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Property values dip in much of British Columbia By Tom Fletcher Black Press

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(L to r) Lana Laskovich presented the Passport to Holiday Shopping Grand Prize gift basket, on behalf of the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, to local winners, Micki and Glenn Andrews, on Jan. 3, at her Armour Mountain Bookkeeping office. The Chamber’s newly launched program in 2012, which encouraged seasonal shopping within the community, was very well received.

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MP McLeod says she’s not yet ready to go green By Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week It may be legal in Washington and Colorado, and B.C.’s mayors and councillors may be calling for it above the border, but marijuana isn’t likely to get the same treatment from the Conservative government in 2013. Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod said there’s no plan to loosen restrictions around pot — and doesn’t think much of the idea herself. “I personally have looked at some of the research that’s more recent and have some concerns in terms of the health impacts that are becoming more and more known,” she told KTW during an end-ofthe-year interview. In particular, McLeod said, she’s concerned about the impact marijuana may have on mental health, given a number of recent studies that have strengthened the link between marijuana use and schizophrenia. “I think there’s a lot of unknowns and, really to legalize a substance that has significant potential for harm isn’t where we’re planning to go right now.” Instead, McLeod said, the federal government will focus

on changes to its medicalmarijuana system, announced recently by Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq. The proposed system will set up a network of commercial pot growers to supply those with marijuana prescriptions. Under the current system, patients can choose to get a licence to grow their own at home, or have a friend grow for them — a setup that hasn’t found favour with local governments that must field complaints from angry neighbours. Health Canada expects the new set of pot regulations will almost double the cost of medical pot — to almost $9 a gram from $5 a gram. The government is accepting public comments on the changes until Feb. 28, 2013. McLeod, too, has been doing some public consultation lately. In her last mailout to the riding, she included a questionnaire asking for constituents’ thoughts on pipelines. So far, she said, the results are somewhat surprising. “Often, when I send these messages out, people that are concerned are very apt to make their opinions heard — but, in this case, it was close to 70 per cent saying we sup-

port pipelines,” she said. The survey was sent to every home in the riding and has generated about 1,000 responses so far, McLeod said. The questions didn’t discuss specific pipeline projects, but asked for a general opinion of them with space for comments. “I’m the first to admit these are not scientifically designed surveys, but what they do provide is a snapshot,” she said. Generally, positive responses included some sort of caveat — responsible environmental management being a big one. That’s in line with McLeod’s own stated view on proposed projects like Enbridge’s Northern Gateway line and Kinder Morgan’s TransMountain expansion. “I believe we need to have an environmentally sound assessment process and we need to let those processes happen with the National Energy Board,” she said. “If it meets sound environmental requirements, then I think we need to find access.” McLeod said oil access is a critical issue for the country’s future prosperity. “Whether a pipeline goes east, west, south or north, if it meets strong environmental standards, I support them.”

Christmas Counterattack impaired driving numbers down Submitted There was no shortage of RCMP-staffed roadblocks all across B.C. during the 2012 holiday Counterattack campaign, but police officers found fewer impaired drivers than in previous years. According to preliminary numbers, throughout areas policed by the RCMP in B.C., police laid 961 impaired related charges from December 2, 2012 to January 2, 2013, compared to 1,434 for the same period last year. “There’s been very good media coverage of the new impaired driving legislation and penalties, and I think that’s helped people make better choices,” said Corporal Robert McDonald, speaking on behalf of RCMP Traffic Services in BC. Cpl. McDonald points out that even when they were out of uniform, RCMP members were trying to keep roads safe, with a few volunteering with Operation Red Nose on New Year’s Eve, driving partiers safely home. Police continued to enforce other problematic driving behavior during the Counterattack. More than 1,419 people got ticketed for use of an electronic device while driving, and 213 drivers were caught excessive speeding (do-

ing 40 km/hour or more over the posted limit.) “Our officers continued to enforce seat belt laws as well, handing out 1,364 seat belt tickets during December. Parents – please keep your infants and children safe. Children need to be in an approved child restraint seat until they are nine years old or are 4’9” tall,” says Cpl. McDonald. For more information go to: www.bcaaroadsafety.com The following are preliminary numbers for the 2012 Campaign: • 3 Days Immediate Road Prohibition – 272 issued • 7 Days Immediate Road Prohibition – 6 issued • 90 Days Immediate Road Prohibition – 348 Issued • Immediate Road Prohibition Refusal – 47 Issued • Criminal Code Impaired Driving charges – 34 issued • New Driver 12 Hrs suspensions – 54 issued • 24 Hrs suspensions – 57 Issued • Drug related 24 Hrs Suspensions – 135 issued • Drug Criminal Code Impaired Driving charges – 8 issued

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Editorial;

In the year 2013, we will resolve to . . .

January 1, 2013, the first day of a new year, the day on which a new calendar is unveiled and, with it, new possibilities for the year ahead. A fresh start via a new calendar is often the impetus for people to make vows to improve their life and to begin working on those vows. Unfortunately, most New Year’s resolutions fail for a variety of reasons. According to polling firm Angus Reid, only 45 per cent of those making resolutions in 2011 achieved their goals, with the majority — 52 per cent — sticking with their resolution for about a month. Entering 2012, according to the Harrison/Decima polling firm, the top Canadian New Year’s resolutions were spending more quality time with friends and family (66 per cent), getting more enjoyment out of life (65 per cent), getting into shape (59 per cent) and paying down debt (46 per cent). Chances are, the breakdown for 2013 is similar as a seemingly perpetually tenuous economy has people working more and finding less time to do the important things in life. Spending time with ones you love and enjoying — really, truly enjoying — each day are important goals. How to succeed in such resolutions can be found by talking to friends, probing online and simple trial and error. Like smokers who go through myriad attempts before succeeding in quitting, those resolving to find better lifestyles in 2013 will hit the odd speed bump. Don’t quit. Brush yourself off and continue the journey. On Dec. 31, 2013, you will be glad you persevered. ~Kamloops This Week 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 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.

Thank you for such a caring community

To the community of Barriere; On December 23 our home was destroyed by a fire. Over the last two weeks we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community of Barriere and area, and would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for all the help and support shown to us. Firstly, our great appreciation for Margaret and Peter Blanke for calling 911 for us, and to the 911

operator who sent the police and ambulance. Thanks to Amy and Heather of the B.C. Ambulance Service for their great care. Constable Cory McGregor and Constable Evan Cadwallader, as well as Tom Sorrenson and Kyle Greenwell, not only gallantly fought the fire, but also towed our vehicles back to safety - thank you so very much for your efforts on our behalf. A very special

thank you to Edie Doering and Mike Fennell for their support and offering us a place to stay while we figure out what happens next; and to Hugh and Helen Fraser for clearing a spot for our horses. Thank you also to both of our families and close friends, your support has been wonderful. It is heartwarming and very moving to have so many people helping us at this difficult time. We have received so

many things, from bales of hay for our horses, to cash donations. Thank you to all of you: Vicki Swan, Thelma, Brenda Jones, Catherine Lyons, Liisi, Morris, Donna Morgan, Gai Conan, Robert Bach, and if I have missed anyone, please know that your generosity is immensely appreciated. This is such a wonderful, caring community! Emily Lackie and Rick Turner Barriere

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Looking back on 2012 in Barriere Accolades for Agriplex, Blooper Award for ‘downtown rock garden’

To the editor; Well – as 2012 draws to a close we can reflect back on two events that highlight Barriere as a community of extremes. The first event was the completion of the Agriplex, and Barriere ought to be awarded the Canadian Community Accomplishment of the Year Award (I just made that up) for that one. The cooperation and commitment required to plan, fund, and build this wonderful structure must be practically unheard of for a town of this size. I am in awe of the folks involved in the creation of the Agriplex and marvel each time I drive by. What fantastic potential for our wee community. The second event – the creation of the

downtown “Rock Garden” – is at the other end of the scale. Canadian Community Blooper Award for that. After the first big snowfall I was photographing the pair of rocks on the Employment Center corner and could almost see the residual steam rising from the snowplow operator who obviously came to a screeching halt to avoid the rocks. It would have been so easy to continue right around the corner, but WHOA THERE! Rocks ahead! Right in the middle of the street! The Star/Journal made mention of these rocks in the beginning, when most of us thought they either fell off a passing dump truck or were put there to temporarily draw

attention to the new four-way stop. We all chuckled when they were described in the paper as being “A landscape feature in keeping with the rural character……” or something like that. We thought this was meant as a joke! Besides interrupting the traffic flow departing from the post office, planting two stop signs practically in the middle of the intersection and eliminating the oh-sohandy handicapped parking space there, the rocks also act as a sort of ‘bird blind’ for children. Imagine a small child stepping out from behind the rocks into the now infamous crosswalk. Sure doesn’t sound smart to me.

And are people actually using this crosswalk? Nope – not many. Same as before. They stop, look both ways, and when all is clear they hurry across in the middle of the block from the Post Office door to the Credit Union door. No one in their right mind is going to step out into an icy four-way stop intersection, while four rural drivers try to determine just exactly who got there first! So come on Barriere, clean up your act. Get rid of these silly rocks before tourists start flocking to Barriere to attend events in the new Agriplex; otherwise we may gain international acclaim in an unintended manner. B. Henry Barriere

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To the editor; A few years ago, national newspapers reported that Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in an address to an ultra-conservative group in the US, ended with the now famous line - “You won’t recognize Canada when I get through with it”. Here are ten of Harper’s best efforts in 2012 to change the face of this country. 1 - Harper approved the sale of Nexen to CNOOC, a state-owned Chinese company, and to make matters worse, the Conservatives secretly negotiated the Canada-China FIPA treaty giving China increased access to our strategic natural resources. 2 - During the last election campaign Harper said the F-35s would only set Canadians back $9 billion and now the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the Auditor General and accounting firm KPMG are saying the bill is more like $44 million. 3 - Recent court documents reveal that Elections Canada pointed the finger directly at the Conservative Party during the ongoing investigation into voter suppression in the 2011 federal election. 4 - Harper’s second monster budget bill dismantled environmental reviews, gutted the Fisheries Act, eliminated wildlife habitat protection, repealed the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, reduced the powers of the Auditor General, dissolved the Public Appointments Commission meant to fight patronage, and restricted food safety inspections. 5 - To an audience of billionaires in Davos, Switzerland, Harper announced his plan to raise the age of eligibility for Old Age Security from 65 to 67 which, according to the Auditor General, takes $10 billion a year from the pockets of Canada’s poorest seniors when implemented. 6 - Harper’s cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency were followed by the largest meat recall in Canadian history. Canadians continued to buy

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tainted meat two weeks after the US pulled it from American store shelves. 7 - Harper’s cabinet ministers ran amuck in 2012. Bev Oda ($1,000 limo rides and $16 orange juice), Peter MacKay (Ministry of Defence helicopter ride from a friend?s exclusive fishing lodge to a Conservative fundraiser), and Vic Toews? (responded to criticism of his bill on Internet security with “You either stand with us or with the child pornographers”) led the parade with their scandals, ethical lapses, and poor judgement. 8 - Harper’s cuts to Employment Insurance benefits and rule changes mean fewer Canadians qualify for fewer benefits. He decimated the appeals tribunal slowing claims processing - a direct attack on seasonal industries and underemployed regions of our country. 9 - Harper’s war on the environment continued unabated, rolling back the clock on decades of environmental protection efforts. Thousands of lakes and rivers are not covered anymore by the Navigable Waters Protection Act, the Environmental Assessment Act has been shredded, and fish habitat protection disappeared from the Fisheries Act. 10 - Harper’s heartless refugee health care cuts left some of neediest members of our communities behind and the provinces holding the bag. These and other regressive steps taken by Prime Minister Harper in 2012 resulted in less Canadian resource ownership and less control over our economy, less government transparency, accountability and honesty, less for seniors, less democracy, less caring and compassion and less protection for our air and water. My resolution for 2013 is to more vigorously promote a fairer, more hopeful, and more loving country. How about you? Michael Crawford Kamloops

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B.C. births on the rise

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The most popular names for babies born in British Columbia in 2011 were Liam and Emma, according to the annual report from the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency. The most widely selected names for boys were Liam, Ethan, Mason, Lucas and Benjamin. The top five names

(Right) Nikki Kohnert took this unique photograph of an “Icicle Man”, that she spotted over an animal drinking hole behind a home in Brennan Creek. The ice sculpture was not engineered in any way; “he” just arrived, courtesy of Mother Nature. (Below) Barriere resident Kenna Williams sent in this interesting shot of the giant icicles that look like they are trying to connect up with the railings on her deck.

for girls were Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava and Chloe. In 2011, there were a total of 43,991 births in B.C., up from 43,670 in 2010. Life expectancy in British Columbia is the highest in Canada at 82 years for 200711, up from 81.7 for 2006-10. The provincial population also grew naturally by 12,215 in 2011, or at rate of 2.7 per thousand, not

counting migration. The report also states the total number of deaths in B.C. in 2011 was 31,776, up from 31,151 in 2010. The leading cause of death was cancer. The oldest person to die in British Columbia in 2011 lived to be 112. The number of HIV deaths continues to fall in B.C. In 2011, there were 59 HIV deaths, down from 253 in 1996.

The 140th edition of the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency Annual Report contains information collected from registrations of births, deaths and marriages that happened in 2011. Information from the report is used for various aspects of health planning, research and education. The report can be found at: www.vs.gov. bc.ca/stats/annual/

Yellowhead announces partial closing of private placement The Clearwater Times

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North Thompson Agriplex North Thompson Fall Fair Barriere Fire Department Crime Stoppers Barriere and District Food Bank Barriere and District Hospice Barriere Alzheimers Muscular Dystrophy Cowboy Festival Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 Barriere Search and Rescue Barriere Lion’s Numerous Recreational Groups and Events and many more

Yellowhead Mining Inc. announced on Dec. 21 that it has completed an additional portion of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of common shares of the company. An aggregate of 340,000 common shares were issued to various individual qualified investors at an issue price of $0.65 per share. In addition, 315,714 flow-through common shares (FT shares) were issued to an individual qualified investor at an issue price of $0.70 per FT share. Gross proceeds from the closing of this portion of the private placement totalled $442,000. The company paid finder’s fees equal to five per cent of the gross proceeds. The gross proceeds received by Yellowhead Mining for the sale of the FT shares will be used for the exploratory drilling program reported in the Times in its Dec. 13 issue. After this closing, there are 61,624,481 issued and outstanding common shares of the company. Greg Hawkins, chairman of the board and interim chief executive officer, said: “We appreciate all our investors, large and small, and continue

to work diligently to complete further portions of this private placement, along with our current winter drilling program and critical path items.” Taseko Mines Limited announced in November that it had acquired 7,692,307 common shares of Yellowhead Mining. at a price of $0.65 per share pursuant to a private placement for subscription proceeds of $5 million. As a result of its participation in this private placement, Taseko now holds a total of 10,269,507 shares of Yellowhead, representing approximately 16.8 per cent of the Yellowhead Mining’s currently issued and outstanding shares. Yellowhead Mining is a publicly traded company with a 100 per cent interest in the Harper Creek copper-goldsilver development project, which is located approximately 10 km southwest of Vavenby. Taseko is the owner (75 per cent) and operator of the Gibraltar Mine, the second largest open pit coppermolybdenum mine in Canada. Taseko’s New Prosperity Project, which is currently in the EnvironmentalAssessment process, is one of the largest undeveloped gold copper deposits in the world.

Win one-of-a-kind Cowboy Festival buckle North Thompson Star/Journal The BC Cowboy Heritage Society are holding two fundraiser raffles to coincide with their Kamloops Cowboy Festival, Mar. 7 - 9. The 2013 Commemorative Belt Buckle Raffle has become a favourite annual raffle.

The winner will receive a solid silver, custom handmade, one of a kind 2013 Kamloops Cowboy Festival commemorative belt buckle valued at about $750, and made by Merritt silversmith Richard Tenisch. There are only 300 tickets printed for this raffle and they’re $10 each. An exam-

ple of a GreyWolf Metal Art firepit - the raffle prize will have different art work. The second fundraiser raffle offers two prizes; the first prize is a custom made metal screened firepit donated by GreyWolf Metal Art and valued at $750, and the second prize winner will receive two week-

end passes for the 2014 Kamloops Cowboy Festival and three nights accommodation at the Ramada Kamloops Hotel. There are only 900 tickets printed for this raffle and they sell at three tickets for $10. Tickets can be found at the Star/Journal in Barriere, or can be purchased at the Festival.

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New ID cards to prevent health fraud VICTORIA – The B.C. government is rolling out its new high-tech medical services cards starting Feb. 15, in an effort to phase out millions of CareCards in the hands of non-residents. The new cards will be combined with the B.C. driver’s licence, with a similar “BC Services Card” available to those who don’t drive. Residents will be required to re-enrol to renew the card every five years, whether they drive or not. Qualified residents can enrol in the Medical Services Plan at

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There is no requirement to get the new card until your driver’s licence needs to be renewed. The government’s plan is to change over all eligible B.C. residents between the ages of 19 and 74 to the new cards over the next five years. To be eligible for MSP coverage, you must be a citizen or approved permanent resident of Canada, living in B.C. at least six months of the year. Dependents must also be residents to be eligible for coverage. The health ministry announced the new card program in May

2011, after a review showed there were up to 9.1 million B.C. CareCards in circulation. The total population of B.C. is 4.5 million. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the new card is designed to comply with B.C.’s information and privacy law, which restricts how personal data can be used and shared. That means ICBC and police have no access to medical files, and hospitals and medical offices have no access to driving records.

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2x4 Legion News moved from page 3 IN-HOUSE RAFFLE WINNERS FOR JANUARy 5, 2013 First Draw: Jack Butcher, Linda Enzmann, Ken Brown & Ray Maisonneuve Second Draw: Glen Clark, Linda Enzmann, Frank Wiseman & Butch Frye Third Draw: Lisa Quiding, William Baillie, Glen Clark & David Worthington Fourth Draw: Lynne Healey, CathyTeele, Frank Wiseman & Linn Buker Bonus Draw: Eileen Miers • The lucky winner of $94.00 was George Simpson

Thanks To our volunTeers Carol, Diana and Darlene

FRIDAYS - Free pool Crib & Darts - Every Thursday

CRIB ~ 10 players present on Jan . 3 - 1st - Terry Vaughan • 2nd - Joe Sabyan 3rd - Nina Clearwaters & Marian Berglund • High Hand - - • Skunk - Donna Smith DARTS ~ 10 players present on Jan. 3 - 1st - Emil Gammel & Kevin Huffman 2nd - Maureen Wiseman & Richard Lowe • 3rd - Paulette Bombardier & BJ Lyons High Scores, Ladies - Dorothy Carby w/103; Men - Richard Lowe w/112 High Finish, Ladies - Maureen Wiseman w/66; Men - Frank Wiseman w/99

Have you dropped a loonie in the Barriere Food Bank Can? Your support is always needed. Thank You.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 11: Pot Luck Dinner, 5:30pm/Installation of Officers Jan 14: Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 1pm • Jan 15: Executive meeting, 6:30pm/General meeting, 7pm • Jan 19: Darts, Newfie Shoot

In-House Raffle Every Sat. At 3 PM

Good Dog Obedience Classes

Learn to teach your dog basic good manners and acceptable behaviour in all situations. Six week courses start Thursday • Feb. 7 • 6:30 p.m.. at Barriere fall fair hall. 6 months & up – Cost $100. Please call to sign-up. Jill Hayward 250-319-8023

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North Thompson Food Action Committee rep, Ted Richardson (r), gave a slide presentation and spoke to council at Monday’s meeting. The NTFAC is recommending the District form a Food Security Council to continue food security work in the North Thompson Valley, to create and adopt a Food Charter, and to hire a dedicated Food Security Coordinator. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

Mayor proclaims Barriere’s 100th to be on Feb. 1, 2014 By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Mayor Humphreys declared Barriere will be officially 100 years old on Feb. 1, 2014, during the first council meeting of the new year on Jan. 7. “Whereas on February 1, 1914, the community of Barriere was granted its first official Post Office; and whereas the District of Barriere would like to recognize Barriere’s heritage and existence as a distinct community during the many years leading up to legal incorporation in December of 2008, be it resolved therefore that I, Mayor Bill Humphreys, on behalf of the Council of the District of Barriere, do hereby proclaim 2014 as the 100th Anniversary year of the founding of the community of Barriere.” Mayor Humphreys stated that the District will be looking for many volunteers to help organize the celebrations for the 100th anniversary, and that anyone interested in helping out in any way should contact Colleen Hannigan at the District Office. It was announced during the meeting that the Honourable Judith Guichon Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, will be coming to Barriere the afternoon of Jan. 28. The District is currently working on an itinerary and will be notifying members of the public as quickly as possible. The Honourable Judith Guichon was swornin as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on Nov. 2, 2012. Prior to this appointment, she owned and operated Gerard Guichon Ranch Limited in the Nicola Valley in the B.C. Interior. There were approximately two dozen people in attendance at last Monday’s council meeting. Most of the audience were there in support of the delegation from the North Thompson Food Action Committee Group (NTFAC). Ted Richardson, Susan Garland and Cheryl Thomas spoke to council about the NTFAC, along with a slide presentation, and then answered questions from council members and the public. Some interesting facts and figures were mentioned, including the fact that less than 50 per cent of food eaten in B.C. is grown in B.C., and the number of farms in B.C. is dropping, from 7,220 in 2005, to 6,600 in 2009. Richardson stated “In summary, we recommend that local government form a Food Security Council to continue food security work in the North Thompson Valley, to create and adopt a Food Charter, and to hire a dedicated Food Security Coordinator.”

Council members will discuss these recommendations at the upcoming Community to Community Forum on Jan. 23. Council received a report on mayor and council remuneration and expenses for 2012: Duties Expenses Bill Humpreys 10,643.40 7,578.34 Bill Kershaw 6,639.00 2,743.09 Pat Paula 6,639.00 1,489.35 Amanda Sabyan 6,639.00 825.61 Virginia Smith 6,639.00 2,103.84 Ward Stamer 6,639.00 550.36 Glen Stanley 6,639.00 361.36 Drinking Water Week will be May 20 to 26, 2013. There are grants available for help celebrate this week. There was a brief discussion on types of events that could happen for this, including the suggestion of a guided tour of the District’s water systems plant. Council passed a motion for staff to prepare the necessary grant application. Council members passed a motion to continue to support the cost of the community bus in 2013. Staff reported to council that the water meter installation project has now been completed, with 100 per cent compliance by Barriere residents. The total budget for the project was $500,000, and the project came in under budget at $495,365. Staff have submitted all required documentation and a claim for 80 percent of the cost from the Ministry of Community, Sports and Cultural Development. Chief Administrative Officer, Colleen Hannigan reported that the septage receiving station is currently being built. Mayor Humphreys also made a proclamation regarding Alzheimers Awareness Month, saying, “...I, Bill Humphreys, Mayor of the District of Barriere, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2013, as Alzheimer Awareness Month and do urge all citizens of our community to become more aware and educated concerning the farreaching effects of this devastating disease.” Liz Gilberston, coordinator of the Barriere Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories, invited all present to come out and join in the walk, which will take place on January 27 at the Senior’s Hall, doors open at 10 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m. Council members passed a motion to have staff look into some options for celebrating National Health and Fitness Day, which will be on June 1, 2013, possibly a Fun Day at Fadear Park. The next council meeting will be on January 21, at 7 p.m.

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Infrastructure problems must be funded by taxes that the current minefield of potholes and crumbling road edges can be eliminated. Again, the road surface is approaching time for replacement. We can patch it up during the sewer installation, but in all reality it will be just a patch job. • Design proper intersections and designate parking in the appropriate areas. None of this work is free, and it certainly is not cheap. I am not saying that it is. If this project was being done by private enterprise the decision could be to do it now, do it right, and save money over the long haul; or, to put the sewer in, patch the road, and ignore the water line and other issues. That decision would be based on the probability of a profit. The cost to borrow money now is as low as it has ever been, and from a business prospective the decision should be to do both projects in concert to leverage cost savings and efficiencies. In business, the money to be used for projects belongs to a group of investors that have all agreed to spend money as their

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Board of Directors see fit. The money is theirs to spend. As investors they accept the risks of being in business. For government bodies the same challenges are there, and they are expected to engage the issues based on good business practise. The problem is that the funding to meet these challenges comes from a very different source. The funding comes from taxes. Taxes that are paid by people that mostly feel they have little or no say as to how those taxes are set or spent. The taxpayer needs to feel engaged and consulted at all levels, not ripped off at every turn. We all know nothing lasts forever. Once an essential infrastructure item is worn out, it needs to be replaced. The whole civilized world is struggling with failing infrastructure issues. The problems

Thank You Barriere Animal Rescue would like to thank Haydn Auction Services of Barriere for their very generous donation. Thanks also to Jackie Johnson from Little Fort, whose child Rowan picks a charity every year to receive the money she would have spend on Christmas presents for him - this year he chose Barriere Animal Rescue.

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A New Year brings with it a number of new challenges to be met, and decisions to be made. The District has a number of ongoing projects and a few new ones to get underway soon. The condition of our local infrastructure is under review and discussion. There are a number of issues to be dealt with as various projects unfold. There are possible cost savings by linking together infrastructure rebuilds that are needed. For example, one of the main lines of the sewer will run down Barriere Town Road. We will have to dig the road up and cross the road in a number of places to connect other lines. There is an old cement asbestos water line that runs down Barriere Town Road, and for all intents and purposes is at the end of its useful life. That water line is on the other side of the road from the sewer line. There are definite cost savings to replace this line during sewer construction. Plus, Barriere Town Road could be constructed properly. When I say Barriere Town Road could be constructed properly, I am referring to the opportunity while the sewer line is under construction to repair current and long standing issues, that include such things as: • Drainage, or more appropriately referred to as nondrainage issues that have long plagued some intersections. • Widen the road surface and include a separated path for pedestrians and motorized mobility aides, a.k.a. scooters. The separation would serve as the drainage swale for the road. • Design and construct the road so

Notice of Annual General Meeting Barriere and District Senior’s Society held at the Senior’s Hall Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 3pm All members welcome to participate.

are costly and will not go away on their own. We have a number of infrastructure problems right here in Barriere that need attention. Decisions will be made that cost money, your tax money. These decisions may be unpopular with some residents. Remember that the council members you have voted into office make their decisions based on sound business practises and what they feel is for the good of the whole community, not what they think will get them elected next term. Correct thoughtful decisions are not always popular decisions. Some politicians feel they must strive to be popular, and they lose sight of why they were elected. When this happens it is truly a sad situation.

Submitted photo: Craig Tomlinson

Tiny tobogganer Grandpa Doug, and Grandma Kathy Cooper, with their grandson Corbin Cooper, are pictured enjoying the 10th annual Boulder Mountain toboggan party on New Year’s Day. About 25 people, including newest little tobogganer Corbin, turned out for this year’s event held at the Tomlinson’s house. Stay in tune with your community. The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL – keeping you connected!

Keith Moore

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Bulls vs cowboys raise money for farm kids at North Thompson Agriplex Barriere woman By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal

tor from Brandt Tractor, and a photography package, raising approximately $500 more for the program. The Agriplex was packed from the time A sell-out crowd enjoyed thrills, spills, and good family entertainment at the North the doors opened, until the Bullarama Thompson Agriplex in Barriere, on Dec. 31, was over, with numerous families that had for the inaugural New Year’s Eve ‘Bucking brought their children to enjoy the event as well. Many attendees commented how nice it For The Farm Kids’ Bullarama, ..... page 2 Twenty-eight gutsy cowboys arrived to was to see people be able to spend New Years participate in the event from Western Can- Eve with their own kids at a family oriented ada and the U.S.; all vying for the sparkling event close to home, and all said they are altrophy buckle, the $5,000 added purse, and a ready looking forward to the next one. Once the Bullarama was over, and the step up in the Elite Professional Bull Riders bulls moved outside, a portable dance floor Association standings. Barriere hometown riders, Justin Davis was laid in front of the rodeo chutes; and and Monty Ross, were in the lineup as well, this was where 400 people boogied the night much to the enjoyment of those in the crowd away and welcomed in the 2013 New Year. RCMP reported no problems from the from this area. Davis made it into the short go round af- beer garden or dance participants; and shutter a good eight second ride on a tough bull tles, cabs, and a few kind folks who provided in the first go. Ross however, was not so rides home, kept the event accident free both fortunate and was not able to stick with his at the facility and on the roads. Once again the community of Barriere first bull for the required eight seconds. Winner of the first go, with a score of 84, showed their spirit and belief in what the was Manitoba’s Zane Lambert; who then North Thompson Agriplex can; they turned went on to also win the final go with an 85.5. out and volunteered to help get the facility The event was hosted by the Farm Kids (which is still undergoing) readied for the Scholarship Fund (FKSF), and was the first Bullarama. The water and electricity was Thirty-three Barriere Elementary students from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Resistance Educa hooked up in theAbuse washrooms the day before fundraising venuegraduated for their newly launched the event, and all of the construction equip-atte FKSF rep Steven with The graduation ceremony wasscholarship a formalprogram. affair in the gymnasium parents, family and friends Puhallo told the sell-out crowd that the eve- ment was moved and stored to make way for and D.A.R.E. t-shirts, and all were toevent show their accomplishments photographer. Fin thethe attendees. ning’s proud successful hadoff raised $5,000 in the livestock andfor The Bucking For The Farm Kids event scholarship dollars which would be used to STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward also partnered with the local 4H, Barriere help rural youth further their education. ..... page 11 In fact, the fund grew even more when and District Riding Club, Barriere SecondJustin Davis on a spinning bull makes a good eight second ride. Babes Shanko, a Barriere resident, was the ary Dry Grad and the Barriere Lions Club lucky winner of the evening’s 50/50 draw, in helping those organizations to raise funds who promptly donated her winnings (over for their own initiatives. A hearty “Well Done!” needs to be given $500) back to the FKSF. Local auctioneer Bruce Williams of to all involved for bringing this first class Haydn Auction Services donated his time event to the North Thompson Agriplex on basis. during the event to live auction a kids Ga- an annual of additional police officers from the surNorth Thompson Star/Journal

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rounding area and from the South-East District On February 18, 2012, at approximately Emergency Response Team. A further perimeter was set up in the subdivi11:30 p.m., members of the Barriere RCMP received a report of a domestic assault between sion, and residents of the immediate area were a common law couple at a residence located evacuated for their safety. Many other residents outside the immediate area were requested to within the District of Barriere on Birch Lane. On their arrival police say a woman was stay inside their homes. Members of the Southeast District Emergency located at a neighbour’s residence with minor A into orbit from movingremoved bull. L bull rider finds himself launched injuries anda fast was from the area by Response Team and of the Lower Mainland EA RS E an T A M T g n E li b m a T he R Emergancy Response Team maintained security police to ensure her safety. Two Barriere RCMP members then went to for public safety while providing assistance to the woman’s residence in an attempt to locate the Southeast District Negotiation Team. The the male suspect, Jordan Leader, 43, and have Southeast District Negotiation Team continued him exit the residence. Members entered the discussions with the male overnight and after home and conducted a search for the male and over 29 hours the male subject exited the garage in the early morning hours and was taken into located him in the garage area. Police say they observed the male with a bolt custody without incident. Residents of the area who were evacuated say action rifle in his hands and the male refused to comply with police instructions to drop the they were relieved to be able to return to their Bullfighterand Juniorthat Loring of rushes in to make a quick and draw the speckled bull ‘Yedi’, homes, andsave, those who left S&E by Bucking choice and not weapon. Concerned for their safety from bucked off cowboy, Chad Davidson; all in a blur of quick thinking action. Cowboys were on the job to ropethe one or male two bulls that wanted to stay in the arena. suspect, the RCMP members repo- permitted to return, were also eager to be able sitioned outside the residence, established a to enter their homes again. Times

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Family for the area when previhicle crash on the Yel- Recreation Society, Club. and swimming goggles ment services offices to Day Auditor will now blasts take place ous commissioner, Bonlowhead on Feb. 1, at $1,000; the North Sofia Kenwalked into the gas officially open the CruzelleMyram, full on When the second Monday nie approximately 8:30a Thompson Communiarrived on Janstation armed with B.C.each forest service centres, and the nedy in February year, retired. p.m. Policeshotgun noted their Foundation, $750; uary 16,in2012, her sawed-off and ties Barriere Elemenprograms and services beginning 2013, when management investigation indicated Lions parents andFeb. six11.sib- tary was awarded a demanded cash. 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It is in the process of gettor, Jesse Pete, was given ers met in Blue River screening ting plans finalized for a Funyoung Runontopeople bring June 16,up at girl, died as a result of riere had a whopping for a five-year jail term, and to get an update on the the Barriere number of renovations Elementary the crash. The of 23.8 21 who that will start in early 5the andage 10kofraces is also bound by driver a 10- growth regional jump economic de- to School. of trailer suffered cent. pilot From a want learn yearthefirearms prohibi- per velopment for the The to first annualmore Bar- summer. 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Pictured are the Kennedys life and took to the air them easier to negotiate million to upgrade its number of top spots; instudent bursaries, and a total of 876 private the BC Winter Games with their seven children; (back row) Pastor Ian Kennedy, Kurt, Clarissa, and twins Sean and Michael. waves for the first time and more wheelchair Valemount distribution cluding Barrierites Dave additional $5,750 dwellings, and having in Vernon to par- an at precisely 10:31 a.m. Front row; Alanna, mom Dianna holding New Year’s baby a, and Jessica. HOME RENOVATION friendly. system. The new system Tremblay, who was the Find the North DO IT YOURSELF OR Sofi CONTRACTOR in grants to local non- a population density ticipate in a three day on 93.1FM, playing a would see the construc- second fastest overall t profi t organizations. 164.7 per square ki- tournament ...continued on page 13 Thompson from Real Feb. 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SPORTS Backyard sledding fun You don’t have to go far to enjoy winter sports in the North Thompson. Pictured are Wendy Cooper, with Austen and Caren Rayburn, getting ready for some sledding at their home on Genier Lake Road, Dec. 27. Wendy and Austen, amidst much laughter, also managed to crash into each other with their sleds, which of course made it just that much more fun. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

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On June 23, the first peared to be pretty hap- Brownmiller, of the to Sicamous on July 6, core. In prepara- way 6 near McLure Church of St. Paul in where they played in the Annual Barriere Bike py with the 2012 event. tion for the project, when the vehicle was Rodeo took place in the Justin Stein is no Barriere, and Clear- Regional Championthe district held an initially stopped for rain. There were a to- stranger to Barriere. water United Church, ships. The Squirt boys information session speeding. During tal of 40 young people The 32-year-old jockey advises he has accepted were very successful, that was open to the interaction with the that participated, rang- grew up in the North a call away from the bringing Barriere home newtwo lady public on January 24. driver, the officer ingBarriere’s in age from to Thompson Valley com- North Thompson to the gold medal, and the doctor, Ilke Marais, A solar aquatics sys- noted several indi14. There were children munity, and is a gradu- another church in New girls won bronze in the was ready tobikes startwith on ate of Barriere Second- Westminster. A Division out of eight on tricycles, tem treats raw sewage cators that caused Sun Peaks built it - teams. training26wheels, and ary. Stein, now a jockey March at the Barand other wastewater him to enter into an Two judges for the teenagers on mountain at Woodbine in Toron- an outdoor stage - and riere Medical Clinic. with biological meth- investigation under bikes. young riders to, won the prestigious they came by the thou- provincial CommuniTheTheThompsonods using plant and the Controlled Drugs were put Enderby through saysfour Queen’s Plate partnered sands to hear Kevin ties in Bloom program Nicola Regional bacterial life. The and Substance Act. stations thatannounced tested their with Strait of Dover, Costner and Modern visited the town of Bargoodbye to fallen District process produces Police service dog skills and knowledge of on June 30, in an excit- West perform. Grant- riere on July 18 and 19, firefighter they will benefit from no foul odour, uses was deployed, and bike safetyBarriere under the ing race that he led from ed, the audience was to evaluate the municiattends $2.1 million from no chemicals, and subsequent to that watchful eyes of local wire-to-wire, and also predominantly female, pality for the 2012 com..... page Tax 6 Canada’s Gas STAR/JOURNAL photo: Bob Hayward treats everything that the driver was arRCMP members. set a track record. With something Costner re- petition. Prior to their Fund an innovacomes into the facil- rested. On for June 22, the now over 700 career marked on early in his arrival, area residents High water levels in the North Thompson River caused youth tive project to reduce Local ity, both liquids andin mid-June grounds at Sam’s Pizza wins as a jockey, this 90 minute performance created a hive of activsignifi cant ground seepage into a property in Exlou. The River Forecast methane emissions and RibMobile House were hometown young man on Saturday, July 7 - re- ity throughout the comSmith, solids. There is no skier, Sara Home Center issued a flood watch for the North Thompson River and tribu- medminding the men ‘who munity as they mowed busy with artisans aris quickly carving himfrom small landfills. waste. Nothing needs wins a gold owners warned taries, which was downgraded high streamfl in under weed-wacked, riving about and putting up self a place in the history got dragged up here that grass, The initiative al with a time of to be to trucked away,ow advisory photo: Margaret Houben fire safety in- Ten brave souls took the plunge to herald in the new year of 2012 with a splash at theSTAR/JOURNAL FortHowever, Ferry Slipthose living along the North Thompson kept their 24Little hours. it’s free”. The concert and in general put the their tents and canoof Canadian Thoroughvolved theSeven placement 106.38, and two sillives lost The 25th annual Little Fort Polar Bear Dip on January 1, 2012, proved to be an unusually mild day for this time of year, with the North Thompson River whereas conventional January 1,plenty during the 26thwaters Annual Polar Bear‘dippers’. Dip the North Thompson River. fingers crossed due to the heavy rains that continued throughout the a series of into fi nishing piescompost in preparation for on bred horse racing. free from ice and of open chillykicked foroff 10 enthusiastic Find more ontouches page 10. on the of treatment is smelly, vers at Sun Peaks, ..... beds page 10 on S/J File photo: musical events at Sun town’s appearance as a Barriere’s 5th Annual During the week of month. the landfill surface uses chemicals, and qualifying her as Celebration of the Arts June 24, a rural property Peaks during the sum- whole. Judges however, over areas where mer. lookdrive at a number of cri- io they headed south often requires truck- a member of the Festival. Unfortunate- that was broken intotouched on Dix- Fairs has been and Exhibi- to to Ontario landfill gas is venting. team sesolidsnear to landfill Gathering Barriere Okanagan a place on Team BC for ing volving at least a dozen Barriere resident teria,spend including tidiness, to ly, at around 8 p.m., by on Creek Road, just this disease to out be tions Association for to Christmas Mobile Alabama The beds metabolize lected to compete or composting. on Friday, Aug. 17. the Canadian Equesproperties being hit. Tom Fennell, was comenvironmental action, mother nature decided especially of Barriere. honoured The prop- their 2011 fair. Their with family. They and will be coming methane produced by erty is near power lines mended for his actions heritage conservation, trian Championships at the BC Winter On Jan. 23, a poParticipants arrived Residents were advised to stir things up, sendin each communi- overall site presen- started their trip on home at the end of the andsteady im- with an access road. on the night of Feb. 21, urban forestry, land- in Bromont, Quebec, in lice from officer far andwith widethe to Games to be vigilant, and rein February. ing landfill, a wicked, ty’s Walk. The 2012 tation scored 97 per December 15, leaving January. participate in and attend September. port suspicious activity mediately reduce its and very strong wind The suspects broke into when he assisted at the scape, turf and ground It’s noted that winSoutheast District Walk in Barriere was cent, the agricultural Darfield with a tankBarriere’s The Bear’s fi rst ShowRCMP reportedNorthat Traffic to the police. scene of an accident on covers, fl oral displays, that uprooted the stakes the garage, damaged global warming im- North ning skier Kate CartUnit seized a lion last year to $199 million this reflect market value as of July 1, Assessment, are appointed annually Thompson Star/Journal to Mackenand non-agricultural of french fry oil, dic skier, Mc- N-Shine in Barriere on 27, aAlex local busiBarriere the Clearwater’s Yellowhead High-roll ful and involveholding canopies, dedicated the door with a pry bar, year. pact by down 21 times. assessment 2011 community or see incorrect information onbyJuly the Ministry of Community, Sport has RCMP family rein radio jammer and a wright zie Livingstone and displays both scored (about 75 litres) and Donald, brought Learn how to August 18, along Airness was broken into in meet ported that on Friday, from $325.5 million on their Judges notice should of more 4,000 decreased way, while working forlast ment. alsocontact visit- our and Cultural Development, and andTentossed everything smashed out than windows brave souls Owners Little Fort; both the Beretta Semi Autoto $320 million this year. office indicated their noticehome between and March properties throughout the North year his 100 per cent, withSun aed cargo basket on the a February bronze1Park medal drug proof the Industrial in 15 toport Road next to the Aug. 24, a Barriere male Agro Road Maintetheas Wildfi re onDragon all overthe the place. Many on family. a piece of machintook plunge to Thompson matic pistol during a Cartwrights and the region can expect to Peaks assessment roll decreased as soon as possible in January,” said hear formal complaints. Barriere and area the livestock sections hitch holding anothfrom the Haywood your kids park. Radio station was arrested after fleeBarriere. Thieves ennance. BC Ambulance Monument and the Fall canopies sustained ery, and also damaged The Kamloops assessment office receive their 2012 assessment notic- from $574 million last year to $531 Held. herald in Jan. the21 & new traffic High- Jims. owner stop Steve on Shannon tered the atyard, cut the ing an assault on a rideresidents total 96 Hoffper er 170 thanks Under 23Avenue thisbeing year. 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During the month of page 11 and radio host Gary on lawnmower; which locks off of two conman, and took 4-H the ‘thank A Barriere man was World Junior Trials were destroyed, and a aportions and phone trying cent power and came to the Barriere A&W. about the same compared to Kamloops assessment roll increased after speaking to one of our apprais- January, office hours are 8:30 a.m. the Littlefew Fort Ferry worth tainers and forced entry Pfeifer first launched the he was driving up Baryou’$13.66 onewith stepalast further two-vehicle fortunate managed toyear’s get assessment it in started with a from theroll,” very through 96 per to killed asked Olympic billion year ers,They theyin mayahad submit a Notice ofattoWhistler 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The lastoutage said Slip on January 1, idea of a show and shine riere Town Road. Police into others. The thieves by applying for special collision north of Avola to escape relatively un- Graham screwdriver. Police reComplaint (Appeal) January 31,Park. telephone number is 250-376-6281 Deputy earlyHeld, hours of Assessor. Tues- $13.68 cent.billion this year; while the several friend byacross 2012, during thep.m. 26thit “Most Valemount and McBride assessment the for an independent review16. by a went or tollthrough free at 1 800 806-6788. home some owners footage in this region the proprecognition for Fennell’s morning of July harmed. By 8:15 viewed of day morning, Jan. Chris Newton to Review collect The District of while doing a radio talk apprehended the man from $187 and million Canada Property Assessment Panel,” erty, For more information, see modest changes in the -10 roll decreased Annual Bear willthe making a mess ingo toshow together, and from adjacent to the Fadear help at the scene, where Investigation revealed was over, Polar and everyone suspects caught on year to $172 million this year. oil addedfor Held.them. 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The passenger, Mountain Office Ser- that young women from to make quality phoThe Valemount pro- three to four out imately Barriere resident Victor vices, joined together for Valley communities had tography instrucThe 63rd North Park ier described the posal would behours a $900for most of Kolman, was confirmed the grand opening of been chosen to represent Thompson Fall Fair tion available within fthe adequate and million project, said their customers, but the NTFFRA, and the and Rodeo was a great deceased at the scene. few electricity the Armour Mountain the area fa- Harwood ent as through Mayor John TELUS crews worked joyThe Zone 2 (Thomp- Art Gallery on August North Thompson Val- success, with just under cilitatedin workshops. hite who, along with Kreke pic- elephant” son-Okanagan) boys 15, inside the Armour ley. The judges awarded 10,000 people attendthroughout the day red Their first and twochief day administram. aple softball team won sil- Mountain Office Servic- Clearwater’s Miss Well’s ing over the course of and into the evening, both nice was to hear tive workshop wasofficer heldLeslie Groulx, ver at the BC Summer es store in the IDA mall. Gray Info Centre, Aliya the weekend. The comreplacing poles and ayed ice. It’sfornotthose just with represented digital Clearwater Bieber, the top spot of munity was filled with Games; the team includwiring to get everyOn the morning of eod, said. eke at the conference. SLR cameras. Ambassador, with the visitors in town for the ed three from Barriere, aced Tuesday, Aug. 14, the telephones back prior-2012 Also at theone’s meeting Invesdidsecond The Nick McInnis, Owen Unity Ride left from Vice-Ambassador titles event and for other acpcw ntified was fiber were M.P.for Cathyonline. 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Simpcw photo: First Jill Nations Doug Brown Fi(left) andSTAR/JOURNAL Blue River’s photo: Mike Jill HaywardBarriere RCMP those that arrived too Haywardadministrator won the BC Heritage evaluation rnative uses of cil members from the (an overallSTAR/JOURNAL 100 kilometres in total, Every year the AlWiegele talk togetherDoug during a break theBlue provincial nals Championship spot photos: Jill Hayward such as fuel pel- STAR/JOURNAL different municipalities oftook 94 place per Simpcw cent) that First Nations administrator Brown (left)atand River’sgovernment Mike Wiegele talkcamps togetheradvised area residents late to find a seat. stopping at conference three Canada Day celebrations at the Barriere Bandshell in Fadear zheimer Society of that they had received in reining competitions held in Valemount on Jan. 16, to discuss economic development in the Barr biotechnology. in the corridor,they regional received Barriere participants a break atthe theevent. economic development conference held in Valemount on Jan. on the way16.overnight, Park, under sunny skies, and with allduring ages from enjoying B.C. chooses a local a number of reported at Maple Ridge on July riere to McBride Corridor. have the markets district representatives, the BC Agricultural eventually arriving at ...continued on page 19 individual or family break-and-enters inS/J File photo: 6-7. 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Ten resolutions for photographers in 2013 When I wrote about New Year’s my resolutions last year I said they weren’t so much resolutions, as they were things I’d been thinking about for some time. This year they could be just as accurately called my photography goals for 2013 rather than my New Year’s resolutions. I also asked members of Canadian-Digital.com for their resolutions. So here are some of the best from them, a couple from other photographer’s blogs I liked, and some of mine. I kept the number at 10, and mixed them into no real order. Too many goals don’t seem to work for me. 1. This is the year to concentrate on personal strengths. So the first resolution might be called “growth”. 2. Plan a trip or photographer’s vacation this year. Be sure to make it about photography, not one of those rushing trips where one hopes for a snap shot or two. For me, the resolution would be, a photographer’s excursion that allows and inspires me to use the equipment, knowledge, and talents I have. 3. Photographers should always make the

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John E n ma n effort to learn new techniques. Maybe by taking a class, or at least buying some books, or CDs, written by accomplished photographic writers. This resolution can be called “education”. 4. I will continue my ongoing quest to organize my old prints and slides. I make this resolution every year. This never-ending struggle has been ongoing for years and may never end. I want to place as many as possible on archival CDs. I suppose this resolution is “organize”. 5. My shop is a great place to interact with others interested in photography; I have a few chairs available, and it is fun to talk about photography. My advice for those that don’t have my convenience is to get together with other photographers with the only goal being to talk about, or do photography. How about search-

ing out photographers interested in the kind of subjects one might like to photograph; for example, collaborate with like-minded enthusiasts and plan an outing, or just get together for refreshments and talk at some local spot. This resolution is “get involved with other photographers”. 6. I could add a lens, or maybe get a newer camera body this year, but I am never really searching. New equipment just happens, there isn’t any one camera or lens that I require. However, because I prefer to purchase used equipment, I am always on the lookout for bargains that fit the kind of photography I do. So the resolution for this year should be to sell something that I am not using, and buy something that I will use. 7. Many photographers are participating on “photographic challenges”. Anything that gets us out with

our camera has got to be good. Whatever the challenge may be, whether about some specific subject like photographing all the bridges in one’s area, or a photo-a-day for some period of time. As I’ve stated before, anything that gets us out with our camera has got to be good. So this resolution might be “take on a challenge”. 8. Study famous photographers, and look at lots of photos. When I am interested in a new subject I begin by doing an internet search on photographers that worked in that specific area. Then I find their books or photographs and choose an image and try to figure out why it works. This resolution will be to “look at lots of photographs” this year. 9. “Out of Chicago” blogger, Chris Smith, wrote, “Slow down. This was my resolution two years ago and it changed my photography. I decided to buy that new tripod.” And he continues by saying, “Before this I was taking too many pictures.” He explains that by reducing his captures, “I actually had many more keepers. So take your time with each

shot.” I like what he wrote so this resolution will be “slow down and take more time”. 10. The last is from photographer, Ming Theinb, “(Be) More ruthless with the seeing and editing process; conditioning oneself to throw out the crap is the only way to keep

improving.” This resolution is “quality not quantity”. I am sure readers will make their own resolutions for the year we have just begun. What could they be? I can only imagine. Let me know. I wish you and yours the best in the New Year.

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250-674-2674 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, Jan 19 - Citizen of the Year Banquet, 6pm @ Lions Hall. Tickets $18/person, available at the Star/Journal & NTVIC. 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Jan 26 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops. Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. Music by Union Jack. Tickets call: 250-372-0091 or 250-374- 1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www. 2774. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Darecey 250-318-975. Jan 27 - Alzheimer’s/Investor’s Group Walk for Memories Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Feb 2 - Clearwater Health & Wellness Expo, 10am-4pm @ Tues. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, Clearwater Secondary 672-9627 Feb 2 - Birchleg at Candle Creek Ski Trails, sponsored by Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Wells Gray Outdoors Club, info call 250-674-2327. Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Mar 1 - World Day of Prayer, 10am @ St. George’s RC Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Church, Barriere. Refreshments to follow. Everyone Jones 250-957-8440. welcome. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & Mar 23 - NT Fish & Game Club Wild Game Banquet, 5:30pm bonspiels. @ the Fall Fair Hall. Tickets $25/person, call 250-672-1070. Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC Apr 13-14 - Antique Appraisal Weekend, 10am-5pm @ Little from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. Fort Hall. more info call 250-672-5660. All welcome. Apr 27-28 - Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show Barriere Elementary PAC: 2nd Tues. of mth, 8:45am, call @ NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info call: 250-319-8023. 672-9916. Barriere Fibre Arts. Every Tuesday, 7-9pm at NTVIC, from Apr 27-28 - 6th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival @ Oct-Apr. Nominal attendance fee. All welcome. NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info call: 250-672-9330. Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 7pm 672-9681. Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am-Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message). Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, Barriere Genealogy Club. Meet every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121

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on Sept. 10. Owner and more to come in. cial mention was given to core. In prepara- way 6 near McLure attending the BC Se- operator Steve Shannon The 911 Golf Tour- the Wildfire Monument tion for the project, when the vehicle was 2011 nior Games in Burnaby said he was broadcasting nament went as planned and overall community the district held an initially stopped for CCNA returned home medal at a low wattage until the on Aug. 25, with 16 involvement. When the information session speeding. During winners. The Barriere- CRTC paperwork and teams made up of com- judges were presenting that was open to the interaction with the Senior Carpetnew Bowlers Barriere’s lady permits came through, petitors from Clearwater, the award, they told the public on January 24. driver, the officer Team 1, Donna Smith something he was legally Barriere, Kamloops and group that Barriere’s doctor, Ilke Marais, A solar aquatics sys- noted several indiand Sharon Marsh won permitted to do as long the Lower Mainland. At profile book was one of was ready to start on as no one sent in a com- the end of the day, the the best they had ever tem treats raw sewage cators that caused bronze playing in the Flu shots or March 26 at and the Ernie Bar- plaint to the CRTC. But tournament raised ap- seen. and other wastewater him to enter into an pairs sections, mask, health riere Medical Clinic. with biological meth- investigation under workersProvincial told Yungen, Nina Clearwahe noted that in June, proximately $8,000. The 2012 Starting this year The ods using plant and the Controlled Drugs ters, and ThompsonLynn Innes, the CRTC did received a As always, the Terry Winter Fair at the North ..... page 3 Enderby Nicola earned silver inRegional thesays three- complaint, and on Sept. Fox Run in Barriere was Thompson Agriplex was bacterial life. The and Substance Act. goodbye to fallen team division. 9 they contacted Shan- well attended on Sept. well attended throughDistrict announced process produces Police service dog A will totalbenefit of 86from rid- non and requested that 16, with 86 registered out the weekend, District back windfirefighter they no foul odour, uses was deployed, and to education ers tookmillion part in attends the 6th he stop broadcasting participants, raising over ing up with the lamb and Barriere $2.1 from no chemicals, and subsequent to that priorities annual Barriere until the permits were $6,243 from the commu- beef auction on Mon..... page Tax 6Toy Canada’s Gas treats everything that the driver was arSchool District 73 Run onforSaturday, Sept. officially through. Shan- nity. day, Sept. 24. Coordina..... page 8 Fund an innovacomes into the facil- rested. 8. Once again, it was a non therefore stopped Miss Oates, a teach- tors reported that there tive project to reduce Local youth ity, both liquids and roaring success in sup- broadcasting at noon on er at the Barriere El- were 450 people in atmethane emissions skier, Sara Smith, solids. There is noSTAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward Mobile Homeand Sept. 10, and said he will ementary organized the tendance at the Agriplex port of the Barriere from landfills. wins a gold medwaste. needs Districtsmall Food Bank. resume broadcasting as school’s Terry Fox Run. on the Sunday evening owners warned Fall Fair named its Nothing newest Ambassadors TheBarriere initiative with a Ambastime of toFair beand trucked away, al (NTFFRA) Elementary soonbrave as he receives the It was held on Sept. 20. awards banquet and STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben about fire safety in- Ten The North Thompson Fall Rodeo Association’s souls took the plunge to herald in the new year of 2012 with a splash at the Little Fort Ferry Slip volved placement 106.38, and two silwhereas conventional Laskovic andfor Artthis time of year, with School the welcomed three permits. 225 children who dance. Seven lives lost The 25th annual Little Fort Polar Bear The Dip on January 1, 2012, proved to be an unusually mild day the North Thompson River sador Program held its Coronation on Aug. 30, at the Ridge in on January 1,plenty during the 26thwaters Annual Polar Bear‘dippers’. Dip into the North Thompson partner to withRiver. free The from ice of Hosopen chillyparticipated for 10 enthusiastic moreCouncil on BC page 10. of newcompost teachers.....inbeds Septem4thandAnnual were suc- FindTeam went versGray at Info SunCentre, Peaks, treatment is smelly, page 10 on S/J File photo: awarded Barriere. The judges Clearwater’s Miss Well’s open gallery ber: landfill Justin Hummel, riders the surface pice Bike Challenge took cessful in reaching their a team of.....eight The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s (NTFFRA) Ambassador Program held itsand Coronation qualifying on Thursday, Aug. 30, at the her Ridge in as uses chemicals, page 10 Aliya Bieber (center), the top spot of Ambassador, with the Vice-AmbasBarriere. Previously called the NTFFRA Queen Pageant, this will mark the 63rd year that young women from Valley communities have been chosen who would be teaching over areas where place on Sept. 9. Four goal, bringing in just to the Canadian Interrequires truckto represent the NTFFRA, and the North Thompson Valley. often The judges awarded Clearwater’s Miss Well’s Gray Infomember Centre, Aliya Bieberof (center),the the sadorheaded titles going to Barriere residents, Miss Sam’saPizza & Rib House, that has been touched Fairs and Exhibito drive to Ontario they south top spot io of Ambassador, with the Vice-Ambassador titles going to Barriere residents, Miss Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, Kaitlain Chantler (left), and Miss the Kindergarten/Grade provincial Equestrian landfill gas is venting. riders left from the Bar- over $455. Okanagan team ing solids to Baille’s Towing, Alisha Gotro.Chantler Find more coverage aboutand the event in our Baille’s next issue oflandfill the Star/Journal,Alisha due to hit newsstands on Sept. 13/12 seKaitlain (left), Miss Towing, Gotro. disease to be tions for to spend Christmas 1 class; Alexis Gartrell, by rierethis North Thompson At Association the annual ComChampionships in Bro- to Mobile Alabama or composting. The beds metabolize lected to compete especially honoured their 2011 In fair. Bloom Their with family. They who was to teach the Funeral Services offi ce, munities mont, Quebec. They and will be coming Best Dressed methane produced by at the BCB Winter On Jan. 23, a posite thepresentheir on home at the end of Kingergarten class; and in and each four leftcommunifrom the overall Award gala, judges started came home withtrip a Team Businesses the landfill, and imin February. lice officer for with there the Games Little15, Britches recognized fire’sfindprogress, and the Brandy Simpson, the lit- ty’s Clearwater office,2012 to tation that visited Bronze Medal in Reinand 3q23 Chromosome Walk. The scored Barriere 97 per December leaving January. be laid against them as well. said Cadwallader, “If residents anything North Thompson Star/Journal named mediately reduce supits meet up somewhere on commented that Barri- ing, withmarks 25 year winSoutheast District RCMP Cst. Evan Cadwallader says a missing or anything suspiciousIt’s pleasenoted contact service, volunteerism, efforts of the that fire crew. eracy and numeracy senior competiDisorder. Walk in Barriere was cent, the agricultural Darfield with a tankBarriere’s NorWinners of the large number of stolen items were recovered the RCMP.” l Barriere RCMP are advising resiarea anniversary global warming im- North North Thompson No ning skier Kate CartTraffic Unit seized a from the residence, many of which have He noted that it appears so far that at least dents that over the past two weeks they have and community involveThe nominees for theFall port teacher. the Yellowhead Highere’s fi rst year Communitor Darcey Woods of On Tuesday, Sept. 25 lion last year to $199 million this reflect market value as of July 1, Assessment, are appointed annually Thompson Star/Journal dedicated to Macken- and non-agricultural ful of french oil, dic skier, Alex McFair’s Best Decorated Fai ..... pagefry 11 been identified and returned to their owners; a dozen properties have been hit, with a numreceived a number of reported break-andpact by 21 times. Business Contest Bu year. Clearwater’s assessment roll 2011 or see incorrect information by the Ministry of Community, Sport has family inwere radio jammer and a wright ment by each receiving 2012 Citizen of The Learn Barriere way, Livingstone which markedand the displays ties in Bloom committee (about Barriere 75 andlitres) junior commembers of the Clearbut a large amount of the recovered prop- ber of them in more rural settings.Barriere He also announced enters. and Donald, brought how to ra- zie just before ann fromboth $325.5 scored million last on their notice should contact our and Culturalmale Development, and meet Owners of more than 4,000 decreased Ten brave souls erty remains unclaimed. He advises area advises residents to be vigilant, and if they Last week a 30-year-old from press time last Friday: pre both the Beretta SemiDiamond Auto- Little the Queen’s the YearFort; Award1st were resdio station, drug The Bear properties winning kilometre point. 100 hadto $320 done acent, remarkable Whitney Watsonwater RCMP detachthis year. office as indicated their noticewho between February 1 and March 15 tocheck their outbuildings, see anything suspicious to contact the police. throughout the North year his family. permillion withSun apetitor cargo basketon on the home bronze medal proof - Interior Savings residents to please Kamloops, is living inathe Barriere area, took the after plungebeing to Thompson Ins and Jubilee Reidents Houben 93.1FM, At theregion time can a total job, assessment accomplishing the Wilson Salmon Arm, and Traffi Cartwrights the matic pistol a roll decreased as soon asof possible in January,” saidinment hear formal complaints. expect of to Peaks garages, etc. in case the thefts have notMedal. been during “We think this suspect has been inMargaret the area Insurance was found possession of property fromc ServicBarriere and area the$574 livestocklastsections hitch holding anothfromThe and the Haywood your kids 2nd - Yellowhead noticed. for at least two months,”and said the Keith Constable. Moore, with was therefore yearmore to $531 comprising Held. Kamloops assessment office their 2012 had assessment notic- from cipients stop were on presented live for the $1,682.54 already work ofmillion a much the teammultiple re- break-and-enters, essayexecuted a onControlled herald in last the several new receive Pioneer Residence Pio traffic High- Jims. “The thefts have mostly involved indusThe male who was arrested is now out on arrested. Police two other persons theRenfrew Jan. 21 & 22 residents total 96 per er 170 thanks Norams Under 23 3rd - Interior Savings million thisbeing year. “If a 7litres, property owner is still is located at 805 Avenue es in the next fewexperienced days. 8second 1 9 5 5 0 0 1 7 medal, medals Moore being named months, went off the air been raised, with a bit experienced group. Spesults. A Drugs and tools, and their metal items,” bale and at back inathe community. scene are being investigated and chargesSubstances may trial equipment, with year with a.....splash at Cre Union Credit In comparison the came City of to concerned about theirA&W. assessmentWorld in Kamloops. DuringTrials the month of homes in this region are page 11 a“Most power and phone cent and 4-H the Barriere Junior Diamond Jubilee Medal Citizen of the Year by Individual Bronze search warrant at a propafter speaking to one of our appraisJanuary, office hours are 8:30 a.m. the Little Fort Ferry worth about the same compared to Kamloops assessment roll increased an SERVING THE NORTH THOMPSON VALLEY FROM HEFFLEY CREEK TO BLUE LU RIVER outage in theroll,”very through 96 year per to Medal had Olympic $13.66 with billion alast ers,They they in mayDressage submit asked a Notice toWhistler 5:00 Monday toEast Friday. The year’s assessment said from ceremony hosted by the judges. Moore didn’t was ofat erty onp.m.,Adams Slip on January 1, last Complaint (Appeal) January telephone number Road is 250-376-6281 Graham Deputy earlyHeld, hours of Assessor. Tues- $13.68 cent.billion this year; while the several friend by across by Shelley Mills of 31,Park. Forest Service in Senator Nancy Green believe the news of his 2012, during the 26th “Most home owners in this region Valemount and McBride assessment won for an independent review by a or toll free at 1 800 806-6788. day morning, Jan. Chris Newton and Canada to collect The District of Raine and MP Cathy award at first, but once Langley. Louis Creek. During the For more information, go to Annual Polar Bear will see modest changes in the -10 roll decreased from $187 million Property Assessment Review Panel,” Premier search of the property, year to $172 million this year. oil added Held.them. Christy www.bcassessment.ca. per17, cent to +5 peracent range.” ve- last after single Sandra Burkolder for Much Barriere received a McLeod on Oct. 10, in the news had sunk in, Dip into the North Barriere’s assessment roll “Property owners who feel thatMonday, The pledged Property her Follow BClocated Assessment on Twitter, Kamloops. Recipients he stated, “I didn’t do it Clark sup- North members and January 30,Assessment 2012 Thompson Star/Journal hicle traffic accident converted their 1994 to their surprise, grant from Canada’s decreased from $201.7 mil- their property assessment does not Review Panels, independent of BC YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 7 8 1 9 5 5 0 0 1River. 7 Thompson port to getting addiseized over 240 marithat involved an Argo Delica Mitsubishi their oil stocks took Gas Tax Fund of were; North Thompson all by myself; no matter The participants were tional electrical power juana plants and to Star/Journal editor Jill what I did, I had good Maintenance van to run on waste 3,100 kmsCREEK from $6.7 to close install SERVING THERoad NORTH THOMPSON VALLEY FROMthem HEFFLEY TOmillion BLUE RIVER from Little Fort, for Yellowhead Mining’s 15 pounds of dried mariplow truck and a vegetable oil, and Darfield to Sault Ste. a waste water system Hayward (Louis Creek), support from the comClearwater and Chu Donald Turtiak (Blue munity.” proposed Harper Creek juana. power pole. Fortu- acted on a plan being Marie. From Ontar- for the downtown River), Jean Nelson The new four-way project. Without the Chua. M a y 2 7 , 1nately 9 2 0 no – Jone a n uwas ary 4, 2013 (Clearwater), Geordie stop at the corner of premier’s commitment Barriere area resihurt in the incident, Oviatt, Neil Schulz to fast-track the translocated permawould be destination and Manne Salle (Barri- Barriere Town Road Thewho family dents are wishes interin thetocommutourism. Mike Wiegele took down (McKinley), Bill Car- mission line, the proere), Tina Donald (Bar- and Salle Road (next let in everyone know which ested photography The situation in has ambitious the planspower for and phone riere), Dr. Nathan Mat- to the post office) kept posed copper-gold-silver that we together lost an immichael (Trisha), Cory joined to unt is not so bad Blue River pluslines there isacross from thew (Barriere), Carman local RCMP busy the mine would not begin The sudden appearportant person club. from Carmichael (Holly a camera l manyform residenca proposal to the develop Smith (Barriere), and week the signs went up. construction before Esso station. BC ance Oct. 3, of four giour lives. Jackson), Ray, Lee One of the Pat firstpassed items glacier skibusinesses there year-round 2017. Clark’s announce- ant boulders placed in Keith Moore (Barri- Although many drivHydro had the power away peacefully on and Chris Stewart, on their agenda heir own backup ing nearwas Valemount. back on after approx- and her great-grand- ment could move that pairs kitty-corner to ere). Not in attendance ers were seeing the new themake evening ofTheJanuto quality phodate up to 2015, and each other on Barriere were Clearwater medal signs and stopping, a Valemount pro- three to four ary 4,the2013, atwould the beimately children Lacy and construction could begin town Road certainly had recipients Muriel Irene large number of motortography instrucier described posal a $900 hours for most of Bailey Oviatt, Serena age ofavailable 92. million tion within with a year or two. Hav- locals scratching their Dunford, and Pauline ists were still driving on f adequate and project, theirsaid customers, but Carmichael, Eden and Pat was born on through. This kept poing more electrical power heads as to why they Gregory. the area through faent electricity as Mayor John Harwood TELUS crews worked Neve Carmichael. May 27,in1920. Pat was with Kevin Skrepnek, lice on the alert as they and having it more se- were there? However, cilitated workshops. hite elephant” who, along Kreke throughout the day Officer continuously stopped marriedfirst to Bill (passed ranching historian. A memorial gath- cure would also help at- District of Barriere CAO Information Their two day administram. and chief and into the evening, 1984) in 1944. They spent many years ering will be held on tract other businesses in Colleen Hannigan had for Kamloops Fire the offenders, and pointwas nice to hear tive Groulx, workshop wasofficer heldLeslieShe replacing poles with and May 26, 2013, 1 p.m., addition to Yellowhead. the answer. “The rocks, Centre - Wildfire ed out the signs. ranched thedigital Sulli- Clearwater as a volunteer ice. 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As a result, extra Memories in son Fall Fair Ro- ER’S imately 100 Thompson Terry ingthe members of SotheMLA Cowboy Hall and of Fame FUNERAL and his family, to travel tures and property delin- Bottrell Creek Road members were called out of Alzheimer deo Association was invited to the Lake, Prince GeorgeNorthofThompson Fall in 2006. SERVICES, Salmon to Boston for important eators. Together with the area. Although the for assistance through ciety B.C. in Barpublicly congratunce represented Valemount Fair, and Pat is survived by Arm, (250) 833-1129. medical treatment. 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Fall Fair names its newest Ambassadors

Area property assessments show Police warn of thefts in area modest changes for homeowners 7

OBITUARIES

In Loving Memory 8

Patricia Mary Stewart as a top priority lectricity chosen OCTOBER 2012

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Thursday, January 10, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal

New Year’s Eve

Bullarama Thank You

The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund would like to thank the following sponsors, volunteers and staff for making our 1st Annual New Year’s Eve Fundraiser such a big success! Thanks to your support we raised over $10,000 towards scholarships for rural youth! Make sure you stay in touch with us at facebook.com/farmkidsfund for upcoming event announcements!

SPONSORS:

Country 103 (CJKC-FM Kamloops, BC) North Thompson Star/Journal Community Futures – Thompson Country Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band Kinder Morgan Urban Systems

STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS

Barriere Lions Barriere & District Riding Club Bob Black Brian Sabyan Bruce Williams/Haydn Auction Services Cameron Kerslake Chona Archuckin Cole Scott Dale Wallace Dallas Rivet Dan and Donna Meek Darcey Woods Deana Lebourdais Dorothy Mairs Doug and Judy Davis

Thompson Valley Charters Puhallo Ranch North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association North Thompson Agriplex Wildland Protection Services White Earth Logging The Horse Barn

Dustin Pawloff Ed Lebourdais Evelyn Pilatzke Frank and Barb Gordon Glenda Feller Hannah Feller Harold Huff Howie Reimer Ian Mitchell and family Jamie Myram Jen Kerslake Jennifer Puhallo Jeremy Willis Jill and Bob Hayward Josh Klossin Judy Hulme Julie-Anne Brown Junior Loring Karl Rainer

Barriere 911 Responders Insight Tire and Auto Media Esteem Business Services Mitchell Cattle Company Willis Entertainment MTMB Productions Kicking Country Enterprises

Ken Beharrell Katie Holland Kyle Stewart Larry Holland Laura Mairs Leanna Mitchell Len van Nieuwkerk Lisa Perry Lloyd Abbey Louis ‘Big Rig’ McIvor Luke Pozzabon Madison Kerslake Mark Anderson Mike Jasper Monique Vek Norval and Eleanor Anderson Ozias Gordon Paul and Barb Morris Peter Olsen

FARM KIDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND “A non-profit organization committed to rural youth pursuing higher education”

664 Seton Place, Kamloops BC V2B 1X4 •250-371-7654

www.farmkidsfund.ca • facebook.com/farmkidsfund.ca

WHO WE ARE

The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund is an incorporated non-profit organization that helps deserving rural youth further their education. Our purpose is the creation of a scholarship fund for rural youth in British Columbia. Our goal is to provide $10,000 in scholarship awards in our first year (2012/2013). The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund monies will be awarded to graduating grade 12 students in rural communities to help them further their education whether it’s trades, college, or university. Our mandate is to raise funds through the production of events that promote agri-tourism and the western, rural lifestyle.

Randy Frederick Renee Gotfriedson Rod MacBeth Ron and Audrey Lanoe Sandra Desau Schania Perry Schaan Perry Steve Sigurdson Steven Puhallo Susan Edgell Sylvia Chivers Tara Perry Tom and Francine Kempter Tri-Service Contracting Tristan Brackman Viola Lebourdais Wendy Sabyan Yellowhead 4H Club

and all those whose names we unfortunately do not know