Barriere Star Journal, June 26, 2014

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Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. (GSFP) held a ‘Shave For The Brave’ event last December in support of Mike Kennedy, a 30 year employee of the company who had been diagnosed with cancer. The event was to show support for Kennedy and the journey he was undertaking as he began cancer treatments. Support was shown by 35 members of staff and management. For every head shaved, GSFP paid $100 into a pot to purchase a cancer treatment related item for a cancer facility in the southern Interior. Kennedy’s job was to look for what was needed in relation to a treatment item and where it could best be utilized. During the event, Ron Wallace Trucking also lent their support by paying $50 for every head shaved, and a number of other donations were also received. The final total raised came to $6,870. Kennedy’s choice of equipment was an electric Treatment Care Chair for the Barriere Health Centre, which had a cost of $9,500. So Gilbert Smith Forest Products generously stepped in, and brought the monies raised up to the $9,500. The new treatment chair is now installed and being utilized at the Barriere Health Centre. The electric Treatment Care Chair has the ability to gently move the patient from the seated position into a fully reclined position.

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Mike Kennedy sits on the new electric Treatment Care Chair recently installed at the Barriere Medical Centre, thanks to a fundraising effort spearheaded by Gilbert Smith Forest Products (GSFP) in Barriere. Pictured with Kennedy is GSFP General Manager Greg Smith, and RN Tracy Third.

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Ravens show their skills The Minor Softball Regional Championships for U12 Girls was held in Barriere last weekend at the ball parks. Seven teams took part in the event, with one from Barriere, two from Kamloops, two from Kelowna, one from Prince George, and one from Westsyde. The Barriere Ravens put forth a good effort, and are pictured here with the Skills Competition Trophy that they were awarded. Find complete results and more photographs on page 12.

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Teacher demands ‘too high’ for mediation By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Hog run for MS

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Members of the Kamloops Harley Owner’s Association (HOG) stop at a Clinton checkpoint during their 26th Annual Poker Run on Saturday, June 14. Close to 700 riders passed through the checkstop on their way to Lone Butte and Little Fort before heading back to Kamloops. The Poker Run raises money for Muscular Dystrophy.

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The latest offer by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to settle its strike has moved the union farther from the “zone of settlement” established by other public sector unions, Education Minister Peter Fassbender said last Thursday. With a strike underway that could run until the end of the school year, Fassbender said neither mediation nor a legislated settlement is being considered. Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, said the latest union proposal would bring the compensation increase for teachers from 12.5% over five years to 14.5%. On wages and benefits alone, Cameron said that is more than twice the increase other unions, including school support staff employees, have accepted. The BCTF added to its proposal of an 8% wage increase over five years this week with a proposed $225 million fund paid out over five years to settle thousands of grievances filed over the past decade. Those grievances sought to return class size caps and specialist teacher levels that were removed from the contract by legislation, and were ordered restored by a B.C. Supreme Court decision that is now under appeal. The union wants a second $225 million annual fund to fund ongoing class size and special needs support. “It is well into the $2 billion range,” Fassbender said of the union proposal. “It’s unaf-

Education Minister Peter Fassbender fordable for taxpayers.” BCTF president Jim Iker said the union’s proposal is fair in light of the latest court decision. “Evidence from the government’s own officials presented in B.C. Supreme Court shows the government has stripped $275 million per year from B.C.’s public education system,” Iker said. Fassbender said that misrepresents the situation, because the government has put an extra $1 billion a year into the education system since taking class size and compensation out of the teacher contract. It has been spent in different ways, such as learning assistants who are not teachers, full-day kindergarten and a $75 million annual “learning improvement fund” to address class size and special needs support, Fassbender said.

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Not all happy with happy hour in B.C. By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has begun allowing “happy hour” discounts for alcoholic drinks, imposing minimum drink prices that force some outlets to raise their prices. Effective this week, the minimum price for draft beer or cider in B.C. is 25 cents per fluid ounce, which puts a 12-ounce sleeve at $3, a 20-ounce pint at $5 and a 60-ounce jug at $15. Using a one-ounce minimum, the lowest permitted price for any alcoholic drink is $3. The release of the regulations Friday was greeted with protests from some pubs that were offering drink specials below that price. The regulations also give licensed restaurants the ability to serve drinks without a food order, although their licence still requires them to offer

a full food menu. The B.C. government’s liquor policy review also levels the field between pubs and restaurants by allowing families with children into pubs at mealtimes. The B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association issued a statement reminding its members that the new rules also allow customers to carry a drink from a lounge to an adjoining restaurant. Licensees are also allowed to transfer small amounts of stock from one to the other if they run out of a particular product. In a policy directive to industry associations, local governments and police agencies, the government’s Liquor Control and Licensing Branch says the lower price may be applied selectively for “ladies night” specials or “team night” for players in uniform. Minimum prices do not apply to catered events, or special occasion licences.

Budworm spraying planned for Thompson Okanagan Region North Thompson Star/Journal The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations have announced they will aerially treat approximately 23,600 hectares of forest in the Kamloops Timber Supply Area to reduce western spruce budworm populations. The biological agent Foray 48B will be applied by helicopter on or about June 18 to July 5, 2014, weather permitting, on about 16 sites near Menanteau Lake, Logan Lake, Tunkwa Lake, Pinan-

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Winning ticket holder North Thompson Fish and Game Club Society past-president, Mel Schmidt (r), is shown congratulating Ryan Zrinski of Salmon Arm on winning a Lehr 2.5 hp propane outboard motor valued at $1,120. Zrinski held the winning ticket drawn for the Club’s annual raffle during the Father’s Day Fishing Derby in Barriere.

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OPINION Editorial;

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, June 26, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal Unit 10 - 4353 Connor Road, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Tom Fletcher

A brief history of teacher demands A few things have changed since the last all-out teacher strike in B.C. That was just two years ago, when the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was coming off its second-ever voluntary agreement with a 16% raise over five years and what the union termed an “enhanced” signing bonus of $4,000. Even with special teacher-only top-ups, BCTF members almost rejected the last of the government’s big-spending pre-Olympic labour deals signed in 2006. By 2012, outraged teachers were back on the legislature lawn, howling for another 16%, with backup vocals provided as usual by HEU, CUPE, BCGEU and other public sector unions that settled for less. Teachers had just sailed through a crippling global recession with a series of raises, but were oblivious to all that. Last week the protest venue switched to Vancouver, where both the crowd and the demands looked a bit thinner. The signing bonus target is up to $5,000, but the raise is a mere 8% over five years (compounded, for those who passed math), plus another huge basket of cash disguised as benefit improvements and so forth. Government negotiators put their total compensation demand at 14.5%. One obvious dodge: they want the bottom two steps of the teacher salary grid dropped. That’s simply a raise for entry-level teachers. Admittedly those are rare creatures these days with shrinking enrolment and ironclad seniority rules that allow retired teachers to monopolize substitute work. Something else that’s changed since 2012 is that the government has granted the BCTF’s wish to bargain directly with the province. The education ministry executed a takeover of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association after last year’s election, and installed veteran industrial union negotiator Peter Cameron. He’s backed up by long-time labour specialist Lee Doney, whose task is to keep the teacher deal within Treasury Board limits that have defined all other public sector union settlements. Doney made it clear last week that no mediator is going to come in and “split the baby” as long as the BCTF position is so far beyond the current compensation framework. Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deteriorating working conditions in B.C. schools, education grads remain lined up around the block hoping to get in. Why is that? For those who have been exposed to life outside school for a while, it’s fairly simple. The job market out here in the real world is tough. And here’s how the real world evaluates a teaching job. Start with 189 working days, each nine hours long as per the accepted definition, and the top-heavy seniority list that places the average teacher salary at around $72,000 a year. That works out to $42.32 an hour, plus a suite of benefits that most private sector employees can only dream about, starting with three months of prime-time vacation. I am occasionally lectured by teachers that the job goes far beyond five hours in the classroom and an additional four hours a day preparing and marking. They throw out different estimates, variously defined. Alas, it’s a salaried job, and we salaried employees in the real world don’t waste a lot of time counting hours. Here’s the work, here’s the deadline, here’s the pay. Take it or leave it. Consider another union demand that seems to be just another thinly disguised raise. The BCTF wants a large increase in preparation time for elementary school. There are no duties being added here. For this one item, government negotiators calculate the cost to taxpayers at $86.2 million every year by the fifth year of the BCTF proposal. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

District council thank Barriere Roundup for volunteerism Dear Messrs. Fennel and Guay (Shannon): At the District of Barriere Regular Council meeting held on June 23rd Council was made aware of your very generous offer announced during the Barriere Roundup show of June 21st to “clean up the HY Louis property.” Barriere Council and staff are under tremendous pressure to try and complete the various tasks throughout our community, and your very generous offer to take on this task is much appreciated. Staff had scheduled this to be done by parks staff when they came onboard in early July, but now these staff members can be assigned to other tasks. Council passed a unanimous formal resolution that you both be recognized for your volunteer spirit and directed myself as the Mayor to write to you with Council’s heartfelt thanks for your effort to make our community better. The offer you made was to make this property better for when the Community in Bloom judges are in our community in July. I am sure the whole community looks forward to seeing your progress with the task. Sincerely Mayor Bill Humphreys On behalf of the Barriere Council The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

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Caribou endangered species, ‘declining at alarming rate’ To the editor; An open letter to Don Kayne, CEO of Canfor and Mary Polak, minister of environment for B.C: We teach at Thompson Rivers University, where we have told hundreds of students, in many courses, about mountain caribou. They provide a classic example of a species endangered by human activity and are the focus of lectures on the effects of habitat fragmentation, among other topics. We are now writing on their behalf. They have declined at an alarming rate — 30 per cent since 2002 — and are now an endangered species. In a letter to the Vancouver Sun (July16, 2012), Kayne portrayed Canfor as a progressive corporation, dedicated to upholding its social contract with British Columbians: “Canfor will not support actions that overturn landscape objectives set through public-planning processes unless there is full public consultation and support. “We will not support actions that impact parks or critical habitat for species at risk.” These words are difficult to reconcile with plans by Canfor Vavenby to conduct extensive salvage logging beside Wells Gray Park this summer. These plans bring Canfor directly into conflict with Kayne’s stated commitments to public process, parks and to species at risk — especially mountain caribou. Mountain caribou need old-growth forests. Since the 1960s, clearcutting has reduced their winter forage and increased predation by wolves and cougars. Despite this, some biologists are cautiously optimistic that regenerated, aging forests in southern Wells Gray may trigger recovery of the park’s dwindling caribou population — which is unlikely to occur elsewhere. In these times of economic uncertainty and deepening climate change, it seems reasonable to expect decision-makers to think hard about cause and effect. Given Canfor’s pledge not to act in ways likely to adversely affect endangered species, we must assume that Kayne is unaware of the Vavenby planner’s proposal — or of its impact on caribou. The area planned for logging should be added to Wells Gray Park, not logged. We call upon Polak to establish a moratorium on industrial timber extraction in the southern Clearwater Valley, north of Spahats Creek, until a comprehensive, province-wide discussion on best use can be undertaken. Nancy Flood and Lyn Baldwin TRU faculty, Kamloops

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Dear sponsor; Thank you for your generous bursary of $300. I’m excited to pursue further education in the welding trade. Your award will make this goal more achievable. Thank you again to the North Thompson Star/Journal for the contribution to my education. You inspire me to work hard and give back to my community. Russell Dana Barriere Secondary graduate of 2014 Little Fort, B.C. The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Maybe a few markers at cut up road crossings To the editor; This is to the sewer construction people. You are doing a great job. Good to see it getting done. I wonder if it would be possible to put markers where you cut the road crossings? Some are kind of deep, especially at night. Thank you. Have a ‘gooder’. Royce Gibson Barriere, B.C.

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Kamloops lawyer to seek federal NDP nomination By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week Criticizing the Stephen Harper government for bringing cynicism to Parliament, Kamloops lawyer Bill Sundhu is seeking to run for a seat in that Ottawa building — as a member of the New Democratic Party of Canada. In making the announcement he will run for the federal nomination in the KamloopsThompson-Cariboo riding — now held by Conservative Cathy McLeod — Sundhu

said he has spoken with “men, women and youth from various walks of life . . . worried that the sacrifices and choices made by previous generations of Canadians to build a society based on fairness and equality of opportunity is in peril.” Sundhu is a former judge and now a lawyer focusing on human rights. He was recently appointed to the list of council for the International Criminal Court (ICC). Sundhu said Harper’s government has

borrowed an ideology “from the U.S. Republican playbook” that has divided voters into us versus them and led to attack ads, contempt of Parliament “and bellicose rhetoric” that has attacked veterans and the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Eight years ago, Sundhu — then a provincial-court judge in Kamloops — was arrested after he verbally abused a staff member at a Vancouver hotel and threatened the jobs of offi-

cers sent to arrest him. He knows this will be an issue should he secure the NDP nomination for the Oct 19, 2015, federal election. “That’s old history,” he said. “I made a mistake but, in hindsight, it became an opportunity to be a better person.” When he resigned as judge, then-attorney general Wally Oppal questioned whether that step was necessary, praising Sundhu’s years as a lawyer and a judge. Sundhu said the incident was a turning point and led him to later be

accepted into a prestigious human-rights law program at Oxford University and, most recently, his involvement with the ICC, which deals with genocide, war crimes, crimes of aggression and crimes against humanity. He said he has been approached by NDP members several times in recent years and has some history with the local federal Liberal constituency association. “But, this is the direction I have chosen to go,” he said, call-

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Bill Sundhu is a former judge and now a lawyer focusing on human rights. ing next year’s vote “a historical election, a fight for the soul of our country.” The Kamloops-

Thompson-Cariboo riding association has not yet announced a date to hold its nomination meeting.

Speed-limit changes after Canada Day By: Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week New regulations governing use of winter tires and rules to deter “left-lane hogs” will be part of a comprehensive announcement on new road safety initiatives, said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. The rookie Kamloops-South Thompson MLA announced late last year the province would undertake public consultation on highway safety and speed limits, with the possibility of raising them in some corridors. That consultation included public meetings across the province and through Twitter. Stone said he expects to announce those changes in Kamloops after the Canada Day long weekend. “There’s going to be changes to speed limits and some increases on certain corridors,” he told KTW. Other changes expected include new regulations on use and specifications of winter tires, as well as ways to discourage drivers Stone called “left-lane hogs.” “We want to get people out of the left lane unless they’re passing.”

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Help save FR-4 serves local First Responders lives – join the First Responders Barriere First Responders

North Thompson Star/Journal Become a First Responder – you can make a difference and help to save lives within your community. Barriere First Responders is a not-forprofit society that provides emergency medical care to patients per the request of the British Columbia Ambulance Service. First Responders are trained to provide basic life saving procedures that are critical to patients life and safety when an ambulance delay is inevitable. The society responds to approximately 60 calls annually in the District of Barriere and surrounding area. The funds to run the program within the community is sourced through fundraisings, donations and grant applications. Those interested in joining the program are invited to attend a Recruitment Orientation on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Barriere Fire Hall to obtain all the information, the training provided, and to have your questions answered. The inaugural meeting of the Barriere First Responders Society was held on February 11, 2014 at the Barriere Fire Hall. The society received a BC Ambulance unit at no cost to the society which serves as transportation of equipment and first responders to medical emergencies within the Barriere Fire District.

However, it is not used to transport patients, but does allow First Responders to attend calls until BC Ambulance personal can arrive on scene. Barriere First Responders Society can be contacted by calling: 250-672-9711 or 778-220-6542, by email at: info@bafrs. org, or go to the web at: www.bafrs.org You can also find Barriere First Responders on Facebook.

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The Barriere First Responders Society acquired a retired BCAS ambulance that spent its life responding to medical emergencies in the Penticton, B.C. area. Once the vehicle was retired it was brought down to the lower mainland where it sat in storage at Knight Hill Automotive in Richmond, B.C. When the BCAS decided to donate an ambulance to the society the unit was given a chance for a new life. Knight Hill Automotive quickly jumped into action and stripped off all the decals on the unit that BCAS had put on, and preformed a mechanical inspection on the unit and found it fit for service once again. Two members were sent on a mission to drive to the coast and pick up Barriere’s newest emergency vehicle. Once the vehicle was driven back to Barriere it was to be stored in a bay at the fire hall where it was quickly established that it would not fit in the bay unless some modification was made to increase the length. Thankfully for the society a small laundry room was able to lose a wall to make room for the new unit. The members took care of the wall and a new home was made for the newest addition to Barriere. The unit was looking a little plain after Knight Hill removed all the decals on it, so new images were designed and sent off to Visual Signs in Kamloops to be made. Visual Signs made quick work of drafting up the new designs; and after a few emails back and forth the designs were finalized; and a date set for application of the decals. Visual Signs then came to the Barriere Fire Hall and applied all

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the decals to the unit. Once the decals were put on the old ambulance it became the shining star it is now, and is now known as Barriere FR - 4. The unit was set up and stocked just like a BCAS ambulance, so paramedics and first responders can work out of each others units with no problems. A few special items to the unit equipment were added so that Barriere First Responders can perform rehab to the Fire Department on big fire scenes, thus removing the need to tie up the local ambulance. FR-4 is a fully functioning unit that is ready to respond to any kind of medical emergency.

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100th Anniversary Bike Rodeo for kids, Sunday happening July 1 Barriere RCMP

Barriere’s 100th Anniversary Celebration has been rescheduled to take place (rain or shine) on Tuesday, July 1, at the ball parks where the field house is situated. The original event, set for June 15, was cancelled at the last minute due to organizer’s concerns regarding thunderstorm activity forecast for the area. The committee has since regrouped, and have announced that all of the events previously scheduled for the June 15 event will now be happening on Canada Day. Everyone is encouraged to come out and wish Barriere, and Canada, a happy 100th and 147th birthday respectively! Opening ceremonies start at 3 p.m. sharp.

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More families and cycling enthusiasts will be able to keep active and have fun on two wheels, thanks to a $6,572 BikeBC grant, KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA, Terry Lake announced today. In Barriere, the funding will go towards constructing a separated compactable gravel bike path 1 kilometre long beginning at Bartlett Road and Airfield Road, and ending at Yard Road and Highway 5. “This new bike path will make it easier and safer for families to get outside on their bikes and live an active,

healthy and green lifestyle in Barriere,” MLA Lake said. Across British Columbia, 13 communities will receive more than $1.18 million from BikeBC, a cost-sharing program between the province and local governments. This year’s investment will create more than $2.36 million in cycling infrastructure, including multi-use separated pathways, bike lanes, bike paths and road-shoulder bikeways. Since 2001, the B.C. government has committed more than $150 million to improving cycling infrastructure, creating new bicycle lanes and trails in more than 90 communities.

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This Sunday, June 29, the 3rd Annual Bike Rodeo will be back again at the Barriere Senior Centre parking lot thanks to the Barriere RCMP, Success by Six and Yellowhead Community Services. Last year’s event gave away eight bicycles, many new bike helmets and other bike accessories. There were over 50 participants that included children of all ages from three to 14 years of age, from Kamloops to Blue River. All ages of kids from 17 and under are welcome to participate in this year’s event, with registration starting at 11 a.m. in the registration tent, and the event running until 2 p.m. There will also be a couple of bicycles on hand to use if your child doesn’t have one, and a few spare helmets if needed. All participants must wear a helmet when participating in the course. Once the participants have completed the course of four stations, they will drop off their completed sheet at the registration table while at the same time picking up a draw ticket for a chance to win one of many great prizes. The Bike Rodeo is truly a family event, partnering with the community barbecue at the Bandshell and Fadear Park right next door. There will be

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free food and beverages presented by the Barriere RCMP and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 in Barriere. There will be music, face painting, a bouncy castle and other things for families to enjoy. For more information about the Bike Rodeo contact: Cory McGregor at 250-672-9918, or Adrienne Pullen at 250-672-9773.

June 23 council meeting report By Margaret Houben There were several delegations present at the June 23 meeting of the District of Barriere Council. Jeff Conners, on behalf of Interior Health, the Canadian Cancer Society and Quit Now, spoke regarding the Outdoor Smoking Bylaw that many cities and districts in B.C. are considering or have already put in place. The suggested bylaw is meant to help reduce the negative impact of tobacco use with current smokers, help prevent youth from starting, and to protect children from the effects of second hand smoke. The bylaw is generally aimed at prohibiting smoking in playgrounds, parks and trails, but each city or district can tailor theirs to

suit their community. Council members thanked Conners for his presentation, and will keep the information for possible future consideration. Barb Gordon spoke next on behalf of the Anti-Violence Advocates Society - one of Barriere’s newest community groups. This group is looking to provide an educational program for our schools to teach the youth about healthy relationships. It will be a four year program of 12 hours of instruction per year for youth in grades seven, eight, nine and 10. Council members moved to give the group a grant in aid of $500 for this program. The final presentation was made by Cpl. Darin Underhill, who spoke to council regarding two projects, the

annual 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament, and the annual Bike Rodeo. Council members approved two grants, one of $500 for the Golf Tournament, and one of $150 for the Bike Rodeo. Councilor Kershaw stated that the TNRD would be making matching donations. The final reading and adoption of the District of Barriere Zoning Bylaw No. 111 were passed, as were the first three readings of the District of Barriere Parks Bylaw No. 42, Amendment Bylaw No. 114. The latter adds one item to the existing bylaw and reads as follows: “3.15 - It shall be an offence against this bylaw for any person to: a) create a public safety issue or nuisance; or, b) operate any mo-

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torized vehicle in any District park or trail or upon any public lands (exclusive of highways) unless authorized in writing by the District. Any person or persons found in violation of this section are liable to a penalty of $200 for a first offense and $400 for each subsequent offense.” The final adoption of this bylaw will be at the next council meeting. Council members approved a motion to direct staff to work on an agreement with the McLure Wildfire Monument Society and the TNRD with respect to cost-sharing the maintenance costs (of approximately $2,500 per year) for the Wildfire Monument Site. It was reported by Councilor Kershaw that he heard Steve Shannon and Mike Fennell talking during the Roundup radio program on Saturday morning, saying that they would clean up the rubble around the HY Louis building before July 20 if the District didn’t. After a brief discussion, council members passed a motion to send them a letter of thanks, accepting their generous offer. The next District of Barriere Council meeting will be on July 14 at 7 p.m.


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Lowdown on connecting to the new sewer system Well, summer has finally started and it was hot for at least the first day. The mosquitoes and other bugs certainly like this weather and have returned in the kind of numbers that remind long time residents of years past. There is a program that the District subscribes to through the TNRD to help out with keeping the mosquito population down, and it has been started for this year. The planes that some have seen spraying mostly to the south of the District are spraying for the spruce bud worm problem. They are spraying Foray 48B, a biological insecticide widely used in B.C. and registered with the Organic Materials Review Institute. Its active ingredient is a naturally occurring bacterium. I mention this for two reasons. Firstly The District does have a program in place to control annoying mosquitoes, and secondly the work that the Ministry of Forests is undertaking to control the infestation of various woodland pests is based on up to date science. The use of things like DDT is long gone from our environment. I want to thank those residents that attended the recent roundtable meeting around the possible Community Benefits program proposed by Kinder Morgan. From feedback I received it appears the agenda for the meeting may not have been clear. As the representatives from Kinder Morgan explained to the District councillors and staff that attended a previous meeting, the benefits would be implemented after project approval (and subject to approval) and before the pipeline would be in operation in 2018. The timing depends on the type of request – anything related to construction / equipment / workforce would be timed with construction activities in the Barriere area. The general time frame is 2016/2017. If this information was not communicated clearly to area residents prior to the meeting I apologize. Everyone’s time is valuable and if some folks attended the meeting hoping for help in a much shorter time frame it could have been very frustrating. Speaking of frustration a number of residents have mentioned that they have no information as to their role in connecting to the new sewer system. They see the trenches being dug along the roads, pipes being placed, and want to know how the whole system will roll out. First off, nobody can use the system until the wastewater remediation centre is complete and has been commissioned. This is the building being built behind the fire hall. Once this building that houses all the controls and the filters that process the sewer is complete, and the greenhouse with the solar wastewater treatment tanks are in operation and proven to be able to handle sewage, then residential homes can be connected to send their sewage to the system. Best case scenario is that this will be later this fall. Note that I have said “best case scenario”.

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smith, who was born in Almonte, Ontario, is credited with inventing the game of basketball. Canada has many notable faces and facts that have helped this idyllic country build a rich history. As we celebrate Canada Day, take the time to explore the varied history and facts of our country

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SPORTS Barriere Minor Ball hosts U12 Girls Regionals North Thompson Star/Journal The Minor Softball Regional Championships for U12 Girls was hosted by Barriere Minor Ball last weekend. Seven teams from Barriere, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George and Westsyde competed for top honours. Barriere Minor Ball president Phil Ransome stated that the competition was a positive experience. “The volunteers were spectacular,” said Ransome, “Lots of people spent 30 hours down there.” Ransome said the Barriere Ravens last game, played with International tie breaker rules, “was the most exciting game they have ever played”. Although unable to clinch a placing in the top three, the team came out on top in the Skills Competition, being awarded a first place trophy that they were all extremely proud of. Tournament results are: First - Kelowna Red Devils Second - Kamloops Krushers Third - Kelowna Blue Jays Skills Competition results: First - Barriere Ravens Second - Westsyde Outlaws Third - Kamloops Krushers The U16 Boys will be playing in Clearwater on July 4 to 6.

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On the pitcher’s mound James Celesta pitches for Barriere’s No Ladder Electrical team during a mixed mites tournament that took place on June 14 and 15 at Capostinsky Park, in Clearwater.

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Rain, rain, go away - ladies want to golf and play By Leslie Stirling Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. That old childhood song has sure been working when it comes to Tuesdays. On June 17, 43 ladies hauled out their clubs for another great round of golf. There are many reasons for a round being great - old friends, new acquaintances, loads of laughter, good food. And for some folks, it’s great because they golf well. Marla Muldoon shot a 42 to win low gross in Flight 1 and she also had a KP on Hole 4 (Campbell & Co), a long drive on Hole 5 (Station House Restaurant), only used 13 putts (Interior Savings Credit Union) and won half the birdie prize for scoring one on Hole 7. Deb Legaree scored a 48 to win low net in Flight 1. Thanks to our Flight 1 sponsor Thompson Valley Awards.

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Ladies Golf Report Those new acquaintances I mentioned did quite well. Marg Oulette scored a 50 to win low gross for Flight 2 And Gale Fauteux won low gross for Flight 3 with a 55. Gayle also picked up the AG Food prize for long drive on Hole 5 and the Ron Wallace Trucking prize for KP on Hole 6. Fiona Clare scored a 51 to win the Low net in Flight 2. Sue Paulhus accepted with grace the Interior Savings prize for most putts. Now we come to the LeBourdais girls, Sandy and Sunny. Deb and I always have trouble getting the names right. In the old west often the son was called the Younger and as Sunny is the daugh-

ter I thought “I’ll just call her the Younger” and will always know which one is Sonny. Of course, that made Sandy (you guessed it) the Elder much to Sonny’s delight. Thanks for being such a good sport Sandy. Both should have been pleased with their rounds. Sonny had a KP on Hole 4 (Bondar Forest Planning) and Sandy picked up three prizes - KP on Hole 6 (Stamer Logging), KP in 2 on Hole 7 (Armour Mtn Office Services) and long drive on 9 (Crystlee’s Hair Design). There were a number of other multiple prize winners. Hazel Cross had a long putt on Hole 1 (Estylo Hair Design) and a long drive on Hole 3 (Rainer Custom Cutting). Val Williams had a KP on Hole 4 (Carl’s Market Garden) and a long putt on Hole 9 (Country Store Antiques). Carol Willox had two

long putts - one on Hole 3 (Shais Design) and one on Hole 5 (Val Bella Studio). Ilke Marais shared the birdie pot with Marla. Ashley Salle won the Pottery by Ramona prize for being closest to the golfer on Hole 1. Susan Newberry had a long putt on Hole 2 to win the Knights Inn certificate. Babes Shanko had a long putt on Hole 8 to win the Barriere A&W prize. Susan Mitchell picked up the Barriere Timber Mart prize for a long drive on Hole 8 and Chris LeCerf made a long putt on Hole 9 to win the Barriere Massage prize. Deb Rainer was the biggest winner of the evening with a KP on Hole 6 (EBL Ventures) that she turned into a deuce picking up a cool $198 as the pot had gone unclaimed for four weeks. As in the immortal words of Porky Pig “That’s all folks!”

Summer camps for kids will be running at the Ridge in Barriere throughout July, withsports camps are currently being planned for August. Weekly camps are being hosted by Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach, Yellowhead Community Services, North Thompson Volunteer Centre, and Thompson Valley Players. Parents can register in advance, and then pay a drop in fee of only a twoonie ($2) per day to participate. Camps scheduled are: • July 7 - 10: Nature Nuts & Paws ‘n’ Jaws. Learn all about the birds, animals, and insects in the area. Learn about Nature’s circle of life, and how to protect the natural world. Games, things to make, and rewards. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for K-grade 2; and 1 - 3:30 p.m. grades 3 - 5. • July 14 - 16: Thompson Valley Players Youth Theatre Camp.

Learn about theatre and acting. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for youth ages 6 to 10, and ages 11 to 13. • July 21 - 24: ‘Phun’ With Physics. Have fun with Bubble Magic, compete in Air Against Water, Make Rocket Spinners, have fun with gravity, and join in Motion Madness and what makes things move. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for K-grade 2; and 1 - 3:30 p.m. grades 3 - 5. • July 28 - 31: Let’s Make Stuff. Crafting, making kites, Christmas in July crafting, and much more. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for K-grade 2; and 1 3:30 p.m. grades 3 - 5. Registration starts June 23, 2014, by contacting Yellowhead Community Services office in Barriere, at the Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Road, call 250-672-9773, or email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca. You can also register at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre at the Ridge, or call them at 250-6720033.

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250-674-2674 June 26 - Barriere Elementary’s last day of school early dismissal 12pm June 27 - NTFF&R Ambassador Program, Speech, Talent & Fashion Show. 7pm Lions Hall $5 June 29 - Legion Week BBQ at the Bandshell, cake, face painting, entertainment, RCMP bike rodeo & more July 1 -Canada Day and Barriere’s 100th Anniversary at the ball park and the field house. Opening ceremonies at 3pm July 6 - BC Ambulance Service 40th Anniversary BBQ (by donation to Barriere First Responders) at Fadear Park. Cake, Bouncy Castle, prizes and more. 4-6:30pm July 7 - 10: Summer Camp #1 for Kids in Barriere, at the Ridge School, 9am-11am for K-grade 2; & 1-3:30pm grades 3-5. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to registe email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca. July 13 - 59th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby on Adams Lake 6-9am at the Squam Bay boat Launch. Tickets $15 at Adams Lk Store & Barriere Auto Parts. Call 250-672-9615 or 250-672-5750 July 14 - 16: Summer Camp #2 Thompson Valley Players Youth Theatre Camp, at the Ridge School, 9am-2pm for ages 6 -10, & ages 11 -13. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to register email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca. July 21 - 24: Summer Camp #3 For Kids in Barriere, at the Ridge School, 9am - 11:30am for K-grade 2; & 1 - 3:30pm grades 3-5. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to register email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca.

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July 27 - Kamloops Marathon 3km Fun Run & 8km McArthur Island. Reg. at kamloopsmarathon.com July 28 - 31: Summer Camp #4 For Kids in Barriere, at the Ridge School, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for K-grade 2; and 1 - 3:30 p.m. grades 3 - 5. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to register, or email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca. Aug. 16 - 911 Golf Tourney, at Chinook Cove 1pm shotgun start. to donate or register call 250-6729918 Aug 20 - Crime Stoppers meeting, 6pm @ NTVIC (the Ridge), all welcome. Aug. 22 NTFF&R Ambassador Coronation Aug. 23 - Barriere Legion Golf Tourney Chinook Cove, sign up at the bar or call 250-672-0261 to donate. Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027. Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room). For info call 250-672-0033. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672-5615. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Barriere Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House Hwy 5. 10am-2pm (May - Nov.) Riding Club: 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 A-A: Every Tues. 7:30pm at the Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Rd. 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934 Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 6729916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629. Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: Wed.. 672-0029 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. 250-672-9391. Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues., 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Call 578-0056. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill Hayward 319-8023. Little Fort Recreation: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am 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, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).


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Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934

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Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

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Personals Clearwater: AA Meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door. Call 250-587-0026 anytime

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HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Collectors Records: Box Sets collections & singles. Country/Rock ‘n’ Roll/ Easy listening. Condition: Good - Mint. Cleaned and Graded. $1$1000. 250-672-1908

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Part Time Chambermaid Housekeeping experience preferred but willing to train. Duties: Cleaning and restocking rooms & bathrooms. Helping with laundry if needed. Start: ASAP. Apply to Clearwater Ace Western Motel 250-674-2266

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PRINCIPAL, St. Christopher’s Montessori School, Victoria, BC, beginning August 2014. One of Victoria’s oldest and most established Montessori Schools. Quaint two-classroom school house caters to 80 Pre-K and K children. Current BC teaching cert. or equiv.; min 5 yrs teaching; team & admin. leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; computer, budget & supervisory experience. Montessori cert. highly desirable. Send CV by July 11, 2014 to ellen.9664@shaw.ca.

Hiring: Assistant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor Oilfield = opportunity = job = income = career Recruiting rep. coming to these locations: Vernon –July 10, Kelowna –July 11, Castlegar – July 13, Kamloops –July 18. Contact: recruitment.opsco@ensignenergy.com for details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net.

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

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

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

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Lyme disease - Why you should take note North Thompson Star/Journal Lyme disease is a serious illness that’s present in Canada and spreading. Canadians at risk from Lyme disease include those, who live, work and/or play in close proximity to ticks that spread the disease. If not identified and treated early, Lyme disease can cause serious health issues. But there are simple and effective measures you can take to protect against it. As you prepare to spend time outdoors, learn more about Lyme disease and how to prevent it. Lyme disease is a serious illness which can be spread by the bite of blacklegged ticks that are infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. In regions where blacklegged ticks are found, people can come into contact with ticks by brushing against vegetation while participating in outdoor activities, such as golfing, hiking, camping and gardening. While not all blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease, populations of infected blacklegged ticks are growing. This means that the risk of contracting Lyme disease is on the rise across Canada. Blacklegged ticks can be active through-

out much of the year; however, your risk of a tick bite is highest in the spring and summer months. Take steps to reduce your risk if you spend time outdoors in areas where there may be ticks. As ticks are very small and their bites are usually painless, you may not know you’ve been bitten, so it’s important to be on the lookout for ticks and the symptoms of Lyme disease. Blacklegged ticks are most often found in forests and the overgrown areas between the woods and open spaces, although it’s possible to be bitten outside of these areas. The following are areas where blacklegged tick populations have been confirmed or are establishing: Southern British Columbia, southeastern and south-central Manitoba, southern and eastern Ontario, southern Quebec, southern New Brunswick and Grand Manan Island, south shore and northern mainland Nova Scotia. Ticks don’t move far by themselves but they can attach to migratory birds, and may fall off far from their original location. For this reason, it’s possible to find infected ticks in other areas than the ones listed above. Surveillance is ongoing to confirm other areas of spread.

Ticks can be infected with more than one type of bacteria that can cause human illness, hence guarding against tick bites will protect you from more than just Lyme disease. • Wear closed-toe shoes, long-sleeved shirts and pants • Pull your socks over your pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs • Wear light-coloured clothing to spot ticks easier • Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. Repellents can be applied to clothing as well as exposed skin. Always read and follow label directions • Shower or bathe within two hours of being outdoors to wash away loose ticks • Do daily “full body” checks for ticks on yourself, your children and your pets • If you find a tick on your skin, removing it within 24-36 hours usually prevents infection Initial symptoms differ from person to person, and some people will not experience any symptoms, which makes Lyme disease very difficult to diagnose. Furthermore, others may experience mild symptoms like fever or a skin rash soon after being bitten, while others may suffer severe symptoms, but not for weeks after the bite.

Signs and symptoms of Lyme disease can include one or a combination of the following with varying degrees of severity: fatigue, fever or chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, spasms, or weakness, numbness or tingling, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash, cognitive dysfunction, dizziness, nervous system disorders, arthritis and arthritic symptoms, heart palpitations. Untreated, symptoms can last years and include recurring arthritis, neurological problems, numbness and paralysis. Although not common, fatalities from Lyme disease have been reported. If you saved the tick that bit you, bring it with you to your medical appointment as it may help the doctor in assessing your illness. Diagnosis Getting a diagnosis of Lyme disease can be difficult because symptoms vary from one person to another and may be similar to other infectious diseases that are spread by ticks. Your healthcare provider will likely: Lyme disease can be effectively treated with two to four weeks of antibiotics. Depending on your symptoms, and if you are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, you may require a longer course of antibiotics.


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Graduation day for Barriere Elementary’s grade 7 class

June 22 was the official day of graduation for 32 grade 7 students from Barriere Elementary who will be moving into grade 8 at the high school this fall. Due to the BCTF strike the students gathered in the Ridge gymnasium for their festivities, including receiving certificates and awards, which were followed by pizza and a dance. The students wish to say thank you to everyone who helped to put this important event together for their class. Pictured are 22 students from the class with their teachers, Mrs. Kerslake (front far right) and Miss Hollingshead (second from right).

Make sure your measles immunizations are up to date North Thompson Star/Journal Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer would like to remind the public to make sure their immunizations are up to date. The Interior Health region has recently had one confirmed measles case in a travelling Alberta resident who became ill and was diagnosed in Penticton. Communities in the Fraser Health region and Alberta have experienced large measles outbreaks this spring. “So far in Interior Health we have only had one recent measles case, but that can change at any time especially with the increase in measles activity that we have seen in other parts of B.C. and Canada,” said Dr. Parker, Medical Health Officer. “Measles is a potentially severe illness caused by a virus and it is very contagious. The best way to prevent a measles outbreak here is by making sure our immunization rates are high.” Those born before 1970 are considered immune, as measles exposure in childhood was quite common in the decades prior to routine immunization. But for those born after 1970, the only protection against measles is immunization. It takes two doses of a measles vaccine (MMR) to protect against measles. In B.C., children routinely receive two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (MMR) at 12 months of age and upon starting kindergarten, unless families have chosen not to immunize. Those who received only one dose are not considered to be immune. It is very important to verify that two doses of the vaccine have been received. This can be done by checking your immunization record. If you are not

sure how to access your immunization record visit ImmunzeBC(http://www.immunizebc. ca/questions-answer/how-do-i-get-proof-myimmunity-or-where-can-i-find-my-immunization-record) or contact your local public health centre. Measles spreads easily through the air and can be passed on to others by an infectious person for one to two days before symptoms develop and up to four days after rash onset. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and red and inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis). These are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, spreads to the chest, arms, and legs, and often lasts up to a week. When a measles case is identified, public health staff contact all those who may have been exposed to the virus to assess their risk and provide immunization when needed. They also advise those who may have measles to take measures to reduce the spread to others. “When someone is experiencing measles symptoms, or if they have been in contact with someone who has measles, it is very important that they stay away from others to prevent spreading the disease,” added Dr. Parker. “If a person suspects they may have measles and they need to go to the hospital, emergency room or a doctor’s office, we advise them to call ahead first, so health-care staff can take measures to isolate the patient as they come in and avoid exposing others in waiting rooms to a potentially infectious disease.” If you have any questions about measles, please call HealthLink BC by dialling 8-1-1. If you need to make an appointment for immunization, contact your local public health centre.

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24,951

EMPLOYEE LEASE

EMPLOYEE PRICE*

$

$

OR

INCLUDES $1,850 CASH CREDIT , FREIGHT & PDI

139 2 AT

.9%‡

BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,400 DOWN BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $25,801 INCLUDES $500 CASH CREDIT†, $500 LEASE CASH¥, FREIGHT & PDI

FULLY LOADED WITHOUT UNLOADING YOUR WALLET

46 MPG HIGHWAY

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

6.1 L/100 KM HWY | 9.2 L/100 KM CITYW

• 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • AIR CONDITIONING • BLUETOOTH® WITH USB • POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS & REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

• BEST-IN-CLASS REAR SEAT LEGROOMX • SIRIUS XM RADIO™ • BETTER HWY FUEL ECONOMY THAN ESCAPE, RAV4 AND CRV++

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2014 TRAX LS FWD

19,436

EMPLOYEE PRICE*

$

EMPLOYEE LEASE

$

99 0

.9%‡

AT

BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,050 DOWN OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

FUN MEETS FUNCTIONAL • 1.4 L TURBOCHARGED ENGINE • AIR CONDITIONING • BLUETOOTH® • STABILITRAK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM

• CRUISE CONTROL • ONSTAR® • SIRIUS XM RADIO™

50 MPG HIGHWAY

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

5.7 L/100 KM HWY | 7.8 L/100 KM CITYW

COMPLETE CARE

2

THESE OFFERS END SOON!

YEARS/40,000 KM

C O M P L I M E N TA RY

OIL CHANGES

^^

5

YEARS/160,000 KM

P O W E RT R A I N

WARRANT Y

^

5

YEARS/160,000 KM R O A D S I D E

ASSISTANCE ^

CHEVROLET.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and June 30, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/Cruze (excl Diesel), Camaro (excl Z28). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167 for 36/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡0.9%/2.9%/0.9% for 48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze (excl Diesel)/2014 Equinox/2014 Trax based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Equinox LS FWD/2014 Trax LS FWD lease pricing including Freight and Air Tax is $19,679/$25,801/$19,436 at 0.9%/2.9%/0.9% APR, with $600/$2,400/$2,050 down payment, bi-weekly payments are $99/$139/$99 for 48 months. Total obligation is $10,913/$16,977/$12,408 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,284/$10,949/$7,509. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. ¥$1,500/$500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze LT/Equinox LS and has been applied to the offer. †$500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $1,350 manufacturer to dealer cash delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Other credits available on select models. Offer ends June 30, 2014. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. xComparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <> Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ><$750 credit available to 2014 Cruze 1LS and has been applied to offer. See dealer for details.

Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]


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