Barriere Star Journal, May 30, 2013

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New outreach clinic now

available for MS patientsTwo days a month

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Barriere grads take $100,000

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Twelve months of � rst year accomplishments for Barriere babies born in 2012 was celebrated at a birthday party at the Seniors Hall on Friday, May 24. Eight babies were able to attend of the 12 born in the community that year. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and siblings shared in the luncheon, games and crafts, draw for prizes, and the yummy ‘� rst birthday’ cake that was served up with ice cream. The annual event is sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services, with help from Success By Six and the Barriere and District Senior’s Society. Babies pictured with parents and grandparents are: (l to r) Liam Murphy, Faith Healey, Ray Van Sickle, Eric Fraser, Lalah Kennedy, Austin Hunt, Reese Wright, and Sophia Kennedy.

Babies of 2012 Luncheon

Barriere borrowing referendum fails by

just 14 votes

By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

A referendum vote in the Dis-trict of Barriere to authorize bor-rowing of up to $1,200,000 for the proposed water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road was defeated by just 14 votes.

Out of a total 1,377 property owners eligible to vote in the refer-endum, only 28.1 per cent took the time to cast a ballot. The � nal count on Saturday, May 24, for Borrow-ing Bylaw No. 102 showed 338 bal-lots counted, with 201 “NO” votes, and 187 “YES” votes.

District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys commented, ”The results are disappointing for two reasons. One, is that there were so few that voted, and two, that the

result was negative.” The Star/Journal asked the may-

or to clarify reports that there was confusion at the polling station for some voters regarding who was eli-gible to vote, or not?

Humphreys answered that he had received calls on the Saturday and the Monday from people who had questions about the voting pro-cedures at the polling station.

“Council has been made aware that during the election some mis-takes in procedure could have oc-curred,” said the Mayor, “With le-gal advice these concerns have been turned over to the elections return-ing of� cer, Ms. Colleen Hannigan.”

Voters have seven days from May 24, 2013, to � le a motion in court for a judicial review should they deem one necessary.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Construction of the new Subway outlet with an outdoor patio seating area at the Esso in Barriere is now complete, and owner/manager Gurjani Gill says they will be open for business the beginning of next week. “Our � rst 50 local customers will receive a free subway,” says Gill, “People need to watch for the ‘Open Now’ sign, it could go up anytime from Monday on.”

Gill says his Subway franchise will be the third in B.C.’s Interior to have a drive-thru attached, and the drive-thru side should be ready to service travel-ling customers from within their vehicles within a few weeks.

Pictured (l-r): All smiles at the completion of the inside portion of the new Subway, are owner/manager Gurjani Gill, with Armco Construction contrac-tors, Rob Kerslake and Steve Noble. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Subway opening next week

A referendum vote in the Dis-

Legal council sought on voting procedure

Watch for the 2013 Graduation

Supplement that will be

included with our June 6

issue.

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By Jeff NagelBlack Press

The senior federal Conserva-tive cabinet minister from B.C. is calling on Senator Mike Duffy to resign in the wake of a grow-ing scandal over improper repay-ment of expenses.

Heritage Minister James Moore, the MP for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, told CTV Tuesday Duffy should re-sign altogether.

Duffy has already quit the Conservative caucus in the Sen-ate after the disclosure that Nigel Wright, chief of staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, gave the embattled senator a cheque for $90,000 to repay expenses that may have been improperly claimed.

Wright has since resigned his post.

Under pressure to provide a public explanation of what happened, Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper spoke to his caucus Tuesday morning in front of the

media, who weren’t permitted to ask questions.

Harper said he was “not hap-py” and “very upset” about the conduct of some parliamentar-ians and of his own of� ce, before leaving for South America on a trade mission.

“Anyone who wants to use public of� ce for their own bene� t should make other plans or bet-ter yet leave this room,” Harper said.

He said he didn’t get into poli-tics to defend the Senate, a refer-ence to his long-standing posi-tion it should be reformed as an elected body.

The NDP Opposition have called for an RCMP investiga-tion and the federal ethics com-missioner is investigating.

The Senate’s con� ict of inter-est code forbids senators from accepting any gift or bene� t “that could reasonably be con-sidered to relate to the senator’s position.”

The Parliament of Canada Act speci� es that senators may

not receive compensation “for services rendered ... in relation to any bill, proceeding, contract, claim, controversy, charge, ac-cusation, arrest or other matter before the Senate or the House of Commons.” Those who offer such compensation may be liable to imprisonment for up to a year.

Two other senators have also quit the Conservative caucus amid ongoing expense audits.

Criticism of the ethical fail-ures of Duffy and Wright have ruf� ed Conservative ranks across Canada, including in B.C., where the party holds 21 seats.

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Premier Christy Clark says the B.C. leg-islature will be recalled this summer to pass the government’s pre-election budget, which promises to balance the books after four years of de� cits.

Clark spoke to a gathering of B.C. Liberal candidates at a Vancouver hotel Thursday, including those who didn’t join the 50-member caucus.

Thanking the unsuc-cessful ones, she re-minded them that she too lost her bid to win a seat in Vancouver-Point Grey.

Clark indicated ear-lier that the legislature would not be recalled until she has a seat, which would require a by-election. She has said several B.C. Liber-al MLAs have offered to step aside to give her a seat, but the decision won’t be made until the � nal vote tally is in for all 85 constituencies at

the end of May.Preliminary results

of the May 14 election have the B.C. Liber-als with 50 seats, the NDP 33 and the Green Party one. Delta South independent Vicki Huntington was also re-elected.

Clark renewed her campaign promises to press for the devel-opment of lique� ed natural gas in northern B.C., to restrict gov-ernment spending and “� nd labour peace in our classrooms” while

beginning to pay down the growing provincial debt.

Clark told reporters after the speech that the election result gives her a mandate to pursue a 10-year agreement with the B.C. Teachers’ Fed-eration, with contract talks with the school districts’ bargaining agent set to resume next week.

“There will be calls to spend money,” Clark said. “For the next little while, our answer to most of those ques-tions has to be no, not now.”

With several munic-ipal council members elected as B.C. Liberal MLAs, Clark said they have the option to take unpaid leave from their council duties rather than resign and trigger local by-elections.

Heritage Minister James Moore

MP Moore calls for Duffy to quit Senate

The senior federal Conserva-

Clark wants pre-election budget passed this summer

Premier Christy

Shop locally and support the economy in your own community!

Mosdell receives prestigious awardThe Governor General’s Award for the 2011-2012 academic school year

was presented by Barriere Secondary School principal Jonathan Brady

to 2012 graduate Mason Mosdell during the 2013 graduation ceremonies

in Barriere on May 23.


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The Kamloops SPCA has changed our name! A name change was long overdue: we serve more than just the Kamloops area, and the Community Council decided that it was high time that our name reflected that. So we are now the Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA. One of our service areas is Barriere, and we are hoping to have more of a presence in the community over the coming year.

As a start, the Kamloops and Dis-trict Branch of the BCSPCA were in-vited to have a booth at the Rural Liv-ing Expo and Trade

Show in Barriere last month. We had a great time – what a wonderful first year for the event. I was one of the volunteers that weekend, and I found that everyone I spoke to was very welcoming, which I’m sure is no sur-prise to residents of the area.

We’d love to at-tend other events in the community, so if you have an event you’d like to invite us to, please contact me at [email protected]. I’m the chair of the Com-munity Council, and we’re looking for-ward to being more involved in the lo-cal community, so let me know if there

are opportunities we shouldn’t be missing.

The editor of the Star/Journal has kindly invited us to submit regular ar-ticles, so we’re go-ing to be in better touch. If you have questions or article ideas, please email me at the above ad-dress. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Lindsay Curry, chair of the Community Council for the Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA.

SPCA wants to be in better touch with the communities they service

North Thompson Star/Journal

Beginning in June, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in Kamloops and the surrounding re-gion will have the opportunity to access care closer to home at a new outreach clinic based at Royal Inland Hospital.

MS is an unpredictable, often disabling dis-ease of the central nervous system. Due to the complex nature of MS, patients require the ex-pertise of a neurologist and specially trained nurse.

The Kamloops outreach clinic represents an expansion in service, allowing patients who would ordinarily have travelled to Kelowna or the Lower Mainland the option of being seen at Royal Inland for a consultation with local neurologist Dr. Mudassir Iqbal.

A nurse from the MS clinic at Kelowna Gen-eral Hospital will travel once a month for two days to support Kamloops area patients. The MS clinic in Kelowna will continue to provide day-to-day support for all MS patients within Interior Health.

“Patients from the western region of In-terior Health, including the Cariboo, North

Thompson, and the Shuswap, now have the op-portunity to see a neurologist in Kamloops for consultations instead of travelling to Kelowna or the lower mainland,” says Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree.

There are currently approximately 800 MS patients living within Interior Health. About one third of these patients reside within the re-gion served by Royal Inland.

“A Kamloops-based clinic is an option we have long advocated for,” says Dr. Paul Dagg, Chair of the MS Society Kamloops Chapter. “We know for many patients travelling long distances can be not only inconvenient but also challenging to manage depending on their symptoms.”

The outreach clinic will use space in the Cancer Clinic on the eighth � oor of Royal In-land and will serve approximately 10 patients per day. The � rst appointments will occur June 5/6.

The current physician referral and diagnosis process will not change.

Demand will be monitored and evaluated during the � rst year of the outreach clinic’s operation.

New outreach clinic now available for MS patientsOnce a month for two days in Kamloops

SPCA wants to be in better touch

BCWF Conservation awardThe North Thompson Fish and Game Society have received a second place plaque for the BC Wildlife Federation 2012 Roderick Haig-Brown Memorial Completed Project Conservation Award and a cheque for $200. The award is for the Society’s Gorman Lake Dock project. Pictured is Society president Mel Schmidt (r) presenting the trophy to member Ben Theissen who, along with Ray Foucault, worked on the project. This prestigious BCWF award recognizes the accomplishments of a club whose recently completed conservation project, bene� ting either � sh or wildlife, is deemed most worthy.



By Jeff NagelBlack Press

The senior federal Conserva-tive cabinet minister from B.C. is calling on Senator Mike Duffy to resign in the wake of a grow-ing scandal over improper repay-ment of expenses.

Heritage Minister James Moore, the MP for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, told CTV Tuesday Duffy should re-sign altogether.

Duffy has already quit the Conservative caucus in the Sen-ate after the disclosure that Nigel Wright, chief of staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, gave the embattled senator a cheque for $90,000 to repay expenses that may have been improperly claimed.

Wright has since resigned his post.

Under pressure to provide a public explanation of what happened, Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper spoke to his caucus Tuesday morning in front of the

media, who weren’t permitted to ask questions.

Harper said he was “not hap-py” and “very upset” about the conduct of some parliamentar-ians and of his own of� ce, before leaving for South America on a trade mission.

“Anyone who wants to use public of� ce for their own bene� t should make other plans or bet-ter yet leave this room,” Harper said.

He said he didn’t get into poli-tics to defend the Senate, a refer-ence to his long-standing posi-tion it should be reformed as an elected body.

The NDP Opposition have called for an RCMP investiga-tion and the federal ethics com-missioner is investigating.

The Senate’s con� ict of inter-est code forbids senators from accepting any gift or bene� t “that could reasonably be con-sidered to relate to the senator’s position.”

The Parliament of Canada Act speci� es that senators may

not receive compensation “for services rendered ... in relation to any bill, proceeding, contract, claim, controversy, charge, ac-cusation, arrest or other matter before the Senate or the House of Commons.” Those who offer such compensation may be liable to imprisonment for up to a year.

Two other senators have also quit the Conservative caucus amid ongoing expense audits.

Criticism of the ethical fail-ures of Duffy and Wright have ruf� ed Conservative ranks across Canada, including in B.C., where the party holds 21 seats.

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Premier Christy Clark says the B.C. leg-islature will be recalled this summer to pass the government’s pre-election budget, which promises to balance the books after four years of de� cits.

Clark spoke to a gathering of B.C. Liberal candidates at a Vancouver hotel Thursday, including those who didn’t join the 50-member caucus.

Thanking the unsuc-cessful ones, she re-minded them that she too lost her bid to win a seat in Vancouver-Point Grey.

Clark indicated ear-lier that the legislature would not be recalled until she has a seat, which would require a by-election. She has said several B.C. Liber-al MLAs have offered to step aside to give her a seat, but the decision won’t be made until the � nal vote tally is in for all 85 constituencies at

the end of May.Preliminary results

of the May 14 election have the B.C. Liber-als with 50 seats, the NDP 33 and the Green Party one. Delta South independent Vicki Huntington was also re-elected.

Clark renewed her campaign promises to press for the devel-opment of lique� ed natural gas in northern B.C., to restrict gov-ernment spending and “� nd labour peace in our classrooms” while

beginning to pay down the growing provincial debt.

Clark told reporters after the speech that the election result gives her a mandate to pursue a 10-year agreement with the B.C. Teachers’ Fed-eration, with contract talks with the school districts’ bargaining agent set to resume next week.

“There will be calls to spend money,” Clark said. “For the next little while, our answer to most of those ques-tions has to be no, not now.”

With several munic-ipal council members elected as B.C. Liberal MLAs, Clark said they have the option to take unpaid leave from their council duties rather than resign and trigger local by-elections.

Heritage Minister James Moore

MP Moore calls for Duffy to quit Senate

The senior federal Conserva-

Clark wants pre-election budget passed this summer

Premier Christy

Shop locally and support the economy in your own community!

Mosdell receives prestigious awardThe Governor General’s Award for the 2011-2012 academic school year

was presented by Barriere Secondary School principal Jonathan Brady

to 2012 graduate Mason Mosdell during the 2013 graduation ceremonies

in Barriere on May 23.


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OPINION The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

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Editor ia l ; by Keith McNeill, editor Clearwater Times

Wells Gray Heritage Year already is a big deal. And it could be a major turning point in the history of the North Thompson Valley.

Upper Clearwater naturalist Trevor Goward and Thompson Rivers Uni-versity dean of science Tom Dickinson have put together a distinguished list of speakers and lecturers to host the Heritage Year’s events.

Last fall they started with Dr. Cathie Hickson, the geologist whose work on the volcanoes of Wells Gray Park would be the central core of any ap-plication for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the park. Subjects of other sessions included the fish of Wells Gray Park with forests minis-try biologist Steve Maricle, the Upper Clearwater schoolhouse with former students Clara Ritcey, Hazel Wadlegger and Ellen Ferguson, a review of moose research done in the park with Frank Ritcey (son of moose biologist Ralph Ritcey), and an exploration of the trails near Third Canyon by Trevor Goward.

Those were just a warm-up for what is to come this year, from what Goward says. A finalized schedule of events and speakers will be released during the ceremony planned for Friday at 11 a.m. to officially start con-struction of TRU’s Wells Gray Wilderness Field Station near Upper Clear-water Hall.

Incidentally, the writer of this editorial advocated establishing a research and education center for Wells Gray Park when he was a reporter with the Times in the mid-1980s.

Until the list of names is nailed down Goward was reluctant to speak about it, except to say that Wade Davis will be just the first of several well-known personalities willing to contribute their time to Wells Gray World Heritage Year.

The series is expected to wind up with world famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman officially opening the wilderness center on Oct. 6.

Also part of Wells Gray Heritage Year will be the Harkayee Treasure Hunt. This activity will be based on a strange creature mentioned in the memoirs of the late Charlie Shook, a former Wells Gray Park ranger. Par-ticipants will have two levels of difficulty to chose from: one for families and the other for the more adventurous. Rules and the first clues for the treasure hunt will be released as part of Friday’s opening ceremonies.

Speak to the Wild in September will see several dozen well-known writers and scientists gather to collectively create a book about Wells Gray Park.

All in all, Wells Gray World Heritage Year should increase how much is known about the park, and how much that knowledge is shared with local residents and the rest of the world.

*Editor’s note: Following the ceremony on Friday, participants will join Wade Davis in an in-person conversation. Take a lunch, water and walking shoes for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Don’t paint all Senators with same brush says McLeod

To the editor;This past week I have

heard from constituents expressing their outrage over recent events in-volving four Senators and the former Chief of Staff in the Prime Min-ister’s Of� ce. Firstly, I hope the actions of these few individuals don’t lead you to paint all Senators with the same brush. We are fortunate to have Sena-tors like Nancy Greene Raine who are dedicat-ed to serving the people of British Columbia and Canada with integ-rity and honour.

In regards to the re-cent allegations, all tax-payers are rightfully in-

tolerant of any abuse of their hard earned dol-lars, and this case is no different. I am equally frustrated and unhappy with these allegations of abuse of public funds. I am troubled that Parlia-ment is constrained by a set of legislative rules that do not allow us to remove someone from public of� ce for a breach of trust. However, if someone is in contra-vention of the law there are a number of actions that can be taken.

As this situation continues to unfold, we must understand that one of Canada’s found-ing values is that of fair and due process under

the law. This is a situa-tion that is currently be-ing investigated by the Ethics Commissioner, independent auditors and the RCMP. We all anxiously await their � ndings in order to fully understand who is ul-timately responsible. It is important that in the name of fair and due process we allow the truth to be uncovered, and to take appropriate action based on the facts once they are known.

In the meantime the Supreme Court of Can-ada is reviewing a refer-ence by Parliament as to whether the reforms we have proposed to the Senate can be accom-

plished by Parliament alone, and to rule on options for abolishing the Senate completely. These reforms are in-tended to hold the Sen-ate to a higher standard of accountability. The Supreme Court decision is expected to come out this fall.

At the end of the day, there is no excuse for any individual who holds public of� ce to claim ignorance of the law. If an individual at the highest level of gov-ernment doesn’t abide by the rules, they simply aren’t � t for the posi-tion.

Sincerely,Cathy McLeod MP

You Again?by Rick Lime

What I like about this town the mostIt’s more friendly than ones down the coast

Folks’ll ask you “What’s new?”In th’ AG checkout queue

Though you just spoke while fetching the post

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World Heritage Year could be a major turning point

Al KirkwoodPublisher

Jill HaywardEditor

Margaret HoubenOffice Clerk

Lisa QuidingProduction

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To the editor;Congratulations to

Terry Lake on election day. Seasoned work-ers are usually the best.

Unfortunately, the Clearwater round-about is a stupid de-cision, ICBC and the DOT should know better.

Clearwater deserves better, keep families safe. Truckers from the

coast or from the huge industrial area from the north do not want to be slowed, time is money. Be progressive, you have the opportu-nity, leave rights of way for four lanes. Enhance the frontage roads and install an overpass.

The coast seems to love them, why can’t we. Remember, this is a major arterial high-way - blockage in the

middle is senseless, keep the traf� c � ow-ing.

Concerned CitizenDC MillerLouis Creek, B.C.

Concern over Clearwater roundabout

To the editor;Regarding the ‘Nomadic

gophers cause neighbourhood con� ict’ letter to the editor on your May 16 issue.

I took a week to reply to this letter. I wanted to think a bit be-fore speaking. I am not named speci� cally in Mr. Stone’s letter but the mention of the shared chain link fence leaves absolute-ly no doubt as to the object of his comments.

Since when is the � rst pre-ferred method of contacting a next door neighbour about a perceived con� ict to write a let-ter to the local paper?

First, how does anyone tell in which direction the gophers are in� ltrating? For all I know they are coming from Mr. Stone’s property onto mine, and not the other way around. Perhaps an alien (extra-terrestrial) is con-trolling the movements of the nomadic gopher invasion.

There is just as much proof of that as there is of Mr. Stone’s assertions that I am responsible for the gophers “invading” his property.

Worthy to note that there is a small acreage on the opposite side of his property, and a 40 or more acre hay � eld across the road from his house, as well as at least two other properties ad-jacent to or connecting to these, all of which have abundant go-pher populations.

Are we to assume that the gophers damaging his property only come from my side? If I am responsible for wild crea-tures tunnelling underground am I also responsible for the wild deer?

Second, to what “adaman-cy” is Mr. Stone referring? Up to the moment I read his letter in the newspaper I was totally unaware that there was any-thing more than the normal problem that gophers have caused, no doubt for hundreds of years. How am I responsible for suppressing the “nomadic gopher”?

Nomadic is a good term here, as to the best of my knowledge the gopher is a wild (that is not domestic or farm raised) animal and knows nothing of property lines. Is Mr. Stone suggesting I am feeding or otherwise en-couraging the epidemic? I have no piles of lumber or junk near our shared chain link fence line that could give these varmints an above ground hiding place. I have no recently excavated large area of ground to tempt them with relatively easy burrowing areas. ‘Epidemic’ is another good word to use as the gophers seem worse here this year than in my previous six summers in the North Thompson Valley. I believe the gopher population runs in cycles like that.

Google gopher control and you will � nd literally hundreds of (non!) solutions and ways to spend hundreds, if not thou-sands of dollars on attempting to eradicate the pest.

Even if I wanted to interfere with nature, which is almost al-ways a bad idea and a waste of time, it probably would not work. As to legal action, go ahead and try it. Wild animals running tunnels around the neighborhood are not mine, and certainly

not my responsibility.I did more research than

just googling gopher control. I asked the TNRD about this complaint. They have no by-law but suggested I contact the Agricultural Ministry. They got back to me with the in-formation that they could not regulate such a problem. If Mr. Stone wanted to contact them they would be glad to give him information on how to trap go-phers, but they say it is not my responsibility.

Another referral to the Min-istry Of Environment. A Wild-life Biologist said there are no Provincial regulations regard-ing controlling wild gophers, only local bylaws.

As noted earlier, the TNRD has no such bylaw. The biolo-gist further informed me that the North American Pocket Gopher is a class B pest and it is therefore legal to kill them to protect your property. Not my problem, just be sure you be-have legally in killing them.

So far, the best advice I’ve gotten is to ignore Mr. Stone’s letter as not being worthy of comment. Having written and sent this, I obviously have cho-sen to ignore that advice.

At this point I don’t think I will handle any more of this in public. I don’t know if the Star/Journal will print all, or even any, of this long reply. Not im-portant.

If I feel harassed anymore, I will simply contact my insur-ance company and ask their lawyers to deal with it.Rick WeikLouis Creek, B.C.

In� ltrating gophers still a subject for comment

Concern over Clearwater roundabout

To the editor;Thank you to our Barriere, Cleawa-

ter and other area horse enthusiasts. We were absolutely thrilled to have all of you at our First Idic15 Poker Ride Fundraiser last weekend even though the weather was a bit wet.

To our virtual hand supporters we thank you also from our hearts for your support even though you could not be there in person. To the mem-bers of The Back Country Horsemen of BC camped at our starting point, you were so gracious and supporting, a big thank you.

Thank you to Butch and Connie Falk who generously supplied maps for our riders. The Fishtrap Equine campsite is a wonderful venue, and many hours of labour from the local Back Country Horsemen and team is evident. Thanks to our area mer-chants: Barriere IDA, Country Feeds,

Jill Dunbar, and Eco Nets/Joanne Peterson for your gratefully received raf� e items. Thank you to Lisa at the Star/Journal for your wonderful imag-ination and poster, The Star/Journal for your support, Eileen and the Petro Canada Team for your wonderful contributions, and to the Horse Barn for your generous donation.

We are so much closer to reaching our goal of having enough to fund our � rst Microgrant to bring together our group of 12 medical specialists whom will strive to write management proto-cols for medical issues with our Idic15 children.

We will have the 2nd Poker Ride in September, and for more information or to keep up to date, please visit us online http://www.idic15canada.ca Therese McKirdy and Lori Eisehauer, Founders, Idic15

Idic15 poker ride says thanks

Poetry not impededA broken arm didn’t stop area teen, Rae-Lee Fraser, from participat-ing in the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the fairgrounds in Barriere last month. Fraser is the 2013 Kam-loops Cowboy Festival Country 103 Rising Star Award winner for her original poetry, of which she gave read-ings during the Expo’s Coffeehouse Storytell-ing sessions.

To the editor;

ter and other area horse enthusiasts. We were absolutely thrilled to have all of you at our First Idic15 Poker Ride Fundraiser last weekend even though the weather was a bit wet.

thank you also from our hearts for your support even though you could not be there in person. To the mem-bers of The Back Country Horsemen of BC camped at our starting point, you were so gracious and supporting, a big thank you.

Falk who generously supplied maps for our riders. The Fishtrap Equine campsite is a wonderful venue, and many hours of labour from the local Back Country Horsemen and team is evident. Thanks to our area mer-chants: Barriere IDA, Country Feeds,

Idic15 poker ride says thanks

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UPCOMING EVENTSJune 10 : Ladies Auxilliary meeting, 1pm

June 15: Father’s Day Steak Supper celebration, $8/ea, dancing too June 18 : Executive meeting, 6:30pm/General meeting, 7pm

NOTICE The District of Barriere 2012 Annual Report

will be available for public inspection at the District of Barriere office located at 4936 Barriere Town Road between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday as of Thursday, May 30, 2013. At the June 17, 2013 Regular Council Meeting, Council will consider the Annual Report as well as any comments or questions from the public regarding the report. Colleen Hannigan, CAODistrict of Barriere


Elected of� cials and how the voter sees them

First of all I want to say thanks to the 388 residents that came out to vote in the referen-dum. It was on a busy grad weekend and a lot of people had visi-tors to entertain plus students needing help to get ready for their ceremonies. Exercising your right to vote is an important part of the process.

The Barriere Sec-ondary School gradu-ation ceremony was an unquali� ed success once again. There was a really great turnout of family and friends to watch the graduates receive their awards. The school staff and volunteers did a great job of keeping things organized. The eve-ning � owed along wonderfully with a few humorous moments to make things memo-rable.

Local politics seem to be a strange and not always consistent lot of issues of varying importance, individual opinions on such is-sues and a plethora of problems that seem to have no real hope of being � xed.

If a politician speaks out and says that they are annoyed by something they are labelled as being too snarky. If they try to get along with every-one they are accused of being too ‘wishy

washy’ on the issues.Let’s be honest, it is

far easier to be a popu-lar politician. Get seen out helping plant � ow-ers, wander around with a weed whipper (you don’t have to use it, just be seen with it), be friendly to the vol-unteers, pack a young one around the park and you are the guy everyone wants to be around. People go home feeling that they can trust you to do what is the best thing for everyone.

Popularity is a great thing. Along with a large family it can get you elected should you choose to run for an elected position. The trouble starts when those elected because they are popular poli-ticians, are faced with some unpopular deci-sions to be made. These decisions might involve borrowing money or raising taxes. These would be not popular topics with some resi-dents. Add that these unhappy residents are the most vocal resi-dents and what will the “I need to be popular politician” do? Will they stand up for what is the right decision, one that was passed by Council unanimously or � ip � op in their de-cision to try and retain their popularity with the people status?

It comes down to

a matter of personal resolve and integrity. Sadly some politicians both present and past think that the sup-posed art of subter-fuge and telling out and out lies to garner favour is a tool to be used when needed to ultimately get their way. They don’t care what is right or even logical. They want to make their supporters happy and retain their own popularity. This behaviour is distaste-ful when a currently elected of� cial does it. It is particularly oner-ous when former poli-ticians resort to these antics for no good reason other than to see their name in the paper. Well, that and have some folks claim to agree with them I suppose. That and the overwhelming need for popularity coming into play.

Lately there have been some missteps happen. The � rst has to do with the num-bers used to calculate the taxation rates. This required the tax bylaw to be repealed and read

again. This has been done at the last few council meetings.

The next was that the tax notices have the Home Owner Grant in the wrong place on the form, and for some residents it looks like they have to pay more than they should. If your tax notice does not look correct to you please take it to the District of� ce and staff will do what is required to � x the problem.

Problems like these do happen. Some think that they should just be � xed, and hope-fully nobody will no-tice. We need to not only � x such issues, but we need to let people know that the problem has been dealt with. It is far worse to have someone come to a council meeting sometime in the future and accuse council of trying to hide some-thing. Transparency and accountability are certainly far easier to accomplish than lies and deceit.

Once again, thanks to all that voted. Your opinion counts.

As the Mayor

sees it...with

District of Barriere Mayor

Bill Humphreys

By Margaret HoubenNorth Thompson Star/Journal

There are a number of different web sites out there on the internet for the avid genealogist. Some with lists of family trees, others with other in-teresting tidbits of information. One such site is � ndagrave.com. This site lists cemeteries around the world, each with a list of everyone buried there. It is a ‘work in progress’, and relies on individuals updating and adding new names, both of cemeteries and of those interred. The Barriere cemetery is listed, as is the cemetery in Little Fort, and the cemetery in Dar� eld. The one in Louis Creek (near the old Tolko mill site) is not listed.

The site also allows anyone to add

pictures of the people listed, pictures of their gravestone, and information, including obituaries, about the people.

The Barriere Genealogy group have volunteered to assist with up-dating the Barriere Cemetery site. Members will be carefully tidying up the headstones and taking pictures of them to add to the � ndagrave web site. As there are over 250 individuals interred there, and the other nearby cemeteries as well, the group will be having a number of outings to the cemetery during the summer months. Anyone interested in helping is wel-come to join them.

The Genealogy group usually meets on the � rst and third Friday of each month, 6-7 p.m., at the Barriere Library.

Genealogy group to put cemetery records on web

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Walkers raise $2,000 for area HospiceBy Marnie Pfeifer, Walk-A-Thon organizer

The rain held off on Monday night for the 14th annual Barriere and District Hospice Walk. Fifteen people (and three dogs) completed the walk with Audrey Rilcoe’s group in the lead. They may have taken a short cut but who’s to say? Jane Milburn, president of the Hospice Society, was happy with the turn out and thanked everyone for partici-pating and raising approximately $2,000. She also thanked the Lions Club for their donation. Water and homemade cookies were waiting at the end of the walk. Laura Mairs, one of the organizers, was overheard saying that they were the best cookies she’d ever eaten.

Jane also wanted to let everyone know that the Hospice Society’s Books and Tapes (there is a range of topics) are now available at the NTVIC for loan to the public. If you or your family require anything from the Red Cross Loaner Cupboard, please call Jane at 250-672-9391.

The Barriere and District Hospice Society would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for all the support we receive throughout the year. This is our only fundraiser and we are pleased with how successful it is each year. We welcome new members to our group and if you would like more information, please call Jane.


The rain held off on Monday night for the 14th annual Barriere and

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CommunityWe at the North Thompson Star/Journal take great pride in supporting our community and the organizations who strive to make our area the best place to live:

• 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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By Margaret HoubenNorth Thompson Star/Journal

During the month of March, the North Thompson Arts Council (NTAC) held it’s � rst ever Cashless Craft Swap.

Although there were not a lot of participants, those who did attend seemed to thor-oughly enjoy it, with several tables full of items to rum-mage through.

Now that everyone un-derstands a bit better how it works, and what sorts of things to bring, it’s time for another Swap. On June 8,

from 10 a.m. till noon, NTAC will have another Cashless Craft Swap for the communi-ty to enjoy. This will be held at the North Thompson Vol-unteer and Information Cen-tre (the Ridge).

For those of you who missed the � rst one - no money is involved in any way shape or form. Just bring your unwanted craft related items: rubber stamps, balls of wool, ribbons, charcoal pencils, paintbrushes, paper punches, ink, paper of any description, material, knitting or crochet needles, thread,

patterns, how-to books or magazines on any craft or art, or that old box of crayons your kids no longer use.

Then browse the tables full of things everyone else has brought, and pick up some items for the craft or art that you are interested in.

Any items not claimed by the end of the swap will either be saved for the next swap, or if books - donated to the library, or may be donated to the thrift store at the Church of St Paul (depending on the items that are left).

Everyone is welcome.

Ministry of Environment

It is the time of year when bears come out of hibernation and other wildlife become more active in British Columbia. Those animals that have become conditioned to non-natural food sources, like garbage or composts, will return to communities to help themselves.

Hibernating bears cut their metabolic rates in half in order to survive long winters without eat-ing. These bears come out of their winter sleep hungry and search for food. Other wildlife, like young cougars, travel widely to search for un-occupied territory, which can lead to increased encounters with people. These animals can also be inexperienced hunters and are more likely to seek out alternative prey, like pets. Wildlife, including coyotes, are susceptible to attractants and intentional feeding by people.

The most effective and natural way to pre-vent con� icts with wildlife in urban areas is to put away food attractants like garbage, birdseed, compost, pet food and fruit. Communities where attractants are managed properly have seen a de-cline in related human-wildlife con� icts and in the number of animals that have to be destroyed.

The public is encouraged to report human-wildlife con� icts that threaten public safety or result in signi� cant property damage by calling

the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line, toll-free at 1 877 952-7277 (RAPP), or visit the RAPP website at: www.rapp.bc.ca

The Conservation Of� cer Service is the pri-mary responder to human-wildlife con� icts where there is a risk to public safety, conserva-tion concerns or where signi� cant property dam-age has occurred.

Under the Wildlife Act, conservation of� -cers can issue a $230 ticket or notice for a court appearance to residents who do not secure at-tractants. Residents who intentionally leave out items that attract dangerous wildlife could also be issued a Dangerous Wildlife Protection Or-der. Failure to comply with an order carries a $575 � ne.

In 2012-13, the Conservation Of� cer Service received 25,184 calls regarding human-wildlife con� icts. Of those calls, 15,833 involved human-bear con� icts. Over the past � ve years in B.C., an average of 600 black bears have been destroyed each year, while 93 have been relocated due to con� icts with people. Relocating wildlife is nei-ther viable nor a long-term solution to managing these kinds of con� icts. When wildlife is relo-cated, it most often returns to con� ict situations, or it does not survive as it has to compete with already established populations.

Predator statistics, including black bears, grizzly bears and cougars are updated monthly at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wildlife_human_interaction/predator-con� icts.html. More infor-mation about how to be bear aware can be found at: www.bearaware.bc.ca

Cashless Craft Swap returns

During the month of

Secure wildlife attractants or you could be � ned $230 under Wildlife Act

Fall Fair needs volunteers to help with companion garden

Barriere resident, Lorraine Dunn, has stepped forward to take over the job as conve-nor for the companion garden at the North Thompson Fall Fair fa-cility in Barriere.

Dunn is currently

looking for a volunteers who might be able to spend a couple of hours now and then to help with plantings and up-keep over the next few months. If you are in-terested, give her a call at 250-672-0123.

It is the time of year when bears come out

grizzly bears and cougars are updated monthly

Fall Fair needs volunteers to at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wildlife_human_interaction/predator-con� icts.html. More infor-mation about how to be bear aware can be found at: www.bearaware.bc.ca

at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wildlife_human_

Archery every ThursdayNorth Thompson Star/Journal

On Thursday, May 23, the North Thompson Fish and Game Society (NTFG) held its � rst Ar-chery Night. It was a good turnout with seven youth shooters, and be-fore the night was over most par-ents had at least taken a couple of shots.

The NTFG is still receiving phone calls about archery, and be-lieve they will end up with a good youth component as well as a group of adult archers.

Archery Shoots will be held on Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Ben and Lorraine Thiesen’s property, 4901 Dunn Lake Road ( 1 km from Bar-riere Secondary School ).

To shoot you must join the NTFG Society. Youth member-ship is $15, and family member-ship is $65 per year. There will be a $2 per night charge.

The club will supply targets, but you must have your own equip-

ment. The public is invited to come out and see what it’s all about; par-ticipants say, “It’s loads of fun!”.

Other NTFG activities include the Father’s Day � shing derby, youth day camp and shotgun shoots. There are also plans for ri� e shoots and 3D archery!

The club is very active with over 100 members, and report they have just received prelimi-nary approval for a 900 meter ri� e range, small bore plus pistol and shotgun range.

“The people who would like these facilities, need to get in-volved,” says Ben Thiesen, “We have very good community sup-port as well as support of the BCWF. Good things happen when people get together for a common goal.”

For more info on the club and activities call Ben, at 250-672-0156 or email [email protected]

Meeting are the 4th Monday of the month at the Ridge, 7 p.m.

On Thursday, May 23, the

(L - r) Youth archer Halle Smith, with her dad Greg Smith and Gary Nel-son during the May 23, NTFG Society’s � rst Archery Night.

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PHARMASAVEMON. - SAT. 9 - 6

BROOKFIELD CENTRE

CLEARWATER, 250-674-3122

When you eat a meal, it takes about four hours for the food to move into the large intestine. Some people say that some foods give them gas. This gas is formed in the large intestine, so that bowl of chili you had for lunch could be causing you gas at supper.

Teen acne can be an embarrassing problem, but it can be treated. Seeing the doctor may not be necessary at first. Gently washing the skin with mild soap and water and applying non-prescription lotions may be all that’s needed. Products containing benzoyl peroxide can be effective. Our pharmacists can show you what’s available. If home treatment doesn’t work, see your doctor.

As your pharmacist, we keep a record of all your medications and note any allergies or sensitivities you have had to certain drugs in the past. When you have an adverse reaction to a medication, let us know so we can record it. It helps us prevent any such reactions occurring in the future.

We dispense medications in child-resistant containers. However, this doesn’t mean they are child-proof. Keep all medications out of the reach of children, and try not to take medication in front of young children. If you have problems opening these safety-capped vials, let us know and we can give you another type.

After meals? On an empty stomach? With water? Can I have a drink of alcohol with this medication? How long should I take it? These are some of the many questions you should know the answer to before you leave the pharmacy. Our pharmacists will make sure you know these answers.

Good DogObedience

Learn to work as a team, and how to teach your dog good manners and

acceptable behaviour in all situations.

Six week courses start in Barriere onThursday, June 6, at 7 p.m.

For all dogs 6 months & up

Register Early • Cost $100

Jill Hayward - 250-319-8023

“When you need us, we’re close by”

Call Drake at 250-672-1999 or 1-877-674-3030 day or night.

When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day.If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

Drake Smith, MSW(Funeral Director/Owner)

NORTH THOMPSONFUNERAL SERVICES4638 Barriere Town Road, Box 859Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0


• University Entrance Scholarship: Katrine Schilling, Hannah Allen, Alysha Piva and Jessica Gartner• Barriere Auto Parts Bursary: Terry Wheel-house • Art Excellence Scholarship: Jessica Gartner• Council for Exceptional Children Bursary: Terry Wheelhouse• Kamloops Honda Bursary: Emma Yurkiw• Monte Carlo Bursary: Bishop Realff• Thompson Valley Players Bursary: Hannah Allen• Interior Savings Credit Union Scholarship: Jessica Gartner• Cruzelle/Myram Memorial Bursary: Emily Mattice and Quinn Brackman • Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club Award: Kimberly Pelayo• David Stamer Memorial Bursary: Bishop Realff• Stamer Logging Scholarship: Katrine Schil-ling and Jordan Rainer• Barriere Bursary Society Bursaries: Bishop Realff, Josiah Sweetnam, Jessica Gartner and Kimberly Pelayo • Nicky Grummett Scholarships: Jordan Rainer and Emma Yurkiw • IWA Louis Creek Bursary: Jordan Rainer• Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Can. Legion Br #242 Bursaries: Emily Mattice• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #242 Bur-saries: Josiah Sweetnam, Kimberly Pelayo and Emma Yurkiw• Bea Mitchell Memorial Scholarship: Jor-dan Rainer and Katrine Schilling• Gilbert Smith Forest Products Scholarship: Bishop Realff• Catholic Women’s League Bursary: Catana Copley• North Thompson Star Journal Bursary: Josiah Sweetnam• Barriere AG Foods Bursary: Tiana Stamer • North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo As-sociation Bursary: Emma Yurkiw • Barriere Secondary PAC Scholarships: Hannah Allen, Katrine Schilling, Kimberly Pelayo, Emma Yurkiw and Emily Mattice• Barriere Smoke Eaters Bursary: Emily Mattice• Danny Proulx Memorial Scholarship: Ka-trine Schilling• North Thompson Funeral Services Bur-sary: Emma Yurkiw• Knights Inn Bursary: Tiana Stamer• Yellowhead Mining Trades & Techni-cal Bursary: Quinn Brackman and Bishop Realff• Barriere Community Quilters Bursary: Em-ily Mattice• Lower North Thompson Forest Society Bursaries: Kimberly Pelayo, Emma Yurkiw, Emily Mattice, Catana Copley and Hannah Allen• Dogwood District /Authority Awards: Aly-sha Piva and Jessica Gartner• Kamloops Thompson Teachers Association Scholarship Award: Catrina Daniels • Kamloops Principals and Vice-principals Association Award: Alysha Piva• TRU Vera Gourley Scholarship: Hannah Allen• TRU Vera Gourley Bursary: Katrine Schil-ling

Barriere Secondary School scholarships and bursaries presented at

Graduation Ceremonies May 23, 2013

Barriere grads take $100,000 in University Entrance Scholarships


Barriere Elementary principal, Shelley Ewashina, had the privledge of presenting four members of the 2013 Barriere Secondary gradu-ating class with a number of University Entrance Scholarships during the graduation ceremonies on May 24, at the Barriere Curling Rink. Pictured (l-r) are: Shelley Ewashina, Hannah Allen, Alysha Piva, Jessica Gartner, and Katrine Schilling. For more graduation photos and information, watch for the special 2013 Graduation Supplement inside our upcoming June 6 issue of the Star/Journal.


2013 Graduation

Commencement Cer-emonies for Barriere Secondary took place on May 24, in the Bar-riere Curling Rink, in front of a standing room only audience.

Scholarships and bursaries won locally,

provincially and na-tionally by Barriere graduates totalled over $150,000, of which close to $40,000 came from community sponsors.

Shelley Ewashina, the principal of Bar-riere Elementary, was on hand at the cer-emonies to announce the recipients of this years’ University En-

trance Scholarships.“You know at

the beginning of the school year most stu-dents are just settling into the routine of school. But there are always a few ‘keen-ers’ who start think-ing about scholarships in September,” said Ewashina during her address, “Tonight I am honoured to be able to recognize publicly four young dedicated ladies who started thinking about scholarships very early in the school year, and their early commitment has paid off.”

Ewashina then called grad students Jessica Gartner, Ka-trine Schilling, Han-nah Allen and Alysha Piva to the podium.

In recognizing the students scholarships, prinicipal Ewashina noted, “Quest Uni-versity is located in the beautiful coastal mountains of Squa-mish, B.C., on a 60 acre campus. It is a 21st Century liberal arts university. In order to be accepted and earn a scholar-ship, they look for students who have a certain passion, com-

bined with an ability to lead and a willing-ness to contribute to society around them. I am so pleased to say that this student shows all of these attributes. Jessica Gartner is the recipient of a $12,000 entrance scholarship for Quest University.”

She went on to say, “I have always been a huge advocate for our very own local univer-sity – Thompson Riv-ers University. TRU provides students with an excellent under-graduate education, and these next two girls are recognized for demonstrating strong academic per-formance, moral char-acter and inner direct-edness. Kate Schilling has been awarded the TRU Board of Gover-nors Entrance Schol-arship in the amount of $3000, and Hannah Allen has received the TRU Leadership En-trance Scholarship in the amount of $5000.

“Now the � rst scholarship that comes across the counsellor’s desk in September is the LORAN Schol-arship. When this young lady asked me if I would help spon-

sor her with this ap-plication I said “abso-lutely”. It has a very rigorous selection process, and it is a lot of work for students who apply. Each year about 3,700 applica-tions are received – it is then narrowed down to about 300 who are selected for a regional interview in Vancouver. Then it’s narrowed down to about 50 � nalists that go to a � nal interview in Toronto. The crite-ria that the judges are looking for are strong academic performance, outstanding overall po-tential for leadership, but most importantly independent thinking and a willingness to take meaningful risks. I am proud to say that Alicia Piva is the recipi-ent of an $80,000 en-trance scholarship that she will be using to at-tend the University of Alberta in September.”

Amidst much ap-plause the grads re-ceived their enve-lopes, and Ewashina wrapped up the pre-sentation by saying, “How’s that for a small school like Bar-riere Secondary? Well done girls!”

2013 Graduation

• University Entrance Scholarship: Katrine Schilling, Hannah Allen, Alysha Piva and Jessica Gartner• Barriere Auto Parts Bursary: Terry Wheel-house • Art Excellence Scholarship: Jessica Gartner• Council for Exceptional Children Bursary: Terry Wheelhouse• Kamloops Honda Bursary: Emma Yurkiw• Monte Carlo Bursary: Bishop Realff• Thompson Valley Players Bursary: Hannah Allen• Interior Savings Credit Union Scholarship: Jessica Gartner• Cruzelle/Myram Memorial Bursary: Emily Mattice and Quinn Brackman • Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club Award: Kimberly Pelayo• David Stamer Memorial Bursary: Bishop Realff• Stamer Logging Scholarship: Katrine Schil-ling and Jordan Rainer• Barriere Bursary Society Bursaries: Bishop Realff, Josiah Sweetnam, Jessica Gartner and Kimberly Pelayo • Nicky Grummett Scholarships: Jordan Rainer and Emma Yurkiw • IWA Louis Creek Bursary: Jordan Rainer• Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Can. Legion Br #242 Bursaries: Emily Mattice• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #242 Bur-saries: Josiah Sweetnam, Kimberly Pelayo and Emma Yurkiw• Bea Mitchell Memorial Scholarship: Jor-dan Rainer and Katrine Schilling• Gilbert Smith Forest Products Scholarship: Bishop Realff• Catholic Women’s League Bursary: Catana Copley• North Thompson Star Journal Bursary: Josiah Sweetnam• Barriere AG Foods Bursary: Tiana Stamer • North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo As-sociation Bursary: Emma Yurkiw • Barriere Secondary PAC Scholarships: Hannah Allen, Katrine Schilling, Kimberly Pelayo, Emma Yurkiw and Emily Mattice• Barriere Smoke Eaters Bursary: Emily Mattice• Danny Proulx Memorial Scholarship: Ka-trine Schilling• North Thompson Funeral Services Bur-sary: Emma Yurkiw• Knights Inn Bursary: Tiana Stamer• Yellowhead Mining Trades & Techni-cal Bursary: Quinn Brackman and Bishop Realff• Barriere Community Quilters Bursary: Em-ily Mattice• Lower North Thompson Forest Society Bursaries: Kimberly Pelayo, Emma Yurkiw, Emily Mattice, Catana Copley and Hannah Allen• Dogwood District /Authority Awards: Aly-sha Piva and Jessica Gartner• Kamloops Thompson Teachers Association Scholarship Award: Catrina Daniels • Kamloops Principals and Vice-principals Association Award: Alysha Piva• TRU Vera Gourley Scholarship: Hannah Allen• TRU Vera Gourley Bursary: Katrine Schil-ling

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JUNE 1 & 2, 2013

At the Overwaitea Food Group, we’re very proud of our longstanding commitment to investing in the health of kids and their fami-lies. We’re grateful to everyone who supports us in this effort. Our team members, customers and suppliers have all played a key role in our fundraising success over the years.We’ve been supporting BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades, and we’ve raised millions of dollars in support of capital improvement projects, important research initiatives and advocacy programs designed to help keep our kids safe by reducing prevent-able injuries.In 2007, we made a $20 million pledge to support Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital that helps get kids in BC get the care they need, closer to home. Since then, we’ve raised more than $10.7 million toward our goal, and Child Health BC has been able to put this concept into action in a number of communities throughout BC.We are grateful for the amazing commitment and fund raising efforts driven by OFG team members who encourage the generosity of our customers and suppliers.

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President OFG

On June 1 and 2, tune in to Miracle Weekend, broadcast

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on Sunday, June 2The 26th annual BC Children’s Hospital’s Miracle

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Long drives are no big deal for Vernon resident Eric Olsen, but one trip that Olsen, and his wife, Tracey Reade, would rather not make is the five-hour, 450-kilometre trek to BC Children’s Hospital where their five-year-old daughter Morgan Olsen receives care for epilepsy.Olsen drives a truck for a living and is often on the road so he and Reade try to keep their trips to BC Children’s to two days, but this still comes with its share of inconve-nience. There’s the cost of travel, missed days of work, and the issue of accommoda-tion.“It’s stressful on the family,” says Reade, noting that the earlier trips were traumatic for Morgan. “She loves travelling now, but the trips were not part of her routine and she didn’t like different hospital settings.”Routine is important for Morgan, who also has autism. Not only does she have to deal with frightening seizures caused by her epi-lepsy, she is upset by noise and sometimes “melts down,” Reade says. Morgan and her parents have made four trips to BC Children’s Hospital since she was diagnosed in 2007. Fortunately, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital called Child Health BC has made life easier for the family. Since 2008 Morgan has seen BC Children’s Hospi-tal neurologist Dr. Mary Connolly five times without having to travel further than Kel-owna. Connolly has met with Morgan twice in Kelowna,

where she holds a pediatric neurology clinic three times a year, and three times using a video-conferencing facility in Vernon.“The fact that Morgan has had five of nine visits with Dr. Connolly so close to home is exactly what we’re looking for,” says Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, executive director of Child Health BC. Child Health BC’s activities took off after Overwaitea Food Group became the lead benefactor with a pledge of $20 million in support in 2007. TELUS and Scotiabank later made gifts of $5 million and $1 million, respectively. This support had an immediate impact, says O’Donnell. Pediatric clinics estab-lished with Child Health BC’s support in Nanaimo and Prince George have thousands of patient visits annually; additional travelling clinics are staffed by BC Children’s caregivers in communities across the province; and over 1,000 health profes-sionals have participated in Child Health BC’s workshops. O’Donnell credits Overwaitea Food Group’s

donation with Child Health BC’s grow-

ing reach across the province, noting that it’s

a perfect fit for an organi-zation with a presence in so many BC com-

munities. Overwaitea Food Group President Darrell Jones agrees.“We’re committed to the health and well-ness of kids and families in BC,” says Jones. “We’ve been proud to support BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades – and with the help of our communities, we’ve contributed millions of dollars toward hos-

pital improvement projects, advocacy programs and important research initiatives. We’re grateful for the amazing support of our local

communities, team members, customers and supplier part-ners who have all played a key role in making this fundraising success possible.”Child Health BC is part of a larger transformation in the

way BC’s children receive care, says Larry Gold, president of BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The transformation also includes the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “We want to ensure children have access to a consistent standard of care, whether they live in Smithers, Campbell River or Castle-gar; and there will always be children who need care that’s only available in a children’s hospital,” says Gold.BC Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised close to $170 million, including Overwaitea Food Group’s gift and $25 million from Teck Resources Limited, in its $200-million capital campaign to support construction of the new hospital and Child Health BC.Gold says that the new hospital, which will open in 2018, will be family-friendly, making it easier for families from outside the Lower Mainland to remain with their children. Beyond the money being raised for the new hospital and Child Health BC, Gold says the hospital also counts on donations of about $14 million a year to support research, equipment purchases and training. On June 1 and 2 BC Children’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Miracle Weekend cel-ebration on Global BC, to raise the millions the hospital needs to cover its urgent annual needs. “Every year people from across the province make donations in support of the hospital and it makes a huge difference,” says Gold. “Morgan Olsen is proof of that.”Meanwhile, Reade says her daughter Mor-gan is happy to be able to attend kindergar-ten and visit with friends and staff at the NONA Child Development Centre in Vernon where she spends her afternoons. “She’s just a very bubbly, loving five-year-old who loves to dance, colour and do puzzles. We’re grateful to Dr. Connolly and BC Children’s Hospital that she can enjoy these simple things in life.”

In 2012, over 1,500 children from the Okanagan made almost 4,000 visits to BC Children’s Hospital.

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By Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

The small settle-ment of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagina-tion, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his prop-erty. Varieties of crea-tures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfort-able, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emi-grated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventu-ally came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend them-selves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

Ecki has trans-formed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numer-ous ‘Art By Ecki’ cre-ations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings. Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a proj-ect,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!” He notes that near-

ly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a per-son may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for mar-keting; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many ant-lers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

(Top left) Ecki’s life partner, Marilyn, looks on on as he passionately describes his art creations to the Star/Journal reporter.

(Bottom left) Some of the beautiful creations that Ecki offers for sale to the public from his Vavenby gallery or at craft fairs.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Celebration of Art in Barriere June 23, 24By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Everything is in place for the June 23, and 24, Barriere Celebration of The Arts. The venue will be similar to last year’s event and will once again be hosted on property beside Highway 5 in Barriere, now the home of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

The two day Celebration of Art event is an extravaganza of art and culture, featuring the amazing talent of the North Thompson Valley and British Columbia.

Put on by the North Thomspon Arts Council, and the Yellowhead Artists Cooperative, the venue

continues to be admission free to the public, and encourages youth to attend and participate in the 12 years and under Art Activity Area.

Those involved say they expect a strong turnout of ven-dors this year and that they are looking forward to presenting such a broad range of top qual-ity art for exhibition and/or for sale.

Organizers say booth space is being filled fast by artists and artisans, and they encourage those who have not yet registered to do so now and avoid being disappointed. Service groups and organizations are also wel-come to participate to promote their programs in a booth at the site. Vendors are reminded they

must supply their own canopy or tent, and that power is not available.

If you would like more infor-mation or would like to book a space, or volunteer, please call Jessie at 250-672-9772.

“We figure that all the rain will be done with by then,” said one positive thinker, “It will be a great weekend, and the vendor tents will be to provide shade from the sun, not keep the rain off. We are expecting lots of art-ists, and a steady stream of visi-tors to our presentation. Come on down and see the extremely good works being produced from people within our art com-munity. You’ll be impressed – I guarantee it!”

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Eleanor Deckert

Preserved on pink paper, typed in purple ink, reproduced on the ditto machine, the Tiny Timber News written, edited and published by the Avola Elementary School students, gives us a glimpse of the vibrant life of the resi-dents of the tiny town of Avola during two school years: 1981-82 and 1982-83.

The entire calendar springs to life – New Years Eve, Valentines Box Social, fund raisers, Easter Egg hunt, Mother’s Day luncheon, baseball, Back-to-School, Terry Fox Run, World Food Day 24-hour Fast, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas Concert, Nativity Scene, carolling – the Tiny Timber News reporters describe it all (with the help of teach-ers Jane Olsen and Carl Capps).

Tiny Timber News, Oct. 16, 1981: Town Census – adult males 51, adult females 49, total 100. Male children 34, female children 33, total 62. Animals (too many to count). Vehicles – cars 44, pick up trucks 67, heavy equipment 43. Work– unemployed 2, retired 2, self employed 15, work for a company 38

Tiny Timber News, Nov. 10, 1982: School Board meeting in Clearwater

A delegation from Avola expressed the parents concerns against closing the Avola school or moving

the children to other schools.

The Board was pre-sented with 13 options ... a motion was passed to send the Avola Grades 4-7 to Vavenby by Jan. 1 ... Our elected trustee voted for the motion and against the wishes of the com-munity!

Our children will be riding a school bus 100 km per day, in the worst weather condi-tions of the year, alien-ated from their own school, into a commu-nity that is not known to them and ending the day with an 80 minute wait for the bus to return home.

Avola Parents Committee

Tiny Timber News, March 31, 1983: School Board Meets in Avola

On Monday, March 28, 1983, the School Board held a public meeting in Avola.

The delegation from Avola felt that the Board hadn’t acted in the best interest for the people and students of Avola. The board said they had done every-thing in their power to keep the schools open. They said the decision is Vanderzalm’s whether the Avola and Birch Island schools close or stay open. The Board feels very optimistic that they will receive the extra money needed.

The delegation learned that it would cost 60c per mile for the bus and $14.26 per hour for the bus driver. Approximately $24,000 could be saved by lay-ing off one teacher, with K-5 in Avola with

one teacher and send-ing Grades 6-7 to Raft River.

The delegation felt that if the school shut down completely, it would never open again. The Board claimed they would re-open it when the funds were made available.

Tiny Timber News, June 29, 1983: All of us know that Avola Elementary will have only K-4 next year. The 5-7 students will bus to Raft River and I will be teaching English at the high school.

Let us hope that economic times become better for Avola and that our population grows again to the point that the school re-opens.

Mr. Carl Capps, Principal

Tiny Timber News, Nov. 10, 1982: How the students feel:

“I wouldn’t like to go to another school because it is a long ride and you can’t know many children and you can’t go home for lunch and if you get sick you can’t go home and you might sleep in. You might get bus sick and that wouldn’t be fun and you might puke all over.” Karrie Taylor

“I would miss my Mom.” Kari Johnson

“The bus might crash. I might get hurt. There might be a fire.” David Johnson

“I have been here for years and I don’t want to go to another school.” Trina Buis

“You would get home later. You will miss your family.” Cheryl Taylor

“You won’t get to see your mother. You have to stay in and do your homework until the bus comes to take you back home.” Damon Paquette

“I would probably get pushed on to the aisle if you sit in a highschoolers seat.” Travis Tucker

“You might get in a fight on the bus.” Pat Lorenzen

“I don’t know them. And I don’t like them calling Avola names. I don’t like that. It is not nice.” Scott Thomas

“You might get beat up. What if you got homesick or hurt? If you miss your bus or have an accident no one could help us get home.” Ricky Williams

“The bus might break down and you might have to walk the rest of the way. “ Darryl Todd

“It would be cold.” Tammi Taylor

“I do not want my Mom to lose her job.” Kim Thomas

“I would miss my sister. My mom said today that I can’t go to Vavenby School.” Leona Tychkowsky

“I wouldn’t get to go home at lunch. I would miss my Mom and Dad.” Bonnie Paquette

“I’d miss the town.” Martin Buis

1984: The school did close. In fact. the building is gone today (2013). Families left. Some homeschooled. After school activities were no longer viable. The library closed.

Holidays celebrated at school in another town deprived pre-schoolers and seniors of the fun.

The Avola Christmas Concert survived for awhile. But recently the last Avola child graduated from Clearwater Secondary School and left.

Eventually, even Santa stopped coming to Avola.

To be continued:

School closure 30 years ago changes life in Avola

Youngsters at Avola School sing “This Little Light of Mine, I’m Going to Let it Shine” during a Christmas concert in 1982. Pictured are (back, l-r) Patrick Lorenzen, Ricky Williams, Cathy Balatti, Martin Buis, Damon Paquette, David Johnson, (middle, l-r) Darryl Todd, Bonnie Paquette, Travis Tucker, Trina Buis, Scott Thomas, (front, l-r) Jason Thomas, Miriam Deckert, Christopher Roskell. The teacher is Kathy Capps. Missing from photo is teacher Eleanor Deckert. Photo by Eleanor Deckert

(L-r) Jeremy Roskell, Miriam Deckert and Johnathan Deckert make a snowman in the Avola schoolyard in 1985. At the time, only the pre-school aged children played there because all the other students were bussed to Blue River or Clearwater.Photo by Eleanor Deckert


SPORTS


Fifteen-year-old Cody Allen, of Brennan Creek, has been play-ing hockey for about 10 years now. Over the course of playing hockey this past year, Allen, and numerous other players were be-ing scouted by representatives from the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Out of the thousands of hock-ey players throughout the WHL scouting area, Allen was cho-sen 45th out of approximately

210 picks - the � rst of the third round. Allen plays defense; at six feet and 165 pounds, and put up 23 points in 26 games with Kam-loops this past season.

The team that scooped him up is the Lethbridge Hurricanes, and he will be going to their training camp which starts August 29. As Allen is yet only 15, according to WHL rules, he can only play up to � ve games for them. If he does well, then next year, once he turns 16, he will be able to play a lot more.

By Leslie Stirling

Swinging in the rain. I’m swinging in the rain. What a glorious feeling? I’m happy again....NOT!

Well, I wasn’t happy about the rain for gol� ng but the gardens did need it so I won’t complain...too loudly. I sauntered out to Chinook Cove on May 21, at the usual time expecting to have a nice supper with some friends and then head back home. But you folks know Debbie - she sees a little light sky that looks like clearing. “Oh, let’s give it a try and see how it goes.”

Well, that patch went and the drizzle came, but at least the wind stayed away. She also promised that with a low turnout we would have a better chance to get our name on one of the pins and I did do that. Unfortunately, it was for driving my ball into the gully to win one of the Rest in Peace prizes from North Thompson Funeral Services.

Most of the ladies had a hard time hitting the greens on Hole 4 and 6 to win KP prizes. Tanya Desjarlais won the Carol Patton, CGA prize on Hole 6 and Deb Rainer

hit the green on #4 to win the Bondar Forest Plan-ning.

This week Carl’s Mar-ket Garden sponsored the Flight 2 low gross/net and Carman and Barb Smith sponsored � rst and second low gross in Flight 3. They joined Flight 1 sponsor Lexa Caterers. The winners for Flight 1 were Tanya Dejarlais (gross) and Christina LeCerf (net). In Flight 2 Carol Willox picked up low gross and Angie Rainer won low net. Bet-ty Baillie took home low gross in Flight 3 and was followed by Joan Stread-wick in second place.

Betty Baillie is obvi-ously a mudder (some-one who plays well in the mud) taking home prizes from Rainer Cus-tom Cutting, The Look Boutique, Avril’s Garden, Barriere Irly Building and Stamer Logging (by draw). Deb Rainer and daughter-in-law Angie battled for many of the Flight 2 prizes leaving me

out in the cold. In addition to the KP

Deb also picked up the prize from Estylo Hair Design while Angie took home prizes from Pot-tery by Ramona and AG Foods. Carol Hindle might have been shut out of the Flight 1 battle for low gross and low net but she still packed home four prizes from Knight’s Inn, Our Little Secret, Shais Design and Val Bella Stu-dio. Other winners were Vreny Kempter (Barriere Massage), Carol Willox (Bodi Mekanix), Tanya Desjarlais (Country Store Antiques), Darlene Nickull (Crystlee’s Hair Design), Sue Paulhus (Station House Restau-rant) and Rose Seymour (Barriere A&W).

Thanks to Susan for manning the kitchen and seeing that we were fed up. She stepped in to � ll the shoes of head cook, Darleen LeCerf who had a nasty run in with a bee. Hope you are fully recov-ered.

The clubs are now in the basement drying out along with my jacket, gloves and shoes. I’m off to the coast to take in some of their rain. We’ll see you back here in two weeks.

Chinook Cove

Ladies Golf Report


The May 18 weekend was a great success for local rodeo competitors at the BC Junior High School Rodeo Finals in Hudson Hope.

Katie Holland, with her horse Dan, had three great runs in girls pole bending, and quali-� ed for the National Junior High School Finals in Gallup, New Mexico. Katie enjoyed a strong season in all her rodeo events, culminat-ing with the Girls Rook-ie of the Year Buckle for 2012/2013.

Tristan Holt won the BC Reserve Cham-pionship in bull rid-ing, as well as the Re-serve Championship in chute dogging. He also quali� ed for both the National Junior High School Finals in Gallup, New Mexico, and the Canadian Junior High School Finals in Nan-ton, Alberta, for bull riding, chute dogging and goat tying. Tristan had a personal best time at the BC High School � nals in chute dog-ging, throwing his steer down in 2.2 seconds.

Both Tristan and Ka-tie will be representing Team BC at the upcom-ing Finals this year, but they will be traveling in different directions.

Katie will be travel-ing south to the Nation-als in New Mexico for pole bending, and will be leaving on the two

week long trip to get there June 20.

Tristan will be travel-ing east, deciding to fo-cus his efforts at the Ca-nadian Junior Finals in Nanton, Alberta, for his three events. Tristan will leave for the week long trip to the Canadian Ju-nior Finals on July 23.

Anyone interested in

helping to sponsor these two local teens in their quest to make the Cana-dian and National High School Rodeo Finals, or

if you have a fundraiser opportunity they can participate in, please contact Frank Holt at (250) 318-1374.

Soggy, with supper and friends

Swinging in the rain.

Submitted photo:

Brennan Creek hockey player has been picked by WHL

Fifteen-year-old Cody Allen,

Cody Allen shoots the puck.

National and Canadian Finals for High School Rodeo Competitors

Submitted photos:

(Top) Barriere’s Katie Holland and Tristan Holt show the awards they recently received at the BC High School Rodeo Finals in Hudson Hope.

(Above) Katie Hol-land on her horse Dan during a pole bending competition.

(Right) Tristan Holt rides a bull during High School Rodeo.

The May 18 weekend

Hudson Hope.

her horse Dan, had three great runs in girls pole bending, and quali-� ed for the National Junior High School Finals in Gallup, New Mexico. Katie enjoyed a strong season in all her rodeo events, culminat-ing with the Girls Rook-ie of the Year Buckle for 2012/2013.

the BC Reserve Cham-pionship in bull rid-ing, as well as the Re-serve Championship in chute dogging. He also quali� ed for both the National Junior High School Finals in Gallup, New Mexico, and the Canadian Junior High School Finals in Nan-ton, Alberta, for bull riding, chute dogging and goat tying. Tristan had a personal best time at the BC High School � nals in chute dog-ging, throwing his steer down in 2.2 seconds.

tie will be representing Team BC at the upcom-ing Finals this year, but they will be traveling in different directions.

ing south to the Nation-als in New Mexico for pole bending, and will be leaving on the two

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Eleanor Deckert

Preserved on pink paper, typed in purple ink, reproduced on the ditto machine, the Tiny Timber News written, edited and published by the Avola Elementary School students, gives us a glimpse of the vibrant life of the resi-dents of the tiny town of Avola during two school years: 1981-82 and 1982-83.

The entire calendar springs to life – New Years Eve, Valentines Box Social, fund raisers, Easter Egg hunt, Mother’s Day luncheon, baseball, Back-to-School, Terry Fox Run, World Food Day 24-hour Fast, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas Concert, Nativity Scene, carolling – the Tiny Timber News reporters describe it all (with the help of teach-ers Jane Olsen and Carl Capps).

Tiny Timber News, Oct. 16, 1981: Town Census – adult males 51, adult females 49, total 100. Male children 34, female children 33, total 62. Animals (too many to count). Vehicles – cars 44, pick up trucks 67, heavy equipment 43. Work– unemployed 2, retired 2, self employed 15, work for a company 38

Tiny Timber News, Nov. 10, 1982: School Board meeting in Clearwater

A delegation from Avola expressed the parents concerns against closing the Avola school or moving

the children to other schools.

The Board was pre-sented with 13 options ... a motion was passed to send the Avola Grades 4-7 to Vavenby by Jan. 1 ... Our elected trustee voted for the motion and against the wishes of the com-munity!

Our children will be riding a school bus 100 km per day, in the worst weather condi-tions of the year, alien-ated from their own school, into a commu-nity that is not known to them and ending the day with an 80 minute wait for the bus to return home.

Avola Parents Committee

Tiny Timber News, March 31, 1983: School Board Meets in Avola

On Monday, March 28, 1983, the School Board held a public meeting in Avola.

The delegation from Avola felt that the Board hadn’t acted in the best interest for the people and students of Avola. The board said they had done every-thing in their power to keep the schools open. They said the decision is Vanderzalm’s whether the Avola and Birch Island schools close or stay open. The Board feels very optimistic that they will receive the extra money needed.

The delegation learned that it would cost 60c per mile for the bus and $14.26 per hour for the bus driver. Approximately $24,000 could be saved by lay-ing off one teacher, with K-5 in Avola with

one teacher and send-ing Grades 6-7 to Raft River.

The delegation felt that if the school shut down completely, it would never open again. The Board claimed they would re-open it when the funds were made available.

Tiny Timber News, June 29, 1983: All of us know that Avola Elementary will have only K-4 next year. The 5-7 students will bus to Raft River and I will be teaching English at the high school.

Let us hope that economic times become better for Avola and that our population grows again to the point that the school re-opens.

Mr. Carl Capps, Principal

Tiny Timber News, Nov. 10, 1982: How the students feel:

“I wouldn’t like to go to another school because it is a long ride and you can’t know many children and you can’t go home for lunch and if you get sick you can’t go home and you might sleep in. You might get bus sick and that wouldn’t be fun and you might puke all over.” Karrie Taylor

“I would miss my Mom.” Kari Johnson

“The bus might crash. I might get hurt. There might be a fire.” David Johnson

“I have been here for years and I don’t want to go to another school.” Trina Buis

“You would get home later. You will miss your family.” Cheryl Taylor

“You won’t get to see your mother. You have to stay in and do your homework until the bus comes to take you back home.” Damon Paquette

“I would probably get pushed on to the aisle if you sit in a highschoolers seat.” Travis Tucker

“You might get in a fight on the bus.” Pat Lorenzen

“I don’t know them. And I don’t like them calling Avola names. I don’t like that. It is not nice.” Scott Thomas

“You might get beat up. What if you got homesick or hurt? If you miss your bus or have an accident no one could help us get home.” Ricky Williams

“The bus might break down and you might have to walk the rest of the way. “ Darryl Todd

“It would be cold.” Tammi Taylor

“I do not want my Mom to lose her job.” Kim Thomas

“I would miss my sister. My mom said today that I can’t go to Vavenby School.” Leona Tychkowsky

“I wouldn’t get to go home at lunch. I would miss my Mom and Dad.” Bonnie Paquette

“I’d miss the town.” Martin Buis

1984: The school did close. In fact. the building is gone today (2013). Families left. Some homeschooled. After school activities were no longer viable. The library closed.

Holidays celebrated at school in another town deprived pre-schoolers and seniors of the fun.

The Avola Christmas Concert survived for awhile. But recently the last Avola child graduated from Clearwater Secondary School and left.

Eventually, even Santa stopped coming to Avola.

To be continued:

School closure 30 years ago changes life in Avola

Youngsters at Avola School sing “This Little Light of Mine, I’m Going to Let it Shine” during a Christmas concert in 1982. Pictured are (back, l-r) Patrick Lorenzen, Ricky Williams, Cathy Balatti, Martin Buis, Damon Paquette, David Johnson, (middle, l-r) Darryl Todd, Bonnie Paquette, Travis Tucker, Trina Buis, Scott Thomas, (front, l-r) Jason Thomas, Miriam Deckert, Christopher Roskell. The teacher is Kathy Capps. Missing from photo is teacher Eleanor Deckert. Photo by Eleanor Deckert

(L-r) Jeremy Roskell, Miriam Deckert and Johnathan Deckert make a snowman in the Avola schoolyard in 1985. At the time, only the pre-school aged children played there because all the other students were bussed to Blue River or Clearwater.Photo by Eleanor Deckert


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This past week a friend of mine dropped off his lens for me to try. After talking about the lens’ quality, he added that it was a great lens for portraiture. Now there is a lingering question, “What is a great lens for portraiture?”

Although I hadn’t giv-en his Tokina 50 -135mm a run through yet, I ex-pected he was right re-garding it being a good portrait lens. On my cropped sensor camera the lens would have an ef-fective focal length of ap-proximately 75-202mm.

I mentioned this to another photographer, and he paused for a mo-ment, and then said, “Oh, it acts like a 75-202”. I realized he had no idea what “focal length” meant and although I didn’t go into it at that moment, I’ll mention for those few readers that aren’t familiar with the long used photographic term. A lens’ focal length refers to the distance be-tween the imaging plane, or the sensor, and the point where all light rays intersect inside the lens. A longer focal length leads to higher magnifi-cation (telephoto) with a narrower angle of view. A shorter focal length lens has less magnifica-tion and a wider angle of view.

The longer focal length, as in my friend’s 50 -135mm will have a pleasing effect on a sub-ject because the mini-

mally curved surface of the lens flattens the per-spective between the eyes and ears. The wider the focal length is the more the front element (lens glass) is curved making the distance or perspec-tive between the eyes and ears more visible. A wide angle enlarges the nose and reduces the size of the ears.

Personally, I want as much focal length as I can get. The longer a lens is the better, and my choice then depends the ratio of length to weight, as in my big 70-200mm would be a perfect lens in the studio, but it’s weight becomes a liability when following a couple around at their wedding.

I have heard pho-tographers say that the 50mm lens is a good portrait lens. Well, that’s 70mm on my cropped sensor camera, but still has too much curve in the front element for my comfort. An actual 70mm lens acts like a 105mm on my camera and that’s much nicer.

I can remember going to a Dean Collins’ work-shop. I had worked hard to get an invite to one of

his limited participant sessions. Collins demon-strated his shooting tech-niques on both a medium format (2 ¼ in film) and 35mm cameras. He used a 350mm on the medium format, and 300mm on the 35mm, and with the addition of a slide pre-sentation he discussed how the longer lenses flattered the features of those he made portraits.

Information on Dean Collins can be found at: http://strobist.blogspot.ca/2006/08/review-best-of-dean-collins-on.html

A three hundred mil-limeter lens is spectacular to use for portraits and I think there are lots of fashion photographers that might be using 300mm and longer lenses, but I have to use a tripod or at least a monopod when using longer than 200mm or I have camera shake, so I defer to a lens that is much easier with which to move around. I have used that 50-135mm for some staff portraits I made for a local business and I must say it was fun to use; most of my shots were at 105mm and lon-ger.

I recently read a post

by a photographer who stated that only lenses with an aperture of f2.8 or wider were good for portraits, and his reason-ing is because the back-ground should always be out of focus. I don’t really agree with that. A wide aperture just means one can reduce the depth of field.

To me it depends on how far away, or how busy the background is, and I know how to con-trol depth of field when required. The length of the lens, and how it af-fects my subject, is much more important.

A longer focal length, or telephoto lens reduces

the effect of lens distor-tion and helps keep fa-cial features in propor-tion. The longer lens also creates a more shallow depth of field that helps one’s subject to stand out from the background. I think those photogra-phers that regularly do portraiture all have their preferred lenses that they are comfortable using.

Photography is a cre-ative medium and the final answer as to what is the best is up to the photographer and, of course, whether or not the subject is happy with the result.

These are my thoughts for this week. Contact me

at www.enmanscamera.com or [email protected]. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

And if you want an

experienced photogra-pher please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

withMaking Pictures

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Using a great lens for portraiture makes a difference

Portrait taken with a 24-120lens at 105mm.John Enman Photo

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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.

May 30 - June 5, 2013

Aries, you don’t always have the an-swers when it comes to your romantic relationship, but that’s alright. There are no rule books for this type of thing; you learn as you go.

Cancer, things have calmed down considerably in your life. This week presents a good opportunity to take a trip that is geared entirely around your interests.

Libra, this week you need to be extra cautious if you are in the middle of any business dealings. All it can take is the slightest misstep to turn everything around.

Try to get outside as much as possible this week, Capri-corn. The fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for your mood. Plus, you can get in some exercise.

Do not follow the examples of others when they act irra-tionally to a certain situation, Aquarius. Although it can be difficult, you need to take the high road.

Taurus, your life has been relatively tran-quil. However, you have been itching to do something fun and adventurous to turn things around. This could be the week for that.

Leo, remain modest about your personal and professional ac-complishments this week. Now is not the time to show off. Be humble in your conversations.

Scorpio, things beyond your control may be contributing to sour feelings this week. Look at the bright side of any situation and you can probably find a solution that works.

Take a chance and express all of your goals and hopes this week, Pisces. Others may be surprised at what you have to say.

You may find that one of your cowork-ers is more critical of your work than usual, Gemini. Don’t take it the wrong way, as con-structive criticism can be a good thing.

Virgo, as inviting as a situation may look, appearances can be deceiving. You may want to dip your toe into the water before you dive right into something.

Sagittarius, you are seldom soft spoken, but this week you may have to be even more assertive to get your point across. Otherwise your opinions might fall on deaf ears.

GROUP OF THE WEEKEach week a group or volunteer(s) 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!!

Barriere Lady LionsThis is a community service club that helps the Lions support charitable groups and community causes. They meet on the � rst Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at members’ homes.

All ladies are welcometo join.

For more information, con-tact Breny at 250-672-0063.

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May 30 - Family BBQ, 5-7pm @ Fadear Park. All proceeds to Heritage Splash Pad.May 31-Jun 2 - 4-H Cattle Fitting & Showing Clinic @ Agriplex.Jun 7-9 - Back Country Horsemen RendevousJun 7-9 - Baseball Tournament @ Brennan Creek w/concession.Jun 8 - Dance, 9pm, Brennan Creek Hall. $10 avail at the door.Jun 8 - Cashless Craft Swap, 10am-noon @NTVIC (the Ridge). Info call Margaret, 250-672-9330.Jun 8 - Flea Market, 10am-2pm @ Senior’s Hall. Tables $10/ea, call Hazel 250-672-5587.Jun 13-16 - Black Powder Cartridge Match @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range. Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678. Jun 14 - Heritage Splash Pad Dance @ Fall Fair Hall.Jun 15 - Father’s Day Steak Supper, after meet draw @ Legion. $8/ea, music and dancing to follow.Jun 15--16 - Slowpitch League TourneyJun 21-23 - Young Women’s Pow Wow, Simpcw Community HallJun 22-23 - B&D Riding Club Horse ShowJun 24-30 - Legion Week, watch for details and events.Jun 27-30 - Canadian Sheep Breeders Classic Show & Sale @ NT Agriplex.Jun 27-Jul 1 - Palmers Gulch Cowboy Action Event @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range. Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.Jun 28 - Ambassador Program Speach, Talent & Fashion Show,

7pm @ Lion’s Hall.Aug 22-Sep 2 - Rendezvous @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range. Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.Aug 29 - Ambassador Program Coronation, 7pm @ gym at NTVIC (the Ridge).Aug 31-Sep 2 - 64th Annual NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair grounds.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, 250-672-2477.Barriere 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 Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-

9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pmBarriere Food Bank: every other Wed. starting Jun 5. 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. 250-672-9943. 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]: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.Farmers Market - Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or 672-5919

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 Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pmLNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. 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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Crunchy Asparagus Fries2 eggs2 tbsps milkcoarse salt & fresh black pepper1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tsp lemon zest, just yellow part no pith1 bunch fresh asparagus, ends trimmed & last inch of stalk peeledlemon vinaigrette:1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 - 3 tbsps lemon juice, fresh-squeezed1 tsp Dijon mustard1 garlic clove, mincedCoarse salt & fresh black pepper, to tastePreheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease or line w/parchment a lrg. baking sheet. In a wide shallow bowl beat eggs & milk together. Season lightly w/salt & pepper. In a small bowl toss cheese, bread crumbs & lemon. Add half to a separate wide, shallow dish (if you don’t use them all you can save them for another use). Working a few at time dunk the stalks in the egg, allow excess to drip off then coat w/crumbs using. Set on baking sheet. Bake until golden brown & fork tender 20-25

mins. Serve as is or w/lemon vinaigrette. Vinaigrette: pulse the oil, lemon juice & mustard in a food processor, mix in garlic & season to taste with salt & pepper.

Cucumber & Feta Salad2 medium cucumbers1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsps apple cider vinegar1 tbsp fresh lemon juice3 tbsps chopped fresh dill1/2 tsp coconut palm sugar1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper4 ounces crumbled fetaThinly slice cucumber into circles. In separate bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, dill, sugar, salt, & pepper. Pour over cucumbers & stir. Add feta & gently stir. Chill for 2 hours. Serve cold.

Savoury Cheese & Chive Bread1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 - 1 tsp salt (depends on cheese used)

1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper 1 pinch of cayenne pepper3 large eggs, at room temperature1/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 generous cup (about 4 oz) coarsely grated Gruyere, Emmenthal, or cheddar 2 oz Gruyere, Emmenthal, or cheddar cut into very small cubes1/2 cup minced fresh chives or other herbs (or thinly sliced scallions)1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (optional)Preheat to 350F. Generously butter an 8” x 4 ½” x 2 ¾” loaf pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, & white pepper in a lrg bowl. Put eggs in a med. bowl & whisk for 1 min, until they’re foamy & blended. Whisk in milk & oil. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients & gently mix until the dough comes together. (do not beat) Stir in the cheese, herbs, & walnuts. Turn the dough into the buttered pan & even the top. Bake for 35 to 40 mins, or until the bread is golden. After cooled run a knife around the sides of the pan & turn the loaf over onto the rack; invert & cool right side up.

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Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is seeking one or more qualified consultants to provide technical analysis and advice in support of impact benefits agreement negotiations between Simpcw First Nation and Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC). These negotiations will focus on the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project. The technical consultant(s) for Simpcw First Nation will carry out technical reviews, produce reports and provide recommendations on the following aspects of the project:

Feasibility review – engineering, technical accuracy, cost & geohazards; Financial analysis – profitability of project proposal & scenarios for financial

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royalties from the project; Business, jobs & training needs inventory – report on SFN business, training & job

opportunities related to the project; Environmental review – report on project impacts & remediation measures; Permit applications review – review of all project permitting & regulatory

requirements; Strategic advice & technical assistance re. IBA negotiations.

Proposals should outline technical qualifications, prior relevant experience and past involvement with similar First Nations projects. Inclusion of employment or capacity building opportunities for Simpcw First Nation members or Simpcw corporate entities will be favourably considered. This work may be broken up into several distinct contracts, depending on the number and quality of proposals submitted. Only those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted.

For further information, please contact: Doug Brown, Administrator Simpcw First Nation Tel: 250-672-9995 Cell: 250-851-1690 Email: [email protected]

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BARBER SHOP Business for sale in Whitehorse, Yukon. Ex-cellent opportunity. Includes all equipment, in good location, leased premises. Contact Murd for details, 867-667-6873 or 867-667-7467.OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com [email protected].

Career Opportunities

QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor in the Cariboo/Vale-mount Area. Responsibilities in-clude but are not limited to: Plan-ning and implementation of all aspects of control projects. Exper-tise to provide training and supervi-sion to employees. Following all Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in the industryas a Certifi ed Arborist and have current safety certifi ca-tions Please submit resumes in-cluding a current driver’s abstract to: [email protected]

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort-gage and maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.GUARANTEED JOB place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas in-dustry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1-800-972-0209

Employment

Help WantedJOIN OUR team and earn up to $85,000 a year. Journey-man technician: proven pro-ducer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Mini-mum 4 years experience. Full benefi t package available. Braby Motors Salmon Arm. Fax resume 1-250-832 4545, email [email protected].

Reliable person for lawn care, bi-monthly: cutting, raking & weed eating small lawn. 250-672-9582 call 5-8pm only.

RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDEAVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO [email protected]

Employment

Help WantedRJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsper-son. Busy commercial trans-port truck dealership in Kam-loops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with com-petitive wage and benefi t package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: [email protected] Only applicants selected for an in-terview will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Your community. Your classifi eds.

250.672.5611

fax 250.672.9900 email offi [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm359 Borthwick Ave, Box 1020, Barriere, V0E 1E0

250 672-5611 Fax 250-672-9

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and your ad goes into the The Times FREE.

Regular Rate: 8.50 + GSTMaximum 15 words .20c per word extra

Special Rates: 3 Weeks;$22.15 + GST

Free Ads: Lost, Found, Student Work WantedFree ads maximum 15 words will run 2 consecutive weeks.

Happy Occasions:Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc. 1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GSTDeadlines:Word Ads: Mondays 5pmDisplay Ads: Mondays 12pm

It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, national-ity, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justifi ed by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confi rming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone num-bers will be charged for by the minute

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Ph: 250.672.5611 • Fax: 250.672.9900

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SIMPCW FIRST NATION Box 220, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Ph. 250-672-9995 or Fax 250-672-5858

Job Posting Social Development Manager

1. RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of this position is to provide the overall direction and management of the income assistance program, planning and development of community service programs for the personal, social and economic well-being of Simpcw First Nation community members and their families.

2. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Degree in a social sciences field and 5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education

and experience, including training in dealing with trauma and clients with addictions Must have a valid BC Driver’s license Must pass a current criminal record check Application must include a personal growth and wellness plan

3. EXPERIENCE Child protection and family support; Program design & budget management Management of income assistance program Provision of employment support services Inter-agency communication related to child and family services; Management of community service programs (e.g. Family Violence, National Child Benefit, and

Community-Based Services funds) Proposal-writing to access additional funds; Counselling, crisis intervention and integrated case management activities with co-workers

preparation and coordination of community functions

4. Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of health and social services policies, legislation and programs. Able to connect and build relationships with others in a positive way. Strong knowledge of budgets and program administration. Strong organizing, planning and coordinating skills. Able to communicate effectively. Ability to maintain and use computer database including Excel, Word and VENN system. Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting. High personal and professional standard of conduct, both in the workplace and in a community

setting.

SALARY NEGOTIABLE

For a more comprehensive job description, please contact Crystal Celesta at 250-672-9995 ext. 246 or email [email protected]

Please Submit cover letter, resume and 3 or 4 letters of reference of which one must be from a previous manager from work of a similar position by email, or mail to Crystal Celesta by 4PM Thursday, June 20, 2013. We thank you for your interest in this position. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCHOF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of

Anglicans, United & LutheransAll Are Welcomethe Rev. Brian KrushelOf ce: 250 672-565

www.norththompsonpc.ca

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

11:00 am Sundays at the RidgeBible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm

Join us for refreshments after the Service.Phone 250-672-9830 anytime.

Affiliated with North American Baptist Association.

“Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)

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

Employment

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

LAKESIDE Motel Live-In Of-fi ce/Grounds Position in Clear-water BC. Ideal for energetic couple or person. Must live on-site and be bondable. Duties: guest sales & service, laundry, grounds maintenance, & some in-room repairs. Seasonal full time from May to October with opportunity to remain over winter for general caretaking. Non-smokers preferred. Send resume by email to [email protected].

SalesPROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales asso-ciates. We maintain a large in-ventory of new and used vehi-cles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sun-days and all statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bo-nus structure, salary guaran-tee and moving allowance. At-tention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: [email protected]

Trades, TechnicalAUTOMOTIVE TECHNI-CIANS. Licensed, 4th year and 3rd year Technicians re-quired. Signing/moving allow-ance, full company benefi ts, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience pre-ferred, but not required. Den-ham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alber-ta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; [email protected]

LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interi-or Locations. Excellent salary, benefi ts and potential for advance-ment. Please submit your resume to [email protected]

Technician required for Cen-tral Interior dealership. Prefer-ence to techs with GM experi-ence. Email resume to:[email protected]

Work WantedHAFI GRANTS

Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building con-tractor @ 250-674-3875.

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

Services

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

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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No Credit Checks!Cash same day, local offi ce.www.PitStopLoans.com

1-800-514-9399

Fitness/ExerciseElliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Small Ads work!

Services

Photography / VideoNeed a professional

photographer? Portraits, weddings,

special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a life-time. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos

Jill Hayward250-319-8023/250-672-0055

PHOTOS by Keith McNeill

Digital and fi lm photographs.Phone 250-674-3252 or

email:[email protected]

FencingFor Sale: slabs from ruff-cut lumber, white pine, fi r & spruce, from 12-16’ lengths. Call for info 250-672-5262

Home Improvements

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com

1.877.835.6670

Pets & Livestock

LivestockFor Sale: 2 polled purebred simmental cows, easy calving, medium frame w/bull calves. 250-672-9611For Sale: still need a bull? 2yr old 83lb bw simmental, easy to handle. Calves can be seen. Open to reasonable offers. 250-672-9611

PetsFor Sale: lab cross pups 7 wks old; 4 left. $350 each. Call 1 (250)677-4419

Good Dog Obedience Classes Starting June 6!

* NEW DATES! *Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & ca-nine behaviour begins Thurs-day, June 6, 7pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100.Novice Class - 6 weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous Basic Obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Thursday, June 6, 8pm. Cost $100.To register or for more infor-mation contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesFridge, convection oven & stovetop, stacking w/d, 30” stove, ft load w/d, single w/d All refurbished. 250-674-0079

AuctionsAUCTION LARGE ESTATE & ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE AUCTION, June 2 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction, 3311 28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com (Specialty Auctions)

$100 & UnderGolf clubs for sale. $70. Comes with cart. Call 250-674-2127 to view these clubs

Flea MarketsBarriere & District Seniors Soc., 4431 Barriere Town Rd., June 8, 10am-2pm. Tables avail. $10/ea. Call Hazel 250-672-5587.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL

44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleAdjustable roof-rack for car. $10. 250-672-9330

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleAT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.www.bigirondrilling.com

Golf clubs for sale with cart. $70.00 Ph. 250-674-2127

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and Leg Cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OTwww.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. WantedCutlery (knives, forks & spoons), wanted for Fall Fair Hall & Agriplex kitchens. Only in clean, good condition please. 250-672-9330

True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Used Postage StampsSupport International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Develop-ment Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scout-ers in the third world.Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Wanted: 8’ canopy for Dodge pickup. Must have high back & be in good condition. Rea-sonable. Call 250-319-8023

Real Estate

For Sale By OwnerClearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter pack-age, 2 bdrm, very gd cond. Owned by elderly lady. Incl c/a, w/d, f/s. Extra lg windows, very bright and airy. Master bdrm has full 4 window bay. Two full bath, 1 is ensuite. New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches. Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00. Call Jones 250-674-3051 or [email protected], B.C. - To view in-formation and pictures on our house, please visit our BLOG - www.afi nehouseforsale.blogspot.ca

WATERFRONT property in Nelson, B.C. 114 ft. sandy beach and gorgeous views of the city. Go to property-guys.com and type in number 196175 for details and pic-tures. 480-620-7177 or [email protected]

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentClearwater: 2 bdrm apt. Bright and sunny, located in the In-terior Whitewater building. Avail July 1. Call 250-674-3727 or 250-674-0073

Commercial/Industrial

Commercial [email protected]

Formerly Curves in Cold-stream. 1800 & 1400 sq.ft or sell all including 3000 sq.ft residence, heart of Coldstream Vernon BC. Near schools, store & lake. 250-542-6261

Rentals

Duplex / 4 PlexClearwater: Older 3 bdrm du-plex. Avail June 1, $575/mo. + util, Miller sub. 250-674-0188

Misc for RentBachelor suite, gym [email protected]

Mobile Homes & Pads

Clearwater: Older MH. Rent to own, $1,000 down, $580/moCall 604-850-9059 or text 604-751-2771

Homes for RentForest Lake: lakefront small home, absolutely NS/NP, $650 incl. util., seasonal or short term rental rates also avail. 604-541-4084 or 778-773-2465 Also avail. Vacation Rental- 2 bdrm lakefront home, w/d, absolutely NS/NP, $800 + util. 604-541-4084 or 778-773-2465Forest Lake: Vacation Rental-Rustic Lakeside cabin avail. NS/NP, $350 week incl. util. seasonal or short term rental rates also avail. 604-541-4084 or 778-773-2465 .

Transportation

Auto Financing

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic2008 Mazda 3. 42,000 km, 17-inch wheels, sunroof. Never driven in winter. Asking $14,000 obo. Phone 250-674-0003.

Sport Utility Vehicle2000 Blazer 4dr hs. New tires, good cond., must be seen. $2500 AIC. 250-672-5814

Trucks & Vans2011 GMC Sierra 4x4 pickup, 5.3 litre engine, extend-a-cab, auto, short box, exec cond. $17,000. Ph. 250-674-0072Wanted: 8’ canopy for Dodge pickup. Must have high back & be in good condition. Rea-sonable. Call 250-319-8023

Legal

Legal NoticesNOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that creditors and oth-ers having claims against the estate of JOSEPH MICHEL GRENIER otherwise known as MICHEL JO-SEPH GRENIER and MICHAEL J. GRENIER and MIKE GRENIER, deceased, Retired, late of 115 Nor-folk Road, Clearwater, British Co-lumbia, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the un-dersigned Executor of #2-555 Glen-meadows Road, Kelowna, British Columbia,V1V 1V5, on or before the 21st day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice. PAUL JOSEPH GRENI-ER, Executor of the Estate of JO-SEPH MICHEL GRENIER other-wise known as MICHEL JOSEPH GRENIER and MICHAEL J. GRENIER and MIKE GRENIER, Deceased.

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ABC

= AIC (measure of blood glucose levels over time) Recommended Target: 7.0% or below

= Blood pressure Recommended Target: 130/80 mm Hg

= Cholesterol Recommended Target: LDL: 2.0 mmol/L or lower. Total cholesterol to HDL ratio: below 4

If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and other complications such as eye and kidney disease, nerve damage and foot problems. Keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range can reduce your risk of complications.

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