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The Family Parade at The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo was held on Labour Day Monday in the beautiful sunshine. Approximately 100 people participated and fun was had by all! The parade was led by one of the lawn tractor racers sponsored by Corporal Darrin Underhill, the Fire Department was on hand to follow the end of the parade, and we thank Todd English for helping keep everyone safe. In between we had many children in great looking costumes that brought along animals grandparents and friends of all shapes and sizes, and there was even a marching guitar band. The Thompson Valley Players, who host the parade, would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate and are already looking forward to next year. The winners of the five Special Ribbons and $25 in prize money in no particular order were, “The North Thompson Year of the Goat” with The Stutt, Howes, Eustache, and Lenton families. “Frozen” with Taalishia, Amber Doson, “The Overlanders” with the Spark Family (Hayden, Avery, Winslet, Aria) “The Rodeo Clown” with Dominic Gobbi, “My Little Pony Horse Rescue” with Corey, Clairesse Bourque, and Isabel, Alayah Maddocks-Puetz. First Prize Ribbons were also presented to the following, Decorated Trike, Hunter Janzen, Decorated Bike, (pair) Eva, Jamie Stephens, Decorated Bike (group)Missy with The Rainer Rascals,

Decorated Bike (Individual) Sandi Eustache. Decorated Wagon Lexi Janzen, Decorated Stroller, Rene Janzen, Zander Janzen, Best Dressed (pair) Morgan and Mason Wohlgmuth, Best Dressed Super Hero, Illy Realff, Best Costume Dana Underhill, Best Western Costume (Pair) Alexandra Underhill, Emmy Underhill, Best Animal Costume on a Bike, Aiden Murphy, Liam Murphy. After the Parade prize money was handed out at The Fall Fair Stage by our Judge and reigning Ambassador, Jillian Mcinnes. Beverly Murphy, president of the Thompson Valley Players, also announced this year’s recipient of the Huntley Cooper Award to a much deserving Nikki Storey for all her work and participation in theatre this year. Nikki is a very dedicated, creative and talented actor who loves to perform and choreograph her own work. This award is in honor of Huntley who help to start a junior division in our Theatre Group and always worked hard to keep the arts and culture a big presence in our community. Thompson Valley Players congratulate Nikki for all her hard work and effort! Now the TVP are planning for Christmas. Anyone with ideas or wanting to join in the fun of a Christmas production please come to our next meeting Monday Sept. 21, in the Multipurpose room at the Ridge! Aiden Murphy wins the best animal costume on a bike Photo submitted by Beverly Murphy

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tember. This year’s run will take place on Sept. 20, at the Barriere Bandshell, registration at 10 a.m. In honour of Terry’s original fundraising request in 1980, The Terry Fox Foundation is asking every Canadian to donate a dollar in this commemorative year to support cancer research. Donations to support the Fox family and Terry Foxers on the trek can be made online at http://www. terryfox.org/Mt_Terry_Fox_Trek.html “Terry was all about setting and accomplishing goals, some of them pretty lofty, so a Mount Terry Fox is a nice analogy,” Darrell said. “Compared to Terry’s physical and mental accomplishments during the Marathon of Hope, it really is nothing to reach the top of Mount Terry Fox. I know I will be drawing on Terry for inspiration and strength along the way.” Funds raised by The Terry Fox Foundation support research undertaken by The Terry Fox Research Institute. To date, TFF has raised over $700 million for cancer research.

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a 350-kilometre bike trip to the peak. “I wanted to add a little more excitement and pain,” Darrel said with a laugh. “I buy into Terry’s thinking that life is short and we never know what might happen tomorrow, next week, next year. It will only be the 35th anniversary once and I was keen to do something a little more challenging while I am still able.” On Sunday, Sept. 6 the Fox family gatheedr at the monument at Mount Terry Fox in Valemount. It will be the first time they have gathered there since the 8,500-foot mountain was named for Terry on Sept. 22, 1981 — 35 years ago. They were joined by 50 Terry Foxers, a group of supporters who will join them on the 18-kilometre hike to the summit of Mount Terry Fox. Darrel jumped on a bicycle and left Kamloops for Valemount on Friday Sept. 4 at 6 a.m. leaving from Tk’emlups Indian Band’s Powwow Grounds. All of this had been done to promote the annual Terry Fox Run, which raises money for and awareness of cancer research every Sep-

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Up to $750 rebate possible if wood stove exchange program fires up in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal The 2015–16 Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program is to encourage BC residents to replace older, smoky wood stoves with low-emission appliances including new CSA-/EPA-certified cleanburning wood stoves. The deadline for local governments to apply for funding through the program is Oct. 9, 2015. Before the District of Barriere

and TNRD – Area O submit an application as partners to the Province to be considered for this year’s program, we need to determine if there is sufficient interest in the Barriere area to participate. The program would provide up to a $750 rebate on the purchase of a new appliance. There are approximately 70,000 older model wood stoves still in use throughout

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the province. Older higherpolluting wood stoves can affect the health of homeowners, neighbours and overall air shed health. If you are interested in this opportunity to upgrade your older stove, or if you would like more information about this program, please contact the District of Barriere by emailing channigan@barriere.ca or by calling (250) 6729751, prior to Oct. 5, 2015.

Barriere Chamber gives update on their coming events Barriere Chamber of Commerce Well, summer flew by so fast, here we are with fall quickly approaching. We hope everyone had a fun, safe and productive summer! It was a very busy year, with the Chamber’s year-end of Oct. 31 fast approaching. We kicked off our 2014-2015 year with the BCCE AGM Conference, then hosted the All Candidates Forum, our third Passport to Christmas Shopping, held our strategic planning session, hosted lunch with the mayor, lunch with Community Futures, attended the BC Chambers AGM conference, and offered the Discover China trip, hosting a Evening of Magic

in November, and we are currently updating our website with a new look and easy navigation. For those of you who haven’t heard, rather than hosting our annual Silent Auction for our yearly fundraiser, we choose to go a different way this year. Our first event is the “Discover China Tour.” My husband and I went on the inspection trip in April with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. The tour takes you to four cities, Beijiing, Suzhou, Hangzho and Shanghai. The trip includes three meals a day, bus and driver, five-star + hotels and tour guide. It was fantastic, we saw some incredible places. We are very excited on the great response that we have

had with 23 passengers going on the Oct. 9 trip! In November we are having our second fundraising event. Evening of Magic, is a semi-formal evening with dinner, music and entertainment by Anders Magic. It will be a night of entertainment, excellent food and lots of fun! There will be a limited number of tickets, more info to come. This year’s Business of the Year will coincide with Small Business Week - October 18 - 24th. The winner will be announced in the Star/ Journal Small Business Supplement that week with a write-up and photo. The public may make their nominations through the form going in Sept. 17 and 24’s paper. The Great s! Saving k ee Each W

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Education in our schools to see big changes this year The new school year is officially underway. Even if you don’t have kids in the education system, there is still a sense summer fun is behind us and we must get down to business. Roads and lives are busier. Parents begin their everyday scramble of getting kids to and from school safely. For some young ones, this week marks entry into the school system. For older ones, they are entering middle or high school. Classrooms are clean and bright, with teachers and administrators rolling out the welcome mat. Big changes are coming. In the coming years, traditional teaching is being phased out. No longer will educators stand in front of the classroom lecturing while students follow from textbooks. Instead, classrooms will be interactive with teachers discovering individual passions. Teachers will direct and fuel those interests on a new learning path.

Gone will be the days where everyone has to read the same book and write a report on it. Eventually, letter grades will be gone, too, and grade-point-average won’t be the be-all-end-all for university. It is welcome change for students who don’t thrive in the traditional classroom setting. If teachers can tap into what individual students get excited about, the potential to unlock their brain from boredom and drive passion is exciting news. Many teachers are already adapting their teaching style to this new way of reaching students. There are no two students alike. Some thrive on tests and report deadlines, while others crash and burn. Change is hard, but this is a directive coming from the government that parents and students should support. Individual learning has the potential to unlock bright minds which can make for a bright future. Our future leaders and innovators are in our schools.

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.

Bravo to Donald Trump! To the Editor, Donald Trump deserves to be congratulated for his candour. He recently bragged how he routinely gave money to politicians so he could get favours from them later. Surprise, surprise! Complacent Canadians need to be reminded from time to time that our hard-won democratic rights and freedoms are in constant peril, not from terrorism, but from our own apathy. We should listen to what ‘The Donald’ is saying. He is the personification of

the ‘one-percenters’ who are intent on controlling governments. He is power, ambition and greed stripped bare for all to see. The Donald Trumps of this world are more than willing to invest the time and money necessary to manipulate people and corrupt democratic institutions. The longer a political party remains in power, the more sophisticated and widespread the manipulation and corruption becomes. President John F. Kennedy

once said, “... ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” We can heed this sage advice by informing ourselves about the issues and options raised during the federal election and then vote for the most capable individuals who demonstrate a willingness to govern ethically and openly while honouring the standards and principles upon which our precious democracy is based. Lloyd Atkins Vernon, B.C.

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The reason I will vote for Harper ... again To the Editor, I’d like to share with you and your readers the reasons I intend to vote for Stephen Harper in October. As he says, “We need a steady hand on the economy.”. Some people have questioned how steady the Prime Minister’s hand has been. So, I will outline six points where Mr Harper’s economic policies have distinguished him from previous PMs, going back as far as William Lyon Mack-

enzie King. The economy is singularly important in this election. With that in mind, I don’t intend to let the Prime Minister’s somewhat spotty record in other areas sway my vote. We are all aware of how his government sacrificed environmental concerns to promote big oil. I understand why our civil rights and freedoms were curtailed to protect us from threats to our civil rights and freedoms. It’s unfor-

tunate that the missing and murdered aboriginal women ‘aren’t high on his radar,’ but it’s cynical to think that has anything to do with ‘politics’. I see the fact that Harper is constantly at odds with the Supreme Court of Canada as a sign that the he is trying to implement a more efficient, authoritarian form of government. I could go on and address his contempt of parliament, his party’s long record of election

fraud, his transformation of our role in the world from peace keeper to belligerent, and his many other known and acknowledged shortcomings. But, as they said in the U.S. “It’s the economy, stupid”. So, here are the six ways in which Stephen Harper has distinguished himself from his recent peers. 1. Under Stephen Harpers watch, the average annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at 1.6 percent. This is the

lowest rate of the last nine prime miniisters. Even Brian Mulroney managed a growth in GDP of 2.6 per cent 2. At one per cent, Mr Harper is responsible for the lowest job creation rate in Canada since WWII 3. The employment rate fell by 1.4 per cent under Stephen Harper. This is the only time it’s fallen, since Diefenbacker. 4. Real exports from Canada have increased by a pal-

try 0.3 per cent under Stephen Harper. That’s the lowest increase in the post war era. 5. The richest 1 percent of Canadians received 12.7 percent of Canada’s income under Harper. The second most disproportionate amount since King. 6. Finally, while the 1 percent were getting richer, GDP per capita barely rose at all (0.4 percent) under Stephen Harper. Again, the worst since WWII.

All kidding aside, Stephen Harper’s steady hand at the wheel has produced the worst economic results in modern history. He has steered us into another recession. The only industry he ever promoted is stagnant, and the Loonie is flirting with a 75 cent low. While I still intend to vote for Stephen Harper, out of habit and fear, I encourage all of you to vote for a change. Vote for anyone but Harper! Steve Whitred

Canada needs a national seniors strategy To the Editor, Canada needs federal leadership to create a National Seniors Strategy. An aging population means changing needs in housing, transportation, home and community care and support, a new Health Accord and adequate pensions. Seniors are worried about their retirement. Seventy percent of Canadians do not have a private pension plan. The federal government ignores expert advice for improving the CPP and has raised the OAS to 67. The CPP needs improvements to help vulnerable seniors live in dignity. Tom Mulcair and the NDP will strengthen pensions and stop Harper’s plan to raise the retirement age to 67. New Democrats will restore the $36 billion of planned Conservative Health Care cuts, work with the provinces to make necessary reforms and create a National Seniors Strategy that addresses adequate housing, assisted living, at home care needs and examine the viability of a national pharmacare plan. Overwhelmingly, the evidence shows that the financial needs for many low-income seniors dictates that they go without some of their basic health needs in order to pay their rent. The home support system is fragmented, underfunded, and at a breaking point. The goal is to stay indepen-

dent at home for as long as possible - but, it’s harder nior can live in dignity and respect. than ever for seniors to get support. Transportation is Bill Sundhu, also a significant issue for many seniors. Federal NDP candidate, Funding should be based on a long-term (10 year) Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo plan for a home support delivery system that provides quality, cost effecHOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY tive services, includes family caregivers, and supports seniors to better manage their chronic physical and mental health needs. A National Seniors Strategy is necessary to holistically address the needs of all seniors. It takes leadership. New Democrats are committed to ensuring seniors receive the benefits and services they need. We care for each other. This core Canadian value is lost under the current federal government. I have met with many seniors in my travels in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo. We must respond to this challenge and work for a system where every se-

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Council will be considering the following 2 Bylaws at the September 21 and October 5, 2015 Regular Council Meetings. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Pursuant to Division 7, Section 224 (2)(a) of the Community Charter, Council may by Bylaw exempt from taxes all land and improvements that are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic, or other not-for-profit corporation. The following are the “not for profit” organizations that have made application for exemption under proposed Bylaw No. 126: NAME Barriere & District Heritage Society Barriere & District Senior’s Society Barriere & District Food Bank Provincial Rental House Corp. Yellowhead Residence North Thompson Fall Fair North Thompson Fall Fair North Thompson Fall Fair Barriere Curling Club Interior Community Services North Thompson Legion #242

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Pursuant to Division 6, Section 220(1)(h) of the Community Charter, Council may by Bylaw exempt from taxes all land on which a building designated for public worship is located if title to the land is registered in the name of the religious organization using the building. The following are the religious organizations that have made application for exemption under proposed Bylaw No. 125: NAME PROPERTY LOCATION Trustees of the Barriere BC Congregation Of Jehovah’s Witness 3967 Hanson Road Roman Catholic Bishops of Kamloops 5025 Barriere Town Road United Church 4464 Barriere Town Road Baptist Church 4604 Barriere Town Road Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada 4818 Annesty Road

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North Thompson railroading: Money, muscle and machines Eleanor Deckert Part three in a series celebrating 100 years of railroad history in the North Thompson Valley, 1915 – 2015. William Mackenzie and Donald Mann formed the Canadian Northern Railway in 1901. The Yellowhead Pass was chosen because it offered only a 3,712 feet elevation. The route was expected to be less costly to build. Certainly it would save fuel once trains were rolling, since the grade was never as steep. Surveyors were sent into the North Thompson valley in 1909. From Edmonton to Tete Jaune, two competing companies laid track. From Tete Jaune, the Grand Trunk headed west to Prince Rupert, while the Canadian Northern Railway turned south into the North Thompson valley. In 1910 the British Columbia government

East (north) of Little Hell`s Gate, west (south) of Blue River, the Mile 12.5 tunnel as it looks today is the only railway tunnel left between Kamloops and Tete Jaune. Photo by Eleanor Deckert A temporary construction trestle crosses the North Thompson River east (north) of Vavenby in 1912 during the process of building the concrete piers that today support the steel bridge at Mile 44. Photo by Colin Bolton

provided public money to fund the project. Estimated costs were agreed to be $35,000 per mile. It soon became apparent that excavations, swamps, fill, curves, bridges, blasting, tunnels and trestles would require an additional

Kamloops to Pea Vine (downstream from Vavenby) three times per week. Boasting 600 horsepower she could carry a massive cargo: “four locomotives, two steam shovels, numbers of dump cars, light steel rails, other equipment” as Frank Holt’s memoirs recall. It was only possible to use the steamship from May to July during high water. The wood-burning engine gave local workers the opportunity to sell firewood at $3 per cord. Although the valley runs north-south, in railroad terms, the line always runs east-west. East of Pea Vine, all freight had to be hauled by horse or mule drawn wagons or pack-trains. Many independent workers were hired to continu-

$10,000 per mile from Yellowhead Pass to Hope. S.S. Distributor, the last and largest sternwheeler to travel this river, could carry 200 tons, drew 36 inches when loaded and ran up the North Thompson from

Mile 12.5 is an example of a tunnel, trestle, tunnel combination. (The photographer was standing on the portal of the second tunnel.) The trestle has been filled in with the material which was removed when the second tunnel was cleared away. Photo submitted

ously haul heavy loads up the tote road. To prepare for the track-laying machinery, camps of men were sent ahead to address the more difficult and time consuming challenges. Work gangs, including a surveyor, an engineer and men with skills for drilling, handling explosives and heavy labour, would live onsite in log and canvas tents. To begin work on a rock-face, the engineering party would be suspended from ropes until they found the best way. Next, the work gang chopped steps to the site so men could hammer tempered steel drill bits, boring holes into the rock. When a series of drill holes was ready it was time to tamp in explosives, place the fuse, seal it,

and call “Fire in the hole!” After the blast, the rubble had to be cleared away, to be used as fill in low-lying areas. Between Tete Jaune and Kamloops there were originally three tunnels. Two of them were built with wooden beams and liners to shore up the loose material and have since been removed after problems with falling rock, water seepage, ice forming and unstable conditions. The only existing rock tunnel is east of Messiter and Little Hells Gate. It is short but still an attraction for tourists travelling by train, even after 100 years. The first trestles were built with green timbers cut near the site. Later, treated timbers and/or steel frames were installed. Fire was a constant hazard. As a result, many trestles were filled in in later years.

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Mile 44 Bridge It took 1,000 men and two steam engines to build the Mile 44 bridge east of Vavenby in 1912. In 1916 the present concrete footings were poured and the present day curved bridge was built. To begin making grade, there were trees to fell. Today, is hard to imagine the reality of men with pick axes, shovels and wheel barrows inching along, ending with a smooth road-bed. Teams of horses pulling scoops and scrapers, dumping their load removed from high spots to fill low spots. If a steam shovel could be brought in, it could speed up progress, yet it also had to be fuelled by hand-cut firewood, filled with water carried in buckets, tended by mechanics with hand tools. Once the right of way was ready, track was laid.

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Credit unions connect parents with $1,200 B.C. education grant Submitted

until the day before the child’s ninth birthday, to The world is chang- submit an application ing and parents want to for the grant. No matching or admake sure their children are ready to succeed. ditional contributions Education and training are required to access after graduation can the $1,200. “This grant will help help unlock that sucand encourage parents cess. Parents in Kam- to plan and save for their loops, Clearwater, Bar- children’s post-secondriere and Chase can ary education,” Kamgo to Interior Savings loops-South Thompson Credit Union or Valley MLA Todd Stone said. First Credit Union to “Opening an RESP kick-start their savings account to receive the for their children’s fu- grant is a simple process and will give children a ture. To be eligible for the solid start toward a re$1,200, children must warding career.” “Even a small be born in 2007 or later. Families have 3 years, or amount of savings in

an RESP increases the likelihood that a child will continue his or her studies after completing high school,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “This is a great way to ensure our young people are prepared for job opportunities in the years to come.” In the next decade more than 78 per cent of job openings will require some form of post-secondary education and training. With the $1,200 grant and an investment of $50 a month, savings could grow to $12,000 (based on a 3.5 per cent

annual growth rate). Growth of funds will depend on the amount invested and actual returns. One in three British Columbians are members of a credit union. Central 1 Credit Union is the host organization of the grant for their 42 member credit unions, consisting of 365 branches and more than 550 ATMs across B.C. The one-time grant of $1,200 per eligible child will be deposited into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) upon approval of the application.

SD73 enrolment drop not as bad as original projections showed Dale Bass Kamloops This Week Tentative numbers show decreased enrolment in the Kamloops-Thompson school district might not be what administration feared. Superintendent Karl deBruijn said it appears — with schools back just three days — elementary enrolment may be up 200 students from the March registration. Kindergarten enrolment, which the district had feared would be about 100 fewer than predicted, is also benefitting from 50 new youngsters entering school for the first time. There have been “lots of new arrivals

but also no-shows that require follow-up,” deBruijn said, particularly in the Valleyview, David Thompson and Juniper catchment areas. Families of students the district expected but who do not arrive at school are all

contacted to determine the reason for their absence. Often, this involves families who move away during the summer after having indicated in the previous school year the student will be returning.

“Secondary is still a mystery as every new student has to be programmed and counted,” deBruijn said. A complete report on enrolment and class sizes won’t be prepared for trustees for several weeks.

For more information visit your financial institution or go to www.canlearn.ca For more information on the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant, go to www. gov.bc.ca/BCTESG or call 1-888-276-3624.

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BUSINESS of the YEAR BUSINESS of the YEAR

The Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the Business of the Year. It’s time to submit your nominations for Barriere’s

NOMINATION FORM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FOR 2015 My choice for citizen of the year is: Why do you feel this business is deserving of this award? Please list reasons; i.e. excellent quality; customer service; growth in employees, sales or service; contributions/involvement in the community etc

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Phone: Please forward nomination forms to: The Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce Box 190, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0 For further information call 250-672-9221 email: bcoc@telus.net

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations must be received by September 25, 2015 The winner will be announced Thursday, October 15, 2015

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Valley artist shows her wares

Task force targets family violence Keith McNeill Clearwater Times A number of agencies in the North Thompson Valley are working together to help prevent another incident such as the death of Angila Wilson. The Clearwater mother of three was found dead in her home in April of 2014. Her husband had been charged with first degree murder in her death. Sgt. Kevin Podbisky

Photo by Keith McNeill

Barriere-based clay artist Lynne Nordquist shows off one of the creations she has on display in the North Thompson Art Council gallery at Dutch Lake Community Centre. Her show runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., until Sept. 30,

Sgt. Kevin Podbisky of Clearwater RCMP of Clearwater RCMP detachment reported that last December, the

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September is Arthritis Month Awareness in Canada. An estimated 4.6 million Canadians over the age of 15 report having the disease and by 2036, that number will increase to 7.5 million. It is not a disease that affects only the elderly. About 56 per cent of arthritis sufferers are under 65. A new arthritis diagnosis is made every sixty seconds in Canada. For more information, go to arthritis.ca Breastfeeding mothers should check with their doctor or pharmacist when taking new medications, over-the-counter or herbal products. Some products will appear in the breastmilk and could be harmful to the baby. Before you take it, talk about it. Another area of research into the use of the chemicals in marijuana is in the treatment of the common behavioural symptoms of alzheimer’s patients. These include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, agitation and aggression. Early double-blind studies didn’t show much improvement of these symptoms perhaps due to conservative dosing but future testing will use higher doses. It’s good to live in Canada. A report released recently in the U.S. said that a half million Americans had more than $50,000 in prescription drug costs and 139,000 had costs of more than $100,000. Much of these costs were related to cancer and Hepatitis C treatments. Take charge of your own health and your family’s health. Let our pharmacists be part of your healthcare team.

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please to report the official designation of the North Thompson Inter-Agency Case Assessment Team (NT ICAT),” he said. Podbisky included information about NT ICAT in his regular report to Clearwater town council on Sept. 8. “It’s sad that we have to have this,” he said, “but a lot of detachments are picking up on it. I think this is going to be a good model to use.”

Tree stops car’s path down cliff on Adams Lake Road Salmon Arm Observer

Introducing the Newest addition to the Cooper Family

Clearwater and Barriere RCMP detachments, Victim Services, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Probation Services and Yellowhead Community Services came together to work toward a comprehensive safety assessment and planning process to respond to “highest risk” domestic violence cases. “As a result of hard work and months of planning, we are

southbound at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 31, when she A member of Shuswap Search lost control and went off the left and Rescue says it is a miracle side of the road. The vehicle came that two women survived after to rest on its roof, 30 feet down a their vehicle went down an em- steep embankment after striking bankment on the Adams Lake a tree. John Schutt, with the volunForestry Road on Monday night. Sgt. Gary Heebner of the teer organization, told the MarChase RCMP says the driver of a ket News they were called out to black Dodge Journey was headed assist with a high-angle rescue of the two women. “It’s a miracle they were OK. It was a tree that stopped them; Will be holding their if it hadn’t, Annual General Meeting well, below that was a pretty Oct. 7, 2015 at 7:30pm, precipitous fall. for election of officers & for the It wouldn’t have financial report, at the Fire Hall been a good upstairs. outcome.”

In addition to the police from both Chase and Barriere detachments and Shuswap Search and Rescue (SAR), BC Ambulance, the Chase Fire Department, Jimco Towing and Garrick Towing were also called in to help. “We had to set up a pretty complex rope system with pulleys to deal with the steep slope,” says Schutt. The SAR members were needed to help bring all the rescue personnel down to the vehicle and back up again, as well as transport the women on stretchers up the slope. The whole operation took more than six hours to complete. “I think it was pretty frightening for them to be waiting there, upside down, in such a precarious position. Thankfully, because it was dark, I don’t think they were aware of how close they were to going over again,” says Schutt. The women were taken to Royal Inland HosGood Times and pital in Kamloops, but Good Friends only sustained minor inEvery Saturday at 3pm juries. RCMP report the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Tuesday is Raise a Reader Day in Barriere

100 per cent of dollars donated will be used for literacy programs in the area Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Have you ever read to a child from a storybook, helped a young person to form the letters of the alphabet with a pencil, or rendered assistance when needed with multiplication tables for a student? If the answer is “yes”, you have passed along literacy and learning skills that contribute to the foundation for social and economic well being within the community where you live. The Canadian Council of Learning states; “Literacy is about more than just words and meaning. It is important because it affects peoples’ lives directly, im-

pacting their chances of employment, level of income and type of occupation. Research show that higher literacy skills can lead to better jobs, increased incomes and greater productivity. Literacy skills also affect social status, level of political participation, opportunities for cultural expression, health, the survival of languages, access to social services and opportunities to learn. Having good literacy skills enhances a country’s quality of life by reducing poverty, lowering unemployment, lessening the need for public assistance and encouraging better parenting.” Good literacy skills are a vital part of a child’s education as they grow within our communities.

Schools provide the opportunities to gain these skills, as well as community literacy and learning outreach programs. The Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach Program, administered through Yellowhead Community Services, is gearing up for the Postmedia Raise a Reader Day, to be held in the community on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Raise a Reader Day is the major fundraiser for youth literacy programs over the upcoming 12 months in Barriere and area. Every dollar raised during Raise a Reader Day in Barriere will stay in the community, and most importantly, every dollar raised will be matched by the government.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, volunteers in bright orange t-shirts will be out and about in Barriere hawking a special edition of the Kamloops This Week newspaper for donations to the Raise a Reader Program in Barriere. You will find them at the elementary and high schools first thing in the morning, and within the business community and downtown core from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please lend your support to this worthwhile fundraiser, your donations will not only help to provide literacy and learning programs for our youth, but will also be contributing to the social and economic well being of your own community. If you would like to make a

donation towards the Raise-aReader fundraiser in Barriere ahead of Sept. 22, please call Marnie Pfeifer and she will be glad to pick up your cheque. Marnie can be reached at 250672-0301. All donations of over $25 will receive a receipt by mail if requested. If you would like more information on Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach programs contact Literacy Outreach Coordinator Jill Hayward at: jill.h@ yellowheadcs.ca, or call 250-3198023, or Yellowhead Community Services 250-672-9773. Let’s all join together to help increase literacy in our community! See you on Tuesday, Sept. 22!

Expanded laboratory services now offered at the Barriere Health Centre Submitted by Interior Health Patients requiring laboratory testing will now benefit from expanded lab services in Interior Health, thanks to the addition of Barriere’s newest health-care professional. Paula Clow, a medical laboratory assistant, began work

at the Barriere Health Centre on Sept. 14. She will provide regular outpatient service on Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with clinic hours set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Blood draws, electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other urgent tests will be available on site. “We knew there was a community need

for regular lab testing, which had been missing due to recruitment challenges,” says Iwona Szczepanski, director of Lab Operations for Interior Health West. “We’re really happy to have found a solution with Paula, as this will provide a more consistent and sustainable service to Barriere residents.” Previously, a com-

bined laboratory and X-ray technologist (CLXT) worked full time in Barriere, dividing the work between the two services. That employee left in December 2014 to pursue other opportunities. Interior Health began recruiting for another CLXT, but was challenged to attract a new candidate – the CLXT position is, in fact, a

Patients in Barriere will soon have access to diabetes care closer to home Submitted by Interior Health Interior Health has hired RN Angela Semrick as a new certified diabetes educator at the Barriere Health Centre. Starting Sept. 11, she will spend one day per week providing diabetes education, in addition to her regular role as a public health nurse. “People in Barriere will already be familiar with Angela and the great work she does,” says Sharlene Lively, Interior Health’s Community Integrated Health Services rural manager responsible for Barriere. “We’re so pleased that she will be able to add this new role to her responsibilities. It’s such great news for Barriere residents who live with diabetes.” Lively says a diabetes educator previously provided service about four hours once every two weeks at the health centre. However, after that nurse resigned, patients trav-

elled to either Clearwater or 9731, or see your family physiKamloops to access this spe- cian for referral. cialized service. “We knew there were patients with diabetes in the region – it’s one of our country’s most prevalent chronic diseases,” Lively says. “We identified this as a community need, and that’s why we hired Angela and expanded the service to one day each week.” Semrick will spend the first few weeks planning and organizing the program, and then will begin seeing patients on Fridays. For more information on how to access the program, contact Photo submitted the Barriere Health Angela Semrick is the new certified diabeCentre at 250-672- tes educator at the Barriere Health Centre.

rarity in health care. In the interim, Interior Health offered lab and X-ray services by casual and interim employees, as they were available. However, recognizing the community’s need for both services on a more consistent basis, and taking into consideration patient volumes, a decision was made to divide the

position and seek a full-time medical laboratory assistant and a part-time X-ray technologist. With the lab assistant hired, the focus will shift to seeking a permanent solution for the X-ray services. “Planning is currently underway for staffing for diagnostic imaging services,” says Kim Perris, Diagnos-

tic Imaging director for Interior Health West. “It’s important this service meets the needs of Barriere’s patient volumes, so we’re doing this in consultation with our local physicians who know best what those volumes look like.” For more information, contact the Barriere Health Centre at 250-672-9731.

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The Fall Fair exhibit hall winners of 2015 By Lisa Quiding Star/Journal The exhibit hall at Barriere Curling Rink was packed to the brim with entries showcasing everything from canned produce to photography from all age groups in the community. The colourful displays featured some tasty treats and some talented artists. Congratulations to this years trophy winners:

Heather Wiebe was awarded the L. Larson Family Award of the Top Hall Exhibitor Dorothy and Joe Schulte was awarded the Brian and Susan Bondar Aggregate Trophy for the highest points in the Fruits and Vegetables Section Andy Sabo was awarded the Rhu Castle Cup for the Best of Show in the wine Ian Jones was award the the Best

Susan and Brian Bondar presents Dorothy and Joe Schulte with the Susan and Brian Bondar Aggregate Trophy.

Bale of Hay Margaret Edgar was awarded the M. W. Dewey Fibre Arts Trophy Betty Foot was awarded the Inge Rainer Memorial Home Canning Aggregate Trophy Jean Webber was awarded the Leone Woodward Memorial Aggregate Trophy for Flowers Pierre Tremblay was awarded the Ron Smith Memorial Award for “Best

in Show” Woodworking Eva-Mae Ekins was awarded Hank Searle Memorial Trophy for High Aggregate in Boys and Girls Schoolwork Caydence Ewart and Eva-Mae Ekins tied for the Brian and Susan Bondar Aggregate Trophy for the Boys and Girls Vegetable Section and Loreliei Rogers was awarded the North Thompson Fall Fair “Best Scarecrow”

Sylvia Chivers presents the L. Larson Family Award for the Hall Grand Aggregate (top hall exhibitor) to winner Heather Wiebe. More photos on page 19 Photos submitted

“When you need us, we’re close by” When a death occurs, we are here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day. If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

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SPORTS Barriere teen win 3rd place the Kamloops Mud Drags By Lisa Quiding Star/Journal About 64 racers invaded Whispering Pines raceway for the second annual Kamloops Mud Drags this past weekend including Barriere teen Darby Myram. Darby had some

phenomenal runs winning her third place in the mud drags and third in quad drags. This very proud young lady would like to thank her dad and also Ross Beverage for trusting her to take the wheel off his bagger “untamed”.

Barriere team take third place on her quad in the quad drags.

(above) Darby Myram holds up her winnings (left) Darby takes third place in the mud drags.

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The rodeo results are in Margaret Houben Star/Journal The 2015 Rodeo results are in from the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo (NTFF&R). The first place winners in each division are as follows: Bareback - Cash Kerner from Savona, riding Spirit In The Sky, with a score of 78. Calf Roping - Cody Brett from Silver Valley, Alberta, with a score of 8.3. Saddle Bronc - Steve Hohmann from Quesnel, riding Barbarella, with a score of 70. Steer Wrestling - Norm Breen from Princeton, with a score of 6.3. Breakaway Roping - Sarah Newman from Kamloops, with a score of 2.7. Junior Steer Riding - Blaine Manuel from 150 Mile House, with a score of 72. Ladies Barrel Racing - Kirsten Gjerde from Prince George, with a score of 17.054. Junior Barrel Racing - Taylor Cherry from Quesnel, with a score of 17.366. Pee Wee Barrel Racing - Taylan James from Cache Creek, with a score of 17.544. Junior Breakaway Roping Brooke Wharry from Langley, with a score of 3.0. Team Roping - Logan Bonnett and Keely Bonnett from Ponoka, Alberta, with a score of 5.2.

Bull Riding - Deyman Radcliff from Interlakes, riding Full Throttle, with a score of 81. There were no contestants for the Ladies Steer Undecorating competition. With the 2015 Rodeo season wrapping up, the top 10 in each class have been determined for the Finals in Quesnel on Sept. 11-13. As the finals begin, the following contestants are leading in their competitions: Bareback - Cash Kerner from Savona. Saddle Bronc - Kaila Mussell from Chilliwack. Bull Riding - Ty Hamill from Kamloops. Tie Down Ropers - Steve Lloyd from Quesnel. Steer Wrestling - Wade McNolty from 150 Mile House. Breakaway Roping - Rike Wieth from Cache Creek. Ladies Barrel Racing Joleen Seitz from Savona. Junior Barrel Racing - Taylor Cherry from Quesnel. Pee Wee Barrel Racing - Riley Beier from Vanderhoof. Junior Steer Riding - Blaine Manuel from 150 Mile House. (Owen Hawkings from Barriere currently second in this class.) Team Roping - Logan Wharry from Langley and Troy Eil from Westbank. The results of the Finals will be reported in one of the next issues of this paper.

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“Let’s Move” gets moving at the Ridge Submitted Let’s Move Studio from Kamloops has brought Kickboxing, Hoop Dance, Creative

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2014 TAX SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be ordered for sale by public auction on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, B. C. It should be noted that the sale of a property will be cancelled if the delinquent taxes are paid in full before the above date and time. Folio 1470.320

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1. The tax sale is held each year on the last Monday of September at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. The lowest amount for which parcels may be sold is the “Upset Price”. The Upset Price includes: a) delinquent and arrears taxes plus interest to date of sale; b) current years taxes plus penalty; c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and d) $84.30 for the Land Title Office fees. 3. The highest bidder at or above the upset price shall be declared the purchaser. If no bids are received, the District shall be declared the purchaser. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, money order or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day. 4. The purchaser has no legal rights to the property until one year has expired from the date of the tax sale. 5. The owner has one year in which to redeem the property; paying back the upset price plus interest accrued to the date of redemption. 6. At redemption, the purchaser is paid back their bid plus interest accrued from the date of the tax sale. 7. Title to property not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to the purchaser. 8. The purchaser will be responsible to pay the Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property at the time of the transfer of the title. 9. The Property Purchase Tax Act rates are 1% on the first $200,000. of the fair market value and 2% on the balance. 10. The municipality makes no representation, expressed or implied, as to the condition or quality of the property(ies) for sale. Nora Johnson, Collector

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Will aStreet new camera make better style photography atphotographers? the Fall Fair “Every year when rides, challenges for I received an email the other day from a photographer comes at photography. the children likeShe wall who is trying to earnsummer some money around climbing, and even a had been submitting“They printsstretch to companies that purchase a motorized bull that stock photography, but has‘cross not the had any luck. Discourbanner quickly dislodged main in town might even the athaged, she wondered if street her problem be most that her feel letic ofimages, riders. and camera wasn’t making“You highcanenough quality somethin’s happenin’ There were all thought purchasing a new camera withsorts moreofmegapixels in the air… people sellmight be the answer. “County fair, county ing cowboy hats, I began by saying that fair, she should keep on submitting clothing, jewelry and “Everybody much to list photography and suggested she intake atoo look at more her style town’ll be there here. And one lady and preferences in photography and to determine if there “So come on, hey almost accosted me, is a niche market thatwe’re fits goin’ her subjects. down demanding I try out I suppose any excusethere…” is a good enough to getwax a new her boot and Brucethat, Springsteen – Ileather camera. I am OK with however, am notpreservative. sure that County Fair (I will say my boots “more megapixels” is the answer. Where I live in never looked better.) As long as I have been inColumbia, photographyOh, photographers British and the food. have blamed theirthe failures on their cameras. It used and to months of Au- The inviting gust and September punishing, yep, that’s be that photographers wanting to become professional, see 35mm communities’ word I format am gowould discard their and buy athemedium large and small hosting to use for the camera because they believed it was necessary to take ing end of summer smell of all kinds of professional pictures. Then they would decide their picfairs. mouthwatering foods Thisenough, year, same that one confronts tures still weren’t good soasthey would sell theiras last, I drove thinking north far as the enMamiya to buy a Hasselblad, thataway would really to the small town of trance gate. Enticing allow them to takeBarriere, professional pictures. parked my everyone to make the That attitude and rationale aboutnext cameras car, gave the smiling stop at hasn’t one of at the gate cou- theformat food venders. changed, only nowlady instead of amedium cameras ple bucks and strolled picture the answer is a bigger sensor with more The pixels, and,makof into the excitement ing possibilities imcourse, the belief that one camera company might be betof the North Thomp- mediately assaults ter than the other. son Fall Fair packed those of us with camWill different camera models and eras. moreWhat megapixels with exhibits of loto photocalthe produce, make a difference to imagepoultry, quality? graph? Well, maybe. Perlivestock, all sorts of Well, it’s all excithaps it could depend upon what an image buyer wants arts and crafts, lots ing. and how large the of finaloutdoor image fishows le needs to be. Research Last year I spent into that means pages of confusing charts and of that included a ro- most of myhours time phodeo, trick riders, sev- tographing the rodeo, reading other photographer’s opinions. eralto different horse but I believe we need be comfortable withafter ourdiscussions cameras competitions, an and encouragement and learn how to make them perform the best. I taught action packed mid- from the many phophotography for many years and I was always amazed at way with amusement tographers I have met how much money students spent on camera equipment in order to achieve an A grade, when all they needed to do was learn better techniques. I am not saying that one shouldn’t get the newest and

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John E n ma n online that excel in 105mm lens and exbest photographic equipment available. street photography, I tended my camera My advice to makestrap thesochoice dedecided to is dedicate I couldthe point pending on the one my time this yearkind to of andphotography shoot from the photographing the hip the as I camera released isn’t the likes to do. However, people to I saw wandershutter. I think I can going make a person become a better ing or performing in hear the laughing photographer. the midway. coming from some I write thisbe-I amofbeginning wonIAs have written those moreto skilled fore about about my admiand experienced at der that last statement. If a phoration of those that this typecamera, of photogtographer purchases a new they are proficient at wan- raphy than I. Yep, get really andcontrol shoot, dering cityexcited streetsandI go hadout little and shoot. More shooting equals more creating stories with over what I was aimthe way and they when pho- all ingisat.said I didand get some practice done tograph the people. butfor I more practice is whatviewable actuallyshots, makes Readers will recall also got lots of imaI better photographer. discussed my frus- ages that showed the With thatsummer rationale if a tration last topwe of could people’ssay heads in Anacortes, Washandcamera a great every quantity person bought a new six ington, I tried of seems sky. How did those or eightwhen months (that about how using a DSLR with gunslingers in the old fast new models are appearing) then that a big 24-70mm lens west hit their target? means person wouldMaybe be improving mountedaon it. PeoI need toat least twice year. Gosh, in two ple saw me acoming put some beeryears cans a with thatwould big packon times a fence rail and person be four better than age and when I got practice like I saw when he/she started! close enough to grab actor Alan Ladd do Hmm… thatinreasoning I should a picture theywith almost a movie I watched tell that photographer go ahead and leaned towards me to lasttoweek. Or better see what I wasaphotoyet, I have buy herself new camera with aasfriend many graphing. No chance with one of those expixels as she can afford. of being inconspicu- citing little Fuji 100 if after herI wonder hours ifof ousNevertheless, or assuming cameras. research she can’t make a decision on stealth mode. I took beer cans (full) This newtime to hisher house inwhich cameraI toover spend money, brought a will cropped of putting themof my advice be tostead study the work frame DSLR and on the fence, I could successful photographers in her subject area, and spend lots of time experimenting and practicing with the camera she has.

Library System boosts French collection

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supplémentaire de matériel en français.” The increased French collection is primarily The TNRD Library System has recently in- focused on children’s and youth material and creased its French collection, thanks to the finan- should better meet the needs of the local Francial support of the Province of British Colum- cophone community as well as those students bia through the Regional District of Nanaimo enrolled in French Immersion and their families. The new French titles will be housed at the and the Canada-British Columbia Cooperation Agreement on Official Languages for the addi- North Kamloops and Kamloops libraries, but at any of the Library System’s tional purchase of French material. “The concern we’ve gotwill forbe available will wait at mouths, becoming Cam Fortems branches.more vulnerable to predators du district régional salmonThomp— though Kamloops This Week “La bibliothèquemigrating son- Nicola reconnaît le soutien financier de la temperatures have a and disease. province de la Colombie-Briannique par leimproved biais Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from is lowetstream levels,” he Cartwright said While water temperatures du district régionallot de — Nanaimo de l’Entente the Lower North Thompson Valley. recent The STAR/JOURNAL de collaboration said. Colombie Britannique light rains have helped only have declined in Southern In- CanadaKeeping valley residents informed! en matière des langues ciellestributaries pour l’achatsuch as slightly. In offi small terior rivers, returning salmon

Despite cooling period, salmon still face record-low water levels

still face record-low stream levels. The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ latest sockeye report shows stream and river temperatures well below the danger levels of 19C or 20C seen earlier this year. But, continuing drought poses a hazard for returning sockeye, regional manager Stu Cartwright said.

Louis Creek, a tributary of the North Thompson, Cartwright said fish don’t have enough volume to enter. The province has made drought declarations throughout the Southern Interior, encouraging water users to reduce their use in order to conserve water for salmon. When sockeye cannot enter streams due to low levels, they

The low numbers will make worse a large decline in salmon expected to return this year. The Pacific Salmon Commission now estimates about 2.4-million sockeye will return to the Fraser system this year, down 60 per cent from a preseason estimate. The Adams River run estimate is down to about 300,000 fish from the early estimate of 1.2 million.

John Enman Photo

Street photography, whether at an event like a country fair, in a bustling city, or on some quiet back lane, is about photographing society around us. convince, or bribe, city, or on some quiet by Diane Arbus. him to lend that cam- back lane, is about They, and many othus with era to me next time I photographing soci- ers have leftPhotos submitted by John Enman their own styles of want to try. ety around us. Photography failures may not always be the fault of photograyour camera, be sure to street I searched online Some photograaffect each forlook some pho- options phers’ before shoot for the aphy at street all of your making newthat purchase. tography tips. Here challenge, and some viewer on an emoare a few I could find. wander the city as tional level. These are my 1. Use a wide-an- a release of stress for this gle lens. from everyday ex- thoughts 2. Get close. istence, and oth- week. Contact me at 3. Look for juxta- ers because of their www.enmanscamera. position. need to make some com or emcam@telus. 4. Focus on the es- statement about the net. Stop by Enman’s sential. world in which they Camera at 423 Tran5. Look for the live. I wonder at the quille Road in Kamlight and shadows “Decisive Moment” loops. Help reduce potential larval development habitat for mosquitoes! Safely dispose And if you want an 6. Look at the of prolific French any old you have collecting and sitting around experienced photog- your property! foregroundof and thetiresphotographer Henriwater please call me background. The Thompson-Nicola C a r t i e r - B r e sRegional s o n , rapher District is sponsoring a free tire 7. Tell a story. the journalistic at 250-371-3069. collection or program this fall where residents can drop off old used I also sell an inStreet photogra- style of Leica toting passenger vehicle or transport tractor-trailer tires phy, whether at an Robert Doisneau, or teresting selection of (no agricultural tires, please) with or without rims between photographic event like a country the harsh images of used 10 am and 3 pm fair, in a bustling marginalized people equipment. on the following dates and locations:

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Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes 6 tablespoons butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 pound fettuccini pasta 1 onion, diced 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 3 cups milk 1 cup half-and-half 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 8 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup sour cream

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Directions In a large skillet over medium heat combine chicken, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Saute onion, 2 cloves garlic, and mushrooms until onions are transparent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Slowly add milk and half-and-half, stirring until smooth and creamy. Stir in Parmesan and Colby-Monterey Jack cheeses; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken mixture, tomatoes and sour cream. Serve over cooked fettuccini.

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250-674-2674 Sept 17: North Thompson Communities Foundation AGM 7pm Clw Public Library. 422 Murle Crescent, Clearwater Sept 18-19: Little Britches Rodeo Finals @ NTFF Grounds Sept 19: Barriere Curling rink hosting Flea Market. To rent table call Jane @ 250-672-9391, starts @ 9:00AM-1:00PM Sept 20: The Community Terry Fox Run at the Barriere Bandshell Registration is at 10am with the walk, run or ride starting at 11am. To purchase a T-Shirt, make a donation or for more information, contact Kathy Cooper at 250-6725758 ordoug_cooper@telus.net. Sept 22: Raise a reader Day in Barriere - Call 250.319.8023 to volunteer or make a donation. Sept 24-28: Provincial Winter Fair- NT Fairgrounds Sep 26: Stomp’n Toy Run, meet at Barriere AG @ 11am, toy run starts @ noon. For more info call 250-819-3205 Sept. 26: Kamloops Celiac Chapter is hosting a one day Conference @ Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way in Kamloops. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more info go to: www.kamloopsceliac.org or call Diane @ 250-3183543 or email: murren@telus.net Sept 17: Little Fort Coffee House Open Mic doors open at 6:30pm. Call 250-672-5116 everyone welcome $4 admission Musicians n/c Oct 3: Vital Tools for Success. I day workshop for Nonprofits. Liability insurance, grant writing, etc. 9:30-3pm at the Ridge. $5 includes coffee & lunch 250-672-0033

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Ocy. 21: Barriere and District Heritage Society AGM 1pm at the Station House Oct. 21-22: BC Cancer Agency Screening Mammography Program will be at DHMH. Call 1-800-663-9203 for appointment 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 Craft Group: Tues. 6:30-8:39 Barriere Employment Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in winter, atx Museum in summer. Barriere & District Seniors Events: Whist - Mon. 7pm, Carpet Bowling - Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 10am-12, Fun Cards Wed. 1:30pm, Breakfast - every 3rd Sun. at 8am Barriere Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House Hwy 5. 10am-2pm (May - Nov.) Barriere Youth Group - Fridays ages 12-18 at the Ridge 7-10pm. Enjoy activities, sports and more. 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

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. 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 Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Rd. 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934 Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916. Barriere Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome. Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. 672-0029 Barriere Genealogy: once a mth at the Library, except Jul/ Aug. For dates/times call 250-672-9330. Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip. 250-6729391. Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Community Quilters: Every Thurs. 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. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill 250-319-8023. 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.: Wednesdays, 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. 6725660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-6742135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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Information Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Clearwater 250-674-2135, Barriere 250-672-6444, or North Thompson Valley 1-855-674-2135

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Thank you to all of my family and friends from near and far. I was so surprised to see there was a beautiful 90th birthday party planned for me. And it was all kept a secret. The gathering was very nice and so well organized. It was very nice to see everyone and to share my day with them. Special thank you to everyone. ~ Gertie

CANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

Coming Events Hospital Auxiliary Dessert Extravaganza & more! Saturday, Oct. 3 7-10 pm, KOA Banquet Rm For tickets contact Gail 250-674-3521

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Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall 72 Taren Dr. Open to Everyone For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026 Do you need help with reading, writing or math? FREE confidential adult tutoring available. • Clearwater Literacy 250-674-3530 • Barriere Literacy 250-672-9773

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS HIP OR Knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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Long Term couple wanted to manage small cow / calf operation. Experience in herd health,calving,seeding, spraying, haying, fencing, equipment maintenance, extensive yard/garden tasks. Love of gardening is required. Nonsmoker, light to non-drinker.

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Poultry Six Buff Orpington spring roosters, $14. ea, 1 or all; 2 barnyard roosters, $8. ea; 1 reg Southdown ram, 3 yrs old, $275. Leave msg 250-672-9218

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Appliances For sale: Washer & dryer in good working order. $395/pair obo. Call 250-587-6151

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Moving & Storage • Indoor Storage Units • Ofﬁce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & exposure 250-674-0145 info@oncallservices.ca 851 Yellowhead Hwy 5

HUGE RANCH EQUIPMENT ESTATE SALE Saturday, September 19th @ 10:30 am. Lone Butte, B.C. Check our website for location and a full listing plus pictures. www.bclivestock.bc.ca Phone 250-573-3939 FMI

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Homebased Products For sale: Xmas baking? Gifts? Preorder; nuts, seeds, dried fruit for November delivery. Call Tammy 250-672-0121

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Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 27th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 120 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 18 2 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 19, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days ENTRANCE at WEST SIDE OF building (backside) Table Rental 250-379-2587 Red worms & worm castings for sale - for gardeners & fishermen ... year round. Dunster BC. 250-968-4340, email flatheadcitycanada@yahoo.ca •

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BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE - SPRUCE - FIR PULP LOGS Please call NORM WILCOX (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 706-9728 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

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Food Products Health: Delicious nutritious organic premium dried blueberries, mangos, almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, pumpkin, hemp seeds. Order deadline Sept. 25. Ph. 250-672-0121

Garage Sales Clearwater Yard sale Sat. & Sun. Sept 19 & 20 #16 Dutch Lk MH Park Ridge Rd. 9 am - 4 pm Hand knit sweaters and misc items.

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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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STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer Madness Sale! All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call Now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Sporting Goods ATHLETES: preorder today nuts, seeds, dates, chia seeds trail mix. Excellent protein, omegas, energy. alexander.philip5.2@gmail.com Two new canoes (fiberglass); 1- 16’ $575; 1- 14’ $575. One of the most stable canoes in the marketplace. Built by Laramore. Ph. 250-674-2334

Show Home Now Selling $139,000 16 ft wide deluxe home on concrete foundation. Bonus heat pump incl. Kindly refer to our website for full details. www.Thompson-Crossing.com Homes for sale in Clearwater Ph. 250-587-6151

Lots Two very desirable building lots — 542, & 518 Oriole Way, Barriere, BC. $49,900. each. Call 250-587-6151

3 bdrm house located at the end of quiet street in Blackpool. Lg yd, garage, garden shed incl. $800/mo + dd. Ref. req. NP, NS. Avail Nov. 1. Ph. 250-587-6469 Vavenby: Nice clean 3bdrm house w/bsmt, carport, & storage sheds on half acre, w/river view. F/S, W/D, $900/mo, $450/dd Call 587-370-0077

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Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood. 750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

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THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime. Affiliated with North American Baptist Association. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)

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ITA continues to support trades training in Kamloops School District Industry Training Authority The Kamloops School District will receive $30,000 from the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) program support for the 2015-16 school year. The funds will support the Kamloops School District in placing SSA students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 with local employers to attain practical experience. Students will “earn while they learn” and gain credit towards their high school diploma and the apprenticeship

Finding the Right Footwear Autumn is upon us! The air is crisp; the leaves are beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red. Scarves and sweaters are being pulled out of storage and it’s time to squeeze your feet back into shoes....ugh! How can you make a painless transition from sandals to shoes? Check out our Ten Tips for finding the right shoes for you: 1. Plan your trip for the afternoon. Your feet naturally expand throughout the day, and while running or walking. Shoes should fit your feet when they’re at their largest. 2. Find a salesperson who will measure your feet. You should get measured every time you buy new shoes. Feet change size with age, often growing larger and wider. If one foot is larger than the other, buy a size that fits the larger foot. 3. If you wear orthotics, take them with you! You may need to go up a half size to accommodate your orthotics. 4. Wear the socks that you’ll be wearing in the shoes. As the seasons grow colder you may wear a thicker sock. You’ll want shoes that can accommodate the extra thickness, and be comfortable at the same time. 5. Stand up and go for a walk in the shoes. Have about a half inch of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. As you walk, your foot will press forward and you need this space to accommodate that movement. Wiggle your toes to see if you have enough room in the “toe-box” to accommodate your forefoot or any areas of pain such as a corn or bunion. 6. Take a tracing of your foot with you to save time and effort. Place the shoe on top of your tracing, and if the shoe is narrower or shorter than the tracing, don’t even try it on. If the ball of your foot feels compressed in a particular shoe, try a wider size. Buying shoes that are a half-size bigger, but not any wider, won’t necessarily solve the problem. 7. Trust your own comfort level rather than a shoe’s size or description. Sizes vary between manufacturers. No matter how comfortable an advertisement claims those shoes are, you are the real judge. 8. Feel the inside of the shoes for any tags, seams, or other material that might irritate your foot. 9. Examine the soles. Are they sturdy enough to provide protection from sharp objects? Do they provide cushioning? “Test-walk” on hard surfaces as well as carpet to see how the shoe feels on both. 10. Good-quality shoes can be pricey. Even though the initial outlay is costly, on a per day basis they are worth it – $180 shoes are only $0.50 per day. $0.50 a day is well worth your comfort and mobility! For more information please call Colleen at 250-819-1632

portion of their trades training. “The ITA funding enables our district to fund a support co-ordinator who is instrumental in assisting our students to find and maintain job placements in trades based industries,” said Sheryl Lindquist, district principal, secondary transitions. “These positions count toward credit for high school, and more importantly help students examine future career possibilities. “Students get a head start on choosing which field they want to pursue an education while earning money that can be used to help pay for that choice,” Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “This is a win-win opportunity.” “Our province’s potential doesn’t lie only in natural resources, it’s also in our young people,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “That’s why a head start on apprenticeship training is an excellent investment in B.C.’s future.” Last year’s SSA registration numbers were the highest they have been since the 2009 prerecession years. In 2014-15, 1,048 students registered in SSA programs across B.C., representing an increase of more than 10 per cent over 2013-14. “The youth play a pivotal role in sustaining BC’s future economic boom,” ITA chief executive officer Gary Herman said. “There are more skilled tradespeople retiring from the workforce than entering it, so we need to support the youth in trades training so they are ready to respond to the increasing demand in the labour market.” ITA partners with the Ministry of Education to deliver four youth programs focused on awareness building of skilled trades careers, practical work experience and apprenticeship technical training: SKILLS EXPLORATION 10-12; ACE-IT; SSA; AND YES-2-IT.

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National Forest Week in the North Thompson Celebrating the Valley's greatest natural resource, Sept. 20 – 26 Submitted National Forest Week 2015 is now here! During National Forest Week (NFW), Canadians are invited to learn more about our forest legacy and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, history and future. Communities, families

and individuals of both rural and urban settings are linked to our forests—their health is our health. Although special activities are promoted across Canada, National Forest Week remains first and foremost a challenge to individual Canadians to learn more about their forest heritage and support greater recognition of this valuable resource.

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Wells Gray Community Forest plans week full of events Field tour to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to look at WGCF operations in the Clearwater area – and there will be a free lunch provided Submitted This year during National Forest Week (Sept. 20 – 26) a number of activities will be

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of healthy sustainable forests. In July Wells Gray Community Forest’s community forest advisory committee (CFAC) put out a call to Clearwater residents to help organize events for National Forest Week. Members from the Chamber of Commerce answered the call and a group was formed to take on this task. This group has been working hard to ensure there will be an event for each day of National Forest Week that will be of interest to as wide a range of people as possible, such as forest professionals, tourism industry, seniors, children and the general public. The theme of the events will be to follow up on two of the key challenges identified by the residents of

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Wells Gray Country in the Healthy ForestsHealthy Communities public forums held in 2011 and 2013 in Clearwater. These key challenges are: local influences in forest land decisions, and education and training. On Monday, Sept 21, there will be two events. Forest Practices Board member Del Williams will speak about a recent audit report on the effectiveness of Forest Stewardship Plans where they asked the question are FSPs useful for public review and comment? The target audience will

be forest professionals but the general public is welcome to attend. For more information contact Bas at delaneyb@telus.net. The second event will be a walk along the Clearwater River Trail for the Girl Guides. The girls will learn about food and medicine plants from Sharon Neufeld. On Sept 22 there will be a field tour of Wells Gray Community Forest operations led by the general manager. Lunch will be provided, compliments of the community forest. On Sept 23, there will be a special evening presenta-

tion by Peter Rennie, Thompson Okanagan Region's visual landscape forester. Peter will present research findings on the public's response to the visual impacts of different forestry practices and how the results of these research projects are used to develop management guidelines, and can influence government policy. For information contact Heather at h2maclennan@gmail.com. The organizing group is also working with Simpcw First Nation on a tree planting ceremony for National Tree (Sept. 23).

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On Sept 24, two tours, one hour each, of a local mill has been organized. For more information contact Isabell at imhadford@telus.net. On Sept 25 there will be a Forest Walk. The discussion will focus on identifying forest health issues in our local forests. Some fun activities are also being planned for the Raft River Elementary School kids. An information table will be set up at Clearwater Farmers' Market on Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be more information provided on the events as to times and locations. Sign-up sheets will be available for the Community Forest tour, professional workshop, evening presentation and mill tour. Come out and enjoy our local forests. Look for the calendar of events in this supplement. Thank you to the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation for the funding provided to put on the events.

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BARRIERE – Local recreational trails in the KamloopsNorth Thompson area are being cleared and cattle range fencing will be repaired by two local Aboriginal people who are getting work experience in forestry and agriculture. This is thanks to nearly $171,000 in a governmentfunded partnership with the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. “The LNTCFS is pleased to have the Government of B.C. funding this project,” said Mike Francis, the manager of Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS). “Participants develop skills and gain valuable work experience transferable to forestry, range, and other natural resourcerelated industries. The trail networks created provide opportunities for enhanced tourCinamen Lampreau and Brody Lampreau clear trails near Barriere as part of a Job ism and outdoor Creation Program grant given to Lower North Thompson Community Forest. recreation, while the Photo courtesy of Lower North Thompson Community Forest silviculture and range work promote healthy Employer Partnerships only more recreation and have repaired forest and range areas program, which was opportunities for trail three km of fencing in the Lower North introduced in April users but ranchers will on Dixon Mountain. Thompson Valley.” 2012 as part of the benefit as well,” comThey are also learning The workers are Employment Program mented Terry Lake, about invasive spegaining forestry skills of BC. MLA for Kamloopscies and have treated and will be clearing 56 “Both the agriNorth Thompson. km of recreation trails Dixon and Skull Government is takMountains for noxious culture and forestry on Skull Mountain, sectors in the Barriere ing action to address weeds. The one-year the Hoover Nature the rapidly changproject wraps up at the area are going to Trail and Orchard benefit from this ing labour market. end of March 2016. Lake. They are also Community and Government creThis project is learning about silEmployer Partnership. ated the B.C. Skills funded through the viculture and have It will provide not for Jobs Blueprint to Community and already planted 5,000 seedlings in the Lower North Thompson Community Forest. “Thanks to this project, I am gaining training and work experience operating chain saws and brush saws,” said Brody Lampreau, project participant. “I enjoy working outdoors and this project is helping me further my career goals.” In the Skull Mountain area, the workers have already Brookfield Centre & 201, 365 Murtle Cres. Clearwater, BC 250-674-3122 cleared three km of BROOKFIELD MALL • CLEARWATER • 674-3122 BROOKFIELD MALL • CLEARWATER • 674-3122 cattle access routes

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Looking at a lake in the forest East Barriere Lake is a shimmering blue jewel in the distnace when viewed from a Lower North Thompson Community Forest cutblock. Maintaining visual quality objectives (in other words, what the cutblock looks like from the lake) is a constant concern with foresters. Photo courtesy of Lower North Thompson Community Forest

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but the one least likely to be kept as a pet. It’s definitely not your cute-and-cuddly type. The porcupine is also one of our most lackadaisical animals, it does not move far nor does it move very fast. It takes a lot to excite this prickly mammal. The porcupine has been estimated to have 30,000 quills. There are none on the muzzle, legs and under parts of the body. Each hollow quill is attached to a muscle that pulls it upright when the animal is alarmed. The business end of the hollow quill has several dozen small black barbs that work the quill further in.

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History of National Forest Week Submitted Established circa 1920 as Forest Fire Prevention Week, the intention was to encourage greater public awareness towards Canada's forests. At the time, there was no apparent shortage of trees for industrial expansion – the greatest threat came from forest fires. Since then National Forest Week, as it was renamed in 1967, has evolved to encompass the many and varied human and environmental aspects of Canada's forest resources.

Although activities are promoted across Canada, National Forest Week remains first and foremost a challenge to Canadians to learn about their forest heritage and support greater recognition.

National Forest Week is observed annually during the last full week of September, Sunday through Saturday. National Tree Day is observed on the Wednesday of National Forest Week.

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Public urged to use common sense with bears Ministry of Environment VICTORIA – This time of year, bears throughout the province are out and about searching and competing for available food sources while gearing up for the winter months. It’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure bears don’t have to be destroyed for public safety. What can YOU do in urban areas? • Use bear-proof waste containers or keep garbage secured in the house, garage or shed until pickup day and return the containers to the secure site once they are emptied. • Pick ripe and fallen fruit daily and remove any unused fruit trees. • Use bird feeders only in winter. Keep the ground free of seeds and nuts. • Clean the barbecue grill after each use,

and store it in a secure area. • Bring pet food dishes inside and store the pet food inside. • Do not add meat products or uncooked food to compost. Turn it regularly and keep it covered. • Use electric fencing to protect attractants such as chickens, beehives, compost bins and fruit trees. • If residents spot a bear, they are advised to remain calm, keep away from the bear and bring children and pets indoors, if possible. • People should never approach a bear and should not run from it, as bears can move very quickly. • Once a bear has left the area, residents should check their yards to ensure there are no attractants available. • Work with your neighbours and municipal government to create a “Bear Smart” Community.

The most effective way to reduce humanwildlife interactions is to secure food attractants, such as garbage. Communities where attractants are managed properly, such as “Bear Smart” communities, have seen significant declines in bear conflict calls, and the number of bears destroyed. Kamloops, Squamish, Whistler, Lions Bay, Port Alberni, Naramata and New Denver are designated “Bear Smart”. What can YOU do when hiking in bear country? • Make sure someone knows your plans. Before your trip, leave names, trip plans and date of return with friends or family. • Carry bear spray, keep it accessible and know how to use it. • Go with friends. Bears are less likely to approach people in groups. Check each other’s position often

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and remember that the larger the group, the less likely a bear will hang around. • Keep young children close to you. Children can be particularly at risk because they are small and make erratic movements.

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• Forest Practices Board Report on FSP’s in BC 4:00-5:30pm Dutch Lake Community Centre • Girl Guides Plant Identification 3:30-5:00pm

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• Wells Gray Community Forest Field Tour with lunch provided 10:00am-2:00pm

September 23

• National Plant a Tree Day - Simpcw First Fish Ceremony Site • Visuals: Public Perception Research Presentation 7:00pm Dutch lake Community Centre

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• Mill Tours 2 tours 1 hour each between 2:00 to 4:00pm

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• Forest Walk with Friday morning group 9:00am • Elementary School activities

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• Avoid areas with typical bear food sources. These include berry patches, grain fields, garbage pits, beehives and anywhere you can see an animal carcass. • Watch for fresh bear signs. If the signs look like they were made recently, quickly and calmly leave the area. • Avoid being out at dusk, night or dawn. Although bear encounters can happen at any time of day, bears are most active at dusk, night and dawn. Under the Wildlife Act, it is illegal to feed or attract dangerous wildlife, such as bears. Penalties can be as high as $100,000 in fines and one year in prison. Learn more: To learn more about how you can do your part to reduce bear conflicts, and for information on becoming a “Bear Smart” community, visit: www.env.gov. bc.ca/wld/bearsmart/ and https://wildsafebc. com/

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Mike Larock and Megan Hanacek It is hard to imagine the moniker Super Natural British Columbia holding up if our province didn’t have such vast forests. Almost 60 per cent of the land base in B.C. is forested and 94 per cent of the land is publicly owned. The fact that the majority of land is owned by the public makes B.C. unique in the world. Because the public is the primary landowner in the province, you have a responsibility to understand how that land is being managed and to speak up if you have concerns. The good news is that you, the public is not alone. BC Forest professionals are located in every corner of the province; more than 5,300 registered forest professionals reside in communities from Fort Nelson to Port Hardy to Fernie, B.C. Our forest professionals have training and education to help them ‘see the forest for the trees’ and even then, it’s not only about the trees but all the associated values that contribute to healthy ecosystems and healthy communities. These values include recreation opportunities, jobs, clean air and water, spiritual values and much more. Forest professionals are relied upon to hold together this rich tapestry of values in tandem with multiple other land users such as the public, tourism operators, ranchers, trappers, miners, and oil and gas extractors. One doesn’t have to be an expert to take an active interest in how B.C.’s forests are managed. We urge the public – whether you live in a forest-dependent community like Prince George or in a condo in Vancouver – to learn more about the management of our forests. B.C.’s forests serve as the backbone of the provincial economy by providing rural community

stability and filling the coffers for socially supported medical services, public education and highway improvements. Sustainable decisions made in our rural and urban forests directly affect the high quality of life that citizens of British Columbia enjoy. If you’re wondering how the forest management framework works, you are not alone. Here’s a fourstep primer: Step 1: The objectives for the land are set by government. Step 2: The forest companies (or other license holders) propose results or strategies to achieve the objectives. Step 3: The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations have a decision-maker who approves (or not) those results or strategies. Step 4: If approved, the forest companies decide on a method to accomplish the result. Forest professionals help the government and the forest companies work within this four-step process. There are many other situations, rules, rights to follow and many different variables in the forest to consider – such as maintaining archaeological sites, water quality and protecting wildlife/ fisheries habitat. The role of the forest professional is to plan and prescribe the path to achieve these objectives. These forest management decisions are made with input from

other natural resource professionals (such as engineers, geoscientists, biologists, agrologists and archaeologists) and in consultation with stakeholders and First Nations. In some cases, a tremendous amount of planning will be ‘on the books’ for several years while crucial professional assessments on terrain, wildlife, fisheries, visuals and timber value are conducted in conjunction with public consultation meetings. Additionally, the increase in land users (such as mining, forestry, recreation, oil and gas extraction) which are governed by other regulations, increasing access opportunities, and changing forests all add up to a greater requirement for public engagement. Here’s how you can learn more about the use and management of our forests. If you want to understand the complexity of the forest ecology, or management of forests for uses like recreation, then ask a forest professional. Chances are, one of our members is living in your community. Similarly, question published articles on issues which may overlap forestry management (e.g. water impacts from logging mountain beetleaffected stands or wolf culls to protect caribou populations) if a forest professional has not been consulted to provide information. Seek out a forest professional to discuss any unanswered questions you may have.

If you want to influence the goals and objectives of government, then communicate with your elected officials. Get involved when Forest Stewardship Plans (FSPs) and supplemental materials are advertised in your local paper for com-

ment and review. As a part owner in this fabulous natural resource, it is best to be informed. And when you begin to learn a little about the forest resource you will find that forest professionals have been there all along. You will see first-

hand that forest professionals operate with factual information and research and with knowledge of forest uses. It’s your job to decide what the public wants from its forests. If you want to know how to achieve what you want, well that is

our job. Talk to your forest professional and get involved. – Mike Larock, RPF, is director of professional practice and forest stewardship; and Megan Hanacek, RPF, RPBio, is forest stewardship specialist, Association of B.C. Forest Professionals.

Whooo are you? A pygmy owl sits in a tree in the Wells Gray Community Forest. According to Wikipedia, they are found in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras, the owl's habitat includes temperate, subtropical and tropical moist forest, savanna, and wetlands. They usually nest in a tree cavity and will often use old woodpecker holes. Their call is a high-pitched series of toots. Photo courtesy of Wells Gray Community Forest

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Working on a slope A machine from Greg Fennell Contracting does some site preparation on a slope near Barriere for Lower North Thompson Community Forest. Planting is much more likely to be successful if the cutblock is adeqquately prepared beforehand. Photo courtesy of Lower North Thompson Community Forest

Planting the new forest Sparks Kenzie Stetler (l) and Natasha Brcko plant trees near Clearwater as members of the local Girl Guides help out. Photo courtesy of Wells Gray Community Forest

Black cottonwood Summer Intern Simone Levesque checks out a veteran black cottonwood growing in the Barriere area. First Nations peoples formerly used the trees to make dugout canoes. They also used the resin from buds to treat sore throats, coughs, lung pain and rheumatism. An ointment, called balm of Gilead, was made from the winter buds of balsam poplar to relieve congestion. Photo courtesy of Lower North Thompson Community Forest

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Weighing of ALL LAMBS PROJECTS, including Carcass, Lamb Ring

1 PM

8 AM No animals in their stalls prior to 8 AM (No feed or water prior to weighing) Set up 4-H Educational displays for judging (Location TBA) have until Friday AM for judging!

All LAMB & BEEF Projects must be in barn/stalls

6:30 PM

All RABBITS to be in their cages ~ Rabbit Barn

7 PM

LAMB – 4-H judging of Carcass Class (Live Portion), Lamb Ring PHOTOGRAPHY - Leaders Meeting in Agriplex Annex

8:30 PM

Senior 4-H MEMBERS meeting, Beef Ring BEEF Leaders Meeting (Beef Ring) All 4-H HORSES to be in their stalls HORSE Leader’s Meeting (Location TBA)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 8 AM

Welcome to the 2015 Provinical Winter Fair

250-672-9791 • 4480 Barriere Town Road

4-H Stall Competition Begins – Lamb, Beef, Horse, Rabbit & Cavie HORSE - Showmanship – Horse Arena

9 AM LAMB – 4-H Judging – Lamb Ring Judging 4-H Educational begins at 9 AM TIONS) Agriplex Annex

WELCOME 4H PARTICIPATNTS TO THIS YEARS PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR Road Maintenance (thoMpson) inc. 1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | Phone: 250-374-6690

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LAMB – Showing & Fitting – Lamb Ring Deadline for entering Saturday’s BEEF & LAMB Group Classes – PWF Office DOG - 4-H Showmanship - Sr./Int./Jr. - Championships to follow- Dog Ring

Deadline for notifying office of withdrawl from ROUND ROBIN or if you wish to use your female project for Showmanship – PWF Show Office Local Commercial Vendors Open to Public **Except Breakfast Vendors that open earlier

BEEF – Judging of Female Classes – Beef Ring: OPEN Heifers- OPEN HEIFER CHAMPIONS (if necessary) followed by…. OPEN COW-CALF Pairs & Championships (if necessary) followed by… 4-H Heifer- 4-H Cow/Calf – 4-H Female Champions followed by… 4-H Commercial Female & 4-H Heifer Pairs followed by…. PWF SUPREME BEEF FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP class

5 PM

HORSE – Showmanship Semi-Finals, Finals to follow – Horse Arena

6 PM

ROUND ROBIN – BEEF Section – Beef Ring HORSE Section – Horse Arena

7 PM

FUN & GAMES (tentatively)

9 AM

RABBITS – Judging – Rabbit barn GOATS - On Display in Goat Barn

CAVIE – Showmanship in Rabbit barn HORSE – Unit Work – Grand Champion classes to follow 3 – Horse Arena BEEF – Open Single Steer Weight classes, followed by, Beef Ring Open Single Championship classes

8:45 AM

LAMB – Showmanship Judges to give brief explanation of judging expectations for showmanship class

9 AM

LAMB – Showmanship – Seniors – Heat 1, 2, 3; – Lamb Ring Intermediate – Heat 1, 2, 3; Juniors – Heat 1, 2, 3 LAMB – Showmanship Championships – Sr/Int/Jr. to follow

10 AM – 5 PM

10 AM

BEEF – 4-H Judging- Beef Ring DOG - 4-H Judging - Dog Ring 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY - Displays Set-Up Must Be Completed

10 AM

11 AM LAMB – Leader’s Meeting in Sheep Ring 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY - 4-H Judging Agriplex Annex

10 AM

Carl’&s

3:30 PM

8 AM

11:30 AM MINI HORSE – Showmanship – Horse Arena

Good Luck

3 PM

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

9 AM Deadline for entering 4-H HEIFER PAIRS/BEST COMMERCIAL GRADE HEIFER OR COW /JW LAUDER/HOME GROWN 4-H Market LAMB

10 AM- 5 PM

BEEF – Kiwanis Team Grooming & Fitting – Beef Ring

Food and Commercial Vendors Open to Public **Except for Breakfast Vendors who open earlier BEEF – 4-H Weight Classes, followed by ……. – Beef Ring 4-H BEEF Champions, followed by ….. Overall BEEF Champions, followed by …. JW Lauder Class–Best Home Grown Steer (if required) RABBITS – Unit Work – Rabbit barn

12 PM Kamloops Top Hand Ranch Competition including a Saddle Bronc Competition – Grand stand Rodeo Arena 12:30 PM MINI HORSE – Unit Work – Agility & Driving

MARKET GARDEN

FRUIT STAND Welcome all participants and visitors to this years provincial Winter Fair

Mike Fennell Councillor

Al Fortin Councillor

SERVICE & REPAIRS

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Wide variety of Bc Fruits & Farm Fresh vegetables open mid-June - october 31

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Donna Kibble Councillor

AUTOMOTIVE

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District of Barriere Welcome to this years Provincial Winter Fair Virginia Smith Mayor

8 PM

1:30 PM

LAMB – Youth Open Showmanship– Lamb Ring HORSE – 4-H Judging – Horse Arena

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6 PM

Welcome to this years Provincial Winter Fair!! Barriere Kamloops 401-153 Seymour Street Box 890, 4642 Barriere Town Rd Kamloops, BC V2C 2C7 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 P: 250-374-1241 P: 250-672-9921 F: 250-828-6828 F: 250-672-5898

Deadline for registering female projects and/or their progeny & 4-H Photography/Clothing Projects for Sale (General Rule # 24) – PWF Show Office

Pat Paula Councillor

4936 Barriere Town Road (Barriere Ridge Elementary) Box 219 • Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Phone: 250.672.9751

Email: inquiry@barriere.ca www.barriere.ca

Amanda Sabyan Councillor

Ward Stamer Councillor

North Thompson Star/Journal and Clearwater Times Thursday, September 17, 2015

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2015 Provincial Winter Fair - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1 PM 1 PM

LAMB – Female Classes – Lamb Ring 4-H Ewe Lamb/Yearling Ewes/Ewe with Lamb at Foot 4-H Female Championships OPEN Ewe Lamb/Yearling Ewes/Ewes with Lamb at Foot Classes OPEN Female Championships LAMB – SUPREME Female Championships to follow

1 PM

CAVIE – Unit work in Rabbit barn

3 PM CARCASS ANIMALS – return to cooler, Agri-Plex Main Building CARCASS JUDGING by 4-H members & Grading Report (BEEF & LAMB – Junior/Intermediate/Senior) HORSE – Grand Champion Equitation, Horse Arena CAVIE – Competition – Rabbit Tent 3:30 PM

RABBIT – Competition – Rabbit tent

4 PM

ROUND ROBIN – RABBIT Section- Rabbit Tent LAMB Section – Lamb Ring TOP CARCASSES ON DISPLAY, plus evaluation & comments from Beef Grader (Agri-Plex Building) OPEN SINGLE BEEF Meeting – at Open Single Beef Barn ~ if necessary

4:30 PM

RABBIT – Show & Fitting – Rabbit barn

6 PM

HORSE – Showing & Fitting & Inter-Club Braiding Event – Horse Arena ** At Different Ends of the Main Horse Arena

6:15 PM

All Junior 4-H Members to Main Beef Ring (Tentative New Time)**

6:30 PM 4-H Formation – Beef Ring (Tentative New Time)** DOG - 4-H Dog Demonstration followed by... MARKET LAMB Group Classes followed by… Twemlow Family Event Trophy Class- 2013 LAMB Winners followed by…. Beef & Lamb Carcass Class Trophy Presentations followed by… 4-H Clothing Project Dress Revue (Tentative Event) followed by… MARKET BEEF Group Classes – Bank of Montreal, Toronto Dominion & Royal Bank FRED NICHOL Trophy Class – 2013 BEEF Winners ***FRED NICHOL BEEF Event & TWEMLOW SHEEP Event***

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 8:45 AM 9 AM

BEEF – Showmanship Judges to give brief explanation of their judging expectations for showmanship class GOATS - On Display in Goat Barn

OPEN RABBIT & CAVIE CLASS – Child’s Pet – Rabbit barn – Rabbit under 6 months of age – Rabbit over 6 months of age – Cavie under 6 months of age – Cavie over 6 months of age

RABBIT – Showmanship – Rabbit barn

9 AM

11:30 AM OPEN RABBIT CLASS – Meat Class – Rabbit barn – Junior up to 8 weeks – Intermediate 9 – 12 weeks – Fryers (10/2) minimum fryer weight 4 lbs. 12 PM Kamloops Top Hand Ranch Competition including a Saddle Bronc Competition- Grand stand Rodeo Arena 12 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY - 4-H Showmanship - Agri Plex Annex

1 PM

LAMB – Market Lamb Championship Classes – Lamb Ring Home Grown Lamb Class (if required) DOG - 4-H Unit Work - Dog Ring

3 PM

Stall Competition ends for all 4-H Divisions LAMB – Open Contributor’s Meeting, – Lamb Ring if necessary Female LAMB & BEEF projects may leave barn must have proper release form from PWF Show Office HORSES may leave grounds 4 PM

RABBIT & CAVIE – may leave the grounds

4 PM Set up for Banquet (by 4-H Seniors & volunteers from each 4-H Club) – Barriere Curling Rink 7 PM Awards Banquet and Dance (Doors open at 6:15 PM Barriere Curling Rink

10 AM

HORSE-Interclub classes begin – Horse Arena

10 AM Champion MARKET BEEF sell at 10 AM followed by (Beef Ring) Champion MARKET LAMBS*** New time MARKET BEEF and LAMBS – Sold Alternately. – Order of Sale as per Rule # 29 – PWF Rules & Regulations

Welcome to the 77th Provinical Winter Fair

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Toll Free: 1-800-949-3362 (BC) Telephone: 250-372-8811 Fax: 250-828-6697 Email: info@eppcatesoien.com

Your support for local 4H groups in our communities is hugely appreciated.

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300- 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops,BC, Canada V2C 2A9

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Phone: (250)672-9995 | www.simpcw.com

9 AM PARADE OF CHAMPIONS – Beef & Sheep Market Projects Female Champions

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

LAMB – 4-H Weight classes, followed by - Lamb Ring Youth Open Weight Classes, followed by Open Single Weight classes

10 AM- 3:30 PM Food & Local Commercial Vendors Open to Public ** Except for Breakfast Vendors

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10:30 AM BEEF – 4-H Showmanship – Danish Style – Senior/Inter/ Junior – Beef Ring …followed by Beef – Overall 4-H Champion Showmanship **Tentative Time due to Open Jackpot Showmanship prior to 4-H Section

BEEF- Open Jackpot Showmanship (Open Division) – Beef Ring OPEN RABBIT CLASS – Doe with litter 4 – 6 weeks old – Rabbit barn

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