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When we contacted Audrey Rilcoe to notify her of being chosen by the judges as Barriere’s 2014 Citizen of the Year, her response was an excited, “Oh, my! Oh, really! Oh, that Jane!” Rilcoe was nominated by Jane Milburn, who wrote in her nomination submission, “Audrey is a kind and giving person, and is always there to help out. Hospice got a shot in the arm when Audrey joined in 2005. She has done One on One Reading in the school for many years and has also judged for the science fair and heritage fairs at the schools. Audrey has worked very hard for the Barriere Curling Club, held down executive positions, including president, cleaned and painted, organized work bees, phoning committees and is now in charge of youth curling, and she can always be counted on to work on bonspiels and fundraisers. Audrey canvases for the Canadian Cancer Society, both for their spring campaign and for breast cancer, and also for the Alzheimer Walk For Memories. Above all, Audrey is there for people when they need her, taking them to town, cleaning out a shed, or sitting with them through a troubled time or

tragedy. She is always willing to lend a hand.” When we spoke with Rilcoe she said she was just heading off to carpet bowling and had a team organized for the upcoming Investors Walk For Memories. She commented that her family moved to the area when she was 16. She graduated high school in Barriere, married Len Rilcoe and has been here ever since. The couple have raised three children, all who have graduated from Barriere Secondary, and she now enjoys nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Of note, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year at a celebration held in the curling rink, and she says her 70th birthday is now coming up in February. Rilcoe was quick to tell us that they have no plans to live anywhere other than Barriere. “This is where we live, and we’re here to stay!” The annual Barriere Citizen of the Year Award is sponsored by the North Thompson Star/Journal, with assistance from the North Thompson Volunteer Centre. Date of the upcoming 2014 Citizen of the Year Banquet honouring Audrey Rilcoe will be published in an upcoming issue of this newspaper.

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Audrey Rilcoe has just been chosen Barriere’s newest Citizen of the Year.

B.C. prison crowding probed by auditor By Tom Fletcher Black Press

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B.C. provincial prisons remain overcrowded despite a decline in custodial sentences in recent years, and “safety and security incidents” have increased substantially, a report from B.C.’s Auditor General has found. About half of cells designed for one inmate are double-bunked in the B.C. system, and Auditor General Carol Bellringer concludes that is a contributing factor in maintaining safety in B.C.’s nine

facilities for adult inmates. Another factor in crowding is that about half of the roughly 2,500 inmates in the B.C. system on an average day are awaiting trial or sentencing. Safety and security incident reports have been on the rise in most facilities in recent years, with the highest rate of nearly 1,200 a year at Fraser Regional Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge. Nanaimo and Prince George both recorded nearly 800 incidents a year by 2012, with lower rates at Vancouver Island, Surrey

Pretrial, North Fraser Pretrial and Kamloops. The auditor’s report says one reason for the increase is that incidents are being reported and tracked on a more systematic basis. Bellringer also notes that there isn’t a clear definition of what constitutes a safety and security incident, and B.C. Corrections doesn’t have a target of what constitutes an acceptable level. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said conditions in B.C. prisons are improving thanks to a $185 million construction program, including

an addition to Surrey Pretrial, a new women’s wing at Prince George and expansion of Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. A new 300-cell Okanagan adult custody facility at Oliver is under construction, and expected to open in 2016. Anton said that extra space will alleviate the space shortage at other facilities, but it remains to be seen if the new prison will allow the removal of tent-like temporary structures that have housed low-risk inmates at Kamloops

and Fraser in recent years. The audit also questioned the availability and effectiveness of rehabilitation programs offered in B.C. prisons. The audit found that only one program, violence prevention, was evaluated and shown to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. The five core programs operated in B.C. provincial prisons are: • Respectful relationships, to help inmates understand and eliminate abusive behaviours • Substance abuse

management, to reduce relapse and develop healthier lifestyles • Violence prevention, designed to reduce aggressive behaviour • Emotional management for women • Relationship skills for women Correctional centres also offer life skills, vocational, literacy and school extension programs. All programs are voluntary, and with an average sentenced stay of 71 days, some inmates aren’t in custody long enough to complete studies even if they want to.

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Flu will peak soon in area By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week

The A/H3N2 flu is in the Kamloops region — but it’s expected to peak soon and then begin to fade away. Dr. Robert Parker, a medical officer of health with the Interior Health Authority, said the estimate is based on previous years dealing with the various strains of influenza A, with a caution. “You never know for sure you are past the peak until you see a decline in activity,” he said. No numbers are available of reported cases of the virus, which brings with it aching muscles, fever, sore throat, fatigue and an incessant

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No gas pipeline conversion to oil, B.C. vows By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has adopted a regulation to prevent natural gas pipelines from being converted to carry oil to the North Coast. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman announced the regulation Tuesday, covering six pipelines proposed to link to liquefied natural gas export facilities in the Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Squamish areas. He said other pipelines could be added if necessary. The move comes after the Energy East proposal to switch a gas pipeline to carry oil from Alberta to refineries in Quebec and New Brunswick. Chief Barry Nikal of the Moricetown Indian Band endorsed the new regulation, but other aboriginal leaders and the NDP aren’t satisfied with a cabinet order that could be quickly changed. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson says Coleman first promised legislation to prevent oil sands crude from being carried in pipelines built for gas at a public meeting in Moricetown in April 2014. In November, Donaldson presented his own private member’s bill to have the legislature endorse the move, after Coleman said he would use regulation instead. “We do not want to see this used as an end run by Enbridge Northern Gateway to be using any proposed natural gas pipelines to transmit diluted bitumen from the Alberta tar sands to the North Coast,” Donaldson said. He was supported by Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief John Ridsdale, who visited the B.C. legislature before joining anti-oil pipeline protesters on Burnaby Mountain. “The proposed routes are actually all in our major spawning beds,” Ridsdale said. “And you’ve got to realize that the water that comes from Wet’suwet’en territory also goes to the Fraser River and to the Skeena River. So what we’re doing is protecting everything on behalf of British Columbians.” Ridsdale is the highest ranking member

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I am pleased to see that many businesses in our area have posted signs on their doors reminding people not to leave unattended in cars warm and weather. of the dogs Tsayu Clan, one of during five clans 38 Given the recent tragedy in our Province, it is a wonder house territories of the Wet’suwet’en. why some people still choose to do this. I am certain Tsayu have rejected orboth and thatThe it is not done out of carelessness malice,oil as most gas pipelines crossing their territory, people who bother to take their dogs with them in theand car usually do so becausethe theyUnist’ot’en, love their company wanta another house, has and built their dogs to be withthe them. Therefore, I can only assume settlement with help of outside environit is because these owners do not heat mentalists in an effort to realize blockhow anyquickly pipeline stroke can occur in their pet. It’s a lot like car accident—it development. happens unexpectedly and can occur even with the best The regulation of intentions. Problem is,prevents by then it’sthe too “automatic late to buckle your seatbelt. of pipelines, Aboriginal Relaconversion” It’s human nature John to look Rustad at things from point tions Minister said our in own a stateof view. ItYes, the car is afollowing bit stuffy and uncomfortable ment. covers the proposed projwhen you return, but get that A/C on and it nice and cool ects: in a matter of minutes. It would seem that leaving the • Coastal the Shell-led windows open aGasLink, bit should to alsosupply help. Unfortunately, it doesn’t Canada work that way for pets. LNG project at Bish Cove near KitiFirst of all, you and I have an amazing ability to rid ourmat selves of excess body heat. have highly developed • Prince Rupert Gas We Transmission Project, sweat glands on every square inch of our body. Furtherto supply PETRONAS-led Pacific Northwest more, most of us are not very hairy would not be wearing LNG at Lelu a fur coat in the Island summer. Dogs and cats, on the other hand, are fairlyTrail inefficient at cooling themselves. Their • Pacific Pipelines Project, to supply sweat glands areKitimat poorly developed Chevron-led LNG and confined only to the •pads of their feet—sortGas of anLooping afterthought on MothPacific Northern Project, to er Nature’s part. Their primary means of reducing body supply Douglas Channel LNG, a Texas pritemperature is by evaporative cooling. They accomplish vate Kitimat this byproposal panting. for It’s not a bad system, if you are resting• outdoors or are exercising at lowerGas temperatures. Eagle Mountain Woodfibre Project, But expansion overall, it’s pretty cient. In their natural an of anineffi existing gas line to a state, foranimals avoid overheating seeking out shade and by mer pulp mill site nearbySquamish exerting themselves only when the sun goes down or the • West Coast Prince weather is cool. You Connector, don’t see a wolftoorsupply cougar pursuing Rupert LNG, led by BG Group, which has dea deer in the heat of the day. Our pets can’t make those kind of its choices for themselves. layed decision to proceed.

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LNG plans continue in 2015 despite oil slump By Tom Fletcher Black Press The shakeout of liquefied natural gas proposals for B.C. continues, with ExxonMobil’s large-scale project for Prince Rupert moving ahead and smaller projects changing or withdrawing plans. ExxonMobil and its Canadian subsidiary Imperial Oil have filed a detailed description with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office, planning for a city-owned site on Tuck Inlet north of Prince Rupert Harbour. One of the larger of 18 B.C. proposals, West Coast Canada LNG (WCC LNG) proposes up to five floating barges for LNG loading with onshore support facilities, and an estimated

capital cost of $15-25 billion. WCC LNG plans to start construction by 2017 and be in service by 2024. WCC LNG sorted through a half dozen sites in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area, where the larger of B.C.’s 18 current LNG export proposals are also claiming sites. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says 2015 is when the LNG industry begins to take shape, despite a slump in oil prices and rising competition from U.S. and other gas producers. “New drilling activity in our upstream sector demonstrates investors remain confident in B.C.’s longterm natural gas potential,” Coleman said in a New Year commentary released last week. “One of

our province’s largest Crown land sales in history occurred near the end of 2014, with industry contributing more than $209 million for exploration right alone.” Proponents of Aurora LNG Grassy Point near Prince Rupert withdrew that application to start the year, focusing on another site at Digby Island. Also withdrawn is the Farrell Creek raw gas processing plant north of Hudson’s Hope, a project taken over by Chineseowned Progress Energy. Progress is a partner with PETRONAS in Pacific Northwest LNG at Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, with its investment decision postponed indefinitely late last year amid changing global

Writing competition for unpublished B.C. authors age 50 or better North Thompson Star/Journal A brand-new writing competition has been launched to recognize and encourage the creative talents of British Columbia authors age 50 or better. The Cedric Literary Awards have been created specifically to attract unpublished B.C. writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. This is a first-of-its-kind literary awards program in Canada.

The Cedric Literary Awards is the brainchild of Dr. Peter Dale, Chairman of Better Than 50, a web-based initiative created to achieve a more connected world for the 50-plus demographic by building portals to relevant and local information. The Awards will be a juried writing competition with selection panel members drawn from B.C’s established writing community. Each of the category winners will receive a monetary prize,

and a special prize for First Nations storytelling will also be awarded. A formal Call for submissions to the Cedric Literary Awards will be issued Feb. 1, 2015, and the competition will wrap up with a Gala Awards Dinner to be held in November 2015. Authors interested in taking part in this exciting new writing competition should log on to the website at: www. thecedrics.ca or email Veronica Osborn, at vosborn@thecedrics.ca.

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OPINION Guest Editorial;

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Thursday, January 15, 2015 North Thompson Star/Journal Unit 10 - 4353 Connor Road, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Blaise Salmon

A carbon price for Canada? When Prime Minister Harper admitted in a year-end interview that a price on carbon is something he might accept, Canadians could be forgiven for thinking “it’s about time”. James Hansen has studied climate change for over 30 years. Over that time his alarm has grown steadily about the world his grandchildren will live in, as the accelerating climate crisis takes hold. The retired NASA climatologist has been speaking about climate change since the 1980s. He now confesses that his earlier projections, while accurate about increasing global temperatures, “failed to explore how quickly this would drive an increase in extreme weather”. What does Hansen think can be done? A steadily rising carbon tax is one of the best ways to limit carbon pollution, Hansen says. He points to British Columbia as an example. B.C.’s carbon tax, with its six year track record, is a proven success. A tax of $30 per ton of carbon emitted adds about 7 cents to a litre of gasoline. B.C.’s emissions have declined about 9.9 per cent per capita since 2008, while the economy has grown slightly more than the Canadian average in the same period. What’s more, the carbon tax is supported by 64% of B.C. residents, who receive lower personal and corporate income tax rates which fully offset the tax. A carbon tax is one of the tools that could gain support from both sides in the polarized world of federal politics. Conservatives are typically against anything that increases the size of government. B.C.’s carbon tax does not increase government revenues, and is cheap to administer. The “revenue neutral” aspect appeals to both sides of the political spectrum. Many like the idea of a market-based tax as a way to address carbon pollution. We can’t continue to pollute the atmosphere for free. If we don’t clean up our own garbage, our children and grandchildren will, under much more difficult conditions. The carbon tax is more than simply an incentive to use less gasoline and other fossil fuels. It also acts to level the playing field for providers of wind, solar, and other alternative energy. Oil, gas and coal companies still receive taxpayer subsidies. However, once the market factors in a steadily increasing carbon tax, renewable energy alternatives can become steadily more economically competitive. Interestingly, several oil company CEOs have spoken out in favour of a tax. Suncor CEO Rick George called for a carbon tax of $40/ton in 2011, while Lars Bacher, CEO of Statoil Canada, suggested a price of $50/ton. Oil company executives know the science, and they know that climate change - more droughts, floods, increasing impacts on air, water, and food - means that governments will ultimately be forced to act to reduce emissions. The oil companies would like this to be done in a way that is fair and predictable, and allows them to factor it into their business plans. With this kind of support for a price on carbon, and mounting evidence that it works, it’s not surprising that the Prime Minister is coming around. Blaise Salmon of Victoria is a financial advisor and volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby.

The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

So many changes To the editor; So many mercuric marches. It is said baby boomers have seen more changes in their lifetimes than any preceding generation. As a baby boomer myself, I watched on the television screen as a million people in Paris marched in a unity rally and I feel that emotion that has driven the boomers. That emotion is a sense pride and an unwavering faith that we will reign victors over malfeasance, whatever it looks like. With tears of emotion just below the surface, I watched as cross-cultures marched, carrying banners that unite — “Je Suis Charlie.” I think back to so many other big marches I’ve witnessed: the moving march on Lincoln Centre in Washington, D.C., for freedom; the moving march at Tienanmen Square in China for freedom. And then there is the march to the Place de Republic in Paris for freedom of expression. The concentric words in this sampling are “moving,” “march” and “freedom.” Yes, the boomers are of the generation that saw firsts in so many areas, including space travel and the world-wide social network, but the most significant of these sights is people moving forward, marching for freedom. It’s an incredible unifier. Shirley Sanderson Kamloops The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Should Leonie Lake area be parkland for the future? To the editor; When I was in my early years in school, right here in Barriere, probably in 1942 or 1943, the report came out that Kamloops had reached a population of 10,000. Today, still within my lifetime, it is nearly 10 times that number. Shortly after that announcement, Mrs. Schilling, our teacher, was very proud to tell us in class that Canada had a population of 11 million Today we stand at more than 35 million people. This is more than a three-fold increase. What I am pointing out here is that our population is growing at a very steady and fast rate. As we look back over the years, we must try and learn from mistakes made, as well as great things that have been done. Many of these great things were only a dream, or a thought by one or more who grabbed onto it and went forward with it. Some examples of things that helped make Canada and B.C. what they are today are: • The Trans Canada Railway - which really opened things up. • The development of the hydro dams - this brought power to many areas which used candles, coal lamps and naphtha gas lanterns. What a blessing! Some years ago, someone was wise enough to

procure land near Vancouver with the novel idea of a park. Now try to take Stanley Park away from them. The outcry would be heard around the world. Now the time has come for Barriere to do some thinking and planning for future generations. Maybe not on the scale of Stanley Park, but something future citizens will be proud of, and will thank those who planned wisely for the future. This is the reason the North Thompson Fish and Game Club made this presentation to the District of Barriere council on Jan. 5, 2015. We asked council to procure one section of land, around and including Leonie Lake from the province of B.C. as parkland to be developed at a future date. We realize development won’t happen immediately, but we are asking that the District of Barriere get this property before it is too late. Many cities and towns in B.C. or elsewhere for that matter, would only be too glad to have a gem like Leonie Lake so close to their town. We hope this opportunity is not allowed to slip away. Mel Schmidt, on behalf of The North Thompson Fish and Game Club Barriere, B.C.

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Freedom of speech comes with responsibility To the editor; Let me begin with this: I do not agree with the murder of human beings under any circumstances and I am as shocked and disturbed as everyone else by the recent slaughter of 12 innocent people at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris. The point I would like to make, however, is regarding the issue of freedom of speech. The story of the killings

prompted my curiosity as to what those killers could have possibly been so offended about, so I looked up the contents of the magazine in question. I must say I was shocked and offended by it. The contents are extremely vulgar and display a blatant disrespect and scorn for any religion and various political opinions. So, I ask this question: Does “freedom of speech”

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grant us the right to be hateful toward people who have values different from our own? Is it right for anyone to use this much-valued freedom to condescend others and sow division among groups of people? Shouldn’t freedom of speech always be coupled with a sense of responsibility as to how it is used and to what ends? Audrey Turnbull Kamloops

Did you get jewellery for Christmas To the editor; I’m wondering how much gold, silver, copper and other valuable metals were purchased this past Christmas in the form of jewellery and electronic devices? I suspect it was in the billions of dollars globally. But how many consumers ever stop to think about the monumental effort that went into bringing those metals and manufactured goods

to the consumer marketplace? Before anyone can buy jewellery and electronic devices, someone needs to locate the geological deposits that contain these metals hidden in the vastness of planet Earth. Those metals then need to be separated from the rocks that contain them and refined to a suitable state of purity. And before that, the mine operators have

to jump through a series of regulatory hoops before producing even a single ounce of gold, silver or copper. What will it take, then, for consumers to start making the connection between the consumer goods they desire and enjoy and the mining industry that produces the raw materials essential to these consumer goods? How many of these people hypo-

critically denounce mining while coveting and acquiring the products that mining makes possible? Give mining its due for all of the amazing things and the comforts it provides us with. Donald Leung Received by email

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LearnNowBC a valuable resource for students Denise Harper School District 73 Board of Education “Is my child doing everything they need to graduate?” “I’m not sure how to help my 12-year-old with his homework.” I know the frustration of seeing your child holding their head at the table, saying they can’t do their homework, and the feeling of not being able to help them. It’s why I’m so excited to share a way to help you and your children. Whether they are in Grade 1 or Grade 11, LearnNowBC has resources to help them, and you, succeed. This unique and learner-focused online portal was created by B.C. educators and follows the provincial curriculum. It offers more than 2,500 free courses and programs online, including free one-on-one tutoring five nights per week for secondary students. They can call in between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and talk to a tutor. The young learning centre is an interactive learning experience, with games and activities designed for young learners. These games can help them develop the fundamental skills they need for math, science, social studies and English. A daily physical activity (DPA) tracker can also be found on the website. Students in grades 10 through 12 must participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity per day to meet graduation requirements. Through the DPA tracker, students can log in to the website and track their activity each day to keep on track. For people over 18 who are B.C. residents and have not yet graduated from high school, information and resources are available to help achieve a diploma on

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Denise Harper is a Kamloops-Thompson board of education trustee and chairwoman of the board. LearnNowBC. Is your high school student interested in getting a trade? There is a “Trades Program Finder” on the site that allows you to search and find the training you want, where you want it. There is even a section with video tutorials about using and taking advantage of online tools such as Facebook, Google and Remind 101, the latter of which is an app teachers can use to text students reminders without actually obtaining their phone numbers. All you need to do to access these free resources is log in to LearnNowBC (learnnowbc.com) using your student’s identification number. If you have any problems doing this at home, you can call your child’s school and they will walk you through it. Parents with young children can set their kids up with a fun game or activity in the evenings to build skills. High school students can go online themselves and find a tutor to get help. Whatever you need it can be found on LearnNowBC. This is a quality, vetted website that is made in B.C. for B.C. students and parents. Denise Harper is a KamloopsThompson board of education trustee and chairwoman of the board.

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The family of

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wishes to say thank you ...

A special thank you to all the staff at McKinney Place and Acute Care at the South Okanagan General Hospital, Dr. Tarr and his staff, Ted & Moe Olynick, Teresa Vieira, Bob & Hazel Tinsley, Cliff & Eileen Gorr, Marie Downing and of course all of those who came by and called with their love and support.

During this time of sorrow we are reminded how much our family and friends mean to us.

Leah Jones advises that this Thursday (Jan. 15) will be the first choir practice for the Broadway Blues production scheduled for the end of February. The practice will take place at 6:45 p.m. in the the Christian Life Assembly Pentecostal church in Barriere. The selections will be performed on stage in both Clearwater and Barriere, and Jones notes “...it would be great if we could also be in costume if the song requires it”. The production is open to all North Thompson Community Chorus members, past and present. And, as always, new singers are encouraged to join the choir. “I would love to have soloists, duets, trios, groups and instrumentals to sing and/or play any song that has been performed on stage that would include operettas and opera along with Broadway musicals,” says Jones. She asks that participants run their selection of music by her to see if the music is on hand. Jones also states it would be good to run the music by Chorus accompanist Bonnie, “If you plan on her accompanying you. Some arrangements can be quite dry, so often I will look for a part song arrangement because the piano tends to be much better. “Please look on the internet for a song you might like to do with others or by yourself there are scads. When you find one or two that you like or recognize, simply Youtube or Vimeo it and give it a listen. We can take it from there.”

Leah Jones Practices started on Tuesday at Clearwater Christian Church, and of course will start this Thursday evening in Barriere. Plans for the production include the choir singing three selections from Broadway; one will be The Phantom Of The Opera, another will be Oh What A Beautiful Morning from Oklahoma, and the third is yet to be decided. Jones says, “...the gals will sing My Favourite Things from Sound of Music”. “I am insisting that I have a minimum of 25 singers for the choir this session,” says Jones, “Please let me know ahead of time if you are interested, or if you are only interested in a non-choir song.” Leah Jones can be reached by emailing: bellacoolabccabin@live.ca

Barriere Senior’s Society in need of new board members to step forward North Thompson Star/Journal Members of the Barriere and District Senior’s Society were disappointed at their Jan. 8, general meeting when no one stepped forward to participate on the nominating committee for their upcoming Annual General Meeting, Feb 5. “We need three people on our nominating committee,” said retiring president Monica Ireland, “No one stepped forward, and now we are unsure what to do.” Ireland says that the annual election of officers is only a few weeks away and it is important that a

full slate be elected for the 2015 term. “Both the president and vice-president positions will be open as myself and Liz Gilbertson are stepping down this year,” said Ireland, “And of course there are director positions, secretary and treasurer. We need the nominating committee to find out who will let their names stand again and who will step forward for the first time.” Ireland says it is imperative to keep a full board of directors for the Society as it manages the Barriere Seniors Hall and the events held there. If you would like to help please call Monica Ireland at 250-672-2477.

McLure Rec Association’s January report Submitted The McLure Volunteer Fire Department and Recreation Association meeting was held on Jan. 7, 2015, with six members present. It was reported that CN will be going ‘whistle free’ at the railway crossing by the fire hall and Carl’s Market Fruit Stand. It was also reported that CN will first be installing wire fencing along the railway track area to keep people and animals off the track. There will be a painting work bee upstairs in the fire hall on Feb. 17, at 8 a.m. The next meeting of the association will be on Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. at the McLure Cafe. If you would like more information about the Association call 250-672-2477.

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Youth help stuff Xmas hampers with toys The toy distribution evening at the Barriere Food Bank just before Christmas was filled with those doing good deeds as volunteer youth attended to help fill Christmas Hampers, their job being the choosing of gifts for children. The youth were divided into teams, with each team given a slip for an unidentified Christmas hamper family showing only the ages and genders of the children. The teams then gathered up appropriate gifts, which included stuffed animals, books, some clothing items (hats, gloves, scarves) and sometimes family games. In all, the teams distributed toys to 43 area families. Pictured in no particular order: Marc Tremblay, Jamie Third, Felecia Huffman, Daymon Parish, Ty Hartman, Cameron Kerslake, Tyson Schilling, Aaron Van Sickle, Dustin Doherty, Shirley Wittner, and Antoon Houben.

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Jan. 5, 2015 – District of Barriere council meeting highlights Are you interested in sitting on the “think Tank”? The main feature of the new wastewater reclamation centre behind the Fire Hall is the greenhouse where wastewater will undergo the majority of its treatment. The plants that will be a direct contributor to this innovative process will grow in 8’ high bins of water. It has always been the District’s plan to create not only healthy plants but to explore the possibility of creating a small revenue stream that could be applied against the cost of running the operation. If you are interested in sitting on a Greenhouse “Think Tank” (pun intended) committee whose mandate will be to explore this opportunity further, please contact Colleen Hannigan, CAO at 250-672-9751 as soon as possible. Budget deliberations Council has set Jan. 27, and Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. in the council

chambers as the first two meetings that will focus strictly on the budget. The deliberations are open for the public to come and listen. An opportunity for public input into the process will be advertised, although individual members of council are always eager to hear your views at any time. Should Leonie Lake be a park? Mel Schmidt, on behalf of the North Thompson Fish and Game Society, approached council regarding the procurement of one section of land around and including Leonie Lake from the Province of B.C. as parkland to be

developed at a future date. Council agreed to a further meeting with representatives of the organization and TNRD Area ‘O’, which was scheduled for Jan. 13. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy No. 28 Council put in place a new policy that includes a Records Release Table as a point of reference for the public as well as staff on District documents that are readily releasable vs documents that require a formal FOI request. The policy also serves as a procedural manual for staff to handle incoming requests for information

as well as procedures to ensure personal privacy obtained by the District, is protected as per legislation. It will be accessible on line through the District’s website at www. barriere.ca . Family Day Celebration – Sunday, February 8th Planning for a Family Day event on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Ridge, similar to the one held last year, is underway. Funding to support some of the activities has been approved by Success by Six. January 2015 has been proclaimed “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month” in the District of Barriere.

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Wikipedia’s definition of a food bank: “A non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those having difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.” The holidays are now over and things are slowly getting back to normal. The Barriere and District Food Bank Society (BDFBS) would like to thank all the wonderful people of Barriere and surrounding area who so unselfishly donated food, gifts and time to help fill our Christmas Hampers. The figures are now in and the totals are: • 2013 - 79 hampers prepared for a total of 4,767 pounds of food (including hams and turkeys). • 2014 - 89 hampers prepared for a total of 5,906 pounds of food (including ham and turkeys). As you can see, the number of hampers required was up over last year, as was the amount of food contained in the hampers. Hunger

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is not something that occurs only on a sometimes basis, it is a constant. Hence, we need the continued support of our wonderful community. Memberships for 2015 for the BDFBS are now due and can be obtained by contacting the food bank. Membership for the year is only $2.00 and we are continually looking for new members and volunteers. Remember, many hands make light work of any task. The Annual General Meeting and election of officers for the BDFBS will be held on Feb. 4, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the food bank office. Please remember when you are out and about to drop your change into our coin boxes conveniently located in businesses around town, or some non-perishable foodstuffs in our drop boxes at AG Foods and the Royal Canadian Legion. The BDFBS is located at 4748 Gilbert Road and the telephone number is 250-672-0029. The email address is barrierefoodbank@xplornet.com.

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continued from Jan. 8 Dignitaries and representatives from the District of Barriere, the Province, and Simpcw First Nation came together Apr. 15, at the Wildfire Dragon Monument site to officially transfer the land where the Tolko mill once stood at Louis Creek into the hands of the District of Barriere and Simpcw First Nation. The land transfer fulfilled a commitment to support economic development in the North Thompson. This remediated land provides a land base for new industry and new jobs for the region, supporting families and economic growth. The land covers 116 acres, which have been divided into 13 lots of varying sizes: Nine lots transferred to the District of Barriere, two lots transferred to Simpcw First Na-

tion, and two lots retained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, which will be used for the ongoing operation of a gravel pit and salt storage to facilitate highway maintenance and construction projects. There are two park dedications that are now in District ownership as well; one where the existing Wildfire Monument is and the other along Louis Creek behind Lot 11. Lot 12, which will not be sold by the District is the location of the old reservoir up on the hill close to the Eco Depot as well as the adjacent small fenced cemetery plot. Trail linkages have been created between the park lots, the adjacent road allowances and Lot 12 on the hill. Gathering in front of the field house at Barriere Ball Park on April 5, those present paid tribute to Ron Smith and his dedication as a volunteer to

his community.The plaque on the wall of Forum seeks the field house says, healthy forests “This Field House and healthyis dedicated to communities the memattended ory of Approx. Ron70 people Smith, ..... page 6 designer, builder, and community volunteer.” The North Thompson Star/Journal announces they will be moving their offices one block east, saying Kershaw says it will be a welcome no conflict upgrade to their presDistrict of Barriere ent facilities. The new ..... page 8 second storey offices were to be situated in the same building that houses the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce. The Success By Six Babies of 2013 LunB.C.’s new cheon, held on April Senior’s Advocate 11, in the Barriere Sewill speak at niors Hall, wasRural a great Expo party for all.Apr. 27,Out of NT Agriplex a possible 25.....babies page 11 born in 2013, only eight made it to their first official party, but those that did took home gift baskets, prizes, and new friendships. Little Fort Here-

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STAR/JOURNAL photo: photo: Jill Hayward Submitted Dignitaries and representatives from the District of Barriere, Province, and Simpcw First Nation came togetherand on Monday at the Wildfi Dragon Monument Dignitaries and representatives from thetheDistrict of Barriere, the Province, Simpcw Firstre Nation came site to officially transfer the land where the Tolko mill once stood at Louis Creek into the hands of the District of Barriere and Simpcw First Nation. Pictured (l-r): together Apr.- Elder 15, at the Wildfire Dragon toCelesta, officially transfer theMLA land whereNorth the Thompson Tolko mill Simpcw drummers Margaret Joseph, Band Councilor Monument Tina Donald, and site Amanda Minister of Health and for Kamloops Terry Lake, Simpcw Councilor and drummer Chief Rita Matthew, Barriereand Fire Department Al Kirkwood, District of Barriere once stood at Louis CreekShelly intoLoring, the Simpcw handsFirst ofNation the District of Barriere SimpcwChief First Nation. Mayor Bill Humphreys, TNRD Area O Director and District of Barriere Councilor Bill Kershaw, retired MLA Kevin Krueger, Simpcw Councilor Don Matthew, District of Barriere Councilors Pat Paula and Glen Stanley, Barriere CAO Colleen Hannigan, and Kathy Strobbe from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

announce the playoffs as the fords captured several 26, at the Ridge fields. Darfield of the top honours Approximately 110 they have embarked on number one seed. The in the Hereford Class players registered for a permaculture jour- girls defeated Vernon ney. Over next fivewheninthethe during the 77th an- the the spring session, an development anddeLOUIS CREEK - On Monday, B.C. govto support economic in the the North in 2003 Tolkosemi-finals Industries mill was ernment cially transferred land on the site of Thompson. beginning, pro- tostroyed years they byplan turnby wildfi nual offi Williams Lake increase of 30 It signals kids a new in res. a very close contest the former Tolko Industries Ltd. mill to the Dis- viding prime highway frontage land with the The B.C. government invested $4.6 million on the old sawmill Bull Show onFirst over previous sea-economic defeated the Kamloops trict of and Barriere and theSale Simpcw Nation.the vision of reviving opportunity forsite theinto construction of an intersection at Highway agriculture, Krushers by April 16 transfer and 17. Inlling thea commitment son. This land is fulfi these communities, whichsustainable were heavily impacted one run in 3 ...continued on page grow- their last at bat of the Hereford class, Grand Star/Journal edi- incorporating Champion went to tor, Jill Hayward, was ing zones that include championship game. Little Fort Herefords, honoured at BC Com- fruit trees, vegetable The annual spring and they also took top munity Achievement gardens, shrubs, berry flea market fundraiser hugelkulture hosted by the Barrihonours with Junior Awards at the 11th an- plants, Champion, Reserve nual British Columbia and livestock. ere Curling Club It looked like a loggingon Lower Nicola Back- May 3,truckwas Junior Champion, Community Achievedriver,as whileusual pulling into the Jim’s Food Best Pair of Bulls and ment Awards’ ceremo- hoe was back working “packed”. There was Market parking on Best String of Bulls. ny held at Government on the new septic sys- something for lot everyWednesday, Apr. 9, Although it was House in Victoria on tem for Barriere after one, and bargains gamight have cut the a little cool, the sun April 29. Hayward, a the project had been lore. corner too sharply peaked through Louis Creek resident, halted early in the year Thewith members of Althe trailer, resultthe clouds on Easter was one of 32 British when an archeological exa’s Team again ing in theonce tires dropping into the soft and Sunday when Barriere Columbians honoured. lithic chip was found delivered ongroundtheir almost kids, with accompanyThe 2014 Rural during excavations. Af- promise toupsetting the the famload. a special ily of Alexa ing adults, gathered at Living Expo & Trade ter receiving Middelaer, STAR/JOURNAL photos: Bob Hayward the Ball Park for the Show at the North permit for the work and other families that annual Lions Club Thompson Agriplex to resume, District of have lost loved ones to TEaster H E N OEgg R THunt. H THO S O NFall V AFair L L E facility Y F R O MBarriere H E F F Lnoted E Y C there R E E K drinking T O B L U driving, E RIVER AllM P and by those attending had on Apr. 26 and 27, was would be ongoing ar- significantly reducing a great time finding a grand success. The cheological testing in a the number of alcoholthe goodies the Easter event also hosted two number of places to see related motor vehicle Bunny had hidden for days of performances if further investigation deaths in BC. In recogthem, as well as enjoy- by the nationally ac- was required. nition of their diligence The Barriere U14 and success enforcing ing a tasty breakfast claimed Beshano Bike prepared by the Lion’s Trials riders, and host- and U12 girl’s teams the impaired driving in the laws of this province, Club. ed the 2nd Barriere competed The 2014 North Bike Team Building Knock’ em Out of ICBC, the Justice Inthe Park tournament stitute of BC and the Thompson Fall Fair Challenge. hosted by Kamloops Middelaer family honand Rodeo AssociaMinor Fastball at the oured 313 police oftion’s reigning AmTournament Capital ficers who formed the bassadors announced Ranch in Raleigh the 2013 Alexa’s Team at the new Ambassador Barriere First Re- weekend of May 9. Candidates for 2014 four events held in SurThe U14 team was rey, Greater Victoria, during Banner Night sponders’ held a car on Apr. 24. Candi- wash and hot dog sale 2-1 in the round robin Kelowna and Prince dates introduced were: at the IDA parking lot. portion of the tour- George. Constable Lee Dionne repre- The group reported ap- nament, and fell just Jesse Wilkins of the senting the Catho- proximately $800 was short in their quarter RCMP Detachment lic’s Women’s League, raised for the local first final game. MVP’s for in Barriere was one of program, the round robin games those recognized at the Annemarie Butcher responder representing Armour thanks to the generos- were Madison Ker- Kelowna ceremony. Mountain Office Ser- ity and support of area slake, Lauren Tremblay Constable Wilkins toand Meghan Booth. vices, and Jillian Mc- residents. tal impaired drivers reAfter more than a The U12 team went moved from the roads Innes representing year of earthship liv- 3-0 in the round robin was nine, who were all Stamer Logging. 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A work intensive fundraiser for Barriere Secondary’s Dry Grad cleaned up the highway roadsides within the community. Argo Road Maintenance sponsored the class to pick garbage up along the highway, with the resultant dollars from Argo going towards Dry Grad celebrations for the class. Barriere was a busy place over the Mother’s Day weekend with events and interesting happenings all over the community. The North Thompson Garden Club’s Annual plant sale was held at the Bandshell on the Saturday, as well as the Barriere First Responders’ Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in the Legion basement. Fancy girls, horses and trailers could also be found at the North Thompson Agriplex Canadian Barrel Racers weekend event, with approximately 100 competitors who came to compete for multiple prizes and a $2500 purse. The Carpet Bowling Provincial Championships were held in Prince George, with teams competing from all over B.C. A number of competitors from Barriere and Little Fort attended representing Zone 2, and all of them came away with gold medals. Gold medalists were: Ernie Yungen, Hector Denton, Louis and Anke Zijderveld, Nina Clearwaters, Pete and Linda Verhoeven, and Jack Livingstone. On May 15, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. gathered together management, staff, and even retired staff to help celebrate the company’s achievements – two years of “no time loss accidents” as of June 19, 2014, and their Woodlands Department’s 12 years of “no time loss accidents”. Health Minister Terry Lake attended Victoria Day parade in Clearwater, and at the same time announced a $40,000 grant to the North Thompson Valley Hospice House So-

ciety to do a feasibility study on the proposed development. It was a small gathering that came together at the Station House Restaurant in Barriere, but a gathering that created a lasting legacy in the name of Donnie Nicholson who passed away suddenly on January 25, 2013. Board members of the North Thompson Communities Foundation came together with Donnie’s mother, Jo-Ann Kivari, in creating a lasting bursary for students wishing to go into the trades. Jo-Ann was there to officially present $5,050 that had been raised by Donnie’s friends and family to create the bursary in his name. The Communities Foundation was there to accept the funds and to match them – creating a total bursary fund of $10,100 at this time. Effective at noon on May 15, the size of open fires was restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre, and would remain in effect until Oct. 15. Barriere Secondary School’s golf team had a tremendous season. The boys finished first place in the West Zones and second place in the Thompson/Okanagan. All five members of the team were very dedicated, and represented the school and town of Barriere in a positive fashion. Thirty Barriere Secondary School students donned the traditional cap and gown for graduation commencement ceremonies in the Curling Rink on May 23. Hannah Allen of Brennan Creek was awarded the 2013 Governor General’s Award. Justin Stein was named the 2014 recipient to be honoured on the Wall of Distinction at Barriere Secondary School (BSS). Principal Ken Rife announced the recipient during the 2014 Graduation Ceremonies for the school. Since his

graduation from BSS in 1999, Justin has become a world famous jockey, chalking up over 889 wins including the prestigious Queens Plate, and has made over $37 million dollars in career purse earnings. Barriere RCMP responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 5 about 10 kilometres south of Barriere on May 24. Police report a motorcycle collided with a northbound vehicle. The Barriere motorcycle rider was pronounced deceased at the scene. The BC River Forecast Centre as of May 26 advised a High Streamflow Advisory for the North Thompson River and a Flood Watch for the Clearwater River. BC Teachers Federation rotating strikes included School District 73, with walkouts on Wednesday, May 28, and again on Thursday, June 5. Picket lines were set up at both Barriere schools on May 28, under a heavy downpour of rain for most of the day. The May 26, District of Barriere public hearing in regards to the proposed comprehensive Zoning Bylaw No. 111 received very little participation from area citizens with only a few handfuls attending and only one question from a resident for council. Council then moved to accept the Zoning Bylaw No. 111 changes as presented. Students joined with Barriere Secondary teachers to protest the “teacher’s lock out by government”, and the fact that during this time “teachers cannot help students 45 minutes before class, during break, and lunch break, or 45 minutes after class”. One student said, “Students feel frustrated about not being able to get the help we need at lunch, and before exams.” To show their appreciation for a generous donation of cedar

boards from Gilbert Smith Forest Products, the grade 10 – 12 shop students at Barriere Secondary School built a planter bench and presented it to the mill. Small pet owners in Barriere and area rejoiced at the announcement that Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services would be attending the community two days a month, starting in June, and were to be conveniently situated in the south side parking lot at Knights Inn.

June Barriere U8 soccer players play in a Star/Journal file photo game against Clear- Some of the teachers and staff on the picket line at Barriere Secondary on water June 2, at the May 28, 2014. 1st Annual Clearwater Footy Festival. Barriere teams included two U8 teams, two U10 teams and one U13. Barriere RCMP responded to a commercial vehicle rollover collision/chemical spill on Agate Bay January 22, 2:30 p.m. Road near Squam Barriere Library Bay on Adams Lake on June 5, that closed Writer’s block? the road. The unit Got your characters in a sticky situation was a B Train tanker you don’t know how to get them out of? unit with a liquid load Looking for inspiration? Join us! of magnesium chloAll writers or prospective writers of all ages are welcome to join, ride (30 per cent conwhether you write: Poetry, Novels, Short Stories, Children’s Books, Songs, etc. centrate) which had spilled as a result of For more information, call Margaret at 250-672-9330. the crash. The driver was removed from the tractor unit, transported from the scene • LEGION NEWS • by BC Ambulance ground crew to a waitIN-HOUSE RAFFLES Jan 10/15 ing helicopter air am1st Draw: Mike Cline, Ann Bankert, Mary Ann Schewchuk, Mike Cline bulance where he was Branch 242 2nd Draw: Roxanne Salo, Elsie Clarkson, taken to Royal Inland Gary Teele, Ruth Christley Hospital in Kamloops 3rd Draw: William Baillie, Carol Willox, with unknown injuries. Antoon Houben, Mary Ann Shewchuk Agate Bay Road was 4th Draw: Roxanne Salo, William Brown, Laura Neighbor, Dean Meger closed to traffic in both Bonus: Keith Moore directions with Argo 50/50 Winner of $118 was Jessie Myrom and MOTI on scene, Good Times and and flagger’s were set up CRIB Jan 8/15 • 11 Players Good Friends to divert traffic on alter1st: Terry Vaughan 2nd: Crystal Chenier 3rd: Jessie Massoneuve High Hand: nate routes. InvestigaEvery Saturday at 3pm Crystal Chenier Skunk: Patsy Martin tion revealed no sign of impairment on the drivDARTS Jan 8/15 • 11 Players er; no criminal charges, 1st: Richard Lowe, Dennise Lowe 2nd: BJ but a Motor Vehicle Lyons, Dorothy Carby 3rd: Bruce Lyons, Maureen Wiseman High Score: BJ Lyons Act charge for ‘fail to 120 & Dennise Lowe 120 High Finish: keep right’ was issued. Bruce Lyons 42 & Maureen Wiseman 71 The scene was turned over to other partner agencies responsible for CRIB & DARTS - 7pm Thurs. • FREE POOL - Fri. • MEAT DRAW Sat. cleanup and removal of Jan. 20 - Executive Meeting 6:30pm & General Meeting 7pm vehicles. Jan. 23 - Karaoke 8pm Whitecroft resiWednesday Friday. 3pm 10pm (or later!) Saturdays 2pm - 10pm (or later!) dents were notified

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Blanche and Lewis celebrate 70 years together By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal Although it was not the exact date of their wedding 70 years ago, Blanche and Lewis Bloomfield had a wonderful time celebrating this great event with friends and family on Jan. 10, at their home in Barriere. Lewis is 92, and Blanche 88, but their ages did nothing to stop them from thoroughly enjoying the party that was held in their honour. Their home filled to overflowing with wellwishers, and the sound of guests laughing, chatting, and enjoying the many tempting and tasty goodies available created an atmosphere that may have resembled the first wedding celebration held 70 years ago. Lewis said that when his family moved from Saskatchewan to Lacombe, Alberta, it was there that he met Blanche in 1943, and the couple

then married during the winter of 1945, on Jan. 6. When the pair reminisced about their wedding day, they noted “..at minus 30 degrees it was too cold for a celebration, so we waited for a few weeks and then had a small but enjoyable wedding party.” They tell that after the wedding the Bloomfield’s continued farming for another year or two, and then Lewis and his brother operated a general hauling business with their own truck. During this time, the family lived in Lacombe, but in January of 1950, they moved to Kelowna, B.C., to join his father in the logging business. The young couple say they and their children moved many times, then later in 1950, when Lewis began logging and road building for Ken Long who owned Fadear Creek Mill, Lewis and Blanche with their four children moved into the bush in the area where Walterdale

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Barriere’s Lewis and Blanche Bloomfield hold hands and share a quiet moment while celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary at home with family and friends on Jan. 10. is now. There was no human habitation up there, so Lewis and the men who worked with him built four, 10’x20’ shacks lined

with tar paper for living quarters. One of these shacks housed Bloomfield’s with their four small children.

“Our kids were small so we built bunks for them and used fir bows for mattresses,” said Lewis, “It was okay, I don’t remember anyone complaining anyway.” He told how the shacks were pulled to the logging areas on skids; in fact, they were a mobile logging camp. Blanche spoke about keeping house in those small buildings without having any conveniences. “The children were still small, but it was sure crowded in there,” said Blanche, “We had to carry water from the creek for everything, and we only had coal oil lamps for light and a wood stove for cooking and heating.” Asked if she felt upset or angry about those living conditions, Blanche said, “Not really, that was the way it was.” Eventually the Bloomfield family settled in the area of East Barriere Lake. As the children grew up though, the family

could not remain in the mobile logging camp, and so moved to Kamloops where they attended school. Eventually the Bloomfields were able to buy property with an old house, which they renovated and made fit to live in. The couple tell that in April of 1960, when the crew was away working, their house caught fire and burned to the ground. Their eldest daughter sustained injuries in the fire which she could not survive, and she passed away in Royal Inland Hospital. Although there have been times of heartbreak and hardship in the 70 years of Lewis and Blanche’s married life, their strength and support for each other while raising their family has sustained them. They look back on a good, fulfilling life, while continuing to enjoy each other’s company in their retirement with the support of both family and friends.

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The Special Olympics British Columbia (SOBC) will be taking place in Kamloops, Feb. 19-22, 2015. If you weren’t able to attend or volunteer for the event the last time Kamloops hosted SOBC then you missed an incredible experience. The athletes are all individuals with developmental disabilities, and for them, it is all about participation rather than the hunt for bronze, silver or gold medals, even as they are competing for those medals. These amazing athletes cheer each other on and celebrate each win even if it is not their own. To put on an event as large as Special Olympics British Columbia takes over a thousand volunteers. Here in Barriere we have a great tradition of volunteerism and SOBC is hoping that the Barriere volunteers will help out. You can volunteer either at the venues in Kamloops, or up at Sun Peaks. For those who can cross-country ski, downhill ski or snowshoe, the Nordic and Alpine events need gatekeepers and course marshals. You don’t need to be a great skier or snowshoer but you do need some basic skills. The curling venue and ice skating venue will need volunteers for various positions, but also will need people with curling experience and ice skating experience. Additional volunteers are needed for preparing lunches and handing them to the athletes at all venues, volunteers who have medical certificates for both the events and at the athletes housing, volunteers for driving buses, volunteers for the opening and closing ceremonies, at the doors of the events and so on. If you would like to volunteer for SBOC, you can contact the volunteer coordinators at the following: sobcgameskamloops.ca and: games@specialolympics.bc.ca Or call the volunteer office in Kamloops at 250-828-3822. For Barriere volunteers contact: Dawn McCormick 250-672-5699 or ragtopgirl1@yahoo.com Please volunteer and help change lives through sports. Submitted by Dawn McCormick

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BSS Senior Boys take 3rd in tournament The Barriere Secondary School (BSS) Senior Boys Basketball team won third place in the BSS 10 team Cougar Classic tournament last weekend. This was a well-earned placing as the top two teams (Osoyoos and George Elliot from Winfield) are rated in the top 10 in the province. The BSS boys played George Elliot but lost by 12 points which put them into the 3rd/4th game against Kelowna Heritage. They won that game which gave them the third place win in the tournament. Osoyoos won the tournament, and George Elliot took second place. Jordan LeFeuvre was named Barriere Secondary ‘Player of the Game’. Pictured is the Barriere Secondary School Senior Boys Basketball team and their coach.

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Okanagan Cup #5 , Cross Country skier’s day of rivalry and action Submitted Kamloops – Stake Lake Trails was a hub of activity once again with an enthusiastic group of cross country ski racers from throughout the region. Overlander Ski Club (OVSC) hosted the 5th race of the Teck Okanagan Cup series on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. Organizers were pleased with the turnout of 187 participants. Athletes, ages 5 years through to Masters took part in the Individual Start Free Technique race on beautifully groomed trails with mild temperatures and superb snow conditions providing an excellent day of cross country ski racing. Club members heard positive comments at the finish line, with many thanks going to the race committee and their team of dedicated volunteers for a job well done. Many of the Overlander Junior racers were volunteering on the race course as part of a team fundraiser, and to learn what it’s like to be on the organizing team on competition day. Hours after the last skier had crossed the finish line, with clean up nearly complete and with a collective appearance of fatigue from the volunteers. Hanneli Ladyman, Alexander Spice Alyssa and Sarah Manhard were asked if they would like to continue to volunteer or go back to racing and they were quick to reply “ go back to racing!” A determination that seemed logical considering their recent hands on approach with the “Volunteer Team”. Competitors from Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Sunpeaks and Kamloops Nordic clubs accepted the challenge to race against the clock and

against some of their closest friends and rivals in the region while earning Teck medals and ribbons as well as individual and club points for participating. Some of the Top 10 Overlander competitors results came from Pee Wee 1: 1st -Joseph Kitamira, 4th- Axel Hansen; PB2: 3rd -Aeden Skinner, PG1: 4th Quilla Dekker, PG2: 6th Becca Elias, BB1: 4th Kaeden Kwiatkowski, 5th Cameron Carelse, BB2: 6th- Jonathan Helly, BG1: 7th-Elizabeth McCleary, Midget Boys 2: 3rd Jeremy Heller, Junior girls: 2nd Heather Vermey, Junior Boys 1: 8th Garett Tremblay. To check out the comprehensive results page please go to Zone4-resultsTeck Okanagan Cup #5. Cross Country BC (CCBC) tracks the points through the Teck Okanagan Cup Series and presents the Club Aggregate Award at the series finale which will be hosted at the Nickel Plate Nordic Centre near Penticton on the Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, weekend. CCBC is the provincial sport governing body for more than 16,000 cross country skiing members that belong to non-profit clubs throughout B.C. CCBC offers programs, services and support for the continuous development of nordic skiing for all ages and abilities, from novice through to international competitors. Teck Resources Ltd is the title sponsor of the Cross Country BC’s Skier Development Program; thereby supporting and encouraging sport excellence and providing B.C. youth with active healthy lifestyle opportunities and social experiences that will help prepare them for successful futures. For more information about cross country B.C., visit: www.crosscountry.ca

Photo by: Christine Sorensen

Above the clouds at Sun Peaks Christine Sorensen’s Facebook photo, which she snapped while skiing above the clouds at Sun Peaks on Jan. 11, 2015, is a great shot.

Cheer for our team this Friday

The Barriere Secondary Senior Girls Basketball Tourney happens this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16 - 17. There are 10 teams registered for the tournament at the school. Our Barriere girls play their first game Friday at 10:30 a.m. against Xitolacw. If they win they play at 4:30 p.m., and if they lose they play at 7:30 p.m. Be there, and cheer on our young athletes.

Grab your camera and try photography in the fog The past snowfall gave us a grand depth of a bit over two feet. That exciting event included hours of shoveling and roads that were pretty much closed to driving for a while. I wonder why we “dig” dirt and “shovel” snow? Hmm…I remove the dirt from the hole and remove the snow from the walk. Yep, it’s the same thing as far as I can tell. Both activities use the same tool and make my back tired. Our yard now has deep three-foot deep trenches dug out and shoveled clear by me that lead to all the important locations. Basement door to chicken coops, front door to the car, and car to the road; however, I also made trails for the feral cats so they can come to the door for the food we leave them. When the days of soft, cold snow finally ended, everything quickly warmed up and a suddenly a thick, damp fog settled in. My first thought was to get out my snowshoes and head up into the hills surrounding our home. I mentioned that to my wife,

fog I knew I would be spending a short time sitting at my computer increasing the contrast and reducing the grey tonal values. It is now all so easy and it doesn’t take much time. As I sat manipulating the hazy images I thought about all the hours I used to put into producing our photographs. We have it pretty good these days. Fog is fun in which to shoot. All one has to do is find subjects that are distinctive enough to be understood through the quietly creeping and silent fog. My suggestion

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John E n ma n but not in the mood for trudging through the snow she suggested we get our cameras and go for a drive around the now foggy neighborhood in Pritchard instead. So we bundled up, grabbed our cameras and took off. Our car is perfectly equipped for photography with beanbags. Just set them in the window and nestle the lens on them to reduce camera shake when using our long lenses. However, on this day my wife set aside her 150-500mm, and decided her light weight 70-300mm would be better suited for the foggy landscape, and I chose my 24-70mm. But it’s good to always have the beanbags in our car even if we don’t need them. Fog is a tricky business because contrast is all but lost and the moving mist reduces sharpness. Everything

is so flat that it’s hard to get definition. I enjoy fog and recall the imagery of a poem from Carl Sandburg. “The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.” I think that description is pretty good and I enjoyed how the fog obscured my view of things in the distance and created a mystical looking world as I drove along our snow covered rural road. Years ago when photographers were making exposures of foggy landscapes with film the best way to increase contrast was to use yellow, orange, or sometimes red filters. We could also overdevelop the film, or as a last resort process it in hot chemicals. There were also filters that could be used while

is instead of drinking your chocolate and staring out the window on the next foggy morning waiting for the sun to come out, get your camera, go out, and see what you can do. 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 250371-3069.

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they would have fire protection in the new year thanks to what a regional director called a “good deal” from neighbouring Sun Peaks Resort Municipality. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District said it would establish a fire-protection area following approval by residents through a succession petition. Sixty-eight per cent of property owners signed a legal petition to establish the service. They represented about 70 per cent of assessed value. The northbound lanes of Highway 5 North were closed for a time on June 9, due to a two vehicle accident that killed one person and injured four others. Barriere’s 100th Anniversary celebration was cancelled the morning of the event, due to a weather forecast of thunderstorms for the area. “With metal in our tents, metal fences and people set to be playing games on the ball fields where the event was to be held we had concerns about lightening – we did a lot of soul-searching before finally calling it all off,” said District CAO Colleen Hannigan. “The risk of lightening in the area was predicted by weather forecasters for between 3 and 5 p.m., the time of our event.” The event was rescheduled to happen at Fadear Park and the Bandshell on July 1 in conjunction with Canada Day celebrations. The Barriere Cedar Kings Pee Wee girls softball team won the District playdowns against Kamloops in game three of the best of three. They did it the hard way by losing game one and having to win back to back. But the team persevered and showed great fortitude by wearing their opposition down in game three by getting out to a seven run lead after 4 innings, which resulted in a mandatory win as the mercy rule applied. On June 13, the

multi-purpose room at the Barriere Ridge was filled with the parents, grandparents and friends of 23 ‘Little Stars’ who were graduating from Yellowhead Community Services sponsored preschool program. Permaculture BC and Elements EcoDesign dynamos Javan Bernakevitch and Gord Heibert descended upon the Burkholder/Newton property in Darfield, on June 14 and 15. They were there to join 23 plus participants taking part in a workshop titled ‘Earthships and Permaculture: Applied Techniques for Cold Climate Food Production’, and to help install half of Zone 1 of the Darfield earthship’s permaculture design. The 5th Annual North Thompson Fish and Game Club’s Father’s Day Fishing Derby saw 66 fish brought in for weighing on Sunday afternoon at the Bandshell in Barriere, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. had held a ‘Shave For The Brave’ event in December of 2013 in support of Mike Kennedy, a 30 year employee of the company who had been diagnosed with cancer. The event was to show support for Kennedy and the journey he was undertaking as he began cancer treatments. Support was shown by 35 members of staff and management. For every head shaved, GSFP paid $100 into a pot to purchase a cancer treatment related item for a cancer facility in the southern Interior. Kennedy’s job was to look for what was needed in relation to a treatment item and where it could best be utilized. During the event, Ron Wallace Trucking also lent their support by paying $50 for every head shaved, and a number of other donations were also received. The final total raised came to $6,870. Kennedy’s choice of equipment was an electric Treatment Care

Chair for the Barriere Health Centre, which had a cost of $9,500. So Gilbert Smith Forest Products generously stepped in, and brought the monies raised up to the $9,500. The new treatment chair was installed and immediately utilized at the Barriere Health Centre. The Treatment Care Chair has the ability to gently move the patient from the seated position into a fully reclined position. The Minor Softball Regional Championships for U12 Girls was held in Barriere at the ball parks. Seven teams took part in the event, with one from Barriere, two from Kamloops, two from Kelowna, one from Prince George, and one from Westsyde. The Barriere Ravens won the Skills Competition Trophy.

JULY Canada Day in the community of Barriere was a milestone. Dignitaries, residents and people who had 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. Both MP Cathy McLeod and MLA Terry Lake attended the event. Chickadee Cottage Studio and Gallery on Barriere Lakes Road opened on the July 1st weekend, bringing with it’s opening a new outlet for quality art and crafts to the area thanks to owners, Bev and Barry Henry. The B.C. government raised speed limits around southern B.C., including a new 100 km/h limit on the Yellowhead Highway through Exlou and Louis Creek. Barriere’s Mathew Lee, a member of the Clearwater Crushers team, participated at the U16 Provincial Softball Championships held in Clearwa-

ter the weekend of July 5, and brought home a gold medal win. On 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 hut. The annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Speech and Talent Night was held in the Lion’s Hall on June 29. A treat for all who attended were a number of past NTFFRA royalty who attended and also participated in the evenings 100th Year Celebration for Barriere. Four people revved up chainsaws and got 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. 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. First responders 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. The Barriere Under 12 (U12) Boys team competed in the Softball BC U12 Provincial Championships hosted by Clearwater Minor Ball in Clearwater, and brought home the silver medal. Summer Camps for kids started that the Ridge for kids in kindergarten to 13 years, thanks to Barriere and Area Literacy and Learning, Yellowhead Community Services, North Thompson Volunteer Centre

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Canada Day in the community of Barriere was a milestone. Dignitaries, residents and people gathered to celebrate Barriere’s 100th birthday along with Canada’s 147th. Pictured is Barriere’s Mayor Bill Humphreys presenting MP Cathy McLeod and MLA Terry Lake with a memento of the event. and Thompson Valley Players. Effective at noon on July 16, all campfires were prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre due to dry conditions. Barriere received a grant from the Government of B.C.’s Strategic Community Investment Fund totalling $256,202 to invest in programs, projects and community safety initiatives. A BC Ambulance Society’s 40th Anniversary event was held at Fadear Park the afternoon of July 6. Local emergency services including the Barriere Fire Department, Barriere Search and Rescue, Barriere First Responders, Chu Chua Volunteer Fire

Department, CN Police, Kinder Morgan and BCAS vehicles participated. Barriere First Responders hosted a fundraiser barbecue by donation, and BCAS provided a gigantic cake, dozens of cupcakes and a First Aid Kit Draw with a gift basket for lucky winners. The 59th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby on July 13, saw 172 entries and a total of 29 fish weighed in. The judges for the annual Communities in Bloom competition arrived in Barriere, spending a whirlwind two days getting to know the community, its residents, and its heritage. The local Communities in Bloom Committee

joined with Thompson Valley Players to present an evening of Heritage in Bloom, with the theme being Barriere’s 100th anniversary celebration. A special performance by the Thompson Valley Players and Barriere Literacy and Learning’s summer youth theatre camp participants was a highlight for everyone in the audience. This was followed by a dedication to Manna Salle, who turned 100 in December 2013, being a Barriere resident and supporter all of that time. Mayor Bill Humphreys presented Manna Salle and his wife Geordie, with a key to Barriere for all that Manna has done ...continued on page 19

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Chicken Parmesan Mini Cinnamon Bake Swirl Bites 6 chicken breasts 1 cup light mayonnaise or greek yogurt (I have done 1/2 of each as well) 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, plus more for the top 1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder Preheat oven to 375F & spray the inside of a 9×13 glass pan. Lay chicken inside the pan. Mix together the remaining ingredients & spread evenly over each piece of chicken, being sure to cover all the exposed raw meat (so it doesn’t dry out.) Sprinkle on a bit more fresh parmesan over all the chicken. Bake for 45 mins. This dish is even better the next day, so just reheat in the microwave!

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Sheet of puff pastry 2 tbsp butter Brown sugar Cinnamon Roll out puff pastry sheet. Melt the butter, & coat the pastry using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with brown sugar & cinnamon. Roll up the sheet of pastry, starting along a long edge. Once rolled, set in the freezer for about 15 mins. to chill. Remove from freezer & slice about ½” thick & place in a mini muffin pan. Bake according to puff pastry package directions. Remove, let cool on a rack.

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1 large sweet potato sea salt (coarse) freshly ground black pepper, chunky good quality olive oil Preheat oven to 450F. Cut the s weet potato into fries, about ½” thick. Put fries into a bowl, & drizzle about 1/8 cup of olive oil over the fries, & mix well so they are all coated. You want them glossy, with little to no oil left in the bottom of the bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt & fresh ground black pepper. Mix well so they are all coated. Arrange on a baking sheet so the fries are not touching. Put in the oven for 15 mins. Remove from oven, & flip over, & bake for another 10 mins. You can add other spice flavours if you like for variety.

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Feb. 28 - Barriere Farmer’s Market 10am-1pm Legion Basement. Feb. 19 - Crimestoppers General Meeting at the Ridge 1pm 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 winter, at Museum in summer. Barriere Youth Group - Fridays ages 12-18 at the Ridge 7-10pm. Enjoy activities, sports and more. Riding Club: Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at NTVIC. www. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975. Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440. Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee.

Barriere A-A: Every Tues. 7:30pm 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. 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 Fibre Arts: Every Tues, 6:30pm at the Ridge. Barriere Genealogy: once a mth at the Library, except Jul/ Aug. For dates/times call 250-672-9330. Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip. 250-6729391. Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Community Quilters: Every Thurs. 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues., 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall.

Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Call 578-0056. 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.: 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 A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934

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Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

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Personals Clearwater: AA Meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door. Call 250-587-0026 anytime

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Good Dog Obedience Classes Starting Jan. 18! * NEW DATES! * Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Jan. 18, 2pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100. Novice Class - 6 weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous Basic Obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Jan. 18, 1pm. Cost $100. To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023

Kitchen aids: Bullet Express Trio & Flavour Wave oven. Both for $100 or $60/ea. Like new. 250-672-1908

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Operations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfilling career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca

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Help Wanted HIRING MEDICAL Transcriptionists! Minimum 2 years recent acute care Medical Transcription experience or new CanScribe Career College MT graduates. Testing required. Email resume to: mt_recruiter@yahoo.com Sales & promotion director needed for Barriereâ€™s new radio station. Individual must be a self started, meticulous, client focused, community minded & a team player. Forward resume to The Bear, Box 591, Barriere Twn Rd., V0E 1E0 or norththompsonradio@hotmail.com TROYER VENTURES Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3) and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.

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KAL-TIRE SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driverâ€™s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927.

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POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ€™s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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Barriere Employment Services YOUR GATEWAY TO LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION DRIVER - Hyâ€™s N. Transportation BC0453 BC0493 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MECHANIC â€“ Act 1 Services BC0455 TRAIL MAINTENANCE PERSON â€“Lower OFFICER â€“ Hyâ€™s North Transportation BC0505 North Thompson - BC0473 MECHANIC â€“ Hillside Motors â€“ BC0474 PREP PERSON/DRIVER â€“ Samâ€™s Pizza B0513 SUPPORT WORKER â€“ Yellowhead LABOURER â€“ Gilbert Smith Forest Community Services B0476 Products Ltd. B0512 GENERAL LABORER â€“Woodco â€“ 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

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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 â€˘ Free resume help â€˘ Free info on many services The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

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BRANCH MANAGER Barriere

Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver exceptional financial services and products to over 71,000 members in 14 communities through 21 branches, two Commercial Services Centres and associated companies.

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Very attractive 2-bdrm manuf home, f/s, washer, dryer, central air, office area, carport. $750/mo. Now avail. Thompson Crossing Blackpool, Clearwater. Ph. 250-587-6151

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Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 12x49 - 1 bdrm MH in Sunset Village Trlr Pk. Dbl lot, 4 sheds, incl appl, oil heat. Very well managed park. $27,900. Ph. 250-587-6300 Ask for Muriel

Homes for Rent Clearwater: 3bdrm, Peavine Rd, new renos, lg deck, 1500 sqft. $850/mo; 3bdrm, 220 Dutch Lk Rd, $795/mo, recent renos; 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage, 225 Murtle Cres, avail Mar 1. NP Call 250-674-3668

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Brian Knowles Lodge

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April 2, 1930 â€“ January 7, 2015

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Brian Knowles Lodge was born in Kelowna, British Columbia, on April 2, 1930, to William and Margery Lodge. He lived in Barriere, B.C., for 48 years, and passed away peacefully in Kamloops, B.C., on January 7, 2015. Brian is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marion, his son Dean (Cathy) from Omaha, Nebraska, daughter Louise from Cairo, Egypt, granddaughter Alexa, and Molly his beloved puppy. Honourable mention to the adopted daughters Gwen, Stacey and Melody. He was predeceased by his parents Margery and William of Winfield, B.C., in-laws Aline and Lawrence of Winfield, B.C., and brother David â€œSpudâ€? of Kelowna, B.C. Brian worked for the Canadian Air Force (1950â€™s), as well as B.C. Forestry (1960 - 1988), Gilbert Smith (19881996) and happily retired in 1996.

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome

the Rev. Brian Krushel

Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Childrenâ€™s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

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

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

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He was also an Industrial First Aid Instructor and Barriere Minor Softball League Coach. Brian belonged to many groups: Royal Canadian Legion 40+ years, Boy Scout Leader, lifetime member of Barriere Curling Club and Chinook Cove Golf Club. If you wanted to know about a lake or an area in the North Thompson, Pop had a map for it. He hunted, fished, hiked and logged this

area for over 50 years. During his 20 years of retirement, he and Marion kept a well manicured yard and an abundant garden. It would be common to see him on his hands and knees clipping the grass; he had it down to an art. He loved the outdoors, had a contagious smile and was known for his easygoing, friendly personality. On behalf of the family we would like to thank Overlander staff at Blueberry Lane, and North Thompson Funeral Services for their care and compassion given to Brian. MEMORIAL SERVICE Â At the request of Brianâ€™s family there will be no service at this time. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com. Donations may be made in memory of Brian to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Box 277, Station M, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 5K6.

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2014

year in review

for the community over the years. The North Thompson Museum and the Barriere and District Heritage Society hosted an old fashioned garden party on July 21 to welcome Communities in Bloom judges to Barriere. A 50-year-old man from Louis Creek was taken into custody charged with breaching his conditions after police were called to his home, July 21, to a report of an assault at a residence on Stone Road. The man had apparently hit a 47-year-old woman and threatened her life. The woman was eventually able to escape from the residence while police surrounded the home. Due to the circumstances of the incident and the potential danger to both the responding police officers and the public, the Southeast District Emergency Response Team attended, and when an RCMP Crisis Negotiator communicated with the suspect by telephone he was able to successfully deescalate the situation, and the man was taken into custody without incident. Thick smoke in the area on July 16, from some 120 wildfires across B.C., caused those with respiratory problems to remain indoors. The smoke remained for many days before finally dispersing. The North Thompson Star/Journal was recognized among the top newspapers in the 2014 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, receiving a Blue Ribbon for the newspaper in the Gen-

eral Excellence Division, and a third place for General Excellence - Best Front Page. Members of the Zone 2 (ThompsonOkanagan) boys softball team won third place at the BC Summer Games in Nanaimo July 17 -20. The team was made up of eight Clearwater players, plus two from Merritt and Mathew Lee from Barriere. Water safety instructor Brittany Stamer worked with 89 children during the North Thompson Recreation Society sponsored Red Cross swimming lessons held at the Feller family pool in Barriere. On July 30, the Yellowhead 4H Club held their annual Speak and Show day at the Feller’s house, including a pool party and barbecue. The Barriere Annual Quilt Show at the North Thompson Museum was a favourite for residents and visitors to the community.

AUGUST Due to intense heat that baked the area for at least a week, an active lightning storm on Aug. 2, with fork and sheet lightning, created quite a spectacle. The storm arrived at about 8:30 p.m. and lasted for about an hour before moving east. The mercury hit the mid30s during the next day and remained in the mid-30s through out the week. A two vehicle collision at McLure between a semi and pickup on Aug. 4, sent both vehicles off the road, causing closure of Highway 5 while

emergency vehicles freed the occupants. The four occupants of the pickup were treated for minor injuries and transported by ground to Royal Inland Hospital where they were later released. The driver of the commercial truck was removed from the tractor, transported by ambulance to a nearby field and airlifted by BC Ambulance helicopter to Royal Inland Hospital with unknown, non life threatening injuries. Five stakeholders – spanning the North Thompson Valley and Highway 5 corridor from just north of Kamloops all the way to the Alberta border near Jasper – joined in a pilot project with Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association to have expert resource people create brand messaging and a strong online presence that will attract more travellers to visit and stay in the area. The project was to be funded by the five stakeholder groups, with matching support from the provincial government’s tourism agency, Destination BC, through its Community Tourism Opportunities program. The stakeholders are Tourism Sun Peaks, the Lower North Thompson Tourism Society, Tourism Wells Gray, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and Tourism Valemount. Barriere residents Len and Audrey Rilcoe, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Barriere Curling Rink. Attendees at the Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night in Barriere on Aug. 11,

had a great time but never did get to see the movie. All due to an unexpected thunder storm that had spectators running for shelter and resulted in the cancellation of the show. 2013 Barriere Secondary School grad Alysha Piva received a $22,000 scholarship from TRU to begin her Bachelor of Social Work at Thompson Rivers University in September. A Barriere man was found dead after his vehicle was found down a cliff off a forest service road. The man, said to be in his 60’s, was last seen around midnight two nights before. Kamloops Search and Rescue reported the man and his brother had been driving from Chase to Barriere, along the Adams Lake forest service road. The passenger became quite concerned about the driver’s driving, to the point where he insisted the driver drop him off. Search and Rescue searched all the high probability areas where a vehicle could have gone off the road, eventually finding it with the driver found deceased inside at the bottom of a 150 foot embankment alongside the road. The Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament once again proved to be a leading fundraiser for youth initiatives within the area. Nineteen teams made up of competitors from Clearwater, Barriere, Kamloops and the Lower Mainland turned out on Aug. 16, raising almost $9,000 from the event. During the evening of Aug. 19, the Kamloops Fire District

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North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Ambassador royalty and candidates perform a dance together during the Ambassador Coronation held Aug. 22. received over 1200 lightening strikes as reported by Environment Canada. The lightening strike show in the Lower North Thompson was quite dramatic, with strikes consistently lighting up the skies for much of the evening before the storm finally moved on. Fifty-nine ladies turned out for the annual Ladies Night Golf for Cancer at Chinook Cove Golf, and reported raising close to $4000 at the event for cancer research. August 21, campfires were once again permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre due to recent precipitation at the time, resulting in a decreased wildfire risk in the region. The annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s Ambassador Coronation took place

to a packed house in the Barriere Lion’s Hall on Aug. 22. The candidates and current reigning royalty presented a short dance program, followed by impromptu questions to the candidates, and an evening gown presentation; all while the three official judges tallied up their scores and added them to previous scoring taken throughout the year. Miss Stamer Logging Jillian McInnes was named Ambassador for the 2014/2015 season, with her two ViceAmbassadors Miss Armour Mt. Office Services Annie Butcher, and Miss Catholic Women’s League Lee Dionne. The Legion Golf Tournament held on Aug. 23, at Chinook Cove Golf saw 16 teams of four take to the course. One Ontario resident was killed and two others sustained

serious but non-life threatening injuries as a result of a single vehicle crash near Darfield on Aug. 30, on Highway 5 approximately five kilometres south of Little Fort. The final Bandshell Friday weekly entertainment event of the summer in the District of Barriere took place on August 30. Find the final four months of the 2014 Year In Review inside our next issue.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 3rd to February 2nd, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. §Up to “Half Price Payments” for up to one year (“Offer”) is only applicable on financing offers on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Sorento/Rondo models. On approved credit, from a participating dealer in Canada between January 3rd and February 2nd, 2015. The Offer consists of a loan credit (up to “Half Price Payments Credit”) that will range from $500 to $3,250 depending on model/trim. Customers can choose to take the full amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit as a one (1) time incentive that will be deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Alternatively, customers can choose the up to “Half Price Payments” option and have their financing payments reduced (before taxes) by 50% until such time as the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted. This may take between 10 weeks and 69 weeks depending on model/trim and the amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit. After the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted, the customer will be required to pay the full amount of all regularly scheduled finance payments over the remaining term of the contract. Vehicle trade-in amounts and down payments are not calculated in the advertised up to “Half Price Payments”. See dealer for complete details. ΔRepresentative financing example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available to qualified retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a purchase price of $15,602/$17,502/$26,402/$28,782 financed at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 69/62/28/50 reduced weekly payments of $21/$24/$36/$39 followed by weekly payments of $43/$48/$73/$79. Includes $1,500/$1,500/$1,000/$2,000 up to “Half Price Payments” credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $14,102/$16,002/$25,365/$26,782. Up to “Half Price Payment” Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. Offer ends February 2nd, 2015. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sorento EX AT AWD (SR75HF)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F) is $26,802/$22,502/$38,882/$33,502. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. ¤$1,000 New Year Bonus amounts are offered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 New Year Bonus amount available on the 2015 Rondo LX AT (5-seat) Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (7-seat) Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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