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Barriere RCMP are advising area resi-dents that over the past two weeks they have received a number of reported break-and-enters.

Last week a 30-year-old male from Kamloops, who is living in the Barriere area, was found in possession of property from multiple break-and-enters, and was therefore arrested. Police say two other persons on the scene are being investigated and charges may

be laid against them as well.RCMP Cst. Evan Cadwallader says a

large number of stolen items were recovered from the residence, many of which have been identified and returned to their owners; but a large amount of the recovered prop-erty remains unclaimed. He advises area residents to please check their outbuildings, garages, etc. in case the thefts have not been noticed.

“The thefts have mostly involved indus-trial equipment, tools, and metal items,”

said Cadwallader, “If residents find anything missing or anything suspicious please contact the RCMP.”

He noted that it appears so far that at least a dozen properties have been hit, with a num-ber of them in more rural settings. He also advises residents to be vigilant, and if they see anything suspicious to contact the police.

“We think this suspect has been in the area for at least two months,” said the Constable.

The male who was arrested is now out on bale and back in the community.

Fall Fair names its newest Ambassadors The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s (NTFFRA) Ambassador Program held its Coronation on Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Ridge in Barriere. Previously called the NTFFRA Queen Pageant, this will mark the 63rd year that young women from Valley communities have been chosen to represent the NTFFRA, and the North Thompson Valley. The judges awarded Clearwater’s Miss Well’s Gray Info Centre, Aliya Bieber (center), the top spot of Ambassador, with the Vice-Ambassador titles going to Barriere residents, Miss Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, Kaitlain Chantler (left), and Miss Baille’s Towing, Alisha Gotro. Find more coverage about the event in our next issue of the Star/Journal, due to hit newsstands on Sept. 13/12

Winners of the North Thompson Fall Fair’s Best Decorated Business Contest were announced just before press time last Friday:

1st - Interior Savings Insurance

2nd - Yellowhead Pioneer Residence

3rd - Interior Savings Credit Union

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Flu shot or mask, health workers toldBy Tom FletcherBlack Press

VICTORIA – B.C. health care workers will be required to get an annual influenza vaccine or wear a mask in all patient contact areas in the commu-nity or publicly funded facilities, starting with this year’s flu season.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall recently announced the regulation, a first for Canada. It applies to health authority staff, doc-tors, volunteers, students, contractors and ven-dors who come into contact with patients.

Free flu shots have been made available to B.C. health care workers for years, and despite encouragement, fewer than half take advantage of them. The average vaccination rate for long-term care employees is closer to 60 per cent, but Kendall said that rate is still too low and has declined in recent years.

Canada’s national advisory committee on immunization considers it a “professional respon-sibility” for health care workers to get their flu shot every year, Kendall said.

The mask option is being offered for workers who have a medical reason not to be vaccinat-ed, and to avoid disputes with employees who simply refuse. “Progressive discipline” would be imposed on employees who refuse both during

flu season, just as it would be for those who fail to wash their hands or take precautions when coughing, Kendall said.

B.C. is the first province to move to mandatory influenza protection, following the lead of U.S. jurisdictions where vaccination has increased to more than 95 per cent. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control estimates that complete vaccination of health care workers would reduce the risk risk for patients by 47 per cent, as well as protecting the workers from exposure from infected patients.

The annual influenza shot is made available around Thanksgiving each year, to prepare for a season that typically runs from late November until March. A new formulation is used each year to match the strains most likely to be circulating in North America during the winter.

Kendall said he doesn’t know why immuniza-tion rates for health care workers have declined. But he cited persistent myths about hazards of contracting the flu from the vaccine or experi-encing other adverse effects, which he said are very rare.

“Some people believe they are healthy and don’t get influenza,” he said.

The Canadian Nursing Association, the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. and the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons all support vaccina-tion for health care workers.

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Recycling and waste disposal is going to get a lot easier for people in the South and North Thompson regions and in particular, Barriere and Clearwater areas. Construction is underway on the new Clearwater and Louis Creek Eco-Depots to replace the Barriere and Clearwater landfills—due to close in the fall of 2012—as the regional facilities for the North Thompson area.

Scheduled to open this fall, the new Eco-Depots will be built with easy access from the Yellowhead Highway and con-veniently located for North Thompson res-idents. In the South Thompson, the new-

Eco-Depot concept and design received sup-port of area residents at a public meeting held on March 14, 2012. An archeological assess-ment is underway to ensure any potential areas of cultural signif-icance are protected.

Eco-Depots offer a convenient ‘one-stop drop’ for recyclables, including paper, tin, aluminum and card-board, and waste such as household and com-mercial garbage. They are divided into two separate areas – the first is the recycling area where all house-hold recyclable mate-rials can be dropped off before crossing the weigh scale and enter-ing the second area for refuse disposal. To encourage waste reduc-tion, you can recycle as

much as you like free of charge.

Weight-based tip-ping fees will only apply when you dis-pose of refuse and other materials such as demolition waste that cannot be recycled.

Both the waste and recycling areas will be enclosed in large steel buildings to reduce any poten-tial noise, odours or litter, plus new scales will accurately record waste and recycling which will help you save money. Eco-Depots and transfer sta-tions are more environ-mentally-friendly than landfills as no waste is buried on site. Waste and recyclables are hauled to other regu-lated landfills or recy-cling processing facili-ties.

New Eco-Depots in Clearwater and Louis Creek will be completed in 2012. Facilities in Clinton, Logan Lake and Lytton are current-ly being upgraded to Eco-Depots for 2012. New Eco-Depots at the entrances to the Lower Nicola and Heffley Creek land-f ills will be com-pleted by 2013. Site locations are also being developed for new Eco-Depots in Blue River and Little Fort. Read on for more information about improvements underway to our solid waste and recycling facilities across the region and watch our website at www.tnrd.ca for opening dates and hours of operation.

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Editorial; by Tom Fletcher

I was as surprised as anyone to hear about the plan by this newspaper’s owner, David Black, to begin regulatory work on an oil refinery for Kitimat.

I’ll leave it to others to comment on the practicality of that plan, and whether it would make the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project more acceptable to B.C.’s government and population. Black Press news coverage, columns, letters to the editor and other reader comments are not affected by this project, and there has been a range of views expressed already.

Whatever the merits of the refinery idea, it has advanced the debate over pipe-lines and the place of oil in our society. And that’s a good thing, because as someone with a basic knowledge of chemistry and some experience in oil refining, I have noticed a lot of ignorance about the subject.

Today I’d like to address some of the main misconceptions, which have been exploited by some opponents. The first one is oil pollution in general and how it gets into the environment.

A global study by the Smithsonian Institution in 1995 calculated the amount of oil making its way into oceans this way: Big tanker spills accounted for 37 million gallons a year, about five per cent of the total marine oil pollution identified.

By far the largest source was oil runoff from land into drains, from oil changes, municipal and industrial wastes and other sources: 363 million gallons. Bilge clean-ing and other routine ship maintenance added 137 million gallons, four times the tanker spill average.

Air pollution from vehicles and industry deposited hydrocarbon particles equal to another 97 million gallons; natural seeps added 62 million gallons; offshore drill-ing discharges accounted for 15 million gallons.

So that’s the first thing to understand. It’s not tankers and pipelines doing most of the polluting. It’s you and me.

Then there is the propaganda about greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands crude. Actor Robert Redford is one of the highest-profile pitchmen for the false notion that “tar sands” oil generates three times the greenhouse gases as conven-tional oil.

The facts are clear. The most widely cited source is a graph prepared by Cambridge Energy Research Associates, which shows that 75 per cent of green-house gases from all types of crude occur when the gasoline, jet fuel and diesel are burned by the end user.

Yes, there are variations in emissions on the remaining quarter. Emissions from mined oil sands crude are slightly higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude. The most greenhouse gas-intensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conven-tionally drilled.

Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated.

Two U.S. environmental groups, including the one fronted by Redford, have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines. False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades.

The Trans-Mountain pipeline has been carrying crude from Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state for more than 60 years. It has periodically carried heavy crude for 40 years, and diluted bitumen for 25 years.

Some of that crude is refined in Washington and the gasoline and diesel barged up to supply B.C. gas stations. And of course Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and all other B.C. islands depend on marine fuel shipments.

And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt.* Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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To the editor;Media mogul David Black has my full support for his proposal to build a $13-billion oil refin-

ery near Kitimat to process heavy oil from the Enbridge pipeline. I’ve had the same idea myself.Why should we let the Asian countries buy our Canadian crude oil and refine it for their

markets when we could add value by refining it here in B.C. and shipping them the finished product? This is a strategy that would create local jobs for our own citizens and address the environmental concerns around oil tankers travelling in B.C.’s coastal waters.

I know for a fact that Alberta wants to do this because I worked on a project in East Edmonton (a stone’s throw from the refineries in Fort Saskatchewan) that would have seen it become a reality. And as long as Enbridge meets the conditions and standards set out by the Premier, moving heavy oil from Alberta through a pipeline would be a heck of a lot better than shipping it by rail or truck.

That’s why B.C. should be working with Alberta on exactly the kind of joint interprovincial venture David Black is proposing, a venture that would bring value-added tertiary oil refining to B.C. along with the heavy oil pipeline.

Shipping gasoline, jet fuel and other refined oil products by tanker is just as practical as shipping crude oil and lot safer from an environmental standpoint. So let’s not waste this opportunity and the revenue and jobs it could bring to our province. There’s a lot we could do here in B.C. with a piece of the oil industry pie.Roop VirkReceived by email

Black’s oil refinery would give B.C. a piece of the pie


Goodbye from Queen HannahDear readers;

As the summer season is slowly coming to an end, and the North Thompson Fall Fair has arrived, the time has come for me to say goodbye as your Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Queen 2011/2012.

Eighteen months ago, when I joined this program, I never could have imagined that this simple act alone would have such a rewarding impact on my life. I have not only conquered my fear of public speaking, but have met so many new and exciting people, and ultimately, grown into a strong and confi-dent young woman.

I will never forget the night I was crowned Queen, and given the honour of representing the North Thompson Valley. Since then I have had the pleasure of travelling to nine different, beautiful communities.

I would like to take this time to share some of my fondest memories that never fail to put a smile on my face.

Our first out of town trip to the serene, lake-side com-munity of Peachland was one of my personal favorites. We had the chance to visit a par-rot sanctuary that sheltered several unique parrots. It was

heart touching to see how much the owners did for the parrots and continue to do on a daily basis.

It was also at Peachland that we met some of the other visiting royalty and started to develop strong friendships with these wonderful individuals.

One of my most entertain-ing trips included traveling to the historical city of Quesnel and taking part in the famous Billy Barker Days. Attending the midway, riding in the parade, and running around downtown Quesnel made for a noteworthy

time with some good laughs.I would now like to extend my

appreciation to the people that have made this year possible, and supported me throughout my candidacy and reign.

To my sponsors the Lower North Thompson Catholic Women’s League; you are all outstanding women, your faith and commitment to your town inspires me greatly.

To the committee, thank you for everything you do for this program, and for always believ-ing in me.

Finally, to my family, you have kept me from falling from day one, you are all so full of love and kindness, and I cannot thank you enough for every-thing you do for me.

Although my time as your Queen is coming to an end, I will cherish the memories, and continue to support the pro-gram.

The time has come to say goodbye, but the North Thompson Valley will always be my home, because like they say, “Home is Where the Heart Is”.

All my love, Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Queen 2011/2012, Hannah Allen Brennan Creek, B.C.

Retiring Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Queen 2011/2012, Hannah Allen.

Photo: Rozalind Ewashina Photography

Good luck from retiring PrincessGreetings everyone;

My name is Tianna Weninger, former Miss On Call Towing and Construction, and now leaving with the title Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Princess 2011 and 2012.

Last year, I became a candidate for the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Pageant program. This candidacy took approximately seven months of classes and preparation that was needed in order to par-ticipate.

It was a tough year, but it was worthwhile when I was crowned Princess.

This is a wonderful program, and it helped

me in so many ways, I welcome all girls to try it, and watch it do the same for you.

This year has been such a blessing and it was a great experi-ence. I would not have had any of this, or the great memories I have aquired if I didn’t have my sponsor Ron Rotzetter supporting me.

Ron, you came to every event with such a big hug and lots of confidence that I would do well. You got me where I am today, and I can’t say how much I appreciate everything you have done for me to get me here. Thanks again Ron:)

My year as a Princess has been filled with

many events, travel-ing, laughs, tears, and so much more. You become so close with everyone you meet, and I know that even when I retire as a Princess, that I’ll have lifelong friends wher-ever I go.

Good luck to who-ever becomes the new holder of my title

(which is now to be called ‘Ambassador’), you’ll represent your Valley well.

But until then, I am, and forever will be one of the last Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Princesses 2011 and 2012. Tianna WeningerClearwater, B.C.

Princess says ‘thank you”To the North Thompson Valley;

This year has been something I would have never expected to be a part of; trav-eling around B.C., learning about dif-ferent communities, and making some friendships that will last a lifetime.

With a year like this there are so many people to thank.

First, I would like to thank my spon-sor, The Jim’s Foods Markets. I have had the pleasure of being your employee for the past four years, and without you I wouldn’t have been able to expe-rience this program.

And thank you to the ladies with whom I started this program with, Diane and Wendy, you ladies have made a difference in my life by intro-ducing me to this program and I don’t think I can thank you enough.

I would also like to take this time to

say thank you to my sister Alexandra Brown, you signed me up for this pro-gram, and you’re the reason I am who I am today. Good luck in life and I love you.

Now to my fellow Royalty; remem-ber we will always have each other, and this year would have never been the same without you, I love you both and good luck.

My final thank you goes to the peo-ple of the North Thompson Valley; we couldn’t have done it without all of your support, and you are what truly makes this program succeed. Thank you for everything. Cassandra Brown, Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Princess and Congeniality, 2011/2012 Little Fort, B.C.

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Downtown Solar Aquatics Wastewater (Reclamation) Downtown Solar Aquatics Wastewater (Reclamation) Plant design, which will be presented to the Public Works Plant design, which will be presented to the Public Works Committee by Eco-Tek on Monday, September 10, 2012 Committee by Eco-Tek on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7pm held in Council Chambers at “the Ridge” at 7pm held in Council Chambers at “the Ridge” 4936 Barriere Town Road.4936 Barriere Town Road.

All the members of the Houben family wish All the members of the Houben family wish to extend our heart-felt thanks to everyone to extend our heart-felt thanks to everyone

for their assistance and support since for their assistance and support since Tony’s passing. Tony’s passing.

Your kind thoughts and hugs made our sorrow easier to bear. A special thank you to the Barriere & District Senior’s Society who

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BC VIEWSVICTORIA – NDP leader Adrian Dix has announced that one of his first acts as premier would be to withdraw B.C. from the joint review of the Enbridge pipeline proposal from Alberta to Kitimat.

The two-year fed-eral-led review will be mostly done by next May, but Dix proposes to start a new provincial assessment to examine at the B.C. portion. He doesn’t know how much it would cost, and under questioning he all but admitted the intention is to study the pipeline to death.

Fresh from a sum-mer tour of the pipe-line route to reaffirm solidarity with its oppo-nents, Dix is hardly in a position to consider anything but maximum resistance. As Premier Christy Clark did in her showdown with Alberta over benefits, Dix hint-ed that provincial per-mits for river and wild-life crossings would be made as expensive as possible, if not refused.

The same fate awaits the Kinder Morgan plan to twin the exist-ing Trans-Mountain oil pipeline to Burnaby. Dix left the impression that he would undo the years of work that have gone into bringing

some rational sense to environmental approv-als that can be, and have been, dragged out for years.

The B.C. hearings would provide another platform for opponents, and more complaints to justify refusal at the provincial level, to go along with court cases and direct-action pro-tests.

Speaking of which, the frontal assault by agitators at the fed-eral Enbridge hearings has mostly petered out. After 4,000-odd people were signed up to speak, most didn’t bother, and some hear-ings were cancelled. Apparently slacktiv-ists such as “Jonathan L. Seagull” and “Cave Man” didn’t make it out of their Vancouver basement suites to tell the panel oil is bad.

Professional envi-ronmentalists are now wringing their hands

over Ottawa’s decision to leave smaller-scale reviews to the prov-ince. This means, for example, that there won’t be a duplicate federal review of the urgently needed refit of the John Hart Dam on the Campbell River.

One reader suggest-ed that environmental pioneer Roderick Haig-Brown is still spinning in his grave over the damming of this leg-endary salmon river. Perhaps, but that was in 1947. Does it make sense today to lard pointless bureaucracy onto a reconstruction that replaces wooden pipes and provides earthquake protection, without expanding river impact?

NDP environment critic Rob Fleming ham-mered away at the B.C. Liberals about this in the spring, reminding them that Auditor General John Doyle had exposed a lack of resources in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, even before Ottawa’s changes.

Fleming makes it sound like a huge new burden has been dumped on B.C. False. Provincial assessment already must be done with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans

Canada, Transport Canada, the provincial ministries of natural resources and energy and mines, and of course aboriginal communities. This is why it’s so long and expensive.

And don’t be fooled into believing that a federal review would go out and count the tadpoles and caribou again. It’s only the desk jobs that have prolifer-ated.

There weren’t just two levels of duplicate review, but three. Earlier in their mandate, the B.C. Liberals exempted major projects such as mines and energy gen-eration from local gov-ernment control, citing the “provincial interest” similar to the federal authority over projects that cross provincial borders.

I agree with the NDP that B.C. environmental assessment needs more resources, in particular to do the follow-up on approved projects, as called for by the auditor general.

Forest management needs more money too. All the more reason not to waste resources on political gestures.* Tom Fletcher is legis-lative reporter and col-umnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Garry Gottfriedson works with brush and paint, in creating a colourful work on canvas, in the cultural tent during the Secwepemc Gathering hosted by Simpcw First Nation and held in Chu Chua last month.

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Four-way stop to encourage slower travel and area commerce

The District of Barriere Council has passed a motion that will allow for the proper definition of the Barriere Town Road and Barkley/Salle Road intersection and the placing of two stop signs. There are no plans for angle parking in this area at this time. The crosswalks will be clearly defined and the parallel parking spaces shifted slightly, where required, to provide safe passage through the intersection and adjacent area for both vehicles and pedestrians.

The ongoing plan for the Barriere Town Road corridor is to provide an environment that will encourage people accessing the area to travel slow-er and stop to enjoy the available amenities and businesses.

On September 22 and 23, the TNRD had its regular meeting out of the TNRD offices. The Board of Directors travelled to Ashcroft to be greeted by Mayor Andy Anderson who then took us up to view a presentation around the inland port being developed there. The inland terminal has recently been given a push by the federal government when it announced the allocation of $5 million towards infrastructure upgrades that will allow for both CN and CP Rail access to the terminal.

At first I had the impression that the terminal was another container facility but it turns out it is best described, as they say in the rail terminal world, as a “logistics-focused, rail-based transload facility.” It appears that the vision is much more diverse than just handling containers. For example, one project will provide for the storage of rail cars off the main lines in order to build trains for specific purposes. This is a huge benefit in that the main lines will be able to stay open for traffic. Plus, the cost of rail car storage in Ashcroft will be considerably less than in the Fraser Valley.

Mayor Anderson has been a major factor in drawing federal attention to the project and he has worked tirelessly to have the best chance for success for all involved. Mayor Anderson’s efforts provide an example of what can be done even in a small town if you think out of the box and beyond your borders.

Next we went to Cache Creek to view the land fill facility. During the presentation we heard how they are working to capture the methane gas for future use, the new methods used to capture leachate, and were able to see the trucks that use Liquefied Natural Gas. These trucks are very quiet, produce less greenhouse gas and eventually will be able to use the methane captured from the landfill to haul solid waste up from Greater Vancouver and wood chips back to the coast. Again, this is an example of how hard work and dedication to a vision or project can produce success. Mayor John Ranta has worked for many years to insure that this project goes for-ward in the best possible way for all involved.

Mayor Jim Rivett welcomed the Board to Clinton where the regular board meeting was held. As part of the meeting a delegation presented the details around the Gold Country Geo Caching project. The marketing manager, Ms. Terri Hadwin did a great

job of explaining how geo caching works and the benefits it brings to the community.

Here in Barriere things have been busy. The BC Barrel Racing Finals were held the weekend of Aug. 18. There were lots of dedicated and skilful folks providing all sorts of entertainment. The next weekend the Little Britches Rodeo provided great entertainment. The skills of these young people are really something to see. To race into the arena and jump off while your horse is still running takes nerves of steel and hours of practice. Both of these events need our support so that they can return in the years to come.

Barriere has a long history of volunteering to make things happen. Each year the pool of volunteers seems to be shrinking despite our population growth. Events like The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, the Provincial Winter Fair, the Little Britches Rodeo and various other events like Barriere Bandshell Fridays and Communities in Bloom, all rely on volunteers. Even if all you can commit to are a few hours of your time for a single time, it all helps.

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Barriere RCMP report that on Friday, Aug. 24, a Barriere male was arrested after fleeing an assault on a ride-on lawnmower; which he was driving up Barriere Town Road.

Police apprehended the man adjacent to the Fadear Park area, where Barriere Bandshell

Friday was underway at the time, with a good sized crowd in atten-dance.

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Are you free a few hours a week? Would you like to meet other members of the community who have similar interests? Would

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Many people tend to take vaccines for granted, but they do save lives. The number of children saved from dying of measles during the past decade was over 9,500,000 worldwide. This represents a 74% drop in measles deaths.

Probiotics are ‘friendly’ bacteria found in food products like yogurt and also available in capsules. Diarrhea is a side effect of many regular antibiotics. By taking probiotic supplements during antibiotic therapy, diarrhea can often be prevented. It is best to take the probiotic dose 2-4 hours after the antibiotic dose.

Head lice often becomes a problem in children at this time of year. Some of the older lice treatments are not as effective anymore. Nyda is a spray solution that can be used in children over the age of two and is effective against the lice, as well as eliminating the nits (eggs). Our pharmacists can advise you about this product.

Our pharmacists are not only dispensers of medication, but dispensers of information. We are always ready to help you with your questions about medications and health.


Summer draws to a close and schools are ready for the return of some 21,000 students, who will be arriving in many different ways.

As summer winds down and the school year begins anew, children will be travelling to and from their local schools by public or private transportation as well as on bikes, roller blades, skateboards and foot. As a motorist, what does that mean for you?

It’s simple: When you’re driving, slow down and watch for children. It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re in a school zone as kids have to walk from their neighbourhood to get to school so there are going to be children everywhere, even if a school isn’t nearby. School zones are good reminders to slow down but there will be still be children running around, darting in and out of traffic outside of school zones.

Slowing down doesn’t just apply to 8:30 in the morning and 3:30 in the afternoon (or whenever school lets out in your area). Children who live near school might go home for lunch. Or, children might be late getting to school or going home early.

Don’t forget, it’s not just children you have to watch out for, as school buses are back in service. A school bus dis-playing its stop sign and flashing red lights means you must stop until the lights and signs are deactivated, regardless of which direction you are headed. School buses also tend to be an obvious indicator that children will be nearby.

It’s crucial that drivers slow down in school zones, watch for crosswalks, and be mindful of School Traffic Safety Patrollers. “Be alert and watch for kids riding to school on their bikes,” says Regional Traffic Safety Officer Dave Gibson. “We all want our children to arrive at school and home safely.”

Members of the RCMP, will be stepping up their pres-ence, making school zones a priority. School zone speed limits are 30 km/h between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., commencing Tuesday, Sept. 4.

“We strongly encourage students and their parents to consider walking or cycling to school to reduce traffic congestion around the schools and increase student safety,” comments Officer Gibson.

Tips for Pedestrians: 1. Remove your headphones; put away your phone,

MP3 player or other gadgets when crossing a street. Focus your full attention on the road so you can see, hear and respond safely.

2. Use designated crossing points and follow pedestrian traffic signs and signals. Make eye contact with drivers, so you both know you see each other. The most common road safety error made by kids is not finding a safe place to cross. Teach your child to cross at intersections that have a pedestrian crossing light or a marked crosswalk whenever possible.

3. Dress to be seen. Wear bright or light coloured clothing. In dark or bad weather, wear reflective material on clothes or accessories.

4. Always walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk—away from the road. This way, you’re further away from the traffic. If there is no sidewalk, always walk facing traffic so you can see oncoming vehicles and drivers can see you.

5. Be aware of parked vehicles in parking lots and on the road. Drivers may not see you between parked vehicles and you may not see them moving. Before crossing or walking through a parking lot, stop and look left-right-left around the parked vehicle and avoid taking unnecessary shortcuts through parking lots.

Tips for drivers:When school is in session, a 30-km/h school zone speed

limit is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every school day, unless otherwise posted.

1. Plan ahead and be alert. Driving routes with less traffic in the summer may now face congestion, so give yourself extra time to get to your destination. Take your time and don’t rush - especially through intersections. Look for children especially near or around crosswalks and intersec-tions close to schools.

2. When dropping off children in a school zone stop and allow them to exit onto the sidewalk side of the car. Never allow a child to cross mid-block.

3. If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding for a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop.

4. Always watch for pedestrians when you’re back-ing up. Before you get into your vehicle, make it a habit to walk around your vehicle to ensure no small kids are behind it. And remember, children will notice your driving behav-iour as well as your pedestrian behaviour, so please set a good example for them.

Tickets and fines under the BC Motor Vehicle Act:Description FinesSpeed in school / playground zone $196-$253Fail to stop for school bus $167Fail to yield to pedestrian $167Pass vehicle yielding to pedestrian $167Disobey school guard / patrol $167

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By Tim PetrukKamloops This Week

When students return to Kamloops-Thompson school district classrooms next week, the routine will likely be a lot more normal than it was at the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

“Last year, our focus for the year was basically labour-relations issues,” school-district superintendent Terry Sullivan told KTW.

“This year, there’s a collective agreement that’s in place and, hopefully, that will bring with it some stability.”

B.C.’s 40,000 public-school teachers worked last school year without a contract.

Teachers had withdrawn extra-cur-ricular and non-teaching services — including coaching, recess monitoring

and report-card writing.That meant many duties normally ful-

filled by teachers were left to district staff, Sullivan included.

But, in late June, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced a ten-tative deal with the province — an agree-ment that received ratification from teachers days later.

The two-year deal is retroactive to June 2011.

It is set to expire on June 30, 2013.It came after months of bickering about

Bill 22, a law seen by the BCTF as a way of strong-arming teachers into a contract.

Bill 22 would have seen stiff financial penalties for striking teachers and virtu-ally wiped out class-size and composition limits.

In addition, Lambert said it would create

a $100-million education funding shortfall.Sullivan said the tentative deal is a good

short-term fix.“Teachers will be expected to perform

their responsibilities,” he said.“We want to get back to our priorities —

teaching and education.”Schools open their doors to the 2012-

2013 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

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The ferryman: Harry William Fairbrother The Times

Ferries were an impor-tant means of transporta-tion during the early days in the North Thompson Valley. One of the more important was the ferry that ran from Blackpool to East Blackpool, and one of the more important ferry operators was Harry Fairbrother, who ran the Blackpool ferry for about 21 years until it closed in 1970.

According to infor-mation from his family and from the local his-tory book, Upper North Thompson Reflections, Henry William (Harry) Fairbrother was born July 11, 1905, in Long Eaton, England.

In 1910 he immi-grated with his family to Asquith, Saskatchewan. In later years he lived in Alberta and on the West Coast, and finally settling in Haney, B.C., with his wife, Ina, and their three children.

In 1950 they moved to East Blackpool where Harry became the opera-tor of the B.C. govern-ment’s reaction ferry on the North Thompson River.

A reaction ferry is unpowered and makes use of the force of the river’s current to move from bank to bank. Today there are only two on the North Thomson River, one at Little Fort and the other at McLure.

Built in 1909, the Blackpool ferry was the first of its kind on the river, having tow-ers higher than usual to allow steamboat traffic

to pass under the strung cable.

The ferry operated from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, pro-viding a vital link not only for the east side residents but also for the native Indians from as far away as Chu Chua who, with horses and wagon, crossed on their way to the Blue River vicinity to pick blueberries.

The North Thompson is a very powerful river, and whatever the sea-son, Harry had a great deal of respect for it.

The ferry service ter-minated in 1970 when Harry retired.

He died at home in East Blackpool in 1985.

According to an arti-cle about his death in the Times, he had been an active member of the curling club in his retirement, often curl-ing six or seven games a week. One of the more memorable occasions was when three of his brothers curled with him in the 1979 Clearwater Men’s Open Bonspiel. Frank, age 80, Harry 74, Ed 72 and Slim 68, had a combined age of 296 years - reportedly the oldest team of brothers to curl together provin-cially or nationally.

Harry had married Ina in 1935. The couple had three children: Don, Betty and Althea.

Ina took over the postmistress at the East Blackpool post office when Harry became the ferryman. At one point she was also the mail carrier. The CNR way-freight would slow down

enough when passing their house to drop off and collect the mail.

Ina also retired in 1970 when the government closed the East Blackpool post office. She passed away in 1990.

The family home and post office that Harry built can be seen direct-ly across the river from the regional park at the former Blackpool ferry launch.

Some have proposed that the park should be named after Harry Fairbrother.

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(Above) A mis-sionary van operated by the Anglican Church uses the Blackpool ferry to cross the North Thompson River.

(Above) Harry Fairbrother shows off a big fish he caught while operating the ferry.

(Above) Ina and Harry Fairbrother lived in East Blackpool for many years.

(Right) Ina Fairbrother uses a steering wheel to give the ferry

the correct angle to catch the cur-rent and cross the river.

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Laskovic and Art Council partner to open galleryBy Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

There is no doubt that the grand opening of the Armour Mountain Art Gallery, in Barriere on Aug. 16, was an exiting event. Thanks to Lana Laskovic of Armour Mountain Office Services, and the North Thompson Arts Council, the dream of an art gallery in the community came true. Due to their work and partnering on the project, there is now a public venue for artists to display and sell their work year round.

Lana says that after opening her bookkeeping and office services busi-ness, she considered extending the office space to add an art related sec-tion to the establishment. A number of artists in the area had already exhibited their work in her current office, and when they and Lana discussed the pos-sibility of expanding into an adjacent art gallery; it was not long before an agreement was worked out that suited both parties.

The North Thompson Arts Council now has of 20 of their members signed up for six months to display their work in the art gallery. The gallery space is paid for by the contributions of the participating members. The more members the lower the contribution required to keep the gallery open.

Lana’s contribution is staffing the gallery, handling sales, and helping promote the artists and the Art Council to the public.

“Getting the gallery ready was a huge job, “ said Lana, “Wayne Broomfield, a local artist, also became a hands-on worker to get things done. Wayne was actually the one who got it all going; he worked hard, he painted everything, helped to put things in place, and hung all the pictures. He deserves a big thank you from all of us.”

On opening day, many people filled the gallery, and even overflowed to just outside. They visited with the art-ists and admired their creative work. There were great snacks and coffee, as well as cold drinks served and enjoyed all around.

One visitor commented, “I am amazed to see such variety of art work, there are great paintings, photogra-phy, carvings, and more; there is so much talent in our area that I had not really been aware of until now. I am sure this place will be an attraction for residents and visitor alike.”

Just before she cut slices for every-one from a large decorated cake, Lana said, “I would like to thank the com-munity for their interest and am look-ing forward to seeing more visitors and new artists. I’d also like to say a personal thank you to Mayor Bill Humphreys, council members Virginia Smith, Bill Kershaw, Pat Paula and Amanda Sabyan who attended the opening today; and of course to all the artists who showed their work. I hope everyone enjoys the art we have displayed here.”

There is no doubt that the grand a

(Left) Barriere artist, Marie Downing, with one of her watercolour pieces that she has on display, and offered for sale, at the Armour Mountain Art Gallery. Downing also does leather work, creating attractive purses satchels, and saddle bags. (Bottom left) MaryAnn Canaday attended the grand opening of the gallery and is shown admiring a painted hand saw by Doris Scarf. (Below right) Shirley Kristensen and Grace Fennell admire a leather and rawhide braided bridle made by braider Jill Hayward. (Below) Cutting the cake in celebration of the open-ing of the gallery are North Thompson Arts Council members (l to r) Margaret Houben, Wayne Broomfield, and Lana Laskovic, who is also the proprietor of the gallery and Armour Mountain Office Services

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Little Britches marks 25 year anniversary


Twenty-five years ago Dick and Carmen Ross held the first Little Britches Rodeo in B.C., right here in Barriere. The couple promoted the event to other areas, and Carmen wrote the first rule book for Little Britches.

Since then the event has grown to the point where it is now held in com-munities throughout the province.

2012 marked a milestone anniver-sary, and most fittingly in celebration of the 25th anniversary celebration, the Little Britches Rodeo Finals were held in Barriere the weekend of Aug. 25-26, at the North Thompson Fall Fair facility.

Young competitors came from across the province to compete, and to help celebrate the anniversary of their rodeo; and event organizers Frank and

Chantal Holt worked diligently with their team to present a first class event for all.

The Finals’ awards banquet on the Saturday night saw Little Britches competitors and organizers make a surprise presentation of engraved sil-ver buckles to Dick and Carmen, for their continued dedication to Little Britches in B.C.

Then the year-end awards, which included silver buckles and trophy saddles were presented to the young competitors, followed by a dance in the fall fair hall.

On the Sunday, a Jackpot Little Britches rodeo was held to round out the weekend, then competitors and their families packed up and returned to home communities across the prov-ince. Find more about the group at: http://www.bclbra.org/

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Frank and Chantal Holt, accompanied by area Little Britches competitors made a presentation to Little Britches in B.C. founders Carmen and Dick Ross. Pictured is Owen Hawkins reading the presentation to the couple before they were awarded with engraved silver belt buckles. Also pictured (l to r) are Katie Holland, Jamie Myram, Dane Hawkins, Tristan Holt and Tristan Brackman.

Dick and Carmen Ross were truly surprised by the presentation from the young competitors on behalf of Little Britches Rodeo in Barriere.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

Tristan Brackman was awarded the senior con-testant Sportsman Award, and is pictured here with the junior winner Elli Farmer.

Barriere cowboy, Tristan Holt, won the Little Britches All-Around Champion silver buckle and saddle for the second year in a row.

Area cowgirl Katie Holland (rear left) placed in the top ten for breakaway roping. Junior girls pole bending (above), and goat tail tying were some of the events at the rodeo.

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28 ladies turned out to golf on a beautiful Aug. 28, afternoon and eve-ning. The skies looked quite threatening as we started out and a few rain showers caused us to dig out our jackets but the rain was short lived. The last week before the fall fair is always a hectic time for me. It was so nice to settle back; enjoy the company; have din-ner on the patio and have some laughs with good friends.

Flight winners were Tanya Desjarlais, low gross for Flight #1; Sandy LeBourdais, low net for Flight #1; Barb Morris by retro, low gross for Flight #2, Carol Willox, low net for Flight #2 and Evelyn Lucas, low gross for Flight #3. Carol Hindle had a spectacular birdie on Hole #3 to take home the birdie prize.

We had a number of multiple winners. Carol Willox won three prizes - the Barriere Irly Building certificate for a long drive in 2 on Hole 1; the Carl’s Market Garden

prize for KP on Hole 4 and the Jul’r by Lynda Enochsen prize for a long drive on Hole 3. Donna Salle was another triple winner with a long drive in 2 on Hole 1 (Barriere Massage); a KP on Hole 6 (River Adventure Co.) and a KP in 2 on Hole 7 (Our Little Secret Consignment Store).

Carol Hindle had a KP on Hole 4 to win the Barb and Carman Smith prize and a long drive on Hole 8 to win the Shais Design. Wanda Amos had two KPs to win the Carol Patton, CGA prize on Hole 4 and Stamer Logging on Hole 6. Tanya Desjarlais had a long putt on Hole 5 to win the Estylo Hair Design and used the least number of putts (16) to win the Barriere A&W certifi-cate.

Other winners were Evelyn Lucas (long drive in 2 - Bodi Mekanix); Babes Shanko (long putt - Country Store Antiques); Susan Newberry (Closest to the new golfer - Crystlee’s Hair Design); Barb Morris (KP - Ron Wallace Trucking); Barb Smith (in the gully - North Thompson Funeral Services); Chelsea Hindle (Short drive - Rainer Custom Cutting); Audrey Rilcoe (long putt - Station House Restaurant); and Susan Bondar (long putt - Val-Bella Studio). Although I gave her a run for the money, Sue Paulhus won the most putts prize from Knight’s Inn.

We are fast approach-ing the end of our 2012 schedule. With just two Tuesdays left we are hop-ing to see all our regulars out. Don’t forget that the evenings get dark earlier so book an early tee time.

Club members are invited to take part in the club championship on Sept. 15. Information is available at the club-house.

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Valley girl places well at BCBR FinalsArea cowgirl Kamryn Cousins rode her mount, Chilly, to a second place over-all in the BC Barrel Racing Finals Pee Wee Division held at the North Thompson Fall Fair grounds in Barriere, Aug. 16 - 19.


The horseshoe pitching tournament held in Chu Chu the weekend of Aug. 18, was a popular event. Competitors received encouragement, and some good natured ribbing from family and friends as they lined up the target to throw their horseshoes straight and true.

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The annual chinook fishery held each August on the Clearwater and North Thompson rivers was quite slow this year, with low returns of chi-nook expected, federal fisheries officer Monte Bromley has reported.

“The angling effort was lower than usual likely due to the expect-ed low chinook return and also higher than usual water on the Clearwater and North Thompson for this time of year. The higher water can make it more chal-lenging for anglers to

catch salmon,” he said. “We will have to wait until DFO (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) does their annual fish count in the fall to see what kind of numbers we got for spawning escapement,” he added.

Bromley noted that the Clearwater and North Thompson Chinook sport fish-ery closed at the end of Tuesday, Aug 21. Anglers can no longer fish for chinook in the Clearwater area for the remainder of 2012., the fisheries officer said.

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Bible School blasts off at Baptist ChurchBy Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

August 17 was the last day of the Bethany Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School in Barriere. This year’s theme was ‘Operation Space’, and on the last day, all participants had a great, successful “blast off ”, with a barbecue and a mini carnival, to which all the children’s parents and siblings were invited.

Seventeen youngsters, ages five to 12, attended this years Bible School; with volunteers working with each age group, along with Pastor Kennedy and his wife Dianna.

Bible lessons where completed; then the chil-dren, Pastor Kennedy and his family, and a number of volunteers gathered in front of a screen for a lively sing along.

Dan Sweetnam, with several young helpers, looked after the electronics.

Following the singing, a group of children and teenagers presented a play that had many elements of excitement, including a villain who had designed a super weapon with which he intended to destroy all the Bibles of the world. When the play ended, the conflict had been resolved, and the villain had abandoned his destructive mission.

Church member and volunteer, Judy Hetu, com-mented, “It took six weeks to put everything togeth-er for the event. Pastor Kennedy worked many hours and so did the volunteers. It took a lot of time to make it a real success. Dan Sweetnam, with the help of his children, and several other young help-ers organized the ‘Carnival’, by setting up games, where youngsters could win points, which were then traded in for an array of prizes.”

Diana, who carried the Kennedy’s baby daughter

with her during the event, said, “It was a blessing. We all worked together, from very young to older volunteers; we learned a lot, and at the same time had plenty of fun.”

August 17 was the last day of the Bethany Baptist

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Barriere’s Bethany Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School incorporated a theme called ‘Operation Space’, during the event which was held the middle of August, with a number of area youngsters attending.

Church member and volunteer, Judy Hetu, hosted ‘Miss Galaxy’s Treats’ during the final ‘blast off’ day of the Bible School.

Guest Ranch hosts NTFFRA AmbassadorsBy NTFFRA 2012 Ambassador Program Committee

Through a few phone calls, the tremendous support of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA), and the astounding generosity of a wonderful business owner; several weeks ago a plan was put into motion that would become one of the most memorable trips our NTFFRA Reigning Ambassadors and the 2012 candidates would have the opportunity to experience.

All the young ladies were informed that we would be volunteer-ing for a two day work program clearing brush and digging ditches, and even though their faces showed their true thoughts mulling about, they pleasantly smiled and quickly turned the conversation to how fun it could be to sleep in a tent in the great out-doors. They had no idea what was really in store for them.

On July 18, with sleeping bags and work boots in hand, the young ladies eagerly loaded their gear into

the chaperone vehicles to set off on one of the hottest days of the sum-mer to perform their strenuous volunteer duties. We started out of town, headed up Agate Bay Road, and made a turn onto Heffley/Louis Creek Road.

The young ladies were all excited and in very good spirits, despite the thought of having to do all that hard work in the scorch-ing heat. They just want-ed to make sure we had brought lots of water. And of course, we had thrown a case of water into the back of the truck, just to keep the charade going.

Along the way we stopped at the Tod Mountain Guest Ranch. After all, there were some beautiful horses to look at and this would be a nice “photo oppor-tunity” before getting to work, or so they were told.

We all piled out of the vehicles and the ladies took their places as we snapped pictures with them and the horses. Next thing they knew they had been invited to take a per-sonal tour of the Ranch.

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(L to r) NTFFRA Ambassador candidates and reigning Royalty were all smiles at Tod Mountain Guest Ranch; Kaitlain Chantler, Princess Tianna Weninger, Queen Hannah Allen, Alesha Kaduk, Alica Gotro, Aliya Bieber, Kennedy Ash, and Kaylee Patterson.

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How nice of the owner, Tracey O’Connell, to do that for them.

Tracey proudly showed us around. We saw all the tacked horses waiting in the arena, for those lucky guests to ride, which Tracey said where just “getting ready“ in their cabins.

The guest Lodge was absolutely amazing with a spectacular view of the Louis Creek valley. Tracey gave us a brief history of how the ranch got started, and then we headed up the paths to the guest cabins. As the ladies got their first look at the big, custom made log beds, covered with the fluffiest goose down com-forters and pillows, along with the sheik and simple rusticness of the cabins, they all let out audible “oohs” and “aahs”.

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With gaping mouths and shocked eyes, the girls had a moment of pure silence. (Hmmm, so that’s what it takes.)

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and since we were the only ones there we could choose any cabin we wanted. Like bullets, they were off!

Once settled into our beautiful cabins and changed into our riding gear we all met at the arena where we were introduced to Tracey’s two wranglers’, Steve and Owen. Steve has been working there for a few season’s now and this was Owen’s first year. They were very friendly, invit-ing and informative.

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Most of the trails were in the woods, so the heat was not an issue; although, I think that con-cern went out the window with all the excitement. We casually wandered up the trails, on our very well trained horses, taking in all the beautiful scenery and fresh air while chat-ting with one another.

Some of the horses have very distinct per-sonalities and were quite funny to watch. Like ‘Slurpie’, whose favou-rite thing to do was eat,

despite his rider’s des-perate attempts to keep his head off the ground. Then there was ‘Red’ who loved to get way too close to little ‘Joker’, who constantly pinned his ears at his insistence. ‘Red’ didn’t seem to worry about it though. ‘Sarge’ has to be one of the sweetest horses ever and was matched perfectly to one of our young ladies, not just in personality and experience, but they actually looked alike and she was excited to take pictures alongside him to show everyone the simi-larity.

The ride was excel-lent and we were all a bit sad when it came to an end a few hours later. We filed into the arena, while being greeted by a white-tail deer in the field, who didn’t seem to care that we were there at all. All of us stayed and helped the wranglers’ un-tack and groom the horses and then, like a convoy, we led them across the road to their pasture.

We all headed up to our cabins to wash-up and change into some clean clothes and then meet at the guest Lodge. The ladies helped themselves to some freshly baked cookies and a drink and then we went out to sit on the massive deck that overlooks the breathtak-ing valley to enjoy our snacks, surroundings and chat about our day. Needless to say, everyone

was in very good spirits.Out came the barbe-

cue, and Tracey began grilling up an absolute feast. The tables were set out on the deck and we were treated to ribs, chicken and a variety of salads, followed by a choice of several differ-ent types of cheesecake. It was delicious! Even though we ate as much as we possibly could there was still enough food to feed at least 10 more. We ate and laughed about anything and every-thing. Chaperone, Sylvia Chivers, even tried to teach us all how to yodel. It was hilarious, and even though everyone tried their best, I don’t think we’ll be putting on any concerts in the near future.

After our fabulous dinner we walked over to the pasture and enjoyed spending some more time with all the horses. Once done there, we headed out on a nice long walk to work off some of that food. The girls sang old songs from childhood and laughed at the stories they shared with one another.

Back at the ranch the young ladies all gathered in one of the cabins to have some alone time to talk and get to know each other better. This was also some down time for us chaperones too, and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting out under the stars relax-ing and casually chatting. Curfew time came and

the girls all wandered off to their own cozy cabins to settle into their big, comfy beds for a well-needed sleep.

Early morning we all slowly filed into the guest Lodge, where we were warmly greeted by Tracey and a huge spread of fresh fruit, cereals, toast, yogurt and a variety of juices. Unanimously, we all agreed that our beds were absolutely amazing and none of us really wanted to leave them, but as we all woke up a bit more the

excitement returned for our day ahead. We were going riding again!

As we ate, Steve and Owen were already hard at work gathering up all the horses and getting them ready for us and once done our delicious breakfast we headed down to the arena. We all mounted up and, once again, we were off.

We took different trails on the second day and went even further up the mountain. It was another beautiful day and we stopped to take some pictures along the way. What good sports Steve and Owen were as they tried desperately to get all of the horses standing in order while running back

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North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador can-didates for 2012, reigning Royalty, and Ambassador Program committee mem-bers were treated to horseback riding, fun and pampering at the Tod Mountain Guest Ranch.

Guest Ranch hosts NTFFRA Ambassadors

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CES NTVIC After School Program. $5/child for after school care

3-6pm, school age children only. Contact Judy 250-672-0033 to register.Sep 8 - NTV Garden Club Open House Pie & Tea Social 1-4pm @ Barriere Community Garden. Sep 8 - 6th Annual Stomp’n Toy Run, 11am @ AG Foods parking lot.Sep 9 - NTV Hospice House Bike Challenge, riders leave from NT Funeral Services offi ce at 1pm.Sep 15 - Curling Club Flea Market, 9am-1pm @ Curling Rink.Sep 15 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops. Music by Strange Brew. Tickets call: 250-372-3782 or 250-372-0091.Sep 16 - Terry Fox Run @ the Barriere Bandshell, Fadear Park.Sep 19 - Raise-A-Reader, 11am-1pm. For info or to volunteer, call Barb Gordon at 250-672-2111.Sep 20-24 - Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair Grounds.Sep 29 - B&D Riding Club Fun Show @ Fall Fair Grounds.Oct 13-14 - B&D Riding Club Gymkhana @ Fall Fair GroundsOct 27 - B&D Riding Club Awards Night @ Fall Fair Hall Nov 17 - No-Host Bazaar @ Fall Fair Hall. Non-profi t groups call Audrey 250-672-9217 or Jane 250-672-9391 to book your table, $10Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages

12-18, Legion Basement. 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: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Cherie 672-9341Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890Barriere Community Choir: Every Wed., 7pm @ Church of St. Paul. All adults welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels.Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916Barriere Farmer’s Market: Thursdays. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, 4307 Hwy 5. 10am-2pm. Info call Donna 672-5159.Barriere Firefi ghters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., 7pmBarriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am--noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message).Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 4pm 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: 2nd Mon. of mth, 6:30pm. Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.Barriere Youth Choir: Every Thurs., 7pm @ Church of St. Paul. All youth welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.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.Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May.Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May.Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.Heffl ey 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 7pm

LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Wed. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.

McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

McLure Firefi ghter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall

Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School.

NT Arts Council: Fridays 12-3pm, painting at NTVIC - any medium/all welcome.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4rd 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).

Summer Stretching Classes. Tuesdays 6-7pm at the Ridge. Free.

Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares & arrange in a checker board fashion.

Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt 1 (16 oz) package fresh strawberries, hulled and halved1 large peach, pitted & cut into bite-size pieces2 plums, pitted & cut into bite-size pieces2 kiwi fruit, peeled & cut into bite-size pieces1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted & halved1 cup honeydew melon balls or cubes1 cup cantaloupe balls or cubes1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1 cup grapes2 (16 oz) containers low-fat vanilla yogurtIn a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the strawberries, peach, plums, kiwi fruit, cherries, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple, & grapes

until the fruit is well mixed. Serve in bowls with yogurt spooned over the top.

Marinated Grilled Chicken (Super quick & easy & tasty)4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (16 oz) bottle Italian-style salad dressing1/4 tsp lemon peppersalt to tasteRinse chicken & pat dry. Place in a shallow glass bowl & pour 1/2 bottle of salad dressing over it. Cover & refrigerate for at least 3 hours.Lightly oil grill & preheat to medium high.Remove chicken breasts from marinade. Season with lemon pepper & salt to taste. Grill over medium high heat for 10 to 15 mins on each side, or until chicken is cooked through & juices run clear.

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DISTRICT OF BARRIERERoads, Parks and Bylaw Enforcement Coordinator

Do you consider yourself a “jack/jill-of-all-trades”? The District of Barriere is accepting applications for an energetic, organized, mechanical, computer literate, customer service-based individual to take on a number of responsibilities in the broad area of public works with a focus on roads, parks and bylaw enforcement.

This new position will assume an administrative as well as a hands-on coordination and maintenance role that will include roads and parks maintenance, as well as, provide back up and on-call relief for the water, wastewater and sanitation departments. Bylaw enforcement duties will involve occasional ticketing and dealing with unsightly properties and other minor offences.

You must have the fl exibility to respond within 30 minutes to after-hours emergencies, as required.

For a full job description and details on how to apply for this position please visit the District’s website at www.barriere.ca.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938

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The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2

250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938E-mail: [email protected] • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

GENERAL INFORMATION• Free Workshops: Thurs. Sept. 13th : Introduction Computer Training WorkshopThurs. Sept. 20th : Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop (every 3rd Thursday)Thurs. Sept. 27th: Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday)Please call Call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops• Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Thursday Sept 6th from 1:00 to 3:00. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212CBAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312ALUMBER PILERS: Woodco JU0912COOK: Barriere A&W AU0712BREAKFAST COOK: Mike Wiegele AU2912CHEF GARDER MANGER: Mike Wiegele AU2912ADISHWASHER: Mike Wiegele AU2912B

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED :NT Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672

SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years

NORTH THOMPSON JOBS

Volunteer Offi ce Assistant: Volunteer/clw #0815Chokerman: Seasonal/Clearwater #0814Jr. Forestry Technician: Part-time/Clearwater #0813Lodge Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #0812Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor: #0811Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant: #0810Skate Club Coach: Seasonal/Clearwater #0809Piano Player: PT/Clearwater #0807Traffi c Control Person: Casual/Clearwater #0806Breakfast Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0802Chocolate Maker Helper: FT/Clearwater #0726Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0724Sport shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #0723Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clearwater/Quesnel/Williams Lake #0722Restaurant Server: PT/Little Fort #0719Line Cook: PT to FT/Little Fort #0718Servers: 2 positions/Blue River #0711Line Cook: 3 positions/Blue River #0710Industrial Automotive Parts Person: FT/Clw #0706Customer Service Employee: 3 positions FT/PT Little Fort #0623Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507

(5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment.

• Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help

• Free information on many services.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia”

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Announcements

In Memoriam

In Memory of Kelly Curtis

A celebration of Life Tea will be held for Kelly on

Sept. 8 at Interior Whitewater Building,73 W Old N Thompson Hwy

3 pm - 4:30 pm

Coming EventsART Workshop in Experimen-tal Mixed Media - Sept. 22 and 23rd at North Thompson Vol-unteer and Information Center (NTVIC). Cost $100 plus $20 for supplies. Work with acrylic mediums and gels, dried leaves, fl owers, papers, sten-cils and stamps. Make acrylic skins and work in collage. Very creative and fun for all! Registration forms are available at NTVIC. For more info contact Edith Warner (in-structor) 604-980-5358 or [email protected] or Bev Mur-phy at NTVIC, 250-672.0033.CHOIRS! New voice/piano teacher in town is starting adult and children/youth choir starting the week of Septem-ber 23rd. Likely Mondays in Clearwater, Thursdays in Bar-riere. Leah is looking forward to sharing her experience and knowledge with North Thomp-son folks and is looking for-ward to settling in and getting to know all of you! 250-957-8440 or [email protected] ALSO - good harmony SING-ERS REQUIRED for CD RE-CORDING. Check leahpep-perjones.com for updates

Hospital Gift CornerOpen Monday - Friday

10 am - 1 pm

InformationSafe Home Response

Providing a safe place to escape for women and their

children. Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

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PersonalsAlcoholics Anonymous

Phone 250-674-3838 or250-587-0026 Anytime

Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643For Al Anon Call:

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Announcements

Lost & FoundFound: Pocket knife found at Weyerhaeuser Park. Pease call the Times to identify. 250-674-3343

Lost: Fancy bridle with Tom Thumb bit and also a purple rein. Was last seen at Raft River. If found please call 250-676-9257

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Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

Employment

Help WantedBANNISTER HONDA

Maintenance Technician Looking for a motivated, reliable, quality person to perform maintenance on

Honda and other manufacture vehicles. Please apply with drivers license and drivers

abstract. Attn: Grant Kitzman, 6425-Hwy 97N, Vernon, B.C.

[email protected]

Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Prefer experience but will to train. Must be physi-cally fi t, able to work all weath-er conditions.Fax:250-503-1148Required for an Alberta Truck-ing Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Trades, TechnicalALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualifi ed & experi-enced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract re-quired. Email resume:[email protected] Fax 780-488-3002.

• DRILLERS • BLASTERS• POWDERMEN

• CONCRETE LABOURERS

VK MASON Local Union Underground Contractor is seeking experienced labor for remote camp job near Kitimat. Looking to hire immediately!

Please contact AshleyHalden at 778-724-2500

or [email protected]

Journeyman Mechanic Do you love the outdoors? OK Tire in Terrace, B.C. NOW HIRING! Excellent renumeration for successful applicant. Fax resume to (1)-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or Email: [email protected] Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Mechanical Supervisor for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: [email protected] or fax to 250-344-8859

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Employment

Trades, Technical

• Heavy Duty Mechanics• Automotive Mechanics

or • Millwrights(engine exp. an asset)

The successful candidate will be operating a service vehicle in Fox Creek, North-ern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime. Exp. in natural gas compression is an asset. The successful candidate is not required to reside in Fox Creek, shift work negotiable.

We Offer Top Competitive Wages, Benefi t Plan &Performance Bonuses.

E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca

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QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefi ts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustr ia l .com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Volunteers

The British Columbia Press Council

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Di-rectors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candi-dates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Appli-cations together with names of two references and tele-phone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to:

The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C.,

V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org

for information about the Press Council.

Help Wanted

Employment

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

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CHURCHOF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of

Anglicans, United & LutheransAll Are Welcome

the Rev. Graham BrownmillerOffi ce: 250 672-5653

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ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHSunday Mass - 9am

Wednesday, Friday& Saturday Mass - 9am

Father Donal O’ReillyPh 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY4818 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

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THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP

4818 Annesty Rd. (across from High School)2:00 pm Sundays

Join us for refreshments after the Service672-0111 (Tuesdays) or 672-9830 anytimeAffi liated with North American Baptist

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Seventh-day Adventists Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings

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Misc ServicesSue’s Jewellery RepairsSince 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering.Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

Painting & Decorating

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay850 lb bales. $70 ea. Free delivery within Clearwater. Call after 6 pm 250-674-3835

Excellent quality round & square hay bales, 1st & 2nd cut. Details call: 250-672-1810

Good quality hay - round balesAlfalfa/timothy/orchard grass1st & 2nd cut 1,000 - 1,200 # bales, $50.00 - $70.00;Cow/bedding/mulch - 800# bales, $20.00 - $40.00 Quantity prices available. 250-677-4427 Lvg msg

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Flea MarketsFLEA MARKET: Barriere Curling Rink on Sept. 15, 2012, from 9am-1pm. Come, have fun, 50/50 draw. Open to donations. To book a table call 250-672-9391.

Food ProductsMacLennan Farms has young grass fi nished beef & lean grass fi nished hamburger. 250-674-2449. Please leave a message.

Garage Sales4321 Dunsmuir Rd., Sept 1-3, Sept 8-9, 10am-2pm both weekends.

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This past week Chuck the rooster died. I don’t think my neighbors will feel too sad because, if that rooster was anything it was a loud talker. I called it talking and everyone else called it crowing. But, to me he seemed like he had something to say and anyway I am going to miss him and his point of view.

Why would I write a eulogy for a silly bird? It should go something like, “Chuck kept the hens together, crowed lots, and then he died.” Surely a rooster isn’t worth more words of praise than that. He had a good pedi-gree; he was a Buff Orpington rooster with striking colour-ing and handsome spurs.

In May I wrote an ar ticle titled “Pets make Great

P h o t o g r a p h y Models”. In that I wrote, “Got a new camera or lens? Want to try out that studio lighting technique? Or just bored and want someone ever ready and able to pose for a photograph?

Call the dog, or coax the cat. I can’t even begin to count the pictures I have taken of the horses, dogs, cats, parakeets, hamsters, chickens, f ish, and frogs I have taken in my life”.

Those pets never complained when the pictures didn’t work out, and even wait-ed for another blast of the flash without blinking. And I con-tinued saying that Chuck, my rooster that guards the hens, doesn’t seem too interested in standing still for his portrait.

So, other than not having Chuck to keep

a bunch of chickens on the straight and narrow, I’ll miss hav-ing an ever ready, constantly moving subject to practice my photography on.

That rooster never stood still for long. He was always guard-ing, herding, search-ing for interesting stuff on the ground, then telling us all about what he found, flapping a lot and was always running around.

Sometimes I would set the lenses I want-ed to try out on the rickety old wooden picnic table that sits in the back meadow and then open the gate to the chicken pen so Chuck and the girls could get out.

They always want to get out, and eyeing my wife’s flower gar-den would clumsily run out and across the unmowed f ield grass

with Chuck guard-ing the perimeter like some soldier on patrol.

I would sit, crouch, and lay in the tall grass, making expo-sure after exposure until they trundled past and into the over-hanging bushes of the garden.

In retrospect I should have been more serious about the pictures I took, and now I wish I had kept more of that silly old bird. But I seem to only have one or two stashed on my hard-drive. Anyway, who wants a picture of a chicken hanging on their wall?

I tested cameras, lenses, flashes, and my ability to light with flash outdoors, stop movement and focus properly on quick moving sub-jects. I would walk out in the yard, f ind Chuck and the chick-ens, try something out, dump the imag-es from my memory card to the computer, check them out, make a decision about what I wanted to try next, then delete them and go out and start again.

I couldn’t have thought of a better photographic test sub-ject. Yep, that rooster never stopped moving

and I am going to miss our time together.

These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera .com or [email protected]. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423

Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

O B I T UA RYIn loving memory

David Richard WilburJ u l y 7 , 1 9 4 7 – J u l y 2 8 , 2 0 1 2

Dave Wilbur of Barriere, B.C., passed away on July 28, 2012, in Kamloops, B.C. He was 65 years of age and lost a lengthy battle with cancer. Predeceased by his grandmother Katie, mother Myrna, brothers Danny and Michael. He was also predeceased by his best friends Barney Mindel, Roy Westman, Les Davis and faith-ful companions Toby, Brandy, Jackie. Dave is survived by his lov-ing wife of 45 ½ years Renata, his children Richard (Val) from Kamloops and Mike from Quesnel. Also left to cherish his memory are grandchil-dren Randy (Kirsten), Raegan, Aquaya (Kia) (Cody), Tyler (Annika), and Alissa. Great grandchildren Nevaeh, Kashten, Winston, Brantly, and Jake, father Allison David, brothers, Bruce, Mike, Robert and Lee and sister, Susan. Loyal

companions Harvie and Arnold.

Dave was born July 7, 1947 in Moncton, New Brunswick. He loved mechanics and driving any type of vehicle. Dave especial-ly loved his Harley and the time he spent driv-ing kids on the school bus. He liked the sim-ple things – coffee with good friends, sitting on the deck watching the North Thompson River flow by. He had a spe-cial love and pride of his family.

Special thank you to the Barriere Medical

Staff, Home Support Staff, Barriere First Responders, Gary and Ed from Clearwater Ambulance crew, Marion Westman and family, Caroline Mitchell and Bob Nesbitt,

Private family gath-ering will be held at a later date.

Donations in mem-ory of David Wilbur would be appreciated to the local animal rescue in care of Elli Kohnert 4352 Dunsmuir, Box 362 Barriere, V0E 1E0, or to the charity of your choice.

to snap picture after pic-ture. It was a wonderful ride and we enjoyed sign-ing, laughing and chat-ting throughout our jour-ney along the old logging roads and cattle trails.

Once again, a few hours later, we all reluc-tantly headed back into the arena, this time greeted by a curious little coyote. And, once again, we stayed and helped the wranglers’ with their task.

Afterwards, we all headed up to the guest Lodge to wash up for our lunch, which consisted of very yummy grilled meat and cheese sand-wiches and fresh veg-gies. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the massive table chat-ting with Tracey, Steve, Owen and a new wran-gler, who had arrived the evening before. The conversation was mainly focused on the NTFFRA Ambassador Program, and everyone graciously listened as the young ladies explained what it was all about, their accomplishments thus far, and what was in store for them in the future.

After lunch it was time to think about getting back to town. Everyone headed up to their cabins and quickly got changed

so we could run around and take pictures all over the Tod Mountain Ranch grounds. NTFFRA Queen Hannah Allen and Princess Tianna Weninger presented Tracey with a thank you card, along with some Fall Fair T-shirts and pins for all her, and her staff’s kindness, hospitality and generosity. All the young ladies said their personal ‘good-byes’ and ‘thank-yous’ accompanied with some heartfelt hugs.

Our two-day extraor-dinary excursion had sadly come to an end, although we were more than satisfied by our adventures. As we drove back to town we reflect-

ed on the wonderful time we had just experienced and how we all wanted to just turn around right then and there and go back to the ranch, never to leave.

On behalf of the entire NTFFRA 2012 Ambassador Program committee, Queen Hannah Allen, Princess Tianna Weninger and the 2012 Candidates we would like to extend sincere appreciation to Tracey and the rest of her great staff at Tod Mountain Ranch. You have done an amazing job bringing your vision, from all those years ago, into a stunning real-ity. The warm welcome,

friendly atmosphere, delicious food, wonder-ful horses, peaceful envi-ronment and remarkable hospitality we all expe-rienced will forever be remembered and genu-inely appreciated.

Thank you so much for creating an unfor-gettable memory for the young ladies of the 2012 Ambassador Program!

I encourage everyone to visit the Tod Mountain Ranch website at www.todmountainranch.com to see what this incred-ible facility has to offer, right in our very own “backyard”. Tracey also hosts weddings and fam-ily reunions.

Submitted photo:

Owner, Tracey O’Connell (center) poses with the NTFFRA candidates and Royalty at her Tod Mountain Guest Ranch, on the Heffley/Louis Creek Road.

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