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Barriere girl wins Rising Star AwardBy Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Last Sunday, the stage at the 17th An-nual Kamloops Cowboy Festival was illu-minated with the smile of Barriere’s Rae-Lee Fraser, when the announcement was made that she had just won the Country 103 Rising Star Award.

“I was pretty excited,” said the Barriere Secondary grad, who is now a student at TRU, “Mom was worried I’d go up there and make a fool of myself. I was pretty shocked when I made it into the � nals, as I was up against a bunch of people who were about 30 years older than me, some had been performing at the Festival in past years, and some already had CD’s out.”

Sponsored by CJKC, Country 103 Ra-dio in Kamloops, the annual Rising Star contest at the Festival is open to emerging western entertainers, regardless of age. En-trants may be entertainers, singers, musi-cians, or poets as long as their material is western/cowboy.

There are two categories; one for cow-boy poets and one for musicians, and judg-ing is based on singing or speaking ability, entertaining ability, material content, stage appearance, and audience interaction.

Rae-Lee took home the top poetry spot, along with a cheque for $1,000 with the presentation of her original cowboy poetry through both the semi-� nals and the � nals.

“The poems are about things that had happened on our farm,” said Fraser, “I tried to be humorous, and wrote about the bottle fed lambs, gopher hunting, my mare, my boots, growing up in the valley.”

Fraser says her parents are pretty excit-ed as well; and that for herself, she’s thrilled to already have a few appearances booked for the future. Of course part of her win requires her to return to the Cowboy Festival in 2014 and participate as a main stage performer throughout the event. She will also be featured both days at the upcoming Apr. 27 and 28, Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the Fairgrounds in Barriere, and is signed on to perform at the North Thompson Fall Fair’s Cowboy Concert and outdoor stage for the September long weekend.

Fraser wrote her � rst cowboy poem at school in a grade 11 English class, then wrote some more for the Festival contest. Will this rising star keep writing cowboy poetry? “De� nitely.”

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Country 103’s Louis McIvor congratulates Rising Star Award winner Rae-Lee Fraser of Barriere.

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Newspaper pub-lisher David Black is revising his B.C. environmental as-sessment applica-tion for a large-scale heavy oil refinery in Kitimat to use a new refining process to reduce its environ-mental impact.

Black gave an up-date on the project to a B.C. Chamber of Commerce break-fast in Vancouver a week ago Wednes-day, saying he has found most of the $25 billion in financ-ing needed, and buy-ers for the refinery’s fuel products.

He said customer contracts and fi-nancing are to be finalized within two months.

Black also re-leased a Mustel Group poll conduct-ed in February that shows three out of

four people support the idea to refine crude oil in Kitimat.

A 57 per cent ma-jority continue to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway plan to pipe crude to Kitimat and load it on ocean tankers. Black said rejection of pipelines would only push crude oil producers to use rail transport to reach his refinery and oth-er buyers.

The new process makes synthetic fu-els from the heavy tar left over from conventional oil re-fining, instead of ex-tracting the carbon as petroleum coke as is done in Alberta and elsewhere.

Black said in an interview there are currently four other heavy oil refineries under construction around the world, two in Africa and two in Saudi Ara-bia. All are about

the same scale as his proposed Kitimat Clean plant, process-ing about 400,000 barrels per day of heavy oil using “cok-ers” that extract the coal-like byproduct.

A refinery of that size would fill 100 rail cars per day with petroleum coke, which is typically burned for metal production and con-tains sulphur as well as similar carbon in-tensity to metallurgi-cal coal.

Shell’s refinery at Anacortes, Wa. cur-rently processes Al-berta oil sands crude using cokers, selling the petroleum coke for aluminum refin-ing.

The new process adds hydrogen from natural gas to com-bine with the excess carbon in heavy oil, increasing the amount of gasoline, jet fuel and diesel produced.

“It will be 50 per cent cleaner than any other refinery in the world,” Black said. “It’s going to cost about $3 billion more, and I’m going to organize the mon-ey for it.”

The process re-ceived a Canadian patent last fall for Calgary-based Ex-pander Energy. It adapts a process de-veloped in Germany in the early 1900s to convert coal to syn-thetic gas, which was relied on for vehicle and aircraft fuel by the German armed forces while their conventional fuel sources were embar-goed during World War II.

Expander’s modi-fied process converts bitumen, petroleum coke, biomass or mu-nicipal solid waste into gas products used to make syn-thetic diesel and jet fuel.

Publisher David Black says he has the financing and buyers to complete a large-scale refinery at Kitimat, which can get Alberta heavy oil by rail if necessary. The North Thompson Star/Journal and the Clearwater Times are both a part of his Black Press newspa-per chain.

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Talking and texting behind the wheel con-tinues to be a major road safety problem, but Attorney General Shirley Bond has rejected raising fines or taking away mobile phones to deal with the problem.

The tough new measures were suggested last week by Victoria Police Chief Jamie Gra-ham, after an enforcement blitz by B.C. police forces resulted in about 6,000 tickets being is-sued in February.

Graham, chair of the B.C. Association of Police Chiefs’ traffic safety committee, sug-gested police should also have the authority to seize a phone for 24 hours for a first of-fence, and for several days for repeat offences.

Graham also referred to $350 fines avail-

able for other traffic safety violations. The current fine for mobile phone use while driv-ing is $167.

“I’m certainly not considering the seizure of cell phones,” Bond said Monday. “I am concerned, though, that we continue to see distracted driving in the province.”

Bond said taking away cell phones would create privacy problems, and she is also not convinced that increasing fines would have the desired effect.

“It’s not unlike seat belts,” Bond said. “It took a long time for people in our province to make that a normal habit.”

B.C. imposed new Motor Vehicle Act regu-lations against using hand-held mobile devic-es in January, 2010. The rules allow phones to be used with a headset and a single-button function to make calls.

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Guest Edi tor ia l ; by Kerri Wall

What do you think of when you hear the term health care? If you are like most people you think of hospitals and clinics where doc-tors, nurses and other health care providers treat people who are sick. Health care is not just about treating the sick its about promot-ing and supporting those things that keep us well.

For many years there has been an ‘individual lifestyle choices’ ap-proach to health promotion. We have all heard the messages about eating healthy and getting regular exercise, yet changes don’t happen easily. It’s time we took a closer look at how truly difficult it can be to do these seemingly simple things. For example, being able to make the choice to eat healthy depends on knowing what healthy eating is, the availability of healthy food where one lives, having enough money to purchase healthy foods, and the ability and time to pre-pare healthy meals.

When all these factors are taken into account the modest direc-tive to ‘eat healthy’ becomes quite complex! What if I live in a com-munity where fresh produce is not always available? What if I am a single parent working two jobs and I depend on processed conve-nience foods? Research tells us people who have more money and education are generally much healthier than less educated people or those struggling with poverty. The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, play, and age; they affect the health of us all. They include things like income and social status, social support networks, education, employment/working conditions, physical environments, and child development.

We can dramatically improve the health of our population if we can affect the social and economic conditions in which we live. IH has recently launched the Healthy Communities Initiative a part-nership project between IH and local governments that aims to im-prove the health of residents by addressing the social determinants of health.

Kerri Wall is a Community Health Facilitator with Interior Health.

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 Offi ce, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to [email protected].

Indigenous Salmon DefendersTo the editor;

I am passing along this information from the Indigenous Salmon Defenders. I am a mem-ber of the Indigenous Food Systems Network of BC, and appreciate that the salmon are far more important to the future of food and life in Canada than most people realize.

“At the same time communities in every single province across Canada are preparing to respond to the lat-est report of the United Nations Special Rap-porteur on the Right to Food, Indigenous peoples and friends from across B.C. are preparing to take to the streets in protest in one of Canada’s most food

insecure communities. As the most over-rep-resented cultural group in the poverty stricken neighbourhoods of the downtown eastside of Vancouver, Indigenous peoples are “Idle No More” in upholding our responsibility to care for the wild salm-on.

“Wild salmon are the most important culturally adapted food for all of the 27 nations of Indigenous peoples in B.C., and are a high-ly symbolic icon for people across all cul-tures and communities around the province.

“They have given themselves freely over thousands of years, to provide nourishment for our bodies, minds

and souls, and they play a keystone role in sustaining the diverse ecosystems and land-scapes across beautiful B.C.

“The cesspools of viruses and parasites that have been traced back to the Norwe-gian � sh farms off the coast of B.C. are in� icting disease and suffering on the wild salmon who are begin-ning their spring time journey home to their spawning grounds in the inland rivers, lakes and streams. Eddie Gardner, a member of the Sto’lo (People of the River), expresses dire concern over the politics and destruc-tion that is killing wild salmon. “Currently, the

provincial government is the slum landlord and Norwegian owned open net cage salmon farms are unruly, de-structive tenants. With the spring election, this needs to be a major is-sue. With the Harper government abdicat-ing its responsibilities through Bill C-38 and 45, we now must ask each provincial party seeking power wheth-er it will champion the survival of Fraser River sockeye and re-voke open net feedlot leases”.

“Continued access to adequate amounts of wild salmon is a key strategy to addressing the high levels of food insecurity and epi-

What really makes us healthy?

Doggone Doggiesby Rick Lime

Has our little town gone to the dogs?Do our pets roam the streets, wild as hogs?

Should it be quite this hardKeeping Spot in his yard?

‘Cuz it seems like we’re juggling frogs

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By Don McRae Minister of Education

Every year, the Fraser Institute’s ranking of schools prompts discus-sion and debate about what makes a great school. The rankings are based largely on the results of the province-wide Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) that examines the literacy and numeracy skills of all B.C. students in grades 4 and 7.

The FSA does provide some valu-able information for principals, for parents and for districts to make some educational choices. However, as the Minister of Education, a teacher and a dad, I want your readers to know that the measure of a great school is not just based on one test.

Great schools have a real and tan-gible school culture with excellent teachers and robust teacher support, active family engagement, support-ive environmental conditions, strong social and emotional student growth, and a school-wide climate of high ex-pectations. They also foster a broad set of student skills, in addition to pro-ducing high test scores. A great school promotes not just academics, but also sports, arts, theatre and other activi-

ties. They build con� dence and inspire our children to learn.

Throughout British Columbia, school districts and teachers are work-ing hard to create vibrant learning en-vironments that support the learning experience of all students. In some districts that could mean more First Nations material. In other districts, courses with an urban focus and in others, it could mean wilderness train-ing, science, or high tech courses. Fi-nally, other school districts might fo-cus more on skills and trades training. The lesson here is that great schools are � exible enough to respond to stu-dent and teacher needs.

Parents who want to make better, more informed decisions about where to send their children to school need to visit schools in their district to � nd out � rst-hand what kind of athletic pro-grams or artistic programs the school offers. Parents need to meet the teach-ers, the principal, the teacher aides in a variety of schools.

Anyone who takes the time to do this will quickly learn two valuable things: that there are a lot of factors that go into making a great school and it is not dif� cult to � nd great schools in the province of British Columbia.

What is it that makes a great school?

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To the editor;On Wednesday,

February 27, MP Cathy McLeod, along with all the rest of the Harper Conser-vatives voted against legislation that aimed to create a national housing strategy.

What a terrible shame and an embar-rassment that Canada

is now the only G8 countries without a national commitment to address homeless-ness and provide ad-equate housing.

Harper and his mandarins are telling all who will listen that the cost of passing the legislation would be too high.

Most of the

churches, non-pro� t, and governmental agencies who sup-ported Bill C-400 are saying today that Conservatives just don’t care.

Given that private member bills are not permitted to deal with � nances, and that this particular bill only sought to en-

sure consultation be-tween the federal and provincial/territorial governments leading to a housing strategy, I can see how more and more Canadians are concluding that Conservatives have no heart.Michael CrawfordKamloopsB.C.

Vote against Bill C-400 had no heartTo the editor;

February 27, MP Cathy McLeod, along with all the rest of the Harper Conser-vatives voted against legislation that aimed to create a national housing strategy.

shame and an embar-rassment that Canada

Vote against Bill C-400 had no heart

demic proportions of diabetes and other food related illnesses in In-digenous communities. Indigenous salmon de-fenders are calling for immediate action that would bring balance to the politics and greed that is in� icting disease and suffering on the wild salmon, and derail

the impending ecologi-cal disaster that would follow the extinction of this keystone species.

“The Indigenous voices are rising to call the wild salmon home to their spawning grounds in strength, re-siliency and abundance. We invite everyone to march beside us to send

a message loud and clear to the government – STOP FISH FARMS IN COASTAL B.C. from in� icting pain, suffering and sickness on our most highly nu-tritious and culturally adapted food!”

Thanks,Cheryl ThomasClearwater, B.C.

Continued from page 4...Salmon DefendersContinued from page 4...

Artist enjoys showing at Armour MountainJessie Maisonneuve (right) was kept busy on March 6, speaking with attendees during the opening of her artwork showing in the Armour Mountain Gallery. Maisonneuve’s paintings and woodwork will remain on display (and for sale) at the gallery in Barriere over the next two weeks. The public is encouraged to stop by and see the presentation. Also pictured are (l to r) Jennifer Oja, Leslie Stirling and Bob Stirling.

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Do you hate di-ets and ‘no pain, no gain’ sweaty workout programs?

Try out the Indoor Walk and Fitness Program currently offered in Barriere. A 10 week program of walking, strength and stretch, light resistance and non-impact cardio and all offered to upbeat mu-sic in the Ridge gym-nasium.

Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thurs-days, there are two one-hour sessions available each day; from noon to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to two p.m.

Participants can take part in all ses-sions, or just par-ticipate once a week, whatever your sched-ule will allow. All you need is a pair of indoor walking shoes and a water bottle. Registration is free.

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If you plan on staying for both ses-sions, bring a quick boost snack such as dried fruit, nuts or cheese (this is option-al, but is a good idea for longer workouts).

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Student work program set to take over parks, rec and cemetery care in Barriere

It is that time of the year again. No, I am not talking about the Spring season that brings us the feeling of a fresh start each time it rolls around. I am talking about the annual budget reviews that are going on with every local govern-ment. The common focus and complaint of many politicians and staff is that there is never enough mon-ey. Each budget item has extra funding at-tached to it to cover rising costs.

Then there are the budget items that get added each year. These are budget lines added to try and cover the costs of a good idea growing and wanting more money to carry on. It seems that the � rst stop for funding is local gov-ernment. Nothing can cause more of a heated debate in council than funding a project that is a personal favourite.

We all know that there is only one tax-payer. That taxpayer pays federal, provin-cial and local taxes plus a multitude of

taxes both up front and hidden, when they purchase goods or pay for a service.

Taxes are collected so that we all can en-joy a standard of liv-ing that is acceptable, and have a commu-nity that is safe. I have no objection to that. What I do object to is taxing for services twice. For example, taxes are collected at the provincial level for healthcare. The province is responsible for healthcare. There are some problems and needed improve-ments. Who should fund these solutions? Should local govern-ment rally to the cause and use local taxes to correct shortfalls in the system? Should lo-cal property taxes be raised to cover off this cost?

One such issue is the level of service of our local ambu-lance service. They are stretched to the limit both with funding and staf� ng, and are hard pressed to provide the needed services.

We are told the province has no more

funding to expand the service. Should local taxes then be used to fund, therefore � ll-ing a need that is the responsibility of an-other order of govern-ment?

Should the tax pay-ing public be taxed twice for the same ser-vice?

Last year the Le-gion gave a grant to fund First Respond-ers through the Fire Department. Now council is being asked to take on the cost through what amounts to double taxation.

The residents of Barriere are generous and eager to help with fund raising for a tem-porary solution. They should not be forced to contribute through taxation.

Council should work with other com-munities, such as Langley, to have the provincial government � x the ambulance is-sues in a proper, per-manent manner that will bene� t everyone in the province.

The District is cre-ating a student em-ployment program here in Barriere. The District of Barri-ere will partner with Barriere Secondary School, the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, and TNRD Area ‘O’ to provide employment opportunities so that students can complete work experience pro-grams and get some basic training and job skills. The proposi-tion is that funding for the program be taken out of the bud-get for the care of the parks, ball diamonds, cemetery and some other departments.

There will be no ad-ditional funds needed and in fact there may be some savings. I feel that this can provide some real bene� ts to the District and to one of our greatest assets, our youth.

The District is ap-plying for an Invest Canada-Community Initiative grant. These grants supply funds to a community to build or expand their Direct Foreign Investment plan. This grant would be used to attract in-vestors through prov-en economic develop-ment processes such as responsive website design and site selec-tor optimization. The TNRD is already building a web portal to showcase our com-munities to potential investors.

By leveraging fed-eral funding we can expand on the efforts of the TNRD without a huge expense to the District.

Possibilities of di-versi� cation that can be explored include attracting investors in the food and agri-cultural sector. There are a number of lo-cal producers of food that may possibly ben-e� t from a distribution system or a processing facility. Investors in this sector are current-ly looking to relocate or expand their vari-ous types of facilities.

Barriere needs to get what we can offer out to the world.

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District of Barriere will be holding a Public Budget Presentation at Municipal Hall on Monday, March 18, 7 p.m., in Council Cham-bers.

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Area resident Glen Andrews participating in the joint warm-up part of the 10 week walking course currently being offered at the Ridge in Barriere.

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the year again. No, I am not talking about the Spring season that brings us the feeling of a fresh start each time it rolls around. I am talking about the annual budget reviews that are going on with every local govern-ment. The common focus and complaint of many politicians and staff is that there is never enough mon-ey. Each budget item has extra funding at-tached to it to cover rising costs.

budget items that get added each year. These are budget lines added to try and cover the costs of a good idea growing and wanting more money to carry on. It seems that the � rst stop for funding is local gov-ernment. Nothing can cause more of a heated debate in council than funding a project that is a personal favourite.

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Are you out of shape and want to shed a few pounds?

Do you hate di-ets and ‘no pain, no gain’ sweaty workout programs?

Try out the Indoor Walk and Fitness Program currently offered in Barriere. A 10 week program of walking, strength and stretch, light resistance and non-impact cardio and all offered to upbeat mu-sic in the Ridge gym-nasium.

Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thurs-days, there are two one-hour sessions available each day; from noon to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to two p.m.

Participants can take part in all ses-sions, or just par-ticipate once a week, whatever your sched-ule will allow. All you need is a pair of indoor walking shoes and a water bottle. Registration is free.

Each session will start with a five min-ute warm-up, a quick joint warm-up, 20 minutes of cardio

walking, and a five minute cool down and relaxation.

If you plan on staying for both ses-sions, bring a quick boost snack such as dried fruit, nuts or cheese (this is option-al, but is a good idea for longer workouts).

This program is suitable for all fitness levels. If participants have any health is-

sues such as heart, joint, diabetes, blood pressure, etc., they are advised to get a health care provider’s okay prior to partici-pating.

Register at the North Thompson Volunteer and Infor-mation Centre at the Ridge, or call 250-672-0033 or 250-672-5734 for more infor-mation.

Get � t for free, walk indoors at the Ridge

Student work program set to take over parks, rec and cemetery care in Barriere

It is that time of the year again. No, I am not talking about the Spring season that brings us the feeling of a fresh start each time it rolls around. I am talking about the annual budget reviews that are going on with every local govern-ment. The common focus and complaint of many politicians and staff is that there is never enough mon-ey. Each budget item has extra funding at-tached to it to cover rising costs.

Then there are the budget items that get added each year. These are budget lines added to try and cover the costs of a good idea growing and wanting more money to carry on. It seems that the � rst stop for funding is local gov-ernment. Nothing can cause more of a heated debate in council than funding a project that is a personal favourite.

We all know that there is only one tax-payer. That taxpayer pays federal, provin-cial and local taxes plus a multitude of

taxes both up front and hidden, when they purchase goods or pay for a service.

Taxes are collected so that we all can en-joy a standard of liv-ing that is acceptable, and have a commu-nity that is safe. I have no objection to that. What I do object to is taxing for services twice. For example, taxes are collected at the provincial level for healthcare. The province is responsible for healthcare. There are some problems and needed improve-ments. Who should fund these solutions? Should local govern-ment rally to the cause and use local taxes to correct shortfalls in the system? Should lo-cal property taxes be raised to cover off this cost?

One such issue is the level of service of our local ambu-lance service. They are stretched to the limit both with funding and staf� ng, and are hard pressed to provide the needed services.

We are told the province has no more

funding to expand the service. Should local taxes then be used to fund, therefore � ll-ing a need that is the responsibility of an-other order of govern-ment?

Should the tax pay-ing public be taxed twice for the same ser-vice?

Last year the Le-gion gave a grant to fund First Respond-ers through the Fire Department. Now council is being asked to take on the cost through what amounts to double taxation.

The residents of Barriere are generous and eager to help with fund raising for a tem-porary solution. They should not be forced to contribute through taxation.

Council should work with other com-munities, such as Langley, to have the provincial government � x the ambulance is-sues in a proper, per-manent manner that will bene� t everyone in the province.

The District is cre-ating a student em-ployment program here in Barriere. The District of Barri-ere will partner with Barriere Secondary School, the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, and TNRD Area ‘O’ to provide employment opportunities so that students can complete work experience pro-grams and get some basic training and job skills. The proposi-tion is that funding for the program be taken out of the bud-get for the care of the parks, ball diamonds, cemetery and some other departments.

There will be no ad-ditional funds needed and in fact there may be some savings. I feel that this can provide some real bene� ts to the District and to one of our greatest assets, our youth.

The District is ap-plying for an Invest Canada-Community Initiative grant. These grants supply funds to a community to build or expand their Direct Foreign Investment plan. This grant would be used to attract in-vestors through prov-en economic develop-ment processes such as responsive website design and site selec-tor optimization. The TNRD is already building a web portal to showcase our com-munities to potential investors.

By leveraging fed-eral funding we can expand on the efforts of the TNRD without a huge expense to the District.

Possibilities of di-versi� cation that can be explored include attracting investors in the food and agri-cultural sector. There are a number of lo-cal producers of food that may possibly ben-e� t from a distribution system or a processing facility. Investors in this sector are current-ly looking to relocate or expand their vari-ous types of facilities.

Barriere needs to get what we can offer out to the world.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Editors Note: The

District of Barriere will be holding a Public Budget Presentation at Municipal Hall on Monday, March 18, 7 p.m., in Council Cham-bers.

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March is National Kidney Month in Canada. We are a decade or more away from growing new kidneys for people, but for now we can still sign up for organ donation on our death. There are many more people waiting for a new kidney than there are donors. Sign up to be an organ donor today.

Increasingly, more Canadians are living 100 years or more. People get to be this old through the usual good nutrition and regular exercise. But other conditions also contribute to longevity: being married; living in the same geographical area most of your life; getting a good night’s sleep (at least eight hours); and not smoking.

Louis Pasteur, in 1862, first used heat to prevent beer and wine from going sour. this process, called pasteurization, is used today to keep bacterial levels low. In Canada, all milk intended for consumption must be pasteurized. The milk is exposed to heat of at least 72C for at least 16 seconds. It is then cooled to 4C to ensure most harmful bacteria are destroyed.

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Almost 800 attend Dick Ross funeral North Thompson Star/Journal

When long time Barriere resident, Dick Ross, passed away on February 18 of this year, many were saddened at the news. A champion for the community, Ross contributed as a volunteer throughout his life to making the community all that it could be.

Dick served in the Armed Forces, and held an original mem-bership in the Royal Canadian Legion since 1954. He was a past-president of the Barriere Lions Club, and a Charter Mem-ber.

He drove ambu-lance, school bus, fought � res, and was a Charter Member of the Chu Chua Volun-teer Fire Department.

He loved to coach kids, and was a driv-ing force behind start-ing the construction of the original Barri-ere Ball Park. He also was instrumental in organizing the Barri-ere Maroons Softball Team in 1960 - and served as a coach for that organization.

Dick found the time to work for the railway, run a cattle ranch, work for a min-ing company, and any number of other jobs or volunteer positions that might have come his way over the years.

However, for all who knew Dick Ross, it was obvious that he had a � erce love for family, kids, grand-kids, great grandkids, and of course his wife of 29 years, Carmen.

But right behind family came his other passion - rodeo - the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo to be exact. Ever since 1959, until his pass-ing, Dick was dedicat-ed to making the an-nual rodeo in Barriere something that the whole North Thomp-son Valley could be very proud of. He spent every spare moment at the fair-gounds, usually in the rodeo arena, working

the ground, picking rocks out of the foot-ing, and grooming the entire area so it was always ready at the drop of a hat to host the never ending ex-citement of rodeo.

Dick was also an avid roper, and twice a week through the summer months Dick would join other cow-boys and cowgirls in the rodeo arena; they’d rope some stock, socialize, and share some laughs. In fact, Dick roped right

up until the end of the season last year, most notable being able to rope with his grand-son; something which provided a special moment for the man.

When Dick passed, Carmen and the fam-ily felt it only � tting to hold his funeral service and celebra-tion of life in the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Asso-ciation’s rodeo arena. This was the place that he loved, and this was the place where

he had organized the Fair’s � rst rodeo way back in 1973, and continuing to orga-nize to this day.

It was truly most fortunate that the ro-deo arena had been chosen for the service, as no where else in Barriere would have been able to seat the approximately 800 people who turned out to pay tribute to Dick Ross. One at-tendee commented that there were so many cars parked

along Barriere Lakes Road, “It looked just like Fall Fair week-end!”.

Jay Savage, who has been the rodeo an-nouncer at the annual fall fair rodeo for well over 25 years, gave the eulogy, as well as of-� ciating over the ser-vice. Gordie West and Butch Falk provided Dick’s favourite cow-boy songs; and tributes were given by the Bar-riere Legion Branch 242, the Barriere Li-on’s Club, the BC Ro-deo Association, and the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association.

Dick’s family, friends, favourite dog, and even his rider-less horse were all in attendance to wish a great member of the Barriere community goodbye.

North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association presi-dent, Jill Hayward, said in her tribute, “I know if Dick could be standing here with us today - waiting while

we all had our say - he’d be picking up rocks out of the arena footing and pitch-ing them out of his arena. He took great pride in his arena. He poured his heart, his sweat, and a huge portion of his life into it. I’m very happy to tell every-one gathered here to-day, that the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Asso-ciation have voted unanimously to name this arena - the Dick Ross Memorial

Arena. It will be of-ficially dedicated in his name at the 2013 fall fair on Saturday, Aug. 31, during the first performance of the BCRA Rodeo. Thanks Dick - know that the friends you leave behind in this Association feel privileged to have known you - we’ll be thinking of you often. May all your horses be fast - your ropes fly true - and may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

When long time

Submitted photo:

Dick Ross, roping at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo 2013


Council approves WaterConservation Plan and $6,000 goes to economic development

By Margaret HoubenNorth Thompson Star/Journal

The District of Bar-riere started the Mar. 4, council meeting with a presentation by Yellowhead Pioneer Residence (YPR) rep-resentative, Pam Simp-son. Simpson spoke about the Residence, about how it worked, who can apply for resi-dency, and what the staff can and cannot do for the residents.

Currently the resi-dence has a few va-cancies, and any adult who can live indepen-dently but may require regular help with daily activities can apply for a suite. Interior Health decides who is

eligible. Staff provide the residents with two meals and two snacks a day, light housekeep-ing, laundry services, 24 hour emergency re-sponse system, and a wide variety of social and recreational op-portunities.

Simpson stated that YPR will be having an open house in April, for those who would like to get more infor-mation about assisted living.

In June 2011, coun-cil approved the prepa-ration of a Water Con-servation Plan through the Public Works Com-mittee, and a draft was brought back to Coun-cil at the February 18, 2013 meeting, where a few minor changes

were discussed. These changes have been made to the draft, which is now complet-ed. Council members moved to approve the District of Barriere 2013 Water Conserva-tion Plan. A part of the Plan included in-formation about the last several years of water consumption:

• Total consumption in 2008 - 192,422,185 US gallons;




• Total con-sumption in 2012

- 169,468,632 US gal-lons - which works out to 991.3 L/capita/day.

Council members approved participating in the Youth Employ-ment Initiative with School District #73 and Barriere Second-ary.

Council members also approved mov-ing ahead with an-other grant oppor-tunity from Invest Canada-Community Initiatives. This grant is for 50 per cent fund-ing, so council also ap-proved moving $6,000 from general surplus to economic develop-ment for the District’s portion of this.

The next general meeting will be on March 18, at 7 p.m.

The District of Bar-

Submitted photo:

Kids go to jailBarriere Elementary students from Mrs. Peterson’s and Ms. Salvati’s

classes were given a tour of the local RCMP Detachment recently.

They got to see the jail cells, the of� ces and even a tour of the police

car. The RCMP members answered dozens of questions from the kids,

who obviously had a great time at the station. Pictured is Mrs. Peterson

overseeing a group of fun loving visitors in the RCMP Detachment.


On March 3rd 2013, the Barriere RCMP at-tended the Esso gas station on Russell Road in Barriere, and observed a male riding an unli-censed dirt bike. The police of� cer attempted to stop the dirt bike, but the rider was able to � ee the scene.

However, a short time later, the person riding the motorcycle was apprehended and taken into custody.

The person now faces criminal and motor ve-hicle act charges, and the motorcycle is impound-ed, and could possibly be forfeited and destroyed if ordered by the court.

The 20-year-old male lives locally, and is known to police.

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charges and the possible loss of bike

On March 3rd 2013, the Barriere RCMP at-


tended the Esso gas station on Russell Road in Barriere, and observed a male riding an unli-censed dirt bike. The police of� cer attempted to

possible loss of bike

As spring is just around the corner, this is a good time to a great time to check your smoke alarms and change the batter-ies.

The Barriere Fire Department is re-minding area residents that everyone should change their smoke alarm batteries once a year. The springtime change provides an easy opportunity for families to make this an annual routine.

The usual life span

of a smoke alarm is 10 years. British Colum-bians are encouraged to check their smoke alarms on a monthly basis - both by press-ing the test button to ensure they are work-ing properly, and to check that the batteries have not expired.

A province-wide smoke alarm aware-ness campaign is now entering its second year, the campaign continues to gain mo-mentum as almost 50 communities through-

out the province have partnered with � re ser-vice personnel and lo-cal organizations. The

goal is to save lives by having a working smoke alarm in every household in B.C.

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Kids join National Cupcake Day for SPCANorth Thompson Star/Journal

February 25 was Na-tional Cupcake Day for the SPCA. Local resident Peggy Brown, and her son Matlock, were looking on-line at the an-imals in the Kamloops SPCA one night, when they saw the link to the Cupcake Day pro-motion.

“It just so happened that Matlock’s birthday was on February 25 as well,” said Peg-gy, “He turned 12 this year.”

“When he saw the op-portunity to do some-thing fun, and raise aware-ness and much needed funds for animals; and that the event was also on his birthday, he jumped at the chance to be a part of this fundraiser.”

Matlock then asked his Bar-riere Elementary teacher, Mrs. Kerslake, if he could have a cupcake sale, and if anyone would like to help? The dis-cussion was brought to the whole class, and a few eager kids jumped forward.

“So, we signed up on the National Cupcake Day web-site, and we began taking pre-orders for cupcakes by the dozen,” said Peggy, “We sold

12 dozen quite quickly, and we had most of them delivered before the twenty-� fth.”

Peggy says she started bak-ing on Sunday, Feb. 24, and with the help of Judy Arm-strong, the moms made ap-proximately 20 dozen cup-cakes.

Later that afternoon, they packed everything up and headed for the Christian Life Assembly Church kitchen.

“They graciously donated the space for us to ice and decorate our cupcakes,” said Peggy, “The kids showed up eager, and ready to jump in; and with hands washed and everyone in aprons, we got started.”

Peggy notes that they ran out of icing at one point, so she had to run home and make another batch.

The cupcake team consist-ed of Judy and Seanna Arm-strong, Megan and Corrina Booth, Sara Sabyan, Payden Irving, Peggy and Matlock Brown.

“They all did a fantastic job, and I would like to say thank-you for all the help,” said Peggy.

On the morning of the twen-

ty-� fth, the Browns loaded up 10 � ats � lled with two dozen cupcakes each and headed for the elementary school.

“Even though it was a Mon-day, the kids were ready for us,” said Peggy, “We set up our tables, and when the recess bell rang, we were swarmed. At the end of that 15 minutes, we had sold $75 worth of cup-cakes, and there about seven dozen left.”

As of press time Mat-lock had brought in $169.40, from the sale of cupcakes, but he had also raised $250 on the Cupcake Day website, bring-ing the total to $419.40. He still has until March 18 to sub-mit all monies raised to the ac-count.

If anyone would like to con-tribute, you can go to www.nationalcupcakeday.ca and click on “sponsor a partici-pant. Then type in the name, Matlock Brown. The name will come up and you can fol-low the prompts which will di-rect you on how to donate.

“Thank-you to everyone who helped to make this a success. We couldn’t have done it without you,” say the Browns.

(L to r) Matlock Brown, Megan Booth, Payden Irving and Sara Sabyan decorating the cupcakes for the SPCA’s National Cupcake Day.

(Right) It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun.

Pictured (l to r) Seanna Armstrong,

Matlock Brown, Dakota McBride, Payden Irving,

Livia Spooner-Reese, and Sara Sabyan.

Submitted photos:

February 25 was Na-

Grace Baker Communities in Bloom

The Communities in Bloom Committee is already hard at work on beautifying the Bar-riere downtown area. We have kindly been given permission to cre-ate murals on the win-dow coverings of the Sunshine Gas station on main street. Natu-rally we thought of all the great artists in the area and all the talent in the valley and we are putting the call out for submissions to you all. Things to keep in mind with your submission:

• Next year is our 100 anniversary and we will be entering a heritage showcase competition

• The year after that, we may be entering the environmental showcase competition

• We would like the color scheme to be pleasing and interesting

• You are welcome to submit more than one idea

• The measure-ments are available at the District of� ce; or go down and take a

look at the station• Art is needed for all

the spaces with plywood on them on the west and north side of the build-ing. Some are small and some are large.

• Kids are welcome to submit as well

• The materials you use need to be weather proof, sturdy, safe and long lasting

• We’re trying to get paint donated

• You’ll get to put your name on it. Your name will be visible on it, and you will be rec-

ognized as the creating artist.

• Photos of it will likely be put on the Dis-tricts website and ar-ticles in the paper

• Your hours of work will be counted in the Communities in Bloom hours so we thank you in advance for that

• It is volunteer proj-ect. You will not receive any formal remunera-tion.

• You are really helping us and the whole town with our Communities in

Bloom competition• There is no pre-

scribed theme• A colored sketch

and a brief written description with your name and phone num-ber/email address will suf� ce at this point as your submission.

Submission dead-line is March 28, 2013. Please drop it off at the District of Barriere of-� ce (the � rst door on the left at the Ridge build-ing 4936 Barriere Town Road). We can’t wait to see your ideas.

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By Sarah MacMillanKamloops This Week

The B.C. Seniors games being held in Ka-mloops means a first for the city.

“It will be the first time there will ever have been a dragon boat festival in Kam-loops,” said Phil Maher, first vice of zone eight for the B.C. Seniors games and mem-ber of the Kamloops Dragon Boat Club.

Maher says that Dragon Boat Racing is becoming more popular because it’s a sport that people of all ages can participate in.

“It’s the kind of sport where you don’t have to run, you don’t have to have good hand eye coordination,” said Maher. “And it discourages you from being a superstar be-cause the team has to blend together.”

A dragon boat is a long boat, usually multi coloured, sporting a dragon head and tail on race days, which seats 22. On the boat sits 20 paddlers, a drummer who gets his beat from the strokes, and a steersperson who steers the boat.

In the first seat of the dragon boat is the stroke person, and this is the person who sets the stroke rate for everyone else.

Races are usually 500 meters in length and at the games, there are an unlimited number of teams per zone who can participate.

Maher began dragon boating when he

began having trouble getting people to go white water canoeing with him. That’s when Maher discovered dragon boating.

“It’s great. It’s a great way to get some ex-ercise, it’s a great team sport, and it’s a great way to meet new people.”

Maher stresses that dragon boating is both a physical and mental sport.

“It’s a core body exercise,” said Maher. “Your stroke incorporates your core.”

Dragon boating is also a mental sport because each team member must follow the rate set by the stroke person.

“It’s being a team and working as one unit,” said Hellen Byron, B.C. Seniors games Zone eight Dragon boating co-ordinator. Byron has been dragon boating in Salmon Arm since it started there.

As the 2013 B.C senior games held in Ka-mloops will be the first time a dragon boat festival will be held within the city, Maher said the venue is still unknown.

For more information about dragon boat-ing in Kamloops please contact Phil Maher at 250-371-1860.

For more information regarding dragon boating in zone eight for the B.C. Seniors games please contact sport co-ordinator Hellen Byron at 250-832-3372, by email at [email protected] or visit the B.C. Seniors games website- www.bcseniorsgames.org.

BC Seniors Games - Dragon Boat RacingKamloops will be hosting the 2013 BC Seniors Games from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, 2013

The B.C. Seniors games being held in Ka-

Kamloops This Week

Dragon Boat Racing will be one of the sports offered at the BC Senior Games in Kamloops this August.


Employers recruiting at BC Jobs FairThe BC Jobs Fair held in the Fall Fair Hall on Mar. 5, featured booths with eight companies offering career and employment information for area residents. Three of the eight were also actively recruiting work-ers for jobs such as paramedics, millwrights, electricians, and truck drivers. Service Canada was on site, as well as the Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEPS). The BC Jobs Plan also offers informa-tion on working in B.C. at: www.workbc.ca. Pictured (L to r) are BC Jobs Plan tour staffer Stephanie Munez, and event coordinator Jocelyn Huber at their booth.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

By Keith McNeillThe Times

Clearwater’s Dr. Helmcken Memo-rial Hospital looked a bit like a school last weekend – or maybe a disaster area.

The hospital was hosting a CARE course, with 24 staff (eight doctors, eight nurses and eight para-medics) from Clear-water, Barriere and Chase taking part.

“CARE stands for Comprehensive Approach to Rural Emergencies,” said Dr. John Soles.

The local physi-cian is on the CARE course faculty and has travelled to sev-eral communities in the province to help present it.

Last weekend was the � rst time the course was presented in Clearwater.

“It recognizes that rural emergency med-icine is different from that in the urban emergency room,” he said.

During the two long days of the course the partici-pants spent about half their time in skill sessions in the class-room, and the other half dealing with 16 different emergency scenarios – scenarios based on real-life events and that in-volved unusual and high-level challenges.

Comprehensive ru-ral emergency care is the focus, including airway management, trauma care, cardiac care, emergency ob-stetrics, paediatrics and neonatal care.

Objectives of the course include:

• early recognition of the critically ill pa-tient;

• effective initial and de� nitive airway management;

• judicious and timely use of criti-cal interventions and procedures;

• appropriate use of ongoing assess-ment, monitoring and investigations;

• practical prepa-ration and facilitation of safe, timely trans-fer of patients;

• appropriate clini-cal judgement and decision-making;

• effective commu-

nication and team-work in the multidis-ciplinary setting; and

• effective tech-

niques for manag-ing the challenges of emergency care in the rural setting.

Rural emergency course held at valley hospital

Photos by Keith McNeill

A team of health-care staff from Clearwater rush to the aid of well-known local rodeo start Buck (Dr. John) Soles after he is thrown from his bull. The incident conveniently occurred in front of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital during a two-day course on rural emergency procedures last weekend.

Clearwater’s Dr.

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SPORTS

North Thompson Recreation Society

Barriere Secondary grade 8 students recently had the opportunity to leave their classrooms for a few hours and try out the new snowshoes were purchased by the North Thompson Recreation Society (NTRS). NTRS members Doug Davis, Norm Veitch and Lloyd Abbey guided the group

through marked snowshoe trails that weaved in and around the forest at the Barriere Forks Trails. The students seemed to enjoy their new snowshoeing experience.

The NTRS partnered with the Barriere Sec-ondary school several years ago to bring more outdoor activities to students, and to give stu-dents the opportunity to experience new things that they might not otherwise have the chance to do.

“We initially started our program with cross country skiing, and now, thanks to the 911 Golf Tournament grant that we received early in the year, we were able to purchase 20 sets of snow-shoes for the students to use,” said NTRS pro-gram coordinator Mary MacLennan.

Snowshoeing is becoming a favorite pastime for many winter enthusiasts because one can go out and enjoy the outdoors at their own pace, it is low risk and the health bene� ts are great.

Stride for stride, snowshoeing in powder snow on level terrain typically burns at least 45 percent more calories than walking at the same pace.

Snowshoes are footwear designed for walking over the snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person’s foot does not sink completely into the snow, a quality called “� otation”. The traditional webbed snowshoes have direct origins to the indigenous people, and had hardwood frames with rawhide lacing. The more modern snowshoes are made of lightweight metals and plastic.

“It’s great watching the students develop con� dence in their abilities, and to know you are teaching them skills they will have for life. Snowshoeing is just another great way to keep kids moving,” said MacLennan.

Students leave class for snowshoe trails

Barriere Secondary grade 8 students recently in and around the forest at the Barriere Forks Trails. The students seemed to enjoy their new

Submitted photos:

Students leave class

Grade 8 students from Barriere Secondary recently learned how to snow shoe with NT Recreation Society members at the Barriere Forks Trails.


Avalanche season is reaching its peak in B.C., and the BC Coro-ners Service is encour-aging all those going out into the backcoun-try - be it on skis, snow-boards or snowmobiles - to take special care to ensure their own safety and that of others.

Over the past sev-eral winters, avalanche awareness has been im-proving. A higher pro-portion of backcountry users are carrying es-sential avalanche safety equipment-transceivers, shovels and probes. Avalanche airbag packs

are highly effective when worn/deployed properly (including the leg-strap).

However, many still have not taken enough training to use that equipment with maxi-mum effectiveness. A person buried in an avalanche can suffocate in minutes - long before help can arrive - so the ability to perform quick and effective self-rescue and companion rescue is vital.

Information about training courses is pro-vided on the CAC web-site at: www.avalanche.ca. This training is es-sential for anyone plan-ning to venture into the

backcountry in winter.A study on ava-

lanche deaths from the past 16 years found that: Between Jan. 1, 1996, and Dec. 31, 2012, there were: An av-erage of 10.1 avalanche-related deaths each year, 68.0 per cent decedents of avalanche-related deaths occurred in the Interior region, 40.9 per cent of decedents were snowmobiling, 30.9 per cent were ski-ing, 18.2 per cent were heli-skiing, 5.0 per cent were snowboarding and 4.4 per cent were hiking or climbing.

Virtually all of these deaths were prevent-able.

Take extra care in backcountry due to current avalanche risks

Avalanche season

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SPORTS

North Thompson Recreation Society

Barriere Secondary grade 8 students recently had the opportunity to leave their classrooms for a few hours and try out the new snowshoes were purchased by the North Thompson Recreation Society (NTRS). NTRS members Doug Davis, Norm Veitch and Lloyd Abbey guided the group

through marked snowshoe trails that weaved in and around the forest at the Barriere Forks Trails. The students seemed to enjoy their new snowshoeing experience.

The NTRS partnered with the Barriere Sec-ondary school several years ago to bring more outdoor activities to students, and to give stu-dents the opportunity to experience new things that they might not otherwise have the chance to do.

“We initially started our program with cross country skiing, and now, thanks to the 911 Golf Tournament grant that we received early in the year, we were able to purchase 20 sets of snow-shoes for the students to use,” said NTRS pro-gram coordinator Mary MacLennan.

Snowshoeing is becoming a favorite pastime for many winter enthusiasts because one can go out and enjoy the outdoors at their own pace, it is low risk and the health bene� ts are great.

Stride for stride, snowshoeing in powder snow on level terrain typically burns at least 45 percent more calories than walking at the same pace.

Snowshoes are footwear designed for walking over the snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person’s foot does not sink completely into the snow, a quality called “� otation”. The traditional webbed snowshoes have direct origins to the indigenous people, and had hardwood frames with rawhide lacing. The more modern snowshoes are made of lightweight metals and plastic.

“It’s great watching the students develop con� dence in their abilities, and to know you are teaching them skills they will have for life. Snowshoeing is just another great way to keep kids moving,” said MacLennan.

Students leave class for snowshoe trails

Barriere Secondary grade 8 students recently in and around the forest at the Barriere Forks Trails. The students seemed to enjoy their new

Submitted photos:

Students leave class

Grade 8 students from Barriere Secondary recently learned how to snow shoe with NT Recreation Society members at the Barriere Forks Trails.


Avalanche season is reaching its peak in B.C., and the BC Coro-ners Service is encour-aging all those going out into the backcoun-try - be it on skis, snow-boards or snowmobiles - to take special care to ensure their own safety and that of others.

Over the past sev-eral winters, avalanche awareness has been im-proving. A higher pro-portion of backcountry users are carrying es-sential avalanche safety equipment-transceivers, shovels and probes. Avalanche airbag packs

are highly effective when worn/deployed properly (including the leg-strap).

However, many still have not taken enough training to use that equipment with maxi-mum effectiveness. A person buried in an avalanche can suffocate in minutes - long before help can arrive - so the ability to perform quick and effective self-rescue and companion rescue is vital.

Information about training courses is pro-vided on the CAC web-site at: www.avalanche.ca. This training is es-sential for anyone plan-ning to venture into the

backcountry in winter.A study on ava-

lanche deaths from the past 16 years found that: Between Jan. 1, 1996, and Dec. 31, 2012, there were: An av-erage of 10.1 avalanche-related deaths each year, 68.0 per cent decedents of avalanche-related deaths occurred in the Interior region, 40.9 per cent of decedents were snowmobiling, 30.9 per cent were ski-ing, 18.2 per cent were heli-skiing, 5.0 per cent were snowboarding and 4.4 per cent were hiking or climbing.

Virtually all of these deaths were prevent-able.

Take extra care in backcountry due to current avalanche risks

Avalanche season

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My favorite flower photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe once said, “ The more pictures you see, the better your are as a photographer.”

My wife placed a pot-ted orchid in the bathtub. I walked by that evening thinking that was a good place to water her lat-est plant and never gave it another thought that night. While I wandered about making coffee and breakfast the next morn-ing, I realized that lone orchid sitting on top of an upside down plastic bar-rel in our bathroom tub was a photo opportunity in the making. I could see the light beginning to come through the frosted bathroom window and the slight beginnings of a glow on the flower. I knew within an hour or so the sun would move to that side of the house and con-tinue in that southern path for the rest of the day.

When my wife had come home with that flower some days ago she had suggested I make a few photos of it for our monthly calendar

I had been taking staff portraits for a client and I hadn’t put equipment away yet so I thought I’d setup a small studio and take pictures. How-ever, as I looked at the soft diffused light coming through that frosted win-dow and realized the con-tinually changing quality of the natural light would give me a fun and leisurely

project that could last all day. All I needed to do was set up a natural light studio in the bathroom.

I began by erecting a black velvet backdrop be-hind the flower just below the window.

The light came through a window above and be-hind the orchid. The bath-room was bright, but not enough for a balanced image, so I positioned a white reflector front right between the tripod-mounted camera and the tub. I’ll mention here that I tried white, gold and sil-ver reflector coverings and decided on white.

My camera’s ISO was set at 100, the aperture at f/8 in the morning, and f/16 until late afternoon. That left exposure control with the shutter and after my initial meter readings in the morning all I had to do was keep testing by releasing the shutter and checking my LCD as the light factors changed throughout the day.

This project was about capturing the quality of light as much as it was about making a good por-trait of my wife’s orchid.

All I had to do was make regular trips to the bathroom, sit on the floor instead of the toilet, and take pictures as the light changed.

Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe excelled at this style of plant pho-tography and he was my inspiration for this. Many of his artistic and sensu-

ous flower photographs were carefully positioned next to a window so he could create wonderful flower photographs us-ing both natural light and studio lighting. My pho-tography usually includes some type of artificial light, so this project was a change and fitted perfect-ly into my goal this year to expand and move my

comfort zones.By the end of the day

I had taken over eighty images to choose from. I selected out, and selected out again, until I had one that worked best for me. I wanted the image to be more about a creative form than about the or-chid and cropped severely to force that view.

All and all, it was

a successful day and a great photograph for this month’s calendar.

These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at

www.enmanscamera.com or [email protected]. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kam-loops. And if you want an

experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interest-ing selection of used photo-graphic equipment.

withMaking Pictures

J ohn Enman

Photographing an orchid in the bathtub

John Enman Photo

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• North Thompson Agriplex• North Thompson Fall Fair• Barriere Fire Department • Crime Stoppers• Barriere and District Food Bank• Barriere and District Hospice• Barriere Alzheimers • Muscular Dystrophy• Cowboy Festival• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242• Barriere Search and Rescue• Barriere Lion’s• Numerous Recreational Groups and Events• and many more


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A p r i l 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.

Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.

Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.

News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

March 14 - 20, 2013

Sorting through feelings may not come easy to you, Aries. At some point it becomes neces-sary to voice your opinions and you may need to show a vulnerable side.

Cancer, though you may be anxious to help a friend out, you need to seriously consider whether you have the time to spare at this point in time. Putting yourself first is priority.

Libra, your heart may beat a little faster this week because of the excitement involved in meeting someone that has been on your mind. Be patient.

Capricorn, big changes are in store for your family and there are nerves to accompany these changes. Set aside a day this week where you can have peace, quiet and time to reflect.

Aquarius, your words are being heard but their meaning is simply not sinking in. Try rephrasing or approach the situ-ation from another direction.

Taurus, a few complications could arise this week and how you react to them will be telling of how the rest of the month may pro-ceed. Think about this before you act.

Leo, someone is going to open up to you emotionally and you may get caught off guard by the level of intimacy. This could turn out to be the start of a long-lasting friend-ship.

Scorpio, continue to discuss a financial situation with your significant other. Even if the discus-sion grows tiresome, talking it out is the best way to resolve the issue.

Pisces, your social schedule is jam-packed and you wouldn’t have it any other way. There may be a pocket of time for more fun. .

Gemini, this week is likely to be a wash because there is something that came up that has the potential to dominate all of your time for the next several days.

Virgo, let a par-ticular situation cool down instead of adding extra fuel to the fire. Step away from a heated discussion if you feel like things may get out of control.

Sagittarius, you have an uncanny way of turning something that would normally be disastrous into enjoyable chaos. Think about a side career in party plan-ning.

VOLUNTEERS OF THE WEEKEach week a volunteer/volunteers are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community. If

you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.

THANK YOU!!

Mrs. Peterson’s and Ms. Salvati’s class would like to thank the

Barriere RCMP detachment for the awesome tour they gave us this week. Our class thoroughly enjoyed the chance to see the

jail cells, the of� ces and a tour of the police car. Everyone was so patient and answered all of our many questions. What a great

experience! Thank you for show-ing us what caring community

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Legion Basement for ages 12-18; tickets $3 - avail. at the door.Mar 16 - Legion 60th Anniversary & St. Patricks’s Day Dinner, 5pm @ the Legion. Tickets $8/person.Mar 16 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops. Music: Copper Creek. Tickets - 250-372-0091 or 250-374-2774.Mar 23 - Craft Swap, 10am-noon @ NTVIC. Bring unwanted craft items to swap for wanted items. Info call 250-672-9330Mar 23 - NT Fish & Game Club Wild Game Banquet, 5:30pm @ the Fall Fair Hall. Tickets $25/person, call 250-672-1070.Apr 6 - Young Guns Bullarama & Cabin Fever Dance, 1pm @ NT Agriplex. Tickets at the door.Apr 13-14 - Antique Appraisal Weekend, 10am-5pm @ Little Fort Hall. more info call 250-672-5660.Apr 17 - Slowpitch Coaches meeting. Info call Donna 672-9606.Apr 20 - Curling Club Spring Flea Market, 9am-1pm@ Curling Rink. $10/table - to book call Jane 250-672-9391.Apr 20 - B&D Riding Club Vet Day & Tack Sale @ Fall Fair grounds.Apr 21 - Clearwater Arts Festival @ Clearwater Secondary.Apr 22-Jun 16 - Slowpitch League play. Info call Donna 672-9606.Apr 27 - Dr Art Hister speaks at Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show, 11am.Apr 27-28 - Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show @ NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info call: 250-319-8023.Apr 27-28 - 6th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival @ NT Agriplex. Info call: 250-672-9330.

May 18-19 - B&D Riding Club Horse Show @ Fall Fair groundsMay 24 - Barriere Grad Ceremonies, 6pm @ Curling Rink.May 31-Jun 2 - 4-H Cattle Fitting & Showing Clinic @ NT Agriplex.Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages 12-18, Legion Bsmnt. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681.Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Darcey 250-318-9975.Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels.Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome.Barriere Elementary PAC: 2nd Tues. of mth, 8:45am, call 672-9916.Barriere Fibre Arts. Every Tuesday, 7-9pm at NTVIC, from Oct-Apr. Nominal attendance fee. All welcome.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pmBarriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am--noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message).Barriere Genealogy Club. Meet every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330.Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info on meeting dates contact Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 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. of mth, 5:30pm. Info call 250-672-9943. Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7:30pm, Sept. to May.Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May.Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056.Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875.Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Fri. each mth, Oct - May, 7pm @ Little Fort Community Hall. Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pmLNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Wed. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School.NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm.NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall.Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym, everyone welcome.Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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4 large carrots, peeled & sliced1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tbsps butterIn a 6 quart Dutch oven, Place the beef brisket, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion, bay leaves & salt. Fill pan with water to cover everything plus one inch. Bring to a boil & cook for 20 mins. Skim off any residue that floats to the top. Reduce heat to a simmer & cook for 2 to 3 hours, until meat can be pulled apart with a fork. Once the meat is done, add the cabbage, potatoes & carrots, pressing them down into the liquid. Simmer for an additional 15 mins or until the potatoes are tender. Skim off any oil that comes to the surface. Stir in the butter & parsley. Remove the pot from the heat. Remove meat from the pot & place onto a serving dish & let rest for 15 mins. Also remove vegetables to a bowl & keep warm. Slice meat on the diagonal against the grain. Serve meat on a platter & spoon juices over meat & vegetables. Irish Stew1 tbsp olive oil2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1

1/2” pieces1/2 tsp saltfreshly ground black pepper to taste1 large onion, sliced2 carrots, peeled & cut into large chunks1 parsnip, peeled & cut into large chunks (optional)4 cups water, or as needed3 large potatoes, peeled & quartered1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (optional)1 cup coarsely chopped leekschopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)Heat oil over med. heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add lamb pieces & cook, stirring gently, until evenly browned. Season with salt & pepper. Add the onion, carrots, & parsnips & cook gently alongside the meat for a few mins. Stir in the water. Cover & bring to a boil before turning the heat down to low. Simmer for 1 hour or longer, depending on the cut of meat you used & if it is tender yet. Stir in potatoes, & simmer for 15 to 20 mins, before adding leeks & rosemary. Continue to simmer uncovered, until potatoes are tender but still whole. Serve piping hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.

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Hay for sale: square bales, 2nd cut, grass/alfa mix. 800lb round bales, 1st cut. Del. can be arranged. (250)672-9319

PetsCKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250-998-4697

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Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

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Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

Space for rent/lease340 sqft retail/offi ce space with kitchen right by Riverside Fit-ness Centre and Erica’s retail store, $420/mo. 250-674-0001 or [email protected]

Cottages / CabinsClearwater: Cabin for rent. Avail. immed. $800/mo. Every-thing incl (util, internet, cable TV). Can come furnished or unfurnished. Watauga Village 250-674-2700

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Duplex / 4 PlexBarriere: 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprink-ler. Avail Apr 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041

Barriere: large 1 bdrm apart-ment in quiet neighbour-hood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

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Misc for RentFurnished bachelor suite,incl access to Riverside Fit-ness Centre $675/mo, (inter-net, cable TV). 250-674-0001 or [email protected]

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BORROWING BYLAWTAKE NOTICE that the Council of the District of Barriere is proposing to pass a bylaw which will enable the borrowing of a sum not exceeding $1,200,000 to undertake improvements to the main water line on Barriere Town Road between Station Rd. and just north of Barkley. This upgrade, which will benefit and be paid for by all water system users, would be completed at the same time Barriere Town Rd. is being dug up to install the new wastewater pipes. This will allow the District to complete this work in as cost-effective a manner as possible and at lower than usual borrowing rates. There will be a resulting cost to District property owners of approximately $1300/lot that could either be paid up front or, paid annually with borrowing interest, in the form of a parcel tax for a fifteen year term. In order to proceed with borrowing, Council requires the support of the electors. Qualified electors have until 4:00 pm, April 22, 2013 to advise the District should they feel this matter is of such significance that a referendum should be held. If more than 10% of the electors hold this opinion then Council cannot proceed with borrowing until after a formal referendum takes place. Official Elector Response Forms will be available at the District Office from March 21st, to April 22nd during regular office hours or downloadable from the District website, www.barriere.ca. Proof of elector eligibility will be required through the provision of your full name, residential address and signature. Non-resident property electors must provide the address of the property they own that would be subject to the borrowing charge. Eligible electors must be within the area of the District serviced by municipal water. There are an estimated 1500 eligible electors in the District of Barriere. Colleen Hannigan, CAO/Corporate OfficerDistrict of Barriere


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMarch 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 101

The Council of the District of Barriere officially gives notice that it is considering a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for the Yellowhead Highway Corridor Development Permit Area as designated in the Barriere Official Community Plan. A Public Hearing, to receive input from the public, has been scheduled for 7pm on March 18, 2013 at the “Ridge”, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere BC.

The purpose of this Bylaw is to provide:

a) The establishment of a program to encourage development, revitalization, and beautification within a designated area.

b) To provide the framework within which the Owners may make application to receive the Tax Exemption.

The objectives of the Revitalization Tax Exemption are:

a) To encourage and generate overall economic activity in the designated area of the District.b) To encourage owners to utilize modern technologies to improve the overall efficiencies

within buildings and structures, improving energy and water consumption.c) To encourage owners to improve the general aesthetics within the designated area.d) To provide tax exemption when the objectives listed in (a) to (c) have a direct or indirect

impact on the Assessed Value of the parcel.

For property owners within or near this proposed designation, it is your responsibility to check your property and provide comments, either in writing or in person at the public hearing, regarding any proposed changes or changes you would like to see as part of this comprehensive policy process.

A copy of the complete Draft Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw is available for review on the District’s website (www.barriere.ca) and at the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road).

Written submissions must be received by Monday, March 18, 2013 at 4pm. They can be delivered in person to the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road), by fax (Fax #: 250-672-9708), by email ([email protected]) or by mail (P.O. Box 219, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0)

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BORROWING BYLAWTAKE NOTICE that the Council of the District of Barriere is proposing to pass a bylaw which will enable the borrowing of a sum not exceeding $1,200,000 to undertake improvements to the main water line on Barriere Town Road between Station Rd. and just north of Barkley. This upgrade, which will benefit and be paid for by all water system users, would be completed at the same time Barriere Town Rd. is being dug up to install the new wastewater pipes. This will allow the District to complete this work in as cost-effective a manner as possible and at lower than usual borrowing rates. There will be a resulting cost to District property owners of approximately $1300/lot that could either be paid up front or, paid annually with borrowing interest, in the form of a parcel tax for a fifteen year term. In order to proceed with borrowing, Council requires the support of the electors. Qualified electors have until 4:00 pm, April 22, 2013 to advise the District should they feel this matter is of such significance that a referendum should be held. If more than 10% of the electors hold this opinion then Council cannot proceed with borrowing until after a formal referendum takes place. Official Elector Response Forms will be available at the District Office from March 21st, to April 22nd during regular office hours or downloadable from the District website, www.barriere.ca. Proof of elector eligibility will be required through the provision of your full name, residential address and signature. Non-resident property electors must provide the address of the property they own that would be subject to the borrowing charge. Eligible electors must be within the area of the District serviced by municipal water. There are an estimated 1500 eligible electors in the District of Barriere. Colleen Hannigan, CAO/Corporate OfficerDistrict of Barriere


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMarch 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 101

The Council of the District of Barriere officially gives notice that it is considering a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for the Yellowhead Highway Corridor Development Permit Area as designated in the Barriere Official Community Plan. A Public Hearing, to receive input from the public, has been scheduled for 7pm on March 18, 2013 at the “Ridge”, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere BC.

The purpose of this Bylaw is to provide:

a) The establishment of a program to encourage development, revitalization, and beautification within a designated area.

b) To provide the framework within which the Owners may make application to receive the Tax Exemption.

The objectives of the Revitalization Tax Exemption are:

a) To encourage and generate overall economic activity in the designated area of the District.b) To encourage owners to utilize modern technologies to improve the overall efficiencies

within buildings and structures, improving energy and water consumption.c) To encourage owners to improve the general aesthetics within the designated area.d) To provide tax exemption when the objectives listed in (a) to (c) have a direct or indirect

impact on the Assessed Value of the parcel.

For property owners within or near this proposed designation, it is your responsibility to check your property and provide comments, either in writing or in person at the public hearing, regarding any proposed changes or changes you would like to see as part of this comprehensive policy process.

A copy of the complete Draft Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw is available for review on the District’s website (www.barriere.ca) and at the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road).

Written submissions must be received by Monday, March 18, 2013 at 4pm. They can be delivered in person to the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road), by fax (Fax #: 250-672-9708), by email ([email protected]) or by mail (P.O. Box 219, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0)

CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCHOF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of

Anglicans, United & LutheransAll Are Welcomethe Rev. Brian KrushelO

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Mass - 9amWednesday, Friday

& Saturday Mass - 9amFather Donal O’Reilly

Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY

4818 Annesty Rd.(Across from High School)9:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Sunday Service and

Children’s Sunday SchoolPastor: Lance Naylor

Youth Pastor: James Mason672-0111

www.clabarriere.org

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP R H

Join us for refreshments after the Service672-0111 T 672-9830 anytime

Seventh-day Adventists Meet in the Church of Saint Paul

on Saturday MorningsBible Study - 10:00

Worship Service - 11:30Fellowship Meal - 1:00

Everyone Welcome 672-5332

Rentals

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Transportation

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BORROWING BYLAWTAKE NOTICE that the Council of the District of Barriere is proposing to pass a bylaw which will enable the borrowing of a sum not exceeding $1,200,000 to undertake improvements to the main water line on Barriere Town Road between Station Rd. and just north of Barkley. This upgrade, which will benefit and be paid for by all water system users, would be completed at the same time Barriere Town Rd. is being dug up to install the new wastewater pipes. This will allow the District to complete this work in as cost-effective a manner as possible and at lower than usual borrowing rates. There will be a resulting cost to District property owners of approximately $1300/lot that could either be paid up front or, paid annually with borrowing interest, in the form of a parcel tax for a fifteen year term. In order to proceed with borrowing, Council requires the support of the electors. Qualified electors have until 4:00 pm, April 22, 2013 to advise the District should they feel this matter is of such significance that a referendum should be held. If more than 10% of the electors hold this opinion then Council cannot proceed with borrowing until after a formal referendum takes place. Official Elector Response Forms will be available at the District Office from March 21st, to April 22nd during regular office hours or downloadable from the District website, www.barriere.ca. Proof of elector eligibility will be required through the provision of your full name, residential address and signature. Non-resident property electors must provide the address of the property they own that would be subject to the borrowing charge. Eligible electors must be within the area of the District serviced by municipal water. There are an estimated 1500 eligible electors in the District of Barriere. Colleen Hannigan, CAO/Corporate OfficerDistrict of Barriere, 4936 Barriere Town Road • Phone: (250) 672-9751 • Fax: (250) 672-9708

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OBITUARYF o r e v e r I n O u r H e a r t s

Vic BradfordJanua ry 31 , 1935 – March 7 , 2013

Vic Bradford passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.

He is survived by, and sad-ly missed by his loving wife Marion of 57 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory, four daughters: Darlene (Brian) Mikalishen, Gwen (Ralph) Sloan, San-dy (David) Mikalishen and Brenda Bradford. Along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his sister Lil (Hec-tor) Ethier and brother Stan (Marg) Bradford.

Predeceased by his parents Anna and William Bradford; two sisters Jessie and Mary; brothers Bob, Albert, Jim and Harold Bradford; sisters in-

law Fanny and Irene. Vic was born in Williams

Lake and was raised in Bridge Lake and Barriere area. He drove a low-bed, hauling heavy equipment, lumber and logs. Vic eventually owned his own gravel truck which he enjoyed

working until his retirement.The family wishes to ex-

tend a sincere “Thank You” to all the nurses on 7th in the dialysis unit at the Royal In-land Hospital.

Memorial donations would be gratefully accepted in Vic’s memory to the R.I.H Foun-dation, Kidney Dialysis Unit, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops BC V2C 2T1

The Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 15, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in Kam-loops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, Kam-loops, B.C.

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The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s Ambassador Pro-gram Committee say they are excited to now begin accepting new Ambassador Candidates for the 2013 year.

The program is open to any young lady enrolled in grades 9 through 11, who is a resident of the North Thomp-son Valley.

“We are very proud of this wonderful program and the positive effects it has on the lives of one of our most valuable as-sets…our youth,” say the committee.

The NTFFRA Ambassador Program is geared towards building self-con� -dence, personal awareness and self-moti-vation, all the while having “a whole lot of fun”. The committee stresses that this is not a “beauty contest” or a “most pop-ular girl contest”, rather a search for the newest Youth Ambassadors to proudly represent the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo and the entire North Thomp-son Valley.

As the NTFFRA approaches its 64th anniversary the Ambassador Program continues on with the Queen Pageant that was started in 1949. With a new name, and a number of improvements made to the curriculum in 2012, the pro-gram is now up to modern day standards, without losing its valued traditions.

Candidates will be provided with training in a number of areas, includ-ing public speaking, hair and skin care,

modelling, hip hop dancing, resume writing, proper etiquette and history. Some travelling, as a group will be a part of the schedule as well. There are also a number of bursaries available to the can-didates who take part in the program.

The committee also notes they are sensitive to the � nancial burdens that are very much a reality for some; therefore, the cost to both the candidates and their families is kept minimal. Fund raising, community service and many wonder-ful sponsors are the biggest part of the program’s success.

A Recruitment Committee will be at-tending Clearwater Secondary School on March 14, and Barriere Second-ary School on March 15, to invite any young ladies interested in participating in this year’s program. The committee will provide those that attend with in-formation on the program and registra-tion forms to take home for their par-ents to read.

On March 24, at 4 p.m. in the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere the Committee and Reigning 2012/2013 Ambassadors will be hosting a ‘Meet and Greet’ to discuss all aspects and guidelines of the program, and to answer any questions anyone may have.

Interested 2013 Ambassador candi-dates and their parents/guardians must both attend.

Completed registration forms can be handed in during that time although you will have until April 1, for them to

be submitted. Please note that no late entries will be accepted.

The Ambassador committee say they are very much looking forward to this upcoming year and sincerely look for-ward to meeting all of their new can-didates. The first public event with the

new candidates will be Banner Night and an Apron Auction, on Apr. 25, at the Barriere Lions Hall.

For more information about the program, contact Shyanne Johnson at 250-672-9240, or Diane Metz at 250-672-0273.

2013 Fall Fair Ambassador candidates wanted

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association is currently inviting young ladies who wish to participate in the 2013 Ambassador Program (previously called the Queen Pageant, to call one of the telephone numbers in this article. Pictured is the 2012/2013 royalty (l to r) Vice-Ambassador Kaitlain Chantler, Ambassador Aliya Bieber and Vice-Ambassador Alisha Gotro.


The North Thompson Fall Fair and



VICTORIA – The B.C. government has withdrawn legisla-tion to overhaul its system of Crown forest licences, after protests that it would give too much con-trol to forest compa-nies.

The amendments would have given the forests minister authority to convert licences to cut a cer-tain volume of tim-ber into area-based licences, to give com-panies greater incen-tive to invest in forest management.

“Clearly there are very significant ben-efits to area-based management,” For-ests Minister Steve Thomson said Tues-day. “But there has also been a lot of misinformation and perceptions created

around what it is and what it isn’t.”

Thomson an-nounced the pro-posed change after a special committee toured northern B.C. last year to study the effect of the pine bee-tle epidemic in the B.C. Interior. He said the delay of the legis-lation will not inter-fere with the rebuild-ing of the Burns Lake sawmill destroyed by an explosion and fire

in January, 2012.The B.C. govern-

ment already has authority to award area-based licences to local governments and aboriginal com-munities. Commit-ments by six Burns Lake-area aboriginal bands were a key part of the decision by Oregon-based Hampton Affiliates to rebuild the mill.

Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson organized a protest against the change, urging people to contact Thomson and ask for the de-lay. Simpson said the government was offering the change for the Burns Lake mill, but other forest companies would de-mand the same thing.

The result would be a series of region-al monopolies over Crown forest resourc-es that would push out independent mill owners who don’t have large forest li-cences, Simpson pre-dicted. He compared it to a similar change in coastal forest li-cences to Tree Farm Licences (TFLs), which was opposed by H.R MacMillan, B.C.’s first chief for-ester, in the 1950s.

Extending TFLs into the Interior would lead to the same result that has been seen on the B.C. coast, with most mills shut down and the forest degraded to second growth with low commercial value, Simpson said.

Forest tenure change pulled back

VICTORIA – The

File photo;

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-tions Minister Steve Thomson

(L to r) Sisters Jill Dunbar and Joanne Petersen of Barriere, were spotted at the recent Kamloops Cowboy Festival. The pair were marketing Eco Nets to horse-men and livestock producers, reporting a very good response to their product at the festival. Eco Nets are small mesh, slow feed hay nets for horses, ponies and other grazing animals. In the photo the sisters are sitting on a square bale that is inside an Eco Net.

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Words fall short of expressing how much the Dick Ross family appreciate the love, support and generosity shown by friends during Dick’s illness and passing away. Your kindness will never be forgotten. It is such a diffi cult time for all of us but the presence of so many at his funeral service was a true testament of the love he had for people of all ages and of course the love of his life “The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association”.

The Medical care and attention that Dick received over the course of four months was second to none... Barriere, Royal Inland Hospital 7 North, Vancouver General Hospital Cardiac Intensive Care and Cardiac Floor. And the place as close to Heaven that he could have been without actually being there ... The Marjory Willoughby Snowden House ... Doctors, Nurses, Caregivers, Volunteers and Staff.

To all the wonderful caring people that paid tributes to Dick; helped prepare the beef on a bun and sandwiches, all the goodies, the setting up of the Fall Fair Hall, all the snow removal from the grounds and Rodeo Arena, parking attendants, getting horses ready, the compassion and support of the North Thompson Funeral Service Directors and the list goes on ... we tip our hats and send our love and thank you to each and every one of you.

Eventually our tears will be replaced with smiles

to remember thegood times

To all the wonderful caring people that paid tributes to Dick; To all the wonderful caring people that paid tributes to Dick; helped prepare the beef on a bun and sandwiches, all the helped prepare the beef on a bun and sandwiches, all the goodies, the setting up of the Fall Fair Hall, goodies, the setting up of the Fall Fair Hall, all the snow removal from the grounds and Rodeo Arena, parking attendants, getting horses ready, the compassion and support of the North Thompson Funeral Service Directors and the list goes on ... we tip our hats and send our love and thank you to each and every one of you.

Eventually our tears will be replaced with smiles

Expo & Trade ShowCelebrating the Rural Lifestyle

April27 & 28

2013 9am to 5pm

Daily

4872 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere, British Columbia Five minutes off Highway 5: turn east off Highway 5 onto Barriere Town Road, then turn north onto Dunn Lake Road

Join Us As We Present A Showcase On Everything Related To Rural Living!• Home Building and Alternative Energies • The Nuts and Bolts of Agriculture • Sport and Recreation • Healthy Living

• Transportation, RV’s & Boats • Gardening and Landscaping • Celebration of Art with over 25 booths • Food Action

• Youth and the Young at Heart • Pet Products and Dog Agility • Story Tell ing For All Ages • Feature Speakers

• Workshops & Demonstrations • Fun For Kids • Door Prizes • Contests • Giveaways • Concessions

• Musical Entertainment

Feature Speaker: Dr. Art Hister

Hear what Dr. Art has to say about health and wellness, on Saturday, Apri l 27, 11 a.m.

Dr. Art Hister is a well known authority on health and wellness, and is also Global TV’s Morning News Health Expert.

Admission Per Day: $5.00 for Adults • $3.00 for

Seniors & Students12 years and under Free

For More Information or to Reserve Your Trade Show Booth Space contact:Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023 • email: [email protected] • www.ruralexpobarriere.com

Hosted at: The North Thompson Agriplex and Fall Fair Facility

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