THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013
Vol. 39, Issue 22
bcclassified.com
www.starjournal.net
$1.35 incl. Tax
PM0040030872
2011 CCNA
New outreach clinic now available for MS patients
Babies of 2012 Luncheon
Two days a month
..... page 3
Archery every Thursday In Barriere
..... page 7
Barriere grads take $100,000 in University Entrance Scholarships
Barriere borrowing referendum fails by just 14 votes By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal
Watch for the 2013 Graduation Supplement that will be included with our June 6 issue.
78195 50017
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Legal council sought on voting procedure
..... page 8
7
Twelve months of first year accomplishments for Barriere babies born in 2012 was celebrated at a birthday party at the Seniors Hall on Friday, May 24. Eight babies were able to attend of the 12 born in the community that year. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and siblings shared in the luncheon, games and crafts, draw for prizes, and the yummy ‘first birthday’ cake that was served up with ice cream. The annual event is sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services, with help from Success By Six and the Barriere and District Senior’s Society. Babies pictured with parents and grandparents are: (l to r) Liam Murphy, Faith Healey, Ray Van Sickle, Eric Fraser, Lalah Kennedy, Austin Hunt, Reese Wright, and Sophia Kennedy.
8
A referendum vote in the District of Barriere to authorize borrowing of up to $1,200,000 for the proposed water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road was defeated by just 14 votes. Out of a total 1,377 property owners eligible to vote in the referendum, only 28.1 per cent took the time to cast a ballot. The final count on Saturday, May 24, for Borrowing Bylaw No. 102 showed 338 ballots counted, with 201 “NO” votes, and 187 “YES” votes. District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys commented, ”The results are disappointing for two reasons. One, is that there were so few that voted, and two, that the
result was negative.” The Star/Journal asked the mayor to clarify reports that there was confusion at the polling station for some voters regarding who was eligible to vote, or not? Humphreys answered that he had received calls on the Saturday and the Monday from people who had questions about the voting procedures at the polling station. “Council has been made aware that during the election some mistakes in procedure could have occurred,” said the Mayor, “With legal advice these concerns have been turned over to the elections returning officer, Ms. Colleen Hannigan.” Voters have seven days from May 24, 2013, to file a motion in court for a judicial review should they deem one necessary.
Subway opening next week Construction of the new Subway outlet with an outdoor patio seating area at the Esso in Barriere is now complete, and owner/manager Gurjani Gill says they will be open for business the beginning of next week. “Our first 50 local customers will receive a free subway,” says Gill, “People need to watch for the ‘Open Now’ sign, it could go up anytime from Monday on.” Gill says his Subway franchise will be the third in B.C.’s Interior to have a drive-thru attached, and the drive-thru side should be ready to service travelling customers from within their vehicles within a few weeks. Pictured (l-r): All smiles at the completion of the inside portion of the new Subway, are owner/manager Gurjani Gill, with Armco Construction contractors, Rob Kerslake and Steve Noble. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
S E R V I N G T H E N O RT H T H O M P S O N VA L L E Y F R O M H E F F L E Y C R E E K TO B L U E R I V E R