday night ddinner, open to all who had paid their entry fee, hhad been enjoyed by everyone. The medal awards aand the closing ceremony concluded the 2012 BC Senior Games, and it is safe to say that it was a S memorable event for everyone. m

Above (L-r) Donna Smith and Sharon Marsh won bronze medals. Below (L-r) Ernie Yungen, Nina Clearwaters, and Lynn Innes won silver in triples.

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Wheelchair accessible wharf at Gorman Lake Submitted The North Thompson Fish and Game Club (NTFGC) in partnership with the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Job Creation Project, (JCP) have completed a new and improved 158 ft. wheelchair accessible wharf successfully linking the shore to Gorman Lake (first right off of Westsyde Road and at 11.5 Km). Like so many of the beautiful and nearby lakes surrounding Barriere, Gorman has been enjoyed and utilized by fishermen and outdoor recreationalists for years. Some old pallets used temporarily to access the lake with small boats were unfortunately blocking the progress of trout making spawning impossible in the creek feeding into the lake. The club identified the issue and moved the current Warf 50 feet away from the creek to allow for the fish to successfully spawn. The NTFGC currently consists of 100 members. They are involved in many endeavours including and not limited to: Area improvement projects, gun club

shooting range creation, fishing derbies, shooting, bow and arrow, outdoor survival skills, kids camps, family inclusive activities, dinners and camp outs. The club encourages people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the amazing local outdoor opportunities that lie just outside their doorsteps. Ray Foucault, (fishing) director for the NTFGC spent two weeks in August with the help of NTFGC president Ben Thiesen and three JCP participants creating the new wharf system. Ray hopes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With everyone coming on board to clean up existing government campsites, which are currently overgrown and inaccessible, and getting involved in respectfully maintaining the sites, that they can be enjoyed for generations to come.â&#x20AC;? Like any club, the work they do to improve and promote the areas is labourous and time consuming. Ray encourages anyone who wishes to join the club or get involved in volunteering, donating funds, time or materials to call Ben Thiessen at 250-672-0156.

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Use the basics of photography and review camera manual I was photographing an outdoor event on a hot, bright day a short time ago when another photographer walked up to me complaining that most shots were not turning out as hoped. This happened again at a wedding I was photographing last weekend. The guest had a perfectly good camera, but criticized it, and said he wished he had a better one because the backlighted couple we were photographing were being recorded as silhouettes. Ending up with faulty photographs from time to time isn’t unusual, although not as much nowadays as when film was used. However, I think most faults occur because photographers haven’t taken the time to learn how their cameras work, and have a poor basic understanding of photography and techniques. With digital technology it’s easy to determine what is going wrong by

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friend with PhotoShop wizardry. I continually meet photographers that complain about how various big photo labs are failing to make their prints the way they think they should be. They rely on their camera’s preset programs, and might even be of the belief that if the camera they have been using doesn’t make good pictures then they should change and upgrade to the manufacturer’s latest offering to make it so. When I arrive at a location to photograph I immediately start making tests. I keep my camera in the manual exposure mode so I can quickly change the ISO, shutter, or the aperture to suit my shooting. I continue to do that throughout the

entire session, checking the histogram frequently, and leaving nothing to chance by lazily relying on the camera’s pre-programmed modes. I begin by contemplating about the subject and its environment. What is the background and how will that affect the subject? What is in the foreground that will interfere with that subject? If one considers depth of field a decision must be made about how much will be “in focus”. Sometimes in a portrait that includes a landscape, I’ll want everything from the foreground to the far-off distance to be crystal clear, and at other times I’ll want the background to be “out of focus”; whichever I select requires its own aperture setting. What is the lighting like and will its direction be flattering on the subject? The sun and its direction are always very important when photographing people. I prefer to have it coming from

behind my subject and like to use a flash for “fill” lighting to remove shadows and silhouettes. I do all this because I have taken the time to STAR/JOURNAL photo: Keith McNeill learn the It was a bright day when Barriere’s Bryan Sabyan and basics of Wayne Ross were photographed during the team-roping photograevent at the Fall Fair and Rodeo. phy, and I have also taken the time the camera would make cessed on the sensor. to learn how my cam- everything they photoThese are my era works. I don’t think graphed perfect. thoughts this week. either of those photogPhotographers using Contact me at www. raphers that complained film used to say that it enmanscamera.com or to me had done that. I was all in the negative; emcam@telus.net. Stop expect they just got that a properly exposed by Enman’s Camera at themselves ready for the and developed negative 423 Tranquille Road in event, grabbed their cam- gave the best possibilities Kamloops. And if you era on the way out the of a fine quality print. I want an experienced door without reviewing still agree with that prin- photographer please call their manual beforehand, ciple, only now it isn’t an me at 250-371-3069. I recalled that the digital image about to be devel- also sell an interesting camera has a “P”, or oped on the negative, but selection of used photoauto mode, and believed an image about to be pro- graphic equipment.

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672-9681. Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 2nd Mon. of mth, 6:30pm. & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-3721799. at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Barriere Youth Choir: Every Thurs., 7pm @ Church of St. Barriere & District Riding Club: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Paul. All youth welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Cherie 672-9341 Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd.. Youth 7-18 at 3:30pm; Adults 19+ at 6:30pm. Info Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916 Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Barriere Farmer’s Market: Thursdays. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, 4307 Hwy 5. 10am-2pm. Info call Donna 672-5159. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Barriere Fireﬁghters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am-Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message). Hefﬂey Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 4pm at the 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). Summer Stretching Classes. Tuesdays 6-7pm at the Ridge. Free. Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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ART Workshop in Experimental Mixed Media - Sept. 22 and 23rd at North Thompson Volunteer and Information Center (NTVIC). Cost $100 plus $20 for supplies. Work with acrylic mediums and gels, dried leaves, ﬂowers, papers, stencils and stamps. Make acrylic skins and work in collage. Very creative and fun for all! Registration forms are available at NTVIC. For more info contact Edith Warner (instructor) 604-980-5358 or warneren@telus.net or Bev Murphy at NTVIC, 250-672.0033. CHOIRS! New voice/piano teacher in town is starting adult and children/youth choir starting the week of September 23rd. Likely Mondays in Clearwater, Thursdays in Barriere. Leah is looking forward to sharing her experience and knowledge with North Thompson folks and is looking forward to settling in and getting to know all of you! 250-9578440 or redpepper62@live.ca ALSO - good harmony SINGERS REQUIRED for CD RECORDING. Check leahpepperjones.com for updates Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm

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Also, participate to win one of 10 prizes totalling $1000! www.yourinsights.ca Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135. Want to EAT LOCAL? www.bcfoodactionnework.com

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250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269 Clearwater: AA meetings every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250674-7155 or 250-674-7313 MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888-744-3699

Lost & Found Found: Misc. items found at NT Fall Fair grounds in Barriere after the Labour Day long weekend. Items include jackets, hats, sunglasses, earrings, & rings. Also 1 small wallet (empty), a debit card, car keys, & an i-pod type device. Drop by the Star/Journal office to identify & claim, or call 250-672-5611. Found: recently found at the Barriere Bandshell - woman’s watch, man’s watch, earring. Contact District Office at 250672-9751 to claim. Found: red 27sp mountain bike, found week before Fall Fair abandoned at the Wagon Wheel Trailer Park. Claim by identifying same at Barriere RCMP office.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced ﬂat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended beneﬁts & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax:250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext:230

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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and beneﬁt package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified and experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher and Processor Operators. Out of town and camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. BUSY LOWER Mainland Commercial Tire store is seeking Experienced tire man for shop duties. Top Wages & Benefits Paid. Please send inquiries to: tireshop1234@hotmail.com

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journeyperson $32$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofﬁce)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online www.torqueindustrial.com

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

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• DRILLERS • BLASTERS • POWDERMEN • CONCRETE LABOURERS VK MASON Local Union Underground Contractor is seeking experienced labor for remote camp job near Kitimat. Looking to hire immediately! Please contact Ashley Halden at 778-724-2500 or ashley.halden@ vkmason.ca FABRICATOR with pressure vessel exp. req’d for M/R union shop. Stable F/T position. Email resume mike@emmfg.com FRAMERS

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; (cell) 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A LUMBER PILERS: Woodco JU0912 COOK: Barriere A&W AU0712 BREAKFAST COOK: Mike Wiegele AU2912 CHEF GARDER MANGER: Mike Wiegele AU2912A DISHWASHER: Mike Wiegele AU2912B TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONS: Road Sense Trafﬁc Control S0512 SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Road Sense Trafﬁc Control S0512A COOK: Part time, Knight’s Inn S0512B VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED : NT Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672

SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for retraining 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.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

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 Chef Garder Manger (Evening Chef): Winter Season/ Blue River #0820 Breakfast Cook: Winter Season/Blue River #0819 Dishwashers: Winter Season/Blue River #0818 Bus Host: Winter Season/Blue River #0817 Heli-Ski Guides: 6 positions/Seasonal/Blue River #0816 Volunteer Ofﬁce Assistant: Volunteer/Clearwater #0815 Chokerman: Seasonal/Clearwater #0814 Jr. Forestry Technician: Part-time/Clearwater #0813 Lodge Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #0812 Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor: #0811 Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant: #0810 Skate Club Coach: Seasonal/Clearwater #0809 Piano Player: PT/Clearwater #0807 Trafﬁc Control Person: Casual/Clearwater #0806 Breakfast Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0802 Chocolate Maker Helper: FT/Clearwater #0726 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0724 Sport shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #0723 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clearwater/Quesnel/Williams Lake #0722 Restaurant Server: PT/Little Fort #0719 Line Cook: PT to FT/Little Fort #0718 Servers: 2 positions/Blue River #0711 Line Cook: 3 positions/Blue River #0710 Industrial Automotive Parts Person: FT/Clearwater #0706 Customer Service Employee: 3 positions FT/PT Little Fort #0623 Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507

GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Sept. 13th : Introduction Computer Training Workshop Thurs. Sept. 20th : Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop (every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. Sept. 27th: Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Please call Call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops • 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 per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Thursday Sept 18th 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.

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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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay 850 lb bales. $70 ea. Free delivery within Clearwater. Call after 6 pm 250-674-3835 Excellent quality round & square hay bales, 1st & 2nd cut. Details call: 250-672-1810

Pets 3 1/2 yr old, friendly Ferret w/cage & accessories. $200. 250-672-0288

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Clearwater River Frontage 3 bdrm hm on 1 acre, close to shopping, very priv, partially furn, 6 appl, $975/mo + util, wd/elec heat, n/s, ref, Oct. 1, info@riveradventures.ca 250-674-0001 CLW - 2 Bed House for rent. $1050/m inc util. NS, Ref Req. Avail Oct 1. 604-701-8704 or skoroll@telus.net. Two bdrm MH w/family rm, carport, 4 appl, wood heater. $625/mo. Site #9, Thompson Crossing, 121 Ferry Road, Clearwater BC. 250-587-6151 Vavenby: 5 bdrm / Hobby farm. Avail Oct. 1. $1100/mo. Call Randy 250-674-8288 Vavenby: Spacious 3 bdrm home. On half acre. $750/mo Call Randy 250-674-8288

Suites, Lower Barriere: 2 bdrm basement suite, all util, all appl. NS/NP, no parties. Separate entrance /parking. $750/mo. 250-6725643

Transportation

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc. Available now: 250-863-3082 Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT BY-ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) of the ThompsonNicola Regional District that nominations for the office of Director for Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson), for the remainder of the three-year term, must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Offices @ 300 – 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A9 between the hours of 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2012 and 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012. Nomination packages that identify all of the requirements are now available and can be obtained by contacting the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office or our website www.tnrd.ca. Nomination packages are also available at the District of Barriere, (The Ridge) 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC.

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Duplex/4 Plex Clearwater: Older duplex on 1/2 acre, 10 min from town. Great rental property. Asking $174,900. Flat lot w/easy access. Back lane & frontage near Hwy. Always rented, 1 side - 3 bdrm, other side 5 bdrm. 2 sep laundry. Great for daycare, group home, etc. Sep ent. Upgrades incl septic ﬁeld, pellet stove, hot water tank, furnace & much more. Needs some tlc. Great potential. Owners will consider trades in Kelowna area. Contact property manager @ 250-674-0188 Ask for Julie.

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Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 dbrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail Aug 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041

Mobile Homes & Pads Louis Creek: 2003, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, wd/fs/freezer/satellite int. Quiet location, sch.bus route. $750 + util/propane/pellet. NS/PF/RR. 250-672-9563

Modular Homes Clearwater: Very attractive 2 bdrm Modular Hm. Incl all appl, hobby rm, covered front entry, storage shed. Location: site #24 Thompson Crossing. $800/mo + DD. 250-587-6151

Homes for Rent Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, big yard, w/d/f/s. $650/mo + DD + util. RR, NP, no parties. 250819-2944

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be ordered for sale by public auction on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Ofﬁces, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, B. C. It should be noted that the sale of a property will be cancelled if the delinquent taxes are paid in full before the above date and time. FOLIO 1270.102 1270.550 1390.415 1470.226 1470.294 1470.374 1470.670

CIVIC ADDRESS 4676 Shaver Rd. 4811 Summers Rd. 4-4476 Barriere Town Rd. 4763 Gibbs Rd. 487 Robin Dr. 5194 Barriere Town Rd. 4812 Gilbert Dr.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot B, Plan 4152, KDYD Lot 1, Plan KAP68682, DL1354, KDYD Strata Lot 4, Plan KAS1854, DL 1145, KDYD Lot 14, Plan 26555, KL 1483, KDYD Lot 23, Plan 27642, DL 1483, KDYD Lot B, Plan 29023, DL 1483, KDYD Lot B, Plan KAP56676, DL 1483, KDYD

PID UPSET PRICE 003-060-977 $4,160.32 024-982-784 $2,703.77 023-911-611 $4,397.66 005-104-211 $4,424.08 004-752-945 $3,570.94 004-416-881 $7,775.45 023-381-868 $5,526.51

BASIC INFORMATION ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE 1. The tax sale is held each year on the last Monday of September at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. The lowest amount for which parcels may be sold is the “Upset Price”. The Upset Price includes: a) delinquent and arrears taxes plus interest to date of sale; b) current years taxes plus penalty; c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and d) $95.20 for the Land Title Office fees. 3. The highest bidder at or above the upset price shall be declared the purchaser. If no bids are received, the District shall be declared the purchaser. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, money order or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day. 4. The purchaser has no legal rights to the property until one year has expired from the date of the tax sale. 5. The owner has one year in which to redeem the property; paying back the upset price plus interest accrued to the date of redemption. 6. At redemption, the purchaser is paid back their bid plus interest accrued from the date of the tax sale. 7. Title to property not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to the purchaser. 8. The purchaser will be responsible to pay the Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property at the time of the transfer of the title. 9. The Property Purchase Tax Act rates are 1% on the first $200,000. of fair market value and 2% on the balance. 10.The municipality makes no representation, expressed or implied, as to the condition or quality of the property(ies) for sale. Nora Johnson, Collector

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News from the District of Barriere Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/ Journal District Barriere Di t i t off B i Council Meeting of Sept. 4 The first order of business at the District of Barriere Council meeting on Sept. 4, was to hear from a delegation opposing the planned fourway stop at the corners of Barriere Town Road, Barkley Road and Salle Road. Debbie Sabyan spoke on behalf of the group, of whom there were about a dozen present, and read the following statement. “We, the citizens of Barriere and the financial supporters of the outer-lying areas, are opposed to the four way stop that is going to be put in between Barriere Town Road, Salle Road and Barkley Road. The

four way stop will be an inconvience and will also create more greenhouse gases. There are a few hours of the day/ week that the traffic is that busy, to propose that it is needed. How many accidents to date have occurred at this location; already we can just imagine the increase in that number. It is felt that the visibility and awareness of the signs will lead to vehicles just sailing through. There will be congestion of vehicles stopped, and ones trying to get out of the Post Office. People using the front Post Office parking and the Credit Union/ Insurance Office front parking will be pulling out into traffic. This community is filled with long term residents that have driven Barriere Town Road many times, and it will be tough to remem-

ber it’s there. If this four way is necessary for the pedestrians, we think the white signs help, but it would be really good if the actual walk was painted to show a person where the walk is, or a raised crosswalk, or a big ‘x’, like down at the AG Foods crossing, to make it more visible to the drivers. If it is congestion of getting onto Barriere Town Road, there are alternative routes off Barkley and Salle Roads; there is no reason to sit at the stop sign waiting to get onto Barriere Town Road. If it is to keep the big trucks from going through town, they can use the alternative truck route via the Highway heading towards East Lake, all though we have businesses downtown that rely on truck delivery. If it is for speeding, stop signs won’t do the trick, as they

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they should be all down Barriere Town Road; but the speed could be lowered and maybe monitored by our law enforcement officers. Thank you for your time.” The group also presented Council with a petition signed by 478 citizens, who also oppose the four way stop. Council members passed the final adoption of the Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw No. 95. To view this bylaw, citizens can drop by the District office, or go online to the District website. Council members passed a motion to accept the applications for 2013-2015 Permissive Tax Exemptions, with the request that staff prepare the necessary public notice and bylaws. At the last council meeting, the status of the BMX Bike Track behind AG Foods was discussed, following a request from the Development Committee for ‘Council to release monies raised by the Barriere BMX group, if required, to help provide safety signage around the BMX course behind Mr. Lee’s property.” This discussion had been tabled to the next (this) meeting. A motion was passed by Council to approve a trial lease situation with the owner of the property at 4510 Barriere Town Road for one year, and to reevaluate the BMX Bike Park at the end of that time or earlier if required. A request for quotations (RFQ) was issued for the Septage Receiving Station to be built in Barriere some time ago. Four proposal were

received and have been reviewed by the District’s Engineer based on a number of criteria. Council approved the recommendations from TRUE Consulting, and awarded the Septage Receiving Station contract to JWC Environmental, subject to discussions with an outcome satisfactory to the District, between JWC and UE regarding the programming/controller. A letter was received by Council from Mrs. Ashley Salle, requesting support for expansion of the TNRD Fire Protection Boundary to include her residence. After some discussion, Council moved to write a letter of support for this. Several Councillors reported on their participation in the Fall Fair and Rodeo over the Labour Day weekend, on how well the entire event appeared to go, and their appreciation on how much community effort goes into this event every year. Councillor Smith reported that the “BullA-Rama” will be coming to the Agriplex for New Year’s Eve this year. Mayor Humphreys reminded everyone present about the upcoming Toy Run on Sept. 8, 11 a.m. at the AG Foods parking lot. Also, that the North Thompson Valley Community Garden Club will be hosting a Pie and Ice-Cream Social on Sept. 8, from 1-4 p.m. at the Community Garden. Al Kirkwood, publisher of the North Thompson Star/Journal, reported that, contrary to the rumours, the Star/Journal is not closing, they are just changing their publication

date from Mondays to Thursdays. The office is still open for business as usual, although the deadline for submissions of stories and ads has been moved up to Mondays at noon. Stan Thompson asked if it would be possible to have a crosswalk put in near the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence. CAO Colleen Hannigan replied that the staff will make note of the request, and will consider it for the future. Michelle Thalhiemer asked if Council will be reconsidering the four way stop or if it will go ahead. Mayor Humphreys replied that although nothing is set in stone, at this time the plans to put in the four way stop will go ahead. The next District of Barriere Council meeting will be on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. District of Barriere Public Works Committee Meeting of Sept. 10 Council members received an update on the overall Wastewater Project from Kim Rink and Dave Underwood at the Sept. 10 District of Barriere Public Works Committee meeting. Rink spoke to the EcoTek Water Reclamation portion, on how it will look. The idea will be to build the entire building to house all the phases, and equip the phase one section, leaving the phase two section to be completed at a later date, as further funding is received by the District. Underwood spoke next, regarding the Septage Receiving

Flowers are for everyone Ken Beharrell Bill Kershaw and Carmen Smith compete in a flower-arranging contest at the NT Fall Fair exhibit hall Labour Day weekend. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Keith McNeill

facility, the Effluent Disposal System, the Collection System and the Treatment Plant. The Septage Receiving facility will have the equipment delivered around February. It will be built in three phases, which will give it more stability and efficiency. The District intends to put this portion out to tender in the next week, to be awarded by mid October, and the facility built and ready for the equipment installation by the end of February. The Effluent Disposal System site plan is currently being completed and should be ready by early October. By mid October they will meet with the Ministry of Environment. The Collection Systems digital pipe model is about 70 percent completed. In the next few months the design drawings will also be completed, with the District expecting to be able to put it out to tender by February. The Treatment Plant detailed design is being worked on and should be completed by the end of February. In other business, Staff members reported that the Watermeter Project is nearly completed, with only one property not yet complying, and a few pit meters to be installed for a few other locations. The District has receive paint for the multipurpose rink. A workbee will be arranged in the next few weeks to get this done. The next Public Works meeting will be on Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m.

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