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Do you remember the Barriere Secondary graduating class of 2014? Remember that tall, slim athletic fellow called Alexander McDonald? In high school Alex was well known for his athletic achievements, especially in cross country skiing; one of those young people who everyone feels has places to go and things to accomplish. And that is exactly what Alex has been doing since graduation. Following his dream Alex immediately left Barriere to live in Whistler, B.C., where he is training with Coach Chris Manhard and Maria Lundgren of the Callaghan Valley Training Centre (CVTC) where he is a member of the BC Ski Team, and following his goal to compete internationally in a sport he has come to love. Last month Alex returned to Barriere for a couple of weeks to recuperate and to see family and friends. While here, the Star/Journal interviewed this young 19-year-old athlete, who told this reporter he now has “...one year of training and racing down.” Asked what that 12 months of training involved Alex answered, “Training involves lots of running, roller skiing, roadside cycling, and a lot of working continued on page 11...

Alex McDonald trains on the Haig Glacier this summer with the BC Ski Team at the Betty Scott Camp near Canmore, Alberta. Every morning the team would hike up onto the glacier, ski for two to three hours. Photo submitted

Barriere Search and Rescue building is underway Lisa Quiding North Thompson Star/Journal Earlier this week preparations for construction began for the Barriere Search and Rescue (BSAR) building. The two bay 30’ x 50’ building will house the highway rescue truck and BSAR communications trailer. The building will be designed to coincide with the current downtown community buildings. It will also be utilized for storage, meetings and communication

for the group allowing them to save money and be in a secure location. Currently, BSAR occupies the School Board building on Fouquet Road in Barriere which is unable to house their truck and trailer. The fundraising for the project began some time ago when BC Ambulance Service asked BSAR to move the highway truck from their location. The group managed to raise money and received a grant from the Lower North Thompson Community Forest

Society (LNCFS) making the building possible. The District of Barriere has donated the land for the structure and has told BSAR once the new Solar Aquatics Wastewater plant is running, it would provide heat for them as well. Three bids were received for the project and it was awarded to Tyand Builders from McLure. Tyand worked hard to find many donations and its bid included in-kind services in order to finish the building on budget.

The foundation will be poured prior to ground freeze and the main construction will begin in the new year with expected completion by early spring. BSAR would like to acknowledge the incredible contributions from the community that aided to make this all come together; LNCFS, Tyand Builders and their contributors, the District of Barriere, Quality Contractors for the land prep and the many donations received.

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Star/Journal photos by Lisa Quiding

To help bring back some lift to the downtown area after the past two years of construction, hydroseeding took place this past week.

Downtown Barriere wastewater project in final stages Submitted by the District of Barriere As you can see by the green that has spread through the downtown over the past week, the recent hydroseeding will bring life back to areas that have been under construction for the last two years. LNB Construction, the contractor for the new Wastewater Collection System for the wastewater project in downtown Barriere, is finishing up boulevard restoration and working their way through a list of deficiencies provided by the District. A thorough formal walk through took place on Wednesday, Sept. 9 with the contractor, the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Engineer of Record True Consulting, and district staff, to determine whether substantial completion had been achieved at that point and to come

up with a final list of deficiencies that will have to be brought up to contractual standards prior to release of hold back monies. The one year warranty period begins with substantial completion and another thorough inspection will be done prior to the expiration of that warranty period. At the Solar Aquatics System, the final pour of concrete by ECO-TEK finished off the entrances and ramps into the building and 95 per cent of the large cylindrical surge blending tank. The tank takes three to four weeks to properly cure before liquids can be received. The electrical distribution box and conduits are installed on the top of the surge blending tank ready for pump connections. Local contractors and ECO-TEK staff will complete the greenhouse framing, cross

bracing, extra roof purlins and firming up of the structure by Sept. 25. The internal catwalk will be erected and the installation of the glazing will achieve lockup on the greenhouse. The manifolds, heating system pumps, ventilation ductwork and fans will be installed once the catwalk is complete. Fink Machine is in the process of assembling the Veissmann boiler and equipment into the Genset container in Enderby. It is scheduled to arrive on site shortly. The contractor will be

providing a firm date to council for accepting wastewater at the Oct. 5 Council/Committee of the Whole meeting. Wastewater connections permits are available free of charge at the district office or on line at www.barriere.ca. The monthly utility fee for users of the system is still being estimated and will be based on actual cost to operate plus a small capital replacement fee. The district is exploring all opportunities to keep the operating cost of this new Solar Aquatics facility as low as

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by Tim Ryan - Forest Practice Board

Challenges of reducing the risk of wildfire

The week of Sept. 20-26 marks National Forest Week in Canada. Originally established around 1920, and renamed National Forest Week in 1967, this occasion has evolved to encompass educating Canadians about the many and varied human and environmental aspects of Canada’s forest resources-past, present and future. 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. With this year’s theme-”wildland fire”-being so relevant to the events occurring in British Columbia this summer, the Forest Practices Board challenges British Columbians to learn more about how they can help prevent catastrophic wildland fires in their communities and to take action. Our recent report on “Fuel Management in the Wildland Urban Interface” highlights issues such as the limited government resources to respond to wildfires where communities are at risk, and inadequate efforts by communities to treat forest fuels to protect homes and property from wildfire risk. In our report, the board makes a number of recommendations and suggests ideas for how to improve the situation and reduce the risk to property and lives. For example, one of the most effective actions individuals can take is to FireSmart their property. As of Sept. 17, B.C. has experienced 1,810 wildfires which burned over 298 000 hectares. Within weeks of the fire season start, the provincial government’s $63 million allocated for fighting the fires was depleted, and the total spent now stands at $272 million - money spent reacting to fires to protect communities and infrastructure. By comparison, our report found that just $60 million was invested in the strategic wildland fire prevention initiative over the past ten years, with an additional $500,000 announced this past week. Our findings highlight B.C.’s need to get ahead of the game through wildfire prevention and readiness so we can save on the costs of fighting fires and, more importantly, reduce the risks to people’s homes and properties - and lives. Most communities in B.C. have a Community Wildfire Protection Plan now, and those that don’t should. But a plan doesn’t help if it’s not implemented and hazard fuels are

not treated. Community Wildfire Protection Plans require sustainable funding for fuel reduction treatments and retreatments. All parties need to find ways to treat more area effectively at a lower cost. This includes accepting prescribed burning as an efficient and effective treatment in the right circumstances and engaging the forest industry in carrying out fuel reduction treatments. Education is also a critical component to getting property owners to take steps to protect themselves. As a result of the board’s report and suggestions, BC Assessment is now looking at informing property owners about FireSmart programs in their mailout of annual property assessments. Perhaps the FireSmart status of a property will even be recognized in property assessments or insurance rates in the future. Is there a role for BC Hydro or other government agencies to get involved and help? The role of local government should also be re-examined to capitalize on their strengths. Local governments do not generally have technical expertise in fuel reduction on staff, nor should every municipality. But local governments are very good at co-ordination, facilitation and community consultation. Perhaps the province could provide the technical expertise while local governments provide coordination and communication? First Nations, communities and individuals need to do their part too, in taking action to reduce forest fuel around their homes and properties. Simple acts such as storing firewood away from one’s home and pruning trees and shrubs can make dramatic differences when a wildfire threatens one’s property. The type of landscaping and roofing material used on one’s home can also play a role in mitigating against the hazards of wildfire. It’s time for B.C. to start being proactive - not reactive - when it comes to wildland fire. What’s needed is leadership to galvanize action and all parties need to get involved - the Province, municipal governments, First Nations, the forest industry and individual citizens. No one party can make a difference on their own. Our report provides some ideas and suggestions to get the prevention conversation started. Now who will step up and carry the ball? We challenge every one of you.

Be careful about voting for change To the Editor, The man who wants to be prime minister of Canada is making a lot of blunders in public. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair says his child-care plan will pay out one million $15 per day in child-care spaces over 10 years, yet in reality if he would review his notes, that NDP child care plan is over eight years. He says the present corporation tax rate is between 12 and 13 per cent, yet in reality, it is at 15 per cent. He proposes to raise the rate in the range of 18 to 19 per cent. It is amazing of how a lot

of Canadian taxpayers are wanting change and thinking of Thomas Mulcair to be that change without ever thinking of the consequences of that thought. Many taxpayers work for corporations and if Mulcair is successful at becoming prime minister, many taxpayers will be heading to the unemployment office to make a claim for employment insurance. The reason for this is that if the corporation tax goes up, the corporation has to find other means to cover for this increase. That would mean an immediate decrease in labour costs, which

equates to a layoff slip. Voting for a change to put yourselves out of work. You call that smart thinking? You have to have your heads examined, big time. Once laid off, is Mulcair going to find you another job? Remember there are always two sides to the ledger. Think before marking your voting ballot. Remember there is no such thing as a perfect world, which is why the facts and reality is that you cannot have your cake and eat it, too. Joe Sawchuk Duncan

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Minimum wage rises 20 cents Black Press B.C.’s minimum wage has risen 20 cents to $10.45 an hour, the first annual increase since the provincial government tied it to the B.C. consumer price index. It’s the first increase since 2012, when the wage was increased to $10.25. For restaurant and pub servers, the minimum wage rises from $9 to $9.20. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond has said the discount from the general minimum wage will remain at $1.25 to account for income earned in tips. NDP labour critic Shane Simpson called the increase “dismal” and “paltry.” B.C. Federation of Labour president Irene Lanzinger said by the end of 2015, B.C. will have the second lowest minimum wage in Canada. “Seattle will reach $15 an hour by 2017, Alberta by 2018,” Lanzinger said. “B.C.’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by 2034.” Ferry fare increases below 2 per cent BC Ferries Commissioner Gord Macatee has restricted fare increases to a maximum of 1.9 per cent for the next four years. Macatee said calls from the public to lower fares are outside his mandate to balance the interests of ferry users and taxpayers who subsidize the service. He said earlier projections for fuel costs are stable, and the price caps are below the Bank of Canada’s target inflation rate of two per cent. The first increase would take effect April 1, 2016. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said he is encouraged by the fare caps, the lowest increases since 2004, and a four per cent increase in BC Ferries traffic since April. Stone said the low Canadian dollar has helped BC Ferries’ tourist business, and the corporation has more work to do to cut costs. Fishing reopens after drought closures The B.C. govern-

ment has lifted its fishing ban in the Okanagan region, joining most areas of the South Coast region where fishing was reopened earlier this week. Fishing is reopened on the Similkameen, Kettle, Middle Shuswap and Okanagan River mainstem, after rain and cooler water temperatures reduced the risk to fish stocks. In the South Coast region, the Seymour and Coquihalla Rivers remain closed, due to barrier restrictions from rockslides that restrict upstream migration of steelhead. The restrictions and reopening are co-ordinated with Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulations for migratory salmon. Liquor stores collect for Syrian relief B.C. government liquor stores are collecting donations to

help the Red Cross in its efforts to assist refugees fleeing four years of civil war and recent terrorist invasion. Customers are asked to donate $2, $5 or multiples of that amount. Red Cross is providing emergency supplies to Syrian refugees including food, water, clothing, temporary shelter and hygiene items. The federal government has established a $100 million fund to match donations from individual Canadians and registered charities, from now to the end of 2015. The B.C. government has also established a $1 million fund to help Syrian refugees settling in B.C. The previous donation drive by BC Liquor Stores collected $102,000 for assistance to people affected by wildfires in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas.

Barriere hitting a new high for the Terry Fox run

Marking 35 years of success, Barriere participates in the annual Terry Fox run on Sunday Sept. 20, 2015. With donations still rolling in at press time, the community has raised nearly $10,900. We will have further coverage on the final tally in the upcoming papers. Pictured are Barriere Secondary students doing their part at the Terry Fox run held at the school during their lunch hour on Sept. 21. If you would like to contribute it is not too late, please call Kathy Cooper at 250-672-5758. Star/Journal photos by Lisa Quiding

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The discussion paper includes background information, a summary of key issues to be addressed in the timber supply review and a summary of harvest forecasts from the timber supply analysis. The chief forester will consider the timber supply analysis, public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined. Copies of the Kamloops TSA Timber Supply Analysis Discussion Paper are available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa11/index.htm or at the Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5Z5

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Area O, Emergency Support Services and Interior Health. The suggestion was that a committee/board be formed and The new Trade and Investment website for the provincial meet twice a year to discuss problems that would impact evgovernment is www.britishcolumbia.ca replacing Opportu- eryone. For example, if there was a concern pertaining to a nities BC on Sept. 10. The new website provides an oppor- proliferation of drugs being used in the community, this is tunity listing service and BC community profiles as well as more than an RCMP matter. It is important for all agencies comprehensive profiles for B.C.’s key sectors. Investment op- to know and share their emergency plans and other plans portunities are accessed directly at www.britishcolumbia.ca/ to deal with community issues so everyone is prepared and invest. The new website allows anyone to list commercial and working together. The Mayor will follow up with Interior industrial properties at no charge through the listing websites, Health on the formation of this committee. Simpcw Resources Ltd. Gravel Pit Application: The district www.ventureconnect.ca and www.spacelist.ca. Our regional economic development portal, www.InvestThompsonNico- has received a request for comments from the Ministry of Enla.ca, is also linked to this new site. The Louis Creek Indus- ergy and Mines regarding an application for a gravel pit operation immediately adjacent the Ministry of Transportation trial Park lots have been listed via VentureConnect. MOTI to Build Road Link The Ministry of Transporta- pit at Agate Bay Road and Highway 5 on Lot 13 in the Louis tion has agreed to fund a gravel connection road from the end Creek Industrial Park owned by Simpcw Holdings Limited. of the Louis Creek Road (the southerly boundary of the Dis- A joint access permit has been applied for to both the Mintrict of Barriere) to the Old Sawmill Court cul-de-sac road. istry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the district of This seven metre wide road would be the property of the Dis- Barriere as the proposed access onto Agate Bay Road is optrict of Barriere and will not be maintained or warrantied by posite the access to the TNRD Eco Depot and straddles both district and Crown road allowances. The district has also rethe MOTI. They plan on constructing this link this fall. Meeting with Interior Health, Mayor Smith met with Wen- quested that Simpcw provide a draft agreement regarding the dy Hansson - Vice President Community Integrated Health use and excavation of gravel surrounding the property line Services, Sharlene Lively - Community Integration Health that fronts on Agate Bay Road that will come to Council at a Services Manager and TNRD Area O Director Bill Kershaw future date for consideration. Vandalism at the Bandshell: For some reason, vandals tried to discuss how to best integrate services between the district, on a number of different occasions to gain access to the back of the bandshell stage by prying the side of the metal gate open. Staff took measures to get to the bottom of this issue by installing a trail cam in the vicinity. As a result, we now have the reason why. The camera shows not only who some of the culprits are but that the reason they wanted access was merely to plug their cell phones into the outlet on the stage behind the gate. In an attempt to put an end to this destructive, repetitive behaviour we have Barriere’s 9th Annual

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Barriere RCMP gives updates on current investigations Submitted by Barriere RCMP Cpl. Steve Mancini Robbery: On Aug. 24, 2015 at approximately 22:30, the Barriere RCMP were notified of a robbery that occurred within the town of Barriere. The investigation revealed that the victim(s) were approached by an unknown male who produced a weapon and demanded personal items. A brief struggle ensued and the unknown male fled the area on foot. The male was described as wearing a dark coloured hooded sweater. The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of Kamloops Forensic Identification Services. Attempted Robbery: On Sept. 19, 2015 at approximately 20:54, the Barriere RCMP

were notified of an attempted Robbery which occurred in the town of Barriere. The investigation revealed that the victim was approached by an unknown male who demanded items from the victim. When the victim declined, the unknown male produced a weapon. A brief struggle ensued and the unknown male fled the area. The male was described as being approximately 5’8”, wearing a black hooded sweater and black jeans. The investigation is ongoing. To date no arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate the incidents. Police do not believe the incidents are related and are requesting that anyone with information regarding one or both of the robberies contact the Barri-

ere RCMP at 250-672-9918 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. As a result of an increase in residential and motor vehicle thefts, the Barriere RCMP would like to remind the public to ensure they lock the doors to their residences as well as vehicles. The RCMP are also asking that the public report any suspicious persons or behaviour to them by contacting the Barriere RCMP Detachment or by calling 911. Should any members of the public wish to express concern regarding community issues, the Barriere Community Consultative Group is meeting on Oct. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Ridge and welcome members of the community to attend to voice any concerns as well as discuss possible solutions.

NTVIC hosts vital tools workshop Submitted by Bev Murphy NTVIC

attend but we ask that you preregister by calling or stopping by the volunteer centre The date of the event is Saturday Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Volunteer Room at

the Ridge. The cost of the event is $5 per person and includes coffee and a light lunch. If you have questions or would like any further information please call 250-672-0033.

Have you signed up yet? “The Vitals tools for Success” seminar is fast approaching and the lineup of speakers has been confirmed. District of Barriere David Sheach a representative from the B C Association for Charitable Gaming from Vancouver will be our main presenter. Mr. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the Sheach will set you up following properties will be ordered for sale by public auction on Monday, September 28, with all the tools to 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices, 4936 Barriere Town Road, building and sustaining Barriere, B. C. your group as well as 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. handy tips on applying for grants. Civic Address Legal Description PID Upset Price Jill Hayward will be Folio 1470.320 486 Oriole Way Lot 11, Plan KAP28208 DL1483, KDYD 004-569-911 $4,212.02 on hand with ideas for Basic Information - Annual Property Tax Sale promoting your group in the community and tax sale is held each year on the last Monday of September at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamshare her insights. 1. The bers. Donna Kibble will rep- 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; resent the district and b) current years taxes plus penalty; share her expertise on c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and group involvement and d) $84.30 for the Land Title Office fees. a spokesperson from 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 Capri Insurance will bidder must immediately pay by cash, money order or certified cheque a minimum of not less than offer information to the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for help your group know sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the what kind of insurance 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. coverage your group 4. The purchaser has no legal rights to the property until one year has expired from the date of the tax should have. sale. There will also be 5. The owner has one year in which to redeem the property; paying back the upset price plus interest presentations from our accrued to the date of redemption. hosts of the event The 6. At redemption, the purchaser is paid back their bid plus interest accrued from the date of the tax sale. North Thompson Vol7. Title to property not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to unteer and Informathe purchaser. tion Centre as well as 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. The North Thompson Community Founda- 9. The Property Purchase Tax Act rates are 1% on the first $200,000. of the fair market value and 2% on the balance. tion and The Lower 10. The municipality makes no representation, expressed or implied, as to the condition or quality of North Thompson Comthe property(ies) for sale. munity Forests Society. Everyone is welcome to Nora Johnson, Collector

The newly constructed beef scale is being tried out at the North Thompson Agriplex. Photo submitted

New beef weigh scale at the Agriplex Submitted by Kathleen Pilatzke Yellowhead 4-H Through many generous donations the Yellowhead 4-H club has been able to construct a new electronic weigh scale at the North Thompson Agriplex for use at our monthly weigh days and for the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo (NTFFR) and the Provincial Winter Fair. We would like to thank everyone who donated both time, supplies and money for the building of the

scale. A great big thanks to Karl Reiner, Kerry Fennell, Paul Kempter, Ange Pawloff, Darcy Feller, Ian Mitchell, Mark Ralko, Varsteel, Suz Cartage, Barriere Timber Mart, BC Livestock, TNRD, Horn Levy Fund, and the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. The scale was set up in time for the NTFFR, and was used for the weighing of the 4-H and open beef projects and the heavy horses. Thanks once again to all the generous contributions.

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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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Renewed support for Age-friendly grants Ministry of Health The provincial government announced Friday that it is committing $500,000 for 2016 Age-friendly Community Planning and Project grants to help local governments establish or continue projects and community planning that supports healthy, active seniors. “With a growing population of seniors, including many who value their independence, it’s important that B.C. communities be equipped to meet their needs,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “The Age-friendly grants make possible innovative programs and municipal planning that greatly benefit seniors throughout British Columbia, including those experiencing mobility and other health challenges.” According to the program’s website, District of Barriere received an Age-friendly pilot project in 2008 plus an Age-friendly grant in 2013. District of Clearwater received an Age-friendly grant in 2012. For the 2016 round of Age-friendly grants, communities are encouraged to consider projects and community planning that focus on accessibility, dementia, elder abuse prevention and non-medical home supports. Applications for 2016 grants are due to the Union of British Columbia Munici-

palities (UBCM) by Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. “Currently, almost one-sixth of B.C.’s population is over 65 years old. We are proud to support communities their seniors with these grants through UBCM,” said Darryl Plecas, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors. To date, over 140 local governments in all areas of B.C. have received at least one grant and over 240 projects have been funded. Age-friendly grants provide up to $20,000 to municipal governments for projects that engage seniors within the larger community Some examples of age-friendly projects and community planning include: • creation of local age-friendly plans; • senior-focused recreation and social programs; • community and age-friendly accessibility assessments and official community plan updates; • senior-friendly information sources; community gardens and healthy eating and wellness programs; and • community awareness and supports for those living with dementia and their families. With the recent funding announcement, government’s total investment in age-friendly initiatives is $5.25 million.

Government joins partners to bring attention to school-zone safety Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure With a new school year underway, the Province, ICBC and Kamloops RCMP are reminding drivers and parents to help keep children safe in school zones, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone announced today. “I have three children of my own and as a parent, I’ve taken the time to ensure my children understand how to be safe as pedestrians,” said Stone. “We’d like to remind motorists to watch

their speed through school zones and at crosswalks. As parents, drivers and students, we all need to do our part to stay safe.” Drivers are reminded that every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30-km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents can map out their child’s walking or cycling route to school ahead of time, so they know exactly how to get to and from school safely. “The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for chil-

dren, so road safety may not be top of mind for them,” said Lindsay Matthews, ICBC’s director responsible for road safety. “We’re encouraging parents to talk to their children about the rules of the road and their daily route to school. Even older children need to be reminded about road safety.” Police and Speed Watch volunteers are closely monitoring drivers’ speeds in school zones to help children get a safe start to the school year. “Police want to reduce the number of

Last call for good citizen nominations Honours and Awards Secretariat Good citizens are the unsung heroes of our communities. Help us recognize the exceptional citizens in your community by nominating them for the new Medal for

Good Citizenship by Oct. 2, 2015. The nomination deadline has been extended to ensure British Columbians have more time to consider the people in their community, workplace, family or circle of friends who

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pedestrian collisions and complaints related to speeding in school zones,” said Cpl. Brian O’Callaghan, Kamloops RCMP. “Kamloops Traffic Section recently undertook a zero tolerance enforcement initiative for school zones. As a result, police issued a number of violation tickets and significantly reduced speed-related complaints. School zones are a safe haven for children and motorists need to respect the posted 30-km/h speed limit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. when school is in session.”

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dedicate their time and energy to the greater good. This is the first year government will formally honour B.C.’s most community-minded citizens: the people working in non-profits, volunteering their free time and continuously striving to make their community a better place. The Medal of Good Citizenship reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness and outstanding contribution to community life. Help us recognize these standout citizens by nominating those who dedicate their time and passion without expectation of reward. British Columbians of any age can be nominated for this award and good citizenship takes many forms - from a community hero who stands up for the rights of vulnerable citizens to a life-long volunteer who gives their time to a charitable cause. All nominations must be submitted to the Honours and Awards Secretariat office in Victoria by Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. An independent selection committee will consider nominations and make recommendations. Successful nominees will be recognized at a special ceremony hosted by government in late 2015.

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New FireSmart grant program launched

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The Thompson Valley Players are putting on a Christmas Play, the ‘21st Century Christmas Carol’, Dec. 19 and 20. It has 16 parts available for anyone who has ever wanted their name in lights. If you would like to give acting a try please contact Bev Murphy for more details 250-672-0033. If you don’t have stars in your eyes, there is always a need for stagehands and costume designers. Photo Submitted

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A worker piles brush on a pile during a fuel management program done somewhere in B.C. recently. Photo courtesy of Forest Practices Board

Union of BC Municipalities A new funding stream within the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative will assist communities to develop or advance local planning efforts to mitigate risk from wildfire on private lands in the wildland urban interface. Fifty grants of up to $10,000 each will be made available to local governments and First Nations under the 2016 SWPI FireSmart Grant program. The funding will support residents to undertake FireSmart planning activities, as identified through the FireSmart Communities Program provided by Partners in Protection. FireSmart Communities is designed to encourage self-organized groups of residents to take the lead in implementing solutions for wildfire safety on their own properties. First Nations and individual neighbourhoods or subdivisions within local governments that are in areas prone to wildfire can earn FireSmart Community Recognition status by meeting the criteria set by Partners in Protection. The intent of the 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant program is to enable First Nations or resident or community groups within a local government to take the required actions in order to achieve and/ or maintain FireSmart Community Recognition status from Partners in Protection. The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group – including the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Since 2004, SWPI has provided funding for

Community Wildfire Protection Plans and updates, fuel management prescriptions, pilot/demonstration projects and operational fuel treatments. The 2016 SWPI FireSmart Grant program has been developed as a new funding stream within SWPI.

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ticipated in the assembly were Rhonda Kershaw, School District 73 trustee, and the District of Barriere’s mayor, Virginia Smith, who addressed the students and gave brief congratulations to the school. On behalf of the student body, Aurora Sabyan and Kendra Rutschke presented the Lions Club with thank you cards for the generous support for the donation and the cooking of the 500 pancakes and 500 sausages which served about 250 breakfasts. The ‘Go to Crew’, dressed in neon shirts, consisted of the leadership students in grades five, six and sevens, were some of the great volunteers who helped put on the large event.

The sweet smell of hot cakes and sausages could be smelt throughout Barriere this past Monday morning as the Barriere Lions Club cooked up a huge spread for the students and staff at the Barriere Elementary School. The generosity of the Barriere Lions Club was brought on by the celebration of Barriere Elementary’s 50th birthday of education in the North Thompson. Lions members were busy first thing in the morning when the school buses pulled in, greeting students with a hot plate of food outside the school. The stuBaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 PM Page 1 dents then went and sat down at the decorated tables in school BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 PM Page 1 colours in the gymnasium where there was a brief assembly. Speakers who par-

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Alex McDonald is living his dream ... continued from page 1 in the gym. We do a lot of longer workouts – run for four-and-a-half hours – and sometimes split the workout like two-and-a-half hours running, and then twoand-a-half hours roller skiing.” Asked if the training was based on interval training, Alex noted, “Yes, we do a lot of short maximum effort stuff and then longer workouts to train aerobic capacity.” What is Alex physically best at in his training program at this time? “I do well at sprints,” said the young athlete, “I know I can do well there; so we train my explosive power. Sprints need bigger muscles to quick fire – which means lots of time in the gym to build the bulk of the muscle, plus super long hours of training which gives you the muscle capacity to work with.” We asked him if his height (6’9’ or 10’) and incredibly long legs give him an advantage or disadvantage due to his length of stride during competitions? “Length of stride is really dependent on terrain,” said Alex, “My full length of stride on a rolling course is a little bit more of an advantage, and in the sprints I can have a little bit more power. I like to think my specialty would be a classic sprint.” He also tells that long distances require bigger lung capacity so that requires a lot of training over time to increase that capacity at the CVTC Training Centre in Whistler. We asked if he also held down a job to pay for the training, but he noted, “The training is so intense there is no time for a job. I have to pay out of my own pocket, and mostly it is my Mom and Dad who contribute. I’m just taking it year by year.” Does he like the program and the rigors of training with the CVTC? “I really like it down there. I get deals on my ski equipment, and the team has some sponsors

for equipment. Hopefully, I will be able to get a personal sponsor this year.” Alex says that his training program last year “..was more of a building year, and now we are looking for more results.” He also notes that currently he is the only one at the CVTC camp that stays in the training program consistently. “There was only two kids in my age group out of 20 that continued skiing after graduation,” says Alex, “Many quit. After school they just wanted to party. Currently there is just me and my coach. I get a lot of one-on-one and technical work.” Alex tells that sometimes training takes him to other areas in British Columbia to train with other people. “It really helps you to see where you are at in your training and you get to work with another group.” As training progresses he is also starting to compete at a higher level. “I did Nationals in Thunder Bay in March 2015, but I got sick the day we got there,” says Alex, “I was in bed for four days, missed the first race, and then managed to qualify in the next.” Unfortunately, he was unable to compete in the final due to the fact that he had “...used everything I had up in the qualifier which was a 30k. Being sick, spending all those days in bed, and then in the qualifier I fell off the bank, but did manage to struggle back up and still qualify. It was just mid-pack results, but I was actually happy with them considering I had been in bed for so many days beforehand.” Two years ago Alex competed at the Canadian Nationals in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, which was his first National event. The athlete commented he felt this provided a great opportunity to learn, and he was happy with his personal results finishing

on top in his age group. Right now Alex says his sights are set on competing in the World Junior Trials at Thunder Bay, Ontario, in January 2016, and then the Canadian Nationals in Whitehorse, Yukon, mid-March of the same year. “Right now my focus is to make the World Junior Team for Canada, which is a lofty goal for me,” says Alex, “But if I don’t make the team, there is a ‘B’ tour I could go on.” What is his vision for competing in the future? “My main goals are that I want to race in the World Cup and the Olympics; but that’s a long way down the road,” says Alex with a smile full of enthusiasm for his goals. “I’m seven to 10 years away from that – it’s a long commitment – increasing the hours every year, and tweaking the intensity,” Commitment to excel in the sport started for Alex when he was just three-years-old when his Mom put him on skis. “It’s been almost all my life. I had some time when I really didn’t want to do it; but my Mom kept pushing me – and now I am really glad I stuck with it. All the opportunities are amazing, and if Mom wasn’t pushing me, driving me to Kamloops three days a week after school, or up to Sun Peaks I wouldn’t be where I am now.” Most recently this summer, the CVTC with Alex and four other BC Ski Team members from Hollyburn and Larch Hills ski clubs had the opportunity to travel and train in Sweden and Norway. They had a unique opportunity to experience the adventure of skiing in a cross country ski tunnel and also roller skied on some incredible paved trail networks in Sjusjoen, Sweden. They also visited the 1994 Winter Olympic Games venue at Lillehammer, Norway; visited Holmenkollen and Oslo, and then attended the Elite Camp Idre with the Swedish

Alex McDonald, a Barriere Secondary grad of 2014 currently lives in Whistler, B.C., where he is on the BC Ski Team and training with Coach Chris Manhard and Maria Lundgren of the Callaghan Valley Training Centre. He is pictured here skiing in a cross country ski tunnel in Torsby, Sweden, during training camps he attended with four other BC Ski Team members in Norway and Sweden this summer.

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National Junior Team in August. “When we went to Sweden, I really enjoyed being in another country and seeing how they do things over there,” tells Alex. “One of our coaches is from Sweden (a successful racer over there) and she wanted to take some B.C. Team kids to a big camp there. There were five of us athletes and two coaches who attended.” Alex says they skied everyday, sometimes roller skiing in the afternoon. “They have a large tunnel that is just over a kilometre long with artificial snow that is always at minus -5°C degrees. You do loops in it and it is open all year long.” Being in Norway for a few days was a highlight for the team said Alex. “That was awesome. We looked at World Cup venues, and where our cabin was the roller ski track was right outside the door. The track was like a roller coaster and I had the most fun I’ve ever had on roller skis.” Alex tells they also trained with 107 other people, and he really enjoyed skiing and training with the Swedish National Junior Team members, ages 16 to 19 years.

“We did an uphill running test that was up a downhill ski run – that was really hard,” He says training in Sweden was “...an amazing opportunity to see the difference in how they train over there – more intense, more training.” Alex also tells that before the team went to the Swedish training camp, they attended a BC Team training camp near the Haig Glacier in Canmore, Alberta. “We were there for about a week. There is a three hour run/hike in to the Becky Scott Camp where we stayed in cool huts right on the rocks. We would hike up onto the glacier every morning, ski for two to three hours, and then run down on the snow. Breathing is different there because you are at an altitude of 2700 meters. Then if you had the afternoon off you did strength exercises or went for a run. We had great weather, the sun shining everyday. One of the best camps we do every year.” Asked what this life of training and pushing personal limits means to him, Alex answered, “You definitely stay focused, and ideally I need to be healthy all the time. You have to

sacrifice some of your social life as well to do what you want to do. Even though I want to go out with my friends I can’t always do that. If that means not going to a party one night – that’s what I have to do. It’s all about commitment, and you have to have the drive to do it. But you also make many friends in the sport, and in other countries as well.” Asked what he enjoys about competitive racing, Alex said, “Going into a race you know what your time was before, and you try to do better and improve – a progression of getting better. There is never an end to being the best that you can be. Once you reach a goal, you pat yourself on the back and then move on to the next goal. There is always that next goal.” Alex says the average race for him at this stage of training is 15k, “... that’s where you put your body into ‘the zone’ as the distance flies by”. “When you are in ‘the zone’ everything is just that much better, especially on 30k. You have to just focus. You have to break the course down to certain points in the course. If

your mind wanders you are in trouble, then you notice your lungs are burning, your legs are seizing up and you start asking yourself, “Why am I doing this?” If you have been running for four hours you have to come in with the same focus as in training.” Why does Alex continue to put himself both physically and mentally through this incredibly grueling training and competitions? “I like the feeling when you cross the finish line and know you couldn’t have pushed any harder ....it’s exhaustion ...and when you get up you know you couldn’t have pushed any harder.” Does training fill all of his days, or does he take time off for other things, as he is doing now visiting family and friends in Barriere? “When you have downtime after a few days you start to get restless,” answers Alex, “You miss that rush of doing something with your body.” Is Alex enjoying this highly challenging and competitive path that he has chosen? “I’m having a great time – it’s awesome! “I’m living the dream!”

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SPORTS 2015 – Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament Darin Underhill Tournament Coordinator We had another successful year with amazing support from the sponsors and players. This is the fourth year of the rebirth of our great little tournament. We have worked hard over the last four years to provide more opportunity to the youth in our valley. Our goal has been to support a diverse group of new or existing youth organizations, programs or initiatives. This year saw 72 players take on the Chinook Cove Golf Course within their teams. We lucked out again with the weather and had a beautiful day on the links. The course was in fine shape, allowing for some great golf and low scores. The winning team this year was a local squad of Deb, Cory, Theresa and Jeff with a five under 31! The most honest team was a repeat of last year with Stretch, Aimee, Michelle and Susan taking home the coveted pink shovels (to help fill in their divots)! After the game all enjoyed a great meal hosted by the Chinook Cove Golf Course while

they shared their stories from the day. Following the dinner all players pulled a number for their prize in the amazing tables of goodies, thanks to the support of our sponsors! After each team received their prizes the long drive and KP prizes were handed out with some impressive shot-making! Then prior to heading out the huge table of door prizes were drawn and silent auction items were awarded to the successful bidders. At the end of the day a huge success all around! Over last three years we have been able to put out $6,000 each year, with $7,000 this year, for a total of $25,000 over four years. We have supported the following groups once or multiple times, at various levels: Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show • North Thompson Fish and Game Club • North Thompson Recreation Society – Cross Country Skiing/ snow shoe Program • Barriere Curling Club • North Thompson Volunteer Information Centre – After School

2015 Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament Donation Request Application for Youth: Please complete this form with supporting information on you, your group or organization in support of youth in the North Thompson. This information will be reviewed and a decision made by the tournament committee. Applications must be received by October 8th, 2015 at 4:00pm at the Barriere RCMP Detachment. The successful applicants will be contacted by phone for a presentation, in October 2015, at the Barriere Fire Hall.

Program • Barriere Secondary Basketball • Barriere Secondary grade eight math program • Yellowhead Community Services – Friday Night Youth Program • Barriere Elementary School Community Garden Program • Farm Kids Scholarship Fund • Bonnie Cruzelle-Myram Memorial Scholarship • Barriere Youth Soccer • Barriere Literacy Outreach • Barriere Bike Park • Upper Thompson Army Cadets • Barriere Elementary School Meal Program Tournament Sponsors for 2015 • 4TR Ventures • Abbot Wealth Mgt • AG Foods • Act 1 Services • Armour Mountain Office • Argo Road Maintenance • Art Knapps Plantland • Barriere Medical Clinic • Barriere Smoke Eaters • BC Lions • Barriere Legion #242 • Barriere Country Feeds • Brandt Tractor • Rona Home Center • Boulder Mountain Contracting • Chinook Cove Golf and RV • Country Store Antiques

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Canadian Tire Costco City Centre Auto Dearborn Ford DJ’s Plumbing District of Barriere D & G Transport Dr Chris Wilson – Dentist East Barriere Lake Volleyball Tournament Gabion Wall Systems Guillevin International Harley Davidson Kamloops Home Depot Kamloops Home Hardware Building Supply – Kamloops Interior Savings Credit Union IDA Pharmacy Integrity Realty, Kathy Campbell Insight Tire & Automotive Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club Knights Inn KNV Chartered Accountants Labatts Canada Leading Edge Motor Sports Mino’s Restaurant Mountain Springs Motel Murry Purcha North Thompson Star/Journal Oak Barrel One Step Landscaping Virginia Smith in memory of Ron Smith River City Cycle Rivershore- Jeep Dodge Chrysler Royal Lepage Westwin Realty Royal Lepage – Tracy Moffat

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River Rock Casino & Resort RTR Motor Sports Shoppers Drug Mart – Sahali Simpcw First Nation Stamer Logging Starbucks – Sahali Styling by Janice Sundown Construction Subway Sweetnams Store Sam’s Pizza Timbermart TNRD Area O – Bill Kershaw Wholesale Sports I am truly proud of the members of the committee that work so hard each year to put this event together and make it the success it is. The amount we are able to give back each year is so impressive when you compare it to other events, especially when you consider it is a nine hole golf tournament in a community of under 2,000 residents. We love to see the large variety of programs and hope we can continue to play a small part in the success of each of them as they are also supported by their own incredible and hard working volunteers. We live in a great community where most everyone is willing to pitch in and make it a better place to live. Thank you again to all the great people that make this event happen and those that support us each year!

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The Little Britches Rodeo at the Fall Fair grounds (l to r) Ladies night golfers; Carol Hindle, low gross winner and Deb Legaree, low net winner. Photo Submitted by Leslie Stirling

The final golf report for the summer Submitted by Leslie Stirling Mommy! It’s Over! That is how the comedy show, Just For Laughs ends. Victor, the trademark cries out “Mommy! It’s over!” And that is just how I feel now that the Ladies Golf Night season is finished. We had a wonderful final night on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The weather was (in a word) lousy but the 34 ladies that showed up didn’t let it get them down. The ladies golfed in their pajamas as we were putting ladies night “to bed for the winter”. Special thanks to Babes Shanko for providing us all with a bag of popcorn, Cindy Leibel for providing a little goodie bag for each lady and Leslie Stirling, Brenda Oakland and Trudy Forsythe for bringing dessert. We golfed. We ate. We had a meeting. We held elections. We picked up prizes. Everybody picked up prizes...that’s right, Everybody! We laughed and laughed and laughed. Now I know many of you have been wondering where I have been the last couple of weeks. Life has been busy. I thought it would be quieter when I retired from the fall fair but somehow it just didn’t turn out that way. No rest for the wicked, I guess. I think the ladies who won prizes were a bit disappointed not to see their name in lights

(oops in print). Here they are now. Winners for Sept. 1 were: Carol Hindle, Trudy Forsythe, Jeannie Webber, Sara Watts, Marie Hakes, Joan Streadwick, Cathy Theriault, Darlene Nickull, Brenda Oakland, Brenda Carl, Val Aylward, Cindy Leibel, Audrey Rilcoe, Chris LeCerf, Doreen Landry, Karen Peterson, Susan Newberry, Wanda Amos, Debbie Pearce, Jeanne Seaman and Barb Smith. Winners for Sept. 8 were: Christina LeCerf, Brenda Oakland, Leslie Stirling, Val Williams, Kathy Matthews, Brenda Carl, Barb Smith, Carol Hindle, Cindy Leibel, Carol Willox, Marnie Pfeifer, Lara Plummer, Betty Baillie, Darlene Nickull, Audrey Rilcoe, and Lynda Fournier. The big winners for the Ringer Board were Carol Hindle with the lowest final score and Lynda Fournier with the greatest reduction in score. The club championship was held on Saturday, Sept. 12. Thirteen ladies took part. Low gross with a phenomenal score of 83 was Carol Hindle and Low net with a score of 96 which isn’t too shabby was Deb Legaree. Pin placement prizes went to Susan Newberry, Audrey Rilcoe, Evelyn Lucas, Deb Legaree, Carol Hindle, Carol Willox and Susan Mitchell. Carol Willox took home

the deuce pot. Thanks to Captain Deb Rainer for looking after the event. There are never enough words to thank all our sponsors. They add so much to our Ladies Night and their generousity is appreciated. We encourage all our golfers and you readers out there to thank them and support them when possible. And here they are: AG Foods, Armour Mountain Office Services, Barriere A & W, Barriere Timber Mart, Barriere Massage, Crystlee’s Hair Design, Bondar Forest Planning, Carl’s Market Garden, Campbell & Company, Country Store Antiques, Estylo Hair Design, Knights Inn, Pottery by Ramona, EBL Ventures, Ron Wallace Trucking, Stamer Logging, Barb and Carman Smith, Rainer Custom Cutting, Sam’s Pizza, Station House Restaurant, Val Bella Studio, Interior Savings Credit Union, Chad Belbin of Hub International, Bob Stirling CRI, Barriere Auto Parts, Alpine Meadow Resort, North Thompson Star/ Journal and Chinook Cove Golf Course. We are always looking for new sponsors so if over the winter you decide you would like to do so please give Deb Rainer or Leslie Stirling a call. So merry christmas and happy new year to all you golfers and nongolfers. We will see you again in the spring.

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Despite some poor weather in Barriere this past weekend, the arena at the Fall Fair grounds were chalked full of young participants in the Little Britches Rodeo. Photo submitted by Elli Kohnert

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ing pictures that I began to study photography. online that it excel in 105mm lens and However, is the second photographer on exmy street photography, I tended my camera inspiration list, Richard Avedon that I’ll quote decided to dedicate strap so I could point here, “I think many photographers create in order my time this year to and shoot from the to survive, both emotionally well as financially. photographing the hipasas I released the For a photographer, taking a photo just as impeople I saw wander- shutter. I isthink I can portant as breathing”. ing or performing in hear the laughing photograph that Isome like I theSometimes midway. when I see acoming from get Iexcited. I might not be able to go to the location have written be- of those more skilled fore my admiand experienced at or findabout the subject of that picture, but it still makes ration that thisand type of searching photogme wantofto those grab my camera begin are something. proficient at wan- say raphy I. Yep, for I could that than photograph inderingme city streets control spired to create one of Imyhad own little in my own percreating sonal way. stories with over what I was aimthe way they pho- ing at. I did get some In my list to that forum I forgot to include the tograph the people. viewable shots, but I famous Canadian nature photographer and auReaders will recall also got lots of imthor, Freemanmy Patterson. think that any photographer I discussed frus- I ages showed the interested in photographing gardens or landscapes tration last summer top of people’s heads will find inspiration in hisand photographs and his in Anacortes, Washa great quantity writing. wrote, of“Seeing, in did the those finest ington, Patterson when I tried sky. How and broadest sense, means using your senses, using a DSLR with gunslingers in theyour old a big 24-70mm lens west their target? intellect, and your emotions. It hit means encountermounted on it. matter Peo- with Maybe I need ing your subject your whole being.toIt ple saw me beyond comingthe put beer means looking labelssome of things andcans diswith that pack- world on aaround fenceyou.” rail and covering the big remarkable ageThere and are when I things got practice saw many and peoplelike that Iinspire close enough to grab actor Alan Ladd do me, too many to write down here, but the original a picture they almost in a movie I watched post was on a photographer’s forum, so it’s photogleaned towards me to last week. Or better raphers painters that Iyet, thought about. There see whatnot I was photoI have a friend are many photographers past and present whose graphing. No chance with one of those eximages are worth searchingciting for, looking learning of being inconspiculittle at, Fuji 100 from, and of course, gaining inspiration from ous or assuming cameras. I wonderthat if will surely affect one’s ownIphotography. stealth mode. took beer cans (full)

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 him to lend that cam- back lane, is about era to me next time I photographing sociwant to try. ety around us. I searched online Some photografor some street pho- phers’ shoot for the tography tips. Here challenge, and some are a few I could find. wander the city as 1. Use a wide-an- a release of stress gle lens. from everyday ex2. Get close. istence, and oth3. Look for juxta- ers because of their position. need to make some 4. Focus on the es- statement about the sential. world in which they 5. Look for the live. I wonder at the light and shadows “Decisive Moment” 6. Look at the of prolific French foreground and the photographer Henri background. Cartier-Bresson, 7. Tell a story. or the journalistic Street photograof great Leica toting Find what inspires you to style get that shot. phy, whether at an Robert Doisneau, or event like a country the harsh images of fair, in a bustling marginalized people

by Diane Arbus. They, and many others have left us with their own styles of street photography that affect each viewer on an emotional level. These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera. com or emcam@telus. net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me submitted by John Enman at Photos 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

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aligning the health-care needs of the community with training, and The Province is funding 32 addi- Thompson communities will bentional health-care assistant spaces efit.” supplémentaire de matériel en français.” Public post-secondary instituatSubmitted Thompson Rivers University. The increased “The $275,000 in targeted fund- tions in British Columbia are help- French collection is primarily focused on health children’s and youth material and The TNRD Library System hasing recently addressinthe needs of the ing for Thompson Rivers Universishould better meet the needs of the local Francreased its French collection, thanks to the fi nanSept. 25, 2:30 p.m. ty is our government responding to system by ensuring that students cial support of the Province of British Colum- cophone community as well as those students the need for more health-care assis- in the health-care professions have Barriere Library bia through the Regional District of Nanaimo enrolled in French Immersion and their families. they need to tants to work with an increasingly the skills and training The new French titles will be housed at the and the Canada-British Columbia Cooperation Writer’s block? their communities aging population in cial the Languages region,” serve North well. Kamloops and Kamloops libraries, but Agreement on Offi for the addiGot your characters in a sticky situation is in-at any of the Library System’s said Kamloops-North Thompson willpriorities be available tional purchase of French material. “One of our top you don’t know how to get them out of? creasing student branches. success and servMLA and Health Minister Terryrégional Looking for inspiration? Join us! “La bibliothèque du district Thomping our decommunity,” said TRU Lake behalfreconnaît of Advanced Edu- financier son-on Nicola le soutien la All writers or prospective writers of all ages are welcome to join, Dr. Alan Shaver. cation Minister Wilkinson president province de laAndrew Colombie-Briannique par le biais whether you write: Poetry, Novels, Short Stories, Children’s Books, Songs, etc. Every Thursday“Our we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from du district régional de Nanaimo etstudents de l’Entente need short-durationthe trainwhile making the announcement Lower North Thompson Valley. collaboration CanadaBritannique that’s affordable, close to homeThe STAR/JOURNAL atdethe Kamloops campus ofColombie TRU. ing For more information, call Margaret at 250-672-9330. Keeping valley residents informed! en matière des langues offi cielles pour l’achat will help them serve the “Students can train for rewarding and that health-care positions that are re- needs of their community. This proquired in the Thompson, and also gram and its funding is an example support the health-care needs of of how TRU and the government are listening. In a few short months, their communities.” One-time funding for short-du- this group will be working and Star/Journal file photo ration health-education programs knowing everyday they are making Thirty-two additional health care assistant spaces available at TRU with the $275,000 provincial funding. helps address the immediate needs a difference in someone’s life.” Call for more information or The one-time funding, which is dents as key components in the their labs and during their practi- including independent living of specific communities so that the come in to the Star/Journal and supply of trained health-care work- targeted at programs running for delivery of health care in the re- cums.” assisted living. 359 Borthwick one year or less, was awarded after gion and British Columbia,” said ers is aligned with demand. Health-care assistants provide The demand for health-care as“I’m delighted that government TRU answered a call for proposals Donna Murnaghan, dean for the 24-hour care and supervision in sistants is ever-increasing with the is providing one-time funding to from public post-secondary institu- school of nursing at TRU. “Our protective and supportive environ- aging of the population and the train 32 additional health-care as- tions. It is in addition to any regu- HCA graduates are respected and ments for people who have com- continual growth of health-care sistants in Kamloops,” said Kam- lar-funded health-education spaces sought after fortheir knowledge, plex care needs. They work in a services. Over 50,000 health-care loops-South Thompson MLA, and at the university. skills and caring nature, which is variety of settings including acute assistants are registered with the “I’m pleased the government backed by the high-calibre instruc- care and residential care, as well as BC Care Aide and Community Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. “It is about continues to recognize our stu- tion received in the classroom, in in home care and community care, Health Worker Registry.

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Garlic Delicata

Ingredients 3 delicata squash 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a 9x13 inch baking dish. Peel delicata squash, slice in half lengthwise, and remove seeds. Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place in baking dish, and toss with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds pork tenderloin 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

FromMyKitchen By Dee 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped 1/2 large onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown tenderloins on all sides, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar in a bowl. Stir in garlic, red chile pepper, onion, and black pepper. Put browned tenderloins into slow cooker, cover with the teriyaki sauce mixture. Cook on High for about 4 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during the cooking time to ensure even doneness. Remove tenderloins from the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. If desired, spoon liquid over slices when serving.

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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.

Competitive wages, housing and beneﬁts. Semi-remote location near Barriere, BC Submit resume with 3 references by fax: 780-462-2664 or E-mail:dlove@ thepoolcompanyinc.com SUTCO is looking for long haul truck drivers for our Super B Flat Deck Division. We offer steady work, Health/Dental benefits, a pension plan, late model equipment, electronic logs and more. Preference given to those with BC mountain and US Cross border experience. Apply on line today at sutco.ca or fax (250) 357 2009

Home Care/Support 6 Care Aide Positions available in Prince George. Currently offering guaranteed hour agreement of 35 hrs/week. Relocation option and bonus. DL/Vehicle required. Email hsellors@bayshore.ca or fax 1-250717-7538. RNs and LPNs also needed for Prince George and Quesnel area.

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Markey Mechanical in Willams Lake has openings for established HVAC Technicians with; 2-3 years industry related experience, HVAC troubleshooting skills, a desire to train in various disciplines and a proven track record of integrity and reliability.

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Estate Sales 1200 sq. ft. house. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, .79 acre w/fruit trees, garden area, 600 sq ft shop, & 300 sq ft woodshed. $135,000. obo. Ph 1-250-318-7235

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The Yellowhead 4-H club had an exciting weekend at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. All of the project members did great and it was great to see all of the projects on display for the public to view. It was a busy weekend and did well to get us into the rhythm for the Provincial Winter Fair that is fast approaching for us. Our sheep club was raking in the awards this weekend, with all of the members doing great in their shows on both Saturday and Sunday, along with the club achievement day on Monday. The sheep club also won the 4-H stall competition, sponsored by Country Feed. On Saturday, sheep showmanship was held. The sheep club did great with Yellowhead members placing well in all the showmanship classes. For pre club showmanship Bobby Raye Farrow placed first in the pre club showmanship championship. In the junior showmanship championship Halle Smith placed second, Cheyenne Veninga placed third and Tuson Schilling came fourth. On Sunday, sheep members showed their projects in weight classes. Once again Yellowhead did great in show. For the pre-club market class Bobby Raye Farrow placed first. In the 4-H market chan Kinship Halle Smith placed first, with Sara Kate Smith in second and Connor Farrow in fourth. Halle then went on to place first in the overall market class, with Sara Kate Smith placing third. For the trim and fit class the Yellowhead team of Amanda Huber and Connor Farrow placed second. In beef, our club also did very well. All members did well showing on Sunday. For showmanship Thompson Mitchell was the champion junior showman with Cash Sigouin as the reserve champion. Then in the female weight

classes Leanna Mitchell had the champion 4-H heifer. In the overall Champion female class Dustin Pawloff had the champion female and Leanna Mitchel was reserve. Beef showed all day Sunday and everyone had a great time. Our photography section showcased some absolutely amazing photos this year. The unit one champion was Riley Kempter and Josh Tremblay came in as reserve. In Unit Two, Pax Gregory had the champion photo and Amber McNeice was reserve. In unit three Emma Hamblin was champion with Eli Lingren as reserve. They also did showmanship and were tested on their knowledge of photography. In senior showmanship Eli Lingren came in first with Christine Kempter in second, and in junior showmanship Pax Gregory was first with Josh Tremblay in second place. The brand new goat division of our club had lots of fun showing on Saturday and Sunday. For the preclub showmanship class Rachel Bijl in first and Alexis Nelson in second. In junior showmanship Angela Rutschke came in first with Kendra Rutschke in second. In senior showmanship Kathleen Pilatzke came in first. For the 4-H doe kid class Kendra Rutschke had the champion 4-H doe kid and Rachel Bijl had the reserve champion doe kid project. Everyone did amazing showing their projects and had a lot of fun at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. We are looking forward to next year. The Yellowhead 4-H club would like to thank its long time sponsor Stamer Logging for their continued support. We would also like to thank them for letting us use their flat deck and yard for the constructing of our parade float, along with Jim Powell for driving the float in the parade. Don’t forget to come see us at the Winter Fair on Sept. 25 to 28.

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New school year adds to teen stress

As the new school year begins, children and teens will feel more stress and pressure. A certain amount of stress in our lives is normal and helps drive achievement. In fact, learning how to cope with stress and deal effectively with the demands of life are important skills that teens and young adults must develop to have happier, healthier, more productive and resilient adulthoods. Kids have always experienced stress. In my practice, however, kids seem more stressed than ever — by academic demands, by parental pressure, by the constant social media presence in their social relationships, and by their own expectations of themselves and their fears for the future. The 2013 McCreary Adolescent Survey of 60,000 BC youth found that 83 per cent of all youth said they had been stressed in the last month. Girls are more likely than boys at every age to report extreme stress —feeling so stressed that it prevented them from functioning properly. When stress builds with no release, it can lead to anxiety, depression, and despair. As the school year starts, here are seven proven steps that you and your kids can take to better cope with stress this year. 1. Have a family routine: The more reliable and regular the routine at your home, the more stable and in control your children will feel. Regular times for getting up, going to bed, doing homework, having dinner, doing chores, and engaging in extracurricular activi-

ties all enable children to create a schedule for themselves and know what to expect. Numerous research studies have shown that regular sit down family dinners are associated with increased self-esteem and school success and lower rates of eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, and feelings of depression or thoughts of suicide. 2. Limit and monitor screen time: Social and peer group issues for many youth cause greater stress than academic pressure. In previous generations home was a refuge from that social stress. Now social me-

dia amplifies that stress 24/7. Set limits for time spent online, and monitor what is happening with your youth online. Talk to your kids about how to be safe and how to conduct themselves with social media. 3. Ensure enough sleep: Young children need at least 12 hours of sleep a night and teenagers at least nine or ten, but many are getting much less. Adequate sleep reduces stress and increases coping skills. Don’t let kids sleep with their cell phones or laptops as late night screen time, as well as texts and emails, prevents good

quality sleep. Limit caffeinated drinks; make sure you model good sleep habits, too. 4. Get regular exercise: One of the best ways to manage stress is to move. Recent studies have found that activity out-of doors, such as walking or running in nature, has great stress reduction power too. 5. Don’t over schedule: A certain amount of extracurricular activity is good for kids — it teaches them new skills, creates new friends, gives them exercise. But so many young people have so much on their plate they become overwhelmed and exhaust-

ed. Give them unscheduled downtime, too. 6. Engage in activities that provide personal value and meaning: Studies show that engaging in activities that help youth feel connected to the world and provide personal value and meaning are good for stress reduction. This can mean something different for everyone and can take the form of religious worship, nature walks, meditation, uplifting

art, music, or books or any other spiritual connection that helps provide purpose and perspective to our lives. 7. Learn some key stress-reduction skills: Cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) like relaxation breathing, visualization, mindfulness meditation, thought stopping, “chunking” big tasks into smaller, doable pieces and other skills can help manage stress. In the next column, I

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Ofﬁcial newsletter of the BC COWBOY HERITAGE SOCIETY

Features Gearing up for the 20th Anniversary ...

of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival – March 17th to 20th, 2016

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If you thought the past Kamloops Cowboy Festivals were good then you’ll love what’s in store for the 20th Anniversary! For entertainment we’ll be bringing back nine of the performers that were part of the very first Festival at the Stockman Hotel in 1997. We’ll also have over twenty of the favourite entertainers from past years, three new faces, and we’re hoping for one surprise guest appearance by someone you all know and love! It’s pretty early yet but

we’re already getting calls from people wanting tickets and trying to reserve certain tables for the Dinner Theatre shows which is amazing ... because tickets don’t go on sale until November 1st. We have also had enquiries from three different bus companies that are possibly putting together packages for folks in Alberta and Saskatchewan. See the article in this newsletter on the Bus Tour. Our official hotel, The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Center is worried they that they will be full be-

fore we even start to promote them. Not sure if that’s a good thing or not ... hmmm, guess it’s good. We’ve also had a lot of enquiries from people looking for booths in the trade show, too, so I’m thinking that it will be filled up fast, and with some with some q u a l i t y products. A d d the Art

of the West Show and Sale, The Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase, and the fact that it’s just a great place to meet folks and socialize, then add all the above entertainment, and it can’t be anything but a good weekend.

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The Kamloops Cowboy Festival will be held on a New weekend in the future. Instead of the usual second weekend in March it will now be held on the Passing of a great friend ~ Page 4

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From the Editors,

The 20th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival is just around the corner. The Festival will now be held on the third weekend in March every year, and this year we’re excited about our anniversary weekend. It looks like we’ll have eight performers that

were at the very first Kamloops Cowboy Festival in 1997 on stage this year. The entertainment line is looking super so far, there are new menus for all three of the dinner theatre buffets, the tradeshow is already getting a lot of bookings, and all in

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all things are looking like this could be the best Kamloops Cowboy Festival ever! The 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be Saturday, February 13th and looks like it should be another great one. Cariboo Country Night was also, once again, a super

evening. Scholarship applications have been rolling in all summer, and we’re just waiting for the start of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame and Joe Marten Award submissions. Mark McMillan President, BCCHS

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Kathy and I have had a busy year … a week in France with her dad and a second week on a Mediterranean cruise, and a few days in Winnipeg – two with Mark’s sister and two with Jim and Karen Bell (who put Billie’s and Hugh’s cruise together). We had a super time everywhere we went. You can see photos from Europe, and our diary, on our web site: www.MeadowSprings.com. We also had a great year for hay … really nice hay and lots of it. We’ve also never had so many calls from people looking to buy hay … glad we could sell some and really glad we don’t have to buy any! Now that that’s all done, and we just finished the Cariboo Country Night, we’re gearing up for the 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert in February and, of course, the 20th anniversary of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival ... all of which you can read about in this newsletter. There’s also a little blurb about a “jam” we had here at Meadow Springs Ranch and there’s an article on John Deere Doug. Enjoy! Kathy & Mark McMillan, Editors msprings@ bcinternet.net

As always the second Saturday in February is slated for the Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert. We don’t have the entertainers confirmed yet but you can bet it’ll be another great show. Two shows, a 2:00 pm matinee and a 7:00 pm evening show, will take place in the Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House. Tickets are still only $15 each per show. Both shows are the same so it doesn’t matter which one you go to. We’ll have all the details for you in the next newsletter ... or you can phone or email Mark ... toll free 1-888-763-2221 or cowboys@bcchs.com.

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Some pretty major changes in the program this year make me think that the 2015 Chilliwack Mane Event Expo will be a pretty awesome weekend. The main change is the addition of a Working Ranch Challenge! Now how exciting is that?! The new Working Ranch Challenge will have session #1 from 8:15 pm to 10:30 pm in the main arena on Friday night. Session #2 will be from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm on Saturday afternoon and session #3, the final go, will be from 2:15 to 4:45 on Sunday bringing the weekend to a close. The Trainers Chal-

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there will be some amazing clinics this year, too. Clinics like: Jimmy Wofford – Jumping; Kristi Wysocki – Dressage; Pat Parelli - Parelli Natural Horsemanship; Doug Mills – Horsemanship; Doug Leasor - Barrel Racing; Glenn Stewart – Horsemanship; Jec Ballou - Western Dressage; David Simons – Reining; Sandi Simons – Horsemanship; and Sonny Garguilo – Horsemanship. Wow! The Trade Show is always second to none with a huge array of different booths selling anything and everything one can imagine in the way of equine related merchandise.

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The 16th Annual Cariboo Country Night The Watch Lake Community Hall was at maximum capacity Saturday night, Sept 12th and the dance floor was full as people tried to burn off the calories that had been absorbed from the

awesome BBQ steak dinner. A big thanks to Save-On Foods for donating the steaks and a big thanks to the Green Lake Watch Lake Business Association and its participating volunteers for putting

on an event that is always truly appreciated by all who attend. Ernie Doyle, as usual, put together two great sets around the dinner break and then shared some of his great inventory of old time country favourites during the dance. Jason Ruscheinsky and Bernadette Ducharme also did two really good sets for the concert part of the evening ... Bernadette with mostly originals and Jason with old time covers that you wouldn’t expect to hear from a 20 year

old. They also had what seemed like an endless list of songs that they did for the dance and the dance floor never had a dull moment. It always amazes me when three individual musicians, who have never played together before, can get together and put out what sounded like well rehearsed and very practiced dance music ... and have a whole lot of fun doing it. As well as singing her own song choices, Bernadette also sang some really nice har-

mony to just about every song that both Jason and Ernie did. To top off a great evening Alan McAninch (a Bridge

Lake resident for over 65 years) celebrated his 93rd birthday at Cariboo Country Night – mostly on the dance floor.

The 15th Annual Spirit of the West Cruise It’ll be here before you know it ... and there are a lot of people booked to go already. It’s a 10 day Sea of Cortez and the Mexican Riviera Cruise! People said that the 2011 Mexican Riviera Cruise was one of their favorites and of course this one will be with Princess Cruises again, this time on the Crown Princess! A 10 day cruise from January 8th to 18th, 2016. Join Billie and Hugh McLennan as they leave home to fly

to LA on January 8th, 2016. They'll board the Crown Princess and enjoy stops in: San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; La Paz, Mexico; Loreto, Mexico; and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The cruise returns to LA on January 18th. Included in the cruise package price is a special private group tour in Puerto Vallarta. The price includes return airfare from Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver, and all ground transfers

in LA. It also includes all port and government taxes, on board meals, entertainment, and room service, special group receptions on the ship, and a special gift. One of the nicest things about the Spirit of the West Cruise is the fact that you’ll be joining folks that are ranchers, horse people, western life lovers, and/or Spirit of the West

Doug Haughton Black Angus Natural Beef Way up in dem der hills, just south of Kamloops, you'll find a ranch known as "Doug Haughton Black Angus Natural Beef" located in an area called Knutsford. It all started over a hundred years ago when Henry Haughton moved to BC in 1904 and then homesteaded in Knutsford in 1908. Henry had four kids; Doris, Leonard, Ernie, and Don. For many years Leonard and Ernie were a big part of 4H, the Kamloops Bull Sale, and the Provincial Winter Fair. Ernie's three boys took ownership of the ranch after his death in

1986 and at that time added more properties. In the mid 1990s they began operating independently. Jim continued with a cow-calf operation on High Lonesome Ranch, Ken had cow-calf at Separation Lake, and Doug ran a cow calf herd at Southlands Ranch. In the early 2000s Doug decided to switch to yearlings as he had previously sold off all his blacks (High River) and red white faces (BC Livestock in Williams Lake). He was working full time and therefore the idea of yearlings sounded more appealing. Doug got a feeder loan from BC Livestock

and Doug Haughton Black Angus Natural Beef went from there. When brother Ken passed away Doug bought all of his cattle, leased his place, and ended up keeping all the calves. This saw his numbers go upwards of a thousand head. Doug says there isn't much sorting involved before the sale as his cattle are all pretty uniform. "It makes a pretty picture, something a guy can really be proud of, when you see seven nice shiny liners all parked on your road ready to load up at your corrals" says Doug. continued on page 4...

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Meadow Springs Ranch worked out as a stopping place ... Bud Webb phoned me one day and said he had heard that Ed and Diane Wahl would be stopping over at our place on their way to Barkerville where they would be entertaining at Drover Days. I said “ya, that’s right” and he then asked if they could have a jam session here on the Thursday night, September 10th. We’d just built a new roof over our 30’ by 30’ deck so I said sure and invited the three Cariboo Country Night entertainers, too ... and a bunch of friends and neighbours! Sounded like a party to me. Jason couldn’t make it but Ernie Doyle from Green Lake came and Bernadette Ducharme came all the way down from Horsefly to join in. We threw some burgers on the BBQ and sat back for a great evening of entertainment. I think there were

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about 15 of us. It still amazes me ... Bud, at 83 years young, and Ernie only a couple of years behind him, can still remember more songs then I’ll ever dream of knowing ... and they know all the words. Bud even recited a couple of poems. Friday morning Bud and Ed and Diane headed to Barkervile for the weekend and Ernie and Bernadette headed home. Bernadette stayed over here again on Saturday night after Cariboo Country Night and on Sunday Ed and Diane and Bud returned here for a visit on their way home. Later that same night the Hanson Family (also coming from Barkerville) stopped in and spent the night on their way south. We had a very short but good visit with them Monday morning before they left.

Doug pretty much buys whenever the timing is right, which could be any time of the year. He's a big believer in supporting those that support him, too. "Sometimes you say the right thing ... other times you should have kept your mouth shut" said Dougie, "well this one time I happened to say the right thing at the right time." Doug ended up with a nice land lease from a neighbouring ranch and bought all their heifers to boot. Doug spoke to Ron at Kamlake View Meats, where he gets his butchering done, and said that he wanted to sell his beef locally, through Ron's retail store at the time, the Chop N Block. Ron said he'd try a couple but Doug said no, let's start with 15 head. That soon turned into 30 or 40 head. The Plaza Hotel Restaurant started carrying the Haughton beef on their menu, too, and Doug was happy saying "I love the idea of keeping our cattle within the doors of our Province! People buy BC Beef - they want to know where it came from and how it was raised". Doug Haughton Black Angus Natural Beef was known for a few years as "Wine Fed Beef" as it was finished by Bill and Darlene Freding at Southern Plus Feedlots in Oliver. They gave the cattle wine from their Rafter F Vineyard - half a litre twice a day per head. Doug snickered when he said "I used to get asked all the time, and by ranchers too, 'How do you feed the wine to the cattle?' Well I loved stringing people along and would come up

with lots of different answers for them. I'd also tell them what Bill said - that they were 'really happy cattle' - 'the most laid back cattle in the feedlot' - 'very relaxed cattle'." "Happy cattle, Happy owners" added Dougie. Doug first married in 1981, to Caroline Quadros, and they had four kids; Ashley, Cara-Lee, Raelene, and JD. When this marriage ended they decided to have a BBQ. They called it the "Coming and Going Party" and had about 400 invited guests. "I think having that BBQ might be the first thing we agreed on" laughed Doug, "There's three things I love; Good cattle, Country Music and a good BBQ." He remarried in 2003 with a promise to Laurie to keep it small ... and that he did. It was a small wedding at Nicola Ranch Church with about 20 people. The reception after though ... well that was a different story. "I invited Betty Hinton, our MP at the time, to a small wedding reception" says Doug with a great big grin. "Well that was another 400 person BBQ." Doug was asked to host a BBQ for Premier Gordon Campbell one year during an election. He arranged it at one his neighbour's where he also arranged a cattle drive. The cattle crested the hill above the BBQ and headed down through the fields towards where the Premier was making his speech. Gordon Campbell told Doug that that was one of his favorite events over the years. Most people know Doug

Haughton as "John Deere Doug" as he's been selling John Deere tractors for many years. Folks all know Dougie as a very generous man and a proud supporter of most everything that's community or local. He has followed in his dad and uncle's footsteps in 4H. He has been a great sponsor of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame over the years, and always supports the BCCA fundraisers. Dougie says the last few years have been hard on the family as they've lost brothers, Ken and Bob, and sister in law Marie. His brother Jim still looks after all the cattle along with Doug's family and neighbours, and they are all an integral part of the ranching operation. The Haughton Ranch was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame as a Century Ranch at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival on March 13th, 2015. Not long after Minister Todd Stone presented Doug with a letter. The first paragraph read, "As Premier of the Province of BC, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate you for your lifetime achievement in cattle ranching and the cattle industry." Two other paragraphs talked about the ranch and the family, and were followed by, "I hope that you and the rest of the Haughton family have an amazing year." It was signed, Sincerely, Christy Clark, Premier. Doug's next goal is to "work with the end users". He's been meeting with Gillian Watt of the BC Abattoirs' Association and is sticking to his belief - "Buy BC Beef!"

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