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Canada Day in the community of Barriere was a milestone. Dignitaries, residents and people who have connections to the area gathered to celebrate Barriere’s 100th birthday along with Canada’s 147th. There was speeches, presentations, music, old fashioned tea parties, hay rides, games, old time photography, refreshments and plenty of reminiscing. Original scheduled for June 15, the 100th was postponed to July 1 due to thunderstorm warnings at the time. Find more photos on page 13.
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(Above) MP Cathy McLeod and MLA Terry Lake presented Barriere with plaques commemorating its 100th anniversary. Mayor Bill Humphreys (center) then presented the politicians historical photos marking the community’s birthday.
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Trails improved through partnership funding Barriere and area
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Silver medals for Barriere U12 Boys Provincials in Clearwater
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STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward
Happy Canada Day to everyone!
Bike kids love Legion barbecue If you’re a kid and you have just spent an hour or so riding in the annual Bike Rodeo, learning road safety and having a whole bunch of fun, it doesn’t get much better than when the Barriere Legion and RCMP start serving up free hamburgers, hot dogs, cupcakes and soft drinks. Find more on page 10. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward 7
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Aboriginal title upsets B.C. forest policy By Tom Fletcher Black Press
cences on Crown land. Private land is not subject to these licences, and was also excluded from the Tsilhqot’in Nation aboriginal title case that struck down a forest harvest licence issued in 1983. B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said it will take some time for the province to consider amending the Forest Act and other legislation that has been affected by the decision. More than 90% of B.C. is Crown land, and much of that is subject to forest licences as well as unresolved aboriginal land claims. In the Tsilhqot’in territory west of Williams Lake, the high court’s landmark ruling clarified the effect of aboriginal title.
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision upholding aboriginal title in the Nemiah Valley in B.C.’s Southern Interior has major implications for provincial government policy, and the most immediate may be to forest licences. The ruling comes as the B.C. government considers the results of a province-wide consultation on converting volume-based timber cutting permits to area-based permits, to encourage longerterm forest stewardship by licence holders on Crown land. About 40 per cent of B.C.’s timber is harvested under 180 volume-based forests li-
“Now that title has been established [in the Tsilhqot’in claim area], the timber on it no longer falls within the definition of ‘Crown timber’ and the Forest Act no longer applies,” wrote Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin in the unanimous judgment released June 26. McLachlin wrote that the B.C. government can still enforce “general regulatory legislation” such as that dealing with pest invasions or forest fire control in areas of proven aboriginal title. But a timber licence in such an area is “a direct transfer of aboriginal property rights to a third party” that would have to be agreed to by aboriginal title holders or justified as an intru-
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Forest products are mostly harvested from Crown land in B.C., subject to aboriginal title over large areas of the province. sion of their constitutional rights. The judgment left it open to the B.C. government to amend the Forest Act so it conforms with aboriginal title as it is declared.
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In recent years the province has begun negotiating resource sharing agreements with aboriginal communities, including forest tenures and shares of provincial royalties from mines.
Two weeks before the Tsilhqot’in judgment, the B.C. government announced a three-year “stewardship agreement” with five Tsilhqot’in member communities.
The province is providing $670,000 per year for projects to address forest and wildlife effects from the mountain pine beetle epidemic in the region.
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Speed limits going up around B.C. By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is raising speed limits around southern B.C., including a new 120 km/h limit on three remote stretches of divided four-lane highway. The new maximum applies to the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Kamloops, the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C) from Aspen Grove to Peachland and Highway 19 from Parksville to Campbell River. The Coquihalla sections get new 120 km/h signs this week, and more changes will roll out this summer as sign crews put up new limits. In all, 35 sections of rural provincial highway totalling 1,300 are getting higher speed limits. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said limits are being raised where traffic studies show the vast majority of traffic is already going faster than the posted limit. A pilot project will test variable speed limits depending on volume and weather conditions. Digital signs that can display different limits will be tested on sections of the TransCanada, Coquihalla and Seato-Sky highways. The Sea-to-Sky Highway gets an increase from 80 to 90 km/h from Horseshoe Bay to Squamish. Other increases are 80 to 100 km/h on Highway 3 from Manning Park West to Allison Pass, 90 to 100 km/h from Revelstoke to Golden and 100 to 110 km/h on Highway
97C from Merritt to Aspen Grove. In northern B.C., 52% of people taking part in public consultation did not support speed limit increases, and that region will not see changes. All other regions had support, the highest in the Lower Mainland at 81%. RCMP opposed increasing speed limits on rural highways. ICBC representatives also expressed safety concerns, and will monitor areas with higher limits to see if the severity of crashes increases. Ministry statistics show the number of serious crashes on provincial highways has decreased 28% since 2003, from a combination of improved vehicle technology, driver education and enforcement. The ministry accepted recommendations from RCMP representatives to improve signs that encourage slower traffic to move to right lanes, and to clarify winter tire rules. The ministry is changing regulations to make tires with an “M&S” (mud and snow) symbol as well as those with a “mountain snowflake” (winter) symbol acceptable for roads requiring winter tires. New designs for wildlife warning signs, including lighted signs for high incident areas, are being installed. An updated sign reminding drivers to “Keep Right, Let Others Pass” is being installed, after people around the province expressed frustration about the slow vehicles in passing lanes.
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MP highlights $10-million National Recreational Trails Program North Thompson Star/Journal Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson - Cariboo last week highlighted the launch of the National Recreational Trails Program. “Our Government is pleased to renew its partnership with the National Trails Coalition and to announce the availability of $10 million for projects to expand and improve recreational and multi-purpose trails,” said McLeod. “By investing in trail infrastructure, the Government of Canada is encouraging job creation, linking communities and increasing recreational opportunities for Canadians.” Canada has a vast network of recreational trails which allow Canadians to experience the outdoors and appreciate this country’s natural beauty. Thanks to a partnership between the Government of Canada and the National Trails Coalition, $10 million will be available between 2014 and 2016 to help expand and rehabilitate Canada’s snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle and non-
motorized trail system. Now that the National Recreational Trails Program is “open for business”, local trail organizations across Canada are invited to submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition over the next 45 days. The Coalition is responsible for selecting and approving projects. Economic Action Plan 2014 announced funding of $10 million over two fiscal years, 2014-15 and 2015-16, to expand and improve snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycle and nonmotorized recreational trails across the country through an agreement between the Government of Canada and the National Trails Coalition. This funding will help build and renew multipurpose trails for walking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, all-terrain vehicle use and snowmobiling. Local trail organizations across Canada can now submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition. Between 150 and 200 projects are expected to be supported across Canada.
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By Lori Welbourne
It’s all in the wrist
My grandfather used to say that handshakes were important and the way you delivered one said a lot about you. If Papa were alive today, I wonder what he would have said about Fred. After a few text exchanges, coordinating play dates between our kids, I met Fred in person. I smiled, told him I was happy to finally meet him and extended my hand. Instead of looking me in the eye or smiling in response he blurted out an agitated “Ya, hi,” grabbed my index finger, and awkwardly shook that a few times. At first I wondered if he was joking. I’ve received some questionable handshakes over the years, but no one had ever singled out just one of my fingers to shake before. He wasn’t joking though. He was either in a rush and accidentally zeroed in on the one digit, or he was in extreme need of a lesson on how to give a proper greeting. So, on the off-chance he reads this column and the latter is the truth, here’s some advice for you Fred: learn to give a better handshake. It’s so easy a kid can do it. My children were in preschool when I first taught them. “Offer your hand with your fingers together and straight, and your thumb high,” I coached them. “When the other person’s thumb is locked next to yours, grip their hand and shake once or twice.” The first time my son tried it he squeezed my hand so tight I let out a yelp. Impressive strength for a little kid, but it wasn’t how I wanted him to present himself in the future. This physical greeting should show confidence and enthusiasm, but it shouldn’t overpower the other person. It should also be accompanied by eye contact and a smile, when appropriate. “What about this thing?” my daughter asked, referring to her left arm. “Do I just leave it hanging here like a monkey?” “Sure you can,” I replied. “Or you can touch the other person on their arm or do a double handshake cupping the shaking hands from underneath.” “Like this?” she asked, demonstrating the second option and looking like a mini politician. “Whatever feels comfortable,” I replied. “Just remember to look the other person in the eye and use their name if you know it. People like hearing their own name.” To illustrate what not to do, I showed them a few of the common bad handshakes I’ve been subjected to - such as the “dead fish” - where the person’s hand lies limply in yours. Or the “hanger-on” - who holds your hand too long. Or, as my son had already tried on me, the “bone crusher” - who squeezes too tight. “A bad handshake is memorable,” I explained. “But for the wrong reasons. Make it a good one and you’ll make a good first impression.” My grandfather was a captain in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II and a businessman in the logging industry after that. When he explained the importance of handshakes and how wars have ended and business deals have begun based on a great shake of the hand, I paid attention. And now my kids are paying attention. Finger Freddy should too. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
If McDonald’s won’t sell them, why should we eat them? To the editor; The Arctic apple is a genetically modified fruit developed by Summerland grower Neal Carter. It doesn’t brown because it has been altered using a new and almost entirely untested genetic-modification technology. The B.C. Fruit Growers Association is against this.Even McDonald’s and Gerber have rejected the Arctic apple. There are 26 countries around the world that have banned GMOs — and more almost daily. There are 64 counties that require labelling. Why have repressive countries like Rus-
sia and China banned GMOs and not North America, you may wonder? One reason — Monsanto’s ex-executive Michael Taylor is the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Key figures at both the FDA and Environmental Protection Agency have held important positions at Monsanto, one of the major Big Agro producers of GMO seeds and food. The biotech industry has a dark history. Most of us seniors have seen the devastation it has created. DDT was once touted as a completely safe pest control, but nearly wiped out the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon. ...continued on page 5
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Canada must stay a leader in international sports By John Furlong The books on the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games are now closed eleven years to the day the Games were awarded to Canada. Canadians can feel proud that the financial promises made back in 2003, in Prague, for a debt-free Olympics have been kept and the vision presented for Canada’s Games was delivered. We discovered the power of sport to unite and inspire and found that, through sport, patriotism and deep love of country can take on new dimensions. We discovered we could compete against the best in the world and hold our own and that standing on the podium felt good, and who can forget those record breaking 14 gold medals. We discovered we could organize and hold an international event at the highest level, with sound fiscal management. The final numbers are in on VANOC, and despite some predictions of doom and gloom, we finished in the black. We discovered too that if we invested in our athletes and great sporting facilities, that Canada could be a world leader in sport. Our innovative national investment in the Own The Podium program to prepare our athletes was the envy of countries everywhere. While countries have recently walked away from Olympic bids, Vancouver is surely the example of what is possible. The Games operations were delivered for $1.85b of which about 90% was private sector funded. Venues such as the Richmond Oval and Hillcrest are today operating at capacity with full community engagement. One goal of the 2010 Games was to build on their success for years to come. And that is happening. Canada will host the upcoming 2015 Pan Am Games in To-
Stadium brought in 60,000 fans, 25,000 of them visitors. The total economic benefit was in the tens of millions of dollars, creating 700 temporary and permanent jobs. There is no credible reason why Vancouver cannot achieve the same or better. Canadians — and British Columbians in particular — are already formidable forces in international sevens rugby. Our national men’s team is today ranked sixth in the world – our women third. We could be first. Imagine a John Furlong final game against the All Blacks ronto, an event that will bring at home. Possible? It is. Rugby is also being introthousands of the best summer duced at the 2016 Summer sport athletes in the world to Olympics in Brazil. Canada will Canada. be fi elding a team for Rio, so the From June 6 to July 5, 2015, Sevens is immensely important Canada will also host the FIFA – a huge confi dence builder and Women’s World Cup of soccer. right on time. As we were preparing for the I hope British Columbians 2010 Games, FIFA was watchand Canadians will support our ing — and awarding — this quest to host the International prestigious tournament to CanaRugby Board Sevens World Seda. The tournament is expected ries starting in 2016. But let’s to create an economic impact of not let it end there. Let’s build $337-million across the country. further on our success in internaAnd then there’s Vancouver’s tional sports latest attempt to attract a major We have the facilities, the international sporting tournacapacity, the athletes and volment — the bid to secure the Inunteers and we have the will to ternational Rugby Board Sevens be as good as any country. And World Series to Canada in 2016 what’s more, we have the fans and beyond. craving to play their part. If our bid for the Sevens is At its best, sport is a demosuccessful, it means Canada’s cratic and social equalizer. By best will join the United States, hosting the Pan Am Games, the Australia, Dubai, South Africa. New Zealand, Japan, Scotland, FIFA Women’s World Cup, the England and Hong Kong in Canada Sevens and more, we what is emerging as one of the will not just continue to be part world’s most exciting sporting of great global events, we will show yet again that our country events. The Sevens will also be a sig- understands the inspiring power nificant economic generator for of sport. (John Furlong was the CEO our local economy. A winning bid of the Organizing Committee for means that we would get to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralymthe tournament for a minimum pic Games. He is Chairman of the four years, enough time to deepBoard of Canada’s Own the Poen our rugby culture and see the dium Program and Co-Chair of world’s best in our own stadium. Vancouver’s bid for the InternaA recent report found that tional Rugby Board Sevens World holding the Sevens in South Series in 2016.) Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay
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Thanks from Barriere Community Garden Group To the editor; This is a note from the Community Garden plot holders. We want to say a huge “thank you” to Stammer Logging for suppling all the material and installing the “high” new fence around the garden, to Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. for suppling the material for the new gate and trellis, and to Doug Davis for building them at the entrance to the garden. It’s folks like you who make us proud to live in this community! Thanks again for being you! Community Garden plot holders Barriere, B.C. Are you free a few hours a week? Would you like to meet other members of the community who have similar interests? Would you like to improve the lifestyle of your community? Try volunteering with one of the numerous organizations that make the Lower North Thompson Valley a nice place to live.
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If McDonald’s won’t sell them... Today, 40 years after it was banned, research shows 99 per cent of people tested still have traces of it in their systems. During the 1940s, Monsanto was involved in the Manhattan Project and the production of the first nuclear bomb that was later on dropped on Japan. In the late 1960s, it went into partnership with IG Farben, the main supplier of ZyklonB gas to the German government during the extermination phase of the Holocaust. Then along came 24D and 245T, the main
ingredients of Agent Orange, PCBs, dioxins, Aspartame, Saccharin, bovine growth hormone and more. From dealing death to controlling our food, the bio-tech industry marches on. If anybody ever tells you we know with 100 per cent certainty GMOs are totally safe to eat, they haven’t done their research. There is no reason GMO foods should be approved safe for consumption. Linda Davidson Kamloops, B.C.
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Drivers reminded to use care driving around commercial vehicles now speed limits raised North Thompson Star/Journal
Learning your roots On Sunday, July 6, area resident Fran Wagstaff hosted a fun gathering for the Fennell cousins at the North Thompson Museum in Barriere. Over 30 second and third generation cousins visited and learned a few things about their heritage as they enjoyed a tour of the museum’s school room, the general store and the trapper’s Submitted photos: K. Matthews hut. In the photos you can see Fran with some of her third generation cousins at the trapper’s hut, as well as helping to grind coffee beans using the museum’s antique coffee/ grain grinder. The coffee was later brewed by cousin Dylan’s grandfather. He said it was “delicious!”
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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recently raised the speed limit on some stretches of B.C. highways as a result of its Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review. Due to many factors, including safety, trucking companies are unlikely to direct their fleets to speed up. John McMahon, Executive Director, SafetyDriven – Trucking Safety Council of B.C. (TSCBC) anticipates that company executives in charge of commercial vehicle fleets will continue to adopt safe practices when it comes to responsible road safety behaviors, and that includes having their drivers operating their commercial vehicles at speeds which ensure safe transportation of people and goods. “We are seeing a trend of trucking companies raising the bar when it comes to safety”, says McMahon, “The trucking and logistics industry in BC is more safety conscious than ever and collectively they have committed to continuous improvement of the safety culture in the sector.” Many firms are building safety programs that reduce the risk of workplace accidents and incidents on the road. They are also having these programs audited as part of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program, which recognizes companies who demonstrate safety excellence that exceeds British Columbia’s legal requirements. This all translates to safer working environments in and around commercial vehicles. To help reduce the risk of crashes, trucking companies have been investing in professional driver training and electronic solutions which monitor driver behavior and performance. “The overall safety culture of the industry is improving in B.C.,” said McMahon. More and more, firms are engaging in safety programs through SafetyDriven – TSCBC, the safety association set up by the industry in 2008 to provide essential safety educational services and resources. “We encourage our sector to manage their businesses safely and this includes operating commercial vehicles that are properly maintained and operated safely using professionally trained drivers who understand the dangers of excessive speed and the need to drive according to the road conditions,” added the Executive Director, “We have just seen a BC Professional Driver recognized by his peers for over three decades of driving without an at-fault accident; a fantastic achievement and a sign of the level of commitment to safety we are seeing emerge in our industry. At the company level, there has
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John McMahon, Executive Director, SafetyDriven – Trucking Safety Council of B.C. been greater emphasis on managing driver fatigue, driver health and wellness, safety training and integrating health and safety into the day to day operations of commercial trucking and logistics businesses. This is all part of the industry taking a proactive and responsible approach to safety and building robust programs to mitigate risks to staff and others. “The industry is seeing safety as an investment rather than a cost.” With the increased speed limits and passenger and commercial vehicles now potentially travelling at increasingly variable speeds on our highways, there is a need for greater caution when making passing maneuvers. McMahon offers the following advice for motorist overtaking trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles; “Stay well behind the commercial vehicle. Be certain you can see sufficient clear road ahead. When you are sure it is safe, signal, move out, pass quickly, but sensibly and, importantly, don’t move back in until you can see both the truck’s headlights in your mirrors, and do not slow down.” SafetyDriven - Trucking Safety Council of BC, a not-for-profit organization that works with management, employees and owner/operators in the B.C. trucking and related industries to strengthen safety performance and reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. More information about the SafetyDriven - TSCBC, can be found on their website at www.safetydriven.ca.
Royal Inland Hospital to get new OR in fall By Kamloops This Week Construction is expected to begin in the fall on a new operating room at Royal Inland Hospital. Delnor Construction has been hired to design and build the OR at a cost of
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tower at RIH, but is seen as a way to meet immediate needs. Along with the OR, a new equipment-storage area will be created, along with four beds in the post-anesthetic recovery area. RIH also plans to add post-operative intensive-care beds.
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Past royalty attend Fall Fair Ambassadors event North Thompson Star/Journal The annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Speech and Talent Night was held in the Lion’s Hall on June 29. The event was well supported by the public and organizers appreciated their interest and participation. Snacks and a cash bar were provided, with comfortable seating and good folks to chat with. The event is provided for the current year’s Ambassador candidates to make a speech and perform a talent to the audience during the evening’s event. Pre-chosen judges are on hand to score each candidate during the presentations, and the judges scores are then carried forward to the coronation event in August where the new reigning Ambassador and two Vice-Ambassadors are named. A treat for all who attended where a number of past NTFFRA royalty who attended the event, took the time to participate in the evenings 100th Year Celebration for Barriere, and of course posed for a group photo. The NTFFRA Ambassador program, previously called the Pageant, has been running since 1950. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the program and of course also the fall fair and rodeo. “There was a great turnout to this year’s Speech and Talen Night for our current Ambassador Candidates,” said Ambassador Program chair Laura Mairs, “We were really happy to see so many of the past royalty able to attend and share in the fun.”
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A group photo of the current reigning North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) Ambassadors and the three current candidates posing with 10 ladies who have also had the honour of wearing NTFFRA crowns in past years. Pictured (l-r) Kaitlin Chantler, Hannah Allen, Aliya Bieber, Lee Dionne, Annie Butcher, Vanessa Balattie, Jenna Zeitzof, Kendall MacKay, Jillian McInnes, Elizabeth Ekins, and Angela Trenholm. Front row; Alice Scott, Sharon Price, Jane Milburn, Audrey Rilcoe, and Connie Falk.
The ‘Bloom’ judges are coming and we need to welcome them
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The theme is ‘Heritage in Bloom’ when the visiting Communies in Bloom judges will be officially welcomed to Barriere on Friday, July 20, 7 p.m., at the Fall Fair Hall. Everyone is invited to come
out and welcome the judges to our community and to enjoy an evening of entertainment with a heritage theme. Refreshments will also be served during the entertainment intermission. You will need a ticket to attend. FREE tickets are avail-
able at the District of Barriere office, Royal LePage Westwin and Armour Mountain Office Services. The ‘Heritage in Bloom’ event is being presented by the Thompson Valley Players and Communities in Bloom Committee for Barriere.
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Massage therapist offering free sessions at new location in Barriere this Friday by appointment only North Thompson Star/Journal Jim Cryderman says he is pretty excited to be opening his new business in the community of Barriere this Friday. Cryderman is a registered massage therapist and his new business will be situated at the Reiki for Health Wellness Center, #3-4628 Barriere Town Road. The new business owner says he was previously in private practice in Prince George for 21 years, then recently moved to the area to be closer to classes in Washington – classes in tracking and survival skills, and Native philosophy. “I use a variety of massage techniques,”
said Cryderman, “My main focus is on client education, self care and rehabilitation, body awareness and stress management. I’m also a Tai Chi instructor and teach a variety of health and wellness programs.” The businessman says that in order to meet the community he is offering free 20 minute sessions on Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only. “This will be an assessment of any current or chronic muscular-related pain issues, with tips on self-care,” says the therapist, “I will try to answer any questions you may have regarding your condition. To book an appointment call Jim at 778220-4353.
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Strawberries signal summer
From a tiny village in Germany to a tiny village in the North Thompson
stand? Do I sense the and settle down in a my Opa. Now that Providence of tiny place very far distant I recently looked at packed in boxes made of very fragrance in sequence. Bees hum, pollination, slugs or birds can ishment. Long silent months Eleanor Deckert details which shift how from my birthplace? many photos of the The “Valley Voices” thin wooden slats," Sharon seeking nectar and sharing polruin the fruit or deer might eat of snow cover the hard cold the story of my life Do I wear clothing family, I see Opa as feature focuses on the Dhillon explains.fit, playful, the trio of green saw-toothed earth. Break-up swellsthat trickles len. ?Tiny, hard green fruit forms. An old "Doubtless unfolds? I made myself physically history of saying: the North A Strawberry Festival on The leaves. into streams pouring fresh water Now white, now God could have made a better Theblushing answer pink, to each Do I choose selfproviding numerous Thompson Valley. Flats, annual Strawberry Day Although the season is short, as the earth drinks deeply for orange-y and not sweet yet. Atin berry but doubtless God didn't." of these questions employment? Keep family outings and Who is here? When contests at the Market, the memories last for decades. spring's return. Now the leavestrusty dog? last, the deep it be that the humble myred life,that likecomes the lifeonly a large, proud of Farmers his accomdidCould they come? What the Fitness Fun Run, ruby red "Grandma had the most beaureach for the sunlight. once a year. strawberry plant in fact plays of my Opa, is “Yes.” Did I marry and raise plishments in the New brought them here? strawberries The forest plants tell the time. names this tiful garden I have ever seen," aWhy significant role in the hisThesepage things I brought a large family? DoThe I calendar World.with white whipped did they stay? cream for Canada Day ... each Skunk cabbage, fiddle head time "July," but the earth knows Sandra Graffunder writes in tory and culture of our valley? within me when I expect my children to Here are all the What knowledge and of these cultural events up centres ferns, cotton wood, bring time itcame is: Strawberry Time. the Rich History of the North Like shooting off to the North obeyeach me? Comewhat when children bundled in skillsthe didrunners they use to around this ordinary little berry. Thompson Facebook page. "It in everya living? direction, strawberry Thompson Valley as a they’re called? Work winter coats, dressed make What A formal portrait of Otto Whileup other areas boast orchards, seemed so big when I was so plants have reached young bride in 1978. together? Sit down to go to church on attitudes and valuesup north rodeos, a port or a mine, strawlittle." into Blue River's short-season I have outlived my at the dinner table Sunday morning. Here Heinrich Siegrist as a did they live by? In And Linda Graffunder replies, berry they shaped gardens, thrived in the hand hoed together? Do I devote Opa. He died when aresigns on aonce sunnydrew young man in America. what ways do these "I remember Grandma's strawvisitors in to local celebrations. rows of Bill he was not quite 54. I Sunday as a day set Sunday afternoon continue to Kelly's add to McMurphy Times change. Young berries and raspberries. I think homestead, flourishing along the was a baby then. I am aside for worship and lined up, tallest to people because both parents the culture we enjoy stopped coming to work and the of her and my Dad when ever Clearwater River valley's ranches, a grandmother now. I for family outings? shortest in their bathweren’t Catholic. Opa today? large fields of U-Pick strawberI am puttering in my own little abundantly fruiting in the fertile hope I can influence Do I deeply believe ing suits at the lake. promptly ushered that Perhaps by shargarden." ries have Here been they cleared soil U-Pick acremy grandchildren for areway. pospriest out of the house in God, yet keep my ing of myBlackpool's family story, "I wish I knew half of what Buting each backyard gardener and began to search age. the better as he has wits about me when with wide grins (which ends with my my Mom does about growing still awaits in slow-for a church with a After months of eating influenced me with it comes to authority besidethat thesavoured family car. own coming to live in things. She got much of her motion, delicious first bite of more compassionate canned, dried, salted, frozen his character, actions, figures? Do I struggle And these children, the North Thompson knowledge from Grandma," a juicy,who sun-ripened, sweet and message. or foodsreaders stored in the root celdecisions and achievewith the desire to “go are now my Valley) will Susan Douglas realizes the tangy 80-year-old strawberry. aunts lar ments. So, I ask myself the back home” yet deteralsothroughout be able to the askwinter, early importance of passing skills on No calendar is necessary to spring's crispy flavours from the Thanks, Opa. mine to make a go of and uncles, also share question again: Did themselves, “How did OttotoHeinrich Siegrist,generations. grandfather of Avola resident tell the time. through garden are a welcome change Every time I fold a pilit where I live now? memories of songs, someone I never met my father, grandfather Eleanor Deckert, wears the shepherd's oufit he wore The sky tells the time. A hot, Children feast. Youngsters the diet. Rhubarb low case (you taught Have I experienced picnics, romps in the actually influence me? andhomesteader's great... grandparwhile a teenager in Germany. He herded sheep near blue sky isent’s first.decisions But children my mother and she rejection because I woods andsignals alwaysfire the sea- How could a man on and are especially earn money. Menfolk work in the harshly where Frankfurt airport is today.stir pots of (L-r) Neil Walford and hisam sister, June, Colleen and Nona fields. The women son. First frost forms when eager for the fresh strawberry's me)Messenger I think “different”? Do ILarsontaught companionship of thethe his death-bed have any actions shape who I Photo submitted relax on the Clearwater Flats, in about 1962 with Steggs Hill behind them.for jam and roll out pie dough. 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Happy Father’s this new world I concar crated, passports and decisions. grandfather, “Opa,” ages andbridge wide, oak slat the neighbour’s barnnear the who lived blue stars. Warming earned 25 something cents a basket Day. tinue to try to underfor each child and all Did I leave home has been of in the baskets delivery. As to avoid the blows of hosted in Clearwater, an for annual springtime late 1960's. Wefigure were also matters in order to a mysterious to allowed each of the eight chilhis–drunken father. HeTea in Strawberry her bright, cloudsreturn shower to eat as much as we wanted to Germany. me. On the day that dren neared the end the of mountains worked atEnglish age 14 as a garden, flower inviting and believe me – after a few days One small delay meant I was born, he was high school, shepherd (near where residents of Evergreen Acres they were and melt of gorging ourselves we slowed thatthe their departure diagnosed with inopertaught tocome. take a place Frankfurt airport is and everyone who could deeply packed down on the feasting and got to was stalled. They able cancer within his in thestrawberfamily business: now built)Neighbours aided by hisdonated snow. would The river work the picking! have arrived in brain.onThus, intense Twenty-five hanging sheets and rises, threatening large, trusty dog. 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The reputation of this area to buy, or pick themold, to get paid." if the family had set only seven months dren were expected Siegrist came to the strawberry The earth for excellent crops As newcomers entered the sail on the scheduled so all I know of him to obeyontheir He met time. brought young people the father. tells the valley, landand and beginUSA their in 1924. day! is fromclear photos German-speaking and and married Anna Late-summer's train from Kamloops to hire on homestead, neighbours share Otto was Lutheran. memories told to me retaining the traditionBaer in 1925. Selffire clears away and pick, pack, refrigerate and strawberry runners highly valued Anna was Catholic. by my grandmother, al clothing, habits and as a berries chauf- by train. debris,They allowing by home and gardeners. Settlersemployed to the ship married and, “Oma,” their eight his familysunlight feur, he highly valued to reach "My aunt is inhairstyles, her 80s now North Thompson Valley recogas their first three children. was persecuted dur- next year's hiscool large, black Chevy newarrived, and she came to Clearwater to nized the soil, rain and long children Can someone I ing the years of World Carry-All pick," car. His growth. Falling is one specific example spring season as ideal for strawthey were baptized never met actually War II. second business, also leaves deeply Gail Capostinsky verifies. berry plants. Catholic. But when influence me? serving wealthy fami-Bob and Since forest "Uncle Aunt I knew somelayer the A cashJune crop,9,but not a sure a new priest came to Born of these stories in myfloor and lies, was to run a launThe late he Bill Kelly stands in his field of strawberries in McMurphy (between Vavenby and Avola). The signal Het shipped strawberries to crop – strawberries can be burned baptize the fourth, 1904, in Maulbronn, The Otto Siegrist family goes on an outing inorientation their automobile. TheNorth familyThompson eventually childhood, I always the time dry in the Edmonton basement of sandy ancient river-bottom soil plus McMurphy's east-west along the for all and Vancouver," by a late frost, too much rain stated that all of the Germany, the only had eight children. Photo submitted had this strict, almost his home with steamy living things to Hettie Buck recalls. River Valley provides plenty of sunshine for a generous strawberry crop. when blossoms children were bastards three the things I knowopen prevents mean impression of store up nour- Jensen Walford family collection vats and scorching "The fragile berries were
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Trails improved through partnership funding North Thompson Star/Journal Four people are revving up chainsaws and getting experience in the forestry industry through a Job Creation Partnership with the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society, thanks to $143,000 in government funding. Participants are receiving 39 weeks of on-the-job experience working on a North Thompson fencing and trails restoration program. Workers will re-establish and create trails, overhaul a local campsite, repair fencing, plant 2,000 tree seedlings, treat invasive weeds and maintain 120 geocache sites for outdoor treasure hunters. During the project participants will also be gaining skills in working with chainsaws, computer mapping and GPS,
as well as earning industry and WorkSafeBC certification. Job Creation Partnerships are a component of the Employment Program of BC’s Community and Employer Partnerships, which fund projects that increase employability and share labour market information throughout the province. To date, more than 340 job seekers have benefited from work experience and approximately 100 projects have been funded. The Community and Employer Partnerships program is featured in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint that helps align training and education with in-demand jobs and provides greater support to people struggling to gain a foothold in the job market or who face unique challenges.
Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society executive director Mike Francis comments, “We are pleased the Government of B.C. is supporting this initiative in our community. The participants are gaining valuable work experience in GPS and computer mapping, silviculture and trail restoration throughout the duration of the partnership.” Project participant John Narcisse says, “This program is giving me the experience and confidence with power saws I need. I feel a lot more comfortable applying for a saw operating job now. I can also do maintenance and minor repairs to the saws now.” For more information on Community and Employer Partnerships: www.workbc.ca/ CEP
Public office comes with a responsibility The minutes of council regular and committee meetings are on the District website. Just be aware that the minutes are a condensed version of what has been said. Also, in most cases they do not record who voted against the motions unless that person asks that their vote be recorded as such. If you do not have access to a computer District staff will be happy to provide you a copy of the information. To make the best use of your time, and to be fair to staff, it may be an idea to call ahead with your request. Quite a lot of information is posted on the District website. This has become the primary method of getting information out to the public. The District does not assume that all residents have access to the internet. To try and get the most coverage possible the District does advertise in the Barriere Star/Journal, and posts notices in various places throughout the community. Why am I telling you all this? It is election time again and once again some people are saying that the council is hiding things from the public. They claim decisions are being made on issues, and that residents have not been given a chance to have their views known. None of this is true, but it serves the purpose of those that claim to want to make a change in the way things are done. The truth of the matter is that in most cases when issues are brought to council decisions are indeed made without going back to the public. The reason for this is that the public elects councillors that are supposed to represent them on these issues. That is how the system is designed to work. However, if a councillor does not properly engage residents throughout their term of office it may happen that the views represented are those of the individual councillor and not necessarily those of the community. Engagement of the public is the key to building trusted relationships with local governments. Quite often special interest groups can sway decisions of council. If individual councillors are not seeking out public opinions but relying on their own thoughts on a subject, sometimes the public is not properly served. This happens when popular, but perhaps not feasible or practical projects are brought forward by
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Bill Humphreys groups that are passionate around the idea. Councillors are people, and some people find it hard to simply say the majority of people do not agree, so no, we cannot do that at this time. The majority of the public are very private people. It is unrealistic for a council to think that residents need to come to council meetings to give their views. It is rare to have a social environment were each individual feels welcome to say what they think with no fear of backlash, and I would say that public meetings are avoided because of this. This also carries over to writing a letter to council that may expose the author to criticism on the radio or in the paper. Elected officials should never lose sight of the fact that they were chosen by residents to represent them and to speak for them when they are not present. Residents should think about the last time they were asked by a member of council what their opinion on an issue is. Individual opinions are important. The sum of those opinions should form the basis for a decision. Unfortunately, in some cases the silent majority are drowned out by those that shout. Now, before anyone jumps up and down and declares I am describing their actions I would suggest that they take the time to go back and read what I have written again. If you are in public office, or have been in public office, and you think you may have fallen into the trap of not bothering to check with the people you represent on an ongoing basis, you may not want to own up to that in private let alone to the electors you have been representing. Happy 40th Anniversary BC Ambulance Service. Thank you all for your dedication to making our communities safe and healthy.
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Trees and power lines don’t mix well Arbor Care Trucks, easily identified by their large colorful logo and high reaching bucket lifts, are working in the Barriere area until October when they will return to base in Vernon. “Our company has a contract with BC Hydro to remove tree branches around power lines that could become an obstruction and cause power outages,” said lift operator, Richard Sim, “This is a regular operation that takes place every four years. Barriere residents will see the crews working not only around Barriere, but also as far as East Barriere Lakes and Agate Bay.”
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Some children experience motion sickness while traveling in cars. There are ways to minimize this by having the child focus on things outside the car, using a pillow to keep the head still, and providing adequate air ventilation. Depending on the child’s age, some medications may help. Some people swear by those acupressure wrist bands. They are non-medicated. Check with our pharmacists for advice. If a nose bleed occurs while traveling (or anytime), tilt the head forward and pinch the soft part of the nostrils for 5 minutes. If the nosebleed still hasn’t stopped, do it for another 5 minutes and if it still hasn’t stopped, get medical attention. One tip to see if your body has been getting enough fluid is to check the colour of your urine. If it’s a dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. During the hot days of summer, it’s important to drink more water since we lose a lot of fluid through sweating. People who have adopted a slovenly lifestyle for decades often feel it’s too late to change their health for the better. Not so! Just paying attention to four key healthy habits can change your health for the better no matter what your age. These habits are: eating five or more fruits and vegetables daily, not smoking, exercising (even walking) 30 minutes per day five days per week, and keeping your weight in the healthy range. When you think of it, it’s not much. But your heart will thank you! Take charge of your own health and let our pharmacists be on your health team.
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Bike Rodeo and Barriere Legion BBQ partner again for annual event North Thompson Star/Journal The 3rd Annual Bike Rodeo sponsored by Barriere RCMP, Success By Six and Yellowhead Community Services had a good turnout of youngsters on June 29, although not as many as in 2013. First responders, including fire, police, ambulance and Search and Rescue assisted in helping the kids take their bikes through the course set up in the senior’s hall parking lot, while for the second year in a row the Legion joined with the RCMP to provide a free community barbecue at the Bandshell.
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Silver medals for Barriere U12 Boys Barriere Minor Ball The Barriere Under 12 (U12) Boys team competed in the Softball BC U12 Provincial Championships hosted by Clearwater Minor Ball in Clearwater, this past weekend. The team was 3-1 in the round robin portion of the tournament qualifying for the playoffs as the third seed. After a disappointing loss in their first playoff game against the Fleetwood Legends the team played 100 Mile House in an elimination game. The game went to an extra inning after Ty Hartman stole home, with a delayed steal, to tie the game in Barriere’s last at bat. In the extra inning Josh Tremblay scored the go ahead run for Barriere on a hit by Adam Gordon and the battery of Mackenzie Ransome and Reid Parlby struck out the 100 Mile side to seal the win. In the bronze medal game, Barriere played their second elimination game, in a rematch against the Fleetwood
Legends. The team came through with their best game of the tournament, handily defeating Fleetwood. Liam Hunt led the way playing outstanding defense on third base and providing timely hitting, as he did throughout the tournament. In the gold medal game, Barriere put up an extraordinary effort in their third elimination game of the day against a dominating Surrey Storm team that finished the round robin 4-0 and was the first seed in the playoffs. The game was tied 2-2 after three innings, with Mackenzie Ransome dominating from the pitching circle and Pax Gregory leading the team on offence when a very tired Barriere team ran out of gas and Surrey cruised to the gold medal. All of our kids played very hard, giving it their all – we are very proud of you - congratulations. MVP’s for the round robin games were Mackenzie Ransome for a dominating pitch-
ing performance, Ty Hartman for outstanding pitching and hitting, Levi Kempter for the catch of the tournament in left field, stealing a home run away from a Surrey Storm hitter and Cam Kerslake for spectacular defense at shortstop. We look forward to next year with seven of our 11 kids returning, and a number of superstar U10 players joining the team. With a dominating trio of pitchers in Ty Hartman, Georgia Clough and Garner Ransome Barriere will
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Great golf on July 1 By Leslie Stirling Here comes the sun, doo, doo, doo, doo, here comes the sun and I say “It’s alright”. This week this Beatle ditty came to mind as we played a lovely round of golf on a sunny warm Canada Day. No mosquitos, no rain...it just doesn’t get much better. Some of our regulars must have been out celebrating with their families so we were a few less than our usual number. Marla Muldoon had a fantastic game scoring a wonderful 39 and picked up the low gross for Flight 1. She had three (count them, three) birdies and a deuce and needed a wheelbarrow to haul
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Changes to Thompson River steelhead management North Thompson Star/Journal KAMLOOPS - The Thompson River steelhead fishery opening has been extended until Oct. 31, subject to conservation requirements. Previously, the lower Thompson River angling season was open from June 1 to Sept. 30, with potential openings for steelhead anglers in November and December if returns warranted. The new management practice keeps the fishery open until Oct.
31, with the potential of either extending the season to Dec. 31, or initiating an early closure, depending on steelhead stock status. The changes provide increased opportunity to anglers while ensuring that steelhead conservation remains the priority throughout the lower Thompson River system (downstream of Kamloops Lake). Two other changes were made in the catchand-release steelhead fishery on the lower Thompson. These are: * Implementing a
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eliminating the use of bait and large hooks is expected to further mitigate the impact of the catch-and-release season. These changes were made following significant consultation with First Nations and angling stakeholders. The Thompson River steelhead fishery is one of B.C.’s most renowned sport fisheries and attracts anglers from throughout the province, the rest of Canada and other countries. The Thompson River steelhead underwent dramatic stock declines in the 1980s, leading to the elimination of any harvest quota in 1989. Like sport fisheries for all other wild steelhead stocks in B.C., the fishery for Thompson stocks is strictly catchand-release only, and will remain so under the changes announced today.
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Barriere 100th celebrated on July 1
Manna Salle, who turned 100 years old last December, he has lived in the area all of his life. Manna stopped in at the celebration accompanied by his wife Geordie and daughter Diane Bloomfield (r).
Dignitaries being led in with the Canadian Flag for opening ceremonies.
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(Below) Colleen and Brian Hannigan, along with Bill Fowler (r) provided the music for the afternoon event.
Politicians have some fun while old fashioned photos are being taken. L-r; District of Barriere Councilor Ward Stamer, MP Cathy McLeod, District of Barriere Councillor Amanda Sabyan, and MLA Terry Lake. (Below) Egg-and-spoon races.
(Above) Staying cool in the shade. (Below) Kids choosing their prizes after competing in games.
Area residents turned out wearing red for Canada Day, sported Canada flags and enjoyed the refreshments provided by donation.
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Photographing an interior place Making Pictures with
John E n ma n The past month has seen me spending hours and days painting a rental property that my wife and I own. The tenant had lived in it for the seven years since we purchased it, and was already there for about four years when we purchased the duplex. So, needless to say, when that nice old lady finally decided it was time to leave, the place showed plenty of wear. I loaded my truck with tools and pretty much moved in to change a worn out house back into an inviting home. Finally, after what seemed to this lone-painter to be a never-ending job, it has reached an end. I have painted the complete interior for the one side and all the exterior trim for both sides. Whew! We have decided to sell and relinquish the job of landlord to other investors, and that means after I pick up all the ladders, paint cans, brushes, and vacuum the place; my fun days will begin. It’ll be time to get out my camera, tripod, and flashes, and produce images of that shining place that will make it easy for a realtor to find buyers for us. I suppose pointing a camera inside a building to take a few pictures has never been easier than it is today, and I have seen some
interior work where a photographer saw and worked with the existing light, without any additional flash units, and was able to produce excellent images. But I like using flash, and any chance I have to modify a room’s ambient light I am going to take. Yep, I just like using flash. I remember the difficulty of trying to hide my lighting unit’s power cords before we had the benefit of Photoshop, and then after Photoshop was available the extra time it took to clone out those ugly flash cords. However, now everything is wireless, the cords are gone, and I no longer pack in large studio type lights. Gosh, other than the light stands, my whole lighting “kit” of four-hotshoe type flashes fits into a small seven by ten inch bag. Later this week I’ll show up at the renovated rental unit with two flashes on light stands and start taking pictures. I don’t like to use lenses that are too wide angle. Everything gets distorted, so I will be using my full frame D800e and a 24-70mm lens. I prefer the zoom rather than a fixed focal length (prime) lens because it gives me a bit of in-camera perspective control. And although I use a tripod, I find much of the time I end up jamming my shoulder
John Enman Photo
Using a wireless sender/receiver on one’s camera and flash allows you to position the flash in another room to illuminate a hallway, or give the effect of light coming through a window.
into a corner, or sitting on the floor, or standing on a stool to get the most interesting view of the small rooms. The neat thing about using a wireless sender/receiver on one’s camera and flash is that the flash can be positioned in another room to illuminate a hallway or give the effect of light coming through a window. I’ll arrive in the late afternoon and stay till late morning. There’s lots of food and drink in the refrigerator and I’ll stick some CDs in my portable player and start having a great time, listening to music and doing my photography. Photographing any interior space presents a variety of photographic challenges and coming up with interesting ways to light the
indoor space to show texture and form, and solving the challenges that windows and exterior lighting introduce is time consuming and enjoyable. Adding light to a portrait is probably one of the best ways to improve the mood, feel, emotion, contrast, and impact for viewers. And the same applies for interiors and architecture. These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera.com or emcam@telus.net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. I sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069.
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Keeping cool
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Darfield residents, Bob and Jacquie Peters, along with their trusty stock dog enjoyed the shade provided at the Barriere Ball Parks during the Canada Day and Barriere’s 100th Birthday celebrations while the temperature climbed to 33°C.
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July 13 - 59th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby on Adams Lake 6-9am at the Squam Bay boat Launch. Tickets $15 at Adams Lk Store & Barriere Auto Parts. Call 250-672-9615 or 250-672-5750 July 14 - 16: Summer Camp #2 Thompson Valley Players Youth Theatre Camp, at the Ridge School, 9am-2pm for ages 6 -10, & ages 11 -13. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to register email: jill.h@ yellowheadcs.ca. July 21 - 24: Summer Camp #3 For Kids in Barriere, at the Ridge School, 9am - 11:30am for K-grade 2; & 1 - 3:30pm grades 3-5. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to register email: jill.h@yellowheadcs.ca. July 27 - Kamloops Marathon 3km Fun Run & 8km McArthur Island. Reg. at kamloopsmarathon.com July 28 - 31: Summer Camp #4 For Kids in Barriere, at the Ridge School, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for K-grade 2; and 1 - 3:30 p.m. grades 3 - 5. Call 250-672-9773, or 250-672-0033 for more info or to register, or email: jill.h@ yellowheadcs.ca. Aug. 16 - 911 Golf Tourney, at Chinook Cove 1pm shotgun start. to donate or register call 250-6729918 Aug 20 - Crime Stoppers meeting, 6pm @ NTVIC (the Ridge), all welcome.
Aug. 22 NTFF&R Ambassador Coronation Aug. 23 - Barriere Legion Golf Tourney Chinook Cove, sign up at the bar or call 250-672-0261 to donate. Aug. 24: Kamloops Kidney Walk at Riverside Park 11am Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027. Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room). For info call 250-672-0033. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672-5615. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. Barriere Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House Hwy 5. 10am-2pm (May - Nov.) Riding Club: Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at NTVIC. www. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975. Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440. Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee.
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1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | V1S 1W5 | Phone: 250-374-6690 | Toll Free: 1-800-661-2025 Barriere A-A: Every Tues. 7:30pm at the Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Rd. 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934 Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629. Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Barriere Food Bank: Every 2nd Wed. beginning July 2 672-0029 Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the mth at the Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. 250-672-9330. Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip. 250-6729391. Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-6722012. Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues., 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134.
Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Call 578-0056. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill Hayward 3198023. Little Fort Recreation: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fire Dept.: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 6725660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-6742135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).
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Barriere Celebrates 100th Anniversary
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on i t a r anniversary Cele anniversary This year’s Canada Day Celebration combined with Barriere’s official 100th Anniversary event was a great success! A lot of work goes into organizing these events and without the help of our community’s generous and dedicated volunteers and contributors, these events would likely not happen. People like Lindsay Arcand, Liz Gilbertson, Antoon Houben, Mark Ralko, Cara Ralko, & Jilesa Ralko who all worked hard in the concession; Bill Fowler who provided the sound and music for us all to enjoy; Bev Murphy & Donna Kibble who entertained the young and old with traditional lawn games; Therese McKirdy & Councillor Virginia Smith for all the fun at the dress up photo booth; Dave & Cindy Stutt for the ever-so-much fun hay rides; Margaret Houben for help at the Tea Party; Brittany Waite & Seanna Armstrong for lending their lovely voices of ‘O’Canada’; as well as Councillor Glen Stanley, Councillor Bill Kershaw, Al Fortin, Karl Rainer, AG Foods, the Star/Journal, the Bear Radio 93.1 FM, Tasha Buchanan, Dustin Doherty and Mary MacLennan who all contributed substantially. Most of all, thank you to all those that came out to celebrate!
Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies Ingredients: Cookies 1 & 1/4 cups unsalted butter (2.5 sticks), softened to room temperature 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon dark molasses 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats (NOT whole-rolled oats)
Creme Filling
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter,
softened to room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar 3 Tablespoons heavy cream (using anything with less fat will result in a much less creamy consistency) 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract pinch of salt, as needed Directions: Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside. With a stand or handheld mixer, cream the butter & sugars together at medium speed until light & creamy. Add egg, vanilla, & molasses, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, & cloves. Whisk it all around. Add the quick oats & combine. With the mixer running on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients. The dough will be quite thick & you may have to mix it all by hand after a few seconds in the mixer. Drop dough
with a large cookie scoop, or make sure each ball of dough is 3 Tablespoons in measurement. Cookies will spread in the oven, so drop each ball of dough 2” apart. Bake for 10 min., until cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For the filling: With a stand or handheld mixer, beat butter for about 1 min. until creamy. Add the powdered sugar & mix on medium speed for 1-2 min. Pour in heavy cream & vanilla extract. Mix on high for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Taste & add a pinch or two of salt, as needed. If filling is way too thick, add a couple more teaspoons of heavy cream. Spread 1.5 Tablespoons of cream filling on the bottom side of half of cookies; top with remaining cookies, right side up. Cookies stay fresh & soft (with creme filling) at room temperature for 2 days in an airtight container.
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OBITUARY In Loving Memory
Rose “Marie” Wilson
Born on November 23, 1927, in Vancouver and left us to go to a better place on June 21, 2014. Forest View Place in Clearwater is where she resided for the last days of her journey home. The staff did an exceptional job in caring for her when she let them. By this, we mean that Auntie Marie was a fiercely independent woman with a clear opinion and she always spoke with a sense of authority which boded nothing but respect and yielding. Strong and bold are two words that describe her well! A great lady.
Her husband, William “Bill” aka “Uncle Bill” Wilson predeceased her years prior. Her father was Dick James who resided in Vancouver, until his passing. He was originally from Manitoba and Auntie Marie’s mother was Elsie Welch. Dick’s spouse was Alice James and Elsie’s spouse she did not know. Auntie Marie had a brother by the name of Frank James who is deceased and a step sister by the name of Pat Fenner who currently resides in Burnaby. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
November 23, 1927 – June 21, 2014
In Marie’s younger days, she and Bill were married and decided to take up residence just south of Little Fort on a farm just off the Yellowhead Highway. She remained there even after the passing of her late husband, until failing health forced her to leave. During their later years on the farm she and Bill invited Brenda Wilson and her husband to come live on the farm. Soon after, along came the first born, Tyler, then, Kaitlin, the next youngest one. Both children have since grown up. Tyler, continues to live there today.
Auntie Marie was very much involved in the local community of Little Fort. Among the many activities with which she busied herself, she was one of the founding women - with
Leonna Woodward, Blanch Hansen and Nora Belchem -of the Little Fort Women’s Institute in 1961. As well, she was involved in supporting the activities of the local Brownie and Girl Guide groups. Marie also spent several seasons working at one of the fishing camps in the area, Nehalliston Fishing Camp. Furthermore, she and Bill raised hereford cattle on the farm and, as such, spent time each year to make sure the cattle were being brought to and from their respective rangelands throughout the seasons. Hence,
“trucking cattle”, “herding them”, and “cow camps” was a way of life for Auntie Marie. A life she would never have changed for another. “Thanks Auntie Marie and Uncle Bill for letting me board my horse, Prince there all those years and to be fortunate enough to experience working a farm. Some of my greatest memories.” (Linda Rowan) At her request, Auntie Marie was cremated. To celebrate and remember Auntie Marie, a burial will take place at Little Fort cemetery at 11 am on Saturday, July
19, 2014. All are welcome to join in coffee and snacks at the Little Fort Hall after the service. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com Thank you to all of the staff at Forest View Place, along with those that dropped by for a visit to keep Auntie Marie company. Special thanks to Gladys Rowan for not only bringing Auntie Marie back home where she belongs but most importantly, honouring her and all her wishes. Your selflessness, it is heartfelt!
North Thompson Star/Journal July 10, 2014
Time to think about your entries for Fall Fair By Diane Bloomfield Just a little more than a month away and it will be time for the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, mark your calendars, Aug. 30, 31, and Sept. 1. The Fall Fair entry catalogues are out and about throughout the community at newsstands and gathering places. Please remember to pick one up, or go the the fair’s website, www.fallfair-rodeo.com. This year the theme for the fair is, FARM + FAIR = FAMILY FUN! Boy, what an exciting title! This truly is a great fair catalogue for you the exhibitor to look over and select where you will enter many of your exhibits, whether its the Flower Section, the Hobbies, the Baking, the Preserves, and so on. So much to read, and great fun selecting your sections to enter. The fall fair convenors love to see many entries in their sections, so let’s load up the tables and make a wonderful Fall Fair! The Flower Section is Section 8, and you will find this on pages 30 and 31 in the catalogue. Dodie Lysak and myself, Diane Bloomfield, are once again convenors for this section. Over the years, we have enjoyed all the exhibitors that bring in their entries with excitement, smiles, and a happy “hello”! Here is a little information on what we do as convenors. We help the exhibitor in putting on the correct tags on their entries, place the item(s) in its correct place on the table, and do the preparation for the judging to get underway. This year there will be a special prize to someone who has entered into the Flower Section. It will be a great surprise! Remember, that FLOWER ENTRIES ONLY will be accepted until 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30. The reason for this is to allow the gardener (exhibitor) the opportunity to pick the flowers early in the morning so they will be fresh and beautiful. Please bring your own container, jar(s) with your exhibit. Thank you for bringing your entries to the fair. We welcome everyone to have some fun and enter in this years 65th North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. For any information please call: Diane @ 250-318-3543 or Dodie @ 250-376-7472, or go to www.fallfair-rodeo.com
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Summer Camp facilitator Dawn McCormick said she is having a great time working with area youngsters taking part in the camps held at the Ridge in Barriere. The camps are running from from July 7 through Aug. 13, and are geared to include ages from kindergarten to 13 years. Each camp runs from three to four days and participants can opt to only attend one day if they wish. Weekly themes include fun with physics, theatre, making stuff, crafts, sports and more. Cost is just a twoonie drop in fee payable on attendance. Contact North Thompson Volunteer Centre at 250-672-0033, or Yellowhead Community Services at 250-672- 9773 for more information.
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