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Residents of Squam Bay recently decided that a yard sale would be a great way to do some spring cleaning around their homes. As a result, on Saturday, Apr. 20, a number of tables were set up on the grass at the Squam Bay Hall, much to the delight and curiosity of two area youngsters. Pictured are (l - r) Isabelle Maddocks-Puetz and Gavin Van Sickle checking out some of the for sale items for sale.
B.C. NDP candidate Kathy Kendall door knocks in Barriere ..... page 6
Free Dump Day coming May 11
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Hazardous waste included
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Barriere going to referendum
Meet The Candidates for
16.6 per cent of eligible voters choose referendum for borrowing $1.2 million to facilitate water main upgrade
the Kamloops-North Thompson riding at the upcoming All Candidates Forum to be held in Barriere, on May 3, 7 p.m. at the Fall Fair Hall on Barriere Lakes Road. It is hosted by the Star/Journal.
By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal
April 27 & 28 2013 9am to 5pm Daily Barriere, BC
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Find the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show Program & Schedule of Events inside this issue. Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show On April 27 and 28, 2013, the community of Barriere and the North Thompson Fall Fair Facility,
including the brand new North Thompson Agriplex, will be hosting its first annual Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show.
The event will presented in an upbeat, high-energy environment, which will showcase the benefits of
living in rural BC, and the many varied opportunities that can be found here.
The Expo will feature well known and respected speakers, demonstrations, workshops, interactive kids
areas, and even a baby sitting service. It will also feature the annual Barriere Celebration of Art as a part of its venue.
The Trade Show is open to both local and out of town vendors, and we would like to invite you to join
us in a presentation worthy of the great lifestyle we enjoy in rural communities. Booths are available to businesses and non-profits. Please turn the page and find out why this is a great opportunity to present your business or association to the public.
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It’s official, Barriere will be holding a referendum on the question of borrowing $1.2 million dollars to upgrade the water main on Barriere Town Road. At the April 22, District of Barriere Council meeting, staff reported that as of 4 p.m., April 22, 2013, a determination of the results of the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) was certified by the Corporate Officer. The AAP had been initiated to determine whether more than 10 percent of eligible voters wanted the required ‘assent of the electors’, for borrowing up to $1.2 million to facilitate a water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road, to be decided by referendum. Of the 1377 eligible voters in the water service area, 229 elector response forms were received, which works out to 16.6 percent, well over the required 10 percent. Council members passed a motion that the referendum process be started immediately. Now that the referendum process has started, the District will have 80 days in which to carry out the referendum. To meet legislated require-
ments for Other Voting, the earliest possible date that general voting can be held would be Saturday, May 25, with a mandatory advance voting opportunity being held 10 days prior on Wednesday, May 15. Council members passed a vote that these be the dates for the voting. Council members also passed a vote that the wording of the referendum question be as follows: “Are you in favour of the District of Barriere Council adopting Bylaw No. 102, a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) for the proposed water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road?” When a bylaw is involved, either a copy of the full bylaw or a synopsis of the bylaw must be included in the formal notice. Council must approve the use of a synopsis instead of the full bylaw. Council members passed a motion to use a synopsis of the bylaw. Part of the process will involve the appointment of Election Officers, as per Section 41 of the Local Government Act. A Chief Election Officer and a Deputy Chief Election Officer must be appointed. Council passed a motion that Colleen Hannigan, CAO, who has signifi-
cant experience working municipal elections, and has taken the election training provided by the Local Government Management Association (LGMA), be appointed Chief Election Officer, and that Tasha Buchanan,Administrative Assistant, who has also take the LGMA Election training, be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer. The schedule of the process is as follows: May 2 and 9 - required notice for voting and request for applications for scrutineers in two consecutive weeks of the local newspaper (the Star/Journal) May 3-10 - applications for scrutineers received May 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - advance voting May 25, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - general voting May 27-29 - declaration of results June 3 - application for judicial recount or adoption of borrowing bylaw if no judicial recount required June 7 - judicial recount (if required) and adoption of borrowing bylaw July 3 - quashing period for bylaw (if no recount) July 8 - quashing period for bylaw (if recount done) July 18 - deadline for fall borrowing request to TNRD
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Chinese bank backs Kitimat refinery
Van Damme gets Exemplary Service Medal Clearwater Times Former Clearwater-based conservation officer Kevin Van Damme was one of 10 members of the Conservation Officer Service to have been awarded Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medals recently by Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon. An expert in predator attack investigations, Van Damme is a leader on the Conservation Officer Service predator attack team. As a conservation officer of over 20 years, Van Damme has worked in Surrey, Clearwater and currently serves in Kamloops. He is married with a young family. In 2009 Van Damme was named the Outstanding Conservation Officer of the Year. Even though he is now based out of Kamloops, Van Damme plans to live in Clearwater until his house sells.His fellow conservation officer Warren Chayer continues to work out of Clearwater. The conservation officer who was chosen to fill Van Damme’s position was given the option of living in Clearwater or Kamloops, and he chose to live in Kamloops.There are presently five Field COs working the Thompson Fraser Zone, which includes the Clearwater, Kamloops and Lillooet regions. The Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal recognizes peace officers who have completed 20 years of exemplary service with organizations that employ peace officers, including the Conservation Officer Service. The Ministry of Environment’s Conserva-
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Kevin Van Damme steps onto a boardwalk with one of his cougar hounds. The former Clearwaterbased conservation officer was recently awarded an Exemplary Service Medal.
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tion Officer Service is the province’s primary responder to human-wildlife conflicts where there is a risk to public safety, conservation concerns or where significant property damage has occurred. In addition to regular uniformed members, the Conservation Officer Service’s Provincial Investigations Branch conducts large-scale industrial or commercial crime investigations.
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Jifa, deputy head of investment banking at the Chinese bank, said in the statement: “We are very pleased to be working toward a comprehensive agreement to finance a refinery in Canada, which is planning to export refined fuels to China and other Asian countries in the future.” Black released a Mustel Group poll in February that found three out of four B.C. residents support the idea to refine crude oil in Kitimat rather than export the raw product, diluted bitumen from the Alberta oil sands, by tanker. The same poll found that 57 per cent respondents opposed the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project. Black has suggested his project may grow to include an alternative pipeline proposal, or oil shipped by the CN Rail line that already connects the Edmonton area with the North Coast.
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Dix opposes major pipeline expansion By Tom Fletcher Black Press NDP leader Adrian Dix has indicated he won’t support the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby. Announcing his environment policy in Kamloops Monday, Dix stuck with his longstanding position that Kinder Morgan Canada must formally apply to twin its 60-year-old pipeline before he offers an opinion on it. But he added that he would not support a “fiveor six-fold” increase in oil tanker traffic from the company’s Westridge Marine Terminal shipping facility. Vancouver should not become a “major export oil port,” Dix said. Kinder Morgan is in the preliminary stages
of applying for permits to nearly triple the capacity of its pipeline to about 850,000 barrels a day of crude oil. A company spokesman said last year that would mean more than 300 tankers a year traveling Burrard Inlet. That would be a steep increase over the current traffic. Increased export demand for Alberta oil sands crude brought a high of 69 tankers to Burnaby in 2010, but just 32 tankers were loaded in 2011. The NDP has opposed the competing Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, which would carry Alberta oil sands crude to an export terminal at Kitimat. The B.C. Liberals have demanded five conditions for any expansion of heavy oil pipelines across B.C., including “world class” land and marine spill response capacity and a “fair share” of economic benefits.
Conservative Government launches call for proposals to increase opportunities for women in non-traditional roles OttawaCathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops- ThompsonCariboo was pleased to promote on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, a called for projects that will increase opportunities for women in non-traditional roles, as part of a call for proposals to increase economic opportunities for women in Canada. “Through Budget 2013, our government is committed to creating a strong economy and women are key to Canada’s economic success,”
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ith less than one month to go to the provincial election, all the players of the drama are in place. Some – like the BC Conservatives – have been rehearsing their lines loudly and longly. Others – like the Green Party and even the NDP – are just starting to make their presence felt on the stage. And then there are the BC Liberals, who seem to have been in a situation of almost permanent campaigning since Gordon Campbell stepped down as leader some two and a half years ago. What is now needed to complete the show is the presence – and the voice – of the people. And what we should remember at this point – all smoke and mirrors, scriptwriters and noisy claques to one side – is that this is far more than theatre. We, the electorate, are not simply an audience. We are employers, and the politicians – no matter their party affiliations or ideological alignment – are the applicants hopeful of being hired as our representatives. Their pay will come out of our pockets, and their decisions will have a very real impact on the course of our lives for the next four years. Like any employer, we have the right to ask questions of potential employees, and make note of straightforward answers, as well as evasions and attempts to obscure the truth. Our participation in the election, particularly when ballots are cast, is vital to the process. This is more than a matter of the usual lecture about civic responsibility, low voter turnout and the importance of stepping up and being counted. The choice is ours. Black Press / Peace Arch New
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North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre becomes a registered Society To the editor; The “North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society”, located in Clearwater, officially became a Society on March 19, 2013. As you may know, the Centre has been in operation for three years under the umbrella of Yellowhead Community Services, and the Aboriginal Engagement Success By 6. We will continue to work closely with these and other agencies and organizations such as the Michif Historical and Cultural Preservation Society, and the Secwepemc museum. There is no other such centre between Valemount and Kamloops. Aboriginal awareness and tourism opportunities are lacking in the North Thompson Valley, and have been identified in many tourism plans. Our Centre will benefit all people in the community and be a great asset for our tourism industry, sustaining economic development activity in the area by providing workshops and educational activities for locals
and tourists alike to share in the Aboriginal Culture. Our vision is to create a local Cultural Interpretive Centre in Clearwater for the North Thompson Valley, which will benefit both the community and tourists by building bridges and bringing awareness between the First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Pioneers and others by teaching and giving hands on experience to all of those wishing to engage. We value your personal interest and support and invite you to our new location at #211 - 117 Clearwater Station Road. I encourage you to drop into the Centre to meet with the volunteers and Board members and talk to us about our vision for the future of the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Clearwater. Thank you. Yours in Community Spirit Cindy Wilgosh North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society, Chairperson
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B.C. Liberals running scared VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal Party deserves credit for releasing its policy book in full on the eve of the formal election campaign. That’s about the only positive thing to be said about it. For those who take the time to read party leader Christy Clark’s 40-page booklet, there are a few nuggets of news. For instance, a re-elected B.C. Liberal government would continue its justice reform agenda by moving traffic ticket disputes out of courtrooms, as they did with impaired driving cases. Most of it consists of glowing descriptions of the government’s 12-year record, and attacks on the NDP of the kind that are not normally seen in a platform. This is consistent with Clark’s style since she was anointed party leader two years ago. The main focus, as revealed in February’s throne speech, is a plan to pay off B.C.’s growing debt and perhaps even get rid of the provincial sales tax with an Alberta-style “prosperity fund” from liquefied natural gas exports. Whether this is from imposing a new export tax on LNG or simply from a windfall of gas royalties is not clear. Clark and her energy minister contradicted each other on that when it was announced, and the platform doesn’t shed any new light. All we have is a big logo on the side of Clark’s campagn bus declaring “DEBT FREE B.C.” As I’ve written before, there is plenty of real evidence of a
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Tom Fletcher huge new LNG industry in the making. As for paying off the $60 billion debt that the B.C. Liberals’ preelection budget predicts will keep growing, cartoonist Adrian Raeside summed it up best: LNG revenues are “Christy Clark’s invisible friend.” Clark finished up last week with stops in Terrace and Prince Rupert, promising an LNG windfall for local governments as well. She repeated the platform’s attack line that the NDP are going to wreck the trillion-dollar LNG boom with a Quebecstyle moratorium on “fracking” to extract gas from deep shale formations.
That’s not an outright lie, but it’s almost as speculative as Clark’s notions of a 30-year windfall that could at best barely start during the next four-year term. The NDP are not calling for a moratorium on natural gas production. They’re calling for yet another “review,” one of many vague, wobbly positions that have been adopted by both dominant parties. An earlier premier named Glen Clark became famous for “freezing” things like ferry fares and car insurance rates. Now Christy Clark is “freezing” personal income tax rates for five years, and carbon tax rates too. That implies she’s planning to win this election and the next one, at a time when it is unclear whether she can even hold her own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey. The B.C. Liberals will cut small business taxes by a point, some
time in the next five years. They will also increase income tax on large businesses and personal income of more than $150,000, but that’s not mentioned in their platform, since it goes against 12 years of their policy as a government. • A clarification of last week’s column on the B.C. Conservative platform. Leader John Cummins informs me his plan to phase out the carbon tax does not include reversing the personal and business income tax rate reductions that were legislated as the fuel tax reached its current level. The platform asserts that total provincial revenues will continue to rise in the next four years, despite the uncompensated loss of $1 billion from the carbon tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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NDP candidate Kathy Kendall door knocks in Barriere By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal
not happy with the BC Liberals performance.” “Some people will always vote NDP, some will always vote for whatever the right wing party of the day is; but a lot of people are now looking at what the NDP has to offer.” What does Kendall see as the main issues in the North Thompson? “Jobs and the economy,” said Kendall, “I’ve talked to people in Vavenby about the Yellowhead Mine, and I’ve talked to some environmentalists. One issue that I have is the height of the tailings pond…. I want to see an aggressive environmental review.” She notes that if the “environmental process is vigorous and comprehensive”, and “the mine passes”, she would be in favour of the mine going ahead. Asked what her thoughts would be on trying to access more power for the NT Valley, Kendall said that is she is elected that is something she would push for.
B.C. NDP candidate for KamloopsNorth Thompson, Kathy Kendall, recently made her second stop into the community of Barriere in just over a month. Previously she had been “doing some door knocking” with area resident Mike Fennell, and last Friday she was back to speak with area voters at a meet and greet at Mel and Thelma Schmidt’s home, and then it was back to knocking on doors within the community with four or five people assisting. Kendall says going door to door, “Gives people another opportunity to meet me and discuss what concerns they may have and what issues are important to them.” Asked what issues residents within this area have close to their hearts, Kendall noted, “Most people just say that it is time for a change, and others say they are just
Kendall said a recent report by B.C.’s Health Officers Council has concluded that people who live in less populated areas live fewer years than those who live where there is denser populations. The report attributes this to the fact that those who live longer have higher levels of education, jobs, income, food, housing, leisure activity and early childhood programs available to them. Kendall says this report shows that many who live in rural areas have to fight poverty and child poverty. She says this is an issue “so close to my heart”. “Many people can’t afford to live in the city,” said Kendall, “The closing of schools, and court houses and all kinds of other facilities does not help. When you close schools you’re really striking at the heart of the community.” She noted she was “very pleased” with the NDP platform, announced on Friday,
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on how to stop the growth of inequality, by committing to a $210 million dollar commitment for a Family Bonus Program to lift children out of poverty and invest in education and early childhood education. “I really think as we release the NDP platform that British Columbians are seeing they really do have a clear choice. To me this election is about choice and priorities. Families really are a priority.. opportunities for families. Addressing inequality.” Kendall says she has an extensive background in Legal Aid, is a Legal Aid Lawyer, and works with numerous low income families. “I advocate for people individually so they can deal with their legal problems, so they can move on with their lives. The platform of the NDP is just so realistic to what we want to do for British Columbia,” said Kendall, “If that person does better, we all do better; and if that child gets a better education we all benefit from that.” Asked what prompted her to take on the candidacy for
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B.C. NDP Kamloops-North Thompson candidate Kathy Kendall came to Barriere on April 16, stopped in at the Star/Journal, visited with area voters at a meet and greet, and knocked on a number of doors to talk with area residents.
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for British Columbians than this”.” Kendall says representing the people is about trying to make a difference. “It’s so interesting and such an honour to run in the Kamloops-North Thompson riding. The constituency is beautiful, and the people are thoughtful and approachable. To have that mix of urban and rural is fascinating and challenging as well.” Kendall also visited Clearwater on April 15, Vavenby and Little Fort April 14, Avola and Blue River April 20, and returned to Clearwater April 21. BC NDP candidate Kathy Kendall will be in attendance at the upcoming KamloopsNorth Thompson All Candidates Forum to be held in Barriere on Friday, May 3, 7 p.m., at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, 677 Barriere Lakes Road.
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Public Ceremony for Day of Mourning Submitted April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning, a time when workers, families, employers, and others come together to remember those who have lost their lives to workrelated incidents or occupational diseases. Every year, Work-
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The District of Barriere held a Committee of the Whole meeting on April 16, at which they received updates on the various components of the Wastewater Project. The septage receiving station should be commissioned late May or early June, barring any unforeseen issues. The treated effluent disposal system test wells have been completed and the report is being reviewed. The timetable for the project was discussed at length as it is slightly behind schedule. The tendering process will likely not start until early July. The Birch Lane wastewater plant tank has been inspected, and will be sanded and repaint-
ed in the next week or two. In other business, the District announced that there will be a Free Dump and Hazardous Waste Day on May 11. There will be more information forthcoming about what types of materials will be accepted. Twelve applications were received for the Summer Parks Workers positions. eight interviews have been done, and the decision is being made as to who will be hired. The work will begin on May 6 and will continue until the end of August, with each of the workers putting in 20 hours per week during that period. District Staff advised the committee that over 10% of the population of Barriere have requested that there be a referendum on the borrow-
ing issue. Committee members passed a motion that the referendum process be started immediately. There will be ads placed in the next two issues of the Star/Journal advertising this. Staff advised the committee that the Fire Department’s Tanker Truck has been repaired, costing $8172.20; a motion was passed to pay this from Fire Surplus. The outdoor exercise equipment has been ordered from a new supplier and should be arriving in the next few weeks. Councillor Stamer stated that the Lion’s Club will be pouring the flooring in the gazebo in the next several weeks. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be on June 3, 5 p.m.
All Candidates Forum to be held in Barriere on May 3 North Thompson Star/Journal Don’t forget to attend the All Candidates’ Forum on Friday, May 3, at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, 7 p.m. B.C. NDP candidate Kathy Kendall, and BC Liberal candidate Terry Lake are confirmed and it is hoped that B.C. Conservative candidate Ed Klop and X Party B.C. candidate John Ford will soon be confirming their attendance as well.
Each candidate will be allotted three minutes to make his or her introductory remarks. The floor will then be thrown open to questions from the audience. The chairperson Harley Wright will rule “out of order” any person in the audience who attempts to use the meeting as a platform for expressing a personal point-of-view on any issue. Questions from the floor will be limited to one per individual
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A resident has intimated that we should upgrade the whole length of the water main that travels down Barriere Town Road. They say we would only be doing part of the required work if a portion of the water main is done in conjunction with the sewer lines. Taken at face value this is a true statement. I would ask though where in heavens we would get the money to do the full upgrade this person proposes? By the calculations and measurements this person is using, the borrowing the District has asked approval for would cover 20 per cent of the project this person says should be done. That would mean this person is proposing we borrow not $1.2 million, but a total of $6 million and do the complete job. A complete job that would put the full set of tires on the car and not just one, so to speak. This is an interesting idea but it lacks something, and that is the plan to pay for it. There are a lot of these ideas floating around lately that sound really good and sensible, but have no actual plan that would properly fund them. It is election time
and some will say and promise anything to get elected. Proper, sensible planning for what the actual issues are is not in their game plan. There is only one taxpayer, and here in Barriere the council is acutely aware of this. They are faced with tough decisions every council meeting. Some decisions may not be popular with a small group of residents for various reasons. The goal is that what needs to be done for the health and safety of the community is put forth, voted on, and the wishes of the majority respected. Council members do their level best to represent the residents of Barriere in a fair and unbiased manner. It is never an easy task. To have one resident that should know better trying to smear the efforts of council is truly sad. It shows a basic lack of knowledge around the job at hand and a total lack of respect for those that step up to the plate to take on the responsibility. I have faith that going forward council, individually and severally, will turn a deaf ear to this person’s caustic comments and continue to lobby for the best deal Barriere can get no matter what
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the issue is. Speaking of voting, the borrowing bylaw has been forced to a referendum. The dates and details of the procedure will be advertised in this paper. I urge residents to contact the District for any information they need. During the Alternative Approval process there was a group of people giving out information that was less than accurate. This caused some residents to be anxious and upset. This was totally unacceptable and it still baffles me why some thought they had the right to spread misinformation. The District will be holding information sessions that will cover off any questions and concerns voters may have. Details will be posted on the District website and in this paper. Again I urge residents to come and get the actual facts. National Volunteer week takes place April 21 to the 27. It is time to recognize those that
make the effort to give back in any way they can. For some it is a lifetime commitment, and for others it may only be a few hours each year. No matter what volunteers do, they enrich the lives of those around them and in some cases around the world. Take the time to explain to your children and other family members how important it is that someone decides to be a volunteer. Programs like 4H, the Scouts and Girl Guides, Cadets and many more youth programs would disappear if no one stepped up to be the leader or helper. We all know someone that either needs the many community services done by volunteers, or we use them ourselves. No matter what your situation, chances are you can help another to have an easier time of things or lead a richer life because you cared to volunteer to help out. Thanks to all that do.
Learn about ways to reduce the risk and impact of disaster By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face - whether natural or human-induced. Emergency Preparedness Week, (May 5-11, 2013) encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need. This special week is a national effort of provincial and territorial emergency manage-
ment organizations, and Public Safety Canada. Citizens are encourage to come out on May 10, from 2-5 p.m., to the parking lot at the IDA mall, to meet representatives from the RCMP, the Barriere and Chu Chua Fire Departments, the Ambulance, Search and Rescue, and the Barriere Emergency Support Services, to learn about their role in emergency response. By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies anytime, anywhere. It is important to: • Know the risks - Although
the consequences of disaster can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare. • Make a plan - It will help you and your family know what to do. • Get an emergency kit - During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be selfsufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency. Visit www.GetPrepared.ca for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies.
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Meal under construction Chef Bob Sorenson puts a meal together during a recent Frugal Gourmet cooking class session held at the Ridge in Barriere.
Senior’s Louis Creek home damaged from chimney fire North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a house fire on Hart Road in Louis Creek on Tuesday, Apr. 16. The home, received considerable damage, especially to the roof, but fortunately the resident senior was unharmed. A faulty chimney may be the cause of the fire, but reportedly the structure is insured. This is the second time in 10 years that Ivy Schweitzer has lost her home at this address. Her previous house was completely destroyed during the 2003 McLure Wildfire. Barriere Fire Chief Al Kirkwood noted, “When I spoke to the insurance adjuster he said the firefighters did a marvelous job.” STAR/JOURNAL print subscribers will find complete eEditions of each issue, and weekly supplements on our website. Call our office to get your access number. 250-672-5611
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Barriere Elementary School principal Shelley Ewashina works with a student in creating Art For Others projects which will be offered for sale to the public on Wednesday, May 1. Profits from the event will be donated by the students to the Splash Park project. Submitted photo:
Jubilee Medal for Glenn Reid
Barriere Legion member Glenn Reid says he was surprised to receive a recent letter from Pacific Command B.C. Yukon advising him of being a recipient for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service since 1972 to the Royal Canadian Legion. Since that time Reid has worked his way up through the ranks, serving locally as vice president and president, also as Nicola Thompson Zone chair for the terms of six years and four years, Deputy Zone Commander for two years, and Immediate Past Zone Commander for a third term. The medal was presented to Reid during the Annual Zone meeting held in Chase on April 20. Reid, 71, says he is pretty proud of the honour, and greatly appreciates the nomination. Pictured presenting the award to Reid (r) is Zone Commander Charlotte Cederholm (l) and Deputy Zone Commander Flo Berry.
Open fire prohibition set for Kamloops Fire Centre Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on May 15, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. This prohibition will apply to all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre except the Clearwater Fire Zone and the Salmon Arm Fire Zone. Anyone conducting Category 2 or 3 fires outside of those two zones must extinguish any such fires by noon on May 15. This prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 15, 2013, or until further notice. A map of the affected areas is available online at: http:// ow.ly/kewIE For information about open burning and tips on making responsible burning decisions, please download the open burning guides at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp The Clearwater Fire Zone and the Salmon Arm Fire Zone will become subject to this prohibition on June 15, 2013, when all open burning will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. Specific activities affected by this prohibition include: * The burning of any waste, slash or other materials (piled or unpiled) at a size larger than one-half metre by one-half metre. * The burning of more than two open fires of any size at the same time. * Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area. * The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burn-
ing barrels of any size or description. This prohibition does not ban campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide (or smaller) and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. This prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but it does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Before lighting any fire, residents should check with local civic authorities regarding any current prohibitions. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellphone or call toll-free to 1 800 663-5555. The Kamloops Fire Centre stretches from the northern border of Wells Gray Park to the United States border to the south, and from the Bridge River Glacier west of Gold Bridge to the Monashee Mountains east of Lumby. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca You can follow the latest wildfire news - On Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo On Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo
BES students create Art For Others Submitted Barriere Elementary School is once again getting ready to celebrate Art For Others. Students have been working with artists from our community, and the visiting artists volunteered their time to work with students on an original project. The finished project is a wonderful piece of creative art, which is being donated to Art For Others and being offered for sale to the general public on Wednesday, May 1. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This year the money raised from the proceds will be donated to the Splash Park. Along with the art work our 4475 Bistro will be open offering up baking for dessert, coffee and beverages to enjoy. The grade 7 class will also be selling hotdogs, hamburgers and refreshments. There will be entertainment throughout the evening, including the strings program. Among some of the volunteers were Mary MacLellan and Steve Rainer, who made stepping stones in the grade 3 classroom, Wayne Broomfield made water colour cards with the grade 6/7’s, and Shelley Ewashina created beautiful knife/fork/spoon wind chimes. In addition, Bev Anderson, Leanne Eustache and Dennis Farquharson volunteered their time.
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B.C. Seniors Games: Gartner ready for Cribbage
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By Sarah MacMillan Gloria Gartner is a card playing Barriere resident who is looking forward to the B.C. Seniors Games being held in Kamloops. “We certainly plan on (participating),” said Gartner, “especially when it is in our own back yard. Gartner is the zone eight event co-ordinator for the card game of cribbage, and she became interested in the game when she and her husband lived in Northern Canada. “When we lived up North, before the time of televisions, cribbage became our entertainment,” she said. Cribbage is a card game that can be played with different amounts of players, but within the Seniors Games, it’s played with two pairs of two. It is played with a standard 52 card deck. The games are divided into flights and set up in a triple round robin format, meaning each pair will compete against one another three separate times. The objective of a crib game is to score more points than the other team. When the cards are first dealt, each player receives five cards, and selects four they wish to keep and one that they wish to put face down into the ‘crib’ or a pile that is later used by the dealer. The player to the dealers left then cuts the deck and reveals the starter card. Each player then lays a card down in front of themselves, saying the total value of the placed cards out loud. For example, if the first
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person lays a five, they say “five”, and the next person lays an eight, they say “13”. The cards are played until the cumulative value nears or hits 31 without going over. This continues until all cards in the players’ hands have been played. Points are than calculated in each players hand by using the held cards to create different card combinations that total 15. Points are also given for having runs and having pairs. Though there are many things to remember in the game, Gartner says she does not find the game mentally demanding in any way but that may be because of her outlook. “One must remember it is a GAME and in all games someone
will win and someone will lose,” said Gartner. For Gartner though, it’s not the winning that makes the game enjoyable, but instead it is the unpredictability of the cards and therefore the game. “I can honestly say that no two games are the same. It helps to get good cards but it is also what you do with what you are dealt.” For more information on cribbage and to participate in the B.C. Seniors Games, please contact Gloria Gartner at 250-672-5239 or by email at gegartner@xplornet. com. More information is also available on the B.C. Seniors Games website, www.bcseniorsgames.org. Article written for Kamloops this Week.
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The B.C. Senior Games Zone Eight Archery Co-ordinator, Tim Kenning, says he fell in love with the sport of archery 25 years ago.
B.C Senior Games: Archery By Sarah MacMillan In the past it was a means of survival, but today archery has become a popular recreational sport, one that zone eight archery co-ordinator, Tim Kenning, fell in love with 25 years ago. “Twenty-five years ago I went hunting on a farm in South Africa and the owner of the farm got me to try his bow,” said Kenning. “I shot it and it bit me. I went back to civilization and bought a bow.” Today, Kenning participates in local 3D archery competitions while also sharing his love of archery with others through the archery shop he owns in Chase. Three years ago Kenning also set up archery practice in Chase secondary school. He says that since then, the number of people interested
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Archers use binoculars to follow an arrow in flight. has been increasing. Which is okay by him since his favourite part of the sport is the ability to help others enjoy it. “I’ve taken these girls and taught them to shoot,” said Kenning. However, though enjoyable, the sport is also mentally demanding. “Archery is ninety per cent mental and ten per cent mental,” said Kenning. Within the senior games there are six different equipment categories using three different types of bows- a compound bow, a recurve bow and a longbow. “It’s much of a modern thing” said Kenning regarding the compound bow. A compound bow is an energy
efficient stiff limbed bow that uses cables and pulleys to bend the limbs. Meanwhile the recurve bow is similar to what its name describes. “The limbs of the recurve, curve back and the ends curve back,” said Kenning. The last type of bow used in the senior games is the longbow, a bow that is roughly the same height as the person who uses it. “The longbow is like what Robin Hood used,” said Kenning. With the six different age categories as well as the six different equipment categories, a maximum of twentyfour men and twenty-four women are able to compete. The competition itself takes place over three days of the games, and in the end, gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to the top finishers. For more information regarding archery please contact Tim Kenning by phone at 250-679-2304 or by email timsarchery@cablelan.net. Information regarding the B.C. Seniors Games can also be found at www.bcseniorsgames.org, otr check out the B.C. Senior Games Booth at this weekend’s Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the North Thompson Agriplex Apr. 27 and 28, 9 - 5 pm daily. Article written for Kamloops This Week
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Tax Tip: The top five steps for preparing to file online Canada Revenue Agency Did you know? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers fast, easy, and secure online services. Join the growing number of Canadians who enjoy the benefits of filing online. Consider these five steps before you sit down to file your return online. Be prepared before you start 1. Go to www.cra.gc.ca/getready to read about some of the ways you can reduce your taxes this year. 2. Gather all your information slips and receipts as well as a copy of last year’s return to use as a guide for this year. But don’t send those receipts in with your return! If we need to see them, we will let you know. 3. Have you recently moved? Did your banking information change? Make sure the CRA has your updated address and direct deposit information before you file. The fastest way to update both is by using My Account, so register today at www.cra.gc.ca/ myaccount. You can use this ser-
vice later to track your refund status. 4. To file online, you need to complete your return using certified software or a Web application. The CRA provides a list of options - some that can be purchased and some that are completely free to use - at www.netfile.gc.ca/software. 5. Have your social insurance number and date of birth on hand. That’s the only information you’ll need to safely and securely transfer your return to the CRA using NETFILE. Did you know that when you use certified software or a web application to prepare your return, it’s faster and does a lot of the work for you? It may even identify benefits and credits you didn’t even know you were entitled to. Now you’re ready! Filing online is fast, easy and secure. The CRA uses the same high level of online security used by Canadian financial institutions. Go to www.cra.gc.ca/getready and we will walk you through it step by step.
Two first place winners for the Yellowhead 4H Club at District Demos
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On Friday, April 5, the Yellowhead 4-H Club held the District demo’s in the Barriere Lions Hall. Everybody had a surprise when they entered the Hall, as Yellowhead’s senior and junior demos were the only ones who showed up! The awesome judges who spent
Yellowhead 4H Club Report Peterson By Alexander Lauren Tremblay
their time evaluating, and giving great feedback were Georgia Dewey, Melanie Stutt, and Glenn Andrews. Madison Ker-
slake and Hannah Feller were the MC’s who had funny jokes, and great trivia questions. For seniors; first place went to Christine Kempter (pictured center) and Kyle Zurbrugg (far right) who did their demo on “Fencing Brace Building Basics”. For juniors; Tyler
and Tyson Schilling (both pictured left) came first, and did their demonstration was on “How to Make Chocolate”. It was a great night, Yellowhead 4H Club was glad to hold the demonstrations, what better way to represent our club then to have two first places. Way to go!
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Wandering the neighborhood with infrared Spring is here with cool nights and warm days. The snow has finally disappeared in my neighborhood, except on the mountaintops that surround the river valley in which I live, and everything is starting to get green. I had decided this should be the week to wander the roads near my home. I selected my camera that I had converted to infrared some years ago, attached a 24-120mm lens, and headed out. Over the past 37 years I have photographed everything in my nearby landscape again and again, and I won’t try to guess at the number of different cameras, films, and film formats I have used. My goal this time (I always like to have some type of goal or plan), was to wait for a cloudy day and make use of the low, dramatic, and directional light at day’s end. I wanted to use my infrared camera as I have many times in the past. Using infrared is always fun. The resulting images are always different and interesting. Before the days when I had invested in an in-
frared camera conversion, I had used Kodak infrared film. There wasn’t an exact ISO rating or even very consistent settings for that film. One would make test exposures for the filter density one used and the developing times. Good results would finally be obtained, but always after exposing several rolls of that expensive infrared film. Nowadays my camera no longer requires a specialized infrared filter, and I don’t have to spend time in a lightless room developing the film. Yes, there was a cost to having my DSLR camera modified so that the image sensor is only sensitive to infrared light, but it has since paid back generously, because it is well worth the expense to be able to create unique images. Most experts say infrared radiation peaks around noon, however, in my experience morning or evening is better, and the accompanying long shadows makes great pictures in infrared. So I waited a bit after 5pm before stepping out. I went along the
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John E n ma n road searching out features I knew well, and that I thought might be perfect in the late afternoon light. My main interest was the sky. I wanted the very dark, hazy skies one obtains with infrared that are so dramatic, compared to those with visible light. As I stood alongside the road I thought about how the pictures I was making would be nice as colour images, but infrared and the black and white conversion I intended to apply would create more impressive, or as one writer called them, “otherworldly” scenes. All my images from that day received some postproduction using PhotoShop and Niksoftware. I shoot RAW so the original files from my camera are red and white. I convert each photograph to black and white, increase the contrast, and sharp-
en and strengthen the highlights and shadows. The final vision isn’t supposed to be a pretty, scenic document as much as it is my personal artistic vision. It is possible for photographers who want “infrared-like” pictures to manipulate their normal captures using Photoshop, or any of several other programs, that emulates the effects of infrared. However, those photographers like me that are interested in something different can find an older DSLR and send it out to be modified. Since I had my camera modified, there are several companies that have appeared, like www. lifepixel.com. These folks’ webpage begins with the question, “Are you tired of shooting the same stuff everyone else is shooting?” So I suggest, if you would like to do something complete-
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Celebrating 35 Years
wax-paper-lined cookie sheet & place in the freezer until needed. Collect dough scraps & roll & cut more circles that you will add to the pan in the freezer. Prepare topping: In a large bowl, mix all of the dry topping ingredients with a fork. Add butter chunks & mix with your fingers until all the butter is incorporated & it begins to form crumbles. Set aside ½ cup of this crumb mixture. Stir chopped apple pie filling into remaining crumble mixture, just until mixed. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, evenly place 12 of the frozen dough circles. Place a scant tablespoon of apple mixture onto the middle of each circle. With your finger, flatten the top of the apple mixture a little bit. Using a fork, place about ½ teaspoon of the reserved crumble mixture on top of each cookie. Bake at 375°F for 14-15 mins, or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from oven & then transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Shake a little powdered sugar over cookies to make them look pretty. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. Recipe is easily doubled.
Each week a group or volunteer(s) are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community. If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.
Barriere Community Choir
By Dee
Dutch Apple Pie Cookies Crust (or use store-bought pie crust): 1 ¼ cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour ½ tsp salt 4 tbsps butter 3 tbsps Crisco (vegetable shortening) 3 tbsps ice cold water flour for dusting Topping:
Canned apple pie filling makes it easier. 1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour ¾ cup oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup butter, cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups canned apple pie filling roughly chopped powdered sugar for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare pie crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour & salt. Cut 4 tbsps butter into flour until it looks like coarse meal, & then cut in Crisco until well blended. Add ice cold water & stir with fork.Then use your hands to gently work the dough into a ball. Flour a square sheet of wax paper, place dough ball in the middle, flour the ball, & cover with another square sheet of wax paper. Roll dough out to a thickness of about 1/8”. Using a 2” round circle cutter, cut out as many circles as you can. Carefully place circles on a
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FROM MY KITCHEN
Southern Style Coleslaw 1 large head cabbage, shredded 2-3 medium carrots, shredded 1 cup mayonnaise (or miracle whip) 1/4-1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper In a large glass bowl, toss together cabbage & carrots; set aside. In a glass mason jar, add mayonnaise, sugar, & vinegar. Place the lid on the jar & shake until dressing is smooth & creamy. Taste to see how much salt & pepper to add. Pour over cabbage mixture & fold altogether until all the cabbage & carrots are completely coated.
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FROM MY KITCHEN
All practices are on Thursdays, at the Pentecostal Christian Life Assembly Church on Amnesty Road in Barriere. There is both a Youth and Children’s Choir (ages 7-18) that meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and an Adult’s Choir (19+) that meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is a session fee which covers the cost of the music and photocopying, and other minor expenses. For more information, contact Leah Jones at 250-957-8440.
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May 25 - Poker Ride @ FishTrap Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am--noon. Call Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. for info 672-0029 (leave a message). Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. May 31-Jun 2 - 4-H Cattle Fitting & Showing Clinic @ Agriplex. Barriere Genealogy Club. Meet every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875. Jun 7-9 - Back Country Horsemen Rendevous Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Fri. each mth, Oct - May, 7pm @ Little Jun 8 - Craft Swap, 10-12 @NTVIC (the Ridge). Info call 250-672-9330. at the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330. Fort Community Hall. Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. -Tues. 6:30pm, ages 12-18, Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info on meeting dates Little Fort Recreation Society: 1stThurs. each mth 7pm Legion Bsmnt. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681. contact Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728. LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. each mth, 7pm at St. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4thThurs.of mth, 2pm at the George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere Search & Rescue: 2ndTues. of mth, 7pm.Training on 4th upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at Tues. of mth, 7pm. McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4thTues., 7pm, McLure Firehall NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1stTues. of mth, 5:30pm. Info call 250- Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School. 672-9943. NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. 3rdThurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799. More info 672-1843 Info Darcey 250-318-9975. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: EveryTues., 7pm. NT Museum: Summer hours -Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10amBarriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm,Tues. & Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. 4pm;Thurs 10am-5pm. Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 250-672-2477. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rdTues of the mth, 11am, Little Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Barriere Choir: EveryThurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am. Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. or 250-682-6444 (Barriere). Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC from end of seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. Crib: Barriere Legion 242, everyThurs. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome. Walk & Fitness: Indoors,Tues &Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym, everyone welcome. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 or Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, everyThurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Leesa Genier at 320-3629. Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game,Tues: Stock Dogs, Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall,Thurs., 7pm Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Wed:Team roping,Thurs:Team penning
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IT Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0043 Food and Beverage Server: Seas/Clw #C0036 House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw #CB0030 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Apr. 25th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Thurs. May 2nd – Accepting, Starting & Maintaining Employment Workshop Thurs. May 9th – Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. May 16th – Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. May 30th - Interview Skills Workshop Please 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 twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday May 9 from 12:302:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.
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OBITUARIES In Loving Memory
Robert Lewis Cartwright F e b r u a r y 11 , 1 9 2 6 – A p r i l 1 9 , 2 0 1 3
Robert (Bob) Lewis Cartwright of Little Fort, B.C., passed away on the evening of April 19, 2013, while attending Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, in Clearwater, B.C. Bob suffered a stroke, and passed on peacefully after a short stay in the hospital. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Silver (nee Jim), his four children and six grandchildren: eldest daughter Kim Cartwright, (Little Fort, B.C.), granddaughters Merrilee and Tullea Bays (Vancouver, B.C.); daughter Gai Lawson and husband Rob of Bolton, ON.; son John and wife Jocelyn, grandson Liam and granddaughter Kate (Kamloops, B.C.); youngest daughter Anne Cartwright and husband Mike Burrows, grandson Caleb and granddaughter Niomi, (Barriere, B.C.). Bob is also survived by his twin brother Ernest Cartwright, wife Beverly (Little Fort, B.C.), eldest brother Laurie Cartwright of Vancouver. He was predeceased by his second eldest brother Joe Cartwright of Vancouver, eldest sister, Marie Savoy (Little Fort, B.C.) and Agnes Johnson (Vancouver). Bob (and Ernest) were born on February 11, 1926 at Royal
Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C., and spent their formative years around Celista, B.C., and Shuswap Lake area. They moved to the Little Fort area via Canadian National Rail, Way Freight, in 1943. Bob and Ernest at age 18 started working in the forests on the West Coast of B.C. as timber fallers, starting with hand tools and moving to chainsaws as technology progressed, of which Bob had very fond memories. Eventually Bob located permanently to the Little Fort area and eloped with Silver Jim in 1954. In 1955, they purchased ranch property near Little Fort (current residence) and in that same year established a fishing camp, named after their first daughter Janice Kim (Janice Lake Fishing Camp), of which Silver and family operate to this day. Bob was a caring, insightful, fiercely independent individual with an appetite for humour, a love of family and the out-
doors. In his time he fell timber, ranched, guide outfitted, operated a fishing camp, raised a family and fostered many friendships, near and far. His loving support, enduring wit and inquisitive nature will be missed, by family and friends, “By the God”. We would like to thank staff at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital for their unwavering support in attending to our father/husband in his time of need, of which we are eternally grateful. The Cartwright family would also like to acknowledge those that came to Bob’s and Silver’s assistance during his final years, enabling Bob to live at home on the Ranch and Fishing Camp as he and Silver desired. Bob’s wishes are to be cremated with remains interred at Little Fort Cemetery. A memorial will be held to celebrate the life of Robert Lewis Cartwright, Saturday September 14, 2013, at the Little Fort Community Hall. Bring your dancing shoes and humorous stories. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.NorthThompsonFuneral. com. Arrangements care of North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, B.C., 250-672-1999.
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Doris Scarff to have showing at Armour Mountain Gallery Submitted Doris Scarff’s love of painting and animals comes together in the variety of canvas she uses. Painting on rocks to saw blades and anything else paint will adhere to. Born and raised in the North Thompson Valley, art has always been a part of her life. With both of her parents being artistic, and growing up on a farm, she found ways to fill the long winter evenings with expressing herself in her art. Her passion is painting animals, although she has painted everything from grain elevators, trains, and old pickups, to people’s special pets. Her rocks and saw blades have found homes all over Canada, USA, Europe, and Australia. Scarff will be the featured artist of the month of May at the Armour Mountain Art Gallery. She will be on had to meet and greet gallery visitors on Thursday, May 2, from 5-6:30 p.m. The gallery is located at #4 4480 Barriere Town Road.
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Literary suggestions from Barriere Library By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Now that the weather is starting to warm up a bit, it’s a good time to borrow some gardening books from the Barriere library. They have all sorts of books available, books on companion plants or container planting, as well as books on greenhouses and composting - everything a gardener could want. There are also lots of new titles in for those just looking for a good book to read: The Family Way by Rhys Bowen - Molly Murphy—now Molly Sullivan—is a year into her marriage, expecting her first child, and confined to the life of a housewife. She’s restless and irritable in the enforced idleness of pregnancy and the heat of a New York summer in 1905. So when a trip to the post office brings a letter addressed to her old detective agency asking her to locate a missing Irish serving maid, Molly figures it couldn’t hurt to at least ask around, despite her promise to Daniel to give up her old career as a
detective. On the same day, Molly learns that five babies have been kidnapped in the past month. Refusing to let Molly help with the kidnapping investigation, Daniel sends her away to spend the summer with his mother. But even in the quiet, leafy suburbs, Molly’s own pending motherhood makes her unable to ignore these missing children. What she uncovers will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her life—and that of her baby—in danger. Gotcha! by Fern Michaels - Sometimes, justice is a long time coming. That’s the case with Julie Wyatt, whose story strikes close to home for the original founder of the Sisterhood, Myra Rutledge, and her best friend — and fellow Sister — Annie. Julie is convinced her greedy daughterin-law Darlene had something to do with the mysterious circumstances surrounding her son Larry’s death. She desperately wants to get a confession out of Darlene — and to ensure the safety of Larry’s daughter, Olivia. As Myra,
Annie, and their cohorts dig deeper into Darlene’s shady dealings, events unfurl in a way that no one could have predicted, bringing to light the true meaning of loyalty and courage — and the kind of friendship that can create miracles. The Obituary Writer, by Ann Hood - On the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, an uncompromising young wife and mother obsessed with the glamour of Jackie O, struggles over the decision of whether to stay in a loveless marriage or follow the man she loves and whose baby she may be carrying. Decades earlier, in 1919, Vivien Lowe, an obituary writer, is searching for her lover who disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. By telling the stories of the dead, Vivien not only helps others cope with their grief but also begins to understand the devastation of her own terrible loss. The surprising connection between Claire and Vivien will change the life of one of them in unexpected and extraordinary ways.
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What families should know about taxes • Child care expenses – Did your children attend daycare or a program such as a summer day camp in 2012? You or your spouse or common-law partner may be able to claim what you spent on eligible child care in 2012. • Family caregiver amount – If you have a dependant with a physical or mental impairment, you may be able to claim up to an additional $2,000 when you claim certain non-refundable tax credits. • Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax credit – The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay. • Public transit amount – Did you or your eligible dependant use public transit in 2012? You may be able to claim the cost of certain public transit passes or electronic payment cards under this nonrefundable tax credit. • Home buyer’s amount – Did you buy a home in 2012? You may be able to claim a non-refundable tax credit of up to $750 for the purchase of a qualifying home. • Child disability benefit – You may be eligible for this taxfree benefit if you cared for a child under the age of 18 who is eligible for the disability tax credit. • Canada child tax benefit – A tax-free monthly payment that
helps eligible families with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. To find out if you qualify for this benefit as well as others, use our online benefit calculator. • Universal child care benefit – If you have children under the age of six years, you may be eligible for this taxable benefit, which supports child care choices for families. • Medical expenses – You may be able to claim a non-refundable tax credit based on the medical expenses paid for you, your spouse or common-law partner, or your children for any 12-month period ending in 2012. • Disability amount – If you or a family member has a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions, you may be able to claim this non-refundable tax credit. • Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) – If you saved for your retirement in 2012 by investing in RRSPs, you may be able to deduct your contributions to reduce your tax. • Registered disability savings plan (RDSP) - A RDSP is a savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the long-term financial security of a person who is eligible for the disability tax credit. The CRA’s online services make filing even easier The CRA’s online services are fast, easy,
and secure. You can use them to file your income tax and benefit return, make a payment, track your refund and more. Sign up for direct deposit too! Your refund and any benefit or credit payments owed to you will be deposited directly into your account, putting your money into your pocket faster. For more information, go to www. cra.gc.ca/getready. Facts about filing your income tax return online • Filing your return online means receiving your refund faster. • Filing online is easy. Certified software packages and Web applications (some of which are free to use) guide you through the process, ensuring you don’t miss out on credits and benefits you may be eligible for. • If you are already filing online, you no longer need a web access code to file your return. Now, all you need is your social insurance number and date of birth. • Filing online is secure. The CRA uses the same high level of online security used by Canadian financial institutions. • Go to www.cra. gc.ca/getready and let us walk you through it step by step. • If you need help filing your return, you can contact the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. To find a volunteer tax preparation clinic, go to www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer.
Are you free a few hours a week? Would you like to meet other members of the community who have similar interests? Would you like to improve the lifestyle of your community? Try volunteering with one of the numerous organizations that make the Lower North Thompson Valley a nice place to live. You’ll find the information you need at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre in the Ridge, or by calling 250-672-0033.
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Riding Club Vet Day about everything horsey
A veterinarian from Kamloops Large Animal Clinic consults with a horse handler regarding the equine’s hooves and way of traveling during the Barriere and District Riding Club’s Annual Vet Day and Tack Sale, Apr. 20. (Right) Jessie Maisonneuve had a number of tack and equestrian clothing items for sale during the event.
Three geldings owned by Brian and Wendy Sabyan sleep off the effects of a tranquilizer after dental procedures by vets from Kamloops Large Animal Clinic. (Right) CVSE inspectors were on site in an educational capacity to weigh vehicles plus loaded and empty horse trailers.
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What happened to Earth Day? This freshly dumped bucket of used engine oil and discarded plastic containers recently appeared at the gravel/sand pit on Peterson-Betts Road. The area is also a regular dumping spot for garden waste and tree branches. The TNRD is working to identify those who illegally dump waste. Perhaps it’s time folks rethink their habits and start to utilize the new Eco Depot at Louis Creek. Illegal dumpers contribute to polluting our planet. Report them.
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North Thompson Star/Journal and Clearwater Times April 27 & 28, 2013
Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show Walk On The Rural Side B1
Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show
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Admission Per Day: $5 for Adults $3 Seniors & Students 12 years and under Free
27 & 28 2013
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April 27 & 28, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal and Clearwater Times
WELCOME TO RURAL LIVING Welcome; The first Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show has been an exciting event to take from an idea, into the planning stages, and finally bring to fruition. You will find something for everyone, with a full weekend of entertainment and interesting things to see and do while you are here. For those of us who are blessed with living in rural British Columbia, or “the country” as some may say, life is truly sweet. We grow our own food, share what we have with those who have less, look out for each other, and our children are more in touch with the natural world. Rural residents are resilient, innovative and show lower stress levels. We live where you can walk waist deep in a field of wild flowers, see deer playing outside your kitchen window, pick wild berries on a mountain hillside, or catch trout for breakfast within walking distance of home. The sunsets are remembered forever, and a cloudless night brings a galaxy of stars to your back porch. You can swim at the lake, hike in the high country, or travel the backroads. We’re part of a community, and we love where we live. Come and take a walk with us on the rural side, we know you’ll like what you see. Jill Hayward Event Manager
Schedule of Events 2013
(Note: This schedule is tentative and may be subject to change)
What’s on in the North Thompson Agriplex Lecture Hall Saturday, April 27
Sunday, April 28
9:30 a.m. - After the bucket list, Drake Smith 10 a.m. - What the SPCA is All About 11 a.m. - Dr. Art Hister 12:45 p.m. - Take The Family Lifestyle Change, authors Cheryl Christian & Laura Kalina 2:15 p.m p.m. - Findlay’s Vacuums & Sewing Machines Trunk Demo 3:15 p.m. - Thompson Nicola Regional District, (TNRD) Environmental Services 4 p.m. - BC Senior’s Summer Games in Kamloops this August - get involved! 4:30 p.m. - Leaving a Legacy North Thompson Communities Foundation
9:15 a.m. - TBA 10 a.m. - What the SPCA is All About 11 a.m. - Interior Health Registered Dietitian 12 noon - The Horse Barn, Kamloops, Rural Living Fashion Show for all ages 1 p.m. - Leah Jones Choir 1 p.m. - TNRD Environmental Services 2 p.m. - Findlay’s Vacuums & Sewing Machines Trunk Demo 3 p.m p.m. - Leah Jones Choir 3:30 p.m p.m. - After the bucket list, Drake Smith 4:15 p.m. - TBA
Who’s performing at Coffeehouse Storytelling in Trade Hall
A Good Old Way of Life There are the wise and the old, and the young, who want to learn, There’s the hard working not so olds, their fortunes try to earn, Farming’s got a grip on them, they know no other way, Come hail or rain or sunshine, it’s just another day, From early in the morning, till after dark at night, For crops and stock their caring, they are their delight. Working hard day by day, in a green and pleasant land, Don’t have time to stand and stare, have a good look around, Take in the beauty where, they work the fields the trees n lanes All the years of care and sweat, well out weighs the pains. It’s just a good old way of life, their families there to rear, Health and hope and happiness, the harvest brings good cheer. Countryman Owd Fred
Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show
Saturday, April 27
Sunday, April 28
10 a.m. - Coffeehouse opens 10:30 a.m. - Lauren M. Powers, story reading ‘The Phantom Steamboat of the Tombigbee’, & ‘Death Lights in the Tower’ 11:45 a.m. - Lauren M. Powers, story reading ‘The Man who Planted Trees’ & ‘That Which Never Dies’ 12:30 p.m p.m. - Rae Lee Fraser - Country 103 Rising Star award winning cowgirl poet 1 p.m. - Cindy Wilgosh, Fun For All Ages Aboriginal Heritage Presentation 2 p.m. - Andrea Belanger, Puppet show, w/kids invited to make a sock puppet. 3 p.m. - Story Swap, rural stories presented by local participants and drop ins 4 p.m. - Gordie West, stories accompanied by Gordie’s Country and Western music
10 a.m. - Coffeehouse opens 10:30 a.m. - Lauren M. Powers, story reading ‘The Phantom Steamboat of the Tombigbee’, & ‘Death Lights in the Tower’ 11:45 a.m. - Lauren M. Powers, story reading ‘The Man who Planted Trees’ & ‘That Which Never Dies’ 12:30 p.m p.m. - Rae Lee Fraser - Country 103 Rising Star award winning cowgirl poet 1 p.m. - Cindy Wilgosh, Fun For All Ages Aboriginal Heritage Presentation 2 p.m. - Andrea Belanger, Puppet show, w/kids invited to make a sock puppet. 3 p.m. - Story Swap, rural stories presented by local participants and drop ins 4 p.m. - Gordie West, stories accompanied by Gordie’s Country and Western music
Saturday at 12:15pm watch the liberty horse demo
On Saturday, at 12:15pm watch the liberty horse demonstration given by Jessica Chappell and her equine partner. No saddle, no bridle - just partners in tune with each other! The demonstration will take in the outdoor horse show ring directly behind the North Thompson Agriplex on the north side.
Sunday at 1:30 pm: Dog lovers learn about Rally O On Sunday, at 1:30pm Rally Obedience demonstration given by Mary MacLennan and her canine companion ‘Halo’, The demonstration will take place, in the small outdoor livestock show ring directly behind the Trade Hall/ Curling Rink. All dog lovers are encouraged to attend!
Sunday at 3 pm; Don’t miss the 911 Bike Challenge This is a team building and fun event, which encourages crowd participation. The challenge will see four teams (each consisting of two teens and two adults), who will be pitted against each other as they put together four brand new kids bicycles in the Trade Hall area. The winning team will receive a prize, and the bicycles will all be donated to deserving youngsters within the area. Sponsors of the event are the Barriere 911 Golf Tournament, District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys, and District Councilor and Area ‘0’ TNRD director Bill Kershaw.
FREE DRAW EVERY HOUR - TEAR DRAW TICKETS OFF AND DEPOSIT ONLY AT MARKED BOXES AROUND THE EXPO & TRADE SHOW.
North Thompson Agriplex Draw Box
Trade Hall (Curling Rink) Draw Box
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f laughter is the best medicine, then Dr. Art ganizations, including the BC Alzheimer Society Hister is the doctor to bring it to Barriere. and the Tapestry Foundation where he consults Hister is an expert on providing a human face to on issues affecting our aging population. the mysteries of medical science and the health Hister is the past honorary chairman of the industry. BC Alzheimer’s Society Walk for Memories, past The doctor will be the keynote speaker at the Volunteer of the Year for the Canadian Diabetes Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Association and currently sits on the Board of Show at the North Thompson Agriplex on Governors of the Vancouver Holocaust EducaSaturday April 27, at 11 a.m. Dr. Hister will give tional Centre. a one hour presentation, and will be onsite for He is also the author of two Canadian bestmost of the day. sellers, Midlife Man and Dr. Art Hister’s Guide Organizers of the event say they are most to a Longer and Healthier Life, as well as numerexcited to have such a respected and sought after ous articles for publications such as Reader’s popular speaker in attendance at the Expo. And Digest, The Globe and Mail, and The Medical they note that the admission fee into the Expo Post. and Trade Show is just $5 for adults and $3 for In his shows, and when he does community seniors and students, with children 12 years and presentations, Hister focuses on topics that he under free. feels are going to interest a lot of people. There is no additional charge to hear Dr. Art “I always like to find something that will Hister’s presentation. He will be one of a full interest people, and something that they can do slate of speakers and demonstrations that will something about. I invariably leave people with be running continuously throughout the two day hope and I try to inject some humour. This is a Expo and Trade Show event. funny condition being alive so if you can laugh Hister combines humour, common sense and at it and have some fun, we should enjoy it while plain language, to help make the often frightenwe’re here.” ing and confusing world of medicine underYou can find more information about Dr. Art standable to all, and accessible to everyone. Hister by going to: www.drart.ca, or better yet “I don’t talk about anything that is rocket come and meet him in person April 27, where science. I talk about healthy living, healthy you can also purchase one of his books. lifestyles. I tell a lot of jokes which seem to work. I try to convince the audience why they should be living a healthy lifestyle, what I think they should be doing, which elements are the most important. But then we have a terrific amount of fun in the question period. They can pepper me with anything they want to ask me,” says Hister. He also notes he has been a full time “media doctor” since 1991, has worked as a health analyst for BBC Radio in the UK, CBC Newsworld, and the Corus Radio Network, and is currently a daily health analyst for Global TV News in B.C. Hister is also a health columnist for several publications and web sites, includHospitality at its Finest, ing TV Week and Beauty at its most Spectacular, the London Drugs E-Newsletter, as well Fun and as the author of two Adventure to Remember! Canadian medical best-sellers. COME CHECK OUT OUR BOOTH FOR INFORMATION ON “I’ve also been Solar Aquatics Wastewater Box 219, 4936 Barriere Town Road a consultant for the Zoning Bylaw Review Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0 B.C. government; but Splash In The Past Information P 250-672-9751 or then so has nearly Referendum Questions Answered everyone who’s lived Toll Free: 1-866-672-9751 long enough,” says the F 250-672-9708 doctor. Email inquiry@barriere.ca He is currently aswww.barriere.ca sociated with several health and wellness or-
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Celebration of the Arts Festival in 6th year T
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throughout the North Thompson Valley. Until this year, the festival has been held outdoors every time, which hasn’t been the perfect situation; unfortunately, the weather hasn’t always cooperated. When in Fadear Park, there were dust storms, when next to the highway, wind and rain squalls, particularly last year, when many of the canopies that had been set up on the Friday were blown down and mangled. This year, we are trying something totally different. In conjunction with the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, we have moved the Festival indoors, into the North Thompson Agriplex. There, artisans and the visiting public can enjoy the comfort of being indoors and out of the weather, while enjoying everything else the Festival and the Expo has to offer. For those coming specifically to check out and purchase artwork by local artisans - there will be a wide variety of quality work to peruse, and to purchase. Here is a list of who will be there and some of what they will be offering for sale. There will be paintings by a large number of artists, including (in no particular order): Norma Stewart, Katherine Semrick, Grace Baker, Bob Stirling, Marie Downing, Wayne Broomfield, and Shirley Anderson. Pottery by Lynne Nordquist, Ramona MacKay and Charlene Lau. Tim Pennell Woodwork by Michael Morris and Jim Hicks. DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “A” Women’s hand crafted accessories, clothing and (WELLS GRAY COUNTRY) jewelry by Sylvia Boyd, Carolyn Thompson, and Res: 250-676-9485 • Cell: 250-674-1355 Nancy Land. www.wellsgraycountry.ca Handmade cards by Margaret Houben, as well as cards by some of the painters and other artists. Photography by several artists, including wildlife photographer Jill Hayward, and the Yellowhead 300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 2A9 4-H Photography Club. Tel: 250-377-8673 Email: tnrd.director@gmail.com Other artisans participating include: Craig Fax: 250-372-5048 www.tnrd.bc.ca Toll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673 Fraser, the Wells Gray Gallery Artists Cooperative, Virginia Jalava, Joan Rezansoff, the YellowLooking for a new head Artists Coopsewing machine? erative, Leah Jones, Come and join our Pat McKay and Siana SPEED DATING Kelley. CIRCUIT Another feature and fall in love all over again this year, will be the $10.00 for supplies. exhibition of the El50% donated to ementary Art Contest the new BARRIERE entries. Students HOSPICE CENTRE from Kindergarten to Join us Saturday Grade 7, from Heff2:15pm and ley Creek, Sun Peaks, Sunday 2:00pm Barriere, Chu Chua, in the Agriplex Banquet Hall with Clearwater, Vavenby Roberta Wynnyk from and Blue River Bernina Canada Elementary Schools AMAZING TRUNK have been invited to SHOW, A MUST submit artwork for SEE! this contest. Those entries that have been turned in to the Armour Mountain Art Gallery in Barriere will be displayed at the Festival in the Agriplex for Free gift with each machine demo! the public to vote FLYER SALE ON NOW! Canada’s #1 Brand of Central Vacuum systems! on. Entries submitBest prices of the season! Buy Quality, Buy Beam! ted to Clearwater Bernina sewing machine! Special pricing for a special event! were displayed at the Clearwater Art Festival on April 21 and voted on there. Come out and talk to local artists; help us choose the winners 251 Tranquille Rd, for our art contest, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G2 and see for yourself Phone:(250) 376-1145 all the wonderful art Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5:30 pm that is in our commuSaturday 9:30 - 5:00 pm nity and our valley.
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Celebration of Rural Living Exhibitors in the North Thompson Agriplex
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28 - Andrea Belanger Quilts Barriere • 250-672-5516 18 - Barriere Crime Stoppers Child Find fingerprinting of children at booth 22 - Barriere & District Riding Club www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com 19 - Barriere Lions Club 250-672-5664 8 - Barriere Search and Rescue Recruitment and Information • 250-672-5899 20 - BC Farm Women’s Network Louis Creek, B.C. • 250-672-9737 26 - BC Goat Association and Interior Goat Owners Association 14 - BC Senior Games www.bcseniorsgames.org 2 - Domenic’s Marine Ltd., Kamloops www.domenicsmarine.com 23 - Inland Draft & Teamsters Association 250-578-7561 5 - Insight Tire & Auto / Napa, Barriere www.insighttire.com 3 - Jubilee RV, Kamloops www.jubileerv.com 6 - Kamloops Dodge Chrysler Jeep www.kamloopsdodge.net 15 - Kayla Holowaychuck BC Ambassador Program Candidate 2013 10 - Lower North Thompson Catholic Women’s League, Barriere & area 7 - Noble Tractor & Equipment Ltd., Kamloops www.nobletractor.com 16 - North Thompson Communities Foundation www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com 17 - North Thompson Food Action Network www.bcfoodactionnetwork.com 17 - North Thompson Valley Garden Club 250-672-1968 12 - North Thompson Volunteer & Information Centre Barriere • 250-672-0033 25 - Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club, Clearwater • 250-674-0254 11 - Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 242, Barriere • 250-672-5913 13 - Thompson Valley Players Society Barriere • 250-672-5859 21 - Yellowhead 4H Club Barriere • 250-672-1878
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6th Annual Celebration of the Arts vendors in the North Thompson Agriplex Hosted by the North Thompson Arts Council • www.norththompsonartscouncil.com
• Margaret Houben - handmade cards, Barriere • Jill Hayward - photography, Louis Creek • Sylvia Boyd - women’s accessories, Merritt • Katherine Semrick - paintings, Barriere • Bob Stirling - paintings, Barriere • Michael Morris - woodworking, • Charlene Lau - pottery, Clearwater • Ramona MacKay - pottery, • Lynne Nordquist - Jewelry, fibre arts • Virginia Jalava - paintings, fibre arts
• Marie Downing - paintings, leatherwork, Barriere • Jim Hicks - woodworking • Wayne Broomfield - paintings, Barriere • Leah Jones - music, Clearwater • 4H Photography Club - photography, Barriere & area • Carolyn Thompson - silk scarves, clay ornaments, Merritt • Nancy Land - stone & metal smithing, Merritt • Yellowhead Artists Cooperative • Wells Gray Gallery Artists Cooperative • Melanie Stutt - photography
• Grace Baker - paintings, Barriere • Shirley Anderson - paintings • Craig Fraser, Barriere • Norma Stewart, Barriere • Joan Rezansoff • Pat McKay • Siana Kelley • Elementary Art Contest - to be judged by the public • Art booth where children can paint
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33 -Aboriginal Engagement Success By Six, 250-674-2600 41 - Barriere & District Hospice Society, 250-672-9391 3 - Barriere Volunteer Fire Department, 250-672-9711 29 - BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program, Kamloops 31 - Canada’s Best Value Inn Kamloops • 374-8100 26 - Caroline’s Cakes www.carolinescakes.vpweb.ca 2 - District of Barriere • www.barriere.ca 18 - Eco Nets / Joanne Peterson 250-318-1674 14 - Findlay’s Vacuum & Sewing Machines, Kamloops www.kamloopsvacsew.com 12 - Gabion Walls 250-672-9323 • Barriere 13 - Gordie West - Country & Western Singer • www.gordiewestband.com 11 - Irly Building Centres/Barriere TIM-BR Mart 250-672-9323 • 4610 Barriere Town Rd. 27 - It Works - Kirsten Mochrie Kamloops 25 - Kamloops Chapter, Canadian Celiac Association • www.kamloopsceliac.org 6 - Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society Barriere • 250-672-1941 21 - Media Esteem Business Services Barriere • www.mediaesteem.com 16 - North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association www.fallfair-rodeo.com 28 - North Thompson Funeral Services www.norththompsonfuneral.com 5 - North Thompson Recreation Society, Barriere • 250-672-9403 23 - North Thompson Star/Journal. www.starjournal.net • 250-672-5611
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19 - Ruff Cuts (Dog Grooming) Barriere • 250-672-0024 36 - Simpcw First Nation & Simpcw Resources Group 250-672-9995 2a - Southern Interior Weed Management Kamloops • www.siwmc.ca 20 - SPCA, Kamloops www.spca.bc.ca/branches/kamloops 35 - Success By Six Barriere • 250-672-9773 2a - Thompson Nicola Regional District • www.tnrd.bc.ca 7 - Thompson Rivers University Barriere • 250-672-9875 8 - West Properties & Developments Inc., Riverwalk, Barriere, www.riverwalkhomes.ca 22 - Yellowhead Mining Inc., Vancouver, www.yellowheadmining.com Outside - 3M Simmental Ranch Lone Butte, B.C. • Beef products www.3m-simmentalranch.com Outside - Amaranth Farms, McLure Trees and Shrubs • 250-672-9712 Outside - Barriere & District Riding Club Gymkhana, Horse Show Ring Outside - On Call Towing, Clearwater, 250-674-1869 Quality Contractors, Barriere 250-672-5733
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• Barriere Curling Club on Friday, Apr, 26 only. Beef Buffet & Bar, 4 p.m. start - upstairs in Trade Hall • Barriere Curling Club Concession In Trade Hall • Coffeehouse Storytelling Upstairs in the Trade Hall
• Grandma Alice’s Mobile Concession Outdoors • Grandma’s Goodies, Concession, Inside North Thompson Agriplex
• Pelayo Mobile Concession, Outdoors • Queen Bee Expresso & Coffees Outdoor Mobile Concession
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ow that you’ve taught your dog the basics of obedience, what if you’re looking for more? A new sport fostering all of these things is sweeping the dog world and that sport is Rally Obedience, or Rally-O. More control, more focus from your dog, more obedience, more communication, with much more of a bond. During the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show there will be a Rally
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Obedience demonstration given by Mary MacLennan, on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.. The demonstration will take place outdoors, in the small livestock show ring directly behind the Trade Hall/Curling Rink. Rally Obedience is a wonderful, fun dog obedience sport, open to all dogs, purebred or mixed breeds and their handlers. Rally Obedience goes beyond basic heeling by interspersing over forty obedience movements with the sits turns and paces of traditional heeling along with some agility moves in the more advanced stages. It requires a brisk pace, positive attitude and happy demeanor. Rally was created in 2000 by Charles “Bud” Kramer, the gentleman who pioneered the first American agility program back in l984. He created Rally to be less stiff than formal competition obedience, and was looking for a way to improve the dog-handler bond. The Canadian Association of Rally Obedience (CARO) was established in 2002 so that dogs could earn titles right here in Canada. This new sport is intended to promote positive relationships between dogs and owners based on trust and respect, in fact extra points in Rally trials are often given for “good attitude”. The dog is guided by his handler through a course compiled of up to 22 stations. At each station is a sign with a required exercise on it, a beginners course could include “Sit, Down, Sit, or “halt, turn left, sit and recalls.” It is a timed competition and as the dogs gain skill and confidence more difficult levels are introduced. In CARO Rally, the handler may talk and give hand and body signals to his or her dog
Mary MacLennan takes her poodle ‘Halo’, through some of the stations in a Rally Obedience course. Mary and Halo will be giving a Rally-O demonstration on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. during the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show.
throughout the performance, luring with food in the novice classes is permitted. Attitude is actually more important in Rally than precision. Rally is for those who desire an enjoyable activity with their dogs that is fun and games. It is not always easy, but chalIMPCW IRST ATION lenges you and your People of the North Thompson River dog in a partnership that improves heeling, teamwork and enhancement of the human-dog bond. If your dog has successfully completOn behalf of the Chief, ed obedience classes and you are looking Council and for something more to do with your dog Simpcw Community, then Rally Obedience may be for you. If you are interested in learning we welcome all visitors more about Rally-O, speak to Mary at the to the Celebration of Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Rural Living Expo and Trade Show. If your dog is in Trade Show need of learning basic obedience basics before you move on to Rally-O, you can find out how to sign you and your dog up for a six week Basic Obedience class by calling Good Dog Obedience instructor Jill Hayward, at 250319-8023. Jill offers classes at the Fall SIMPCW FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Fair facility in Bar500 Dunn Lake Road, 15km North of Barriere, BC on Dunn Lake Rd. riere, approximately Office hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday (except holidays) three to four times a Phone: (250)672-9995 | www.simpcw.com year.
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torytelling comes in all sorts of shapes join us in this delightful aspect of the Expo! If and styles, whether through poetry, you want to let us know ahead of time of your music, puppets, or from a book, it is also plans to participate, that’s great. Otherwise, just wholesome entertainment for all ages. You’ll come, and we’ll fit you in to the line-up! find some special storytelling free of charge So when you’re feet are tired of walking happening during this year’s Celebration of around the Trade show, come on over to the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, being Coffeehouse in the Trade Hall/Curling Club, staged within the upstairs lounge area inside kick your feet up, and be entertained. We look the Trade Hall/Curling Club facility. Open forward to seeing you there. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Storytelling speaks from all facets of our lives, our culture, how we were raised, values we have found dear, and is often reflected in humorous events worth telling and retelling. In these times of great technological advances, when folks are dependent upon cell phones, Internet, and high budget Hollywood movies for Rae Lee Fraser, a Barriere teen who recently won the their cultural input, we are challenged to relate LANGLEY, BC Country 103 Rising Star Award at the 2013 Kamloops with the more simplistic version of storytelling, 6722 Glover Rd, Langley, BC,V2Y 1S6 Cowboy Festival for her original rural lifestyle poetry, will which is person to person, and heart to heart. (Exit 66 of Hwy # 1) be performing both Saturday and Sunday at the CofPhone: 604-514-3111 Rae Lee Fraser, a Barriere teen who recently feehouse Storytelling, being staged within the upstairs Toll Free: 1-855-513-3111 won the Country 103 Rising Star Award at lounge area inside the Trade Hall/Curling Club facility. Email: cbvilangleybc@shaw.ca the 2013 Kamloops Cowboy Festival for her Free Hot Breakfast, Wifi, Parking and Fitness Room original rural lifestyle poetry, will be performing both Saturday and Sunday. Country and Western A presentation on Aboriginal Heritage by singer and storyteller Gordie West will perform Cindy Wilgosh, from Aboriginal Engagement KAMLOOPS, BC at the Storytelling CofSuccess by Six, will be an interesting and co1200 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5 feehouse daily at 4 p.m. (Exit 368 of Hwy # 1) lourful session for all ages to enjoy. Phone: 250-374-8100 Gordie will also be out and Gordie West, a North Thompson Valley Toll Free: 1-800-665-4467 about throughout the Expo country and western music performer, will be Best Value Email: canadasbestvalueinn@shaw.ca and Trade show entertainentertaining the crowds with his musical storyInn & Suites Free Continental Breakfast, Wifi, Parking ing visitors and vendors and Seasonal Pool telling both days as well. with his music. 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324 ROBIN DRIVE | $385,000
4770 BIRCH LANE | $282,500
LEMIEUX CREEK ROAD | $375,000
4691 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD | $289,000
Comfort & taste in this 4 bdrm, 3 bath, consolidated double lot (0.47 Acre) 3 bdrms up, 1 down and a den/office. 2 baths + ensuite. Bamboo flooring. Dream kitchen that boast stainless commercial grade appl. BI DW & prep island & breakfast nook leading to sundeck. Basement rec. Two car garage, separate detached workshop.
1080 sqft main flr log/frame w/ island kitchen, knotty pine wood cupboards & 580 sq ft upper floor for 2 bdrms, 330 sq ft bsmnt w/outside entry, heated shop, veranda, 17x14’6” guest cabin w/1/2 loft w/roofed shade decks. Barn w/loft & attached roofed shelter, lrg detached shop & lrg shelter, wood sheds, green house, fruit trees, pasture, bisected by Miracle Creek w/irrigation rights.
Like new 1600 sq.ft. 3bdrm rancher. The Laminate flooring, sunken living rm & sitting area off the lrg dining that views into the backyard gardens and the unique fish pond offering comfortable, relaxing, serene outdoor living area. Master bedroom features, ensuite bath that anyone would fall in love with and massive walk in closet. New roof in 2012, 200 amp service.
Just under an acre w/2 titles, & dble bay + RV carport. 3 bdrm with galley kitchen nice sized living rm which leads out to the even larger family room, ending with den & separate office area, laundry & storage area that is roughed-in for another bath. Wonderful screened porch w/back lead in. Fruit tree. Original owner of the home that was placed there brand new some 42 years ago.
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416 RICHIE ROAD | $249,000
Piece of heaven in the Sunshine Valley. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, mstr w/WI closet, Lots of kitchen counters & cabinets. Double blacktop driveway, 30x16/ workshop (insulated & wired). 1/2 acre. Covered porch & sundeck, garden & landscaped.
26 - 4510 POWER ROAD | $55,000
MHP, 2bdrm, 2 bath incld ensuite, bright, open design. Fenced area for pets, sundecks w/views of the valley. Priced well below assessed value.
1060 SCOTT DRIVE | $68,000 9864 YELLOWHEAD HWY | $134,900
Little Fort w/back lane fire access. 1,000 sf main level home features 2 lrg bdrm, 4 pce bath, newer kitchen cabinetry, dining area w/WI pantry, massive living rm, laminate flooring leading, sun deck, newer roof, screened porch, new foundation (2012), nice front entry, fenced yard. 1,000 sf in-ground cinder block foundation, pellet stove.
4649 SPRUCE CRES | $233,000
Quick sale! Newer furnace, HW tank, water purification system & stainless appl. 4 yrs old roof. New tile & laminate floors. 2 FP (wood up and new wood/pellet down). 3 bdrm up and 2 down and 2 baths. Large, fenced lot with deck off dining room. Great, quiet location in Pine Hills (Teachers subdivision). Definitely a family home with so many upgrades. Ready for the deal of the century.
MH. Wonderful starter .55 acre lot, 3bdrm, 1 bath, furnace and A/C new in 2005/06. New W/D Currently rented $600/mth tenants would like to remain.
421 ORIOLE WAY | $195,000
4bdrm, 2 bath, bsmnt entry, ready to move in, open plan kitchen/ dining rm, corner FP, sun decks, carport.
410 DEFOSSESS ROAD | $59,500
MH located in cul-de-sac, .34acre, 2bdrm, 1 bath, + log cabin, as is where is
149 CLW STATION RD | $187,500
Well maintained bungalow. Just under 1 acre 100% usable. Everything you need on the main. 2 bdrms up and 1/2 cement bsmnt w/cold rm, storage & wood heater. Nice sized garage workshop. Blacktop driveway. District water and a shallow well. Many updates over the years with metal roof, re insulated and vinyl siding. A wonderful place for the young or old! Bonus 22x10 closed in porch deck.
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125 ft of waterfront on Adams Lk. 2 bdrm, 2 baths facing the bay. L shaped dock, Covered Party Deck over the Water’s Edge Boat House. 2 tier hand railed cedar deck. Sunken lvng rm featuring full wall FP & lrg windows overlooking lrg upper & lower decks. Lrg kitchen, dining/area, den. Master bedroom is located toward the back of the cottage and only steps from the 4 pce bath
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Nice & picturesque 10 acre parcel of flat usable land, great for horse enthusiast or hobby farm. Single wide mobile home w/ massive front deck w/many updates, such as jet tub bath, updated electrical and plans for building on. Pictures speak thousands of words and this is definitely one of those. Quick possession is workable and with better weather, this is the time to think moving.
145 STEGG ROAD | $57,000
2bdrm, 1 bath, 3yr old metal roof, outbuilding & 12x20 shop w/power. Currently rented w/ tenants who would like to remain.
310 VAVENBY ROAD | $107,000
Well maintained MH, 2bdrm, 2 bath, lighted beam ceiling, open concept, covered deck.
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Cute 1bdrm, 1bath, bungalow. Great starter or retirement w/wood stove, nice yard, newer septic & wood shed
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.29 acre lot, Barriere Estates, UG services, septic approv.
420 MCLEAN ROAD | $65,000
.31 acre modular building lot, Phase IV of Glentanna Ridge. UG services, septic approv.
2673 AGATE BAY ROAD | $795,000
6000 sq.ft. barn. Log home w/full bsmnt. 3 bdrms on main, living rm custom FP, formal dining, 2 baths (IF heating) massive sundeck fenced & lndscpd. Cable, panels & wire fencing. Water galore. View of Louis Creek & valley. The cottage w/loft, modern & open, wood heating & IF heat. 38.85 acres, some fields, some pasture and some treed some not.
381 MCLEAN ROAD | $229,000
2 bdrm w/den 1,392 sf Rancher in Glentanna Ridge. 10 yrs old, sep entry lndry, patio door entry off kitchen surrounded by windows, Kitchen nook & formal dining rm, & open plan to living rm. Front door entry into living space or off to the den. Wonderfully large master bedroom with ensuite and large walk-in closet. C-shaped driveway lot entry on a corner lot.
717 BARRIERE LAKES ROAD | $229,900
Open concept which received an addition & extensive renos in 2005. New kitchen w/full island breakfast bar, lrg dining area. Balcony view from living and entertainment rm in the lower level, leading out to a covered patio for great outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. C-shaped drive. Plenty of room to park your RV and still enjoy the rarity of a large/massive backyard!
1892 PINEGROVE ROAD | $249,000
Home on 1 acre. Island kitchen w/BI floor to ceiling buffet between kitchen & dining. WETT certified wood stove in living rm. 16 fruit trees (apples, plums, cherries & walnut). 24 x 10 grnhs. Auxiliary building for a great workshop or again easily changed over to a single car detached garage. Such a comfortable home and only 35 minutes to Kamloops commute.
393 MCLEAN DRIVE | $65,000
.26 acre modular building lot, UG services, septic approv. Backs onto Church property leaving you maximum privacy.
536 HIGHWAY 24 | $279,000
Hidden, solitude with easy but hidden access. Surrounded by large uninhabited forest lands. 80 acre, Lemieux Creek runs through property
3803 BARRIERE LAKES ROAD | $49,500
1+ acre piece of heaven along the Barriere River w/access from Barriere Lks Rd. Affordable waterfront. Selling as is, where is.
2-4260 EAST BARRIERE LAKE | $219,000
Lakefront-Beachfront-East Barriere Lake. Nice flat lot-easy for your plans of the perfect place to build on for yr round livng or retreat to. Kick back-relax-enjoy the lake’s warm sandy beach. Shuswap Highlands Development. Sewer & Water-Hydro & Phone. 1 hr from Kamloops.