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Despite the fact it was the same night as a Canuck’s playoff hockey game, the May 3, All Candidates Forum at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere was well-attended. Moderator for the evening was Barriere resident Harley Wright, who did an admirable job of keeping the forum running smoothly and on track. All four Kamloops-North Thompson candidates were in attendance; Independent John Ford, BC NDP Kathy Kendall, BC Conservative Ed Klop, and BC Liberal Terry Lake. The forum started with each candidate given three minutes for an opening statement before questions were taken from the floor. Names were drawn from a hat to determine the order of speakers. Ford was first up, saying he had three reasons for deciding to run in the election. “One; I believe democracy in general is in crisis and needs some improvement. Two; I believe to improve, we need someone who does not have any political background to be elected..... And three; B.C. is experiencing a lot of large corporations that are exporting the resources of B.C...” Ford noted he believed that B.C. resources should be used in B.C. to create jobs here. Ed Klop was next, saying “This is all about a job interview for someone to represent you for the next four years. There have been a lot of good things done and a lot not so good. Barriere is a unique rural community, but not so unique that there are not more rural communities like this one. We’ve made a platform that we want to identify what we want to do to increase population and retain young people with jobs, and to make sure that these rural communities have the support from the BC Conservatives as a government to retain these.” Terry Lake who is running for reelection said, “During the past four years I have worked hard to develop relationships with community leaders, and have been able to bring significant funding into Barriere for the Bandshell and the North Thompson Agriplex. I also chaired the Ranching Task Force which had positive impact to ranchers in the Valley.” Lake also noted that as Environment Minister, his ministry’s review
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Harley Wright (l) moderates the All Candidates Forum at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall in Barriere on Friday, May 3. Seated are the candidates for the Kamloops-North Thompson Riding: (l-r) Independent John Ford, BC NDP Kathy Kendall, BC Conservative Ed Klop, and BC Liberal Terry Lake. of the carbon tax will result in removing the tax from marked fuel in October for ranchers. “Today’s BC Liberals and Christy Clark believe in growing the economy. We paved the way for re-opening Canfor, Vavenby, and are working with Gilbert Smith who currently have 75 people employed at the mill and 45 working out in the bush.” Kathy Kendall said, “I’ve been attending events and knocking on doors for the last 18 months. I’ve met some people who are doing quite well, but I’ve also met some who are struggling.” She noted poverty and student debt are an economic problem, and said she constantly sees our raw logs being shipped down the highway, while she sees unemployment in Blue River, Barriere and Vavenby. “Our B.C. Families Plan will provide $829 for each child under 18.” She noted that under the BC NDP government top corporations and banks will all pay “a little more in tax”, as will wage earns of $150,000 per year or more. Questions from the floor started with Mel Schmidt who asked for the Auditor General to put out
budget reports. Lake answered that the Auditor General already puts out reports, and that the present BC Liberal government put out a balanced budget this year. He also noted that although the provincial debt will rise by 18 per cent, the percentage is much lower than Canada or the U.S., and that B.C. retains it’s Triple A credit rating. Klop said that Alberta paid off their debt, while the BC Liberals increased theirs. “Bring someone in who will spend a little smarter,” said Klop, “How many of us want to get rid of that noose around our neck?” Kendall said that if the BC NDP is elected they plan to move the election date to the fall, so that there would be time to debate the budget before elections. Of the current budget presented she said, “It’s not balanced, it truly has a deficit. It’s equally true that the revenue projections in the Liberal budgets are not true.” Ford answered, “Someone should be watching the Auditor General for awhile. The province is being taken over by debt. We need to restructure the budget, start using our own resources.”
Ford also noted that he believed “some sort of equity swap” should be instigated, “giving people shares of our resources to take care of the debt. This is probably one of the top priorities for the province right now”. Carmen Smith asked Kendall, “I would like to know specifically what logs are being exported out of this valley? You’re making a false statement there.” Kendall answered, “I see them going down the valley on trucks.” Ford noted, “I think the issue is they are being exported as raw logs. I don’t track where they are going. Maybe we could use some of the logs to build log homes.” Klop answered, “Logs are being trucked further to feed the mills. There is a huge distance involved to get these logs to the mills now. We need some fresh blood to keep the mills alive.” Lake said to export raw logs you have to go through a stringent test. “As far as I am aware, there are no raw logs being exported out of the Interior of British Columbia. Raw logs are often sold off of private land. If we stopped that it would put a lot ...continued on page 8
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homeless animals throughout B.C., including cruelty investiThe BC SPCA is seeking pub- gations, emergency rescue, shellic input about important animal tering and adoption of homeless issues facing B.C. communities animals, humane education proas it begins a strategic planning grams for youth, wildlife rehaprocess to guide its programs bilitation, advocacy, improving and services from 2014 to 2018. standards of care for farm aniThe donor-supported animal mals and spay/neuter programs welfare organization provides to reduce pet overpopulation in a wide range of services for B.C. “We were able to accomplish abused, injured, neglected and
incredible steps forward for animals in our province during the last five-year strategic plan and we’re very excited about building on this success,” says Craig Daniell, chief executive officer for the BC SPCA. “As we move forward, it is very important that we hear from our supporters, our staff and volunteers, community leaders, veterinarians and members of the public
about their priorities for animals in our province.” Daniell notes that the overwhelming number of animal issues in B.C. creates a challenge for the BC SPCA as it decides how best to use its resources to create more humane communities across the province. “We are incredibly fortunate to have such generous and compassionate supporters, but as a
charity that relies on community support, we always have to evaluate and assess how we can use our limited resources most effectively for the animals. Feedback from the public is an important part of our decisionmaking.” A link to the short public survey will be available May 1-31 on the BC SPCA website at spca.bc.ca/survey.
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Lake says Kendall lacks understanding of Interior forest industry
Threewheeling in Little Fort Little Fort resident Frank Matusky rides his threewheeled Nolet electric scooter to the store. Made in Pickering, Ontario, the machine has up to an 80 km range, he says. Matusky has owned his for nearly three years and finds it handy for getting around town.
North Thompson Star/Journal Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate Kathy Kendall should explain or retract and apologize for remarks made at the Barriere All Candidates’ Forum on May 3, BC Liberal candidate Terry Lake said Tuesday. In her opening statement at the forum organized by the North Thompson Star/Journal, Kendall repeated her previous claim that the local economy is suffering due to log exports from the region. She made similar claims at the Kamloops forum the previous night. Challenged to explain this claim by local mill operator Carman Smith, Kendall replied only: “Well, I see them going down the road on trucks.” Pressed to further explain her statement, Kendall would only add, “That’s my answer.” Logs are exported from the province only when it can be demonstrated that they are surplus to sawmills in BC. The British Columbia Log Export Permit Report issued for April 2013 shows that log exports for the entire Southern Interior region, which encompasses the entire interior area south of Prince George, account for 0.2 per cent of the timber harvest and less than one per cent of total log exports. “Thousands of local families rely on forestry jobs for their living,” Lake said. “Barriere and our region deserve better than an NDP candidate who does not understand one of the most important economic drivers of the region and the province.” “The trucks Ms. Kendall sees are en route to mills in Adams Lake, Barriere and other local operations,” Lake added. “Under the strong leadership of Premier Christy Clark and Today’s BC Liberals, forestry workers in the North Thompson are busy supplying local mills to support local families. If Kathy Kendall doesn’t understand that, she has little business trying to represent these families in the BC legislature.”
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VOTING ON BORROWING BYLAW No.102 The District of Barriere received funding to construct a municipal wastewater plant and associated collection and distribution system to service the downtown core. Part of the project will involve digging up the west side of Barriere Town Rd. from Station Rd. to just north of Barkley Rd. with associated pipe crossings from the properties on the east side. The asbestos concrete water main along the east side of this stretch is approximately 50 years old and only 6” (150mm) in diameter. Council feels that it makes sense to borrow the money (estimated at $1.2 million) to upgrade this main at the same time the wastewater pipes are being installed, taking advantage of the low interest rates of the day. Engineering and water system staff support this decision. In order to adopt the bylaw (Bylaw 102) required to borrow the requisite amount for this additional work, Council needs the assent of the eligible electors within the Water Service area and a vote will be held on the following question. The proposed Bylaw and this notice will be available for inspection at the District office during regular business hours. “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?” Advance Voting Opportunity - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
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NDP to voters: trust us VICTORIA – When Adrian Dix took over as B.C. NDP leader two years ago, he struggled to communicate, especially in the sound bites of radio and TV. There was a running joke in the legislature press gallery: It didn’t matter what question you asked him, you got a six-minute answer that ended with the evils of log exports. Even more than under Carole James, the NDP railed against log exports. “B.C. logs for B.C. jobs” became one of Dix’s favourite slogans. As the election approached, another Dixism was heard daily: “Say what you’re going to do, say how you’re going to pay for it.” So it was a surprise a few weeks ago when the NDP signaled it would essentially not offer a policy on log exports. They’re going to meet with “stakeholders” and come up with a plan after they get a majority government. This is exactly the same non-policy the NDP had in 2009. They don’t have an answer to the industry’s point that the high price gained by premium logs in foreign markets is what keeps many loggers working, and subsidizes the harvest of other logs for B.C. coastal mills. Another thing the NDP doesn’t like is private power development. This issue featured prominently in the NDP leadership contest two years ago. Leadership contender Mike Farnworth told the party faithful he would study independent power purchase contracts, and if he found that they are not in the public interest, he would “mend them or end them.” Another leadership hopeful, energy critic John Horgan, allowed that he would “break” contracts if necessary. By this spring, Dix had a new non-position on power purchase contracts. He will “assess them and address them.” The printed platform promises a review “within the limits of existing contracts.” Either they plan to risk a costly legal battle, or they’re just paying lip service. All you have to do to find out is elect them. Labour code changes are another blank slate. A memo from the B.C. Federation of Labour executive to members last year described how they were working closely with the NDP to rewrite B.C. labour law. The NDP election platform punts this issue until after the election as well, promising an independent expert panel to decide on issues like whether to end secret-ballot votes for union certification. This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a 30-year-old bad idea. It’s based on the destructive old notion that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency. Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston. Old-timers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform. Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants. Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008. If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents. On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
Long term contracts and green lights from government To the editor; As we are getting closer to the election, it is finally becoming a little more interesting. Let’s see now? David Black is telling us that he has financial backing to build a 25 billion dollar oil refinery near Kitimat. To secure that kind of financing you need long term contracts for your products (off-take) and a
few green lights from the B.C. government. Premier Clark insists she will pay off the provincial debt in 15 years, using revenues generated by selling Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). We should keep in mind that in order for any government to collect resource revenues, those resources somehow have to be delivered to their prospective customers.
Premier Clark is not telling us anything about just how those resources are supposed to be transported to those facilities, let alone to the end users, promoting speculation that: David Black, pipeline companies, refineries, LNG plants and shipping companies already have received a few green lights from the B.C. government - we have just not been told yet.
In the mean time Adrian Dix has been adamant that there will be no construction of pipelines in B.C., and no increase in shipping of liquid natural resources in our coastal waters. Is Premier Clark going to make those announcements just before the election, hoping it will make her re-election a slam dunk? Andy Thomsen Summerland, B.C.
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Wayne Broomfield talks to Doris Scarff about her paintings during her meet and greet at the Armour Mountain Art Gallery on May 2. Scarff will be the featured artist until the end of May. The North Thompson Arts Council would like to invite everyone to come and congratulate the Elementary Art Contest winners on May 11, at 1 p.m. at the Art Gallery. The K-grade 3 winner was Bobby-Raye Farrow from Barriere Elementary, and the grade 4-7 winner was Charlotte Thorley from Sun Peaks Elementary.
G U E S T S H O T:
by Gwyn Morgan
Best answer for BC’s future I’m concerned that many British Columbians are more focused on “change” for the sake of change rather than electing the party most likely to foster job creation and financial stability. Our province’s resource endowment has always been a mainstay of both jobs and the generation of revenues needed to fund social programs. From what I have seen and heard, an NDP government would revup spending while stymieing resource development through endless environmental reviews and or by just saying “no”, driving investment to other provinces and other countries. We need new mines and gas fields, pipelines, refineries, ports and processing plants to replace jobs lost by tech change and by events like the pine beetle catastrophe Economic development and the protection of the environment are not mutually exclusive. Yes, we must be good stewards of our beautiful province, but we do have the technology to move the economy forward in an environmentally responsible manner. Saying no to new projects will mean job losses for cur-
rently employed and no oppor- leading the province, I’d be very tunity for young people look- worried about history repeating to join the work force. ing itself. We also need to focus on It took many years for the balancing the provincial bud- Liberals to repair the damage. get, rather than taking money During their time in governaway from social programs to ment, North America suffered fund rising interest costs. Forty through a major recession and years of experience in business yet we now have a triple-A has taught me that too much credit rating, higher than the debt is crippling. US government, allowing BC It scares me that the NDP taxpayers the lowest possible have rolled out billions of dol- interest rates lars in new spending during Have the Liberals done evthis campaign, and their “every erything right? Certainly not. dollar is accounted for” rheto- The introduction of the HST ric just isn’t credible because by the Campbell government their anti-development attitude was badly handled. There will reduce revenue at the same have been other gaffes and ill time as spending rises. thought out policies. And while THOMPSON-NICOLA DISTRICT for There is truth to the adage, there isREGIONAL a natural inclination “Those who fail to learn from people to vote to change long NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING history are doomed to repeat governing parties, it’s imporit”. The NDP came to power tant not to let the NDP sleepin 1991 and governed the rest walk to victory without thinkof that decade. Investment ing about which party is likely Take notice that a meeting of the residents of Electoral Areas “A” (Wells Gray Country), “B” dried up and economic growth to create jobs and not burden (Thompson Headwaters), and “O” (Lower North Thompson), and of the Districts of Barriere trailed the rest of Canada. today’s young people with a and Clearwater, will be held to consider: A low point came when the mountain of debt. Edmonton Chamber of ComI’m not asking that you agree The establishment of an annual financial contribution in the amount of merce thanked the B.C. govern- with me, only that you think $50,000 to assist in funding the Valley Connector Transit Service. ment for driving growth invest- through the full consequences of ment in Alberta. Glenn Clark’s your choice carefully. And then Meetings will be held as follows: 1996-1999 tenure was arguably get out and vote on May 14. the most disastrous for B.C. Gwyn Morgan is a retired Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Blue River Community Hall and with Adrian Dix, Premier Businessman who lives in the Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Clearwater Legion Hall Clark’s former Chief of staff Greater Victoria Region. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Barriere Municipal Hall
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To the editor; Last Sunday night, April 14, Christy Clark had her thirty minutes of fame on Global T. V. It looked like a scrapbook of photo opps from the past two years, all “I”, “I”, “I” and “Me”, “Me”, “Me”! It’s like she waved her magic wand and every corrupt event the Liberals presented in the past ten years just evaporated. The world has just mourned the passing of Margaret Thatcher, England’s “Iron Lady”. We have Christy Clark, B. C.’s “Plastic Lady”. It’s very disheartening to sit and listen to all the Liberal attack ads and fear
mongering about the N. D. P. in the 90’s. Don’t talk to me about the “War In The Woods” or the protest in Victoria. I attended that protest on the lawn of the parliament buildings. The Liberals never came to power with a majority. The N. D. P. was thrown out by the majority. What the N. D. P. did in the 90’s is totally insignificant compared to the crap the Liberals have pulled on the people of this province in the past ten years. The Liberals have to wake up and realize that many B. C. voters are not interested in the politics of the 90’s.
A portion of the voting public wasn’t even born then. The Liberals also should realize that B. C. voters don’t consider the selling of B. C. Rail (or the $1.6 billion in “hush money” from the federal government for sneaking in the H. S. T.) an actual balancing of the budget. It’s time again to go to the polls and vote out another government. It certainly would be a nice change to vote one in. On a brighter note, it’s nice to know that global warming has ended. Rumour has it that even the Carbon Tax is frozen. Jim Lamberton The Rambling Man Clearwater, B. C.
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Doctor shortage in Clearwater grows acute By Keith McNeill The Times Clearwater and area will be down to one permanent physician as of May 15, according to Dr. John Soles. Dr. Mathilde Stuart, who arrived here from South Africa
about two years ago, plans to retire. “Is it a crisis? Absolutely,” Soles said. “We’ve been in a crisis for a while but now it’s to a greater degree.” Locums, or doctors on temporary placements, will be used to cover the
shortfall but they tend to be more difficult to find during the summer months. That the emergency room at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital might not be able to offer 24/7 service is a real possibility, Soles said. It has already
happened in other small communities, such as Princeton, he pointed out. “People can expect that they may have to wait longer to get an appointment,” said Soles. He noted that, statistically, people in this community
use the emergency room at the hospital less than in many other communities of similar size. “That makes a huge difference in our ability to sustain our medical practice here,” he said. “In other communities, doctors can
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routinely spend half their nights in the hospital. People here don’t use the ER except in times of real need.” The local longtime physician pointed out that only a few years ago Clearwater had five doctors. That was a comfortable situation, in that if something happened to one of them or if someone wanted to take some time off, the others could cover without too much trouble. “I think Clearwater still could support five doctors,” said Soles. “Four would work, but you have to consider that what brings people here is the lifestyle. If you have to work enormously hard, you aren’t enjoying the rural lifestyle.” Having so few doctors to work with and to fall back on is a major disincentive for other doctors to move here, he pointed out. Another disincentive is that many doctors lack confidence in their ability to handle critically ill patients without the facilities of a large hospital. A few physicians from outside Canada have expressed interest and plan to visit the community in June, Soles said. However, even if they choose Clearwater the process means at least several months delay before they could start work here. Most locums tend to be either semiretired doctors who want to keep their hand in medicine, or recent graduates seeking to gain experience and pay off their student loans. It isn’t a lifestyle that many pick as a career. Clearwater formerly had a short list of locums who regularly visited the community, but that is no longer as true as it once was because
some have retired or moved on. South Africa used to be a major source of physicians for rural B.C. However, change in the rules done at the beginning of 2012 means that now only doctors trained in the U.K, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand can come to work in this province with relative ease. All others must go through an extensive evaluation process – a process for which there is no funding and no organization. Stories about unemployed and underemployed physicians elsewhere in Canada are overblown, said Soles. There are really not very many such physicians, he said, and those that do exist either don’t want to leave where they are located or often are trained in specialties that there is little demand for. He felt part of the blame for the surplus must be placed on medical schools, which have been slow to adjust. Medical students in B.C. need to do at least a two-month rural rotation as part of their residency program. Clearwater has hosted a number of these students over the years as a result. The number of family practice residencies in B.C. has expanded over the part few years and the program will start in Kamloops in 2014. That could result in a number of second-year residents coming to Clearwater, Soles said. Such students would be advanced enough in their training to need little supervision. Having them here would increase the possibility that one or more will decide to stay in Clearwater once their training is done.
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Mosquito wars: Biting back at the buzz By Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week Cheryl Phippen has heard all the magic, miracle, mosquito cure-alls, from bananas to vitamin B to garlic. Right now, though, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s m o s q u i t o - c o n t ro l contractor is bracing for another round with the Listerine advocates. A local radio station recently gave the false claim, usually passed around in, some air time. “You spray it on everything. Spray it on your deck, spray it on your cat,” Phippen says with a longsuffering expression. For the record, Listerine does not repel mosquitoes. But, if property owners whose land Phippen’s crew enters to treat standing water decide to buy into the mouthwash myth, it can damage the effectiveness of her efforts.
“People might opt out of the program because they say, ‘Oh, it’s so much safer,’” she says. Phippen’s team went back in the field about two weeks ago and she is hoping for gentler weather after one of the two roughest years of her career in 2012. As last year’s flooding pushed the waters of the North Thompson River higher and higher, her crew returned to the river’s banks — already one of the toughest they treat in the TNRD — over and over, about three times more than usual. That still wasn’t as bad as 1999, her first year in the business, when flood waters rose even higher and the West Nile virus first showed up in North America. When Phippen went away for a weekend to get married and left the name of her resort destination on her voicemail mes-
sage, mosquito-bitten residents started calling the front desk looking for her. “People get quite passionate about mosquitoes,” she says. Though her company, BWP Consulting, has held the regional district’s nuisance-mosquito contract for more than a decade, Phippen finds the work her team does still isn’t well understood. People will call to shout at her for spraying “pesticides” — yet her team actually uses blowers to spread dried corn coated with a bacterial protein toxic only to mosquitos. Because mosquito larvae are water-based creatures, they’re sometimes mistaken for tadpoles, which can bring out protective instincts. Other people have accused her of taking photos of their properties while looking for marijuana grow-ops. One woman called
the RCMP, accusing Phippen of trying to drain a nearby lake via helicopter. Then there are the household remedies — diesel and cooking oil. While adding either of those to standing water will disrupt mosquito larva’s ability to breathe, it’s also death to water beetles and other insects that need to access the surface of the water for air, Phippen says. “And cooking oil kills frogs.” Over time, Phippen has had to learn to develop a thick skin. But, as a longtime bug enthusiast — before the mosquito contract, she worked on gypsy-moth control — the job has its rewards, too. During a TNRD public-outreach session this week to try to combat some of the misinformation about her program, Phippen pulled up a slide filled with pictures of the blood-sucking bugs.
Date set for $20 dump days Thompson-Nicola Regional District The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has confirmed the first round of dates for this year’s $20 Dump Days, which will take place at waste facilities throughout the North Thompson on Saturday, May 11, except for the Eagan Lake Transfer Station, which will host its event on Sunday, May 12. Residents can bring in any amount of material equalling a disposal value of $20 or less free of charge. Any amount of material above $20 will incur tipping fees. This event is for residential waste only — no business or commercial loads are allowed. Scales will be used at the Louis Creek and Clearwater Eco-Depots to determine whether a load meets the $20 threshold, based on regular tipping fees of $60 a tonne. Sites without scales will continue to use the volume-based system. For example, under the volume-based system $20 loads can include any two pieces of large furniture (mattress/couch, etc.), or a short box pick-up with extended sides of household garbage, or a full-sized box pickup of demolition/ construction. TNRD waste sites around the North Thompson that are participating are:
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All Candidates Forum held in Barriere for Kamloops-North Thompson of people out of work. There is a lot of fiber out there for those who want it.” Mike Fennell asked the candidates what each would do to bring jobs into this area, and what they would do about getting the Louis Creek industrial Park running? Lake answered, “It’s a challenge to attract industry to rural areas.” He commented that hearing a party leader like Adrian Dix speak against the Kinder Morgan project “sends a chill” to the business community. “We do have busy sawmills in British Columbia, but we need to diversify, and industry such as mining will bring in jobs.” Klop said, “We need to identify rural British Columbia and what we can do to increase the population base. As the population declines so do the communities.” Kendall noted, “Jobs and the economy are number one with the NDP. Our skills
training programs will be there for the 80 per cent of jobs coming up that will require skills training.” She also said that should she be elected as MLA she will “make sure the Yellowhead Mine has the ability to go ahead”. Ford stated, “We need to focus on farming, log home building, tourism, and include First Nations. B.C. has a lot of different options. I don’t think we need to be focused on resource development only. Yes we need jobs, yes we need the economy, but there are options.” Dave Baines asked, “LNG comes from shale, but needs to be extracted by fracking. Where is the energy going to come from to liquefy natural gas?” Lake said, “Wherever possible we are going to use clean energy to produce natural gas. Companies will probably have to use the gas to produce it...” He noted that some of this process will most likely
produce greenhouse gas, but those companies will have to pay carbon tax that will create a prosperity fund to address this, and it will also fund health care, education, etc. Klop said, “I spent 10 years in Alberta, and probably today they
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“it’s a bust”. Kendall said, “The LNG industry is new to B.C. We’ll have to look at fracking itself. I think it’s very important that when we look at these new projects, is we are going to have a very rigorous environmental assessment.”
terdale Road, and that he has advocated for the Little Fort left turn lane. One member of the audience asked, “If you form government, would you roll out a 10 year contract for teachers?” Ford answered, “I
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still have the wealthiest citizens in Canada.” He noted that natural gas uses a whole difference process to extract than oil, and that it “uses tremendous energy”. He also stated that due to the high cost of producing LNG, if there are not enough markets for the product
Ford said, “ Plans [for marketing LNG] are based on market price, and a market price moves. Alberta is running huge deficits, so what’s wrong there? Why not build a foundation for our own province so that future generations can use their own product instead of exporting it.” Bill Kershaw asked what the parties would do about fixing the Yellowhead Highway and the left turn lane at Little Fort? Ford said he thought people should slow down on the highway when going through towns and that with the current provincial debt, where is the money going to come from to fix the roads? Kendall stated that after moving to Kamloops in 1985 she doesn’t think the roads have gotten much better. “If we announce we are going to do it, we would follow through.” Klop said he felt all infrastructure is important. “A government who’s busting at the seems with debt is having a hard time with improving infrastructure. Lake answered, “Statistics in every study shows that roundabouts are safer. The Clearwater roundabout has a local contractor who gets $2.2 million worth of work.” He noted that although the Ministry of Transport is limited in its funds, highway work completed by the BC Liberals in recent years includes major pojects such as Pigs Corner, and Wal-
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think this is not the time to be giving 10 year contracts. Before signing I would recommend a full review of what education is getting us in this province.” Kendall said, “The 10 year contract deal was floated to government. There was no consultation with the teachers. The 10 year deal is not on the table, it is not realistic.” Klop said, “The 10 year contract would bring some stability to the profession and to the students, ...a promise to minimize the striking. A lot of teachers are frustrated with the union dictating; the province is the employer. I think the province needs to say, “this is the way it has to be”. Right now it’s almost like we are being held hostage by these strikes.” Lake stated, “There are a lot of teachers who support the BC Liberals. Teachers deserve to be well paid, but at the same time we have to be realistic. A 10 year agreement is a vision, students could go from grade 2 all the way to grade 12 without a strike. Don McRae, the Minister of Education, is a teacher... I think we should have confidence in the system.” An audience member asked, “What is your commitment to finishing the Royal Inland Hospital? With a new government are we going to get phase two and three? We lost the cancer center to Kelowna when the NDP came into power before.”
Lake answered, “The $80 million phase one is started, and I am proud to say our government is fully committed to the $400 million improvement to the facility.” Klop said, “We’re fully committed. Royal Inland is in need of some clean up. These investments should have been done years ago. These are capital expenditures but they need to be pushed forward.” Kendall stated, “The NDP is fully committed to the redevelopment to Royal Inland.” She also noted her government is going to extend care in communities by training people to take positions in obstetrics, etc. Ford said, “The hospital does need upgrades and development, especially for an elderly population. These services need to be in place. I think the hospital should go ahead, but how are you going to pay for it?” After the question period, each candidate was given three minutes to make closing statements. Kendall said, “The NDP supports the development of natural resources and a strong environmental assessment. We’ve had 12 years with the Liberal government, but we still have unrest with the teachers. They’ve sold off BC Hydro and BC Rail, and our children’s education is being put at risk. Income inequality is worse than ever in the history of the province... If you’re still asking about why there can’t be a change, it’s time for a change.” Lake closed by saying, “We’ve worked hard over the past four years.... In the face of a fiscal downturn all over the world, I think we are doing very well in British Columbia... We need to support professionals to come and work in our small communities. I hope you’ll recognize that I have worked hard for you, and I will continue to work hard for you.” Klop said, “Do we want more of the same, or do we want better? The BC Conservatives stands for better, smaller government with fiscal responsibility.
We don’t want to pay more taxes. The NDP will double the debt, the Liberals have added to that. It’s easy to spend money - it takes a Conservative to spend wisely. We need to put in the programs that are needed, but we need to do that with real taxes, not borrowing to do it.” Ford said, “I don’t believe that voting on one day every four years is democracy. I don’t have political experience, but I think that could be a positive. Right now we only have one half of the voting population taking part. I think the Interior here has been neglected send someone new.” The candidates then took the final 30 minutes to meet and greet with the public. The All Candidates Forum was hosted by the North Thompson Star/Journal. Here is the contact information for the Kamloops-North Thompson candidates: • Terry Lake, BC Liberal, teamterrylake. ca, 250-376-1746, 703 Tranquille Road, Kamloops. • Kathy Kendall, BC NDP, kathykendall.bcndp.ca, 250-5544490, 4-177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops. • Ed Klop, BC Conservative, 778-220-3380, 324 Victoria Street, Kamloops. • John Ford, independent, 250-577-3458, xparty.ca. All B.C. voters can vote at any advance voting place in the province from Wednesday, May 8, to Saturday May 11, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. All B.C. voters can vote at any general voting place in the province on Tuesday, May 14, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. All voters must prove their identity and residential address to receive a ballot or to register when voting. A list of acceptable types of identification is available from Elections BC online at elections.bc.ca or by calling 1-800-661-8683. For more information on the 40th provincial election, go online to elections.bc.ca. Look for the Elections BC advertisement in this publication with polling station information.
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Resolutions put forth by council adopted by SILGA The last week has been busy. After the uplifting experience of attending the expo and trade show here in Barriere, I drove to Prince George to attend the Mayors Caucus. I was saddened by the number of businesses along the way that were closed up or for sale. I have lived and worked in the various communities between Barriere and Prince George. To see favourite restaurants, gas stations and speciality shops boarded up and the communities they served in varying states of decline is depressing to say the least. One of the major themes of the Caucus was exploring the ways and means of supporting the multitude of small, rural communities throughout B.C. Revenue sharing was a popular theme. Some attendees thought that the communities that were the recipients of large taxes from resource based industry should be made to share with everyone else. Heated debate came out of this theory and not surprisingly no consensus was reached. Here in Barriere, and many other small communities there could be more of a locally based revenue sharing put in place. The majority of our commerce is dependant on the forest industry. Years ago there were quite a few small mills throughout our area. They employed local workers, bought supplies in Barriere and supported the economy through their close proximity. With changes in the methods of logging and how mills are run the concept of large centralized mills became the norm. When the small local mills shut down, the local revenue from them was lost. This has happened throughout the province, and not just here in Barriere. By working to change the way forest tenures are allocated perhaps the small rural communities can get back the revenues that are gen-
erated in their area. The rest of the week was spent with most of council in Salmon Arm attending the Southern Interior Local Government Association convention. This convention is used to produce the resolutions that will be brought forth to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention later this year. Barriere put forth two resolutions. The first was: that the provincial government be requested to develop a program with ICBC to reimburse fire departments that respond to highway incidents which involve non-residents/ non-property owners from within the fire department’s taxing jurisdiction. Currently the residents of the community where the incident occurs pay for these costs, which can be considerable should they involve commercial vehicles. This is not an equitable arrangement. Insurance should be structured to cover such incidents and not have the cost borne by local tax payers. The second was: that the Government of B.C. review its rural police resourcing models to ensure that adequate resources are
Youth attraction Young 19-month-old Carter Mills, from Kamloops, had fun petting a lamancha baby goat at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show in the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, on Apr. 28. Lamancha goats are easily recognized due to their lack of ears.
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available to properly police rural communities. Recently the federal government amended the RCMP Operations Policy on Back Up. This policy requires that for certain specific calls or situations, a two member minimum response is required. Here in Barriere, the detachment staffing level is at one Corporal and three members covering a huge area 24/7. This is not even workable, let alone equitable. We need to work on getting a proper model of coverage that will give us the service we need without taxing our local members beyond any reasonable level of expectations. When the resolutions came to the floor of the SILGA conference Councillor Stamer rose to speak to the issues, and did an admirable job of convincing the members to endorse
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both resolutions. I want to thank all members of council and staff for taking the time to attend and help bring forth our issues. I attended the all candidates meeting on Friday, put on by the Star/Journal. I agree with those that say some candidates need to read up on the issues. For one candidate to say they had been campaigning for 18 months and yet prove by their answers they still do not know what the local issues are is interesting. I do thank all the candidates for attending and I urge you all to get out and ask questions, and most importantly go out and vote. Remember too that there is a referendum vote held here in Barriere with advance voting on Wednesday, May 15, and the main voting day of Saturday, May 25.
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the chapters around the province. This is a chance to gather for fun and for learning, to ride some trails and to raise funds for the organization. Funds raised are then distributed to the various chapters to assist in trail maintenance, signs, trail head development and educational programs for members including first aid and riding skills. This year the North Thompson Chapter is hosting Rendezvous at the North Thompson Fall Fair grounds in Barriere with exciting events planned such as The Hoof and Woof, Battle of the Breeds , The Wild Saddle Race, an Obstacle Course, Geo Caching, a scavenger
In all of British Columbia, Barriere and the North Thompson Valley can lay claim to having some of the very best and most extensive network of trails in the province. There are currently over 10,000 km of registered trails in B.C. for use by horsemen, hikers, skiers and cyclists. The majority of these trails are maintained by the hard work of user groups and volunteers, of which the Back Country Horsemen of BC (BCHBC) play a large role. Every year the BCHBC holds Rendezvous, the annual gathering of all of their members from
hunt, equine demonstrations and guest speakers. Gather around the campfire for potluck of bannock and beans, complete with music, on Friday followed by the Back Country Horsemen of BC Annual General Meeting. The local curling club will provide Saturday evening dinner (ribs and chicken) and a crew will be flipping pancakes for Sunday morning breakfast to be followed by Cowboy Church. Rendezvous is open to non-members. Registration of only $70 includes Saturday dinner, pancake breakfast, ability to compete in all events, admittance to educational sessions
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This June the North Thompson Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen will be hosting the annual Rendezvous at the North Thompson Fall Fair grounds. Pictured are members of the group using a trail high above the North Thompson River. as well as horsemanship and liberty demonstrations. There is even a Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, the high
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Our little Claireese recognized on Wishbone Day Baby girl diagnosed with rare brittle bone condition - Osteogenesis Imperfecta By Kyra Blackburn
came back normal. Claireese had approxiOn October 21, mately 12 fractures 2010, we (myself and show up on x-ray. RCMP escorted Doug Bourque) were blessed with a beauti- Doug and I to the poful baby girl we named lice station where we Claireese Anna-Marie. were both harshly inOnly a short time terrogated. After this after bringing her we had to be superhome from the hospi- vised while we cared tal, we were forced to for our daughter until head back in due to a everything was sorted femur fracture which out. During our time of occurred while changing her diaper. The supervision we were hospital admitted us, dragged through an interrogated us, and unbelievable process. called child services on We were forced to attended appointments us. It was soon deter- at the Suspected Child mined and assumed Abuse and Neglect that she had been Clinic (SCAN), and abused. Blood work we were forced to and x-rays were or- continue to have her dered, these resulted x-rayed, looking for abuse or in her being exposed more signs of 2/26/07 BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang to 97 films of radia- neglect. After a week in tion and a broken arm from being pinned the hospital all the BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 remaining tests came down and tortured. Numerous tests back negative. We were run on Claireese were finally able to go and everything home, but only under
the agreement with Child Services, that family would stay with us and supervise at all times. We were then forced to open up our home to the RCMP and Social Services on a regular basis to allow them to continue their investigations and interview our family, including our three-year-old son. All of this was unwillingly with the threat that if we did not cooperate the children would both be removed immediately. I was not even allowed to breast feed Claireese behind a closed door because this meant I would be left with her unsupervised. ChildPMservices 3:44 Page in1 formed us many times that the children should have been takPage en3:44 away PM at this point,1 by protocol. Meanwhile, Claireese’s sclera was
so dark it looked like she had no white of her eyes, just pupils. My mom did research on unexplained fractures in newborns and came up with a condition called ‘Osteogenesis Imperfecta’ (OI). Through her research she learned that a key sign of this condition was blue sclera and unexplained fractures. When bringing this to the attention of the hospital and the SCAN clinic, the pediatrician reviewed our findings and denied us testing because she had never heard of OI, and the odds of one in 50,000 were very unlikely. It took weeks of us proving to a social worker, and the RCMP, that we were good parents, and that something was wrong with our child. ...continued on page 16
(Right) Claireese AnnaMarie Bourque, born Oct. 21, 2010, lives with a very rare brittle bone condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta. (Below) Claireese, in the arms of her dad, Doug Bourque, with family (l -r) Ashley Salle and Trevor Salle, great grandmother Carol Bugera, grandmother Kathy Bugera, grandfather Brad Matthews, and mom Kyra. Front row: (l-r) Cameron Salle, Corey Bourque, Jeremy Salle and Tessa Salle, all wearing yellow on May 6, Wishbone Day, which helping to raise awareness for those with OI. Submitted photos:
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“We had enough funding to purchase four BMX bikes and helmets,” said Hayward, “Then, with the help of bike challenge organizer Dan Sweetnam and his family, the RCMP, a firefighter, a council member, volunteers, and area teens, we ended up with a great event that we will definitely be recreating again next year.” Hayward said each team had four members which included one or two teenagers, and one or two first responders. Each team member had a specific job to complete (some under blindfolds), construction of the bicycles
Teens, first responders, and volunteers joined together on Apr. 28 at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show to build four bicycles in a team challenge environment that proved to be a fun and rewarding event for all concerned. Expo manager, Jill Hayward, initially launched the challenge idea, and thanks to a grant for $500 from the 911 Golf Tournament, as well as two $100 donations from Bill Kershaw and Bill Humphreys, this first time event became a reality.
(Above) Blindfolded team members had to find the bicycle and it’s various parts, then deliver it to the team’s ‘mechanic’, all under the direction of another team member.
was timed and scrutinized by judges, and each bicycle had to be test ridden by a team member completing a short course outside. After the event, all of the bicycles, after being checked out, are to be awarded to area youth. “We wanted the challenge to not only be about team building between teens and the community, but to benefit our youngsters as well,” said Hayward, “Organizers, team members, and spectators had a lot of fun with this event, there’s no reason why we can’t bring it back in 2014.”
(Above) Spectators cheered on the competitors as each team rushed to put the bikes together. (Right) Smiles all round for a job well done.
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Single prizes went to Babes Shanko (Barriere A&W long putt), Susan Newberry (Barriere Irly Building - long drive), Carol Willox (Barb and Carman Smith - KP), Sharon Spooner (Carl’s Market Garden KP), Val Stamer (Knights Inn - long putt), Rose Seymour (North Thompson Funeral Service Rest in Peace), Joan Streadwick (Pottery by Ramona - long drive), Deb Winiski (Rainer Custom Cutting - closest to the golfer), and Helen Fraser (The Look Boutique long putt). Next week Chinook Cove will be unveiling their new lineup of fashions during the evening of Ladies Day. Book your tee times early so you are in off the course in time to see the new colours. I am pretty sure that Bob will want me to take notes of any items I might want him to buy me for Mother’s Day.
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Week two; weatherman still not totally cooperating, but at least it isn’t raining. Thirty-one ladies weathered the wind on Tuesday, Apr. 30, to pick up the prizes. Lindsay and Ashley had an interesting round. On one hole they hit four trees and found 14 golf balls. Wanda Amos had such an interesting encounter with a group of trees that she took a picture with her phone to show us that she wasn’t telling one of those golfer tales. I had my best round of the season, but that wasn’t really too hard. After all, I have only been out four times. I really should apologize though to the ladies that I bad-mouthed for taking my name off the pins. Sorry about that Fiona, Helen and Susan. Congrats on your prizes. We welcomed a new sponsor; Lexa
the hole prizes there were a number of multiple winners. Ilke Marais won the plant from Avril’s Garden for long drive in 2 on hole 1; the Stamer Logging prize for KP on hole 4; and the Val Bella Studio prize for most puts. Donna Salle her prizes from Barriere Massage (long drive on hole 2), Country Store Antiques (long drive on hole 3) and Crystlee’s Hair Design (long drive on hole 5). Trudy Scarlett had a long putt on Hole 3 to win the Bodi Mekanix prize, and a long putt on hole 9 to win the Shais Design. Three prizes went to Fiona Clare - Bondar Forest Planning for KP on hole 4, Estylo Hair Design for long putt on hole 5, and Our Little Secret for KP in 2 on hole 7. I managed to get two prizes - Station House Restaurant for a long drive on hole 9 and AG Foods for least number of putts.
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Mother’s Day was first celebrated in U.S. in 1908 Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May. Wikipedia says the celebration of Mother’s Day began in the United States in the early 20th century; it is not related to the many celebrations of mothers and motherhood that have occurred throughout the world over thousands of years, such as the Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday celebration. Despite this, in some countries Mother’s Day has become synonymous with these older traditions. The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s. Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance toward their mothers, grandmothers, and/or maternal figure on mother’s day. Various observances honouring mothers existed in America during the 1870’s and the 1880s, but these never had resonance beyond the local level.
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Our little Claireese...
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It was hard; we wanted to celebrate the birth of our daughter, but instead avoided all confrontation with extended family and friends because we had no explanation as to why our daughter was in a full body harness. The hospital put in their report that “All tests have been run that would rule out abuse”, and everything had come back negative, therefore they wanted to close the case as an abused child. Our social worker had spent a lot of time getting to know us, and eventully started seeing that there was something wrong with our daughter. She was soon convinced that this unknown problem could be that of a patient with OI. She then helped us to get the referral for testing down at BC Children’s Hospital, against our pediatrician’s wishes. BC Children’s Hospital clinically diagnosed Claireese at her appointment, clearing us from Social Services and charges from the RCMP. That day we learned that our baby girl did have the very rare brittle bone condition Osteogenesis Imperfecta. We were lost. Nobody knew what OI was, and our little girl had it. Nobody could answer our questions, nobody we knew had it, and we were even finding ourselves explaining it to our local specialists while there looking for answers. Reading the diagnosis report from BC Children’s Hospital we found it contained information that Claireese would never walk because her bone density was too low, they suggested that if she stood on her legs they would crumble. They even put in a report that was mailed out to us that they could not rule out mild Osteogenesis Imperfecta but because of the amount of fractures she had already retained it was most likely a more severe form of OI that could even be lethal. Claireese now attends Montreal Shiners Hospital in Quebec where she sees some of the world leading OI specialists, and has received a proper diagnose of Moderate Osteogenesis Imperfefcta (TYPE 4).
Claireese has had close to 20 fractures to date but if you know her, you know nothing stops or slows down this little girl We know that all of this could have been prevented if people including medical professionals were more aware of OI. We believe that it is nobody’s fault what we went through, except that the condition is unknown to many. We hope that by spreading awareness about OI will prevent the next family from enduring the problems we had to face. And most of all, after reading our story, we hope that you remember to wear yellow each May the 6th for WISHBONE DAY, a day for raising awareness for Osteogenesis Imperfecta. A day each year to recognise our little Claireese, and other children with OI. Because awareness does make a difference. You can find out more about Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Wishbone Day by going to: www.oif.org or www.wishboneday.com Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or OI, is a genetic condition that causes bones to break easily. OI is also known as “Brittle Bones”. A person born with OI will have the OI throughout their lifetime. A person can have anywhere from 1 upwards to 300 plus broken bones in a lifetime. People with Osteogenesis Imperfecta can also expect to have other problems such as deformed bones, shorter stature, bone pain, and tooth decay also known as Dentinogenesis Imperfecta. Wishbone Day is an international community awareness effort to raise awareness of Osteogenesis Imperfecta and to clear assumptions about what OI is and what OI is not. The term Wishbone Day came from the idea that a “wishbone” is the only bone that a person can break that will not hurt them. Yellow was the colour chosen to represent Wishbone Day. Please wear yellow each year on May 6, and show your support for Claireese and others that live life with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
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Fitting together pieces from the history of Avola Eleanor Deckert It just so happens that I like to ask people questions and listen to their stories. I also like to read and write. And one more thing: I like to fit little scraps and pieces together: quilts, collages, puzzles, clues. I live in Mary Gibson’s house and I have heard her tell about old times in Avola. My husband, Kevin, asked Gerald Gibson, Ivor Lundeberg and old time railroaders and trappers lots of questions. Bob Jensen is our neighbour and has generously allowed us to scan his photos into our computer. In Bob’s collection of treasure I was happy to find eight issues of “The Tiny Timber News” a paper written entirely by the students on the Avola Elementary School in 1981, ‘82, ‘83. Written and oral stories, interview questions, faded photos, topographic maps ... pieces are starting to fit together. Here are a few names, places, and buildings, properties that have been part of Avola’s history. Photo: Arvid Lunderberg
Photo: Eva Gibson and Harry Hardy in front of the Avola General Store The first store built in Avola was on the site where the Log Inn Pub is now. It was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. George Hanington of Vancouver. They were assisted by Pete Lind who, with his wife and family, resided here at that time. Before her marriage Mrs. Hanington taught school in Avola as did her husband, George Hanington. The store was later sold to Mr. and Mrs. Syd Knowles, also from Vancouver. They owned and operated it for many years. It was later sold to Mr. and Mrs. Whittle, who sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Buis. The original store, known as the Avola General Store, burned down in the early 1960s. Across from the store, where Larry and Verna Tychkowsky and family live now, was a building called “The Avola House.” It was a rooming house and eating place owned and operated by two brothers: Ed and Charlie Fowler and later by Gunnar and Gladys Lund. This was always a very busy place and served the community well. It burned down in 1950. Interview with Mrs. Mary Gibson, April 1, 1982 Photo courtesy of Bob Jensen
Photo: Jack Maciejho on snowshoes on the ice of the North Thompson River near Avola Across the river from Avola the property belonging to Gerald Gibson was owned by Jack Maciejho. Around 1920, the year of the big forest fire that swept through the area and burned out the valley. It burned out Warthern Construction, a logging operation at Wire Cache where Mr. Maciejho lived. He was driven out by the fire, so he purchased the property across the river. He lived there with his family until 1928, when it was purchased by Gerald Gibson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Gibson, who came here from Edmonton and lived there until they early 1950s. The two-story house burned down later in the 1950s. The wood shed is one of the oldest buildings here. Interview with Mrs. Mary Gibson, March 8, 1982 Photo courtesy of Bob Jensen
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At one time the property across the highway from the Scarffs was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Lunderberg, parents of Ivor, Elmer, Birtle, who lived there for a number of years. A sister, Inez, was married and also lived in B.C. and visited here after. Incidentally, Mr. and Mrs. J Maciejho were Ivor’s aunt and uncle. Interview with Mary Gibson, March 8, 1982 Photo courtesy of Bob Jensen
The first mill in Avola was a shingle mill in the 1920s and they hired Orientals. They operated for a number of years. The mill burned down later. In the 1940s another mill began operation here and the Mengie Bridge spanning the river from the Avola side to the island was built. As Mr. Mengie was part owner of the mill, the bridge was given his name. It was torn down years later when the mill was taken over by new owners. The Diamond Company of Oregon operated here for a number of years. Then it became Merritt Diamond Mills under new management. They finally sold out to Kamloops Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. and they operated here until they relocated to Vavenby in the 1970s. Local History by Mary Gibson, Feb 3, 1983 Photos courtesy of Bob Jensen
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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay. Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path
Canada, and eventually came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career. Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend themselves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings. When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work. Ecki has transformed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numerous ‘Art By Ecki’ creations. The variety of his
carve on it!” He notes that nearly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character. Sometimes a person may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs. “At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-
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Enjoyable event - Vancouver Camera Swap Meet Another one of my favorite events, and one I look forward to attending every year: The Vancouver Camera Show and Swap Meet was held this past weekend at the Cameron Recreation Centre in Coquitlam, B.C. This long-running show, put on by the Western Canada Photographic Historic Association, and organized by Siggi and Brigitte Rohde, has now reached it’s 37th year and makes the claim of being the largest (and maybe the best) in Canada with well over 1,000 people walking through the doors. Speaking of walking through the door, participants that did walk into the large photographic-equipment-packed hall joined an amazing diversity of other photographers all looking for deals and eager to exchange information and ideas. In my opinion, there isn’t better way of spending a spring day than being surrounded by a vast array of cameras and photography equipment, all the while getting a chance to talk with other photographers.
My wife and I always make the threehour drive from Kamloops the day before and lodge overnight so I am fresh for the early 7:30 a.m. setup. I enjoy the early morning scene and have come to expect an exciting buzz from other vendors who are busy setting up, talking, and buying as one sees lots of early deals before the show even begins. I walked to my table greeting people I have known for years, and organized my table quickly so I’d be ready for the swap meet’s early bird shoppers who pay a premium to shop exclusively starting at 9 a.m. This year there was a long line of early birds waiting at the door. That line extended all the way down the hall and stretched all the way out into the parking lot. By the 10 a.m. regular admission I was almost out of breath from non-stop showing, demonstrating, explaining, and, of course, bargaining with photographers who were checking out what I had on my table. Every year I go wondering what the latest trends are, or
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pointing a camera at some inspiring subject to make a picture, an occasion like the Vancouver Swap is the quintessential place of happiness to meet and exchange information with other photographers, and of course look at and check out the many kinds of photographic equipment that would not be so easily available anywhere else. An interesting example would be my old friend, Hai from Calgary, who said he has become interested in taking 3D photographs and I viewed some of his 3D photos taken in the Vancouver area since he arrived. I knew of the 3D technology, however, I had not had the opportunity to check out any of the new cameras, until his. Overall, I had a great time talking with other photographers; the conversations were many and constantly changed depending
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Celebrating 35 Years
Herb & Lemon Roasted Chicken 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbsps sugar 2 whole lemons, 1 juiced & 1 sliced 2 whole oranges, 1 juiced & 1 sliced 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste 10-12 pieces bone-in chicken parts (thighs & legs are best) 1 medium onion (any kind), thinly sliced
1 tsp dried thyme, or fresh chopped 1 tbsp dried rosemary, or fresh chopped chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), for garnish, optional Preheat oven to 400F. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, & salt & pepper. Place chicken in a rimmed 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. Place parts skin side up & spread them out evenly in the pan. Arrange slices of lemon, orange & onion around & under the chicken. Sprinkle all over generously with thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked & juices run clear. Remove parts to a serving platter & garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
Student of The Week
Barriere Elementary Sara Sabyan
By Dee
Asparagus Summer Salad 2 lbs large asparagus 1 cup coarsely grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese (3 oz) 3 tbsps fresh lemon juice 2 tbsps warm water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus into long, thin strips & transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the Parmigiano-Reggiano with the lemon juice, water & olive oil. Add to the asparagus & toss to coat. Season the salad with salt & pepper & serve at once.
By Dee
FROM MY KITCHEN
Crockpot Blackberry Cobbler 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup biscuit mix 2 eggs 2 tsps vanilla 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk 2 tbsps butter, melted 3 cups frozen blackberries Vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip Combine sugar & biscuit mix in large bowl, stir in eggs, vanilla, evaporated milk & butter. Mix well. Fold blackberries in & pour into sprayed crockpot. Cover & cook on low for 5 hours. Serve warm with ice cream or cool whip.
FROM MY KITCHEN
It is with great pleasure that we nominate Sara Sabyan as Student of the Week! Sara is a helpful Grade 6 student in Mrs. Kerslake’s class and has shown immense growth in leadership skills in our school over the past year. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and often volunteers to do announcements or work in the office. Sara puts forth a good effort in her school work and sets a good example for her peers. She should be proud of her accomplishements . Keep up the great work, Sara!
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GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: 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 23th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th 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 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.
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MacLennan Farms has yearling grass finished beef. Sold by the quarter based on Hang Weight, or smaller orders of choice by kg. Price list avail upon request. Phone 250-674-2449.
Garage Sales 362 Lilley Rd., May 25-26, 9am-1pm - no earlybirds pls! Lots of tools & assorted items. 4646 Barriere Town Rd., May 18, 8am-6pm only. Saturday & Sunday May 11 & 12; 10 am - 2 pm Heywood Farm 1299 Candle Creek Rd. Gate opens at 10 AM Follow the signs up from the highway. Yard Sale Friday & Saturday May 10 & 11; 9 am - 4 pm 337 Robson St. Weyerhaeuser Sub. Lots of man stuff.
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For Sale By Owner CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000
Clearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter package, 2 bdrm, very gd cond. Owned by elderly lady. Incl c/a, w/d, f/s. Extra lg windows, very bright and airy. Master bdrm has full 4 window bay. Two full bath, 1 is ensuite. New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches. Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00. Call Jones 250-674-3051 or woodcrest8@gmail.com
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Rentals Commercial/ Industrial 3 Commercial spaces by Rafting & Gym. Ph 250-674-0001 info@riveradventures.ca
Duplex / 4 Plex Clearwater: Older 3 bdrm duplex. Avail June 1, $575/mo. + util, Miller sub. 250-674-0188
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Thursday, May 09, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal Thursday, May 9, 2013 North Thompson Star Journal
OBITUARY In Loving Memory
Irene Beddington April 24, 1925 – May 4, 2013 On May 4, 2013, another angel flew too close to the ground. With loving family at her side, mom left to be at peace. Strong willed, mom braved each day facing insurmountable health issues. Her love of family, faith and bountiful gardens gave her strength to carry on as long as she did. So as the planting season started on a beautiful May day, mom realized her garden wouldn’t be. Mom had many angels who looked out for her, and stood by her at every corner, and for that the family thanks you. Mom was fiercely devoted to her family, and for that we are all blessed. Mom lost her first son Tom far too young, but in his legacy he and Wilma gave us two wonderful boys, Clayton and
Skye, and his daughter, Kessa. Later, Jerry, her second son also passed too soon, but he and Linda gave our family another wonderful son, Teddy and his wife, Lorraine, children Christopher and Amanda. Lone surviving son, Ken, his wife Dianne, have proudly raised gramma’s first granddaughter, Brittanya and grandson, Nick, his wife Caitlin, as well as her extended family grandchil-
dren, Brent and Jennifer and baby Rome, along with Dakota and Mickey. A void has been formed in our lives, but every flower and all of nature’s bounty will remind us of her legacy to us. Mom was pre-deceased by her husband, Ellis, her two brothers Ted and Ray of Vernon, B.C. Sadly, her sister Rosemary passed away one day later in Vernon, also. Special thanks to angels Lynda and Lorraine Beddington, Cher, Ivy and Dawna, and friends at Yellowhead and a host of others who helped mom through her final days. We will miss you mom, gramma, our friend and matriarch. Celebration of her life to be announced at a later date.
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Misc. Wanted Affordable older, well broke horse that is good w/small children. No bad habits. email sarah@wildfire.ca or info@rainerfarm.com True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.
Mobile Homes & Pads Clearwater: 2 bdrm MH. Centrally located, wood heat, $650/mo. Ph. 250-674-4034 Clearwater: 3 bdrm MH, incl f/s, w/d. Close to shopping. $675/mo. Call after 7 pm 250-488-4445
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11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm Join us for refreshments after the Service. Phone 250-672-9830 anytime. Affiliated with North American Baptist Association. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
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Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations When it comes to newborn wild animals, mother always knows best, and so with fawning and calving season underway, provincial biologists are reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered. People who find these newborns alone often mistakenly believe they have been abandoned, but usually they have only been left there temporarily by their mother, who will return. Intervening in these situations by “rescuing” the fawn or calf is rarely necessary and will usually do more harm than good. It is normal for mother deer, elk and other ungulates to leave their young alone for long periods, returning a few times a day to nurse and relying on the newborn’s lack of scent to protect them from predators. Returning mothers that find humans or pets nearby may leave or can become aggressive to defend their offspring from the perceived threat. The mother will return if the young is left alone. Although these newborns may appear abandoned, it is rarely the case, and if they are removed they will be orphaned. While professional wildlife rehabilitation facilities in some areas of B.C. can successfully rear these newborns, there is no maternal care and their chances of survival are far less than if they had been raised by their true mother. This is true not just for deer; many mammals leave their young alone for long periods of time, only to return to feed them at regular intervals. So, if you encounter a young deer or calf in the wild at this time of the year, appreciate the experience, but don’t approach or intervene. If you find a fawn or calf that you think may be orphaned, here’s what you should do: * If it is lying quietly, leave it alone and leave the area. Your presence will discourage the mother from returning. * Keep all children and especially dogs away from the area. * If you think the fawn or calf is not being cared for by its mother, return the next day to check. If it is in the exact same spot, it may be injured or orphaned. Contact a wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible, but do not touch or move the animal. * Do not touch or feed the animal. To find a wildlife rehabilitator near you, visit the Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of British Columbia at: http://www.wrnbc.org/contact/ find-a-local-rehabilitator/
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BSS students take part in Day of Caring North Thompson Star/Journal Over 300 high school students from seven different schools participated in the 6th Annual United Way Youth Day of Caring® as a kickoff to BC Youth Week on Wednesday, May 1. Students spent their morning from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. volunteering at different non-profit organizations in Barriere and Kamloops, completing activities such as painting a garden shed, planting flowers, and cleaning a paratransit bus. Barriere Secondary students weeded and cleaned up plantings in the District of Barriere ball parks area, and also helped out at Barriere House on Carlstrom Road washing windows and vinyl siding, and also cleaning gutters. Barriere House manager Terry Johnson said, “This is great that the students have come to help.” Volunteer projects were followed by a celebratory barbecue lunch at the Barriere ball diamonds sponsored by Urban Systems Foundation.
Barriere Secondary students who helped with outdoor spring cleaning at Barriere House during the 6th Annual United Way Youth Day of Caring® were: Hannah Feller, Alexander Peterson, Taryn Howe, Ashley Fitger, Travis Greenal, Sadie Lawrence, Breann Fischer, Vanessa Balatti, Chelsea Wilson and Jenessa Jones. Also pictured are Barriere House manager Terry Johnson, school teacher Mr. Madland, and United Way Leader Janine Meredith. BCLC is a long-time supporter of United Way and their community efforts and is a corporate sponsor for the Day of Caring® initiative. United Way works to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. United Way affects change in three focus areas: all that kids can be, poverty to possibility, and strong communities.
(Above) Alexander Peterson and Hannah Feller cleaning gutters.
STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward
Kamloops Film Society invites Short Shorts entries from area independent film makers North Thompson Star/Journal The Kamloops Film Society (KFS) is pleased to announce its upcoming 6th Annual Kamloops Independent Short Shorts (KISS) Film Festival, 2013. As part of its mission to support and encourage local filmmaking, the KFS stages an annual KISS competition, which is open to film entries from all independent filmmakers living in Kamloops and the surrounding region of Interior BC. The “short shorts” in the KISS name refers to the maximum length of the films—5 minutes or less. The KISS competition guidelines advise that all entries must be showable to all audiences, since children will be in attendance at the
competition screening, which is a free event open to the public. Submitting entries to the KISS competition deadline is May 21, and the screening of the films and awarding of prizes will be on May 31, at 7 p.m. in the Clock Tower Theatre at Thompson Rivers University. All participants are entered into Thompson-Nicola Regional District Participation Draw for $150. Cash prizes will be awarded for the competition winners. • 1st prize $500 • 2nd prize $250 • 3rd prize $100 • Youth Prize (18 years and under) $100 • Audience Favourite $100 MovieMart gift card • Thompson-Nicola regionbased Best Film $150
Filmmakers can drop off their entry (in DVD format or QuickTime file on DVD) at MovieMart (444 St Paul Street) in downtown Kamloops on or before May 21, 2013. All entries must include an application form (available at MovieMart or online at http://www.kissfest.ca/) and a $10 entry fee. For more information and updates visit http://www.kissfest.ca/. The KFS wishes all the filmmakers who enter the KISS competition the best of luck, and looks forward to seeing all of their creative expressions! In addition, as always, the KFS thanks the many volunteers, film-lovers, and sponsors who make the annual KISS Film Festival possible.
(Left) BSS students working at the parks were: Molly Lampreau, Brittany Piva, Ariel Fennel, Tyler Ewert, Jordan LeFeuvre, Jillian McInnes, Kathleen Pilatzke, Talyse Lyons, Jensen Lengkeek, and Kate Schilling. Also pictured are United Way Leader Charla Johnstone, and District of Barriere staffers Norma Bigham and Dustin Doherty.
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