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The official opening of the new PAC playground at Barriere Elementary School took place last Tuesday. Performing the honour of cutting the ribbon, were School District 73 area trustee Rhonda Kershaw (center left) and chairperson Denise Harper (center right). New principal Gordon Cumming (far right) thanked all who had fundraised and contributed to bringing the playground to reality. After the opening a free PAC barbecue took place, followed by a SD73 Board meeting at 7 p.m.

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Members of the Barriere Communities in Bloom Committee receiving their four bloom award. Pictured (l-r): Barbara McManus, Ellen Krause, Virginia Smith, Val Stamer, with Communities in Bloom representatives Yvette May and Michelle Rule. Submitted photo:

Congratulations to Barriere on adding another bloom to their Communities in Bloom Award this year. The community entered the provincial competition for the first time in 2012, and were rewarded for their efforts with a three bloom award. This year the Barriere Communities in Bloom Committee were able to call home after last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards dinner to report they would be bringing home a four bloom award as well as a trophy for tidiness. Thanks to all the area residents, businesses, volunteers, the municipality, clubs and organizations who worked so hard to have Barriere show to its best advantage when the judges were here this summer. Judges Yvette May and Michelle Rule toured the community over two days; among other stops they visited the McLure Wildfire Monument and Spirit Square, the North Thompson Agriplex and Fall Fair grounds, toured the Gilbert Smith mill, stopped in at the bike park, and were greeted at a community barbecue in Fader Park at the bandshell.

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Integration focus for developmentally disabled By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – One of Christy Clark’s first crises as premier was a 2011 revolt by parents and caregivers over money-saving changes to the B.C. government agency responsible for developmentally disabled people. The CEO of Community Living B.C. was fired after re-

ports of people being moved from group homes into contracted home-sharing arrangements without consent. Waiting lists swelled as 65 group homes were closed, with disabled people living longer than ever before. A government MLA, Randy Hawes, joined opposition critics calling for relief. A work program at a Maple Ridge re-

cycling facility had its operating funds cut, a decision hastily reversed as the government found an extra $40 million for CLBC’s budget to assist 13,000 developmentally disabled clients. Clark promised a reorganization. Two years later, Comox Valley MLA Don McRae is the new Minister of Social Development and Social Innova-

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tion. He is touring the province during October, looking for ways to deliver that innovation, with an emphasis on finding jobs and homes for as many developmentally disabled people as possible. Money is still a big pressure, with the government beginning a “core review” to squeeze more savings from all ministries. McRae has already faced criticism from contracted service agencies after their budgets had to absorb a three per cent wage hike for unionized employees. McRae said in an interview this week he has yet to meet a service agency that has been unable to work through the new budget with help from CLBC. And the agency continues to pursue home-sharing arrangements where practical. “Society is evolv-

Notice of Annual General Meeting LOWER NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY Advance notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00pm at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre located at 4936 Barriere Town Road (District of Barriere Building), at which time it is intended that Directors be elected for the ensuing year. As per the by-laws of the Society: A member seeking to stand for election as a Director on the Board of the Society must meet the following criteria: a) A person must be a member in good standing. b) A person must submit a written nomination, signed by two other members in good standing. c) A person has not been convicted of an indictable criminal offence unless they have obtained a pardon. d) A person has agreed, in writing, to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws & Declaration of Commitment. e) A person has completed a written Personal Disclosure of potential conflict of interest, with explanation of how it may be a conflict.

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(Above) Richard Niesman sorts bottles at Maple Ridge recycling depot, in a work program sponsored by Community Living B.C. ing, and I’ve had the opportunity to visit individuals who want to live in an inclusive environment, in a neighbourhood,” McRae said, adding there is “no push” to move people away from group homes. McRae is reaching out to employer groups, to build on successful work placements in grocery stores and other workplaces. “For a person with a disability or not, having a job, and it could be full time or part time, allows you to have a

role in society that gives something back, and increases your self-worth,” he said. “I think there’s huge value in that.” McRae recalls segregated classes from his own childhood. As a high school teacher up until his election in 2009, he worked with integrated classrooms. Work and retirement are the next phases. That step begins with new oversight. Effective in October, Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen TurpelLafond’s mandate is extended to people

moving from youth services to CLBC responsibility, continuing until age 24. In a pilot project, the ministry has hired four “navigators” to guide developmentally disabled people leaving school, to make sure they don’t fall through the cracks and have the welfare and health support they need. Another pilot begins in Burnaby next year, with a navigator assigned to help developmentally disabled people adjust to their senior years.

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Bush camp run by Surrey firm a ‘disgrace’

Province still ducking duty to protect tree planters: Sinclair By Jeff Nagel Black Press The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal is hearing allegations that a Surrey silviculture company ran a racially divided camp in the B.C. Interior and subjected its tree planters to slave-like conditions. The 50 workers – refugees from Congo – want unpaid wages and damages from Khaira Enterprises for being forced to live in what are described as cramped, subhuman conditions near the Golden-Revelstoke area in the summer of 2010. On the first day of the hearing the lawyer representing the planters told the tribunal the workplace was split on racial lines, with blacks treated differently and forced to work on harder terrain than non-blacks. B.C. Federation of

Labour president Jim Sinclair gave evidence Wednesday on how the labour organization aided the workers after learning they were underfed, unpaid and subjected to racial slurs. “This camp was a complete disgrace – the conditions were from another age,” Sinclair said in an interview. He said other companies that run bush camps continue to treat workers poorly and he blames the provincial government for failing to do more to prevent abuse. B.C.’s system of awarding silviculture work encourages lowball bidding and corner cutting on camp conditions without adequate safeguards, Sinclair said. “The conditions that led to the racism, the extreme conditions, still exists today. The steps necessary to

stop this haven’t been taken by the government.” The province terminated its contract with Khaira after its workers were discovered in squalor, some of them saying they hadn’t eaten in two days, and a series of investigations ensued. Sinclair noted B.C.’s forest safety ombudsman probed the Khaira case, declared it intolerable and issued a dozen recommendations in 2011 that have largely been ignored, including a call for a more workable system of inspecting camps led by a single agency. Khaira was ordered to repay more than $236,800 in unpaid wages but Sinclair said workers only got about half of that amount and only because the province withheld the money and redirected it to them. The co-owners of the Surrey company,

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The province terminated its contract with a Surrey silviculture company, Khaira Enterprises, after its tree planters were discovered living in slave-like conditions, some of them saying they hadn’t eaten in two days. Khalid Bashwa and Hardilpreet Sidhu, have denied mistreating workers and questioned why they kept coming back for contract work if they were unhappy. Sinclair dismissed that argument, adding what’s remarkable

Order issued on BC Hydro meter fees Black Press Energy Minister Bill Bennett has issued a cabinet order to the B.C. Utilities Commission to make sure it approves fees high enough cover the costs of customers opting out of BC Hydro’s smart meter program. The order in council, signed by Bennett and Environment Minister Mary Polak, instructs the independent regulator to approve extra fees sufficient to meet the cost of manually reading mechanical electricity meters that remain in use, or collecting readings from digital meters that have their radio transmitter turned off on request of the customer. The order also directs the BCUC to approve fees to cover the costs of “failed installations,” either because the customer refused or because an obstacle was placed in the way of the installer. A spokesman for Bennett confirmed that the BCUC may still decide to lower the opt-out fees proposed by BC Hydro, or it may increase them if costs warrant. BC Hydro sent letters in September to about

60,000 residential customers who have refused wireless meters, giving them until December to choose. If customers insist on keeping their old meter, a $35 monthly fee applies effective Dec. 1. If they accept a smart meter with the “radio off,” a $100 setup fee is proposed, followed by $20 a month to collect readings starting April 1. If customers do not register a choice by Dec. 1, their meter will be left as is and the $35 monthly fee will be added to their bill. As it does with rate increases, BC Hydro will start charging its proposed fees as it prepares to defend them before the BCUC. If the commission orders changes, bills would be adjusted accordingly, with refunds or extra charges added.

is that the workers essentially went on strike and refused to work even though they were denied food until they were discovered and rescued. “These are refugees

trying to make a buck to survive in Canada, their new country. They don’t speak the language that well. They don’t know their rights and they’re really vulnerable to be-

ing exploited. We have to be on guard, we owe it to these people to make sure it doesn’t happen.” The tribunal is expected to continue for several weeks.

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Guest Editorial; By Stephanie Cadieux

Foster families make our province stronger

When families struggle - whether due to conflicts, substance misuse, illness or because they require specialized care for a child with complex needs - it’s comforting to know there are safe havens available for the children and teens who have nowhere else to turn. Every day in British Columbia, more than 3,100 foster families open their hearts and their homes to some of society’s most vulnerable young people. Foster families give stability in the midst of chaos; they provide a safe place in which to live, develop, grow and play; they offer an open door just when it seems all other doors have closed. October is Foster Family Month in B.C., and there is no better time than now to consider what it means to be a foster parent. Foster families can help create the foundation a vulnerable child or teen needs in order to develop into a confident adult. They are part of a team that helps young people to return to their families, live with extended family or make the transition to an adoptive family. Whether they provide emergency, short or long-term care, foster families play a crucial part in the lives of thousands of young British Columbians. It’s an influence and a connection that can last a lifetime, a notion highlighted by the fact that more than one in three children in government care who are adopted are adopted by their foster family. Foster parents come from all walks of life. They each bring different experiences to the role, and they each have different reasons for doing the work they do, yet they all share one very important thing in common: they are ordinary people engaged in extraordinary acts of kindness. Not everyone can be a foster parent - it takes a very special person to perform this important service. And the reality is that there is always a need for more families who are willing to embrace the joys and the challenges of this role. I ask that you encourage anyone who might be interested in foster parenting to call the Foster Line at 1 800 663-9999 for more information. To the thousands of foster families who make such a real and lasting difference in the lives of B.C. children and youth, thank you for your selflessness, your commitment and your determination to create a better future for our province. Stephanie Cadieux is Minister of Children and Family Development The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, and have a contact telephone number, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Ofﬁce, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

Support Volunteer Centre A letter from North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre To the editor; What a long way we have come. When the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre was formed in 2003 they had a vision of bringing our community organization closer together. In 2008 we had the opportunity to move our office to the Barriere ‘Ridge’. We moved with the goal of helping to make the facility into a community centre. We are very proud to

have reached this goal. Our 29 member organizations offer the community regular sessions of everything from yoga, keep fit classes, walking program, art classes, youth sports, and fiber arts. Many local organizations hold their regular meetings in our facilities. We also continue to provide the community with an after school program. I am pleased to have been part of what has been a new and

exciting project, but my time to step down and let others come forward with new and innovative ideas has come. NTVIC’s annual general meeting will be held at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Ridge, and we are looking for new fresh faces. I encourage local organizations to send representatives to our AGM to make sure their interests will be included. We need new members who will actively participate, so all the

community’s needs will be addressed. We are very fortunate to have the support of the municipality, and enjoy working closely with them. We are still working to access grants and other funding to operate the office, but we need to find other sources of income to be able to continue to keep our office open Again we invite anyone to our AGM at 7 p.m., Oct. 23. Donna Kibble, President NTVIC

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When Barriere helped Connor McKirdy, it started a national movement to help others To the editor; We are fast approaching a very important anniversary. One year ago, this wonderful community of Barriere came together and provided our family and our little Mr. Connor, with a second chance. This was a trip to Boston to see the only specialist in the world familiar with treating one of his rare chromosome conditions, Idic15 (Chromosome 15q 11-13 Duplication Syndrome) I would like to now update with how things have progressed since that trip. After our return, we realized that we could not make that trip every few months to follow-up. After three months of many emails, phone calls, and teaming up with another Idic15 mom in Vancouver, Idic15 Canada was born. This organization now has four actively working clinics across Canada, with incredible teams of specialties in every medically concerning areas of Idic15. We have four of the top Canadian Scien-

tific Minds on our Scientific Advisory Board, and, as of a few months ago, we have had World Idic15 Awareness Day proclaimed by the provincial Government. The date is October 15, the day that Connor and I left for Boston. We have been gaining in momentum as we approach the Awareness Day, with incredible support from The Rare Disease Foundation, Canadian Organization of Rare Diseases, and more. We even had a video sent to us made by ICE PILOTS NWT Production Team to post on our Facebook Page. We have been featured in the Canadian Medical Journal and the Pediatric Medical

Journal, and will be featured along with one of Clinics, on Calgary’s Global TV. So much awareness has already paid off, as we know of three children that have been diagnosed and treatment started as a direct result of the advocacy of Idic15 Canada. We have teams in place to start the much needed clinical research. Research that can help Connor and children like him now. All of this started with the generosity of you, the people of Barriere, in sponsoring our Connor. This is our “pay it forward” as our token of immense appreciation. We are making and wearing ribbons, purple for epilepsy and green for growth and change on October 15. Again, we thank you... Therese, Walt and Connor McKirdy. To view the Awareness Day Initiative go to https://www. facebook.com/Idic15Canada Therese McKirdy, CEO, Clinics and International Chair www.idic15canada.ca@idic15canada

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Heffley Eco Depot officially opens The grand opening of the new Heffley Creek Eco-Depot took place last Monday. Pictured are Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) directors taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony; (l-r) Director John Sternig, Vice Chair Andy Anderson, Director Ron Anderson, Director Bill Kershaw, Director Ken Christian, Director and Mayor of Sun Peaks Al Raine and Director and Mayor of Barriere Bill Humphreys.

McLure transfer station closing TNRD directors at their Aug. 22, 2013, board meeting approved a motion on the recommendation of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee that the McLure and Monte Lake Transfer Stations will be closed; that the Agate Bay Transfer Station continue to operate on a seasonal basis from May to September, and that the Vavenby Transfer Station continue to operate with reduced hours. Residents of McLure loudly voiced their displeasure regarding the transfer station closure in their community at a recent public meeting with the TNRD. However, McLure residents were advised that the decision to close the transfer station stands.

250th anniversary of Royal Proclamation signing A message from Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon on the occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation [Monday, October 7], marks the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Royal Proclamation of 1763. The Royal Proclamation defined the

relationship between First Nations and the Crown, established treaty-making and laid the basis for the recognition of First Nations rights. The relationship between First Nations and the Crown, based on principles of peace, fairness and the rule of law, remains important today as we walk our

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paths of reconciliation together. Recently, I had the honour of participating in the Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver where tens of thousands of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people joined together to demonstrate their commitment to building a strong and enduring

relationship with each other. It was inspiring to see so many of our citizens take these steps together to help build a new, shared future for all of us. On this important occasion, 250 years after King George III signed the Royal Proclamation, I encourage all citizens

to learn our history and work together for a better future for all British Columbians. Office Of The Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon

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Scientists project warmer, wetter winters for B.C. By Jeff Nagel Black Press

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Climate change will likely mean warmer, rainier winters in B.C. as well as reduced summer stream flows, a forum in Vancouver heard Monday as new international findings were released. Dr. Francis Zwiers, director of the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) and vicechair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) working group 1, said projections for B.C. point to further warming of 2.9 degrees in the winter and 2.4 degrees in the summer by 2100, under a moderate carbon emission scenario. Winter warming on that scale could translate into 17 to 51 more days per year of frostfree conditions, he told the forum, in the wake of the already measured reduction of 24 annual frost days since 1900 and a 2.1-degree increase in the province’s winter temperatures. While a longer growing season might be a boon to garden-

ers and farmers, Zwiers noted warming winters have also allowed unwanted species like the mountain pine beetle to flourish and wreak havoc on Interior forests. “That’s an impact that has been linked to a changing climate,” Zwiers said. “You can just imagine there would be many other organisms that would find B.C. to be a much more hospitable place to live, even in a slightly warmer climate than we have at the moment, or a slightly wetter climate than we have at the moment.” PCIC researchers projected climate changes in B.C. over the rest of this century using the same models as the IPCC. Winter warming would be greater in the northeast than other parts of the province, while summer warming projections are roughly uniform. Zwiers said the modeling shows winter, spring and fall precipitation will increase in B.C., with a 10 per cent increase in precipitation in winters expected and summers potentially getting wetter in the north but

drier in the south. Wetter, warmer winters could affect the province’s supply of water for drinking, farming, power generation and salmon migration. With less water being stored as snow over the winter, Zwiers said, B.C. can expect higher amounts of winter and spring runoff, leaving less behind in the upper elevations to deliver water in summer. The new IPCC report reiterated that the planet is warming and people are the probable cause. But some observers criticized it for downgrading projected temperature increases due to a 15-year “pause” in average surface temperature rise. Zwiers maintained human influence is clear and action is urgently needed to both reduce emissions and adapt to expected “substantial” impacts. The IPCC report predicts Canada will face more warming than the global average, along with more frequent and more intense extreme weather events.

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The recent announcement that Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) is purchasing Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. has its unionized workers in 100 Mile House wondering what changes might be in store for them. Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada Local No. 9 (PPWC9) president Chuck LeBlanc says its members at the Ainsworth OSB plant in 100 Mile House are in a “wait-and-see” mode as to what the new structure will look like. “At this point, we are not expecting major changes to Ainsworth’s operation in 100 Mile. They’ve got a 10-year forestry agreement that supplies them timber, with a plant that can produce certain grades of OSB for the overseas markets that customers like.”

For the workers, he explains, the United States-based forestry giant LP is the unknown element at this point. Their biggest concern – and one LeBlanc adds he shares as someone who lives and works in British Columbia – is having yet another foreign corporation taking ownership of a large company in the province. “You look at Ainsworth, as a familyowned business six or seven years ago to a multinational corporation, and you lose that contact with the ‘big boss’, really. But, it’s not just happening here; it’s happening everywhere right now. “I think that’s the biggest concern – the head office at Louisiana-Pacific. At the end of the day, do they really care that much about 100 Mile House, and that plant, and their 135 workers?”

However, if these employees are still doing their best work, and quality product continues to flow out of the plant, LeBlanc says there is “no reason to worry” that the new owners will make drastic changes. “It is the global economy that makes a lot of those decisions for us now, and we’ve seen that in 2008/09.” That’s when the Ainsworth family fell into a financial position that forced it to recapitalize, and the financial groups that had supplied capital over the previous decade took a majority ownership position. However, LeBlanc notes that prior to this deal, New York-based firm Brookfield Asset Management already held a majority share (54 per cent) of Ainsworth’s stocks from other recent transactions. “Now, we’re part of an even larger group,

and that has got some pluses, too. “A large forest company like LouisianaPacific isn’t going to go down ... big isn’t necessarily bad, until you start dealing with it on a personal level. But, they do have the resources to keep the place running as long as the conditions in 100 Mile are right.” Now, time will tell what the transfer of ownership will mean to local PPWC9 members, he says. “Who the big boss is doesn’t really make a difference [to workers]. It’s the guys you are dealing with on the floor, your middle managers who are there every day, that is the apprehension – are we going to see changes. “And, we hope not. We think we’ve got a good group of managers there who are willing to work with the local and its membership.”

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B.C. speed limit review announced By Jeff Nagel Black Press Transportation Minister Todd Stone wants B.C. residents to weigh in on a potential increase in highway speed limits now under consideration. Stone announced the formal review of speed limits Friday in Kamloops although he had previously indicated it was coming and technical work is already underway. The Coquihalla Highway already has a speed limit of 110 kilometres per hour but traffic there does an average speed of 118, while drivers routinely exceed the posted limit of 90 or 100 on many other provincial highways. “There’s no question the Coquihalla is a prime candidate for an adjustment in the speed limit,” Stone said, also listing sections of Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland and around Kamloops as well as the Cariboo Connector to-

wards Prince George. It’s been a decade since B.C. last reviewed speed limits. Stone said any increases would involve mainly rural provincial highways between communities, not highways in urban areas of the Lower Mainland, although which specific corridors to adjust will be subject to public input. He said a higher speed limit in some stretches of highway has been made possible by billions of dollars in major road upgrades since the last review in 2003, including 180 additional kilometres of four-or six-lane highway. He also said vehicles are “much safer today than 10 years ago” as a result of traction stability control, anti-lock brakes and other improvements. Stone cited a 28 per cent drop in injury-causing collisions since 2003. And he said research increasingly suggests the greatest danger isn’t nec-

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around the world, and closely consider factors unique to B.C., like its geography and high mountain passes. The risk of crashes with wildlife will also be a key consideration. Bright signs that warn of wildlife at night – potentially activated by sensors that detect animals near the highway – are among various options the ministry will consider to counter that risk, particularly on highways where posted limits might rise. Stone said other technologies being tried elsewhere include automated sirens that scare wildlife off roads in areas where they pose a frequent hazard. The speed limit review aims to generate recommendations by next spring, when the Legislature reconvenes. Public forums on the issue will be held in Kamloops, Chilliwack, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Cranbrook and Kelowna starting in

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speeds in summer. “I’m not suggesting the Coquihalla should be 150 or 160 but it shouldn’t be 120,” he said. Tootill argues speed limits should be set at the upper end of what’s safe – allowing those who can drive that speed to legally do so – while most motorists would go slower. Others reacting on

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Police briefs: Stolen TVs and recovered telescope Kamloops This Week Police are looking for an older-model red and silver pickup truck suspected of being involved in a theft at Sun Peaks. Kamloops Rural RCMP said the theft was reported on Monday, Sept. 30, at a unit at 5040 Valley Dr., when a contractor arrived in the morning to discover three television sets — two 60-inchers and one 40-incher still in their shipping boxes — left in the house for installation were gone. There were no signs of forced entry and access is gained through a pass code. Police were told the truck had been at the

residence at about 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, and witnesses saw a large cardboard box in the bed of the truck. Two males wearing black hoodies were putting something into the truck box at the time. • Meanwhile, Kamloops RCMP are looking for the owners of property recovered. The items include a telescope, a trophy and printed materials, among other unique historical artifacts. The items do not match any police records of lost or stolen items. Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP’s main detachment at 250-8283000.

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As RCMP officers enforced a campaign centred on the provincial “slow down, move over” legislation, they counted the number of vehicles they weren’t able to stop because they were so busy with those they had pulled over. As they wrote out tickets for 179 drivers, they watched another 1,090 violators drive by, said Cpl. Bernie Parent of the Central Interior integrated roadsafety unit. The campaign on Friday, Sept. 27, involved 14 officers from his unit, along with officers from the Central Interior traffic services units in Kamloops, Clearwater, Ashcroft and Merritt, along with four officers from the commercial-vehicle safety enforcement unit.

The team set up on Highway 5 between Kamloops and Heffley Creek, on Highway 1 east of Kamloops, on the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt and on Highway 97C between Merritt and Kelowna. The legislation being enforced came into effect in 2009 and was designed to protect personnel who work on the highways. It was drafted in response to the death of a tow-truck operator in Vernon in 2006. The law requires drivers to reduce their speed to 70 km/h if the highway posted speed is 80 km/h or higher and to 40 km/h on highways where the limit is lower than 80 km/h. It also requires drivers who see stopped official vehicles move to a lane that is not adjacent to or containing the vehi-

cles, if possible. Tickets written during the blitz included: • 102 charges for failing to slow down for an official vehicle, which results in a $173 fine; • 53 charges of failing to move over for an official vehicle, which also has a $173 fine; • Five charges of going 41 km/h or more over the posted speed limit, which has a $368 fine; • 14 charges for speeding but going less than 20 km/h over the posted limit, which has a $138 fine; • Three charges of speeding between 21 km/h and 40 km/h over the posted speed limit, which has a $198 fine; • One charge of driving with no insurance, which results in a $598 fine; • One drug seizure.

Exchange unwanted craft and art supplies North Thompson Star/Journal With all the craft fairs coming up in the next few months, it’s about time to have another Cashless Craft Swap in Barriere. This one will be on Oct. 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (NTVIC) in the Ridge.

For those of you who have not been to a cashless craft swap before - here’s how it works: • Bring any craft related items that you no longer want. Specifically, craft supplies - bring items such as paper ephemera, scissors, balls of wool or cotton, knitting needles, material, how-to craft books, crafting

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magazines, patterns, spools of thread, rubber stamps, quilting templates, buttons, needles, paper clips, embroidery hoops, ribbons, paper (or leather) punches, paint brushes, etc.; basically anything even remotely related to any form of art or craft which you want to get rid of. (If you have old tubes of paint, bring them as well, just make sure they are still liquid... we want usable stuff.) • Put the items you no longer want on the tables for others to see and browse through. • Browse the tables yourself for items you may like to have; take home any that are of interest to you. As stated above,

this is a “cashless” event. No money exchanges hands. Everyone is welcome to drop by, and you don’t have to bring something to participate. We always end up with a number of items left over, and any leftover items will either be kept for the next swap or donated to the local thrift store. This event is hosted by the North Thompson Arts Council (NTAC). NTAC’s next general meeting will be on Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. at the NTVIC here in Barriere. For more information about either the craft swap or NTAC, call Margaret Houben at 250-672-9330 (evenings).

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Another BC Hydro power outage costs the community

Another hydro outage for Barriere. Not as long as the last one but it happened during the business day and the kids were in school. What do these outages really cost our community and residents? We could start with our community reputation. Who will move here if they have to put up with repetitive outages? Then there is the direct loss of revenue felt by local businesses. The mill might shut down. Employees lose pay, and the business loses revenue. Motels and hotels lose guests since there is no where to find a meal. Tire shops, hardware and grocery stores lose business. Students may be sent home, and the parents must make arrangements to take care of them. All at an extra cost some of us can ill afford. Who pays for all of this? All of us that live here pay in one way or another when the power goes out and it is not cheap. In rural communities, when the power is out, most times the whole town is dark. The situation can become serious quickly, and in a number of different ways. It is not just an inconvenience, like in a larger centre. The time taken to resolve the issue is typically longer in rural communities since the problem involves for the most part the distribution lines that feed the community. These lines run through easements and can be tricky to repair. Even if it is a local problem, crews must come from Kamloops, and that takes a minimum of two hours. Plus, here in the valley our grid is not looped, so one problem at the start of the line can put 11,000 homes in our valley out of ser-

vice. A design fault that BC Hydro has known about for decades, but has done nothing to fix. It is too expensive they cry. Too expensive for them, translates into we pay the cost time and time again. In addition to the damage to our community image and the lost revenue, multiple social problems also occur when our rural communities lose power. For example, home care is all the rage now to cut down on provincially funded medical costs. As a result we have residents at home relying on various medical aids instead of being in the hospital. Units that dispense intravenous drugs and fluids have a battery backup, but how long does that last? Then there are breathing devices that have no backup at all. With no place in town that has power during an outage what do we expect these folks to do? Gasp as best they can until the lights come on? Plus the way things are going if they tried to call for an ambulance to be taken to hospital either the ambulance would be out of town or the cordless phone won’t work without power. Do we have to have someone die here in the valley to get the attention of those that can fix what is wrong with our hydro power? The improvement plans for our highways are based on how dangerous the road is. This is based on fatalities. Has BC Hydro service planning gone that route as well? Proper planning, or lack of it, does not stop with BC Hydro. We have local issues too. We rely on power to pump water to fight fires. If we have learned nothing else from the fires in 2003 we should have learned that being

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able to have fire protection is an absolute must. There is a backup generator in the plans for the sewer plant, but no backup power for our wells. Barriere will be able to turn sewage into water even during a power outage, but heaven help us if we want water to fight a fire. On a lighter, more positive note our Communities in Bloom

team has done well once again. Not only did they bring home an extra bloom this time but a trophy for Tidiness as well. There was some great work done by the Communities in Bloom committee members, volunteers, and everyone that made the extra effort to clean things up, as well as coming out to show the judges just how friendly Barriere is.

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Improvements Road cleanup crew to Highway 5

Local youths, Stacey Walsh, Ally Dunn and Lee Dionne, help the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) with their stretch of Barriere Town Road from

North Thompson Star/Journal Safety improvements are coming to sections of Highway 5 north of Kamloops, with Dawson Construction Limited of Kamloops awarded a $3.4 million dollar contract for resurfacing work thanks to the BC government. All four lanes of Highway 5 north of Kamloops from CN Junction to near the community of Rayleigh will be resurfaced, as well as intermittent resurfacing on the highway north of Rayleigh. There will also be paving repairs at the Mount Paul intersection; along Mount Paul Way and at the westbound on-ramp from Highway 5 to Highway 1; the Highway 1 eastbound slow lane at the Monte Creek Interchange; and the Highway 1 westbound slow lane just west of the Columbia Street fly-over. The project is expected to be completed by the end of October.

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the high school to Highway 5. Several times a year the CWL does a sweep of the road, picking up any garbage left behind by pedestrians and passing cars. A number of individuals and groups can often be seen along other stretches of road around Barriere, doing their part to keep our community clean.

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Thumbs up for new Subway drive thru

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Barbara McManus was one of over a dozen volunteers who made just under 250 pies during a recentSplash Pad fundraiser.

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Proprietor, Gurjant Gill, and Subway’s ‘Subman’ were spotted greeting customers to the new drive thru window alongside the Esso Station in Barriere. ‘Subman’ spent a good part of the day giving the thumbs up sign while Subway did a booming business offering “buy one get one free” during the Barriere franchise’s official grand opening on Oct. 5.

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What do you get when you bring together 500 pounds of donated apples, five 10kg bags of flour, four 10kg bags of sugar, approximately 50 pounds of shortening, three cups of cinnamon, numerous eggs, orange juice and vinegar, and at least 13 wonderful volunteers? The answer is approximately 250 yummy apple pies! The pies had all been pre-ordered as a fundriaser for the “Splash in the Past” Heritage Splash Pad

Project in Barriere. Pie plates, sugar, flour, shortening and other ingredients were provided at cost by Barriere AG Foods, greatly reducing the fundraiser’s overhead. Liz Gilbertson generously donated the cinnamon. Pie makers consisted of many Barriere 100th Anniversary Committee Members and community volunteers: Lindsay Arcand – committee co-chair, Tasha Buchanan – committee co-chair, Councillor Virginia Smith, Nora Johnson, Colleen Hannigan, Kathy Cooper,

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Edie Doering, Carleen Stamer, Lynn Wright, Barb Buchanan, Bev Murphy, Ashley Salle and Barb McManus. Marion Wallace, an area resident who stopped in to pick up her pie order in the afternoon, graciously offered to stay and join in the pie making process. Pie making began at 8 a.m. sharp on Saturday, Oct. 28, and the last pick up was at 4 p.m., with volunteers finally getting off their feet by 5:30 p.m. The committee would like to sincerely thank Al Fortin and the Barriere Legion for providing the certified kitchen and space for this wonderful fundraiser. Pies sold for $10 each. After expenses, the fundraiser generated approximately $2,100 in revenue for the “Splash in the Past” Heritage Splash Pad Project. “It will still be a few

months before Barriere finds out if it’s $250,000 grant application made to Heritage Canada is successful,” said Tasha Buchanan, “The North Thompson Community Forest Society has slated up to $150,000 to be donated to the project should the grant be successful. Additional community fund raising efforts will continue to be made in order to help bring this long awaited project to fruition.” The committee is now looking forward to its next fundraiser which will be a raffle, with details to be announced in the next few weeks. The committee say they would like to thank all those who purchased a pie, or in some cases – numerous pies, in support of this project which is sure to benefit young and old alike throughout the entire North Thompson Valley.

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Barriere resident and artist Marie Downing (right) is shown receiving a third place award last month for her painting, “Belgians Draft Team, at the 9th Annual Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of the Canadian Artists Fine Art Show. Downing is one of three North Thompson Arts Council members who brought home awards from the event.

NT Arts Council members do well at Fine Arts Show North Thompson Star/Journal The North Thompson Arts Council had three members bring home awards from the 9th Annual Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of the Canadian Artists Fine Art Show in late September. Barriere resident Marie Downing, had three works entered that made it to the final round, winning twice with one of the entries. “I am really excited to share with everyone that my painting “Belgians Draft Team” took the third place award in the Federation of the Canadian Artists TNSC Fine Art Show,” said Marie, “The same picture also took third place in Peoples Choice. Thank you to everyone who voted!” This contest is a tough one to enter, as all the art submitted is pre-juried just to get into the contest. Then the works are judged again to get to the Marie Downing shows the Fine Art Show third place final stage, then judged one last time to decide on award certificate received for her India ink painting, the winners. “Belgians Draft Team”, shown in the background. A total of 51 paintings by various artists made it to the final round of judging this year. NTAC member Deb Swain, won second prize with her painting “It’s a Reach”, and NTAC member Norma Stewart of Barriere, had two paintings make it to the final round, with her painting “Green Lake” taking second place in the People’s Choice. For a complete list of the 9th Annual Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of the Canadian Artists Fine Art Show winners, see below; First Prize: Peter Stuhlmann. A Cool Sweet Kind of Place Second Prize: Deb Swain. It’s a Reach Third Prize: Marie Downing, Belgians Draft 7 years at Kamloops Hyundai Team No-Pressure Experienced Approach Excellence: Bill Lee, Rugged Shore of Nova Call 250-320-4597 and experience Scotia Excellence: Kit Bell, Thick Excellence: Deb Lively (Milner), Lake O’Hara at Kamloops Hyundai! Evening KAMLOOPS 948 Notre Dame Drive People’s Choice: 1st, Bill Lee, Rugged Shore of 250-851-9380 | 1-888-900-9380 Nova Scotia. 2nd: Norma Stewart, Green Lake www.kamloopshyundai.com 3rd: Marie Downing, Belgians Draft Team

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SPORTS Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament raises over $7,000 for youth initiatives in the area By Cpl. Darin Underhill On August 24, 2013, the Barriere RCMP with BC Ambulance, Barriere Volunteer Fire Department and Barriere Search and Rescue hosted the annual 911 golf tournament. It was an amazing response this year from the golfers in the area and local sponsors. Last year we had 16 teams out with the first year back after a leave from the tragic fires of 2003. This year I got the course booked the week before the Annual Fall Fair and Rodeo in August. I started to call teams back from last year and with the word of mouth we were up to 20 teams within 2 days and the advertising wasn’t even out yet! I continued to take names and teams in the event there was a cancellation, ending up with

about 30 teams interested in our tournament. As our beautiful course is only 9 holes this presented some challenges. The coordinators decided to cut the number off at 20 with two teams on each hole and three on the par fives. We had another picture perfect day of weather, hot with a light breeze. Everyone was there early, signed up and warmed up for a great time on the links! For the ladies and men we had long drive and KP’s, a hole in one worth $10,000, putting competition between hole 9 and 1 and tables of great prizes and silent auction items. Each player received a prize after drawing a number from the bucket. This way they didn’t know what they were getting for a prize. Our generous sponsors provided some

incredible packages to bid on in the silent auction with BC lions package, golf packages, art work package and others. There was a wide variety of prizes on the table to be won with the all important token toaster going to one lucky guy! Again there were some low scores with three teams tied at four under par! The count back gave us a new winner this year with team Muldoon taking top honors and the coveted trophy. Team Campbell won the most honest team award and took home a couple extra special prizes to remind them of their “honest” score. The golfers were treated to a great supper at the Chinook Cove Golf Course with good stories and laughs throughout the evening. I would like to thanks our many spon-

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The winners of this year’s Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament was team Muldoon from East Barriere Lake, shown here taking top honours and the coveted trophy. sors, especially the Star/Journal, and the hardworking group of tournament coordinators; Dana Napier, Al Kirkwood, Deb Young, Jason Platteel, and Tim Hoffman. At the end of the

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Midget Rep. Tournament October 19 & 20 Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Open to Boys and Girls. Become part of a winning team. • Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. www.cdmha.info • Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Raft Mountain Skating Club Register @ www.raftmountain.com Adult Hockey: Mens Drop In Hockey • Every Tuesday and Friday at Oldtimers Hockey • Every Wednesday at 8:45 and Sundays at 7:00

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please stop by the Barriere RCMP Detachment to pick a request form. There will be a deadline of November 4, 2013 to have the applications in by for the Coordinators to review and allot

the funding. It was a pleasure working with all that helped out this year and I look forward to another great event next year. Cpl Darin Underhill – NCO i/c Barriere RCMP Detachment

Apply now for youth funding Submitted The coordinators of the Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament would like to invite all groups, organizations or individuals that are in need of funding to support area youth to apply now. These can be through programs already in place or new programs that are in the planning stages. All we need from you is to pick up a request form from Barriere Detachment or call in with email details to the Barriere Detachment at 250672-9918. The forms must be completed and submitted to the Barriere RCMP Detachment or one of the coordinators by November 4, 2013 4:00 p.m. After all entries are reviewed the coordinators will assess each application and allot funds to those that qualify. There will be a formal presentation made at a later date to be announced. If you have any questions please contact Cpl Underhill at the Barriere RCMP Detachment or any one of the tournament coordinators.

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2013 Bike Rodeo report By Cpl. Darin Underhill

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Recreation Society year end report full of events and fun times to come Submitted The North Thompson Recreation Society had their AGM on Sept. 30, and would like to share some of their activities and plans. Swim lessons had 90 children registered and were blessed with sunshine and excellent teaching conditions for two weeks thanks to instructor Brittany Stamer and the Feller’s, Kershaw’s and Stamer’s pools. A big thank you to Tammy McDonald who facilitated the program, and to the Volunteer Centre for taking registrations. Yoga is underway with 24 people participating in a 14 week program. When the program resumes in the New Year there will again be an opportunity for older youth to take part with two free trial sessions and then half price for the remainder. A sincere thank you to Judy Davis for organizing this program. Soccer for more than 80 children has been organized most successfully by Chris and Kathy Matthews, and the Recreation Society has been involved only with initial support. The group has now obtained membership in the BC Soccer Association and hope to keep the program going with the help of grants and the volunteers coaches who have re-

ceived training. Five different hikes were enjoyed by many members and friends and dogs from May to September, with thanks to Zelda Copley for organizing ..she loves to hike! Cross country skiing and snowshoeing continues to be popular among our adult members and families all winter. Last year two lessons and a fun night ski were available for children and all grade. 8 students had the opportunity to ski and snowshoe at the Barriere Forks Park. Mary MacLennan has again offered to coordinate the grade 8 program, but at this time there are no qualified coaches for cross country skiing for children. The club has many sets of skis ,boots and poles to rent for children and the plan is to have them available at the No Host Bazaar on Nov. 16, at the Fall Fair hall, as well as another date to be decided. There are a few adult sets as well. Rental is $50 for the entire season until the March school break. Parents if you are interested in doing this fun and active sport with your family why not become a coach? Tammy McDonald has information regarding training sessions. The Recreation Society can support some of the costs. Trainings are happening

now but can be completed, especially for beginners. Call 250 672 0121. There are also snowshoes to rent on a daily basis. Last year, many enjoyed “Ski and Tea” every Tuesday at the trails from December to March. Trails were track set and groomed by Gary Burkholder, Mike Casey, Doug Davis , Norm Veitch, Steve Rainer and Dave Cooper. We couldn’t have skied without them, so many thanks! With the heavy snow load we also had about 50 trees blow down which had to be bucked out of the way, and then in late spring many more came down across the trails. Assessment was done by Carman Smith and crew and this was followed by the BC Forest Service putting in a Fire Suppression crew who luckily were not fighting fires and were able to assess and fall danger trees and buck up the many trees over the trails. Work is still in progress but plans are to have the trails ready for skiing when the snow flies. Everyone is welcome to ski the trails and use our warming hut. We have a donation box to help cover expenses. Better still, join our group. Call Judy Davis at 250-6725275, or Carman or Barb Smith at 250-672-9403 for more information.

On June 23, 2013 the Barriere RCMP, joined by the Barriere Ambulance and Fire Department volunteers, conducted the 2nd annual Bike Rodeo. The event was held at the Barriere Senior Centre and Fadear Park across from the Barriere Detachment. It was another huge success this year with over 50 participants, almost double of last year. There were about 40 large prizes available from new toddler bikes, teenager mountain bikes, helmets, tshirts and bike accessories. It was a beautiful day with members of the local RCMP Detachment with Cpl Darin Underhill and Cst Cory McGregor, BC Ambulance and Barriere Volunteer Fire Department members volunteering their time. This event was made possible by the donations from Yellowhead Community Services, Success by Six, Barriere Legion local #242 and The Bicycle Café. The participants were put through a series of four stations and graded on their performance and biking knowledge. The helpers were great, having a good time and making it a fun and educational experience for both the kids and some parents. I wanted to have more for the kids to do this year so coordinated it with the Bar-

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This year’s Barriere Bike Rodeo was combined with the Legion’s Community BBQ and the RCMP Community BBQ. riere Legion to have our Barriere RCMP Community BBQ and the Barriere Legion’s Community BBQ combined as part of their Legion Week Celebrations. This also turned out to be a huge success with two large tents set up to serve up barbecued hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and a few other treats….all free of charge to the public. The entire staff of the Barriere RCMP Detachment, public

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servant, regular members and a couple of spouses tended to the barbecue and served the community members their lunch. The Legion also arranged for a country singing recording artist from the area, face painting and a bouncy castle for people of all ages to enjoy. It was such a great sight to see kids running around having a blast, parents and grandparents watching them play and all enjoying the amazing sunshine, food and entertainment. After three hours of participating in the Bike Rodeo, eating and playing, the music was paused and the coordinators handed out prizes to every single participant. All participants received a new water bottle with most receiving one of our other larger prizes. We are looking forward to another great event next year and will likely hold the event at the same location. Cpl Darin Underhill -NCO i/c RCMP Barriere Detachment

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Camera predictions from 39 years ago My good friend and fellow photographer, Sam Bruno, stopped by excited about some rumours after he had read predictions regarding upcoming changes to the next Nikon camera. Rumours, predictions, prophesies, opinions, and conjecture by so-called insiders about what camera manufacturers will be doing in the future are rarely very accurate, but fun to talk about anyway. I dug out an article that I wrote in 2007 on a magazine commentary I though might be an entertaining reread. In the May 1974 (39 years ago) issue of Photo World Magazine was an article entitled “Tomorrow’s Camera: Report from Japan.” The article by author Tony Chiu first discussed what would be the “next major technological breakthrough in Japanese-manufactured

SLRs…a solid-state shutter, which would make cameras less prone to jamming,” and praised that breakthrough. One must remember that in 1974 cameras were mechanically pulling film off a roll, and in front of the shutter. On miniaturization, he wrote that, “The manufacturers had misgivings about reducing the current dimensions of their SLRs because the decreasing weight reduced protection against shutter vibration.” On lenses Chiu commented that, “It is conceivable that 10 years from now a compound lens (a lens that has several elements, like all lenses have now) may weigh more than the SLR body. Although light weight, plastic lenses have long been an industry dream, there is today no major research toward

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of the future would be: Canon – Suichi Ando visualized a portable camera small enough “to be carried in the pocket”, and capable of using 35mm film. Such an instrument would have a “universal lens, which can be changed by the flip of the finger from microphotography to telephotography.” Nikon – Takateru Koakimoto said that the perfect camera would be one that excludes the chance of human error: “It will be fully automatic, perhaps with a small computer to control the exposure.” I say that he wasn’t far off in his prediction. Olympus – Yoshihisa Maitanni

believed the ideal camera would have a universal lens and one button will wind the film, focus the picture, frame the image and make the perfect exposure. He also thought that “Images will be projected directly on to a sensitized material,” fully edited, and enlarged. Ricoh – Tomomasu Takeshita predicted that major advances in the film industry would reduce the film size. “Within 20 years the 16mm camera will replace today’s 35mm camera.” Such an instrument, as he saw it, would be considerably smaller and simpler – it would have a onepiece plastic lens in a partial return to the “pinhole concept” as well as an “electronic crystal” shutter. Yashica - Nobukazu Sato’s dream was one that would not utilize film. “Just put the paper into the camera, make the

exposure, pull the paper out and spray it.” Such a camera would make use of ultraviolet rays, and would also feature a universal lens and a fully automatic focusing system. Both Ricoh and Yashica are no longer manufacturing cameras. The writer of the article continues to say “Will we see such marvels in our lifetime?” “Perhaps by the end of this century” a photographer’s choice could be “For the amateur, a single lightweight, compound (today one would use the word “zoom”) lens will replace three or four of today’s standard lenses. And price – as it is today (1974) will remain just within reach at the upper end of your budget.” Digital camera technology wasn’t even a dream in 1974. Yes, they were printing digitally, but not taking

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This group is always looking for new ideas for helping our children learn and grow; improving their lives one step at a time. They meet monthly to plan events such as movie nights, scholastic book orders, fun days, and many other fundraisers throughout the year. All are welcome to join. For more information, contact Leesa Genier at 250-320-3629.

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Nov 18 - Spaghetti Dinner @ Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, proceeds to Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah 250-957-8440. Barriere Food Bank. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Nov 19 - Flu Shots, 9am-12:30pm@ Barriere Health Clinic - call for Barriere Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to appointment 250-672-5515. Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome. Nov 29-Dec 1 - Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar @ Elks Hall. Fri. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 or 5-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. Info/tables 250-674-3535. Leesa Genier at 320-3629. Nov 30 - Seniors Craft Fair, 10am-2pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall. Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: every Wed. Leave message 672-0029 Nov 30 - Make It, Bake It, Create It, 2nd Annual Christmas Market, 10am-4pm @ Heffley Creek Hall. Sandra 250-578-8519. Barriere Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at the Dec 6-8 - Candlelight & Holly @ Barriere Legion basement. Fri. 10am- Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. For info call 250-672-9330. 8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Tables 250-672-9337. Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equipment - call 250-672-9391. Dec 7 - Seniors Christmas Dinner, 6pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall. Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact Shelley Dec 8 - Christmas Craft Fair, 10am-late afternoon @ Chu Chua Com. Lampreau at 250-672-5728. Hall. For info call 250-672-995. Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. Welcome. Marc 672-9681. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ L6ittle Fort Hall. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd 3rd Thurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am. Info Darcey 250-318-9975. Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Farmers Market - Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or 672-5919. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875. Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School. NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm. NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500. Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere). Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym, everyone welcome. Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co CANADIAN TAXPAYERS Federation (taxpayer.com) has an opening in its Sales Division. Aggressive Commission Scale. Door to Door experience an asset. Email: national. manager@taxpayer.com or 1800-667-7933 Ext 111.

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GROW MARIJUANA commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882. Hospital Auxiliary Dessert Extravaganza Oct. 19 Tickets $25.00 Now available Call Leslie 250-674-3205 or Gail 250-674-3521

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Clearwater: AA meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250-674-1923, 250-674-7313

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Must be experienced and physically able to work in all weather conditions. Fax:250-503-1148 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced flat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended benefits & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax: 250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext: 230 Wanted Buttontop operator for logging in Clearwater area. Call 250-851-8418

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PRODUCTION MANAGER (Kamloops BC) Kamloops This Week has a full time position available for a production manager. In addition to dummying our print and online products, the production manager must ensure that all deadlines are upheld and that all our products maintain the highest quality control. The successful applicant must demonstrate competency in all areas of staff management and previous management experience is considered an asset. If you have strong technical skills, staff management experience, a background in ad design, experience in print and online products, exceptional time management, are a strong team player, and have a passion for online and print products then we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email a detailed resume along with a list of 3 working references to: publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. Call 780846-2231 (Office); 780-8462241 (Fax). EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher Operator and Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-4883002 or send and email to; jobs@commandequipment. com FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

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EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced (or experienced) Mulcher Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-488-3002 or email to; jobs@commandequipment. com JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; or Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information. We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment. • Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services. “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 •|250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Skidder Operator: Seas/Clw #C0247 Logging Truck Driver: Seas/Clwr #C0246 Assistant Field Tech: FT/Seas/Clw #C0245

Kitchen Helper: 2 positions/Clw #C0243 Food & Beverage Service Supervisor: FT/Clw #C0242

Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875. Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051 mowerman275@gmail.com

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Cook: Part Time/Little Fort #CB0220 Waiter/Waitress: PT/Little Fort #CB0219 Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #C0216 Motel Housekeeper: Seas/Clearwater #C0207

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Servers: FT/PT Blue River #C0190 Prep Cook/Kitchen Helper: FT/Blue River #C0189

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Free Workshops to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops. Using Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Oct. 10th Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop: Thurs. Oct. 17th Work Search Techniques Workshop: Thurs. Oct. 24th Basic Computer Training – Level 1(5 hours): Thurs. Oct. 31st Communication & Interview Skills: Thurs. Nov. 7th 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 Library: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tuesday October 17th 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. Operated by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Misc. for Sale 2 yr old wood stove, very clean. $1200. 250-819-2944

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Complete CLARION car sound system, still in boxes w/receipt, has blue tooth, you name it. Asking $1300 or swap for 4x4 truck. 250-6720378 or 778-257-8598. Dewalt Saw, Craftsman Saw, extension & folding ladders, box framing 3” nails, Wirsbo plumbing tool. Call Don 250672-1971. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Munday 14x70 MH. L/rm, 2 bdrm, kit/din/rm, full bath, c/w f/s, w/d, oil furnace, hwt. Owned by older couple, in gd shape. Estate sale - must be sold & must be moved from property. Asking $28,500.00. Ph 250-674-3665

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Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

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Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: 1 bdrm Woodside Apt. Clean, updated. Photos kijiji, six mo. of Hydro incl, central location. N/S N/P $555.00/mo Ph. 250-674-0220 Clearwater: 2 bdrm suite in Woodside Apt, $650/mo. Close to Clearwater Library, medical center, Jim’s Market. NS. NP. Avail immediately. Call 250-674-3252

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Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, duplex, large fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $875 + util. DD. Pets neg. Avail Oct 1. 250672-0041.

Louis Creek: modern (2yr) home, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 kitchen on 10 acres in Glengrove Properties. Featuring earth to water geothermal radiant heating/cooling, ICF foundation, 40gpm well, custom floors & woodwork & much more. 3372glengrove.com. $548,500. 250-320-7896

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Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: 2 bdrm, all appliances, RR/DD, NS, pets on approval. 1 block from shops. $850 incl. util. 250-672-9676

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Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

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Father Donal O’Reilly

FILA Brazilio Puppies (Guard Dogs). Families best friend/Intruders worst nightmare. All shots. 604817-5957

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Merchandise for Sale For Sale: Kenmore electric stove, 30” black ceramic top w/silver trim. Lightly used 3 yrs. Needs new lower element in oven. $150. Avail in Kamloops for nominal cost. 250672-5223

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor Youth Pastor: James Mason 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

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Grass Fed Beef: Freezer packs with a selection of cuts. Ready in November. Call 250-676-9598

11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge

Appliances

FELLOWSHIP Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm

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Free couch, green Navajo pattern, in good condition. Call 250-674-1666

Join us for refreshments after the Service.

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Clearwater Gigantic Garage Sale Sunday & Monday Oct. 13 & 14 1070 Traub Rd, Blackpool 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vehicles, tires, rims, boats, motors, RV, piano, exer mach, trailers, office equip, furniture, fish tackle, rifles, antiques, collectables, kitchenware. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE!

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Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 9:30am Worship Service - 11am Fellowship Meal - 12:30pm Everyone Welcome 318-0545

Barriere/Chinook Cove, 3bdrm 1.5 bath, double mobile. All appliances wood/propane, NS & responsible, small pets only. $700/mo. 250-672-5148

Homes for Rent Furnished bachelor suite for rent in Clearwater/Birch Island. $500/mo. Utilities included. 250-674-0002 ISO - house for Oct or Nov, have dogs, need space, NS/non-drinker, quiet, clean, handyman. Long term rental. References avail. Contact Dwight 250-319-1619 Lakefront, Forest Lake, short term, 6 mo., furnished 2bdrm. NS/NP WD, $650 incl. util. 1778-773-2465 or 1-604-5414084.

Suites, Lower Clearwater: 1 bdrm suite located on Clearwater River. F/S, W/D. Incl util & internet. Avail Nov. 1, NS, NP. $580/mo. Ph for appoint 250-674-0231

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Cars - Domestic 2004 Saturn, 81,000 kms, new brakes, inspection report, sun roof, spare tires & rims. Call 250-674-3270

Sport Utility Vehicle Estate Sale vehicle: 2005 Nissan Extral, 4door, 4wd, brown, ac/automatic, 141,000km. $9000 obo. (250)672-9307

REQUEST FOR BID School District No.73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383-9th Avenue Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7 School District #73 (Kamloops/Thompson) wishes to engage the services for Snow Removal at Barriere Elementary & Annex, Barriere Secondary and Barriere Maintenance Garage. If you wish to bid on this service please provide your email address to: cpallett@sd73.bc.ca. A quote form will be emailed to you. Closing date for submissions: October 17, 2013.

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Kids with kids! 4H youngsters at the Provincial Winter Fair enjoy a little quiet time with their goat kids. Submitted photo:

Mission Hill stuns the wine world by winning ‘World’s Best Pinot Noir’ world’s leading wine awards Prestigious award puts Canada on the world Pinot Noir map North Thompson Star/Journal Mission Hill Family Estate took on the best in the world and won top honours as ‘World’s Best Pinot Noir’ in the under £15 category at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, England. More than 14,000 wines from 61 regions around the world were entered in the competition in 2013. Mission Hill 2011 Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir won a coveted International Trophy - the competition’s top award, the first time a single wine variety (red or white) from any region in the world has won both a Regional Trophy for ‘Best Wine’ and an International Trophy for ‘World’s Best Wine’ at the Decanter Awards. The Decanter Trophy was presented at a black-tie affair in front of 1,000 wine luminaries at the Royal Opera House in London by the legendary Steven Spurrier, Chairman of the Decanter World Wine Awards. Ironically, his 1976 Paris Wine Tasting (as portrayed in the award-wining movie Bottle Shock which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival), put Napa and California on the world wine map for the first time when they won out against legendary French wines. Now he has done the same for the Okanagan Valley with Pinot Noir, considered to be one of the most difficult wines to make from what is called “the heartbreak grape”. “This is a ground-breaking achievement for Mission Hill,” said Steven Spurrier. “To receive an award at this level is quite an achievement and an important recognition for the quality of Pi-

not Noir produced in British Colombia’s Okanagan Valley.” “I was totally shocked when I learned that our Pinot Noir was named best in the world,” said Mission Hill’s Proprietor Anthony von Mandl, O.B.C. “I am still in awe that a wine from the still emerging Okanagan Valley could win against the best Pinot Noir in the world from Burgundy, Sonoma Country, Oregon, and New Zealand. This is a seminal moment for the entire Canadian wine industry!” In 1994 Mission Hill Family Estate put the Okanagan Valley on the map by winning the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London for ‘Best Chardonnay in the World’ and at the time the Master of Wine Judges were in such disbelief they re-tasted all of the wines and Mission Hill won a second time. “I never could have imagined that lightning would strike twice,” continued von Mandl. “This is an incredibly proud moment for my family and the realization of my life-long dream to produce wines of exceptional quality right here in the Okanagan Valley that could stand alongside the best in the world.” Rick Bonitati the recently appointed President of Winery & Vineyard Estates for Mission Hill Family Estate accepted the Trophy at the Royal Opera House in London on behalf of the von Mandl Family. Bonitati joined the von Mandl Family from Jackson Family Wines in California where he was responsible for several ultra-premium wineries, including La Crema, Cambria,

Arrowood, and Kendall-Jackson. “This is a defining moment for Mission Hill Family Estate and the entire Okanagan Valley,” stated Bonitati. “Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir was the first wine I tasted when I came to the region. I was totally impressed at the calibre of Pinot Noir produced at Mission Hill Family Estate and this was instrumental in my decision to join the von Mandl Family in their quest to produce wines of distinct character and unprecedented quality.” Commenting on accepting the ‘World’s Best Pinot Noir’ trophy in London, Bonitati added, “I was completely overwhelmed with congratulations from many of the wine luminaries in attendance that had no idea Canada was producing top quality Pinot Noir. This international recognition and the recent WineAlign ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ award have made for a phenomenal beginning to my time with the von Mandl Family. This is only the start!” The Decanter World Wine Awards are judged by 219 individuals from 27 countries, including 75 Masters of Wine and 13 Master Sommeliers. The Decanter Trophy follows Mission Hill’s recent ‘Canadian Winery of the Year’ win at the 2013 WineAlign National Wine Awards. A complete listing of all recent awards can be found at missionhillwinery.com For more information visit missionhillwinery.com; Twitter @ MissionHillWine and Facebook Facebook.com/MissionHillWine

Winter hours in effect at most Eco-Depots North Thompson Star/Journal As of October 1, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has shifted to winter hours at most of its Eco-Depots throughout the Regional District. The shift to winter hours will be in effect at Eco-Depots in Barriere, Clearwater, Heffley Creek, Logan Lake, and South Thompson (Pritchard). All facilities are now open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Summer hours come back into effect on April 1 and are in place until September 30. For a full schedule of the hours of operation for all of the TNRD’s solid waste and recycling facilities, please go to tnrd.ca. For residents of the Regional District, Eco-Depots are a more convenient way to manage their solid waste. A one-stop drop for most waste and recyclable materials, the facility makes it easy for residents to separate recyclables and reusable materials from the waste stream before disposing of the residual in large bins destined for the landfill. Eco-Depots are equipped with scales, which are part of a new weightbased user strategy that is more accurate and equitable than the volumebased system that was previously employed at TNRD waste disposal and recycling facilities. Tipping fees will now be based on a $60-per-tonne disposal rate with a minimum charge set at one dollar. The new rate system breaks down to six cents per kilogram. Cash is not accepted at Eco-Depots.

Cat family found in abandoned armchair In February, a truck driver noticed an abandoned armchair in the Jamieson Creek area. Two cats were huddled on it, and it was cold, so he called the Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA. An employee went out. One cat ran off, but the other was too scared to move, so she put that cat in a carrier with some wet food. Soon he was purring. She looked for the runaway cat and noticed that there were cats inside the chair. She didn’t know how many there were and didn’t want to traumatize them, so she loaded the urine-soaked armchair into the van. The staff member took the cats and chair back to the shelter, where it was cut open and several more cats were rescued. The employee returned and set humane traps for the cat that had run away. She and another staff member monitored the traps on their own time in the cold and dark of the evening, when cats are more active. The next day, she checked the traps and saw another cat on a fence post. She snapped a picture so they would know when they eventually caught her. This cat saved the rest of the cats that were abandoned in

Animal Speak with Lindsay Curry

Chair of the Community Council for the Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA email: kamloops@spca.bc.ca • 250-376-7722

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One of the cats found abandoned in an old armchair now awaits adoption after being rehabilitated. the area, because for the next month, staff were unable to find her and continued trapping and checking, rescuing others as they were found – a total of 22 cats. The cats were in rough shape and sick. With the

care of staff and volunteers, they were rehabilitated and adopted into forever homes. We encourage others to call us in situations where animals are suffering or in danger, so that we can help.

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Three nominated for Barriere Citizen of the Year The nominations for the 2013 Barriere Citizen of the Year have been put forward by area residents who recognize the people who make a difference in their community. Nominations were submitted recognizing three outstanding community individuals and are now closed. A number of area service organizations will be given the nomination information for each nominee and will cast their votes to decide who they feel should be recognized as Barriere Citizen of the Year for 2013. The name of the winning recipient will be published in our Thursday, Oct. 24, issue. The nominees for the 2013 Barriere Citizen of the Year Award are:

Al Fortin

ways. He is currently the Legion president and has been for the past two years, he has good comradeship with the LA and the community as a whole. He has worked tirelessly for the Legion, always willing to take on any job from dishwashing

Denise, Lisa and Bev write, “We would like to nominate Al Fortin for Citizen of the Year 2013. “Al is a very community minded and spirited individual who helps out in many different

to plumbing, while always promoting and keeping the aims and objectives of the legion as his number one priority. “Al can be found taking care of the Legion grounds, helping out at all the dinners and fundraisers and has or-

ganized countless events such as the Legion Golf Tournament, Remembrance Day celebration, dances, community BBQs, fundraising dinners and auctions. He assisted with the RCMP bike rodeo and promoting the Legion in various

events such as the Rural Expo, Legion Week, etc. His visions are endless and always follows through with his ideas. “Besides the work for the Legion you will see Al all over Barriere. He organizes and cares for the Ice Rink which

includes yard maintenance, flooding the rink and lots and lots of snow removal. He maintains the property year round always ready for the next freeze. “Al also finds time to organize floats for the parades and encourages the kids to get involved. He helps with the Barriere Toy Run and does work at the Fall Fair; organizing lawn and tractor races and this year he built a new brick wall for the FF grounds. He also helped refurbish the “Welcome to Barriere’ sign. “Al is always very confident in his work encouraging to anyone who would like to assist. As a friend and neighbour, if you need him he always there he never expecting anything in return. His great attitude and endless efforts make him a perfect candidate for Citizen of the Year.”

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Nominator Wim Houben writes, “Monica Ireland is very active in the community, volunteering her time with many different groups. “She is currently president of the Barriere and District Seniors Society as well as Barriere Crime Stoppers. “She is a member of the Red Hat Ladies Red Hot Mamas and the Community Consultative Group

to the Barriere RCMP. “Monica was also president of the Barriere Rural Crime Watch, a group which has only recently become inactive. “She has done a lot to make our community a better place to live.”

Drew McMartin

Al Kirkwood writes, “Drew McMartin is an active member of our community. “He championed the First Responders program for the District of Barriere and is a trained responder himself. “He is also currently the president of the Barriere Search and Rescue Society. “Drew started volunteering with the Barriere Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 16 (seven years ago) and is now the training officer for the Fire Department. “He is always volunteering his time for a number of community initiatives and has done a lot to make Barriere a better place to live.” Dates for the resultant Citizen of the Year Banquet will be announced in a future issue, including ticket information and where they can be purchased. The Barriere Citizen of the Year Award is sponsored by the North Thompson Star/Journal, with assistance from the District of Barriere, and area volunteers.

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