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Barriere Investor’s Group Walk For Memories organizer, Liz Gilbertson (center), was a happy lady with the success of last Sunday’s event in the community. Standing with her are team helpers (l-r) Sylvia Chivers and Joanne Pettersen, modeling their shirts for this year’s ‘Walk’ honouree, Florence Beharrell. Find more pics and information on page 10. Star/Journal photo: Jill Hayward
B.C. promotes search for new mines
By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. government is aiming to reverse a slide in mineral exploration investment that has come after world metal prices peaked and then declined to a 10-year average level in the past two years. Premier Christy Clark and Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett helped open the annual Association for Mineral Exploration B.C.’s conference in Vancouver Monday with a pair of announcements. Clark told delegates the province’s mining exploration tax credit will be extended for another year in the B.C. budget to be tabled in February. That is expected to provide $10 million for exploration. Geoscience BC, an industry research organization started by the province in 2005, also released results of its latest aerial survey to identify new mineral potential in the B.C. Interior. “Every time GeoscienceBC does a project like this, in the ensuing three or four years you see a significant bump in exploration activity in the area where the survey was done,” Bennett said in an interview. He added that much of B.C.’s Interior is covered by glacial till from the ice age that ended 10,000 years ago, making traditional mineral prospecting impossible over large areas. He said the tax credit is similar to what B.C. provides for deep drilling and other unconventional natural gas exploration, but on a smaller scale. It supports junior mining companies and is not a subsidy to established corporations, he said. Clark told the mining conference that the government is halfway to its election commitment of 17 new and expanded mines in B.C., including
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An aerial magnetic survey of mineral deposits has added to previous work by private companies to encourage exploratory drilling in the area of B.C. hit hard by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. the new Mt. Milligan copper mine and others that have received permits. She also referred to the need for a review of B.C.’s environmental assessment system.
“My belief is that the process over the years has gotten less certain, less predictable, and probably not as efficient as people would like,” Clark told reporters after her speech.
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Court rejects B.C. class size law again By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected the provincial government’s effort to keep class size and special needs support off the bargaining table with teachers, and ordered the government to pay $2 million in damages to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. In a ruling released Monday, Justice Susan Griffin said the B.C. government’s replacement legislation, passed in 2011, is as unconstitutional as the 2002 law called Bill 28 that removed class size and special needs support from union working conditions. “The court concluded that the government did not negotiate in good faith with the union after the Bill 28 decision,” Griffin wrote. “One of the problems was that the government representatives were preoccupied with another strategy. Their strategy was to put such pressure on the union that it would provoke a strike by the union. The government representatives thought this would give government the opportunity to gain political support for imposing legislation on the union.” The ruling strikes down the portions of the new legislation that have not already expired. BCTF president Jim Iker said the
ruling returns contract language that was in place in 2002, and he expects that the province’s 60 school districts will have to rehire teachers and special needs assistants to reduce class size. He said there were 1,200 education specialists affected by the 2002 legislation, including teacher-librarians and counsellors. “It’s good for us, it’s good for public education, it’s good for British Columbia and for our students,” Iker said of Monday’s ruling. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said he is “disappointed” by the ruling, and ministry staff will study it before deciding on a possible appeal. Fassbender said he disagrees with the judge’s conclusion that the government tried to provoke a strike, and his focus is on reaching a new agreement. “What we need to do is to review the judge’s ruling in detail to see what the implications are, but clearly my message to school districts, to parents, is it’s business as usual in our schools,” Fassbender said. NDP education critic Rob Fleming called the ruling “real blow to the B.C. Liberals’ credibility,” adding it traces back to Premier Christy Clark’s time as education minister in 2002.
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Social-media expert: Talk to your kids
If there was one overriding message socialmedia expert Jesse Miller delivered to parents in Kamloops on Monday, Jan. 27, it is simply to be parents. “I didn’t want my dad to be my friend,” Miller told about 400 parents at the meeting at South Kamloops secondary. “I wanted my dad to be my dad. And, now, he’s my best friend.” Miller, who operates Mediated Realities, was brought to town by the Kamloops-Thompson school board after it was discovered many high school students have been involved in using social media for inappropriate purposes. The discovery is now the source of a police investigation that involves male teens sharing by cellphone revealing photos of their female peers. “When we have a large turnout,” Miller told the crowd that filled half the gymnasium at the school, “it usually means there’s a story attached.” From there, he led parents — and a few teens in the audience — through the realities of social media. Take Instagram, for example, an application popular with teens. Its website advertises it as “a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends and family.” Many parents in the audience raised their hands when Miller asked how many have an Instagram account with followers they don’t know — and then described a scenario to make his point. “So, you’re standing at a bus stop and a strange man comes up and says, ‘I like your photos.’ Now, this is creepy, so you try to get away and he runs after you because he’s your follower,” Miller said. He reminded parents there was a reason they often didn’t take nude photos of each other when cameras required film: “The guy at London Drugs” who would develop the film. Next came the Polaroid camera, which, Miller said, “cut out the middle man,” but would lead to a box of photos that you didn’t want your kids to find. With today’s technology, which changes every 18 months, he said, children are becoming communicators with the best equipment who don’t understand the consequences of the messages they broadcast. “Try picking up you child’s phone. They start yelling at you to put it down. Ask them, ‘What’s on there I can’t see?’ Start a conversation,” Miller said. “Put yourself in your children’s shoes. Ask yourself, ‘If I was 16, what would I do with this technology?’” Miller asked parents with smartphones — and the majority in the audience had one — to text answers to some basic questions, including how many break the rules and check their phones when they shouldn’t, such as when driving. Ninety per cent said they did and Miller used that to point out to parents they are not modelling good behaviour to their children when they do that. “Put your phone in the trunk,” he said. Miller used some high-profile incidents to continue his theme that parents need to be involved and talking with their kids. He posted a Twitter feed for @ryan_ lanza from Dec. 14, 2012. It carried a tweet that said, “phone hasn’t stopped buzzing since fifth period” and a later one
asking, “why am I trending?” Miller showed another message with the names Ryan and Lanza in it from the same day, asking a similar question. Both shared the name of the brother of Sandy Hook elementary shooter Adam Lanza. Neither was related. However, in the second Ryan Lanza’s feed was another tweet from three days earlier talking about “bad bitches” at school. Go back two weeks and the student had tweeted he was fine if the world ended in two weeks. Miller asked the parents to think about how the media could have used that Twitter feed and would have been wrong, since the boy was likely referring to the Mayan calendar prediction the world would end on Dec. 12, 2012. “But, here’s a question. Who talked to this young man about what he was saying?” Miller asked the audience. He moved on to Amanda Todd, the Vancouverarea teen who killed herself after experiencing online bullying. “There were 500 views of her video [discussing her emotions from the bullying] before she killed herself,” Miller said. “And, at last count, there had been more than 24-million after she killed herself. “Talk to your kids.” Miller spoke at several schools this week and will be brought back later in the school year, said Kamloops-Thompson school district assistant superintendent Alison Sidow. The hope is to begin a community dialogue about social media, how children use it and what parents and caregivers need to know about it.
Courtenay and Skye Buck, two young Clearwater teachers who passed away in a motor vehicle accident just over one year ago will be remembered with a memorial playground at Raft River School, thanks to online voters who pushed the project to the top of the Aviva Community Fund.
Memorial playground a reality in Clearwater By Keith McNeil Raft River Elementary School PAC has won $120,000 from the Aviva Insurance community fund to build the proposed Courtenay and Skye Buck Memorial Playground at the school. The decision comes after a nationwide
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was one of 10 out of 30 finalists to win a major prizes. The 10 shared $900,000 amongst them. The remaining 20 finalists received $5,000 each. The official announcement was made Tuesday morning during a school assembly. ...continued on page 18
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Your community newspaper This is your community newspaper. Every week we print a number of articles and photographs about events and people that are right here in this community – most of this you will not find in any other media outlet. We also print national, and provincial news that may have an impact on our lives, and on the future and economic stability of our communities. Our goal as a newspaper is to provide an interesting a comprehensive balance of information for the area. We strive to be fair and unbiased. We utilize decades of experience within the industry to make the tough decisions, to weigh the measure of what we write, and to stand behind what we publish. We bring the good news, and the bad. We report on birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and even bird sightings. We promote community events, tell the story of local businesses, and support any community fundraiser that comes through our door. We provide a forum for you to express your thoughts and emotions, and we encourage dialogue from community members that feel they have something to say. We tell you about who’s running for government positions, we provide all candidate meetings so you can meet those people face to face, and we keep in touch with the politicians who represent us at the municipal, regional, provincial, and national levels. For almost two decades we have been the major sponsor of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association. We print their annual catalogue and program at no cost to them, and our offices are well known as the place to go if you want to know something about “the fair”. We provide free advertising and promotions for the Legion, for the Food Bank, and for numerous other service organizaions that are at the heart of our communities. As a community newspaper we find ourselfs serving another roll - we are the “go to” place when residents are seeking information. We pass along the telephone numbers of service organizations, politicians, and government. We help folks compose letters, edit their resumes, and talk them through computer problems. We publish a free telephone directory and a community service organization guide. We also publish a vaction guide. We share your triumphs and your failures. We laugh with you, and we cry at your side. We boost the economy through advertising and news coverage. People considering a move to the area frequent our website to find out what the community is really like, and we field a number of inquiries from these people who are sourcing real estate and local service information. We also provide employment right here in the community for people who reside in the community. And we provide a great employment opportunity for area young people to have their first part-time job delivering our newspaper to your door once a week. Most importantly, the staff here at the North Thompson Star/Journal serve as volunteers on numerous organizations and committees within the area so that we can contribute to making this a great place to live and raise a family. A place with a sustainable economy and a bright future. Your community newspaper is a most vital part of this community.
Citizen of Year says thanks
To the editor; I would like to thank everyone who had a part of putting together the Citizen of the Year award banquet. The members of that committee that organized everything that goes along with this event. From the food to the guest speakers and everything in between. They all deserve an award themselves. To have both MP Cathy McLeod and MLA Terry Lake attend this event as opposed to the Mayor’s Gala in Kamloops, speaks volumes as to how important this award is. I would like to congratulate Drew McMartin and Monica Ireland on their
nominations as well. It was truly an honour to receive such praise from the community for doing things in the community that brings so much enjoyment to me. The signed card I received from all the kids at the elementary school was the icing on the cake. And last of all a big thank you to the North Thompson Star/Journal for sponsoring the Citizen of the Year award each year. Thanks to you all. Sincerely, Al Fortin Barriere, B.C.
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Parents! Do you know what’s on that phone? The joint Kamloops RCMP-KamloopsThompson school district investigation into students at various schools should be a sobering lesson for parents and teens. The probe is into a substantial number of highschool numbers sharing inappropriate images. While police and school-district officials will not speak to the details of the investigation, it is well-known the teens have been engaging in a practice they may view with a shrug of their shoulders, but which may be criminal in nature. It is known teen boys have been asking teen girls to send them revealing photos of themselves. The boys are then alleged to have shared these photos with many other students, primarily by texting each other by cellphone. While many students have been aware of this practice for some time, it only became the subject of an investigation when it is believed a student took it upon herself to speak with school staff. It is a brave new world in terms of technology and teenagers need to understand the risque pho-
to they send via the Internet today could haunt them for years to come. These images do not disappear; they remain alive in cyberspace and can travel around the world and be seen by millions of eyes in the blink of an eye. Beyond that, it must be pointed out that sending revealing photos of underage (under the age of 16) youth can be considered being involved in child pornography. Certainly, not one of the teenaged boys or girls trading photos would ever consider themselves to be purveyors of child porn — but, the Canadian justice system may disagree. Despite the nonchalant attitude that appears to be common among youth, this activity definitely is a big deal — and wrong on so many levels. This should also serve as a wake-up call to parents to regain control of your child’s electronic life. Check the phone often. Review their online activity. Insist on unfettered access. KamLoops This Week
Old man, look at your facts VICTORIA – Neil Young’s anti-oilsands concert tour was the perfect distillation of the American enviro-assault on its dependent northern neighbour that’s been going on for a decade or more. After touring Fort McMurray in his electric car with actorturned-protester Daryl Hannah, the 68-yearold Young covered all the big propaganda hits and added his own fantasy facts. It looks like a war zone up there! Hiroshima! If it keeps going it will be like the Moon! There’s no reclamation! Tar sands oil is all going to China, and that’s why their air is so bad! All of those statements are false. And then Young dropped his own nuclear bomb, claiming cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are 30 per cent higher than, well, somewhere else. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has cited a discredited study by former community doctor John O’Connor to press the same claim. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta reviewed O’Connor’s claims in 2009. It concluded that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inaccurate
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Tom Fletcher or untruthful claims” about cancer patients, and then refused to provide patient information after his claims made international news. Retired professor David Schindler toured with Young and continued to push the health scare, referring darkly to newer research showing increased mercury and PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination. When you peel back the propaganda and journalistic hype, these studies mainly reveal that such toxins are on the rise, but are found in much higher concentrations around large cities where fuel is consumed. The cancer claims were then debunked by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel in 2010. This cancer scare is the most damaging and dishonest part of the selective attack on Alberta. The oil in-
dustry, politicians and most of the media seem unwilling to examine it critically. Climate scientistturned-politician Andrew Weaver was at Young’s Toronto news conference. He says there were no questions for him, Adam or Young’s other validator, David Suzuki, who previously worked with Schindler on a slanted oilsands documentary for the CBC. Weaver calculates that Young’s claim about greenhouse gas emissions is substantially correct, if you include emissions from the finished fuels. Weaver refused any comment on the cancer claims. Young included the obligatory sneering comparison between Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, which is another sign he’s lived in California too long. He seemed unaware that the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau support continued oilsands development. As for moonscapes, Young could have driven his famous electric Lincoln from his Redwood City mansion on a hill to nearby Bakersfield, to view the greasy expanses of closely packed pumpjacks reaching to the
horizon, still expanding due to hydraulic fracturing. Young could have visited North Dakota, where the second shale oil train explosion luckily didn’t kill anyone. It seems there will be no remake of Young’s classic Kent State lament dedicated to 47 Dead in Old Quebec. That’s American oil, so no protests. Chief Adam was frank in an interview on CTV about using the “Honour the Treaties” tour to strengthen his legal position. Young’s concert tour put $75,000 in his fund to pay lawyers. Oil isn’t the only thing being extracted here. By the end of the tour Sunday, Young and Adam conceded they weren’t trying to shut the Athabasca oilsands down, just start a dialogue. Thanks to uncritical media coverage, there will no doubt be discussions at dinner tables and in classrooms all over the world about the terrible Alberta tar sands and the cancer they don’t actually cause. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca
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Poles go up at entrance to Barriere Ariel Contractors were spotted in the community last week, donating their expertise to put up poles at the south end of Barriere Town Road. The poles will be used to hang Barriere’s 100th Anniversary banner. The District says they are looking for a bucket truck to help level the height of the poles and put up the banner.
Thanks for the Citizen banquet
To the editor; I would like to thank the people responsible for the well done banquet for Al Fortin, Barriere’s 2013 Citizen of the Year. The terrific meal put on by Bob and Crystal Sorenson, and all the young people who were such a great help. Monica Ireland McLure, B.C.
Citizen of the Year Al Fortin 2013 The organizers of the 2013, Al Fortin Citizen of the Year would like to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who made the evening so special. Special thanks to Paul Morris who MC’d the evening and the amazing speakers who let Al know how important he is and reminding him of all the great memories; Simon Jung, Eileen Miers, Al Kirkwood, Scott Kershaw, Donna Chenello, Marlene Fortin, Tammy Welz, Fall Fair Ambassadors; Jenna Zietsov, Vanessa Balatti and Kendal MacKay, Bill Kershaw, Mayor Bill Humphreys, MLA Terry Lake and MP Cathy McLeod and Todd English for saying grace. Thanks Charlie Kibble for making everyone be heard, as usual a fabulous job. Thank you to Valerie John for her creative talents and to all the ladies who returned Al’s belongings. Bob and Crystal Sorenson and your crew, you all were amazing, a meal we will not forget anytime soon. The Barriere Lions for all the refreshments, the North Thompson Star/Journal for the continued support; covering advertising needs and administrative assistance, Insight Tire for assisting with ticket sales, Amanda Carrington for the added decorations, the Volunteer Centre for sponsoring such a great event, 93.1 the Bear for the great coverage and of course the Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary for all your support and allowing us the use of your facilities. It was fantastic to see so many family and friends of Al’s out supporting him, it would not have been the same without you all there. The evening was a ton of fun and we cannot thank the community enough for all their support in putting this all together.
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The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society report they received 10 grant requests in 2013 totalling $32,990. The board of directors increased the initial grant funding for the year from $15,000 to $17,250 in awarding the following: • Yellowhead Pioneer Residence Society requested $2,000 for a landscaped berm for shade and privacy. They received $1,000. • The McLure Volunteer Firefighters and Recreation Association requested $5,000 for new firefighter uniforms and training. They received the full $5,000 they requested. • The Barriere and District Heritage Society requested $3,000 for the establishment of a heritage garden at the museum. They received $1,000. • The North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre requested $1,000 for After School Program improvements. They received the full amount they requested. • The Yellowhead 4-H Club requested $10,000 for the purchase of a weigh scale, 4-6 stock blowdryers and 4-6 event tents. They received $2,500. • The Little Fort Recreation Society requested $2,500 to replace the kitchen counter top in the upper community hall. They received the full amount they requested. • The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association requested $3,500 for the replacement of the announcers booth and crows nest structure in the Dick Ross Memorial Rodeo Arena. They received the full amount they requested. • The North Thompson Communities Foundation requested $750 for a bursary/ scholarship writing workshop. They received the full amount they requested. The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society say they are currently looking for input from the communities they represent; McLure, Louis Creek, Barriere, Chu Chua, and Little Fort, in developing a long vision/plan for the organization.
“This will ultimately affect what strategies, projects, roles, and investment decisions we make into the future, so it’s an important opportunity for the public to have their say and share their ideas.,” says Mike Francis on behalf of the organization. “The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS) is holding a series of community meetings during February to get input to help us develop a long term vision for the Lower North Thompson Valley. We’re hoping for a good turnout and would ask that people pickup one of our flyers to fill out, and bring it with them to the meeting, or drop off at our office if they can’t make it.” Here are the questions on their flyer: • Are you familiar with the Lower North Thompson Community Forest? • Did you know that student bursaries and scholarships are available from LNTCFS? • Did you know that LNTCFS grants money to local community projects? • Have you a suggestion for an LNTCFS sponsored project? • What is your vision of the Lower North Thompson and your community in 25 years? • What can the LNTCFS do in your area to help? They also are looking for input on several points, including; • Self determination for the people of the Lower North Thompson; • Guidelines for economic development and community investments; and • Draft strategic plan process. The meetings will be startings at 7 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 5 - McLure Community Fire Hall Feb. 6 - Squam Bay Community Hall Feb. 12 - Chu Chua Community Hall Feb. 13 - Little Fort Community Hall Feb. 20 - Barriere Lions Hall. For more information about LNTCFS and the meetings, call Mike Francis at 250-672-1941 or email lntcfsociety@telus.net.
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North Thompson Star/Journal Monday, Jan. 27, was Family Literacy Day in British Columbia. Every year on Jan. 27, and during the week leading up to, or after it - families and communities across the country and throughout B.C. celebrate this special day at literacy-themed events co-ordinated by public libraries, literacy organizations, schools and families. Barriere and Area Literacy Oureach are hosting the ABC Family Fun Day For Literacy at the Barriere Ridge, this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. as a windup for Literacy Week. Families and caregivers are encouraged to bring the kids down and enjoy a few hours of fun at no cost whatever. Peter Fassbender, Minister of Education says, “The importance of literacy cannot be underestimated. As we celebrate Family Literacy Day in B.C., it’s important to remember that parents are a child’s first teachers. Promoting early literacy in the home is one of the keys to success in later life.” Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada. In 2000, the B.C. government first proclaimed Jan. 27 as Family Literacy Day. Since 2001, the B.C. government has invested more than $1.5 billion in literacy and literacy-related initiatives to support preschool-aged children, K-12 students and adult learners. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can
improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well. ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging Canadian families to have “15 Minutes of Fun” learning together. Learning can happen at any time. Practicing literacy together every day has tremendous benefits for both children and parents. Here are some great ways to get started: • Write a joke book with your family. • Read a bedtime story to the grown-up putting you to bed. • Make up a new recipe together and post it online. • Tell knock-knock jokes together while doing the dishes. • Make up riddles and tell them to your friends. • Create a family book club. • Build a drum with your family. • Surf the Internet and learn about your favourite animal. • Make up a song about your day to sing to your family at dinnertime. • Write messages to your family on sticky notes and post them around the house. • Create a story about what you’ll be doing for Family Literacy Day. • Play a board game together. • Build an acrostic poem using your hero’s name. • Make an origami boat and see if it will float. Contact Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach Coordinator Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023 or email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca, for information about literacy and tutor programs in the immediate area.
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Police seize drugs twice from the same person North Thompson Star/Journal A Clearwater man is facing drug charges after being stopped in Barriere on Jan 17, and in McLure on Jan 26. During the stops police seized a number of drugs including heroin, cocaine, marijuana and dilaudids. Police are also recommending charges of driving while impaired by drugs. On Jan. 25, RCMP members from Southeast District Traffic Services and Barriere had a road check set up on Highway 5 near McLure. A vehicle approached just after midnight (Jan. 26) with two occupants. An officer had the vehicle’s driver pull to the side of the road to check the status of his driver’s license. While dealing with the driver, the officer noted indicators that caused him to enter into an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. A police dog was deployed. The dog gave a positive response to drugs and the occupants were arrested A search incidental to arrest located 26 gm of cocaine and 0.3 gm of heroin along with drug paraphernalia. The driver, a 50-year-old male from Clear-
water, went before a Justice of the Peace charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) and possession of a controlled substance (heroin). He was released with a number of conditions on recognizance to appear in Kamloops Court at a later date. The passenger was released without charges. The same person had been stopped in Barriere on Jan. 17, for a Motor Vehicle Act offence. The officer noted signs of impairment. A drug recognition expert evaluated the driver and came to the conclusion his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs. A search of the vehicle incidental to arrest located 6.4 grams of cocaine, 102 grams of marijuana, a small quantity of crack cocaine and 35 pills believed to be dilaudids (hydromorphone). Charges of impaired driving and possession of a controlled substance are being recommended. He was released and will appear in Kamloops court in May. Hydromorphone is an opioid pain medication and is sometimes called a narcotic. It is addicting and can cause a number of side effects. A person may possess it if he or she has a valid prescription, but it cannot be sold.
Various scams target your personal and financial information RCMP Police have received several complaints of various ‘phishing’ scams recently and are warning the public to take a few precautions in order to protect their personal and financial information. Over the past couple of weeks, police have received reports of the ‘Microsoft Scam’, ‘Canada Revenue Scam’ and ‘Scareware’. All three of these scams are specifically designed to target your personal or financial information in order to take your hard-earned money. The ‘Microsoft Scam’ consists of a coldcall from a person claiming to represent a well-known brand, such as Microsoft, advising the victim that they have detected a computer problem, infection or virus on their computer. The scam revolves around getting remote access to the victim’s computer in order to demonstrate where the ‘problems’ are and convince the victim to pay a fee for a service that will ‘fix’ the computer despite that there is probably nothing really wrong with it. In the process, your credit card information is compromised as well as your computer, which is a potential fountain of information.
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The ‘Canada Revenue Scam’ begins with a cold-call, email or letter fraudulently claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The scam asks you to verify your personal information, such as a social insurance, credit card, bank account, and passport numbers, in order to receive a refund or benefit payment. Providing your personal information will not get you a refund or payment and will only serve to compromise your credit. ‘Scareware’ or ‘Ransomware’ is a pop-up message stating that your computer has been frozen or will be frozen unless you pay. The message is designed to create shock and anxiety so that you will respond by sending money quickly. Your computer will not be unlocked if you pay the money and you will never get your money back. Don’t fall victim to scams. For further information on the ‘Canada Revenue Scam’, please go the CRA website at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ntcs/bwr-eng.html For more information on phishing and other frauds and scams, please go to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at www. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca Article courtesy of Kelowna RCMP
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IDA steps up for 100th (L-r) Tasha Buchanan, co-chair of Barriere’s 100th Anniversary committee, stopped in at the IDA Pharmacy last week trying to figure out a good item to use for the committee’s button program’s ballot boxes. Buchanan says that IDA staffer Lori, “Was a complete star. She not only enthusiastically came up with a great solution, but also donated them to the 100th Anniversary Committee.”
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When you are trying to change your habits with a goal to be healthier in 2014, it’s best to choose one thing you want to change and work on that. That’s what “Weedless Wednesday” is all about. Quitting smoking is all about taking it “one day at a time”. If you can go one day without smoking, you are that much closer to quitting. Give it a try. Jan. 20-25 is National NonSmoking Week in Canada. The word cataract comes from the Latin word cataracta, which means waterfall. Cataracts of the eye is a clouding of the vision... something like trying to see through a sheet of falling water. A cataract is not a film covering over the eye, but rather a clouding of the lens within the eye. Most cataracts are age-related and fortunately relatively easy to fix through surgery. We don’t often talk about medication for pets in this column, but it’s important to know that what may be good for humans may not be good for your pet. Even acetaminophen can be dangerous to cats and dogs. Get advice from your veterinarian before giving your pet any medication. Health Canada publishes a monthly newsletter providing factual information on adverse reactions to health products. This newsletter covers prescription, non-prescription and natural health products. They often find health products that have been imported into Canada and contain medications not listed on the label. It’s a good resource. Check Health Canada’s website: healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect. Make our pharmacists part of your healthcare team. We hope to see you in our pharmacy soon.
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Barriere Search and Rescue’s highway rescue truck is in need of a new home, as the group have been told by BC Ambulance that they can no longer store the truck in the ambulance station in the community. Anyone with a secure building that might be interested in housing the truck is invited to contact Barriere Search and Rescue at 778-220-6542.
Search and Rescue truck to move out for backup ambulance By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal
move to the station, so the sooner it can do that the better. “We really value the Search and Rescue group “Absolutely not! The ambulance station in within the community, and we hope that they can Barriere is not closing,” said BC Ambulance find a good place for their vehicle,” said Epp. She also noted, “Our service is growing, superintendant for the Thompson District, Deborah Epp, during a telephone interview with technology is improving, and as a result changes are often necessary.” this newspaper last Monday. On Tuseday the Star/Journal asked Barriere Contrary to a number of rumours that have been circulating within the community, Epp says Search and Rescue president, Drew McMartin, if they had found a the station isn’t going new storage garage for anywhere. their highway rescue “BC Ambulance “Within the next few truck? has allowed the areas “Not at this point,” Search and Rescue weeks we must find a secure said McMartin, “We truck to be stored at are hoping something the station for many place where the rescue truck will turn up, and we years,” said Epp, can be stored.” are asking everyone “But we now want to we can think of right put a spare backup — Drew McMartin, now.” ambulance into that president, Barriere Search & Rescue McMartin says space.” that Barriere S&R has Epp notes the that plans to aquire a small backup ambulance is there in case the ambulance from Barriere, piece of land where they can build their own compound and building, but in the meantime Clearwater or Blue River goes in for repairs. “Repairs can now be done within the community they must rely on already existing facilities that by a local mechanic who has been approved under are within the community. “We have been offered the opportunity to park our guidelines,” said Epp, “The intent is the ambulance will not have to leave the community the truck in the municipality’s yard, but we would for repairs, the repairs will be quicker, and there have to purchase a portable canopy to put over the will be no tow costs to transport the ambulance out truck, which comes with a cost of about $3,000.” For the time being the truck is still stored at the of the community to have the work done.” The superintendant said that as a result of ambulance station, but that cannot continue for bringing in a backup ambulance, Barriere Search much longer. “Within the next few weeks we must find a and Rescue were notified they had to find another place to store their rescue truck. “We told the head secure place where the rescue truck can be stored,” of Search and Rescue that we know this move is said McMartin. If anyone has a secure facility with power that not something they can do immediately. They are would be available to store the highway rescue not being kicked out overnight.” She did note however, that the backup truck, please contact Drew McMartin at 778-220ambulance is sitting on the lot ready to make the 6542.
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shutdown on sewer collection project council. Seeking advice is the best course of action before there are any decisions around requesting permits, doing studies and the like. Any course of action is not without cost or risk and District council must seek the best advice available to perform their duties of risk management in relation to this or any other matter. Barriere council is also acutely aware of our social and cultural responsibility as it relates to our community. These responsibilities must be weighed alongside the economic and legal ramifications of any decisions made. It would be absolutely irresponsible to not gather together all the information and advice possible before proceeding with any future course of action. The community will be kept informed of developments around this issue as well as any others that may arise as we go along. Looking around the province to see how others are doing the business of running local governments it is startling to see what comes out of doing core reviews of municipal services. Penticton found that they were paying $8 more per hour than operators in the private sec-
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Bill Humphreys tor. By negotiating a lower starting wage and eliminating personnel and equipment overlaps the council managed to set a three year property tax freeze.Prince George also did a core review and after 28 years of annual increases in staff pay, Prince George council negotiated two years at net zero and two years at very small raises. Prince George council had realized that continual staff wage raises were not sustainable for their local taxpayers. In essence the taxpaying public had reached the end of their rope in their ability to pay. My point here is not that Barriere needs to do a core review of our services. We are so small, that discovering any sort of wasted funds is easy as looking to see if anything has changed in the way we do business. Then council looks at how best to provide the additional service. One recent change is that the District took over roads maintenance. Council debated the matter around the pros and cons of contracting the work out or
doing it in house. The decision was to contract the task out, and the contract went to Mr. Purcha. It is safe to say that the roads are being looked after quite nicely. As we go into the summer roads m a i n t e n a n c e schedule, council will have to make the choice this budgeting session of contracting it out, or trying to do it in house with additional staff, equipment, and all the possible long term costs to the tax payer. Finally, I want to extend my personal thanks to MP Cathy McLeod and our local MLA Dr. Terry Lake, as well as to their spouses, Gord and Lisa, for helping us celebrate our Citizen of the Year. Your support of our community has brought good things to us here in Barriere over the years, and I am sure that more good news items will come to light in the near future. By working together our communities will all prosper and grow. Your continuing and past efforts to make that happen are much appreciated.
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Sewer project still shut down All work on the new sewer collection project in the District of Barriere is at a standstill until the municipality receives legal council at their request on the next steps to take due to a small archeological lithic chip that was found as a result of the excavations taking place. In the meantime, the entire project site, including along Airfield Road (pictured) remains roped off while work is ata standstill.
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There was an interesting turn of events this week around the sewer collection project. There have been statements made that certain required procedures were not followed by the District of Barriere. There also have been allegations that the project had not been properly permitted prior to the start of work. The facts are that the District of Barriere council agreed to proceed with the sewer collection project guided by the advice of staff and with input from qualified sources of information. Barriere council has to trust and rely on information presented to them to make informed decisions and will seek further advice and recommendations as needed during the course of any project. The recent issues and developments that have arisen out of the possible lithic chip discovery have prompted Barriere council to pass a resolution to seek legal consul as to the best course of action. The questions surrounding the possible discovery of a lithic chip during the excavation for the sewer pipes have come to be far beyond the scope of knowledge of District staff and
Barriere Ridge Gymnasium Saturday, Feb. 1 • 10:30 - 2pm
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1st Draw: Shantel Young, A. Redman, Ed Gagnon & Crystlee Brown 2nd Draw: Mike Cline, Keith Moore, Vagn Jensen & Carol Clark 3rd Draw: Krissy Saunders, Shantel Young, A. Redman & Lynn Healey 4th Draw: Butch Brown, Lesley Harpauer, Jasper Neighbor & Glen Cochran Bonus: Jill Christiansen • The lucky winner of $98.50 was Crystal Chenier
CRIB - Jan 23 - 16 players 1st - Alec Schmidt 2nd - Donna Smith 3rd - Joe Sabyan High Hand - Laura Rathbone • Skunk - Jessie Maisonneuve
Resident warns of internet Telus scam North Thompson Star/Journal An area senior is warning others who use the internet to be cautious of emails from scammers who say they are contacting the recipient on behalf of TELUS. This individual says she received such an email that led her to believe her Telus account needed immediate attention.
Fortunately she was savvy enough to realize that there was a strong possibility this was a scam, and immediately contacted Telus directly, who told her “under no circumstances give these people any money”. The senior also notified the RCMP, and says this sort of scam can take in anyone if they are not aware that situations like this exist. “Please everyone, be aware,” said the lady.
Darts - Jan 23 - 13 players 1st - Emil Gammel & Dorothy Carby 2nd - BJ Lyons & Danielle Kashino 3rd - Dennis Bombardier & Paulette Bombardier High Scores - Ladies - Paulette Bombardier w/130 • Men - BJ Lyons w/133
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120 show up in Barriere for the Investor’s Group Walk for Memories North Thompson Star/Journal Thousands of British Columbians walked in the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 26, 2014. The Walk took place in 23 communities across the province to raise funds for support services for those who face Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and research into the causes and cure. Over 120 people turned out for the Walk in Barriere, with mild temperatures and no precipitation. Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys officiated as MC, and introduced event coordinator Liz Gilbertson and Investors Group representative Rick Jackson, to all those present in the Barriere Senior’s Hall. After the short speeches, everyone went outside for the Walk, which was led by members of the Rocky Mountain Rangers, RC Army Cadets Corp. #2941, carrying the Canadian, B.C., and Barriere flags. All ages participated as well as a number of canine companions. This years honoree, who is currently fighting alzheimers disease, was Florence Beharrell of Darfield. Florence attended the event with a large contingent of her family, joined them on the ‘Walk”, and enjoyed the lunch afterwards. While participants were out doing the Walk, the door prize tickets were drawn and posted for
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24 door prizes. Once everyone returned to the hall they could check if they had a lucky ticket before lining up for the free lunch. Names of raffle winners were drawn; the first raffle was for a garden basket won by Janet Simmons. The other raffle’s first prize (golf package), was won by Rosie Humphreys, the second prize (dining package) was first won by Doreen Landry who donated it back for them to draw another ticket, which was subsequently won by Charlene Proznick, and the third prize (tools) was won by Denise Proznick. It was also announced who had won the jar of jellybeans by guessing how many jellybeans were inside. There were 507 jellybeans in the jar, and young Paige Arcand won with a guess of 506. Barriere’s ‘Walk’ organizer, Liz Gilbertson, says the final tally on funds raised from this years event is not yet in, but it looks to be slightly higher than last years total. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. thanks all who came out to show support and is still accepting donations at www. walkformemories.com. Dementia is a term that describes a general group of brain disorders. Symptoms include the loss of memory, impaired judgment, and changes in behaviour and personality. Dementia is progressive, degenerative and eventually terminal. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for almost twothirds of dementias in Canada today. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. provides a provincial network of support and education for families impacted by dementia and people concerned about memory loss. Communities across the province count on the Society for support services, information and education programs, advocacy to improve dementia care in B.C., and to fund research to find the causes and cures. As part of a national federation, the Society is a leading authority on the disease in Canada.
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Hans Appelman was one of six skijoring competitors taking part in the 2014 Cariboo Challenge, home of the Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, at the 108 Mile Heritage Site on Jan. 10-12. A total of 44 mushers and their dog teams ran the course at the 108 Mile Heritage Site.
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Kamloops This Week Elli Terwiel can uncross her fingers and start celebrating — she’s going to realize a childhood dream. Alpine Canada formally nominated the 24-year-old from Sun Peaks to the Canadian team heading to Sochi, Russia, for the Olympic Winter Games in February. “She’s going to be skiing slalom at the Olympics for Canada,” Alpine Canada’s director of communications Keith Bradford said after the announcement was made on Monday, Jan. 27. Terwiel’s inclusion was no sure thing. After sustaining a concussion in December, Terwiel was left to hope an 11th-place finish at a World Cup event in Levi, Finland, in November and a pair of 17th-place finishes in World Cups in Maribor, Slovenia, and Flachau, Austria, in January 2013 would be
enough. The basic qualification criteria for nomination to the team is two top-12 World Cup results, with at least one this season. She never earned a second top-12 World Cup result and, with the qualification window closing for Canadian alpine skiers on Sunday, Jan. 26, all Terwiel could do was watch and hope. “It was extremely frustrating,” Terwiel told KTW earlier this month. “It was kind of like watching a TV program when you should be an actor in it. It was a bit surreal. “I’ve come so far in my career and then, in these very last moments, in the very last races, where I put so much work and dedication towards achieving this goal, I just kind of had to sit on the sidelines and watch.” Terwiel will be in the thick of things next month. The Games run from Feb. 7 to Feb. 23.
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BC Winter Games set to start in Mission Feb. 20 with 1800 participants
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best of their ability,” said Kelly Mann, President and CEO of Over 1800 participants have the BC Games Society. “The BC registered to take part in the Winter Games are the first step Mission 2014 BC Winter Games towards national and internationwhich kick-off February 20. al level competitions where we see Thirteen-hundred-and-forty-four BC Games alumni taking centre athletes will be supported by 346 stage.” The timing of the BC Winter coaches and 156 officials during Games this year is particularly the four day event. The athletes are from every exciting as it coincides with the ficorner of the province and have nal weekend of the 2014 Olympic trained to earn a place to rep- Winter Games in Sochi. Ten BC Games alumni will resent their zone at the Games. Competing in 18 different sports, be competing for the Canadian the athletes range in age from nine Olympic Team including 2010 to 17 (in able-bodied sports). Ath- Olympic gold medalist Maëlle letes with a disability will compete Ricker (Snowboard), 2011 World in wheelchair basketball, Special Champion Kelsey Serwa (Ski Olympics basketball, para-alpine Cross), NHL star Carey Price and para-nordic (cross country (Hockey) and former track and field standout turned bobsleigh ski) events. Volunteers in Mission have driver, Justin Kripps. To find out who is registered been preparing for the past 18 months to host their first-ever to represent your community BC Games. There will be up to and sport at the Games, look at 2000 volunteers working to ensure the Participant List which is now the participants have exceptional available online and searchable by competition and a first-rate expe- city, sport, and name. The Particrience with Opening and Closing ipant List and numbers are subCeremonies, special events, and ject to change until the close of the Accreditation Centre at 5:00 wonderful hospitality. “The future of sport in B.C. pm on Feb. 20. For more information about is coming to Mission and we are looking forward to seeing these the BC Winter Games please visit young athletes compete to the BCGAMES.ORG.
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Barriere’s Garner Ransome (l) races a Lillooet opponent for the puck during one of two Atoms games at the Sportsplex in Clearwater weekend of Jan. 18. Both games ended in wins for the local squad. Saturday’s game was an excellent team effort and the score was 16-3. The Sunday game was tight – came from behind to win 7-6. The team currently sits in first place in its league, with playoffs starting weekend of Feb. 1.
Tee it up in snow to help Paul Lake fight fires By Adam Williams Kamloops This Week
The Paul Lake Fire Protection Association is looking to
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fight fire with ice in its Snow Golf tournament in February. The tournament is scheduled to take place on the frozen surface of Paul Lake on Sunday, Feb. 9. It will consist of nine holes of bestball golf on the manmade snow course, with a shotgun start. The Paul Lake Fire Protection Association is raising funds to help it refurbish a fire truck donated by the McLure Fire Department. It’s also planning to build a fire hall for the volunteer firefighters and their equipment. Association presi-
dent Ed Lund said the Paul Lake area has only a fire trailer with four pumps on it for battling fires right now, noting it is not enough. “We’ve had a couple of fires and we’ve also had a loss of life in one of the fires,” Lund said. “We would really like to get the word out that it’s really important that we get this fire hall built.” Play on Feb. 9 will begin at 11 a.m. and registration will be $25 per person. Participants can register for the event by sending an email to: milkguy.lund@ gmail.com.
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Canadians donate more than 664,000 gift-filled shoeboxes to the world’s hurting children North Thompson Star/Journal Canadians donated 664,066 shoeboxes packed with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies during the 2013 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign that ended recently. That’s an increase of almost 2,000 from the 2012 total. Thirty-one of these shoeboxes came from Barriere, B.C., during the month of November when ladies from the Bethany Baptist Church, and the community, spent the day filling 29 Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Boxes with school supplies, personal hygiene items, and toys or other small gifts. Operation Christmas Child staff, volunteers, and partners are now distributing the 2013 shoeboxes in the developing world. During the next few weeks, children in Haiti, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Guatemala, and Venezuela will be receiving shoeboxes packed by caring Canadians. “Once again, tens of thousands of Canadians have blessed the lives of children in the developing world by packing shoeboxes for them,” said Randy Crosson, director of Operation Christmas Child Canada, a program of international Christian relief and development organization Samaritan’s Purse Canada. “Each shoebox is an opportunity to show these children—many of whom have never before received a personal gift—that they are
loved by God and by generous Canadians from coast to coast.” More than 4,000 shoeboxes were packed online, as Canadians took advantage of Operation Christmas Child’s option that enables anyone visiting PackABox.ca to choose shoebox gift items, write a personal note, add a photo, and make a donation. This online option is available year-round for those who for health reasons, scheduling challenges, or limited access to transportation aren’t able to shop for gifts and pack shoeboxes in the traditional way. Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has collected and hand-delivered more than 100 million shoebox gifts to children in over 130 countries hurt by war, poverty, natural disaster, disease, and famine. Shoe box distributions often open doors for Samaritan’s Purse, in consultation with local community leaders, to identify and meet other needs such as safe water, sustainable food production, and/or vocational training. Samaritan’s Purse Canada is an international Christian relief and development organization working in about 40 countries to help victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine, and persecution. The charity’s primary activities include not only Operation Christmas Child, but building and installing life-saving BioSand Water Filters in the developing world. Go to SamaritansPurse.ca for more information.
Ring in the new year with a home insurance review North Thompson Star/Journal This is the perfect time of the year to review your home insurance policy and update your home inventory, especially if you’ve received expensive gifts such as jewellery, TVs or electronics this Christmas. “Maintaining a home inventory protects you in the event of theft or damage to your home’s contents. Having an inventory helps ensure you have the right amount of coverage and may help speed up the claims settlement process faster after a loss,” says Bill Adams, IBC Vice-President, Western & Pacific. Here are a few tips to protect your possessions in the future: • Note the approximate replacement value of each item, along with makes, models, serial numbers, receipts, credit card statements and other identifying marks. They can serve as proof of ownership. • If you have any questions about which items are covered by your policy, contact your insurance representative. • If you are renting, remember that your landlord’s insurance policy typically does not cover your personal belongings or liability. It is up to you to ensure you have coverage in place. Contact an insurance professional to discuss your specific circumstances.
• Renters should also keep an up to date list of their belongings in case of theft, loss or damage. • Move room to room and take photos or video footage of all of your valuable possessions. Remember to update your list of inventory as needed. • For a complete home inventory worksheet click here. • Keep your list of inventory in a safety deposit box or other safe place away from home. • It is your responsibility to make sure that your insurance company has an accurate and up-to-date description of your home which can help speed up the claims settlement process after a loss. For more information on home insurance visit: ibc.ca The Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. The P&C insurance industry employs over 118,600 Canadians, pays more than $7 billion in taxes to the federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has a total premium base of $46 billion.
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A young volunteer is pictured getting ready to fill shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse at the Bethany Baptist Church in Barriere on Nov. 15, 2013.
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Lighting set-ups for beginning home studio photographers Last week an online forum in which I participated asked the question, “What is your studio lighting setup?” Most participants were posting the brand name they used, and how many lights they owned. However, my post was about what I would call “kits”, that I used for each different situation or environment. My opinion has always been that there are different tools for different jobs, and I have four individual lighting setups that fit particular photographic undertakings. My “event kit” consists of four TTL hot shoe flashes. My “portrait kit” consists of three older manual hot shoe flashes mounted on wireless receivers. I also have two “studio kits”. The first studio kit, for those situations where I can find power, has a 1000w power pack with four strobe heads. The second kit is a battery-operated 280w strobe that will go anywhere. Some forum members complained that they would have to
wait till they had the money before a home studio lighting situation could be set up. I believe they only paid attention to those responders that included the manufacturer’s names for their expensive studio type lighting setups. Yes, I agree, if one wants big powerful studio strobes there will be a considerable price attached. And each manufacturer will hope to sell their own brand of light stands and light modifiers along with the lighting units. Yes indeed, all that will be expensive. Most home photography studios are in the basement, or in a spare room to be quickly set up for a portrait session. However, the big name brands never discuss light volume or power vs. studio size. My opinion is, if the room is less than 12 feet high, 30 feet long and only used for small group or single person portraits, those big, powerful, fast recycling, and expensive studio lights might be overkill; and
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John E n ma n a real hassle when one wants to soften the background by shooting a wide aperture, because there is just too much power. I wrote about the four kits that I use for different situations. The small hot shoe flashes I use for events and portraits, and the bigger less portable units I use with large groups, moving subjects, or when I just want coverage out of doors. I think those photographers intent on setting up small home studios for portraits and small groups don’t need to go to the expense of the brawny, studio type lights. Photographers can easily, and without much initial cost, set up a studio with what I called my “portrait kit”. My portrait kit only has three hot shoe flashes, each with it’s own wireless re-
ceiver and two stands. Depending on the space a client provides for me to use, I use a small shoot-through umbrella, an umbrella brolly box, once in a while I use a soft box, and sometimes include a reflector. And it’s the inexpensive and easily stored “portrait kit” that I would recommend for most first-time, home studio photographers. Wireless senders and receivers come in all sorts of incarnations, and can be, depending on brand and manufacturer, if one shops around, purchased for prices less than $100 for two receivers and a sender. I use the inexpensive sender/receivers that fit under my flash, seated on a light stand bracket, and holds an umbrella, a brolly, or sometimes a soft box. And I use three Vivi-
tar 283 flashes dating from the 1970s that I bought used. My total cost for three flashes, the wireless sender and receivers, two shoot through umbrellas, stands, and two flash/stand brackets, and a small tabletop tripod that I can place behind my portrait subject was under $400. All of this is much less expensive, and a lot easier to store and/ or move around than the big. studio-type flash units. I make lighting tests before the person who I will be photographing arrives to get the correct exposure, and when he/she does show up, I take two or three more test shots as I move the lights for the most flattering effect. Even if there were a wad of cash burning a hole it your pocket, my advice would be to proceed slowly, and learn how best to photograph a person first. Using hot shoe speedlights off-camera will be perfect for that educational process, and when they are no longer a good
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John Enman says he uses three Vivitar 283 flashes dating from the 1970s in his portrait photography kit. fit with your creative growth, the choices as to the next step in lighting equipment will be educated decisions instead of emotional. For more information about any of this, don’t hesitate to write me. These are my thoughts for this week.
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Homes for Rent Barriere: 3bdrm house for rent, 2.5 bath, large fenced yd. NS, pets neg., RR. $1150/mo. 250-672-9362 Clearwater: 1243 Bain Rd. 3 bdrm, 3-level, 2 bath, wood pellet heat, 10 acre lot. Avail now. $1200/mo + util. Ph. 403-816-7979
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Memorial playground... “We emerged at the Little Town that DID!” commented PAC member Shelley Sim in an email to the Times. “Our inspiration was Skye and Courtney, our motivation was to pay tribute to their legacy and find a way to create something good out of such a tragic incident.” “When we first started the journey, it seemed so farfetched to believe that our little community and our small parent advisory committee could ever achieve a winning position in the Aviva competition but it didn’t stop us from trying,” Sim added. The playground will be in the rear of the school and designed for intermediate-aged students.
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Continued from page 3... Principal Shaun McKenna played a video of that morning’s Canada AM television news program. “Let’s give ourselves a huge cheer,” he told the students. “This is an exciting time.” The principal predicted construction would begin as soon as the snow is gone in the spring. PAC members Sam Braaten and Eleanor Collins also spoke to the assembly. They thanked a long list of people who contributed to the win, and especially the students. “For a small community to achieve this is so amazing – number one in Canada,” said Collins.
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About half of the 320 students at Raft are in grades 4 – 7. The school already has a playground for primary-aged students at the front of the building. The space at the back of the school where the new playground will be located is mostly empty and largely unused. The playground is to be named after Courtenay and Skye Buck, two young teachers who passed away in a motor vehicle accident just over one year ago. The couple had grown up in Clearwater. Courtenay was teaching at Raft River while Skye was at Clearwater Secondary School.
By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Pizza. Mmmm, I love pizza; just about any flavour, as long as it includes pineapple, and lots and lots of cheese. Variations of pizza have been around for ages; the ancient Greeks covered their bread with oils, herbs and cheese, while the Romans topped a sheet of dough with cheese and honey and bay leaves. The modern pizza originated in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread. Of course, today there are all sorts of pizzas, not just the traditional, hot out of the oven type. You can have an ice-cream pizza, for instance. Graham cracker or brownie crust , raspberry puree or whipped cream as the sauce, and all sorts of different flavours of icecream or other toppings to create the visual look of pizza. Quiches can be made to ‘look’
like pizzas, as can cookies and all sorts of other dishes. All it requires is a bit of imagination and a good variety of items available in your kitchen for the toppings. Personally, I always add things to a store-bought frozen pizza... they never seem to have enough toppings (or cheese) for my taste. But the best way to enjoy a pizza is to make a home-made pizza. The dough is the only tricky part, but you can always cheat by getting a pre-made pizza crust from your local grocery store. Add your sauce and a little cheese; then start adding some of the toppings. Because I like a really cheesy pizza, I would add a little cheese after each item that goes on. In my opinion, a properly made pizza should have at least as much toppings as crust - when measured in inches. Why not make yourself a homemade pizza to celebrate Pizza Pie Day, which is on Feb. 9.
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Save money, cook with friends at YCS this Friday, Jan. 31 By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Yellowhead Community Services report that chef Bob Sorenson has taken on some new work and is unable to continue with the Frugal Gourmet program. “We’d like to thank Bob for all his hard work and great help,” says YCS staffer Grace Baker, “We thought we’d take this opportunity to make some changes as suggested by the participants.” Baker says the new group will be organized as a chance for everyone to pool resources to save money and have some fun. It will be more like an old fashioned cooking bee where everyone gets together to cook and then take it all home. As an example, this Friday, Jan. 3, at 6 p.m., at the Barriere Ridge. They will all cook and prepare together. What to bring: One pound of ground meat (any kind), $10, and freezer containers. Please call Grace or Jill at 250-672-9773 and tell them what you plan to bring. Once they know what everyone is bringing they will be able to provide the recipes and all the ingredients for what meals will be prepared. If you have an excess of foodstuffs in your freezer that you would like to donate to the effort, please let them know so they can incorporate that into the menu. The first cooking session will be pre-planned for you. Thereafter, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute favourite recipes or requests for future sessions. “When it’s all cooked we can take it home to have our meals for the next little while already prepared for us to help us save time and money,” says Baker. She notes at the session the group will discuss how they would like to do the next one. “I think it will be fun. I remember doing this kind of thing with neighbours and family out on the farm when I was a kid and it was a blast...and I learned tonnes. I hope it will be that way again.” says Baker.
Keeping your pets safe during winter weather: Part 2 Cats and dogs and other companion animals need special consideration in winter weather. Here are some more tips to help them through the season. If there is deep snow (as defined by your dog’s size!), consider shovelling a potty area. Think of how awful it would be to have to potty in the snow up to your... potty parts! Puppies are especially vulnerable to cold, and might not be able to relieve themselves outdoors in winter. Make sure they are only outside with you, so you can monitor how well they are coping. Remember that tile and uncarpeted areas can get quite cold, as can basements.
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Provide a warm place to sleep, out of the way of drafts. Don’t shave your pet in winter! They need their full coat to stay warm. Vehicles can act as refrigerators by holding the cold inside. Be cautious about leaving your pets in a vehicle unattended. Dogs should not be riding unsecured in the back of pickup trucks at the best of times – it is unsafe and illegal. In winter, it is particularly dangerous, due to wind chill and slippery conditions in the truck bed.
Imagine how you would feel, standing on cold metal in the cold? Pets can lose scent in snow and ice and get lost – make sure your pet has up to date identification. Lakes and ponds are not always frozen through, so beware. If your pet is out in the cold and starts to shiver and shake, get them into a warm, sheltered place immediately. If you suspect hypothermia, call the vet without delay. Keep your companion animals safe in winter; they are part of the family.
Attend the Career Fair at Simpcw North Thompson Star/Journal Simpcw First Nation is holding a Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fair is for all community members of all ages, and will be held at the Simpcw Community Hall. Lots will be happening at the fair. There will be interactive and informative sessions on personal health, career information, and guest speakers on a variety of topics. Lunch and beverages will be provided, and there will be door prizes and giveaways. There will be many career booths, including: info about colleges and universities, First Nations Education Council, Canadian Hydro, Aboringinal Employment Centre, the Dunn Creek Hatchery and many more. Also present will be booths related to health science careers, such as: Community Health Nurse, Environmental Health Officer, Care Aide, Kinesiology and Pharmacist. For those who wish to have a booth at the fair, please contact event coordinator, Paula Murphy, at 250-672-9995 extension 243 as soon as possible as booth space is limited.
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Hibernating bats infected with White Nose Syndrome. The fungus is not usually visible if bats are found dead.
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Young Kesler Allen holds onto his world as he comes down the slide during Healthy Beginnings held at the Barriere Ridge on January 10. Healthy Beginnings for parents and young chidren takes place every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; providing play, stories, snacks and more.
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B.C. environment ministry biologists are asking the public to watch and report bat sightings this winter, as they try to track a disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern and central Canada and the U.S. White Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that kills bats during their winter hibernation period. It is believed to have been introduced to North America and to spread primarily through bat to bat contact. No cases have been reported in western North America so far. B.C. biologists are working to understand how to protect bats from the syndrome and how to help populations should the disease arrive. If you see bats flying during the day, dead or dying bats or the location of winter bat roosting sites, provincial biologists are asking you to report sightings at 250-387-9500. More information on B.C. bats and White Nose Syndrome, see the “current issues” section at www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth/.
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