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B.C. Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon (l) accepts a bouquet from North Thompson Communities Foundation board chair Cheryl Thomas while Simpcw First Nation representative Celena Slater prepares to give her a beaded purse. Guichon was being welcomed to a fundraising event held by the foundation at the Wells Gray Inn on Saturday evening, Nov. 23. For more about the story, see page XX inside.

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Students join in marking Addictions Awareness Week By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal This year, as part of the National Addictions Awareness Week, members from Simpcw First Nation met at Barriere Secondary School on Thursday, Nov. 21. At noon, the entire school assembled for a brief introduction by principal Ken Rife, who introduced Chief Rita Matthew and wellness worker Grace McLeish, both of whom spoke to the students. Chief Matthew said the purpose of the week was to bring awareness to the problem of addictions, and about how easy it is to develop an addiction. “When people get into addictions,” she explained, “It is usually to try to fill a need in their life. But alcohol or drugs don’t actually fill those needs.” Matthew went on to ask the students to raise their hands if they know someone who has died from an addiction, and again, if they know someone who is able to have a great time - without having an addiction. Both times, hands were raised. McLeish stated how easy it is to develop an addiction, but noted there is lots of help available for those struggling with addictions. “People think ‘it can’t happen to me’, but it so easily can,” said McLeish, “You try something once and have fun, and it makes you feel good. So you do it a few

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On November 21, Simpcw First Nation and Barriere Secondary joined together to mark National Addictions Awareness Week. As part of the day, students participated in a ‘Sober Walk’, led by a Barriere RCMP. more times, and before you know it, you’re addicted. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help to get your life back in balance.” The students then headed out to participate in a ‘Sober Walk’, led by members of the Barriere RCMP.

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Sensible BC far short of target By Jeff Nagel Black Press Dana Larsen isn’t conceding defeat yet, but the head of the Sensible BC campaign to reform marijuana policing is already talking about another petition drive if the one now underway fails. Canvassers had less than three weeks left before the Dec. 9 deadline to submit the petition bearing the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every B.C. riding as of this writing. They have around 150,000 signatures counted as of Nov. 19, or about half the number needed and far short of their target of 450,000 to provide a buffer against disqualified signatures. “In at least half of the ridings we are struggling,” Larsen said Tuesday, adding that means a quarter or less of the signatures have been gathered. “We have a long way to go.” Districts with the lowest numbers of signatures include Cariboo, Fort Langley, Langley, Abbotsford and Surrey-Tynehead, Larsen said. Other areas where canvassers are doing well – either reaching their target or close to it – include Nelson, Creston, Vancouver’s West End, Penticton, Kelowna, Port Alberni and the Similkameen. “We always knew it was going to be a huge challenge going into the campaign,” Larsen said. “There’s a lot of fear out there. People would love to sign the petition but say they’d

lose their job or their employer told them not to. I find that disturbing that people are afraid to express a political opinion.” He said the main challenge has been the sheer logistics of collecting so many signatures in every riding in just 90 days. He noted 50,000 signatures came in over the past week, adding a continued surge in the numbers up to the deadline could still put them “in the ballpark.” Campaigners aim to pass the proposed Sensible Policing Act to bar police from spending any time or resources enforcing the federal law against possessing small amounts of marijuana. A successful petition would require the B.C. government to introduce the pseudodecriminalization bill in the Legislature or else put it to a referendum like the one that defeated the harmonized sales tax. The government held that referendum after Fight HST forces gathered 705,000 petition signatures. “Whether or not we get all the signatures we need, this campaign will absolutely continue,” Larsen said, adding the “army” of supporters will push towards marijuana legalization on multiple fronts. He said Sensible BC could stage a new petition in the months ahead and try again, potentially getting out of the gate faster by quickly re-registering the 4,000 canvassers now signed up. “I don’t think we will relaunch immediately,” Larsen said, adding the group would take time to study what worked and what didn’t in the event of defeat. “But almost certainly we would try again in the future.”

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Dana Larsen isn’t conceding defeat yet, but the head of the Sensible BC campaign to reform marijuana policing is already talking about another petition drive if the one now underway fails.

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‘Core review’ folds carbon trust, capital commission By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government has announced the first money-saving moves in its “core review” of provincial functions, eliminating Crown agencies that buy offsets for government carbon emissions and manage heritage properties in the Victoria area. The functions of the Pacific Carbon Trust and the Provincial Capital Commission will continue, but will be run directly by government ministries, Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced Tuesday. Bennett, minister in charge of the core review, said winding up the Pacific Carbon Trust is expected to save $5.6 million annually by 2015. The CEO and 13 staff are to be offered other positions in government and Bennett said he does not expect severance to be paid. Winding up the Provincial Capital Commission is expected to save about $1 million, while maintaining the agency’s cultural and student outreach programs. Capital region properties including St. Anne’s Academy, the Crystal Garden and the former CPR steamship terminal will continue to be operated by government, with no

immediate plans to sell them. Post-secondary schools and health authorities will continue to pay millions to offset their fossil fuel use, and the money will go to industrial, forest and other projects deemed to reduce carbon emissions. Bennett said the government intends to adapt the program as has been done with public school offsets, so hospitals and universities can invest in their own energy-saving efforts. The Pacific Carbon Trust was criticized in a March 2013 report by former auditor general John Doyle. He said the two largest investments by the trust, a forest preserve in the Kootenays and a flaring reduction program for EnCana natural gas operations at Fort Nelson, would have happened without subsidies from provincial operations. Other offset projects funded by the trust include hybrid heating systems for the Westin Whistler Resort and Spa and the Coast Hillcrest resort in Revelstoke, as well as fuel substitution for mills and greenhouse operations. The program has been unpopular since it was established in 2008. “Who in their right mind considers a school or hospital a polluter?” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Feder-

Premier pitches BC’s LNG to Asia By Tom Fletcher Black Press Premier Christy Clark set off Thursday on her fourth trade mission to Asia, after sidestepping questions about the environmental impact of liquefied natural gas export plants on the Kitimat-area environment. A new report from environment group Skeena Wild concludes that if three LNG processing plants are built to burn natural gas for compression and cooling – what the industry calls direct drive – they would use two and a half times more gas than Metro Vancouver. The report calls for modern gas-fired power plants to be built outside the narrow Kitimat Valley to reduce the impact of sulphur dioxide and other pollutants that affect air and water quality. Speaking to reporters at Vancouver airport, Clark rejected the report’s claim that the

government has “tacitly endorsed” the use of direct-drive production of LNG. “The study can’t have final answers on any of that, because they don’t know yet how liquefied natural gas plants will be powered,” Clark said. “We don’t know how many there will be. We’re still in negotiations with the companies about how all that’s going to unfold.” Environment Minister Mary Polak said in an interview that one LNG proposal has applied for an environmental assessment, and two others are in discussions on B.C.’s technical requirements for a permit and how the plants would be powered. “Nothing like that has been finalized yet, and of course we are concerned about what that means for a constrained airshed like Kitimat, because we know that there are a number of facilities proposed for Kitimat,” Polak said. Polak announced in Royal

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Thursday, November 28, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

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Carbon neutral scheme is sinking Two days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbon-sequestering coffin. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that concluded the B.C. government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts. In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many people outside the international carbon offset sales racket believe them. The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, Bennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 staff, five people headed by an assistant deputy minister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken from college, university and health authority budgets each year. B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their schools. But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for emission-reducing projects. This is going so well, according to Bennett, that post-secondary institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar program in the years ahead. How is that school program going? Here are some examples. The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school. Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on emission reduction. Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch this year was for three electric cars. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive tax-and-spend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the government’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas? This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t going to change that. And what happens when colleges and hospitals run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to upgrade? It won’t be long at this rate. In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked. The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate. His name? Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Now is the time to write letters about body removal contract To the editor; A group of people met on Thursday, Nov. 14, and wrote letters to the regional coroner, Larry Marzinzik (103 – 1420 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 2E6), expressing our concerns about the addition of the North Thompson to the Kamloops contract area for body removal service. We copied our letters to the following people: • Lisa Lapointe, Chief Coroner Metrotower II Suite 800 - 4720 Kingsway Burnaby, B.C., V5H 4N2 • Dr. Terry Lake, MLA Kamloops-North Thompson Office 618 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C., V2B 3H6 • British Columbia Funeral Association

Suite 211, 2187 Oak Bay Ave. Victoria, B.C., V8R 1G1 • District of Clearwater 132 Clearwater Station Road Clearwater, B.C., V0E 1N0 I encourage all who have a concern about the body removal contract change and the fact we have no coroner hired for this area to write a letter expressing their concern. I also offer a template for those who need help with wording. I feel strongly we need to support our local funeral service, which offers dignified and respectful service to those who find themselves facing this trying end of life issue. Sandra Holmes Clearwater, B.C.

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Help stop illegal dumping To the editor; We are concerned about illegal garbage dumping in our area. We have witnessed and photographed this act. This has been going on for years, but recently has worsened and includes toxic materials. The pile however, has since been burned, eliminating all incriminating evidence. This, shamefully, is to avoid paying $10 for a pickup load of waste at a transfer station. With shortened hours at transfer stations in January, we fear this will cause the problem of illegal dumping to worsen. There are stiff fines for this, and those responsible should be thinking before they dump to save a few dollars. We also see that many people who live in areas where illegal dumping is taking place are posting photos and information on Facebook about the sites where the dumpings are taking place. If everyone did this when an illegal dumping is discovered, we know that those responsible would eventually be found and fined. Let’s all be pro-active in stopping illegal garbage dumping - because in effect they are dumping on us! Tired of Cleaning Up Garbage Name withheld on request

Cell towers and cellphones are controversial issues To the editor; I read with dismay the cheerful announcement by Telus that it has “committed to and is in the process of upgrading the cellular service to Clearwater – by adding 1900 Mhz to the existing 850 Mhz service. The District has been working with TELUS to make this happen.” This, despite the growing body of scientific research indicating the health hazards of cell towers and cellphone usage. The BioInitiative Report (PDF) has spurred the Principality of Liechtenstein (on the border of Switzerland) to mandate a lowering of cell tower radiation 10 times lower than the limit in Switzerland. In Noida, India, 300 cell towers are to be relocated away from densely populated areas in the city, a decision “in line with an Allahabad high court order in January last year, in which installation of new towers was prohibited in residential areas.” Closer to home, a North Vancouver biochemist applauds the West Vancouver Cell Towers Action Group in his letter to the editor of North Shore News: “The electric current generated by any given source emits two types of energy, namely electrical and magnetic. Since magnetic fields can penetrate most media including the human body, they are the component of electromagnetic fields usually studied in relation to cancer. The electromagnetic radiation resulting from cell towers would be much stronger even than that generated by high-voltage power lines. Considering the potentially deadly effects of these on children, I suggest that Rogers builds the cell towers farther up the hill where there

is currently no human habitation.” Cellphones and cell towers (and smart meters) are still controversial issues, thanks to the corporate industry. “Governments and corporations have scientists working for them,” says Robert Bateman in the documentary, “Take Back Your Power”. “The true scientist is always seeking the truth – but they can’t speak! They can’t speak the truth of their own work being paid for by the corporation or the government (which means the taxpayers). I know so many scientists that have been muzzled, and if they speak the truth … they’re fired or they’re demoted, or they’re imprisoned in their career so their careers can’t advance.” Thus, we only hear what the corporations want us to hear. I urge your readers to do their own research, looking for independent studies not financed by industry; it’s past time that we understand the dangers of ubiquitous electromagnetic radiation. A good start would be to watch the documentary “Take Back Your Power.” P. Gregson/Crane Upper Clearwater, B.C.

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Help is out there Simpcw wellness worker, Grace McLeish, spoke to students at Barriere Secondary, Nov. 21, regarding how easy it is to develop a substance addiction, but noted that there are many avenues available to help individuals dealing with addiction. The event was part of National Addictions Awareness Week functions held within the community. Call Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous at 250-672-9643, Al-Anon at 250-672-9643 or 250-677-4234, Alcohol and Drug Referral Services at 1-800-663-1441, or Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Simpcw) at 250-672-9995.

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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo contributes to Budget 2014 Submitted Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo reports that three of her recommended local individuals/groups were asked to present before the Standing Committee on Finance during the prebudget consultation process. “As we prepare for Budget 2014, every fall the Standing Committee on Finance conducts pre-budget consultations,” said McLeod. “This year Michael Lebourdais, Chief of the Whis-

pering Pines/Clinton Indian Band, Jayson Colombus, Northam Brands Ltd., and Cecelia McGuire, Cambri Development Group Inc./Sun Rivers were asked to make presentations.” Chief LeBourdais’s recommendation was for the Government to create the option for interested First Nations to assume title to their own land and thereby enable the creation of private property rights on these lands. This should be developed in conjunction with land management laws and regulatory templates that

can be assumed by First Nations groups who choose to exercise this option. Northam Brands Ltd. gave a presentation on legislation currently governing excise rules and practices for Canadian cider businesses and existing foreign challenges to Canadian cider producers. Cambri Development Group/Sun Rivers had a number of recommendations- including changes to the GST/HST assessed on Multi Family Residential developments under First Nations leased land, the BC

IO N T K N I E DS! T T A It’s time for youngsters throughout the North Thompson Valley to write a Christmas story for the Star/Journal annual Christmas Story Essay Contest.

This year our young writers can tell us in 350 words or less about one of the two following themes: STORY #1: The Magic Ice Skates: Write a story about what happened when Santa found a pair of strange looking ice skates just before Christmas Eve. STORY #2: How The Goblin Found Christmas; Write a story about how a cranky green goblin found the true meaning of Christmas. Send in your entries, preferably by email please, to the Star/ Journal, by noon Friday Nov. 29. Winners in each age group will be announced in our Dec. 19th issue. PRIZES FOR EACH DIVISION: First $25, Second $15, Third $10. Contest open to students: Division 1 - Kindergarten to Grade 3 Division 2 - Grade 4 to Grade 7.

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First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus and Indian Land Registry delays in property transaction registrations that create additional costs. “I appreciate the time these individuals took to travel to Ottawa and participate in the budgetary process. Input from Canadians like those from our riding are necessary to build a stronger and more prosperous Canada,” concluded McLeod. Action to crack down on cyberbullies McLeod notes she was pleased with the recently announced legislation to help keep our communities safer by cracking down on cyberbullies. “Our Government is committed to helping ensure that our children are safe from online predators and from online exploitation,” said McLeod. “We have an obligation to help put an end to harmful online harassment and exploitation.” The proposed legis-

lation would: • Ban the non-consensual distribution of intimate images • Empower the courts to order the removal of intimate images from the internet • Permit the court to seize the computer, cell phone or electronic device used in the offence • Provide reimbursement for victims • Impose a maximum penalty of five years in prison While bullying has always been a concern, technology has given the bullies a worldwide audience to the humiliation and intimidation of their victims. These actions can destroy lives. Recent tragedies have helped show the seriousness of this crime, and our Government is taking the necessary action to help prevent it. “Through this legislation, our Government is sending the message that the bullying and sexual exploitation of our children is a crime and will not be tolerated,” added McLeod.

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“This proposed legislation builds on continued efforts to crack down on cyberbullies and help stop online threats. Through resources such as NeedHelpNow.ca and our GetCyberSafe.gc.ca campaign, we are providing Canadians with the tools necessary to help protect themselves and their families. “At the same time,

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our Government is funding the development of a number of school-based projects to educate kids on the dangers of bullying and help prevent it before it begins. “Canadians can count on us to continue taking action to help keep our streets and communities safe,” concluded McLeod. For more information on Bullying Awareness Week, please visit the website www.bullyingawarenessweek.org.

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Visitors to health-care facilities should get vaccinated by Dec. 2 Ministry of Health Members of the public are being reminded that beginning Dec. 2, 2013, if they are visiting someone in a health-care facility, they will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season. Anyone who enters a hospital, long-term care facility or any other health-care facility will be expected to wear a mask if they have not been vaccinated against influenza. Masks will be available, free of charge, for those who have not been vaccinated. Visitors join health-care workers, volunteers and con-

tractors to support a comprehensive influenza prevention strategy to protect patient safety. The best way for visitors to help protect their loved ones in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health-care facilities is to get vaccinated. All health authorities will rely on the honour system to monitor visitor compliance with this policy. Anyone planning to visit patients in a health-care facility, or those who take family members to outpatient appointments, will be eligible for a free influenza shot from a pharmacist, doctor, nurse or any licensed practitioner. Flu shots also are offered

for free in B.C. to a number of individuals, including children, seniors, pregnant women, Aboriginal people, individuals with chronic health conditions, and those who work or come in close contact with higher-risk groups. Influenza vaccination clinics are operating throughout the province. The influenza vaccine is safe and effective at preventing illness when used in conjunction with other infection control practices, such as hand washing and remaining at home when sick. For more information about influenza and vaccination clinics, go to: www.immunizebc.ca

Eye program expanded in B.C. Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health is expanding a retinal disease treatment program to provide full coverage for vision-saving drug therapies for two diseases of the eye, announced Health Minister Terry Lake. Patients with diabetic macular edema or retinal vein occlusion will receive full coverage of the cost of Lucentis (ranibizumab) and Avastin (bevacizumab) as part of their treatment by a retinal specialist. Previously, the coverage was only available for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration. “Vision loss can greatly impact a person’s life, both economically and socially,” said the health minister. “Today’s announcement means

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that vision-saving drug therapies will be available for more British Columbians, and will improve patients’ quality of life.” Diabetic macular edema is a disease of the macula, a small area at the very centre of the retina, which can cause blurred vision and partial or complete loss of the patient’s central vision. Retinal vein occlusion is caused when a blood clot blocks one of the tiny veins in the retina, and can lead to impaired vision and blindness. The treatments for these two diseases will be provided by the province’s retinal specialists, ophthalmologists with extra training in diseases of the retina. Patients throughout British Columbia can see a retinal specialist by re-

ferral from a doctor or optometrist. Full coverage of these drugs provides retinal specialists with several options to provide the most appropriate care for each patient. “This is a huge step forward in the fight to preserve vision in people with diabetic macular leakage or retinal vein occlusions,” said Dr. Derek Godinho, president of the Association of British Columbia Retinal Specialists. “With the expanded coverage, all of our patients will now have access to sight-saving therapy for these potentially blinding conditions. We commend the government for proceeding with this very important initiative.” In 2009, the B.C. government, working with the province’s retinal specialists, cre-

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Woman celebrates her 99th birthday By Keith McNeill The Times Clearwater resident Mabel Arbour celebrated her 99th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 20. She was originally from McBride, where her parents, Pearl and Richard Woods, built the first house in the community. Her father was a carpenter and after her parents split up, her mother raised sheep on her farm near McBride. Mabel grew up there as an only child. Children today are too spoiled, she says, and recalls getting an orange as a Christmas present one year. She stayed in McBride for several years, then lived in Prince George, Monte Lake, Vernon and Kamloops. She now lives in Clearwater with her daughter, Pearl McRae. Her son, Ted Arbour, lives in Campbell River. This past summer the family took Mabel back to McBride to help celebrate that commu-

Mabel Arbour gets ready to celebrate her 99th birthday on Nov. 20. Originally from McBride, she now lives with her daughter, Pearl McRae, in Clearwater.

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nity’s 100th anniversary. One of the houses Richard Woods built is still standing and being well cared for, Pearl McRae reported. “My grandmother was one tough lady and she raised one too,” McRae said. “It wasn’t an easy life. You did what you had to do to get food on the table.”

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Some new faces on Chamber executive North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The main item on the agenda was the election of officers for the 2013/2014 year. Elected are: President - Lana Laskovic of Armour Mountain Office Services , vice-president - Scott Kershaw of Insight Tire, treasurer - Judy Taylor of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House. Directors are: Frank Gordon of Fox Haven Home Sales, Kathy Campbell of RE/MAX Integrity Realty, MaryAnn Shewchuck of North Thompson Funeral Services, Tracey O’Connell STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Waterline upgrade Work continues at the end of Kamloops Street in Barriere. Most recently excavation is taking place to replace the water line currently servicing Gilbert Smith Mill with a much larger pipe.

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of Tod Mountain Guest Ranch, Rick Weik of Weik Rubbish Removal and Recycling, Wim Houben of Crimestoppers, Marie Downing of Cranky Crow Designs, and Al Fortin of the Barriere Royal Canadian Legion. Retiring from her position as treasurer with the Chamber was Carol Patton. Patton had served in that position for quite some time; she was thanked by the Chamber members, congratulated on her retirement, and extended a sincere thank you for her many years of support and commitment as an active Chamber member. For a list of programs and events supported by the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce go to www.barrieredistrict.com. They can also be found on Facebook.

Funeral home invites bereaved families to Christmastime Gathering North Thompson Star/Journal The holiday season can be a difficult time for people who are mourning the death of a loved one, whether that death occurred recently or some time ago. In an effort to help bereaved families throughout the North Thompson Valley, the local funeral home is holding its annual Christmastime Gathering. Everyone is welcome to come to the funeral home in Barriere (across from

the Liquor Store) from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2013. The event will repeat later in the day from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will be divided into three parts. For the first half-hour, representatives from several local churches will offer prayers, words of comfort, and thoughts on ways to cope during the Christmas holidays. During the second half-hour there will be a candle lighting ceremony, and an opportu-

nity to place a decoration on the Christmas tree in memory of a loved one who has passed away. For the final hour, people are welcome to drop in, light a candle in memory of their loved one, and enjoy refreshments. This is a time for everyone to connect. “This will be the sixth year we have held a Christmastime Gathering in Barriere. Many people have told us how important these gatherings are to them,” said Drake Smith, owner

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of North Thompson Funeral Services. “It’s an opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away, and a chance to share time together as a community.” Several local ministers are planning to participate in the first half-hour segment of the Christmastime Gathering. Minister Lloyd Strickland said “Although many people may not attend church regularly, this is a chance to place the passing of their loved one into spiritual context, at a time when people prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.” Pastor Wayne Richardson agrees, adding “I hope we can help provide comfort to those in the North Thompson who may find this time of year to be quite challenging. I believe this is an important offering to the community and I’m thankful to be able to help support our community.” For more information please call MaryAnn Shewchuk at 250672-1999.

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Council needs to take a hard look at how money is spent in the district During our recent visit with some younger residents we learned that most of them wanted to sit in the council seats. When asked why, they said it was because then they could vote. None wanted to be staff because they would not be able to decide what happens. What an interesting view on things from such young minds. Even at a young age the desire to accept responsibility and serve the community runs strong. Avoiding responsibility is a learned reaction. As a society we need to do all we can to foster our young people’s desire to help each other. All too often local elected officials lose sight of their responsibilities. They are led down the path of least resistance and decide many of their governance responsibilities and fiscal management plans based solely on the recommendations of staff. Perhaps they forget that it is the elected council that is held to task if questionable or poor decisions are made. Recently the district learned that we had to find another accounting firm to provide audit services. During the discussion it was suggested that council seek an audit covering more than what has been done in the past. Bear in mind here that I am not saying the previous audits were done wrong. The request was that we hire a firm that can perform some other audit functions as well as the minimal requirement of an annual financial audit.

A number of chartered accounting firms do a review of management practices in addition to the financial audit. Going forward it is my suggestion, and some members of council agree , that the independent auditor not only cast an opinion of the municipal financial statements but that the auditor goes through a very detailed examination of operations. By doing this the auditor can possibly offer council many points of advice to improve our procedures and policies. Recently small changes have been made here at the district in an effort to improve transparency and accountability to our residents. Changes such as the payment of accounts are now being reviewed by a member of council and not just staff. Cheques are then posted online so the public can view them. Going forward council needs to take an active role in such things as the award of all district contracts. It is incorrect that some contracts are of an annual operational matter to be dealt with by staff with no input

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from council. Big or small, all bidding opportunities should be reviewed by council each time they need to be awarded. Council is responsible for achieving value for money in operational procurement. The only way council can attain due diligence in these matters is to remain properly engaged. The shift of this fiscal responsibility onto to staff can lead to a multitude of problems. Current policies and procedures need to be changed. All change is difficult and I expect that the first reaction to the need for an accounting of our policies, procedures and practices will be one of resistance. We need to take stock of what has happened. Some say that doing this is a waste of time and money. I wonder though how this apparent unwillingness to use an audit to improve how the business of the district is done will be

perceived by the public. It is my opinion, should council not seek the best possible way to spend tax dollars, that the public’s reaction would be definitely negative, especially if local taxes were to rise above what they are now. The summary of all this is that we as council need to take a long hard look at how we spend your money. We may well find everything is good, and we can go on as we have done in the past. My personal opinion is that we need to make some changes. It is absurd old style thinking that we need to impose tax increases year over year. It is council’s responsibility to set the budget and the policies that drive spending. This must not be left in the hands of staff. Getting the absolute best possible value for each and every tax dollar spent should and will be the district mandate.

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The Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off their ‘shop local’ program with an open house on Nov. 21, in the multipurpose room in the Ridge. There were displays from a wide variety of home businesses including; Epicure, Scentsy, Sophie Jewellery, and Body by Vi. There was also quite a few snacks for shoppers to enjoy while they browsed the many tables. Find more Passport to Shopping events listed in the Chamber’s ad on page 7.

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Lieutenant-Governor endorses North Thompson Communities Foundation By Keith McNeill The Times Every community in Canada should have a community foundation. That’s the plan put forward by GovernorGeneral David Johnson and it’s a plan endorsed by B.C.’s Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon. To show Guichon’s commitment, it was announced during a fundraiser held at Wells Gray Inn on Saturday evening that the lieutenant-governor has agreed to become the patron of North Thompson Communities Foundation. The target should be healthy people in a healthy land in healthy communities, Guichon said during her remarks. She thanked all those who have supported the NTCF during its 10 years of operation. Guichon had a question about one of the groups the foundation has contributed money to. “What is the BC Rabbit program,” she asked. “Are we getting rid of them or propagating them?” The lieutenant-governor appeared relieved when informed that the program teaches crosscountry skiing to youngsters. Much has changed in the North Thompson Valley during the 10 years that the foundation

has been in existence, foundation chair Cheryl Thomas said. Two sawmills (Weyerhaeuser-Vavenby and Tolko-Louis Creek) have closed, as has the prison camp near Clearwater. On the other hand, two new community forests have been created, as has the Agriplex in Barriere and the community foundation itself. The more than 90 people attending the fundraiser included many of the leaders of the North Thompson, she said. “Are the people in this room here by accident? I think not,” she said. “You’re the people with the rolodexes.” A Powerpoint presentation by Barriere resident Kevin Bryant outlined the foundation’s history. Ten years ago, when Weyerhaeuser announced it was closing its Vavenby sawmill, it left behind $50,000 as seed money for a community foundation. That money was matched by the Vancouver Foundation, which developed opportunities for yearly granting. Since its inception, NTCF has given away about $45,000 to more than 30 projects from Blue River to McLure. For more information about the North Thompson Communities Foundation go to: http://ntcommunitiesfoundation.com

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B.C. Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon and her husband, Bruce Mailloux, talk with Clearwater Mayor John Harwood during a fundraiser held Saturday evening in the Wells Gray Inn. Guichon has agreed to be the patron of the North Thompson Communities Foundation.

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Walk a trail on Int’l Mountain Day North Thompson Star/Journal International Mountain Day is a United Nations recognized day of observance that lands on Dec. 11, every year and has been celebrated since 2002. It is an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of mountains and mountain forests, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the world’s mountains and highlands. Healthy mountain forests are crucial to the ecological health not only here in B.C., but indeed, around the world, as they protect watersheds that supply freshwater to more than half the world’s people. Mountains are crucial to life, especially for those of us here in the Interior of British Columbia. Mind you,

whether you live at sea level or the highest elevations, you are still connected to mountains and affected by them in more ways than you can imagine. Mountains provide most of the world’s freshwater, harbour a rich variety of plants and animals, and are home to one in 10 people. They are also an important source of timber and non-wood products. Yet, each day, environmental degradation, the consequences of climate change, exploitative mining, armed conflict, poverty and

hunger threaten the extraordinary web of life that the mountains support. Protecting the mountains and their forests, and making sure they are carefully managed is an important step towards sustainable mountain development. Every year there is a different theme related to mountain development and awareness, and this year the theme for the day will be “Mountains - Key to a Sustainable Future”. This theme puts the focus on celebrating how mountains are crucial in moving the world towards sustainable economic growth in the context of poverty eradication, and on drawing attention to their generally sustainable and lowemission production models. Why not celebrate the day by hiking along one of the many mountain trails around Barriere.

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Opening new change rooms Local politicians get help from young female hockey players as they cut the ribbon to officially open the new changing rooms at the North Thompson Sportsplex on Friday. The project was a good example of different levels of government working together, they say. A major factor in getting the project underway was a presentation by young female hockey players to town council asking for more and better changing rooms. Pictured are (l-r) Sophie Collins, Wells Gray Country (Area A) TNRD director Tim Pennell, Cleo Coates, Annika Wadlegger, Cassidy Tucker, MLA Terry Lake, Emma Collins, Clearwater Mayor John Harwood, Ali Settle, Juniper Wadlegger, Clearwater Minor Hockey president Hans Wadlegger, and Natalia Biagioni.

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Men’s floor hockey every Monday North Thompson Star/Journal Chris Matthews advises that men’s floor hockey has started up again in Barriere. “We’re playing Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Barriere Secondary School,” says Matthews, “Players must be at least 19 years old to play.” League fees apply to each player, non-marking shoes and plastic/composite sticks without tape are required. No drop ins. Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from the Lower North Thompson Valley. The STAR/JOURNAL Keeping valley residents informed!

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Christmas tree farming in Darfield: A renewable resource for 78 years BSS Grad Class of 2014 holding Christmas tree sale fundraiser By Heidi Schilling The Barriere Secondary Grad Class of 2014 will be selling locally grown Christmas trees, produced by Kenny Schilling, as a fundraiser this year. The Grad Class is especially pleased to be able to be offering a “true renewable resource”, one that can be replenished through biological reproduction. The Christmas trees they have chosen for their project have been provided by K. Schilling Christmas Tree Farm on Boulder Mountain Road, where the Schilling family can boast a renewable resource of 78 years! The Wilhelm Schilling family started cultivating Christmas trees on 150 acres in Darfield in 1935, with Kenny and Joy Schilling taking over the family tradition in 1960. The trees have been shipped as far as Texas and Alberta, but now most of the trees are shipped across B.C. Many tireless hours go into the production of the trees year round, investing time, labor, and love into a crop which takes seven to 10 years to grow to harvesting. The Schilling Christmas Tree farm is unique in that its method of production is extremely rare these days. Unlike the common ‘plantation style’ of harvesting where the tree is cut off at the ground; the ‘stump culture’ method is used. This is when a tree is harvested, the bottom branches are left on the stump and pruned to become a new Christmas tree. It is common to cut 10 to 12 Christmas trees off one stump in its life span, but the most har-

vested has been 26 Christmas trees off one stump. A true renewable resource which can replenish with the passage of time through biological reproduction! For many years Kenny was cutting 4,500 trees annually, but that has reduced over the years to a few thousand, which is understandable knowing his youthful age of 78-years-old. If only some of us could be as fortunate in health as he is to still be doing what he loves - creating Christmas trees. Each year when Christmas rolls around, the question is always raised, “Is it environmentally responsible to be cutting a live Christmas tree each year, or is it better to go with an artificial one”? There are many reasons why a real Christmas trees is a more “eco-friendly” choice. Artificial Christmas trees are made primarily of metals and plastics which contain toxic chemicals, all non-renewable resources. On average, an artificial tree is used for seven years before it is disposed of. So if a tree is displayed for one month per year, that means it will have served as a Christmas tree a total of seven months, and will remain in a landfill indefinitely. Even if it were to be used for 20 holiday seasons, it’s going to end up in a landfill far longer. Here are the environment benefits of a “real Christmas tree”: • A “REAL” Christmas tree spends seven to 10 years growing on a farm, all the while producing oxygen and providing shelter for wildlife before it makes it to your living room. • One hectare of Christmas

K. Schilling Christmas Tree Farm proprietor, Kenny Schilling, 78, is pictured standing amongst rows of Christmas trees he has harvested for shipment to General Grant’s in Kamloops. Schilling says Art Knapps picked up their trees from the farm last Sunday.

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trees provides the daily oxygen requirements for 45 people. • For every single Christmas tree that is harvested from the farm, two to three are pruned on the stump in its place to start the cycle over again. • “REAL” Christmas trees are environmentally friendly as they are biodegradable and are a recyclable, renewable resource. • “REAL” Christmas trees sequester carbon from the atmosphere, slowing the process of climate change. • Positive environmental benefits include providing habitat for wildlife and song birds, sequestering carbon and the trees

are compostable. With a local grower they support our economy, and they do not require burning of fuel for long distance shipping. • No pesticides for weed control or insects. • During their growing cycle trees grown for harvest add beauty to the landscape. Just take a short drive to the North end of Boulder Mountain Road to see the acres of Christmas trees growing to be harvested for your enjoyment. • Your family can spend time together outside enjoying nature while looking for the perfect tree. We are encourage people who

are looking for this year’s Christmas tree to support the Barriere Secondary Grad class of 2014 in purchasing a locally grown Christmas tree this season - one that is a renewable resource. The Grad Class of 2014 will be selling locally grown Christmas trees as a fundraiser at Barriere AG Foods the weekends of Dec. 7 and 8, as well as Dec. 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delivery within the town of Barriere will be available by donation. Pre-order sales are available by calling Emma Schilling at 250-672-9241. Trees are also available in bulk orders or single sales off the farm.

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Sprinkle with olive oil or apply a thin coat of mayonnaise. Sprinkle the salt, pepper & garlic powdered or pressed garlic on top. Mix the breadcrumbs & Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture & press it in with your hand. If you want to have individual servings, cut the fillet into individual portions. Place the baking sheet with fish in the oven & turn the heat down to 275F, immediately. Bake for 9 mins. Then, broil for 3-4 mins until the crust becomes golden in color.

Each week a group or volunteer(s) are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community. If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.

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Parmasean Crusted Salmon 2 lbs salmon fillet, skinless olive oil or mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, pressed – or garlic powder salt pepper, ground Crust 1/2 cup Panco breadcrumbs 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, grated Preheat the oven to 500F. Meanwhile, wash the fish fillet & dry with paper towel. Place fillet on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.

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Thompson Valley Players @ Fall Fair Hall. Info 250-6720033. Dec 21 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza. Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex Jan 11 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza. Jan 18 - Al Fortin’s Citizen of the year banquet, 6pm @ Legion hall, downstairs. Jan 25 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza. Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 6725615 Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975. Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440. Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm,

call 672-9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629. Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: every Wed. Leave message 6720029 Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the mth at the Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. 250-672-9330. Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip - call 250672-9391. Photography Club. All welcome. Shelley Lampreau 250672-5728. Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250672-2012. Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am. 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. 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. Jill Hayward 3198023. 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 Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fire Dept.: 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 NTVIC. 672-1843 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 6725660. Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-6742135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere). Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym.

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Work Search Techniques Workshop: Thurs. Nov. 28th Stress Management Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 5th Beyond Borders: A program for persons with disabilities that affect employment or employability: Starting Dec. 3rd Using Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 12st Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 19th

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 November 28th 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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Birch Island: 3 bdrm home. Incl satellite tv, avail Dec. 1, $875.00/mo 250-674-1768

Pets Good Dog Obedience Classes Starting January 5 * NEW DATES* Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Sunday, Jan. 5, 1pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100. To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023.

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Christian hypocrisy I worked with a young man years ago and broached the topic of faith and religion with him. He told me a long story of heartache and pain at the hands of religious people. He spoke of nightmares and an ache in his stomach that continued to assault him years after the abusive incidents. Such stories are not uncommon. Hypocrisy and abuse in the name of Christ by those that would call themselves leaders of the Christian faith occur all too often.

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Love is its central theme personified in Jesus Christ who allowed himself punished and abused to be a relief to those that would call out to him and repent for their sins. Those of you that have given up on the faith because of the cruel and stupid actions of those that claimed to be Christians have made a terrible error. Christianity is not defined by its followers but by Christ. Christianity will fall short when judged by its followers since all Christians are fallible. This is not to excuse the reprehensible actions of those that claim to be Christians or to minimize the pain you may suffered from so called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christiansâ&#x20AC;?. It is my attempt to distance the poor be-

havior of Christians from the person of Christ. I realize that being a pastor makes my opinion biased. Thus I would encourage you to read the gospel and judge for yourselves what Christianity is by looking at the person Jesus Christ. In the person of Jesus Christ is found the peace, purpose, relationship and acceptance that are meant for all mankind. If you need a Bible or would like to talk my door is always open to visitors. God bless you in your search. M a t t h e w 11:28Â Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Rev. Michael Kiewitt, Clearwater Community Baptist Church

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Barriere Food Bank News Submitted We would like to thank Doreen Landry and Judy Taylor and their staff at Sam’s Pizza and Rib House for putting on such a wonderful Spaghetti Dinner for the benefit of the Barriere and District Food Bank, Nov. 18. Every year Doreen and Judy open their hearts and their business on a Monday night for this event. They do all the planning and the preparation for the event. It is a lot of hard work to put on a fundraiser of this nature. The Barriere and District Food Bank, its directors and volunteers are so grateful for these special women and their dedicated staff who give so generously every year. The dinner was delicious, and we had a large turnout of people even with the snow. We took in $1,486.56 that night, with more coming in from people who couldn’t attend that night but still wanted to contribute. We’d also like to say a very heartfelt thank you to all those who turned out in support of the food bank. Thanks to people like all of you, the food bank is doing well, and it looks like we will have plenty of food and toys to fill the Christmas hampers. Christmas hampers will be assembled on Dec. 16 and 17, with the hampers being distributed on Dec. 18. If anyone would like to receive a Christmas hamper, please contact Antoon Houben at antoon@aol.com, or you can call the food bank at 250-672-0029. Anyone who is in need during the holiday season is eligible for a Christmas hamper. We would also like thank all the people

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Pictured is the crew that helped make the Nov. 18., Spaghetti Dinner at Sam’s Pizza and Rib House, a great success for the benefit of the Barriere and District Food Bank. (L to r) Food Bank rep Dawn McCormick, Barb Gordon, Judy Taylor, Doreen Landry, Marnie Pfiefer, and Food Bank Rep Antoon Houben. who donate the proceeds from their bottles and cans at the Baglady Bottle Depot to the food bank. These donations really help to keep the food bank going, so please keep those bottles and cans coming in. It is much appreciated. Anyone who would like to join the food bank can purchase a membership for $2. Your membership lets you have a voice in the direction that the food bank will take in the upcoming years. We encourage members of the community to join the food bank. Anyone

interested in joining should contact Antoon Houben at antoon@aol.com . The food bank will be open every Wednesday through Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The food bank will be closed from Dec. 19 to Jan. 7. We will re-open for our regular hours on Wednesday Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. If you have an emergency and need assistance during that period, please contact the food bank at 250-672-0029. Messages will be picked up daily.

Cyber-bullying is a complex problem that comes in many forms and is constantly evolving as technology changes. People who engage in cyber-bullying can often be more cruel and aggressive because the Internet gives them a certain level of anonymity. Cyber-bullying can include actions like: * Posting or sharing false information or images online, in emails or texts without consent. * Repeatedly sending threatening, mean or insulting messages. * Pretending to be someone else and saying or doing things online that are not true, or are intended to cause harm or damage a person’s reputation. * Pressuring others to exclude someone from a “community” - online or offline. To help end cyber-bullying: * Do not respond. The bully is looking for a reaction. By not responding, you are taking away their power. * Save the evidence. There is usually physical evidence of cyber-bullying such as harassing messages, threatening text messages or Facebook postings. These can be saved and shown to someone who can help. * Talk to a trusted adult. There are people who will help. It can be a parent, a teacher or a trusted adult. If you are really nervous about saying anything, there is usually a way of reporting the incident anonymously at school. * Be a friend, not a bystander. Watching or forwarding mean messages empowers a bully. If you can, tell bullies to stop or let them know harassment makes people look mean. It is time to let people who bully know their behaviour is unacceptable. For more information on cyber-bullying, please visit the websites: http://www.erasebullying.ca http://www.safeteens.com/tips-to-stop-cyberbullying

Camera handling is related to picture sharpness The act of taking pictures and doing photography has become like magic and many of today’s upand-coming photographers rely entirely and completely on their camera’s tiny computers believing that the automated programs will always deliver wonderful results. All one has to do is put the digital camera up to the eye, or shakily extend arms, push the shutter release, and count on modern technology to make all the necessary decisions. Last week a photographer proudly showed me some enlargements and asked how I liked them? They were reason-

able images and the printing was okay, but as I looked at them closely I could see they weren’t very sharp, lacked depth of field, and contained tiny spots in the sky. If I had been in a classroom environment it would have been a perfect time to break into a discussion on camera handling. Camera handling techniques include more than just moving a camera body around in front of one’s face and pushing the shutter. Camera handling means understanding how to use and control a camera in the most effective way. Carpenters, cabi-

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John E n ma n netmakers, mechanics, quilters, and cake decorators, to name a few professions, would nod their heads knowingly if I mentioned how important it is to learn how to control and use their tools of the trade correctly. However, when taking photographers and their tools of the trade into consideration, many photographers believe that owning a featureloaded camera is more than adequate,

and if the photos from that camera aren’t great, they think the answer is to buy another camera. With that in mind, I have a few very basic camera-handling suggestions that would have helped that photographer to produce better pictures than those he showed me. 1. Examine the picture and if there are lots of tiny dark spots, clean the sensor. Cleaning the sensor is fairly easy and all that is usually re-

quired is a few minutes with a rocket airblower. 2. Vibration reduction features only helps with shaking hands, not subject movement. He should practice following subject movement and try to keep the camera as close as possible to reduce body shake. 3. When hand holding the camera, faster shutter speeds will produce more “keepers” than slower shutter speeds. For example, shutter speeds like 1/125th or higher are probably the safest to control both camera shake and subject movement. And follow that old rule

to match the shutter speed with the lens focal length. 4. The current infatuation with wide aperture lenses is great, but the larger the aperture opening is the less the depth of field will be, and that will mean areas in front of and behind the selected subject will probably be out of focus. That photographer must understand, the smaller the aperture is, and the more chance the area in front of and behind the subject will be sharp. 5. Using “program” or “auto mode” leaves exposure decisions to incamera computers and takes creative

and intellectual control from the photographer. Some digicams and all DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras have manual exposure modes. Experiment and practice to find out when manual mode is most effective. These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera. com or emcam@telus. net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. I sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069.

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Group sends 31 gift boxes to small children in South and Central America North Thompson Star/Journal On Nov. 15, a group of ladies (both young and not so young) from Bethany Baptist Church in Barriere, as well as some ladies from the community, gathered together to send gift boxes around the world to small children who otherwise would receive nothing. The group spent the day filling 29 Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Boxes with school supplies, personal hygiene items, and toys or other small gifts. An additional two shoeboxes were also dropped off, which brought the total to 31. Further into the afternoon the shoe boxes were taken to the bus depot for free delivery into Alberta and to the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child warehouse. The shoe boxes are then to be forwarded, along with many, many other boxes, to children in South and Central America this year. After the shoe boxes were all filled and made ready for the bus, those present at the church spent a pleasant half hour over tea and goodies prepared by one of the ladies. “Thank you so much ladies, for your generosity which has enabled us to fill so many boxes to bless so many children,” said Julia Hetu, coordinator of the project. Photos by Julia Hetu

Young volunteers are pictured filling the shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse at the Bethany Baptist Church in Barriere on Nov. 15.

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