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‘IT WAS A MIRACLE’: Seniors who almost drowned search for Good Samaritans

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By Tim Petruk Kamloops This Week

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It was “a fluke.” That’s how Good Samaritan Ryan Fisher described it — the chance role he played in saving the lives of two Kamloops men who had all but given up on survival after their boat flipped in a small North Thompson lake last month. Fisher said he was driving with his family down a back-country road near Barriere

when he was flagged down. “I was taking my kids camping and one guy came running up, yelling and screaming,” he said. “By then, they’d already got the two guys down to the dock.” The “two guys” were Allan Pasichnyk and Ernie Matechuk. Pasichnyk, 84, and Matechuk, 71, have been fishing buddies for more than a decade. They spend most Thursdays at Gorman

Lake, 19 kilometres northwest of Barriere. The secluded spot became their go-to fishing hole because of its isolation. “We go on Thursdays because there’s no one else on the lake,” Pasichnyk told KTW. “We could be there all day and see maybe two or three vehicles.” Pasichnyk characterized the “fluke” as something else entirely. “It was a miracle,” he said. ***

More than a month removed from their Sept. 3 brush with death, Pasichnyk and Matechuk are still unclear on the details. “I don’t know exactly what happened,” Pasichnyk said. “I caught a fish, but I had my line behind the oar, so I just turned around and stepped back — and over we went.” Their nine-foot flatbottom boat flipped. Both men had life vests, but only Mat-

all,” Matechuk said. “That’s why I didn’t think I would get hypothermia, because I didn’t feel cold.” They were about 100 feet from shore — too far for Pasichnyk to swim without a life vest. So, he grabbed hold of the overturned boat and prayed. “I hung on,” he said. “We finally realized we’re not going to make it, so both Ernie and I prayed.

ry for me, I said, ‘Allan, I think this is it.’” All the while, Pasichnyk said, they were praying. “I had given up, too,” he said. “Then, we heard a holler from the road and our hopes just boosted right up. “Both of us sent up a holler. I think they heard it down to Kamloops. “About the last thing I remember is a boat coming out to our boat. I just re(DAVE EAGLES/KTW)

Allan Pasichnyk (left) and Ernie Matechuk are lucky to be alive — and now they want to thank their unidentified saviours.

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Last chance to vote Oct. 19 Barriere’s Central Poll Supervisor, Wim Houben, welcoming voters last Sunday to the Advanced Voting station in the Barriere Lion’s Hall which was open Oct. 12-19. Your last opportunity to vote in the Oct. 19, Federal Election takes place next Monday, when area voters can cast their ballots from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Barriere & District Senior Society Drop-in Centre, at 4433 Barriere Town Road.

echuk was wearing his. Pasichnyk had given his preserver to his friend to keep his legs dry in the rain. In all their years fishing together, the pair said, they had never gone into the water. “It just happened so quick,” Matechuk said. “The boat created some sort of vacuum underneath and we couldn’t move it.” The water in Gorman Lake was 13 C, according to Pasichnyk’s fish finder. Both men went into shock. “I didn’t feel cold at

“We turned to the good Lord, the only one who could help us, and he did. “It really was a miracle.” *** After spending an hour trying to stay afloat in cold water, with colder rain pouring down, Pasichnyk and Matechuk had given up. “I told Allan, because he said a few times, ‘You swim to shore — I’m going to let go of the boat,’” Matechuk said. “I said, ‘I’m not going to leave you here.’ “I remember, when it started getting blur-

member the boat coming to ours.” *** According to Fisher, the two life-savers happened upon the distressed men by complete chance. “They told me the only reason they stopped is because one of them had to go pee,” he said. “And, the other one was just looking around with his binoculars and he saw the capsized boat. “It was a fluke.” Fisher said the Good Samaritans rushed into action, getting their own boat ...continued on page 3

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Trade deal doesn’t fix U.S. lumber issue: Harper By Tom Fletcher Black Press The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement doesn’t resolve Canada’s long-running dispute with the United States over softwood lumber, or remove restrictions on log exports from B.C. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the Canadian government would like to renew the Canada-U.S. softwood agreement, expired as of Thanksgiving Day. It’s a side deal outside the North American Free Trade Agreement, and it won’t be covered by the Pacific Rim trade either. “Obviously we would like to see this agreement move forward, and I think industry on both sides of the border would, but for reasons that were not entirely clear, the American administration

federal election will be about continuing the U.S. softwood lumber talks. Harper expressed confidence that despite the history of U.S. legal and trade actions over the

years, the existing deal can be extended. “We’ve managed to export a lot of lumber over the years and I’m confident we will continue to,” Harper said.

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‘IT WAS A MIRACLE’:

into the waters of Gorman Lake and racing to rescue. They towed Pasichnyk and Matechuk to shore and began to warm them up — slowly. “They knew what they were doing,” Matechuk said. “The RCMP said that, if they warmed us up too fast, we would have had heart attacks.” When Fisher happened upon the scene, the Good Samaritans had already loaded Matechuk into their truck. Pasichnyk, who was in rougher shape, was lying passed out on a wooden boardwalk. Fisher said he approached and grabbed his hand. “When you grabbed him, it was like you were grabbing onto an ice cube,” he said. Pasichnyk said he was told a different metaphor. “Ryan was saying, when he grabbed onto my hand, it was like grabbing the hand of a dead man,” he said. *** Fisher said he helped load Pasichnyk into the Good Samaritans’ truck. They then drove to meet a pair of waiting ambulances near Barriere, where the two fishermen were rushed to Royal Inland Hospital.

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Matechuk was released the following morning. Pasichnyk wasn’t discharged until a day later. Both men feel lucky to be alive — and both want to thank their unidentified heroes. “We were waiting for the end to come and, thankfully, it didn’t,” Pasichnyk said. “We sure would like to get a hold of the boys and thank them.” *** All is not lost for Pasichnyk and Matechuk. Pasichnyk said he hired a diver to fetch his sunken gear from the bottom of Gorman Lake. The pair will fish again. But, not on Thursday. “Not yet,” Matechuk said. “We’ll wait until spring, probably.” CAN YOU HELP? Allan Pasichnyk and Ernie Matechuk would really like to track down the two Good Samaritans who saved them from drowning in Gorman Lake on Sept. 3. So far, all they know is that the men were young — likely in their 20s — were from Kamloops and work as electricians at the same local company. If you know who they are, call 778-471-7540 and we’ll get them in touch.

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ABCs of wacky voting It’s blue and red neck-and-neck, with orange fading fast. Or, it’s red and blue neck-and-neck and orange falling slowly. Or, it’s blue expanding its lead over red and orange dropping like the loonie. Or, it’s red with an increasing lead over blue, with orange losing its a-peel. Sometimes you need a bad pun to weather the eyestrain-inducing national polls that seem to be released every time a leader burps. Abacus Data, Nanos, Ekos, Ipsos Reid, Légere Marketing, Forum Research — there might be as many polling firms as there are candidates in the 338 ridings nationwide. But, can we trust the polls in these days of dying landlines and an extreme aversion to 1-800 numbers that do filter through to the old home phone? When polling numbers failed miserably in the April 2012 election in Quebec, the September 2012 election in Alberta and the May 2013 election in B.C., it appeared the only trustworthy Angus Reid was the former centre for the B.C. Lions — when he was healthy. Then again, polls were on the mark in this year’s Alberta election, which produced the unthinkable — a New Democrat government in the free-enterprise capital of Canada. If — if — the latest national polls are on target, we are looking at a photo finish between Stephen Harper’s Conservatives and Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, resulting in a minority government with Thomas Mulcair’s New Democrats ready to be courted. Prominent during this election campaign has been nauseating attacks. Actually, Trudeau just may be ready. Harper is not evil personified. And, Mulcair is no more a career politician than any other MP with at least the magic six years of service that opens a life-long bank account. Also prominent during this campaign has been the vocal ABC movement — Anybody But Conservatives. The strategy from the Hate Harper brigade is to have non-Conservative voters cast a ballot for the candidate of the party that has the best chance to win in their riding. (While these ABC advocates will tell all who will listen that “everybody” wants change in Ottawa, polling would suggest otherwise.) The ABC faction has websites that suggest where NDP/Liberal voters should park their vote in the quest, but such an approach may create unintended results. Here in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding, popular belief is that the race is between Conservative Cathy McLeod and New Democrat Bill Sundhu, though Steve Powrie’s Liberal team members whose knuckles are raw from door-knocking will tell you we all might be in for a surprise come Oct. 19. Nevertheless, think about it: If Liberal and Green supporters jump on the ABC train to back the NDP locally, and if national polling is correct, Kamloopsians would go from having a government MP (and the significant funding that has been brought to town) to electing an MP sitting in the third tier of benches in Ottawa, looking up at the Official Opposition and government MPs. The elimination of the per-vote subsidy (until the 2011 election, registered political parties received $2.04 per vote if they garnered a certain percentage of support) has killed at least one incentive to cast a ballot for a candidate with no shot at winning. It has also contributed to that all-too-Canadian pastime of voting against something rather than for something. Here’s a novel thought: Why not read the party platforms and talk to the four Kamloops candidates and vote for the person and party you believe will best serve your household and Canada? Christopher Foulds is editor of Kamloops This Week

Forest companies should respect Migratory Bird Act To the editor; Although it is great to see the public’s attention to the killing of Cecil the Lion (whether this act was “just” or not), I’m amazed at what little outcry there is here in B.C. for our own “Cecil’s”. They may be squirrels, chipmunks, martin, fisher, rabbits, baby bears, birds and the list goes on. Here in B.C., every year, hundreds of thousands if not millions of animals and nesting birds are killed at the most critical time in their lives by the forest companies and BC Timber Sales. As these newborn animals and birds are in the trees or on the forest floor, the forest compa-

nies continue to harvest timber in this province, with little to no respect for wildlife and the law. In Canada there is a law called the Migratory Bird Convention Act, which is one of the oldest laws in Canada. The law was put in place through negotiations between Canada, United States and Mexico to protect the most critical time period for migration birds travelling between the three countries, while they are nesting. In most areas of the province, this time period is from April 15 to Aug. 1. During this time there is to be no forest extraction – unless the proper ...continued on page 5

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Global warming problems should be a priority for Federal Election

To the editor; The upcoming Canadian Federal Election on Oct. 19, 2015, reflects total confusion of all federal parties, resulting in Canadian citizen’s total confusion of which party would provide the best type of new government for global warming recovery leadership. This can not be clarified more precisely. There is no higher priority for the Canadian Federal Election than global warming problem recovery improvement activities and requirements than updates to our traditional harmful planetary functioning techniques, which will result in our new updated economic functioning. Maximum planetary ecological life support functioning compatibility should be the key subject of the upcoming Federal Election campaign. Economy and ecology is in fact the most immediately effective type of our current global warming problem reduction recovery philosophy. Current sources of harmful emission sources should be updated to an output volumes reduction recovery method. Harmful emission outputs must be eliminated. There is now no more abundant free type of planetary resource. Methane and carbon dioxide provide the highest volumes of planetary life support capability deadly gas emissions. These are equal to, or of higher total, more harmful emission output volumes than human sources. I would like to try and form the Canadian Green Team for Canadian global warming recovery leadership, and am looking for people who may be interested in participating in this endeavour. I am looking for people who can help with typing, internet capability and setting up a website. Gypsy C. Warner Louis Creek, B.C., 250-672-5865

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Continued from page 4... Respect Migratory Bird Act surveys have been done to ensure that there are management of our forests (along with one of no birds nesting in the trees that are to be har- nature’s greatest assets) will be long lasting and vested. These nests can, at times, be extremely affect many for years to come. difficult to find and require the skill of trained We can only hope that all of our wildlife that professionals to identify. is lost during this critical time period in our All other industries in the province, such as province can get the same attention as has Ceoil and gas, pipeline development, road con- cil the Lion in Africa. As a resident of this great struction, and mining development, strictly ad- province, I never knew that we had the ability to here to this act. It is a condition of their permits choose which laws we were going to abide by. to operate and in many cases, cease to operate, Brian Dack, president during this time period. BC Trappers Association For some reason the forest industry feels that it is above the law. It continues to operate during this most critical time period for all wildlife. The BC Trappers Association has brought Oct. 25, 2015 this issue to both the provincial and federal 2pm at the governments’ attention, and has held numerous ART GALLEY discussions with forest companies and the CanaDutch Lake dian Wildlife Service, all to no avail. Community Centre 209 Dutch Lake Road Many of these forest companies and the government have sought legal advice and the answer Everyone is is always the same – it is illegal to harvest timber welcome during this time period, without the proper precautions being taken. We are seeing our forests being harvested at an alarming rate, with little to no regard for wildlife and its rethis ad is sponsored by quirements for mature forests. We are experiencing a year of serious Barriere Heffley Creek Nov. 21 – No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, drought in this provOct. 24 – Harvest Sale-A-Bration, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Antoon 250-672-9330 ince, with many of our 10am-2pm. $___/table. Info: Deb 250-578-7525 Nov. 28 - Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, Dec. 5 – Christmas Craft Fair, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am10am-2pm. $10/table. Info: Hazel 250-672-5587 creeks and streams 2pm. $___/table. Info: Deb 250-578-7525 drying up. One can Little Fort Chu Chua only think that, if the Oct. 25 – 40th Annual Little Fort Craft Fair, Little Fort Oct. 18 – Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10amCommunity Hall, 10am-3pm. $30/table. Info: Darlene forests were managed 1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-672-5356 250-677-4383 properly, our streams Dec. 13 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-672Clearwater would still be flowing 5356 Nov. 20-21 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, with clear cool water. Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. $10/table. Info: Valemount Phyllis 250-674-3535 This is also having Nov. 14 – Christmas Craft Fair, Valemount Sec. Gym, Nov. 8 – 20th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, an impact on the fish 10am-3pm. $20/table. Info: Riette 250-566-4193 Clearwater Legion, 10am-2pm. $20/table. Info: Abby 250-674-2127 stocks – both freshwaNov. 14-15 – Blackpool Craft Fair, Blackpool Hall, Blue River ter species and salmon. 10am-2pm both days. $10/table. Info: Sharon 250Nov. 15 - Craft Fair, Blue River Community Hall, 10:30am587-6202 The impacts from 3pm. Info: Charmaine 250-674-7456 Dec. 13 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. this lack of respect 10am-4pm. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250-674-3535 for the law and mis-

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Barriere Elementary School held their Terry Fox Run on Friday Oct. 9. Students gathered together before heading out for their run around the Terry Fox route behind the school. Pictured are Brittany Baird, Alex Underhill and Spencer Schilling as they get ready to carry the Terry Fox Flag and lead the students out on the run. Stay in tune with your community. The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL – keeping you connected!

Public Notice of Open House Highway 5 Improvements in Darfield and Vinsulla

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session to preview plans and provide comments on the highway widening and intersection improvements on Highway 5 through the communities of Darfield and Vinsulla. The ministry’s project team will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. The drop-in open house is scheduled for the following date: Thursday, October 15, 2015 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Barriere Lion’s Club Community Hall 350 Borthwick Road, Barriere, B.C. For more information, please contact: Darfield Project Manager, Dave Shibata, by telephone at 250 828-4069 or by e-mail at Dave.Shibata@gov.bc.ca Vinsulla Project Manager, Kathy Strobbe, by telephone at 250 371-3986 or by e-mail at Kathy.Strobbe@gov.bc.ca

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Election 2015: Vote could spark marijuana reform By Jeff Nagel Black Press This election may decide whether Canada makes a historic leap toward marijuana reform or remains a legal battleground between cannabis advocates and a resistant federal government. Under the federal Conservatives, Ottawa has long argued pot is dangerous, unproven as a medicine, and a serious risk to youth if legal access grows. The government has only allowed possession by authorized medical marijuana users after courts ruled in 2000 they have a right to reasonable access. Since then, tens of thousands of Canadi-

ans became approved users and many got federal permits to grow it themselves. Cities grew anxious about the explosion of often unsafe legal growops in their midst. That was one reason the Conservatives tried in 2014 to outlaw home growing of medical pot and force users to buy only via mail order from a new group of approved commercial producers. Corporate growers have rushed to carve up the market while pot activists and lawyers have fought to defend and widen the ability for anyone to grow and sell the stuff. Nowhere has that battle been more obvious than in Vancouver,

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This election may decide whether Canada makes a historic leap toward marijuana reform or remains a legal battleground between cannabis advocates and a resistant federal government. marijuana – Washington has been joined by Colorado, Oregon and Alaska – B.C.’s advocates can increasingly point across the border and argue the sky has not fallen. Where the parties stand The Conservatives insist Canada will not follow them down a road that expands drug culture and its risks, instead promising to fund more RCMP anti-drug operations. Conservative leader

Stephen Harper upped the rhetoric this month when he called marijuana “infinitely worse” than tobacco in terms of damage to health, a claim contradicted by health experts, though they say pot poses elevated risks for teens. The NDP would immediately decriminalize pot – leader Tom Mulcair says no one should have a criminal record for personal use – and then study further legalization options. The Greens would legalize, regulate and tax

it. Their platform banks on about $5 billion a year in marijuana tax revenue. Under leader Justin Trudeau, the Liberals were the first major party to promise outright legalization and regulation, though they haven’t yet budgeted any tax revenue. They argue legal, tightly regulated marijuana can be kept out of kids’ hands as effectively as booze and cigarettes. “Oct. 19 is a pretty big day for cannabis policy in this country,” says lawyer Kirk Tousaw, who has led multiple challenges of federal marijuana regulations. He credits Trudeau with being most upfront in promising legalization at a time when many politicians remain gun shy, but believes both the Liberals and NDP would deliver major change. A key issue if reform comes, he said, is whether anyone can grow their own pot – and even sell it at farmer’s markets – rather than just buying from corporate growers and dealers. “My view is if you don’t have a right to grow your own cannabis you don’t live in a place where it’s actually legal.” A re-elected Conservative government could face further proliferation of illegal retail stores – forcing Ottawa to either crack down or

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else concede de facto legalization in parts of the country. Court challenges continue A Tory victory would also continue the legal chess game between pot proponents and federal lawyers, at a rising cost to taxpayers. The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously ruled in June that medical marijuana can legally be possessed or sold in the form of cookies, other edibles and derivatives, not just dried bud. So far, the government response has been to permit commercial producers to sell only medical pot oils at a low THC dosage, not other edibles. A Federal Court judge will rule soon on another challenge – also argued by Tousaw – over whether medical patients can keep growing their own pot. That decision could deal another blow to the new commercial production system. “It could go either way,” Tousaw said. “Even if it’s a win for the patients, what that win looks like is probably going to be strongly influenced by what government is sitting in Ottawa.” A re-elected Harper government confronted by more court defeats could still make medical pot access as difficult as possible by tightly regulating the amount that can be legally possessed or grown. “Every time the courts have held a facet of the medical cannabis program in this country to be unconstitutional, the government has responded by doing the absolute minimum it can to comply with what the court has said,” Tousaw said. Which is why pot reformers prefer a swift victory at the ballot box to clear the legal haze.

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Seeing the forest and the trees VICTORIA – There was a flurry of excitement in the B.C. legislature last week, as Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington released documents suggesting that a multinational manufacturing company continued to buy up B.C. farms for carbon offsets after they said last June they would stop. False alarm, as it turns out. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick clarified that three more farms in the Peace and Cariboo region had indeed been bought, but the company was merely following legal advice to close deals on farms that it had already agreed to purchase. The company, British-based cleaning product and pharmaceutical maker Reckitt Benckiser (RB) confirmed this. A company official reiterated that its program to buy farms and replant them with trees is suspended. By the time the B.C. government became aware of this global public relations scheme, thanks to the work of NDP MLA Lana Popham and others, about 10,000 hectares of farmland was already planted with seedlings. RB initially said they were buying up abandoned and unproductive farms, but local government officials disputed that. RB soon realized that undermining already precarious farming communities was going to provide the opposite of the green publicity they sought, at least in B.C. The company told me it is now looking to switch its carbon offset program to replanting forest areas depleted by pine beetle and fire. I’ll believe that when I see it, but on the face of it, this

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Tom Fletcher sounds almost as questionable as converting farmland back to forests. Pine forests need fire to regenerate, so fires have been part of the regeneration of the ecosystem since the retreat of the last Ice Age. Beetle-kill areas are already coming back, and they were never completely denuded in any case, so the notion of manual planting these areas seems impractical. Most are now criss-crossed with deadfall and all but impassible. Another situation that received little public attention was a report issued late this summer by the B.C. Forest Practices Board about forest stewardship plans. The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from all regions of B.C., prepared as required under provincial law by forest tenure holders on Crown land. They are supposed to deal with things like where roads go and how streams are protected. This is the management system put in place in 2003, when the B.C. Liberal government changed its approach to forest management. Gone was the NDP’s infamous seven-volume “Forest Practices Code,” which attempted to micromanage every detail of a timber licence, right down to inspecting for litter left at a logging site. In came “resultsbased” forest manage-

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ment, where licence holders had to produce a plan showing stream protection and other values. The Forest Practices Board has found these plans often aren’t good for much, although results are generally good when they follow up with on-the-ground audits of actual timber harvest areas. The investigation found that many of the plans cover “vast and overlapping areas of the province, and were written using legal language that makes them very difficult for public understanding or review.” Little has changed since a similar finding in 2006. During that time, the forests ministry was turned into Forests, Lands and

Natural Resource Operations, with greatly increased responsibility over wildlife, mining, gas drilling and so on. Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, who traveled the province as NDP forests critic in recent years, says the problem now is there just aren’t enough people on the ground to assess what’s going on in our huge expanse of Crown land. Meanwhile the city media covers professional protesters issuing demands about the Walbran Valley. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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No, not a skating rink Some folks driving down Barriere Town Road last Tuesday morning may have been wondering what the newly poured cement pad on the north side of the fire hall is for. It’s all part of the construction for the Barriere Search and Rescue building. With the project moving along so quickly the roof may be on before the snow flies.

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SD73 hopes enrolment decline has ended By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week

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Karl deBruijn believes the region’s declining school enrolment may have finally stopped. The superintendent for the KamloopsThompson school district said final figures submitted to the Ministry of Education show 13,982 students in the district, which is higher than what was forecast. Administrators had predicted enrolment to drop by 386 students when classes resumed in September, but the decrease was just 51 students. The statistics include distance, adult and continuing education. Of the 13,982 students in the district, 990 are in kindergarten and 1,255 are in Grade 12. “We are still graduating more than are coming in,” deBruijn said, noting the average of students per grade is now about 1,000 district-wide, which gives him some comfort the system has stabilized to the reality families are having fewer children. He attributed much of the unexpected influx of students in September to families moving to Kamloops, with anecdotal evidence they have been attracted to the city for its job opportunities and affordable housing. There were some unexpected surprises at specific schools. Arthur Hatton elementary in North Kamloops saw its enrolment rise by 36 students. “That’s big,” deBruijn said. “It was at 242 last year and that’s a big increase for a small school that has been on the decline since amalgamation [the district closed some schools a few years ago due to declining enrolment].” In Brocklehurst, Parkcrest elementary is up 20 students, but Kay Bingham elementary unexpectedly showed a decrease of 21 students. At the secondary level, deBruijn said, Brock middle school went up 52 students and Valleyview secondary saw its population increase by 27. South Kamloops decreased by 74 students and NorKam went down 25 students.

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The big concern for the district is in Clearwater, where the secondary school is now at 189 students, having lost 28, and in Barriere, which saw the school population decrease by 17 at the secondary level, although there were 15 new elementary students. Declining enrolment in rural schools creates its own problems, deBruijn said, because families are often loathe to see their children travel long distances to other schools. He praised the teaching staff in the two locations for the innovative ways they’re ensuring basic courses like chemistry and physics are still provided through podcasts, video-conferencing and tutoring. With classes now established, deBruijn said only two of the teachers laid off at the end of the last school term are not working. Each had been offered job postings, but opted to not accept them.

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Learning about vital tools was a success North Thompson Star/Journal The ‘Vitals Tools for Success’ seminar held at the Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 3, had a full contingent of participants in attendance. The seminar was hosted by the North Thompson Communities Foundation (NTCF), the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS), and the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (NTVIC). Speakers for the day were North Thompson Star/Journal editor Jill Hayward, District of Barriere Councillor Donna Kibble, and representing the BC Association for Charitable Gaming - David Sheach. Kibble spoke on the importance of volunteers and finding a balance where your volunteers enjoy their work and continue to step up to the plate. She then joined with Hayward to discuss running a meeting so that you don’t have your members running away. They spoke about the importance of keeping your membership and volunteers enthusiastic and engaged with your programs and events. They stated that treating everyone with respect, consideration, and remembering to thank them for their contribution to your program are the nucleus of keeping volunteers engaged. Hayward gave a talk on getting the word out about your organization’s upcoming event without breaking the bank. The talk was very informative and covered 15 tips on letting the public

know about your event while being able to work within a small budget and still have a successful event. Hayward emphasized that social media alone will not guarantee good attendance from event goers. “If you want to fill seats you need to cover all your bases,” said Hayward, “Social media, newspapers, radio, posters, word of mouth, and even the telephone are all part of a sound promotional strategy. If you are going to put the effort into holding an event, don’t sell yourself short and poorly promote it.” Sheach spoke about setting up the tools to building and sustaining a group or association, and provided a number of useful tips and information packages on applying for gaming grants. A spokesperson from Capri Insurance was not able to attend, but did provide an information sheet on director’s and officer’s insurance for clubs and associations. Presentations from hosts of the event were given by Bernice Randrup, president of NTVIC, as well as NTCF representatives, president Cheryl Thomas, and grant chair Hazel Wadlegger. Refreshments and a light lunch were included in the registration fee of $5. From all appearances those who attended found useful information in the presentations that can be shared with their respective organizations.

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David Sheach representing the BC Association for Charitable Gaming is pictured speaking to participants in the Vital Tools For Success seminar held in Barriere Oct. 3.

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330 homemade apple pies raise over $2600 for splash pad

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Lindsay Arcand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; committee chair, Danny Arcand, Liz Wagner, Martin and Susan Matthew, Barb Buchanan, Kathy Matthews,, Edie and Mike Fennell, Lynn and Harley Wright, Juliana Oja, Donna Salle, Jen Power, Audrey Rilcoe, Irene Wassing, Janet Simmons, Nicole Simmons, Nora Johnson, Cam Salle, Paige Arcand, and Tasha Buchanan. All worked so hard on Saturday with a handful of those even giving up their Friday night to pre-make some pastry for the morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Massive appreciation is given to all those who purchased pies and contributed to this fundraiser,â&#x20AC;? said Buchanan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you Barriere. Looking forward to next year, and I hope everyone enjoyed the smell of baking apple pie over the holiday weekend.â&#x20AC;?

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Fire truck fun for Little Stars Preschool

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The Little Stars Preschool received a visit from Barriere Volunteer Fire Department firefighters to the Ridge last Tuesday morning during Fire Prevention Week. Most exciting for the youngsters was the large red fire truck that arrived as well. Little Stars preschool caters for 20 children aged at least three years old by the end of the school year in which they enter the program. The preschool, under the guidance of Yellowhead Community Services, works hard to ensure literacy, language and numeracy skills are developed in conjunction with social and emotional skills. Children are encouraged to share, respect their friends, and develop self-help skills to name a few of the benefits from this program. The children are also provided with a healthy snack and outdoor playtime. The goal of Little Stars Preschool is to prepare the children for a successful transition into kindergarten with a love of learning that lasts a life time. You can find out more by contacting Yellowhead Community Services in Barriere, 250-672-9773.

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sign and improve equipment and infrastructure such as fibre optic cables, repeaters, radio equipment, towers and network devices. Connecting British Columbia is a multi-year program administered by Northern Development Initiative Trust and covers the entire province. To apply for funding, applicants must be legally registered entities such as local or regional Internet service providers; community highspeed Internet organizations; Aboriginal organizations; local governments such as regional districts or municipalities; economic development organizations and registered societies and associations. Applicant: A.B.C. Allen Business Communications Ltd. Amount: $2,507,737 Communities / Region: 92 Mile, Bear Lake, Beaverdell, Bridge Lake, Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Green Lake, Hixon, Horsefly, Lac La Hache, Little Fort, Lumby, Prince George, Quesnel, Rock Creek, Sinkut Description: Expand network, new radio transmission technology, provide service to nearly 13,000 households in central and northern B.C.

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SPORTS Don’t blame the muscle By Kerry Senchyna Maple Ridge News Black Press

Ever find yourself stiff and sore the two days following hard physical effort or exercise?

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You’ve just completed a hard exercise class or gone on a long, undulating hike fraught with hazards and hills. Or maybe you’ve taken on a do-ityourselfer renovation project, but it turned out to be a don’t-ityourselfer. You wind up exhausted and out of breath looking forward to resting the next day or two. But what you find is that as tired as you were initially, you end up being much stiffer and sore the two days following the hard physical effort than the day you exercised. Why is that and what is actually sore? We’ve all experienced this physical sensation at one time or another known as Delayed Onset Muscle

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Soreness, or DOMS for short. DOMS is experienced under a few specific conditions. It is often experienced when we do exercise that is much harder than we’re used to or uses muscles in a different way than we’re accustomed to. For instance, a runner who one day does a high intensity exercise class that involves lots of squats and lunges will be moving their hip and knees into deeper ranges of motion and loading them with more resistance (especially if they use weights) than they’re used to. Another factor that produces DOMS is what’s called ‘eccentric’ muscle contractions – this is the lowering phase of a weight lifting movement. Taking a heavy box from a table and lowering it to the floor is an example. Another example is the landing phase of a jump or absorbing energy as you run downhill. In fact, in laboratory tests done between groups of people who only lift a heavy weight, say from the floor to standing position (called ‘concentric’ muscle contraction) and another group who only lowers the weight from standing down to the floor (‘eccentric’), it is the group that lowers the weight that experiences DOMS. In the past, it was thought that DOMS was caused by lactic acid build-up in the muscles, but this has been shown not to be the case since lactic acid gets used up as fuel and removed from your muscles very soon after exercise stops. It is not present in the 24 to 48 hours when DOMS peaks. The prevailing theory

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Stretching can drastically reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) possibly because stretching causes the fascia to slide more smoothly past neighboring tissue. since lactic acid was discounted was that damage to the muscle was the source inflammation and pain. But it turns out the recent research has shown that to be false, as well. Although it feels like it’s the muscle that is sore, recent research studies have shown that the source of DOMS is not the muscle but the fascia (pronounced ‘fash-a’). Fascia is the connective tissue or sheath that covers bundles of muscles. It spreads throughout the body providing a connective tissue network linking muscle groups and other tissue, vessel and nerve systems. The results of the DOMS studies showed that soreness was localized to the fascia and not the muscles. Why is this? Researchers are not sure of the mechanism at this point, but some theories have been proposed. One theory is that

muscles and fascia have different elastic properties, causing a zone of shear where fascia is subjected to micro-damage and possibly adhesions, and this is the cause for DOMS. So what can you do to ease DOMS? Doing low to moderate cardiovascular exercise will help, but this can even be hard sometimes when fatigue is great. Stretching can drastically reduce DOMS possibly because stretching causes the fascia to slide more smoothly past neighboring tissue. Over time, if you allow adhesions between fascial layers to accumulate, this can potentially cause decreased mobility, increasing stiffness and an ongoing source for soreness. Kerry Senchyna holds a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and is owner of West Coast Kinesiology.

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Yellowhead successful at Provincial Winter Fair By Kathleen Pilatzke, Yellowhead 4-H Club Reporter Yet another Provincial Winter Fair has passed for the Yellowhead 4-H Club. The fair was very successful for all members involved and was a lot of fun. Our Photography division had a great fair, with all members doing fantastic. For their Unit work both Riley Kempter and Payden Irving were Reserve Champion in their Units. Payden Irving had the Reserve Champion sale photograph, and Riley Kempter came first in his heat. In showmanship Pax Gregory was the champion junior showman, and Amber McNeice was the Reserve Champion showman. Emma Hamb-

lin was the Reserve Champion intermediate showman. Pax Gregory came first in junior photography judge and Christine Kempter was the overall top 4-H photography judge. Our Sheep division also had lots of fun at the fair. In Showmanship Cheyenne Veningra was the Champion Junior showman and Cam Kerslake was first in his class. Madison Kerslake had the champion 4-H carcass lamb and Tyson Schilling came first place in his market lamb class. Sara Kate Smith, Cam

Kerslake and Connor Farrow all came second in their market classes. Madison Kerslake was the runner up for top intermediate lamb judge and Sara Kate Smith was runner up for top senior lamb judge. Our beef division did quite well overall, placing first as a club in stall duty. Leanna Mitchell came first in Round Robin. For judging, Grace Kempter was the runner up intermediate judge and Kathleen Pilatzke was the Champion senior judge. Bradley Fennell was the top nine year old aggregate winner and Thompson Mitchell was runner up for junior aggregate. Leanna Mitchell won the top Simmental female and beef judging award. In weight class-

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es both Thompson Mitchell and Bradley Fennell placed first in their classes. Dustin Pawloff had the top commercial grade heifer, and Thompson Mitchell won top junior showman. Our Goat division had a great first PWF. Kendra Rutschke had the top 4-H goat project, along with the Top 4-H doe, and Kathleen Pilatzke had the top market goat. We had a great banquet and dance on Sunday, with a delicious meal catered by Betty Peters and everyone had a fun time at the dance following the banquet. The auction on Monday went well for all members participating. We would like to thank all of our buyers from the auction for their wonderful support.

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Photography in the October garden

I have written before that I find wandering around our home garden with my camera relaxing. Unlike photographing people, animals, scenics, sports, or almost any other subject, garden plants are just waiting to be looked at, and it’s not necessary to pack the car with equipment to search for some secluded or exotic location. Most of us can find an easily accessible and welcoming garden close by. I know that spring’s brightly coloured plants, or the mature flowers bathed in light on a damp morning in early summer are what most photographers are interested in. I admit that I am not very savvy when it comes to the names of flowers. Plants are more my wife’s interest than mine. Her time is spent designing, planting, and coaxing her sprawling garden. Sure, I do much of the heavy lifting, but my time in her garden is mostly with a camera and unlike those photographers that I mentioned that do most of their gar-

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dens’ photography in the spring and early summer, I don’t really care about the season, weather, or the condition of the flowers for that matter. My intention is to find something unexpected in the familiar plants. When I’ve chosen my subject, I look at it from all angles paying attention to the background so that whatever is behind won’t interfere, and I want the shadows, colours, and other plants to add interest to my composition. I think some people get all tied up with a need to have inspiring subjects, and ignore the commonplace subjects just outside the door. I just walk out in

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John E n ma n my yard and make pictures of anything and everything. I guess the difference is between making and taking pictures. My sojourn into the October garden was a bit about the colour and a whole lot about the shapes. I waited for late afternoon and lucked out when the sky clouded over just a bit. I like what photographer, John Sexton calls, “quiet light”, that as he says, “fades toward the darkness of evening.”

The light at day’s end allows me to underexpose the background and to add a “pop” of light on a specific subject from an off-camera flash. I don’t really have a plan or a specific subject that I want to work on. I just wander and look. Figuring out the exposure and balancing the fading light with my flash only takes a moment as I choose an interesting plant and search for a creative angle. It is that quiet and

calming time on an October afternoon that welcomes me to the garden, and to quote Sexton again, “I feel quiet, yet intense energy in the natural elements of our habitat. A sense of magic prevails. A sense of mystery - it is a time for contemplation, for listening - a time for making photographs.” These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at emcam@telus.net, 250371-3069 or stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. I always have an interesting selection of both used film and Digital photographic equipment.

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in vanilla extract. Combine & whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl and add into creamed butter mixture and stir until blended. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the apple mixture, then half the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat apple mixture into batter. Pour the remaining batter over apple layer and top with remaining apple mixture, then the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using knife or spoon. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 50-60 minutes. To make glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk or cream together until well mixed. Let cool for about 15 minutes before drizzling with glaze.

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Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. Barriere A-A: Every Tues. 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Rd. 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934 Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916. Barriere Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome. Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. 672-0029 Barriere Genealogy: once a mth at the Library, except Jul/Aug. For dates/times call 250-672-9330. Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip. 250-6729391. Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Community Quilters: Every Thurs. 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues., 5:30pm. 250-6729943. Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill 250-319-8023. Little Fort Recreation: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fire Dept.: Wednesdays, 7pm, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 6721070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934 Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall 72 Taren Dr. Open to Everyone For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

Announcements

Employment

Lost & Found

Career Opportunities

Lost: Gold coloured pendant with maple leaf inside a circle, lost on Oct. 8, somewhere between Barriere and Clearwater. Could have been lost at Jim’s Food Market in Little Fort, Buy Low or A&W in Clearwater, or Knight’s Inn in Barriere. Item has sentimental value. Call 250-319-8023

Travel

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Employment Business Opportunities ARE YOU passionate about community? Love small town living? Be at the centre with your own weekly newspaper. Call Jennifer Gillis ReMax Blue Chip Realty 306-7836666. GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com. HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

Do you need help with reading, writing or math? FREE confidential adult tutoring available. • Clearwater Literacy 250-674-3530 • Barriere Literacy 250-672-9773

ECONOMIC Development Mgr sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt Hardy in N. Van. Isl. Send resume, cover LTR & salary expectations to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-949-6066 by 8 AM, Nov. 2. Pls request job description.

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

WHERE DO YOU TURN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great deals - low prices

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WANT A recession proof career? Power Engineering 4th Class. Work practicum placements, along with an on-campus boiler lab. Residences available. Starting January 4, 2016. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-539-4772 or online www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Education/Trade Schools Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. Real World Tasks. Weekly start dates. GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have experience? Need certification proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or IHESHOOL.com START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Medical/Dental HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com

Professional/ Management

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Financial Services

Appliances

AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca NEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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ONLINE AUCTION - COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED OCT 14 - CLOSES WED OCT 21.........BAILIFF SEIZED PIZZA EQUIP, BAKERY & TACO EQUIP PLUS LEASE RETURNS - incl. Garland cooking equip, Berkel Slicers, Hobart 60 Quart Legacy Mixer, Meat Grinder, Sheeters, Walk-ins, Pizza & Convection Ovens, dishwashers, canopies and MORE !!!!! View Weekdays 10am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

Home Improvements

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Trades, Technical

Moving & Storage

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Power Engineer Instructor to commence in December, 2015. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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

Employment Agencies/Resumes

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030, Local.

Sex and the Kitty

PHOTOS

by Keith McNeill

Digital and film photographs. Phone 250-674-3252 or email:keith.mcneill65@gmail.com

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

OFF. Manager with 2+ yrs exp. req’d. E:chilliwackoralsurgery@gmail.com for more info.

Auctions AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auction. Thurs., Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining, excavation, transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks, misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome! Call: 1-888-6009005 or www.aeroauctions.ca.

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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

A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years.

Farm Equipment For Sale: 9N Ford Tractor with snow blade, 12 volt system. $2000 obo 250-672-5650

Furniture Green plaid cotton rocker and ottoman, $25.00; Open arm beige leather recliner and ottoman, $25.00. 250-674-3517

Food Products

Be responsible don’t litter! www.spca.bc.ca

Food Products

Barriere Employment Services YOUR GATEWAY TO LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION ASSISTED LIVING WORKERYellowhead Pioneer residence Society BC0699 CARE AIDE - Barriere Home Support BC0655 MECHANIC -Act 1 Services BC0635 CASHIER – A&W BC0630

COOK – A&W BC0685 DRIVER-Hy’s North Transportation BC0453 LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER – West Pine Logging BC0726 WAITRESS – Station House Restaurant BC0729

Mike Wiegele - http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm Sun Peaks - http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/work-and-play/opportunities FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE JOBS PLEASE GO TO

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

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

629 Barriere Town Rd. V0E 1E0 • 250-672-0036 • Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: info@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

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Real Estate

Transportation

Lots

Auto Accessories/Parts

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

Rentals Homes for Rent

Four Nokian winter tires, 2 45 x 16 and 5-hole rims. Good for Ranger, Explorer, or Escape and some Chrysler vehicles. Less than 200 kms on tires. Asking $650.00 Ph 250-672-0109

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In Loving Memory

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00

Clearwater: 3 bdrm rancher on Petro Rd. Carport, wood & propane heat. Avail Nov. 1. $1000/mo. Call 250-674-0188

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

Clearwater: Older 2 bdrm factory home, fridge, range, w/d. Available Oct. 1. $625/mo. #9 Thompson Crossing. Ph 250-587-6151

the Rev. Brian Krushel

Lakeside Homes: 2bdrms, W/D. $750/mo +util. 1 cabin lrg balcony. $625 util incld. 778773-2465/778-928-4084. Louis Creek available for rent new park model at Creekside Senior Park $850/mth, incld pad rent & yard maintenance. 250-672-2490

All Are Welcome

Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Auto Financing

FELLOWSHIP

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE 1292 Main St., Smithers. 5920 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2016. Please email svalu67@telus.net for more information.

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

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime.

Rooms for Rent

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

Room for rent in Clearwater. Sat TV, internet, all util incl. $500/mo. Call 250-674-1768

Suites, Lower Barriere: 1bdrm suite, would suit single/elder person. Near amenities, ample parking, hydro/heat incl. $600 to the right person newly renovated 778220-2148.

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) Bible perspectives Sunday 7am on 93.1 Radio 10:30am - Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 250-672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

THE OPEN DOOR

Ofﬁce/Retail

Seventh-day Adventists

Cars - Domestic 1993 Mazda 323 hatchback, winter tires, runs well, good gas mileage. $950.00 Ph 250-674-3508

Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 9:30am Worship Service - 11am Fellowship Meal - 12:30pm Everyone Welcome 318-0545

September 24, 1959 – September 29, 2015

Tim passed away suddenly on September 29, 2015. Tim was born in Kamloops, B.C. on September 24, 1959 He grew up in Barriere, Clearwater area with his brothers Mike, Allan, Greg, Frank, sister Bonnie. Predeceased by his father Frank, brothers Mike, Greg. Leaves to morn him, his mother Wanda, brothers Allan, Frank, wife Kelly, and children Micheal, Sarah, LaDonna, Amber, grandchildren and many friends. He was very active in school sports, winning medals in wrestling, rodeo events winning top cowboy in many. He hunted and rode many times with his father, liking the fact that his father was a game warden as they got to raise many baby animals. He loved to go fishing, hunting and horseback riding. Tim moved to Alberta and became part of the Cotton family and learned how to farm, then met his wife Kelly. They lived in many places raising four children. They were together 26 years and had four grandchildren. They re-

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Pause For Thought: Refugees

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OBITUARY

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As Canadians get ready to go to the polls, many issues clamor for our attention. What is the big issue for you in this election? It could be just about anything – the economy, the environment, health care, senior care, housing, tax cuts, minimum wage, trade deals ... the list is lengthy. One issue that emerged early on and seems to have stuck around, although it has abated recently, is immigration and refugees. It was an issue that came to the world’s attention due in large part to the humanitarian crisis occurring in Syria. Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing that country to escape the horrors of a protracted war. The extent of the human cost of this mass exodus was made most poignant when the photo of threeyear-old Aylan Kurdi face down on a Turk-

Pause For Thought

ish beach went viral. That single photo caught the world’s attention and prompted our elected officials to articulate their immigration and refugee policy. Fast forward a few weeks and there is public discussion of women wearing the niqab during Canadian citizenship ceremonies. It is a separate issue from the Syrian refugee crisis, but both reveal something about how we treat those who are foreigners and newcomers to our country. In the seventh chapter of St. Mark’s gospel, Jesus has an encounter with a Syrian woman (verses 24-30). She approaches Jesus and asks him to heal her daughter. At first,

Jesus refuses and dismisses her, citing cultural differences and his preference to not have dealings with foreigners. But the woman persists, answers him back, and causes Jesus to re-think his initial response. In the end, Jesus changes his mind and heals her daughter. Jesus’ assumptions are challenged, his perspective is stretched, and he is changed and transformed by his encounter with this Syrian woman. So is her daughter who receives the healing she seeks. Challenged assumptions lead to changed minds and the healing we need to be whole. We, too, are challenged by our encounters with people of different races, creeds and cultures. Living in a global community like ours where cultures mix readily and easily, it is so very important that we regularly examine our ethnic assumptions and cultural biases so that we uphold the rights and dignity

of all people. The stranger and foreigner among us is not our enemy, they are our opportunity to examine our assumptions, test our suppositions, learn and grow in our understanding and acceptance of people who may be different from us but who have the same hopes, dreams, ambitions, and aspirations as us. It is interesting that such matters are before us at a time when our political future is being shaped. It has forced us and our elected officials to articulate a vision of what kind of a society we want. Hopefully, it is one where we have the humility to admit that we don’t know everything and are open to learning, growing, and changing, one that seeks healing and wholeness across countries and cultures, one that is built on principles of respect, dignity, and justice of all. Those are some pretty big issues.

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October is Library Month in B.C. North Thompson Star/Journal

The brilliance of fall

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

This fall has been a special one for area photographers who are enjoying the numerous photo opportunities provided by the vibrant and varied hues of valley trees turning colour before dropping their leaves. This photo was taken last Sunday of a young maple tree on the fall fair grounds in Barriere.

First Nations, Mobile Vet and BC SPCA come together to combat pet overpopulation Submitted A First Nations Community, a mobile veterinary business and the BC SPCA are all working together to tackle pet overpopulation in the Cariboo region of the province. Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services (CCMVS) and the Ulkatcho First Nation, with help from a BC SPCA grant, have just completed an ambitious plan to spay and neuter a large number of cats and dogs in their Anahim Lake community. “It all started from a phone call (the Ulkatcho First Nation) made, which came to us,” says Mark Collett, marketing director for the Cariboo Mobile Vet. “There were a lot of animals running around loose, and they wanted our help in controlling their companion animal population.” Collett found out about the BC SPCA’s grant program, which helps B.C. communities spay and neuter animals, and applied. He and CCMVS veterinarians Pam Barker and registered vet tech Michelle Collett then coordinated their efforts, aided by a $3,000 BC SPCA grant to fix 20 cats and an $8,100

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(L-r) Veterinarian Dr. Pam Barker, Anne Timothy, Anahim Lake nurses Dominica Lueth and Anita Madsen, and registered vet tech Michelle Collett. BC SPCA grant to fix 35 dogs in the Anahim Lake First Nations community. “They’ve been great. Everybody who’s been involved have all been so helpful and so positive,” Collett says, noting the plan was to have 70 animals sterilized by the end of September, which was completed last week. Spaying and neutering the animals helps prevent unwanted litters of puppies and kittens, Collett notes, and adds there have been other positives, such as re-homing or finding homes for animals who need them from the Anahim Lake community. Barker adds that spayed and neutered animals are less likely to roam or fight, and are less likely to succumb to cer-

tain kinds of cancers that afflict older, intact animals. “The BC SPCA is thrilled to support projects like this one,” says BC SPCA outreach coordinator Megan Munroe. “Huge disparities in access to affordable spay/neuter services exist throughout the province. When members of a community come together to address the problem, it helps provide a successful solution and sets a fantastic example for other B.C. communities to follow.” CCMVS hopes to add one to two more veterinarians to their team, as there appears to be a demand for veterinary services in many smaller B.C. communities, where services aren’t readily available.

“Many towns in B.C. fall between the cracks with respect to veterinary services,” Barker says. “They do not have the population to support a fulltime fixed veterinary clinic, but still have a real need for routine services. CCMVS attempts to fill that void.” The next application period for 2016 BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Legacy Grants will open in September of 2016. To find out more about the benefits of fixing your pet, as well as low-cost options and grants offered by the BC SPCA, visit spayneuter.ca. To find out more about Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services, visit cariboomobilevet.com.

Minister of Education Mike Bernier and the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) welcomed the legislature’s first Pop-Up library at the B.C. Parliament Buildings last week to help proclaim October 2015 as Library Month in British Columbia and Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, as School Library Day. Reading and literacy are keys to success in life and that’s why they are both key parts of B.C.’s new curriculum that will be phased into classrooms over the next three years. A Pop-Up library is a temporary installation that libraries use to promote literacy beyond their branches. At the Parliament Buildings, the GVPL showcased books from local authors and brought along its bikemobile, the perfect transport for Pop-Up events. Using the mobile checkout system, guests registered for library cards and signed out books. The GVPL also shared its innovative approaches to literacy services and collections. Tablets, e-books and curated Books-to-Go bags help even the busiest person take time for reading. As part of Library Month, the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians Association is hosting the ninth anniversary of the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) challenge. On Oct. 26, all British Columbians are invited to drop everything, put down their work and turn off computer screens so they can read a book, magazine or newspaper for 20 minutes.

Last month, the Ministry of Education provided $500,000 to Postmedia’s Raise-A-Reader campaign. Working with Decoda Literacy Solutions, B.C.’s only provincewide literacy organization, the campaign supports community-based literacy organizations throughout the province. Annette Defavari, executive director, BC Library Association says, “Library Month is important for all libraries including post-secondary, public, school and special libraries. Library Month is an opportunity to recognize the work libraries do to serve and build their communities, to provide overarching access to information, to promote literacy to people of all ages and backgrounds, and to encourage innovation by being the creative and collaborative hubs in our society.” Since 2002, the Province has invested more than $206 million in public libraries. B.C.’s libraries are partners in fostering lifelong learning and connect British Columbians to their communities and the world. British Columbia’s first public library opened in 1891. Since then, they have served as community hubs providing access to information, programs and services for B.C. residents. Public library system snapshot: * 246 library locations. * Nearly 16 million items available. * Nearly 58 million visits to libraries and their websites each year. * About 57 million items borrowed each year. * 1.3 million B.C. residents attended a library program in 2013.

ASK DRAKE Question: No service, by request? Answer: “Murray was like many residents of the North Thompson Valley. He didn’t want a service. So they didn’t have one….just cremation. Alice, his wife of 48 years, would have liked a gathering to remember Murray. By asking one simple question, we can help people like Murray and Alice, and it often doesn’t cost extra. Call us, or drop by for details.” ~~~~~ Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services. With locations in downtown Kamloops (phone 250-377-8225), Clearwater (Jennifer Vincent, Manager, phone 250-674-3030) and Barriere (MaryAnn Shewchuk, Manager, phone 250-672-1999, his dedicated team has served people in the Kamloops area and the entire North Thompson Valley since 2005.

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THE TRANS PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (TPP) A Historic Opportunity for British Columbia OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE!

A RECORD YOU CAN TRUST.

RE-ELECT

Cathy

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

This is an exciting moment for Canada… we’re looking at huge gains for Canadian farmers, food processors, and companies in forestry, mining, aerospace, ﬁnancial services and information technology, among other industries.

British Columbia Chamber of Commerce

“The TPP represent a new type of agreement. From market access for goods, services/investments, ﬁnancial services, government procurement, temporary entry and labour, the TPP will set the standard of a 21st century comprehensive agreement and will bring huge economic beneﬁts across the B.C. economy.” Jon Garson, Vice President of Policy Development and Government Relations, British Columbia Chamber of Commerce

McLeod

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)

“The TPP can only help us further sharpen our edge and be more competitive in these emerging markets for the beneﬁt of jobs and prosperity in Canada.” David Lindsay, the President and CEO of FPAC.

Canadian Vintners Association

“The proposed Agreement will offer immediate and tangible benefits to the Canadian wine industry, reducing costly tariffs on wine, providing greater protection for authentic Icewine, streamlining complex technical and administrative barriers and tackling other barriers to wine exports that unfairly limit access to markets. Without Canada’s inclusion in the TPP, the sole benefit of these negotiations would have gone to some of the world’s most ambitious wine exporting countries- Australia, Chile, New Zealand and the United States – leaving Canadian vintners significantly disadvantaged.” Dan Paszkowski, President and CEO, Canadian Vintners Association

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA)

CCA President Dave Solverson called the agreement a game-changer for Canada’s beef industry -- and Canadian agriculture as a whole. “This is really fantastic news for Canada’s beef producers,” he said

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance

“This is an historic moment for the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who are employed by Canada’s export-based agriculture and agri-food sector. Whether you are a farm family who depends on world markets, a processor, exporter, or live in a community supported by agriculture or food processing, improved access to TPP markets bodes well for a stable and prosperous future. We congratulate the Canadian government on concluding this critical agreement. Trade Minister Ed Fast, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Canada’s negotiators have worked tirelessly over the last three years since Canada joined the negotiations. We have seen ﬁrst-hand the beneﬁts of being at the table to shape this historic agreement.” Brian Innes, President of the Canadian Agri-food Trade Alliance

Mining Association of Canada

“NAFTA, free trade agreements with Chile, Peru, Colombia, and other countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia have all helped to increase Canadian exports and investment, supporting jobs for Canadians here and abroad. TPP, representing such a massive trade block, including critical emerging markets, is a trading partnership Canada must not risk being left out of”. Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO.

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

“TPP will give better access to a market of more than 800 million consumers to Canada’s small and medium sized companies, will beneﬁt Canada’s manufacturing and exporting companies and the Canadian economy as a whole.” CME president and CEO Jayson Myers.

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Small Business celebrations begin in October Recognizing October 18 - 24 as Small Business Week

Submitted Small Business Month celebrations kicked off at the B.C. Legislature Oct. 1 with the launch of a new award to recognize young entrepreneurs, and the release of the Small Business Roundtable’s annual report. The new Celebrate Entrepreneurship Award - launched in partnership with Junior Achievement British Columbia (JABC) - will recognize the student-led company that demonstrates the most innovation in their business. The winning company and recipient of a $3,000 cash prize will be announced at JABC’s awards ceremony in June 2016. The Small Business Roundtable’s tenth annual report highlights a decade of accomplishments and upcoming priorities. The roundtable was established in 2005 to engage

in a dialogue with small business owners to identify the key issues and opportunities they face. Priorities identified for the next year include: • High-speed Internet access for all small businesses in B.C.; • Participation in locally driven Business Walks; • Support for the Small Business Awareness Strategy; • Promoting succession planning. Small Business Month offers opportunities for small business owners and operators to network, develop and share business ideas, and learn about government programs and resources. Celebrations will be taking place throughout B.C. for the entire month of October.

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Over 100 businesses operating in Barriere Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce Barriere has well over 100 small businesses operating in the valley.

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Shopping at small, local businesses can have a significant impact on the local economy. Businesses pay sales tax to the city where the business is located. When patrons make the choice to leave the area to do their shopping, they are supporting areas outside of their own. Large businesses also pay sales taxes to the local government. The money paid to local governments Old Fire Hall No. 1 by small, local busi300 - 125 4th Avenue nesses is used for many things, includKamloops, BC V2C 3N3 ing the financing of Toll Free: PP ATES IEN roads, public schools, 1-800-949-3362 (BC) sidewalks and parks. ARRISTERS In addition, those tax dollars help to fund adOLICITORS Telephone: ditional public service 250-372-8811 workers. The money used to fund such acFax: 250-828-6697 SMALL BUSINESSES tivities comes from Email: ARE VITAL KEYS TO taxes, which are paid info@eppcatesoien.com in part by small local OUR COMMUNITY businesses as sales tax revenue. Aside from providing local job opportunities, small, local businesses support the area through their everyday needs. Small businesses open accounts at local banks, hire local CPAs and attorneys and when they tax and financial services need supplies they can step down the street to get them quickly. They also play a huge part in supporting the nonFranchise Owner profit organizations 30 Young Road • Clearwater as well as fund raisers for local youth sports, Tel (250) 674-2360 • www.hrblock.ca graduations etc.

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Stamer Logging Ltd. announced as Business of the Year Submitted by Barriere Chamber of Commerce This year’s Business of the Year nominations were submitted to a panel of judges from five different organizations, the results were unanimous with this year’s winner being Stamer Logging, second place going to Sweetnam’s and third place Quality Contracting. “Stamer Logging has been a huge contributor to the community for over 50 years. They have employed a large number of employees offering them

and their families growth and opportunity. They have also given our community tremendous support through; sponsorship of events, donations to numerous causes and countless volunteer hours. They were one of the major contributors to the NT Agriplex and so many other community improvement projects.” This year’s presentation for Business of the Year Awards will coincide with the Evening of Magic night to be held on Nov. 14 at the Fall Fair Hall. Tickets will be available through the Barriere Chamber of Commerce later in October.

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The Blue Jar Coffee Bar and Bistro Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere residents will have noticed by now that we have a new restaurant in town: The Blue Jar Coffee Bar and Bistro. The owner is Janine Meredith, a long time Barriere resident. Janine grew up in Barriere, moving to the lower mainland after graduating from Barriere Secondary. The bulk of Janine’s career has been in the Financial Services industry as a Supervisor. Janine moved back to Kamloops in 2009 and then back to Barriere in 2013. “I have had some life altering events that have caused me to reevaluate my life and decide what is really important to me. I have a passion for food, cooking and entertaining so, after moving back

to Barriere, I discovered there was an opportunity to offer something different.” Something different for this “foodie at heart” turned out to be opening her own café/restaurant right here in Barriere. After overcoming renovations and some red tape obstacles, the doors of The Blue Jar finally opened on Sept. 4, just in time for the Fall Fair crowds. It is located beside the Post Office in what used to be the hardware store. The Blue Jar is open seven days a week, with the winter hours of operation as follows: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for brunch).

Janine is very enthusiastic about the future plans for the restaurant. “I am currently working on preparing a private dining room that will be available to host private group events. There is also an outdoor patio area with an adjacent stage that will be a hit in the warmer weather months. During the winter we are planning some live acoustic nights as well.” The Blue Jar is a full service, licensed establishment with a warm and cozy atmosphere as well as friendly staff. “I think this business is a true asset to Barriere and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. So far Barriere residents have been very supportive and enthusiastic, which really makes us happy.”

Harvester and Power Saw Chain Sharpening Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Stu Cahoon has been sharpening harvester and power saw chains for quite some time, with his ‘training’ built through hands-on experience. He now specializes in ripping chains and harvester chains. Growing up in the North Thompson Valley, Stu graduated from Barriere Secondary in 1977 and started logging in 1983 for Ewashina Logging. Over the years he also worked for Stamer Logging, Bogara Logging, and M. Allen Logging. “I started as a buckerman, but

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realized falling timber was the job to have.” Stu then got a job in a logging camp on Haida Gwaii in the fall of 1988 and worked there until October of 2009. He is a certified Hand Faller. Since 1999, he has had his own company - 580885 BC Ltd. - to subcontract falling jobs. Then Stu was shown the art of grinding chains; ground crew chains and ripping chains for heli logging. “In the fall of 2014, I purchased a grinder for sharpening harvester chains (404, 80qa - 3/4 pitch, 120qa chain), and also have a grinder for square ground.” He decided to add a division to his company - Harvester and Power Saw Chain Sharpening. “I saw an opportunity to supply a service to the North Thompson Valley and the province. Most people don’t realize that when you buy a new chain for your power saw or harvester, it is shaped, but not all that sharp. To prolong the life of the chain, you really need to get it sharpened before you start using it. I guarantee this will bring the processing costs down and production up; which means more money in your pocket.” Stu has some demo chains, 404 - 94 drivers and 74 drivers, and intends to add even more equipment to his workshop in the near future.

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Brad and Shannon Cameron have worked in the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industry for many years. Brad received his ticket in 1997, and Shannon became the first female refrigeration mechanic in B.C. in 2001. Recently, they decided to start up their own business servicing, maintaining and installing residential, commercial, heavy equipment and institutional heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration units. They can handle the whole range of related equipment, from geothermal units to commercial kitchen equipment and everything in between. Their business is BJC HVAC Ltd. Living in McLure since 2006, the Camerons are currently working out of their home office, and will happily travel throughout the North Thompson Valley from Kamloops to Valemount to service their clients. “We hope that the business will grow and become a legacy for our kids.” You can give Brad and Shannon a call at 250-319-2306 or visit their website at www.bjchvacltd.com

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When Karina Scott retired back in August, she left her share of her successful partnership with Debra in the capable hands of Maureen Chester. Royal Lepage Westwin Realty will remain a locally owned and operated Real Estate business that will continue to strive to change the business model. The main object for this proactive team is to provide consistent and dependable real estate solutions in todays complex market. Debra got into real estate six years ago, when she became Karina’s assistant. Debra found that she loved the job of finding solutions for the clients. She became a fully licensed agent in July of 2011. From 1985 to 2008 she worked at the Barriere Credit Union. “As a real estate agent, my goal is to provide a positive, mutually rewarding experience, built on confidentiality, trust, and customer satisfaction.” Maureen has always been interested in land, and her mom had been a real estate agent years ago. Maureen became an agent herself in 2003, working in the North Okanagan, Vernon, Kamloops, and finally coming to Barriere. “Customer service will always set you apart… and customer service is my number one priority.”

With younger couples starting to come into the community and the loyalty of Karina’s clients continuing with them, the partners have found this to be very encouraging. They hope to continue to be successful in growing their business and in helping the community to grow. For those who wish to contact them, you can reach Debra at 250-318-0366 or Maureen at 250377-5165, or you can call their office (4480 Barriere Town Road) at 250-672-5300.

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Results from Barriere Business Walk tified were the difficulty retaining workers of good work ethic and high productivity, competition beThe District of Barriere, the Barriere and District tween Kamloops Wages, limited highway access and Chamber of Commerce, and the provincial Ministry signage, too few customers in the local market, local of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, partnered to construction affecting access to business, and overall deliver the first Business Walk program in the North state of economy impacting local businesses. Thompson on June 11, 2015. Almost fifty businesses Question 3: What can be done to help your were visited by volunteers from the District of Barri- business grow? ere, TNRD, Barriere and District Commerce, Com• Improved internet reliability. munity Futures Thompson Country, Barriere Em• Assistance in staff recruitment. ployment Services, Interior Savings Credit Union, • Social media assistance; web marketing or webBusiness Development Bank of Canada, and the site development. Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, who • Promotion of community activities and events; gathered information from a sample of the business increase traffic and tourism to Barriere. community and sought to identify opportunities to • GROW BARRIERE. facilitate business growth. • Encourage local shopping. The information obtained through this Business • Attract to the downtown core. Walk program gas captured the pulse if businesses • Highway access and signage; improve. in Barriere. It will provide valuable information that Question 4: Do you plan to retire or sell your Business Walk support agencies can use to develop programs and business in the next 5 years? Executiveservices Summarythat will better support our local small busiEleven out of the forty-two businesses surveyed nesses, and the Business Walk has helped to commu(26 per cent) indicated that they intend to retire The District of Barriere, the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, and the provincial Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, partnered to deliver the firsttoBusiness Walk programand in the North nicate issues and opportunities the chamber or sell their business within the next 5 years. This Thompson on June 11, 2015. Almost fifty businesses were visited by volunteers from the District of theBarriere localand and provincial governments. Barriere, TNRD, District Commerce, Community Futures Thompson Country, Barriere is within the normal range and provincial average Employment Services, Interior Savings Credit Union, Business Development Bank of Canada, and the A number of follow-up actions are planned for the for succession businesses. Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, who gathered information from a sample of the business community and sought to identify opportunities business growth. fall, including offeringto facilitate a workshop for small busi- Question 5: Do you have a succession plan in ness owners on succession planning, and providing The information obtained through this Business Walk program gas captured the pulse if businesses inplace? Barriere. It will provide valuable information that support agencies can use to develop programs and information and assistance with employee recruitSeven of the 11 businesses have a succession services that will better support our local small businesses, and the Business Walk has helped to communicatement issues and opportunities to the 22 Chamber and the local and provincial governments. and retention. Barriere small business own- plan, and four do not and will require assistance ers willactions receive direct support to ensure preparing such a plan, four have requested addiA number of follow-up are planned for the follow-up fall, including offering a workshop for small business owners on succession planning, and providing information and assistance with employee specific concerns are addressed, or will be provided recruitment and retention. 22 Barriere small business owners will receive direct follow-up support totional support and follow up with their plans. ensure specific concerns are addressed, or will be provided with information and support to with additional information andadditional support to assist Question 6: How many employees do you assist their businesses to grow. their businesses to grow. have? 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Nominations and voting for Small Business BC Awards Small Business BC, the province’s premier resource centre for entrepreneurs, announces the official opening of the 13th Annual Small Business BC Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of BC’s entrepreneurs. Submissions are now open for 10 award categories, including a new award for Best Apprentice Training. The Small Business BC Awards are the most visible awards program in B.C. for small business owners and entrepreneurs. A key part of the Awards’ mission is to celebrate the contributions new and existing businesses registered in BC, with fewer than 50 employees, make to their local communities and the global economy. “Small business makes up 98 per cent of all businesses in the province and employs more than one million British Columbians,” says George Hunter, CEO at Small Business BC. “These businesses are critical to the economic health of every community in BC and we are delighted to acknowledge those making a difference.” The contest is open for nominations and voting from Oct. 1, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2015. The public is invited to nominate their favourite small businesses for the Small Business BC Awards. Entrepreneurs may also nominate themselves. Businesses can compete in the following award categories: Premier’s People’s Choice Sponsored by the Province of British Columbia Best International Trade Sponsored by Livingston International Best Emerging Entrepreneur Sponsored by Yellow Pages Best Company Sponsored by Dell Best Apprentice Training Sponsored by Industry Training Authority Best Online Marketer Sponsored by Sage Best Employer Sponsored by WorkSafeBC Best Concept Sponsored by MNP LLP Best Community Impact Sponsored by Vancity Best Workplace Sponsored by WellnessFits

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“Small businesses are the backbone of communities across BC,” says Premier Christy Clark, “The Premier’s People’s Choice Award is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate a small business that goes the extra mile for its neighbours.” Each award winner will receive the Premier’s Prize of Bill Kershaw DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “O” $1,500 cash, a one-year All-Access Pass to Small Business BC (LOWER NORTH THOMPSON) education and resources, and one-on-one business mentorship Phone: (250) 319-4770 (Cell) Email: wka1224@telus.net opportunities with notable advisors from the award sponsors. 300- 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops,BC, Canada V2C 2A9 “IBC is proud to once again be a part of the Small Business Tel: 250-377-8673 Email: admin@tnrd.bc.ca BC Awards. Small businesses are the economic drivers of our Fax: 250-372-5048 www.tnrd.bc.ca province and these awards recognize the hard-working and reToll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673 sourceful entrepreneurs in BC,” said Bill Adams, Vice-President, Western and Pacific, Insurance Bureau of Canada. “On behalf of IBC, I wish all the skilled nominees good luck in this year’s competition.” Nominated business owners will be tasked with gaining as many votes as possible through social media, word of mouth, e-mail or any other means possible by November 30, 2015. The Top 10 highest voted nominees in each category will be anThanks for your nounced as finalists on Dec. 11, 2015, and then go on to submit an Support of our application that judges will use to Business, and we determine the Top 5 finalists from in turn are proud each category, announced on Jan. 29, to support small 2016. The Top 5 finalists will present a ten-minute Dragons’ Den-style business in our pitch to judges to prove themselves community. as one of BC’s best. The winners of each category will be announced at the Small Business BC Awards Ceremony on Feb. 25, 2016 at the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel. 260 PARK DRIVE • CORNER OF HWY 5 ACROSS FROM INFO CENTRE • CLEARWATER More details on the Small Business BC Awards can be found at PUB 250-674-2111 • RESTAURANT 250.674.2945 • www.oldcaboose.com www.sbbcawards.ca.

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Council is looking forward to working with small business in Clearwater The Council and Wells Gray Country Services Committee is looking forward working with business over the next 3 year through the implementation of the following 5 goals are as follows:

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1. Business retention and expansion – strengthen the existing businesses operating in the community, measured by growth among local businesses and the expansion of their local labour forces. It should also be recognized another key outcome will be the support provided to businesses that face challenges but remain in business in the community. 2. Supporting business – to increase the effectiveness and efficiency with which the DOC is able to work with the business community. The focus will be to ensure client satisfaction and timeliness of responses to their enquiries and would be measured by personal testimonials from the business community. 3. Marketing – ensuring that the DOC website becomes a more effective tool in communicating that Clearwater is a desirable place to live and do business, and that data on the website remains current and relevant. Success will be measured by improvements in usage metrics such as the number of people visiting the site and the length of time they are on the site. 4. Support for business attraction and expansion – to expand the business services offered in the community with the measure highlighting how tasks are being translated to actual new business opportunities. 5. Labour force support and succession planning – to see local business attract and retain local workers that they need for their operations with the measure being a higher satisfaction among local businesses in their success in identifying and hiring local workers.

Celebrate Small Business Week October 18 - 24, 2015

Thompson Headwaters Services Committee Wells Gray Country Services Committee 209 Dutch Lake Rd, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2 Phone: 1-877-377-8673 Ext.2391 Fax: 250-674-3540 Email: smadden@tnrd.ca Website: www.investthompsonnicolabc.ca

come from companies like Bell, Superpages, Canada Business Directory, 411.ca and your local newspaper. They have limited information such as business type, and location of business which provide weak search results compared to licensed directories. Licensed business directories, however, provide much more information and are more powerful in their search capabilities. You can use “Age of business”, “business size”, “lines of business”, and location selections such as metro area, city, or postal code to find the businesses you need. For more information on how business directories and many other resources can help you start your business, vist http:// www.smallbusinessbc. ca/seminars/sort?se mtitle=%22Start+S mart+3%22 to attend Start Smart 3 Market Research seminar. Call the North Thompson Star/Journal at 250-672-5611 or the Clearwater Times at 250-6743343 to find out about the North Thompson Community Directory and what it can do for your small business.

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF YELLOWHEAD HWY 5 & CLEARWATER VALLEY RD

250-674-3223

PROUD TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS IN THE NORTH THOMPSON

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF YELLOWHEAD HWY 5 IN LITTLE FORT

250-677-4224