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Kurt Genier Memorial tourney held By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal
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Last Friday Kurt Genier was remembered by family and friends with a Memorial Slow Pitch Tournament held at the ball parks in Barriere. Kurtis Genier unexpectedly passed away in May of 2014 as a result of a motorcycle accident on Highway 5. Just over one year later, on Friday, June 12, his birthday was remembered at the ball parks by family and those who knew him. Kurt’s niece, Jordan Genier, sang a song in memory of her uncle, and then numerous balloons were released into the sky. The ball tournament in Kurt’s name was organized by the Genier family, and many volunteers; with the games starting on the Friday and running through the weekend. Eight teams participated, and by all reports the slow pitch tournament was competitive, fun and a great fundraiser. Money raised from the Memorial Tournament was earmarked to be put into a trust fund for Kurt’s young son Deagan Genier.
The tournament also offered a Home Run Derby, silent auction, 50/50, and concessions on site for all who attended. After the final pitch had taken place, and the top three teams named, the Genier family was touched by the generosity of the winners who all donated their prize money back to go into the trust. It was a good day.
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Numerous balloons were released into the evening sky in memory of Kurt Genier on June 12, his birthday.
Jordan Genier (right) sings a song in memory of her uncle Kurt at the Barriere Ball Parks on June 12 . The gathering of family and friends took place to remember Kurt Genier with a Memorial Slow Pitch Tournament. Also pictured are Kurt’s Aunt Bev Boisvert and family friend Robert Cline.
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Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake paid a visit to Barriere last Friday to present a cheque for $40,000 on behalf of the province toward the cost of the splash park project in Barriere. The water park project has been designed to celebrate Barriere’s heritage and include local First Nations themes, providing all-ages family recreation in the summer months in Fadear Park. “I am delighted that this spray park will be accessible to people of all ranges of mobility,” Lake said. “A familycentred project such as
this gives Barriere residents a place to have fun together, and will also be an inviting attraction for tourists.” District of Barriere Mayor Virginia Smith said, “On behalf of the District of Barriere, I would like to extend our thanks to Minister Lake for obtaining $40,000 of provincial funding for the Barriere splash pad. “The project is called ‘Splash in the Past into the Future’ and will highlight our heritage as well as provide a much-needed opportunity to cool off in the centre of town during our hot summer days. The splash pad will be for all ages, it will be handicap accessible and it will fur-
ther enhance the amenities already located in Fadear Park.” In addition to local fundraising efforts which total just over $20,000 (thanks to pie sales, bake sales and dedicated volunteers), the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society has voted to contribute $150,000 toward the project. “Combined with the generosity of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society and the fundraising efforts of the community at large, we can now move forward with a grant application that requires matching funds – something we could not have done without
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Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake presented a cheque to Mayor Virginia Smith for $40,000 to the District of Barriere Friday for the splash park project. Minister Lake’s efforts to procure today’s contribution from the province,” Smith said. Plans for the park show it having a recirculated, treated water system with timed,
motion-sensor operation. If funding is in place, proponents of the project say construction is expected to begin in spring 2016 and be completed by next summer.
Splash park committee chair, Lindsay Arcand, says they are keeping their fingers crossed that this third try to acquire a large grant to fund the project will be successful.
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Senator Greene Raine charged taxpayers for ski-show stops; has repaid most of questionable Senate expenses By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week Sen. Nancy Greene Raine charged taxpayers for stops at a ski show, for an overnight holiday with her spouse and for costs to attend a wedding anniversary of another senator. The B.C. senator is one of 30 flagged in the auditor general’s report released Tuesday that calls for a complete overhaul on how senators do business.
“We found several instances of travel expenses claimed by the senator [Greene Raine] that were not for parliamentary business,” the report states. Green repaid about $2,300 after issues about Senate expenses were raised in 2013. The report notes Green reviewed her claims, realizing several should not have been made: • Two 2013 stopovers in Toronto en route from Ottawa
for ski shows. Value $1,688 • Attendance at a community board meeting in Kelowna. Value $353. • An overnight stopover with husband Al Raine in 2012 in Vancouver en route to Ottawa, deemed a holiday. Value $211. • A 2011 attendance of a the 50th wedding anniversary of another senator in Vancouver. Value $203. • Cost of a ticket to an aboriginal awards
event, deemed outside Senate business. Value at $345. In an official response, Greene Raine, who was appointed to the Senate in 2009 by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, said she found what she deemed “administrative errors” on her own for the ski show visit and community board meeting and repaid the money before meeting with auditors. She has disputed other findings.
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Drivers will need a good reason to travel in the left lane on high-speed, multi-lane highways throughout the province of British Columbia. Beginning June 12, 2015, new regulations came into effect that clarify rules regarding travelling in the left lane. Drivers on multi-lane highways where the speed is more than 80 kilometres per hour must stay to the right unless they are: * Overtaking and passing another vehicle. * Moving left to allow traffic to merge. * Preparing for a left hand turn. * Moving left to pass an official vehicle displaying a flashing light. During periods of congestion, the actual travel speed drops to 50 kilometres per hour or less, drivers are encouraged to use the left-most lane to keep traffic flowing. Police can ticket drivers who should not be travelling in the left-most lane. The fine is $167, with three driver penalty points. In addition, new laws will allow the ministry to define winter tires, studded tires and traction devices such as chains in regulation. Another change will permit local governments to permit motorcycle parking within six metres of intersections with stop signs or signals, as long as drivers’ views are not impeded. This will allow more efficient use of space that is not large enough for a car. “During the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review last year, I heard that one of the top driver frustrations across the province was being prevented from passing because someone won’t leave the left lane,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone, “We have strengthened the law to give police better tools to
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Right to pot cookies upheld by high court By Jeff Nagel Black Press Medical marijuana patients have a right to possess and use cannabis in the form of cookies and products other than dried bud, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled last Thursday. The unanimous decision is a major victory for cannabis crusaders who argued they should not be forced only to smoke or vaporize the drug when edible or topical products are safer and provide benefits such as delayed delivery. “Inhaling marihuana can present health risks and is less effective for some conditions than administration of cannabis derivatives,” the country’s high court ruled. It found the federal drug law exemption allowing medical pot patients access only to dried marijuana violated their constitutional right to life, liberty and security of the person. Approved patients who illegally baked
cookies, brewed pot tea or turned it into oil had faced the threat of criminal prosecution, but not any longer. “This denial is not trivial,” the court ruled. “It subjects the person to the risk of cancer and bronchial infections associated with smoking dry marihuana, and precludes the possibility of choosing a more effective treatment.” The ruling upholds the decision by B.C. courts that dismissed drug trafficking charges against Owen Smith, a Victoria man caught baking pot cookies for a local compassion club. “It’s a great decision from the point of view of all medically approved patients,” said Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy, one of the lawyers who defended Smith before the Supreme Court. He said the government’s dried-only restriction was unreasonable. “It forced people to choose between a legal but inadequate treat-
ment and an illegal but more effective one.” Conroy is optimistic the Supreme Court’s ruling will also guide another pending case in which medical marijuana patients have argued before a Federal Court judge that they should be allowed to continue growing their own pot at home, instead of buying only from new commercial producers authorized by Ottawa. In that case as well, Conroy and co-counsel Kirk Tousaw argued similar constitutional rights are in play – that medical marijuana users are deprived reasonable access if they can’t afford to buy from commercial producers and that they then risk jail if they grow it themselves or buy on the black market. That trial took place this spring and the judge has reserved decision. Conroy predicts Thursday’s ruling will also allow commercial producers to start offering cannabis edibles
and topicals, rather than just dried pot. The Supreme Court did not give the federal government time to pass new regulations and instead issued an immediate order that the old restriction was no longer in force. It’s not yet clear how Ottawa will respond, but it could regulate pot derivatives through a different mechanism. Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose told reporters marijuana is not an approved medicine and criticized the ruling for contributing to the normalization of marijuana use. “I’m outraged by the message that judges are sending that they think that they can approve a drug into a medicine without clear medical scientific evidence and without safety reviews,” Ambrose said. She cited 36 cases of people being hospitalized after becoming ill from ingesting marijuana edibles at Vancouver’s recent 4/20 pot celebration.
Petronas tentatively commits to northwest LNG plant By Jeff Nagel Black Press The Pacific Northwest LNG plant proposed near Prince Rupert now has preliminary investment approval from its proponents, prompting confidence from Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman that the massive project could be under construction by the end of this year. The consortium led by Malaysian firm Petronas confirmed it’s ready to proceed and the only conditions for a final investment decision are federal environmental review approval and B.C. government approval of the project development agreement. The Legislature is expected to be recalled this summer to pass the deal providing tax and royalty certainty clearing the way for an expected $11-billion investment. “It would only be derailed, I suppose, if there was something in the environmental assessment that makes the project impossible,” Coleman told reporters Friday. He said a construction start is possible late this year that would see the first LNG shipments moving by the end of 2019. The outlook for LNG prices has darkened recently but Coleman said Petronas and its Asian partners have long-term contracts to sell the first 12 million tonnes of LNG. “This product is basically sold. They have the commercial viability on this one.”
Another problem for the project is aboriginal acceptance. The Lax Kw’alaams First Nation recently voted down a $1 billion cash offer from Petronas. More project design work and research is underway to address aboriginal concerns about the potential impact on salmon habitat at Flora Bank near the project site, Coleman said. “I think I see a sight line where we can satisfy the community,” he said. “I think as we come through that you’ll see that the Lax Kw’alaams will come together with every other first nation that’s already endorsed the project in the area.” He described the opportunity as one of “generational change” for small first nations. The federal environmental review has been paused while more information on potential habitat risks was sought. A final decision is considered possible by fall.
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Help protect seniors from social media scams Online dating and Facebooking isn’t just for millennials or those busy, upwardly mobile, young professionals looking for a relationship. More and more seniors are logging on as a way to stay active and connected with family who may be spread out across the country. This is made easier by tech savvy grandchildren able to show them what social media platforms are and how to use them. However more diligence is necessary in helping seniors identify the pitfalls and potential scams that haunt social networking sites like Facebook. The problem can be compounded if the senior online is lonely when family isn’t close by. Recently, a 74 year old woman in Nanaimo, B.C., was robbed of $125,000 from a man she friended on Facebook. Like a typical Facebook scam, it started with a simple friendship request from someone she didn’t know. The relationship blossoms over several months and then the money requests start happening. In this case the man, who claimed he was living in Africa and working as an engineer, asked for money to help fix work related equipment. The lies thickened as the man was then reportedly involved in a car accident and needed money for mounting medical bills. He then slips into a coma and photo shopped pictures are sent to the victim from a friend of her ‘boyfriend’ who then continues to bilk her of money. The trusting nature was extended in this case even after the woman’s bank stopped releasing funds over concerns of fraudulent activity. The victim simply withdrew money from a different account and continued to give it away. She finally became suspicious after she was contacted by someone claiming to be from Interpol who was once again asking for money to investigate her ‘friend’ for fraud. The bottom line in this scenario is that seniors represent a vulnerable group in the online world. They tend to be trusting and polite and don’t want to believe someone could be scamming them. In fact, a study done by Northwestern University indicates we tend to be more trusting as we get older. While that can be a good thing for overall health, it has the potential for making seniors more susceptible to scams. If you have a senior in your family or circle of friends, help them by keeping them informed as much as possible about potential social media scams. Instill in your family a sense of oversight without being controlling or intrusive. Ask questions; make sure they know how to spot a scammer. Helping a senior be forewarned could aid them in protecting not only their sense of good will but their life savings. Danielle Primrose is president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Mainland B.C. 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.
Roundup, salt equally toxic to humans To the editor; I believe pesticides and herbicides should be allowed to be used in Kamloops and across B.C. I have been a forestry contractor for more than 30 years and have applied both pesticides, and herbicides for 10 or more years during that time. One frustrating thing in this whole debate is that most people don’t know the difference between a pesticide and a herbicide. Simply put, pesticides are used to control pests like mosquitoes, bees and mountain pine beetle. Herbicides are used to control vegetation weeds. Of course, some herbicides and pesticides are more dangerous than others. Part of the process in obtaining a pesticide-applicator licence is knowing and understanding toxicity levels of the product with which you are working. Toxicity levels represent the amount of a product that it would take that, if consumed by a human, could be fatal. The higher the toxicity level
number representing a product, the less harmful that product would be to human health; the lower the number, the greater the toxicity results. It’s been a few years since I’ve had an applicators licence and I don’t have a toxicity table in front of me. Even without the toxicity table, though, there are two products I recall being similar in toxicity levels, meaning it would take roughly the same amount of each product to be ingested by a human to be possibly fatal. Those two products are table salt and Roundup. In other words, a person would have to ingest roughly the same amount of Roundup as he or she would table salt before it would result in a fatality. If the general public understood more about these products, they may not be so afraid of their proper use. Gary Barber Kamloops, B.C.
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New actions to stop mussels this summer By Mary Polak Minister of Environment VICTORIA - Invasive zebra and quagga mussels have never been detected in British Columbia’s waters and, with the addition of our new strengthened mussel early detection and rapid response program announced earlier this year, we are stepping up co-ordinated efforts to keep the province invasive mussel free. Our strengthened invasive mussel defence program currently underway includes three mobile decontamination units, six trained auxiliary conservation officers, expanded monitoring for zebra and quagga mussels and increasing ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ education and outreach activities. Through the new program, teams are now on B.C. roads performing boat and boat trailer inspections and, as necessary, decontaminating boats entering B.C. The teams are also responding to boats identified as a concern by the Canadian Border Services Agency, as well as U.S. partner agencies. Mobile units have the flexibility to provide extended coverage near border crossings and throughout the province, especially on popular, high-traffic routes. When interacting with the public, the teams are educating citizens about the dangers of invasive aquatic species and how to prevent them from entering the province’s waterways. Additionally, we have increased other educational and outreach activities and twenty-four new highway signs featuring the ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ program have been installed at significant entry points into the province. Allowing us to develop and test this delivery
model this summer will help us in creating a sustainable, expanded mussel prevention program by building capacity, experience and additional partnerships. We will continue to develop these partnerships to reach our goal of expanding the program over the long term. Stopping the invasion of zebra and quagga mussels requires a concerted effort from jurisdictions and agencies near and far. B.C. is already working with partner agencies in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Nevada, as well as Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, to ensure information is immediately exchanged when mussel-infested boats are detected. Together with these other jurisdictions, we are co-ordinating training for our frontline staff, and are also co-ordinating the timing and locations of boat wash stations. We also support new federal legislation allowing Canadian Border Services Agency staff to check and detain mussel-infested boats at the southern border. Local governments are being encouraged to join the defence against zebra and quagga mussels by promoting education and awareness of the dangers of these invasive species. We applaud those local organizations already actively participating to keep these invasive species out of B.C. I strongly urge all recreational boaters to familiarize themselves with the ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ program so they can also do their part to keep B.C. invasive mussel free. Preventing invasive mussel species from entering our province is crucial to protecting our waterways. Our goal is to see B.C. remain free from invasive mussels.
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Support needed for Angila Wilson music video on Telus Storyhive To the editor; Last year Clearwater mother Angela Wilson was brutally murdered by her husband, leaving behind three young children. Needless to say this shook our tight-knit community to the roots. Randy Hedlund, a local singer songwriter joined up with other musicians from the community and wrote a song addressing domestic violence. We are going to produce a music video that will involve a significant segment of our community to try to come to terms with this tragic event as well as address the issue of domestic violence. We have applied to Telus Storyhive for funding of $10,000 with the possibility of receiving up to $30,000 to produce a documentary as well.
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MP McLeod announces funding to protect Species at Risk North Thompson Star/Journal Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo, this week announced $66,727 in funding from the Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) for Species at Risk for new environmental projects with the Fraser Basin Council. In the first project, the overall goal of this single-year Prevention Stream project is to update a Strategic Fisheries Overview, with current fisheries resource values for anadromous salmon, new information on threats to the habitat and suggestions for future restoration work.
Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo In the second project, its aim is to conduct foreshore inventory and mapping, used to quantify the level of disturbance, from a natural condition, that has occurred along shorelines and use the data to calculate the aquatic habitat index.
This will identify important habitat in need of protection. The location for both projects is the South Thompson and Thompson Rivers. The project targets are four anadromous Pacific salmon species including Chum Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chinook Salmon (threatened) and Sockeye Salmon (endangered). “With the identification of key habitat to protect and restore, this will enable waterfront property owners and industry sectors, to take conservation and stewardship measures in the future to mitigate their impact, and keep anadromous salmon off of the species at risk list,” concluded McLeod.
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Public input sought on the Great Bear Rainforest Proposal to reserve 70 per cent of old growth Rainforest Submitted VICTORIA - Public input on proposed land use objectives and the potential for new biodiversity, mining and tourism areas (BMTAs) and a conservancy in the Great Bear Rainforest is being sought until Aug. 10, 2015, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced June 10. The intent of the proposed Great Bear Rainforest land use order and potential BMTAs and conservancy is to meet the goals of reserving 70 per cent of historic oldgrowth forests (with minor exceptions), while maintaining a viable forest industry in the Great Bear Rainforest. The Great Bear Rainforest covers 6.4 million hectares on B.C.’s north and central coast. The proposed land use order addresses First Nations cultural heritage resources, freshwater ecosystems and habitats, landscape and stand level biodiversity and bear habitat. Up to eight new BMTAs that collectively cover 295,000 hectares of Crown land next to existing conservancies and other protected areas in the region are also being considered. The potential BMTAs being considered are Hanson, Sonora, King and Gil Islands, and the Kitsault, Kimsquit, Green and Braden areas. However, for King Island, the ministry is considering establishing a conservancy instead of a BMTA. Commercial forestry and hydro-electric generation linked to the power grid are prohibited in BMTAs. Areas designated as conservancies explicitly recognize the importance of the area to First Nations for social, ceremonial and cultural uses. In March 2009, the Province, First Nations, environmental groups and forest companies agreed to review
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The central coast of the Great Bear Rainforest. implementation of ecosystem-based management landuse objectives in the Great Bear Rainforest with the goal of “concurrently moving to high levels of ecological integrity and high levels of human well-being and if that is not possible, to make meaningful increments to both.” To date, forest companies in the area have been following the existing land use objectives that protect 50 per cent of old-growth forests. In January 2014, Joint Solutions Project (coalition of environmental groups and forest companies) jointly submitted 82 pages of recommendations for future management in the Great Bear Rainforest. The proposed land use objectives being released for public review and comment incorporate those recommendations and have had input from the Nanwakolas Council and Coastal First Nations. In addition to reviewing public and stakeholder input, consultation with 12 other First Nations that have traditional territory in the Great Bear Rainforest will need to occur before the proposed land use order and any BMTAs/conservancy are finalized.
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Copies of the proposed Great Bear Rainforest land use order, associated maps and maps of the potential BMTAs/conservancy and supporting data are available online at: https://www.for. gov.bc.ca/TASB/SLRP/GBR_ BMTA_LUOR.html Written comments can be sent via mail to: Great Bear Rainforest Land User Order/ BMTAs Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 142 - 2080 Labieux Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9 Or via fax to 250 751-7081 or via email to: Great.Bear. Rainforest@gov.bc.ca As a result of the 2006 Coast Land Use Decision, almost 2.1 million hectares of the 6.4-million-hectare Great Bear Rainforest are fully protected. This included the creation of 114 new conservancies and 21 new biodiversity, mining and tourism areas. Learn More: • Fact sheet on the Great Bear Rainforest: http://www.naturallywood. com/sites/default/files/Northand-Central-Coast-Regions. pdf • Proposed Great Bear Rainforest land use order and potential BMTAs/Conservancy: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ tasb/SLRP/legal-direction/
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District gives update on wastewater project Submitted by Colleen Hannigan, CAO, District of Barriere Barriere Wastewater Project - Update Collection System Repairs: Repairs on the sanitary on Station Road required LNB to remove the new watermain as it is within the excavation extents of the sanitary mainline. The watermain will be replaced and all required testing, etc. will be performed. LNB is currently working on pipe grade issues on Yard Road. They are hopeful that they can make up the grade within the first 30-40m to avoid excavating in front of the restaurant. Repairs on Airfield Road will begin once Station Road and Yard Road are complete. The required repair is approximately 40m south of Barkley Road to Grey Place. This should conclude the issues found within the roadways although the Airfield Road ROW is still subject to video inspection as water infiltration in an upstream manhole has put a hold on this section. Kemp Concrete, who provided the manholes, is working on a solution for the infiltration issue. A valve was paved over on Salle Road near Barriere Town Road. This requires LNB to perform a repair in this location just prior to the second mobilization for paving. TRUE is currently reviewing the final videos submitted by LNB. As of this time the videos that have been reviewed have been acceptable, however, there are still a number a videos to be reviewed. As mentioned, the Airfield Road ROW still requires video inspection. Once the video inspections are able to be completed they may present issues that will require attention. These potential repairs will be taken care of once paving is complete. Upcoming and currently excavated repair areas will be video inspected as soon as possible. All repaired sections have been airtested and passed. A leak was detected on the east end of Carl-
strom – a video inspection was performed on all the inspection chambers, no issues where found. LNB is planning on testing the pipe in 4m increments to locate the leak within the mainline. Once located there will be a quick repair followed by air testing then road prep. Upcoming and currently excavated repair areas will be air tested as soon as possible. The first mobilization of paving is complete. There are a few deficiencies that will be addressed (bird baths). The second mobilization is tentatively planned for mid to end of June. This depends on LNB’s progress on repairs. Approval was given to expand the paving at the highway intersection at Borthwick to include repair of the large potholes at the edge of the highway. The additional cost is $10,500. There was a bit of sinking beyond the pavement at the drywell on Dixon Creek Road. LNB has made an attempt to resolve this and it will be monitored for approval. The recent rain has indicated a drainage issue on Barkley just west of Barriere Auto. This will have to be reviewed by TRUE and a solution provided. Wastewater Plant Update: The design builder of the new Solar Aquatics wastewater plant on Barriere Town Road presented to council (at the June 8, 4:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting) an updated construction schedule. Due to a number of setbacks with external contractors, the erection of the unique, one-of-a-kind greenhouse and the arrival of
the seacan containing the genset and biomass boiler system are both substantially behind schedule. After fielding a number of questions around the delays, he reassured everyone that the project would be completed without going over budget for the District. Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS): A letter of intent has been received from LNTCFS for the “Splash in the Past into the Future – Canada 150 Legacy Project” application reconfirming their intent to provide up to $150,000 towards the construction of the splash pad in Barriere. Emergency Planning: Ms. Buchanan and I attended a two-day workshop hosted by EMBC on the preparation of Emergency Plans. Staff will be working closely with our Regional Emergency Program Coordinator from TNRD on reviewing our current Emergency Measures Bylaw and drafting a new Barriere Emergency Plan. Ms. Johnson will be attending an EOC Level 3 Finance and I will be taking the EOC Level 3 Planning near the end of June. Barriere to McBride Mountain Bike Recreation and Tourism Initiative: A meeting took place on Tuesday, June 9 at the Ridge to discuss this initiative which was open to the public. Geopark Initiative Update: Geopark Steering Committee members are in the process of reviewing the final version of the feasibility study for the proposed Geopark in the North Thompson and Robson Valleys. The following link is to the Canadian
Geoparks Network (http://www.canadiangeoparks.org/aspiringgeoparks.html) for those interested in learning more about Canadian geoparks. Quite a few aspiring Geoparks have hit the radar in the past year, as you can see from the list here (http://www. canadiangeoparks.org/ aspiring-geoparks.html). The next step will be to decide whether or not, as a valley, we wish to pursue designation and move to the next stage. It has been suggested that it is time for a discussion with the various local governments involved regarding the results of this study. Cemetery Driveway: The cemetery driveway project is complete with the creation of groundlevel concrete curbing that separates the gravel driveway from the adjacent grassed area. Banner: The vinyl banner has been removed from the south end of Barriere Town Road. The vinyl, even with cut outs, did not fare as well as the mesh, although the colors were definitely brighter. It was also very noisy in heavier winds. A full refund is being provided by the company and discussion around what could be done to replace it should commence. There has been some suggestion that a permanent solid gateway should be considered. Barriere Business Walk: The first Business Walk is happened on Thursday, June 11. It is intended to support small businesses, and is a partnership between the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training (JTST), the District of Barriere, and the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce.
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A crane was on site first thing Monday morning to erect the framework for the greenhouse at the Solar Aquatics Wastewater Plant on Barriere Town Road. Due to a number of setbacks with external contractors, the erection of the greenhouse and the arrival of the seacan containing the genset and biomass boiler system have both been substantially behind schedule. However, the District of Barriere report they have been reassured the project will not be over budget. WANTED: News, photos, event information, and letters for your community newspaper – The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL email: news@starjournal .net • call 250-672-5611
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B.C. Regional Economic Development Manager Myles Bruns (l), and District of Barriere Mayor Virginia Smith meet with Barriere business owner Jarek Kotlewski in his Station House Restaurant as part of the Barriere Business Walk last Thursday.
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Business Walk a positive experience for Barriere’s business owners and managers North Thompson Star/Journal A partnership between the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, The District of Barriere, and the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce produced Barriere’s first Business Walk for area businesses on June 11. Volunteer walkers, comprised of teams of business, civic leaders, and business support service providers walked from business to business downtown for approximately three hours, with some driving to home-based businesses and those in the industrial areas. In all, some 60 establishments were surveyed. The walkers asked six questions of managers and business owners about the status of the individual business and the
local environment in which those businesses operate; the survey was structured to be brief and conversational. Information taken from the survey will help the partners gather detailed information on issues or opportunities, and businesses who require assistance are now on a list for follow up visits to provide one on one support.
(Top) Monte Carlo Motel owner Peter Blanke chats with a representative from the Business Development Bank durwith ing the walk. (Above) Stopping at Estylo Hair MICHELLE to chat with owner LEINS Lynn Rhodes-Ortega and customer Kyra Blackburn. Are you a mosquito-attractor? You are if you have type O blood or if you’re a beer drinker.
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If you fit into these categories, you will be more attractive to bees. Repellants containing “DEET” are still the best mosquito repellants. And by the way, eating lots of garlic and taking extra vitamin B supplements won’t help. Many people want to get rid of excess belly fat. We know that kind of fat is bad for our health. One of the first things to look at when considering this problem is your alcohol intake. Alcohol seems to cause belly fat more than other foods because the liver is working hard to metabolize the alcohol and has less energy to burn off the fat which can result in weight gain. We often hear about the high cost of medications here and around the world. Perhaps the world’s most expensive drug is eculizumab which would cost $500,000 per year to use. It is used to treat a very rare blood disorder called atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. Sort of adds perspective to drug costs. Here is a list of birth control methods and their relative rates of effectiveness: Implants, IUDs, vasectomy and tubal ligation - 99 per cent; the birth control pill shot (every three months) - 97 per cent; the pill, patch and vaginal ring 92-95 per cent; condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap and birth control sponge 84-89 per cent. In contrast, if no birth control is practiced, the efficacy is 15 per cent. If you need more information about the various birth control methods, talk to our pharmacy staff. We are knowledgeable and approachable.
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The province will require industry to pay for a new organization to quickly deploy trained and equipped responders to deal with a spill of oil or any other hazardous substance on land. New legislation will come next spring and the new Preparedness and Response Organization (PRO) is to be in place by 2017 to counter a variety of land-based spills, including train derailments, tanker truck crashes and pipeline failures that release petroleum or other chemicals. Environment Minister Mary Polak predicted it will significantly improve B.C.’s readiness to coordinate and, if necessary, lead the response to a spill on land without delays to determine who is responsible. Companies will have to join the new response organization if the risk they pose – based on the volume and toxicity of the cargo they ship – exceeds a certain risk threshold that is yet to be determined. The spiller will remain responsible for response and cleanup costs, but if its efforts are failing the province would be able to call the PRO in to take over. Polak likened the
2016 - 2018 Permissive Tax Exemptions Applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations and churches for permissive tax exemptions for 2016 - 2018. Organizations that own and occupy their property and meet the requirements under the Community Charter may qualify for a tax exemption. Please submit a request in writing to the District of Barriere at PO Box 219, Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0, outlining the reasons why your organization would like to be included in the Bylaw. You must indicate the community service that your organization provides, submit a current financial statement and a list of the organization’s Board of Directors. Your request in writing must be received in the District office by August 14, 2015. For further information contact the District of Barriere office at 250-672-9751 or Nora Johnson, Finance Officer at njohnson@barriere.ca or Colleen Hannigan, CAO at channigan@barriere.ca
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An oiled duck is handled by responders following the spill of bunker fuel oil from a freighter off Vancouver in April. new agency’s role to that of the Western Canada Marine Response Corp., the non-profit industryfunded group that responds to marine spills. “That’s the kind of idea that we are looking at so you have one body that can be contacted, can be immediately put into place, taking action even before we’ve identified who’s responsible for a spill,” she said. Polak said the aim is to fill gaps in readiness, not to duplicate existing industry efforts. While the federal government has jurisdiction over problems along a pipeline rightof-way, Polak said a spill could cause environmental damage over a wider area. “If one imagines the damage that a pipeline spill could potentially do, much of that would then be potentially our responsibility outside of that pipeline right of way.” First Nations and other local communities are expected to play significant roles in the new system. The B.C. SPCA is also involved in the planning work to
ensure international best practices in caring for oiled animals, said chief scientific officer Dr. Sara Dubois. The federal government has jurisdiction over spills at sea. But the province says the new landbased spill response system will also be ready to pitch in on a marine spill by helping coordinate the response and quickly minimizing shoreline impacts, if necessary. Polak said a lack of good coordination between agencies was one of the problems that arose in the Marathassa fuel oil spill in English Bay in April, and reiterated the need for Ottawa to bolster marine response preparedness. “What we have now is outdated,” she said. “The province is not prepared for a major spill.” Premier Christy Clark had previously said if Ottawa can’t do better on marine response it should relinquish authority to B.C. World-leading spill response capabilities on land and at sea are among the province’s preconditions for agreeing to new heavy oil pipelines.
NOTICE The District of Barriere 2014 Annual Report is now available for public inspection at the District of Barriere office located at 4936 Barriere Town Road between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday or online at www.barriere.ca. At the June 22, 2015 Regular Council Meeting, Council will consider the Annual Report as well as any comments or questions from the public regarding the report. Colleen Hannigan, CAO - District of Barriere
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Harley Wright retires after serving 41 years with Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd By Kathy Cooper On May 31, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. (GSFP) hosted a Safety Golf and Dinner at the Chinook Cove Golf Course. Greg Smith commended the crew for their continued success in performing in a safe and healthy manner. He noted the evolution of safety guards and stairways along with diligent dust control and Worksafe compliance have contributed to a safe environment. After an enjoy-
able golf game, some amusing prizes and a delicious dinner it was time to celebrate the retirement of Harley Wright. Harley has put in an extra-ordinary 41 years of service. He was recognized for his steadfast enthusiasm, his reliability and his conscientious work ethic. Harley was also merited by WCB and GSFP for his outstanding commitment to the workplace health and safety. and for serving 37 years as Safety Chairman of the
GSFP Safety Committee. Many of the crew, truckers and retirees along with their spouses were present to congratulate Harley and cheer him on to his next stage in life. Over the past few years, since Harley had forewarned GSFP of his upcoming retirement, he has been conducting some rather extensive training throughout the yard, scales and log yard to ensure a smooth transition upon his leaving. Harley oversaw the demolition and
tear down of some old structures on the site, and was instrumental in ensuring an environmentally safe and clean removal of the old fuel tanks. His landscaping skills are evident from recycling the mills old original Headrig carriage to the entrance sign to a new berm along the highway. Harley has truly been indispensable to the company and will be missed. Gilbert Smith Forest products wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
(L-r) Harley Wright pictured with general manager Greg Smith after receiving a certificate of merit from WCB for his outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety.
After an “extra-ordinary” 41 years of service to Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd in Barriere, Harley Wright officially retired last month. He was toasted for all his years of service during the company’s Safety Golf and Dinner at Chinook Cove Golf May 31.
Harley pictured with some of the GSFP crew and retirees. (L-r) Retired owner/manager Ted Smith, Harley Wright, Willy Matthew, Len Van Nieuwkerk, retirees Bob Stirling and Ken Edwards.
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4-H Canada unveils newly updated clover logo North Thompson Star/Journal OTTAWA – On June 11, 2015, 4-H Canada unveiled a bold new look with an updated clover logo that will help drive the iconic youth development organization into its next century of shaping lives and building leaders. The new clover, which sports a maple leaf at its centre, is the storied organization’s first logo update in more than 50 years.
The launch took place at 4-H Canada’s Annual General Meeting in Fredericton, N.B., and brought together youth members, provincial 4-H representatives, sponsoring companies, and the national Board of Directors— both at the event and via live YouTube streaming video. “Today we honour our proud past and create a bright future together,” said Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer of 4-H
Canada. “Agriculture has changed dramatically since 1913, and so has 4-H. The very pillars of the 4-H program—hands-on learning, youth leadership development, enrichment of rural communities—will now help youth meet the unique challenges and opportunities they face in our changing rural communities and in an employment sector focused on innovation and technology. 4-H has an-
swered the call of a changing world and agriculture sector.” Benner said the change reflects a progressive new era for the 102-year-old organization, with recently implemented programming that reflects the changing world and a growing, dynamic agricultural industry. In addition to more traditional livestock-based projects, 4-H offers members opportunities to develop
their skills in emerging areas such as science, technology, engineering and more, with 8 per cent of all current projects having a science focus, such as rocketry and auto mechanics. Building globally minded citizens is at the forefront as 4-H Canada prepares to host the Global 4-H Summit in Ottawa in 2017. To learn more about 4-H Canada, please visit www.4h-canada.ca.
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Coastal access for Canadian oil means an increase of at least $5 per barrel. By getting full value for our oil, everyone will benefit. Workers will gain from the $5.4 billion project. Oil producers will earn more revenue for their product. And Government will collect more tax revenue from oil producers to spend on programs such as health care, education and other services that benefit all British Columbians. Plus, we can invest in new training programs and create new jobs for our youth.
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Leslie Stirling was treated to a birthday surprise at each of nine holes during Ladies Night Golf at Chinook Cove on June 9.
The elephant in the room By Leslie Stirling Nobody ever talks about the elephant in the room. So let’s talk about June 9, which was a Tuesday this year. June 9 is a very important day in history. It is my birthday. I awoke that day feeling a little depressed. It was my birthday. I was alone. Hubby Bob was in the hospital. If I hadn’t been so busy it might have actually developed into a real ‘pity party’. I whipped into Kamloops early to visit Bob and had lunch with him in the hospital. Well, he had lunch, and I had a birthday muffin that his ward partner gave me. Rushing back from Kamloops I pulled into the Chinook Cove parking lot with only minutes to spare. Deb Rainer loaded my clubs onto the golf cart and we headed down to the #1 tee box. There on the tee box sat the first of nine gifts (one on each tee). Yes, it was the lovely elephant golf visor. We continued on
for nine holes and I received a leis, a horn that worked really well at startling Joan Streadwick when I snuck up behind her, a wine glass with a tiny bottle of Baileys that I toasted myself with when I got home, lady bug golf balls that Audrey Rilcoe would die for, and many more all with clever sayings or jokes attached. Trudy Forsythe, the grand schemer must have known how partial I am to fancy little boxes because that was what many of the gifts came in. Deb Rainer gave me a gift on behalf of the Ladies and Trudy presented me with a birthday booklet signed by all the ladies and full of outrageous pictures of me in younger times. Supper was finished off with a delicious birthday cake thanks to Trudy. Susan Mitchell then made a presentation to Deb Rainer and I on behalf of Chinook Cove Golf for our years of dedication to Ladies Night. This is our twelfth year. We don’t do it for the
thanks. We do it because it is such a great group of ladies and we have such a good time. And now...an abbreviated report on the actual golfing. Flight winners were Flight 1 low gross Carol Hindle and low net Christine LeCerf, Flight 2 low gross Joan Streadwick and low net Linda Ransome, Flight 3 low gross Myrna Dundas. Putt winners were Val Williams (low) and Val Aylward (high). Carol Hindle won the deuce pot and Trudy Forsythe won the birdie pot. Those winning hole prizes were Betty Foote, Irene Beeton (2), Tanya Desjarlais (2), Trudy Forsythe, Sarah Watts, Sharon Spooner, Marla Muldoon, Emma Allen, Susan Mitchell, Linda Ransome (2), Michelle Funk, Myrna Dundas, Betty Baillie, Evelyn Lucas, Darlene Nickull, Carol Hindle and Marie Hakes. Although I didn’t put my name on any of the golf prizes I was the big winner of the night. Thank you ladies for making my day so special.
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Don’t forget this weekend is the North Thompson Fish and Game Society’s 6th Annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 21. Father’s Day is a free fishing day in B.C., with Derby rules saying, “Any lake – legal sports fish.” Organizers say their are “...prizes galore, with a special grand prize for hidden weight”. Final weigh-in takes place at 4 p.m. at the Barriere Bandshell in Fadear Park on Barriere Town Road across from the IDA Mall. Registration closes at 10 a.m., June 21. For more information or to register call Kathy Campbell at 250-672-5890. Mel Schmidt and his winning largest non-rainbow at the 2014 Father’s Day Fishing Derby. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Choosing a lifejacket for kids Ian Gilson The Canadian Safe Boating Council Part of the allure of recreational boating is that it can be enjoyed by young and old alike; so much so that many families often introduce their children to this activity as infants or toddlers. However, with the inability of youngsters to fend for themselves should the unexpected occur; it’s imperative that they wear a lifejacket to protect them against drowning. You may feel that, by cradling your child in your arms as the boat scoots along, they are safe but a sudden collision or capsizing of the boat could easily jar the child from your arms and be tossed into the water. There are lifejackets on the market today that are specifically designed for infants as small as 4 kilograms (9 lbs). You want to protect your children as much as possible but choosing the right lifejacket for them can sometimes be a daunting task. The first thing to keep in mind is, while you might normally purchase over-sized clothing for your children that they will grow into, using that same philosophy for choosing a lifejacket can result in tragedy. Unlike adult lifejackets, those made for children are sized based on weight range rather than being marked as small, medium or large. Make sure to look for the weight range that a particular child’s life jacket is designed for. Other things to consider include ensuring that the lifejacket fits snugly but comfortably, doesn’t ride up on their body when sitting down and that it doesn’t chafe under their arms. There should also be a crotch strap that will keep the lifejacket from coming off over their head when they jump in the water. A padded head support with a grab strap is an added plus that will ensure their head is supported in the water and enable your child to be kept from floating away. Possibly, though, one of the most important considerations in the selection of a lifejacket is that they are of a colour or pattern that they like. That way they will be more prone to wearing it. As your children grow and wish to take a more active part in fishing, paddling, sailing or other
water sport activities, it’s beneficial to select a lifejacket that is designed with those activities in mind. For example, waterskiing, wakeboarding or personal watercraft-designed jackets are constructed with extra padding and belts in front to protect the wearer against injury from impacting the water at higher speeds. Similarly, lifejackets designed for paddling have deeper arm holes to provide maximum mobility throughout the paddle stroke. Those designed for fishing or hunting often have extra pockets for gear and may have a camouflage pattern. Inflatable lifejackets are a very popular choice among boaters but are only legal for wear by those 16 years of age or over who are not involved in an activity wear they could be knocked unconscious such as skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, personal watercraft riding or white water kayaking. Further, they have to be worn at all times to be considered legal. No matter what type of lifejacket you choose, the label must carry Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard approval to be legal for use. Keep in mind, too, that brighter coloured lifejackets are more easily spotted from a distance, in low light conditions or in fog. It’s a good idea before the start of each boating season to check the lifejacket used the previous year for fit and/or wear. (Worn lifejackets with split seams, rips or those with zippers or clasps that are broken should be discarded.). To be sure they will work properly when required, testing them on an annual basis is highly recommended. It’s as easy as having them put on their lifejacket, wade into chest high water and lifting their feet. If they remain afloat, it works! So when you’re looking for the ideal lifejacket for your child or children, take these things into account. While it might cost you a bit more, going to a shop that has trained sales staff will help to ensure that your child gets exactly what he or she needs and wants for a fun season on the water. While child lifejackets are extremely important, they are no substitute for close and continuous adult supervision in and around the water.
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2014-2015 Barriere Secondary Athletic Award winners North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere Secondary School (BSS) athletic director, Ms. Ashley Shannik, organized the school’s recent Athletic Awards evening, held in the gymnasium on June 11. “It started with a potluck dinner with dishes supplied by the families and staff attending, continued with presentations and stories from the coaches and presenters, and ended with an amazing power point show of sports photos,” commented BSS secretary Kris Luison, “It was enjoyed by all!” Here is the list of Award recipients: • MVP Boys Soccer Keaton Noble / Brandon Proppe • Improved Boys Soccer Tyler Ewert • UnSung Hero Boys Soccer Nick McInnes • MVP Jr. G Vball Sammy Williams • Improved Jr. G Vball Kamryn Cousins • UnSung Hero Jr. G Vball Taylynn Eustache • MVP Sr. G Vball Ariel Fennell • Improved Sr. G Vball Randy Nelson • UnSung Hero Sr. G Vball Talyse Lyons • MVP Jr. G Bball Jordan Bauer • Improved Jr. G Bball Taylynn Eustache • UnSung Hero Jr. G Bball Leanna Mitchell • MVP Sr. G bball Hannah Feller • Improved Sr. G bball Ariel Fennell / Vanessa Balatti • UnSung Hero Sr. G bball Breann Fischer • MVP Jr. B Bball Tristan Holt / Dustin Pawloff • Improved Jr. B Bball Andre Parent • UnSung Hero Jr. B Bball Tyler Schilling • MVP Sr. B Bball Jordan LeFeuvre • Improved Sr. B Bball Kurt Allen • UnSung Hero Sr. B Bball Brandon Proppe • MVP Girls Soccer Taylynn Eustache • Improved Girls Soccer Brooke Hartman • UnSung Hero Girls Soccer Ivanna Villeneuve • Improved Boys Rugby Tyler Ewert • UnSung Hero Boys Rugby Jordan LeFeuvre • Top Golfer Jacob Peterson • 5 Years Athletic Contribution Talyse Lyons (Volleyball/ Basketball), Jordan LeFeuvre (Basketball), Kurt Allen (Soccer) • Outstanding Athletic Service Ally Dunn, Hannah Feller, Lee Dionne, Lauren Ficke • Top Grade 8 Male Academic Athlete Lane Robinson • Top Grade 8 Female Academic Athlete Taylynn Eustache / Kamryn Cousins
• Top Junior Male Academic Athlete Tyler Schilling • Top Junior Female Academic Athlete Kiera Eustache • Top Sr. Female Academic Athlete Jillian McInnes • Top Sr. Male Academic Athlete Cody Allen / Jacob Peterson • Outstanding Grade 8 Male Athlete: no recipient this year • Outstanding Grade 8 Female Athlete Taylynn Eustache
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Above: (L-r) Kurt Allen, Jordan LeFeuvre and Talyse Lyons with their Five Years Sports Awards
Above: (L-r) Ariel Fennell, Vanessa Balatti, Breann Fischer and Hannah Feller received the Senior Girls Basketball Award.
Coach Gabe Francis (left), and Coach and BSS Principal Ken Rife (right) pose with BSS members of the successful rugby team. The Danny Proulx Athletic Memorial Award being presented to Jordan LeFeuvre by Deb Ross. • Outstanding Jr. Female Athlete Ivanna Villenuve • Outstanding Jr. Male Athlete Tristan Holt • Outstanding Sr. Female Athlete Ariel Fennell • Outstanding Sr. Male Athlete Jordan LeFeuvre • Glen Andrews Award Talyse Lyons • Danny Proulx Athletic Memorial award Jordan LeFeuvre • Okanagan Champion Track and Field Jordan Bauer (RaceWalk)
Exercise equipment built for two Kamloops North Thompson MLA Terry Lake and his lovely wife Lisa were spotted enjoying the exercise equipment in Barriere’s Fadear Park last Friday while they had a few minutes from Terry’s busy schedule. The couple tried out all of the exercise items, with the final concensus being they “want one of these” because they can “exercise together”. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
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Making friends on the trail Barriere resident Donna Lougheed scooters almost daily around Fadear Park. Local canines who are walked by their owners in the morning recognise Lougheed as a friend, greeting her with enthusiasm and earning a treat in return. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert
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John E n ma n This week I talked with a fellow that grumbled about how his wife complains about waiting for him when he wants to stop to take pictures. I suggested that he find a way to get his wife involved in his hobby. After he left I remembered the following article I wrote back in August of 2011. For those who may have missed it, I thought I’d post it again. I received a most encouraging email from a reader: “In talking to you I noted that you and your wife both are into photography, so I proposed giving my wife a DSLR and get her into shooting her own pictures. She was a little hesitant to the idea saying she did not have the “artist’s eye”. However, I printed out your blogs on ‘What Makes a Good Photograph’. After reading it she commented that “each person has their own take on what makes a good picture”, and the short of it is, she is willing to take up photography with me”. Personally, I think much of my enjoyment of photography would be missing if my
wife, Linda, was not also a photographer, and it is great that we both enjoy this exciting medium and can share the experience of making photographs. My advice to any photographers that are interested in getting their spouse involved in photography is as follows. Match the equipment. I mean with regard to cameras, both DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras should operate in much the same way. The models can be a few years apart, but should be the same brand and the controls should operate similarly, and if two of the latest models are affordable, so much the better. Don’t be cheap with lenses for your spouse. If it isn’t good enough for you, it isn’t good enough for the most important person in your life. Just as you would select a lens for the subject and the way you like to shoot, your spouse should select lenses for his or her preferences. I know your mother told you to share, but my recommendation is don’t share. That just
leaves someone behind. If you both like long telephoto lenses, get two. I can remember the exact moment I thought about the concept of equality. I was in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming waiting for the Old Faithful geyser to erupt. While I waited I noticed a man and woman with their tripods setting up closer than me. I could see that he had a large, professional looking camera and she had a tiny, almost toy like camera. I knew that his photographs would be good and hers not so good. It didn’t matter if she was the better photographer or had the better eye, his pictures would be better, and I wondered why would she even try. Shop for accessories together. Each photographer has his or her preferences and should make equipment choices for the subjects they like to shoot. Education is always a good idea. Attend a photography class or workshop. Search for them on line or check local camera shops. Take turns going to photography classes or take part in the same workshop. One of my wife’s and my most memorable vacations was when we both attended a week long wilderness photogra-
phy workshop on Mt. Rainier. In my opinion we may have got more out of that class than the other participants because we were able to share information and experiences. Gently critique each other’s photography. Don’t just store pictures away on the computer. Sit in front to the computer display together and decide which photographs work and which don’t, delete all the failures, and make a combined presentation of all the successful images to show your friends and family. One photographer in the family is cool, but two photographers, in my opinion, are much better. If you want your partner to have the same excitement about photography as you do, don’t be stingy with the compliments. And if your spouse is fortunate enough to make a better picture of that waterfall or running deer than you, be sure to tell them. These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at www. e n m a n s c a m e ra . c o m or emcam@telus.net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.
Mountain Parks Guide offers two photo contests North Thompson Star/Journal The newest edition of the 2015 Experience the Mountain Parks guide is hot off the press. The newest guide has been delivered to numerous tourist outlets where the public will be able to pick up free hard copies, or you can also access the handy digital edition at any time. This 2015 parks guide is full of fun and practical articles. Find out about a new hot springs tour, ideas for a girls getaway, info on stand up paddleboarding, and much more. There are 19 pages of maps (including a full Icefields Parkway map), and for those who carry a camera there is a new Honeymoon photo contest, as well as the popular annual Photo Contest. The New Honeymoon Contest gives you and your spouse an opportunity to win a second honeymoon! Submit a photo of you and your spouse in the Canadian Mountain Parks to be included in a random draw. The winning couple will receive a trip on The Canadian between Jasper/ Edmonton to Vancouver, accommodation at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and return in a cabin for two. There has already been a good response to the Honeymoon Contest, and contest organizers say they are looking forward to awarding the prize to a lucky couple. This contest closes Sept. 15, 2015. 2015 Photo Contest: This popular annual photo contest is back for another year, offering a new lineup of great prizes. • $1,500 gift certificate courtesy of The Camera Store in Calgary • Dream getaway to Waterton Lakes National Park • Two adult ultimate explorer packages with a total retail value of $300 (Brewster Canada) • Two night getaway to Kananaskis Country • Certificates toward white water rafting experience Be sure to vote for your favourite entry - the photographer of the photo with the most reader votes will win the two night getaway to Kananaskis Country. Deadline for the annual photo contest is March 1, 2016 - about a month earlier than the deadlines of previous years. To find out more about these photo contests pick up your Mountain Parks Guide at a tourism outlet or go to: http://www.experiencemountainparks.com and then click on contests.
KIds Summer Reading Club ready to start at Barriere Library Submitted The Barriere Library invites kids of all ages to join the 2015 BC Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is Build It! Registration is free and starts at the library on June 23. Kids receive a special reading record to keep track of their reading. If they read for at least 15 minutes per day throughout the program they’ll be awarded a special Summer Reading Club medal. Summer Reading Club motivates kids to read (or be read to)
regularly, so it helps to maintain or improve reading skills while school is out. It makes reading fun by inviting kids to read what they want. The expert staff at Barriere Library can help kids find just what they like, whether it’s a print book, audiobook, e-book, or magazine. For more information, and to learn about other free library programs, contests and activities for kids, call the Barriere Library at 250-672-5811 or visit the library located at 4511 Barriere Town Road. The program runs from July 2 until Aug. 24.
Adults can play bingo with summer reading at TNRD libraries Submitted The TNRD Library System is inviting adult readers to play a game of Bingo! — complete with prizes — as part of this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club. This summer’s club will feature five grandprize winners, who will each take home a $50
Chapters gift card. There will also be additional prizes for anyone who completes a full “blackout” of their bingo card by the end of summer. Readers interested in participating in the Adult Summer Reading Club must be registered, which can be done online or inperson at their local
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Career Opportunities LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Ltd., Golden, BC. Operations Planner JOB PURPOSE: To work with LP’s Forest Resources Division team to annually plan and develop 265,000 m3 of timber. To prescribe and use forestry practices that meets legislated and LP Corporate requirements. Refer to LPCorp.com for further details. If you have questions please call Mr. Tim Arnett at 250-344-8856
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Garden & Lawn Whitney’s Open Garden 216 Poplar Rd. McLure, BC 250-672-9982 Cash or Cheques Sorry No Debit or Credit Cards Open Dates: June 20 & 21 Open 10am - 4pm As usual we have a great selection of Dahlia Tubers. We have 155 kinds of Hostas potted up - of these, 17 kinds are new ones. We also have Peonies, Ferns, Tall German Bearded Iris, Hardy Cactus and other perennials. Phil has a great selection of Water Lilies on sale for $25/each. Plus a good selection of pond plants.
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Clearwater Mostly Tools Garage Sale Saturday, June 20 #26 1238 Ford Road (Pine Grove Trailer Park) 10 am - 4 pm No Early Birds Please Clearwater Yard Sale June 27 317 Archibald Road Entertainment Center plus a lot more goodies
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Real Estate For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 222 Dutch Lk Rd, 4 bdrm (2 up/2 down), full suite downstairs, $135,000; 225 Murtle Cres, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 10 yrs old, $249,000; 414 Buck Rd, 2 bdrm MH on own lot, $66,000; Vavenby Peavine Rd, 3 bdrm up, 1 bdrm suite down, on 4 single lots, new renos, $185,000. Ph. 250-674-3668 mornings 9 am - noon, eve 5:30 pm - 9 pm Vavenby: 6.2 acres, partially fenced on Hoirup Rd, 940 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 1 bath mobile w/new addition & roofs, new bath & kitchen cabinets. Wood heat, 20x24 shop w/200 amp service, huge gardens, 3/4 surround deck. Lots of extras. $135,000. By appt only. 250-676-0090
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Green thumb in the sun Area resident Barb McManus recently put some time in looking after the flower beds in Fader Park. McManus is one of several dedicated volunteers doing this kind of work around the community in readiness for the Communities in Bloom judges who will be visiting in July.
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Have you dropped a loonie in the Barriere Food Bank Can?
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Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans
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Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) Bible perspectives Sunday 7am on 93.1 Radio 10:30am - Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 250-672-0111 www.clabarriere.org
THE OPEN DOOR 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. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
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HIV Then and Now – We’ve come a long way Submitted Interior Health has launched a new campaign to show how advances in HIV treatment and care have improved the lives of those living with the disease. The campaign aims to break down stereotypes that prevent people from being tested and accessing life-saving treatment. The “HIV Then & Now” campaign builds on the momentum of Interior Health’s innovative “My Health is Sexy” campaign which was launched in December 2014. The “HIV Then and Now” campaign tells the stories of people who are living with HIV today. It puts faces to a disease that just 20 years ago, in the absence of effective treatment, often progressed to AIDS and equalled a death sentence. Today, people receiving treatment for HIV can expect to live long, healthy lives free of symptoms. “For us to achieve an AIDS-free generation within our lifetime we need to address the stigma and fear related to HIV, says Dr. Trevor Corneil, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “Stigma stops people from being tested and starting treatment. This campaign shows how extraordinary advances in treatment have transformed HIV into a manageable disease that no longer needs to be feared.” The campaign shares the stories of two B.C. men. Dale from Kamloops who was diagnosed with HIV in 2004 and Michael from Vancouver who was diagnosed in 2007. “My life fell apart when I was first diagnosed with HIV. I refused treatment and gave up on my life because I thought I was already dead but I was wrong,” says Dale. “Once I started treatment, everything changed. I’m healthier than I’ve ever been. I own a home and a business and have been reunited with my family. Just three pills a day are all it’s taken to transform my life.” “I was stunned, shocked, and traumatized
when I was told I had HIV. I was scared that I would be constantly sick, either from HIV or from the medications I would have to take to suppress the virus,” says Michael. “Instead of being a death sentence, my HIV status has helped me turn my life around. And treatment has been easier than I ever imagined. I take one pill a day and have no side effects.” Interior Health’s “HIV Then & Now” campaign is part of the innovative Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV/ AIDS) program, which aims to increase HIV testing rates, reduce HIV transmission and improve the health outcomes of those living with HIV. In British Columbia, it is estimated that approximately 3,500 people are living with HIV and are unaware of their status. The only way to know for sure if someone has HIV and to engage that person in treatment is through a test. Early diagnosis of HIV supports optimal health outcomes for infected individuals and reduces the likelihood of transmission to others. Since Interior Health launched the program in 2012, testing in the region has increased by 32 per cent. For more information: • Then and Now campaign: http://myhealthissexy.com/then-and-now.php • My Health is Sexy Campaign: http://www. myhealthissexy.com • STOP HIV/AIDS: http://stophivaids.ca/
Part 4: What to do if you suspect a child you know is being abused? Column courtesy of the Anti Violence Advocates Society in Barriere The role of the outsider is more important than ever when it comes to cases of child abuse. This is because children may be too young to be able to find help for themselves, or may be too frightened. So, being on the lookout for signs of child abuse can save lives. If you suspect that a child you know is being abused in any way, there are several things that you can do. If the child is old enough and you have a good relationship with him or her, you can make time to talk to them and let themr know
Anti Violence Advocates Society that you are always there to listen. However, if it is apparent that abuse is taking place, it is best to contact the professionals who can handle the case safely for all concerned. You can, of course, make
sure that the child knows that she can find a place of safety with you while things are resolved. For help and advice, you can turn to your doctor, social worker, domestic violence or childline helplines and websites or, if the danger is immediate, call emergency services. Your anonymity will be protected if you wish, in most cases there is no need to give your name. If you have been living in an abusive relationship, you may feel confused and afraid and not know where to turn or what
to do. You may have mixed feelings of love and anger; wanting the abuse to end, but not wanting the relationship to be over. If you are in immediate danger call 911. For help contact Interior Health Crisis Line 1-888-353-2273 AVA Society is collecting cell phones and their chargers to be used by families planning to leave an abusive situation. Drop off your old phones at Armour Mountain Office Services. Thank you to Media Esteem. Kevin has agreed to clear the phones to factory settings.
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Ladies Auxiliary members to Branch 242 of the Royal Canadian Legion joined together recently to mark their 60th anniversary of service to the community of Barriere. Pictured: (l-r) Eleanor Anderson, Pam Casselman, Lisa Quiding, Carol Clark, Eileen Miers, Anne Genier, Denise Howe, Pat Brown, Vi Ewashina, Dorothy Carby and Kelly Searle.
Ladies Auxiliary celebrate 60 years of service to community The Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 242 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Barriere recently celebrated 60 years of service to the community which was marked by a gathering of the ladies and the sharing of an anniversary cake. Mrs. Jean Humphreys was the first president of the Auxiliary in the community from 1955 to 1957, followed by Margret Sadler-Brown and Birdie Lovellette. Kelly Searle is the current president. The ladies raised funds by holding bazaars, dinners, bake sales and catering. In 1967 the Auxiliary became an open Auxiliary which permitted more ladies to join. Today the Ladies Auxiliary continue to provide catering services, donate to the community, and render support to the Branch. New members are always welcome. The ladies are inviting area residents to join the Branch and Auxiliary during Legion Week. Legion Week starts with a candlelight service on June 23 at the Barriere cemetery at 7 p.m., and then on June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Legion will be hosting a community barbecue at the Bandshell with everyone invited to attend.
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KELOWNA - Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) declaration that British Columbia is considered free of avian influenza following a 90-day intensive surveillance period. “The B.C. government would like to commend the leadership and teamwork shown by our industry partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and local authorities in response to avian influenza. “From the moment the virus was first detected, our government worked co-operatively with industry, the CFIA, and other agencies to take swift and decisive action to respond to the outbreak. This partnership led to immediate controls to prevent the spread of the virus. “I am grateful that the response plan developed by industry and
Kid’s art contest helps valley North Thompson Arts Council It’s the North Thompson Arts Council’s third annual Children’s Art Contest and Exhibition and this year is extraspecial. Almost 150 artworks were submitted and will be displayed in NTAC’s Gallery in Dutch Lake Community Centre, June 6 – 27. Visitors to the gallery are invited to vote for their favourite entries in each category: preschool, primary, intermediate and high school.
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We will be closed Wednesday, July 1 to celebrate Canada Day We apologize for any inconvenience Photo submitted by Lynette Wood
The 90th Anniversary of the United Church was celebrated at the Church of St Paul with a ringing of the church bell 90 times on June 10. A small gathering turned out to participate and enjoy the cake that was served. Pictured is Reverend Brian Krushel taking his turn at ringing the bell.
government was successful in eliminating this outbreak of avian influenza. This could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of those working tirelessly on the ground. It is because of them B.C. poultry producers are now able to resume normal operations. “I am also pleased that the United States has accepted the declaration and I am confident international trade can resume as normal with our other trading partners in the near future. This declaration is an important signal to global markets that British Columbia’s poultry industry is open for business. “While we are pleased with the declaration from CFIA, we remain vigilant in monitoring and responding to animal health. As part of our ongoing effort to improve our response, my ministry is conducting a review for lessons learned to apply to any future events.”
A prize will be offered in each category for the artwork that receives the most votes. Students were asked to submit work no larger than 8.5”x11” and create something with a wilderness theme. Voting ballots are available at the gallery, which is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Children’s Art
Contest was initiated as a way to help connect the arts community throughout the North Thompson Valley. This contest is open to all children living in the North Thompson Valley. NTAC always welcomes support and interest from the community. If you’d like to get involved, please contact 250-674-3530 or drop in when the gallery is open to chat.
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