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E E xpress OMINECA $1.30 Inc. GST Vol. 37 No. 40 Serving Vanderhoof Fort Fraser Fraser Lake & Area www.ominecaexpress.com Wednesday, December 3, 2014 CURLING CLUB P. 3 EDITORIAL P. 6 Inside PROJECT MINING P. 4 MIDNIGHT MADNESS SPECIALS P. 2 & 7-10 Publications Mail Contract # 40007840 TOLL FREE: 1-888-449-4029 250-567-4781 250-567-4781 1473 HWY 16 EAST, VANDERHOOF 1473 HWY 16 EAST, VANDERHOOF www.westlineford.com www.westlineford.com DL # 30423 DL # 30423 Don’t forget your winter inspection Winter is Coming, Be Ready! Tired of listening to the moan and groan of your vehicle? Go Synthetic! Fuel Injection Tune Up Service BATTERY TEST COOLANT TEST BLOCK HEATER/ CORD TEST INJECTOR CLEANING THROTTLE BODY CLEANING IDLE AIR CONTROL CLEANING MASS AIR FLOW CLEANING FUEL TANK ADDITIVE COME IN TO WESTLINE FORD AND REPLACE YOUR ENGINE OIL AND POWER STEERING FLUID WITH SYNTHETIC TODAY! REMOTE CAR STARTERS AT WESTLINE FORD +tax +tax $ 29. 99 $ 129. 99 15 %OFF DON’T WAIT FOR SNOW! GET A GRIP ON WINTER AT Ask us about our 3 month equal payment plan - NO INTEREST! COMPETITIVE PRICING Photo by Rebecca Watson MOEVEMBER MADNESS: Bill Gridley, grade two and three teacher at McLeod Elementary, follows through with his promise after students and teachers raised money for ‘a worthy cause’. Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Moustaches were out in full force at McLeod elementary last week after an exciting display of moustache commit- ment. Bill Gridley, grade two and three teacher, made a pledge earlier this month that if students could raise money for testicular cancer, he would dye his moustache. The colour was picked by the kids most popular choice. “Pink is for breast cancer too so it works out,” said Mr. Gridley, after revealing the co- lour he was to dye his moustache. The kids roared with laughter as Rhonda Wall from Janet’s Hair Gallery came on stage and dyed Mr. Gridley’s moustache fuchsia pink. The kids raised $330 alone and to everyone’s surprise, Mr. Gridley also announced he was go- ing to dye his hair. “The teachers raised over $220 in less than three hours today kids. I will dye my hair as well, firetruck red,” he said. Everyone in the gym cheered him on yelling ‘let’s go Gridley, let’s go’. A combined total of $550 was raised for testicular cancer. Permanently-pink philanthropy Contaminated soil could cost Vanderhoof more Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Excavation has revealed contamination which may cost the District of Vanderhoof more to reclaim the old Kwik Save. How much more is unknown as the amount of con- tamination is yet to be measured. “The four tanks are in relatively good condition which was a surprise because we have hot soils which can be difficult on metal objects,” said Paul Carver, Di- rector of Operations. “There should have been some contortions, which there wasn’t, but we think what hap- pened is there was spillage over the years combined with possible leakage from previous tanks.” NAPP Enterprises Limited, (the same company who did the expert demolition of the old provincial building) has removed the asphalt, fuel tanks and all associated piping. They found a large concrete pad about six to eight inches thick nobody knew existed, but once lifted, the contamination was found in varying degrees in the material above and surrounding the tanks. AMEC, an environmental company out of Prince George, took soil samples during the excavation from within and around the hole. Results from lab testing should be known in a few weeks and will show the level of contamination the soil holds. If tests show below commercial grade contamination it may be possible to despose of it locally but, if it’s above, it will need to be transported. The closest site is Back To Earth Remedia- tion, north Prince George, and with trucking cost and tipping fees, that’s where the significant costs will come in, said Mr. Carver. “We want to go by the book and lead by example,” said Mr. Carver. “We need to look at the bigger picture as far as contamination goes.” According to provincial regulations, the contami- nated material once removed from the hole normally cannot be put back in the hole. However, because no ground water was found, and there is evidence the con- tamination of the surrounding in-place material is equal Continued on page 3 Kwik Save tank-removal update MIDNIGHT MADNESS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

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EExpressO M I N E C A

$1.30 Inc. GSTVol. 37 No. 40

Serving Vanderhoof ● Fort Fraser ● Fraser Lake & Areawww.ominecaexpress.com Wednesday, December 3, 2014

CURLING CLUB P. 3EDITORIAL P. 6

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● ●Inside PROJECT MINING P. 4

MIDNIGHT MADNESS SPECIALS P. 2 & 7-10

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TOLL FREE: 1-888-449-4029 250-567-4781250-567-4781

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Don’t forget your winter inspection

Winter is Coming,Be Ready!

Tired of listening to the moan and groan of your

vehicle? Go Synthetic!

Fuel InjectionTune Up Service

BATTERY TEST COOLANT TEST BLOCK HEATER/

CORD TEST

INJECTOR CLEANING THROTTLE BODY CLEANING IDLE AIR CONTROL CLEANING MASS AIR FLOW CLEANING FUEL TANK ADDITIVE

COME IN TO WESTLINE FORD AND REPLACE YOUR ENGINE OIL AND POWER STEERING

FLUID WITH SYNTHETIC TODAY!

REMOTE CAR

STARTERS AT

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Photo by Rebecca WatsonMOEVEMBER MADNESS: Bill Gridley, grade two and three teacher at McLeod Elementary, follows through with his promise after students and teachers raised money for ‘a worthy cause’.

Rebecca Watson

Omineca Express

Moustaches were out in full force at McLeod elementary last week after an exciting display of moustache commit-ment.

Bill Gridley, grade two and three teacher, made a pledge earlier this month that if students could raise money

for testicular cancer, he would dye his moustache. The colour was picked by the kids most popular choice. “Pink is for breast cancer too so it works out,” said Mr. Gridley, after revealing the co-lour he was to dye his moustache.

The kids roared with laughter as Rhonda Wall from Janet’s Hair Gallery came on stage and dyed Mr. Gridley’s moustache fuchsia pink. The kids raised

$330 alone and to everyone’s surprise, Mr. Gridley also announced he was go-ing to dye his hair.

“The teachers raised over $220 in less than three hours today kids. I will dye my hair as well, fi retruck red,” he said.

Everyone in the gym cheered him on yelling ‘let’s go Gridley, let’s go’.

A combined total of $550 was raised for testicular cancer.

Permanently-pink philanthropy

Contaminated soil could cost

Vanderhoof moreRebecca Watson

Omineca Express

Excavation has revealed contamination which may cost the District of Vanderhoof more to reclaim the old Kwik Save.

How much more is unknown as the amount of con-tamination is yet to be measured.

“The four tanks are in relatively good condition which was a surprise because we have hot soils which can be diffi cult on metal objects,” said Paul Carver, Di-rector of Operations. “There should have been some contortions, which there wasn’t, but we think what hap-pened is there was spillage over the years combined with possible leakage from previous tanks.”

NAPP Enterprises Limited, (the same company who did the expert demolition of the old provincial building) has removed the asphalt, fuel tanks and all associated piping. They found a large concrete pad about six to eight inches thick nobody knew existed, but once lifted, the contamination was found in varying degrees in the material above and surrounding the tanks.

AMEC, an environmental company out of Prince George, took soil samples during the excavation from within and around the hole. Results from lab testing should be known in a few weeks and will show the level of contamination the soil holds. If tests show below commercial grade contamination it may be possible to despose of it locally but, if it’s above, it will need to be transported. The closest site is Back To Earth Remedia-tion, north Prince George, and with trucking cost and tipping fees, that’s where the signifi cant costs will come in, said Mr. Carver.

“We want to go by the book and lead by example,” said Mr. Carver. “We need to look at the bigger picture as far as contamination goes.”

According to provincial regulations, the contami-nated material once removed from the hole normally cannot be put back in the hole. However, because no ground water was found, and there is evidence the con-tamination of the surrounding in-place material is equal

Continued on page 3

Kwik Save tank-removal update

MIDNIGHT MADNESSSATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Omineca ExpressA2 www.ominecaexpress.com

Vanderhoof & Districts CO-OP

Ruffl es chips 235 gr limit 6

Tenderfl ake lard 454gr

Find us on [email protected]/

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Meat Department

Grocery Department

DeliHome Centre

HousewaresCensibles Shrimp Rings 227gr Limit 2

$3.99Grade ‘A’ Frying Chickens

Frozen Limit 6

$1.69lbMark Angelo Pork

Meatballs or Breakfast Rounds

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Grimms Pepperoni Reg or Honey Garlic

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10:00am-11:00am All small appliances

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11:00am- 12:00pm  All Schleich Animals

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7202963 - BE Wheel Barrow Air Compressor 10gal 6.5HP Honda

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Royal Equine Horse Treats 2lb and 4lb -

20% offChristmas decorations

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Solar lights

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C-store

Many more instore specials throughout the food store and

home centre right up until midnight.

Lumber yard will close at 6 pm.In stock items only

Sorry, no rain checks

Schneiders Black Forest Ham

Reg $2.19 per 100 gr

Sale $1.29/100grMarkettown Big Slab

Pizzas 12 X 16Reg $10.99

Sale $8.99Samosas,

assorted varitites reg $2.99 ea

Sale 3/ $7.00Markettown Corn Tortillas

340gr reg $2.99

Sale $1.89 eaMarkettown Chicken Pot

Pie, 300gr. Reg. 4.99

2 / $7.00

5:00 pm – 7:00 pmSonic Diesel Fuel

Conditioner 1.89L Reg 18.49

$12.50Turtle box

cell phone cover Reg 12.99

$6.007:00 pm – 9:00 pm

4+ super clean Diesel 946ml Reg $26.99

$18.004+ Diesel melt 946ml Reg 24.99

$16.00All Day Wonders

S’mores kit

$4.00Roller Grill Mania hot dog

or farmer sausages

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Minute Maid Orange Juice and

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Dole juices and Sparklers 12 X 355ml -

while stock lasts

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BakeryFurlani Trattoria Mini

BaguettesAssorted 318 gr Reg $3.99

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Bakery 5”, 3 Layer Cakes

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at Co-op...FOOD STORE AND

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NEWSExpressINSIDE

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Photo by Rebecca Watson

DIGGING: The old Kwik Save site excavation has revealed contamination and the District of Vanderhoof will soon bring in a drill machine to install monitoring wells to detect how far the contamination goes and which way it’s spreading.

Continued from frontto or greater than

the material excavated, the DOV was given the option to put it back and deal with it later. The hole has now been fi lled back in, con-taminated material fi rst, followed by a double protective liner to sepa-rate the contaminated material from the new import gravel which was added to make up for the volume lost fol-lowing tank removal.

“So even with the additional concrete removal, our costs aren’t quite as bad as we thought since we don’t have to deal with the soil just yet. The plan now is to track where the contami-nation has gone and how far it may, if any, has spread,” said Mr. Carver.

The district’s next

step is to bring in a drill machine drill holes in specifi c locations to allow sampling. The sampling wells will be monitored on an ongoing bas-es and if tests show contami-nation movement, additional

wells may be required outside the target area.

Since AMEC reports to the province, the site is now recorded with the Ministry of Environment as a known contaminated site. This project

represents a Stage Two As-sessment meaning, the DOV can look at outside funding sources to help with the costs.

“But we’re keeping all our bills,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen. “The public

wants us to accept no liability that we don’t need to accept. I’m hoping to [fi nd out soon], if it is the owner or the origi-nal contaminators and how do we go about handling it.”

Geothermal rink attracts new curlersRebecca WatsonOmineca Express

The state-of-the-art revival of Vander-hoof’s curling club has grabbed the attention of hundreds of old and new curlers.

But it wasn’t too long ago that the club was on the brink of clo-sure due to high utility bills and low member-ship. The recent year-long restoration of the walls, fl oors, and new ice plant, have helped so extensively with en-ergy savings and beau-tifi cation, we just may survive, said Jim Wood-ruff, master ice maker and curling club mem-ber.

“Our club was go-ing broke. We couldn’t afford heat and hydro,” said Mr. Woodruff. “The old plant ran 24 hours a day 7 days a week, it was killing us. There were less people curling and we just didn’t have the revenue coming in. We used to have three bonspiels (tournaments) a year with people drinking and curling all week-end. That went down to one or none.”

About three years ago the Vanderhoof Curling Club knew they had to do something be-cause two thirds of their annual cost ($36,000) was being spent on util-ities. After much persis-tence, they fi nally got

enough grant funding and in September 2013 started construction with a total reno budget of $460,000.

“Before the worst cost was heat and hydro, but now the new ice plant will be saving us at least 50 per cent on utilities,” said Malcolm McLeod, ice plant in-staller and curling club member. “The old plant was bought used and in-stalled in 1977 when the building had a fi re. It was on it’s last legs then

and should have been replaced ten years ago.”

The old ice plant chilled brine with one machine which cooled the fl oor. Now, a geo-thermal ice plant has replaced it with three heat pumps to extract heat from the rink fl oor and provide staging as required so they’re not all running continually, said Mr. McLeod.

“Basically nothing is wasted,” said Mr. McLeod. “We use heat recovered from the ice

to heat the lobby and lounge, and to keep the rink at a comfortable four degrees Celsius.”

The pipes that run under the ice are also new, embedded in con-crete with four inches of Styrofoam underneath. The pipes used to sit on sand which made it harder to make the ice because it wasn’t as lev-el as the concrete fl oor, said Mr. Woodruff.

“It saves energy making the ice if you can keep the cold in the

zone you want it, and if you don’t have to re-make it as often. There also used to be holes in the walls and debris would fl y in onto the ice,” said Mr. Woodruff.

Sidewalks, benches, a storage room, house rings, scoreboards and all new lighting were also recently installed at the club. And, because the exits have been brought to code and the concrete fl oor put in, more people are al-lowed in the building at

once. This means it can now be rented out and used as a multipurpose building said Bud Pye, a volunteer who oversaw the entire construction.

“This is the third curling rink in Vander-hoof and I’ve worked on all of them,” said Mr. Pye. “All the work was done locally by local contractors and support through many volunteers. Most of the work done you can’t see like the concrete fl oors, walls and piping, but it was a community effort and the money stayed right here. Vanderhoof is a very generous town and we couldn’t have done it without all the volunteers.”

Since re-opening just over a month ago, there are twelve men’s teams, nine women’s teams and over 30 new faces. The next open-mixed curling night is Tuesday. For more in-formation contact John Murphy, President of the Vanderhoof Curling Club, at 250-570-1751.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

CURL: Malcolm McLeod (ice plant installer), Dave Flegal (volunteer) Jim Woodruff (ice maker), Ian Rickbiel (rentals) Bud Pye (project overseer), are seen at the Vanderhoof curling club.

“Our club was going broke. We couldn’t

afford heat and hydro. .....it

was killing us.“

- Jim Woodruff

Seniors bus trip to Prince George

A free bus trip for seniors to Prince George will take place on Dec. 6 and will en-sure riders are back in time for the Parade of Lights. The trip is des-ignated for shopping as the bus will make stops at Pine Centre Mall and Walmart. The bus is already over half-way fi lled. Anyone who is interested can call Deb-ra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-8587.

Story time for toddlers

The Vanderhoof public library is hosting a Cozy Christmas Story time for children aged fi ve and under on Dec. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the multi-purpose room.

2015 Canada Winter Games Torch is coming to Vanderhoof

The 2015 Canada Winter Games are ap-proaching and Vander-hoof will be hosting an illumination event to honour those chosen as torch bearers. The cer-emony will take place at the Vanderhoof Are-na on Wednesday Dec. 10 from 11:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. Photo and interview opportuni-ties will be available with the 2015 games mascot, Nanguz. Along with the special ap-pearance of the Canada Games Roly McLena-han Torch.

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This determination of official election results was made by the Chief Election Officer on November 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. and is based on ballot accounts as amended or prepared by the Chief Election Officer.

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DETERMINATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

November 15, 2014GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION – Electoral Area “F” (Vanderhoof Rural)

CANDIDATE NAME: Randy Holubosh Jerry PetersenCluculz Lake Firehall Advance (November 5, 2014) 66 4Cluculz Lake Firehall (November 15, 2014) 85 13Seniors Friendship Centre (November 15, 2014) and Vanderhoof Advance (November 5, 2014) Combined 37 196TOTAL NUMBER OF VALID VOTES CAST 188 213

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Minerals North Legacy becomes annual event for Vanderhoof youth

Rebecca WatsonOmineca Express

Students in Vander-hoof will now have an educational hands-on mining experience to look forward to every year.

The Careers and Trades Program in School District No. 91 received $24,975 from the 2014 Mineral North legacy fund to put to-wards the future of min-ing education.

“It’s to build capac-ity in the community around exploration and mining,” said Brian Frenkel, Vanderhoof chair for Minerals North. “A certain per-centage could be used to hold bigger events but a lot of good things have already come with the new training pro-grams.”

This year was the fi rst time Minerals North was held in Van-derhoof and hosted an extensive education component including three unique programs delivered to 175 local students. It was also the fi rst time they did some-

thing of this magnitude, said Darren Carpenter, career and trades pro-gram co-ordinator.

“And the idea, in-stead of making this a one time shot, is to have the programs run an-nually. It generates an interest and we hope to have the same scope and scale every year.”

Project Mini Mining had approximately 100 grade one and two stu-

dents from four elemen-tary schools learn about rocks and minerals with a mining workshop pro-vided by the BC Miner-al Education Program.

Project Junior Min-ing allowed 60 grade six and seven students to explore fi ve hands-on stations sponsored by New Gold with the use of their Heavy Equipment Operator simulator. The simula-

tor allows users to ex-perience the operation of backhoes, bulldoz-ers, rock grades, rock trucks, loaders and ex-cavators.

Project Mining gave grade ten and twelve students the opportunity to listen to a ‘Career Opportunities in Min-ing’ presentation. Stu-dents learned about ca-reer opportunities in the mining sector and what

makes for a good em-ployee. (The programs were made possible by the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition and School District No.91 who both put $5,000 to-wards the day.)

In some communi-ties kids get a passport to mining companies for a chance to experi-ence the job but may not learn as much as when it’s brought to the kids with hands-on experi-ence, said Mr. Frenkel.

“The day included all of the age groups, elementary and second-ary students, and to me thats key. They need to start knowing what mining is at a young age,” he said.

The total surplus of the Minerals North 2014 conference was $36,028 with $9,000 given to the District of Vanderhoof towards building up their event-hosting capacity. This includes the purchase of a dishwasher and more dishes to support ‘green events’. The remaining $2,046 went towards the educational River Walk Interpretive Dis-

Photo by Rebecca WatsonLEGACY: Darren Carpenter, career and trades co-ordinator, Charlene Seguin, SD No. 91 superintendant, Erin Siemens, economic develop-ment co-ordinator and Brian Frenkel, Minerals North 2014 chair.

play that will be placed behind the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre.

CHEQUE PRESENTATION: 1)Wayne Salewski, representing the Nechako Kitimaat Development Fund (NKDF), presented Ray Sayles, president the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society (NVES) on Oct. 20 with a cheque in the amount of $12,093. This is the fi nal installment in the NKDF contri-bution of the Small Animal Barn. 2) Jerry Petersen, Area F Director, Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN), presented Ray Sayles, president of the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society on Oct. 20 with a cheque in the amount of $10,000. This was the fi nal installment in the RDBN contribution of the Small Animal Farm.

Photos submitted

Nechako Valley Exhibition receives small-barn funding

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If you are planning on giving some gifts, consider rethinking your giving with some environmentally friendlier ideas. Here are a few ideas on how to eco upgrade your gift giving, and make less of an impact on our environment. Consider gifts made from sustainable natural resources, like carvings, handmade crafts, or custom leather creations. Consider gifts that have an extended shelf life, & last for more than just a few days or months; that will endure, not break easily, or consider gifts that have replaceable parts rather than having to replace the entire gift should something go wrong Some ways to upgrade everyday gifts! Candles – rather than buying the conventional petroleum based candles, consider natural soy, or beeswax with cotton wicks which you can fi nd crafted locally (or for the crafter of the family consider buying beeswax and kits to make them)Open Play Toys- toys for children that encourage play, imagination and skills such as blocks, dominos, art supplies, books, costumes rather than battery operated toys that tend to have only one function and use plenty of batteries.Clothing – when considering clothing, try to fi nd organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fl eece – these are eco-friendly materials, and remember that some companies are also more ethical then others when it comes to labour and resources.Treats – locally made, auction, or church baking treats can really save time, and provide delicious treats of many varieties, homemade treats can usually be made healthier and they would support your local economy.Other ideas- how about tickets to the movie theater, or children’s theater, gift certifi cates for local businesses, or membershipsHave a great upcoming holidays! And remember that buying locally builds your community, lets you get to know your neighbour, and also helps protect the environment by reducing the use of fuels, cargo and transport by shoppers and stockers alike! Merry Upcoming Christmas

Eco upgrade your gift giving

This is Buddy. Buddy was brought to us with a broken leg and dislocated elbow. Unfortunately the leg was to badly broken to be saved, so we decided to amputate it. Buddy is doing fine now. He’s getting used to the fact that he only has 3 legs now. Buddy already has a new owner waiting for him, but the BC SPCA North Cariboo District could use some help with paying his

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The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 899 Vanderhoof Squadron, would like to thank the following for their generous contributions towards our successful Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Community Luncheon:

RCMP Vanderhoof DetachmentThe Vanderhoof Canadian Ranger Patrol

The Vanderhoof Volunteer Fire Department899 Vanderhoof Squadron Air Cadets

Girl Guides of Canada Boy Scouts of CanadaTerry Holmquist (Bugler) Rebecca Gulbranson (Pianist)

The Apple Chors Pastor Shaun Wick The Gospel ChapelLora Hunsacker Debbie O’Meara

Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Club #93Vanderhoof Elks Ladies Auxiliary

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 274New Gold Inc Vanderhoof & District Co-Op Association

The Village Inn Roshell’s Restaurant Nechako Valley Secondary School School District #91

District of VanderhoofParents of the 899 Vanderhoof Sponsoring Committee

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Our apologies to those we inadvertently missed. Your contributions were greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Photo submitted by District of Vanderhoof

COUNCILLORS: John Murphy, Kevin Moutray, Ken Young, Steve Little, Jack French (received plaque for 25 years service), Brian Frenkel, Gerry Thiessen (mayor) and Darren Carpenter.

French fl ashed for twenty-fi ve year service

Rebecca WatsonOmineca Express

Former Vanderhoof councillor Jack French has been recognized for his long-term services by the Union of BC municipalities. He was given a plaque at the Monday, Nov. 24 council meeting in honour of spending 25 years as councillor with the District

of Vanderhoof from 1984-1999 and 2000-2011.“We appreciate your commitment to the com-

munity,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen, at Monday’s meeting. “I believe it is recorded that you attended upwards of 623 council meetings.”

“We’ll name a sidewalk after you Jack,” joked councillor Brian Frenkel.

“Please don’t,” replied Mr. French with a smile,

Cold paws, warm heartsRebecca WatsonOmineca Express

Winter months bring harsh winter tempera-tures for people and for pets.

Michael Ambini, assistant manager for the North Cariboo Dis-trict SPCA, says there is need to adopt in the summer but in the win-

ter it’s even worse.“Our winters are

cold for cats, and we don’t always have the space for them at our shelter. So instead of saying, no we can’t take you, if people adopt quicker we can have space for another cat,” he said,

In 2013 from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 41 strays

were brought into the Prince George location, about one every two days. Anyone is allowed to come in and look at the cats. To adopt there

is an application pro-cess, and you must be 18 years or older.

Anyone interested in adopting an animal can call the PG SPCA.

“But no, it’s been a pleasure and I’m glad things are still carrying on in good spirit.”

I F YO U H AV E A V E H I C L E F O R T H I S A U C T I O N I T M U S T B E O N T H E G R O U N D B YM O N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 3 R D AT 5 P M - S PA C E P E R M I T T I N G - S E E YO U S A L E D AY !

ALSO. . . SELLING 75-100 CARS,TRUCKS, VANS & SPORT UTILITYVEHICLES FROM MAJOR FLEET,

LEASE, DEALER, PRIVATE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

Central InteriorAuctions Ltd.

• CASH • INTERAC • BANK DRAFT

• CERTIFIED CHEQUE • LETTERS OF CREDIT

4174 COWART RD. Prince George

(250) 562-5200 • FAX (250) 562-9616Website: www.ciauctions.bc.ca

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TERMS OF SALE

VEHICLE AUCTION

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH • 6:30PM SHARP!

VEHICLE MANAGEMENTALSO... Selling 75-100 Cars, Trucks, Vans & SUVs from

Major Fleet Lease, Dealer & Private Financial Institutions

ON HAND WILL BE APPROX 3-5 BANK REPOS & 10 VEHICLES FROM

THURSDAY DEC. 11 • 6:30PM SHARP

IF YOU HAVE A VEHICLE FOR THIS AUCTION, IT MUST BE ON THE GROUND BYMONDAY, DEC. 8 AT NOON - SPACE PERMITTING - SEE YOU SALE DAY!

ON HAND WILL BE 10-15 VEHICLES FROM

ALSO...Selling 75-100 Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUVs fromMajor Fleet Lease, Dealer & Private Financial Institutions

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OPINIONExpress

We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund

of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Dear Editor,Our federal government is addicted to tax expenditures—and the

shell games that can be played with them. By “tax expenditures” economists mean government spending

through the tax code. Some of the biggest and most popular exam-ples of tax expenditures include RRSP deductions (currently about $33 billion/year), Pension Income Splitting ($10.8 billion); chari-table donations ($8.5 billion) and Child Care Expense Deductions or CCED ($4.1 billion). Clearly, they have a role to play in a balanced system of taxation. But in Canada, tax expenditures take almost as much out of the revenue pie as taxes do: in 2010, they cost $172 bil-lion compared to $191.5 billion taken in tax revenue.

Spending through the tax system has a number of advantages, but they are mostly political. Since tax expenditures are regarded as “off budget” they are often seen as free benefi ts, especially to those who are best situated to take advantage of them. At election time, it can seem like the government is giving something without taking any-thing. That, of course, is highly misleading. What the government is taking is revenue that could be allocated to public services. Its in-come-splitting plan, for example, dispenses billions to middle – class families, but it does so at the expense of child care for the young, mental health spending for veterans, and home care for the aged. For the cost of the government’s Family Tax Proposal, we could raise the CCED from $7,000 to $12,000. Queen’s Law Professor Kathleen Lahey points out that Canada is spending $20 billion to subsidize unpaid work in the household—that’s almost twice what an afford-able national childcare program would cost.

One wonders whether this government, if it is re-elected, plans health care by tax credit as well. After all, it has been shown that in the United States the subsidization of private health insurance through the tax code made efforts to bring a universal health care program more diffi cult (and we all know where our government gets most of its ideas from). The same process can work in reverse: as Canada’s federal government caps health transfers to the provinces at half the rate at which health costs are growing, and provinces are forced to either raise taxes or de-list services, the feds can ease that painful transition with tax credits for private healthcare. Before we reach that point, two things must be done. First, we should assess where universal programs are most needed to protect children and the poor. Second, where we do choose to use tax expenditures instead, they should be integrated with departmental spending and therefore included in departmental reports and estimates. We cannot expect progressive government from the Conservatives, but greater trans-parency and accountability is never too much to ask from anyone.

Mark Crawford of Williams Lake, teaches political science at Athabasca University and can be reached at [email protected].

Government by tax expenditure

Dear Editor,

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, which means it is a good time to remember those who have died of AIDS, celebrate our past achievements, and plan for further improvements in our Northern Health HIV/AIDS re-sponse in our communities.

In B.C., it is estimated that up to 25 per cent of people living with HIV – many living in northern com-munities – don’t know they have HIV. The British Co-lumbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS estimates that those who are undiagnosed contribute to up to 75 per cent of new HIV infections. In Northern Health we also know that nearly 55 per cent of new HIV diagno-ses within our borders are diagnosed late, with close to 20 per cent of new diagnoses fi tting the criteria for advanced HIV. This means that over half of the people living within Northern Health’s region should already be on HIV treatment at the time of their HIV diagno-sis. With that in mind, it is important that residents of northern B.C. know their HIV status by getting tested so they can stop transmissions.

Fortunately there is reason for optimism and even celebration in B.C. as we have had the largest decline in newly reported rates of HIV in Canada since 1996, newly diagnosed infections have decreased 66 per cent.

One of the reasons for this decrease is the devel-opment of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). HAART rapidly and effectively decreases HIV viral load to undetectable levels in blood and sexual fl uids in the majority of patients. As a result HIV can now be managed as a chronic medical con-dition. Early diagnosis along with appropriate support and treatment allows people living with HIV the op-portunity to live long and productive lives, noting that true attainment of health and wellness is dependent on many other socioeconomic drivers. Since the introduc-tion of HAART in 1996, British Columbia has experi-enced an 80 per cent decrease in HIV illness and death.

Northern Health, along with the rest of the Prov-ince, adopted the concept of Treatment as Prevention (TasP) in 2010 as it participated in the Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV/AIDS) pilot program. TasP recognizes that HIV viral

load levels (the amount of HIV in the blood) are one of the most important factors infl uencing HIV trans-mission risk. Research shows that the higher the vi-ral load level, the greater the risk and vice versa. So the basic idea is that if enough people living with HIV are successfully on treatment, the average amount of HIV virus in the community (community viral load) will be reduced, resulting in fewer transmissions. The evidence for TasP can be found in the near elimination of vertical transmission from HIV positive mothers to their newborns and the 96.3 per cent reduction in trans-mission among sero-discordant couples (one partner is HIV positive and the other is not) when the positive partner is on treatment.

TasP is a powerful tool in our prevention tool box as we work to achieve zero new infections within North-ern Health. However, to achieve success we also need to continue to promote other evidenced based HIV pre-vention and harm reduction activities such as condom and needle distribution, methadone and other opioid substitution therapies, community based education, and behavioral change interventions, while fostering greater access to mental health services and sustainable and affordable housing. Continued efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with HIV are also critical as it inhibits the ability of the health system to effectively reach and Northerners in prevention and care.

The new guidelines for HIV testing include routine testing for all adults every fi ve years, and annually for populations that have a higher burden of HIV infection. This includes one time testing at age 70, if they have never been tested. Additionally, HIV testing should be offered to anyone that is pregnant, or presents with a new or worsening medical condition, symptoms con-sistent with HIV infection, when requesting HIV test-ing, or when someone identifi es a risk associated with HIV acquisition.

This World AIDS Day, you can help prevent HIV by becoming better informed about HIV by visiting HIV101.ca and helping prevent the transmission by getting testing . Know your status, get tested!

Jonathon Dyck, Prince George, Northern Health

World Aids Day; treatment as prevention

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Midnight

Madness

PROUD OF YOUR COMMUNITY? PROTECT IT BY BUYING LOCALLY!

We encourage you to continue to support local businesses in Vanderhoof by shopping local fi rst this winter. Local businesses are owned by people who live in the Vanderhoof community,

less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future. Studies have shown that every $100 spent at a local retailer returns about $45 in income to the local economy.

QUALITY & SERVICE

567-4111149 Stewart St. West

Large selection of Winexpert Wines

10%off 1st Selection Wine Kit

20%off 2nd Selection Wine Kit

Enter to Win

December 6th, 20148:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

We will be serving our regular menu until 4:30 p.m.

MIDNIGHT

162A Stewart St

Vanderhoof

567-3344

SUPPER SPECIAL served after 4:30 p.m.

Retail Loose Leaf Tea 100g and 50g bags and tins 25% off all day

20% off all day

$5.50

Bags of Coffee Beans

Chili and Bun or Stew and Bun

ALL DAY SPECIALPurchase a Cinnamon Sticky

Bun and receive a FREE regular hot chocolate or

regular coffee (medium or dark roast)

Over 35 varieties to choose from

*Specialty Coffees*Specialty Teas*Homemade

Soups & Salads*Chili

*Paninis & Sandwiches*Homemade Desserts

*Smoothies*Retail Loose

Leaf Tea*Mugs & Teapots

*Coffee & Tea Accessories

Christmas Drinks Egg Nog Latte Peppermint Bark Mocha Gingerbread Latte Turtle Mocha Candy Cane Hot Chocolate White Chocolate/Raspberry Mocha

2440 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof, BC

250-567-5550

Midnight MadnessDecember 6th, 2014

Anyone purchasing

$25 or more has the

opportunity to win their purchase for

FREE!

Dollar Central

Make any purchase for a chance to win your way into our Great Gift Giveaway

happening on Dec 6 at 10:00pm!

(See in store for details)

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J&S Restaurant250-567-4655

7AM TO 11AMBREAKFAST SPECIAL - 2 blueberry pancakes and 2 bacon strips .................. $511AM - 8PMHot turkey sandwich with fries or onion rings ................................................ $811AM-7PM4 Wareniki or small Keilke - served with Rukvorscht and berries .................. $10 3PM TO 10PMSuper special cheese burger served with fries for only ........ $6 (no subs please)8PM-10PMLate night snack - poutined fries supreme with bacon and green onions ...... $5

AVAILABLE ALL DAY - Try a piece of our special ice cream cake. Choose pumpkin, candy cane or eggnog ....................................................... $3

Warm up with a special candy cane

mocha or hot chocolate

$2

Check our selection of cook books to give as a gift or give someone a gift card for the night they don’t want to cook!

Our special cream cookies are back for a limited time come and get yours while

they last!

Specials for Midnight Madness December 6, 2014 -- 7:00am to 10:00pm

156 W. Stewart St

250-567-3979

All day Friday and Saturday

Any custom mat and

frame job 20% off

We welcome and will match any quotes from

other framers

Midnight Madness December 6th

Ca

lifornia Dreamin’ALL DAY

Buy 1 Get 2nd one 25%off, Candy Cane draw 15-50% off,

11PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT Buy 1 Get 2nd 50% off of equal or lesser value; Tanning Minutes on Sale

567-4440

JOIN US FOR SATURDAY NITE SMORG

from 4:30pm-7:00pmWe’re Open Til Midnight

Specials Thru Out the Evening

ALL DAY local pre-order

Christmas arrangements (no wires)

- Carry out FlowersPLANTS PLANTS PLANTS!

Air, Bromalid, Cactus,

Tree Ornaments too!

Always great prices and service at your locally

owned and operated store!Electronics, dishwashers, freezers,

laundry teams, microwaves, ranges,

Bring your ideas!

Custom Design Door Hangers. Check out our ideas!

refrigerators, ladders, snowblowers,

Let us place your catalogue First week of December bring in a teddy bear for Santa’s

Anonymous and receive 10% Off

any service

Hair Salon and Day Spa

250-567-4559

Shear Madness

Earl & Margaret Giesbrecht

UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS

Stitching and Printing

Sew Rite Designs

STOP IN AND CHECK OUT OUR SALES

HAPPENING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

RoShell’s Restaurant 2010

At the Co-op MallSaturday December 6, 2014

Saturday, December 6, 2014In downtown Vanderhoof

Best Shopping Day of the Year!

Parade of Lights - 7pmGingerbread Lane

Winter Wonderland FestivalMidnight Madness

and

*Gingerbread

Lane

*Parade of

Lights

*Midnight

Madness

Shopping

Street Vendors selling gifts, eats, etc Come and get into the Christmas Spirit!

Gingerbread Lane is on Burrard between the Vanderhoof Department Store and Reo Theatre

The road will be closed to traffi c between the hours of 5pm and midnight!

Come and support your local businesses!!!

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Midnight Madness - December 6th, 2014SET YOUR ALARM FOR THE BEAT THE CLOCK SALE

ALL DAY(excluding hourly sales)

2465 Burrard, Vanderhoof 250-567-2311

6PM-7PMALL REGULAR PRICED FOOTWEAR - buy one pair get the

second pair of equal or lower price for 50% OFF

7PM-8PMALL REGULAR PRICED NIGHTWEAR 40% OFF

8PM-9PMALL REGULAR PRICED KITCHEN ITEMS 30% OFF

9PM-10PMALL REGULAR PRICED WINTER COATS 25% OFF

10PM-11PMALL REGULAR PRICED FABRIC - excluding batting 30% OFF

11PM-12PMALL REGULAR PRICED DENIM JEANS 30% OFF

VANDERHOOF DEPARTMENT STOREFAMILY FASHIONS, FABRIC & FOOTWEAR

15% OFF

MIDNIGHT MADNESSSaturday, December 6 - 8am-12pm

fresh mandarin oranges

product of china5lb box

PC® Long Lifealkaline batteries

selected varietiesand sizes

no name®bacon

limit 5500gr

no name®canned mushrooms

limit 5 - 284ml

Q-tips 500

no name®salted butter

454g - limit 4after limit 3.99 ea.

large white eggs

Canada grade A, 1 dozLimit 4, after limit 2.78 ea

each each

each eacheach

each each

each$4.33

50%off

$2.47 $1.78

$3.28 $3.98

$2.99 $1.19

69¢

Some items may not be available in all stores. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Where photo and text diff er, text is correct. We redeem major competitors’ store coupons on items we carry. Quantity purchases represent additional savings on specifi c products throughout the store. Th ese savings are available on identifi ed items. Deposits and/or environmental charges extra where applicable. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. Prices eff ective one day only Saturday, December 6, 2014 at our Vanderhoof location only.

Deli World light rye

limit 5500gr

Russet potatoes

limit 310lb

we accept &

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Midnight

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For every individual purchase of $50 or greater enter your name for a chance at a

$100 in store gift certificate

BUY 1 GET 1 - 50%OFF

BUY 1 GET 1 - 25%OFF

Missing that Sunshine? Have we got a deal for you!Come on in to California Dreamin and let us take away your winter blues!

Tanning Specials. See in store.

All Day

Last Minute Deal --11pm to Midnight

15%-50% offSingle item pulled from the Candy Cane Draw Box to Receive

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

December 6, 2014 THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL

See our instore All Day Specials Friday & Satudary

SCRATCH ‘N SAVEUP TO 50% OFF

ONE DISCOUNT CARD PER CUSTOMER, PLEASE READ REVERSE OF CARD CAREFULLY. TERMS CASH, CHEQUE OR CREDIT CARD. (EXCLUDING SALE ITEMS)

VOID IF SCRATCH AREA HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH

THIS SCRATCH MAY ONLY BE REMOVED

BY A CASHIER

135 E. Stewart St250-567-2246 1-866-567-2246

Midnight Madness - 12:00pm - Midnight

VALID ONLY ON:December 6, 2014

6-MIDNIGHTHOT

APPLECIDER

Taylor Bros. Hardware

Parade Route

Local carver, Cory Hoffe and his modern day

native carvings

&

149A Stewart St, Vanderhoof 250-567-6776

Wrap up a great deal from Shaw Direct.Switch to satellite TV today and save.Digital Advantage

$49.99/moFirst six months l $59.99 regular price

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$249 purchase price l -$200 promo creditor

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Parade of Lights for 2013.

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COMMUNITYExpress

Vanderhoof Businesses

Salute our Seniors!Seniors Day

1st Wednesday of every month

10% Off - Food Store, Hardware and Lumber

Departments

NEW SENIORS DAY DISCOUNTSat the Vanderhoof Co-op Gas Bar

250-567-4414

Seniors Day is the 1st Wednesday of each month. Listed below are the Seniors Day Discounts starting August 3rd.

VanderhoofVanderhoofCo-op AssociationCo-op Association

5% Off - Gas Bar/C-Store

Taylors Bros.Hardware Ltd.

135 East Stewart, Vanderhoof 250-567-2246

1010%%offoffin stock in stock onlyonly

CUSTOM SAWINGCUTTING CAPACITY - 30” diameter 44’ length

BEAMS - DIMENSION LUMBERCan process dry - green woodAlso hard woods dry and green

No jobs too smallYOUR SITE - YOUR LOGS - YOUR BEAUTIFUL LUMBER

PORTABLE SAWMILL

HENRY A. KLASSEN16321 BLACKWATER RDVanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A1

Phone 250-567-4254Fax: 250-567-4264

TechnopureTechnopurePurifi ed Purifi ed Drinking Drinking

WaterWater DemineralizedDemineralized

Sales & Sales & RentalsRentals

250-699-6688250-699-6688

WATER COOLERS

AVAILABLEIdeal for

homes and businesses

Regional District of Bulkley Nechako considers closing re-use sheds

Flavio NienowLakes District News

Janine Dougall, di-rector of environmental services for the Region-al District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), sub-mitted a memorandum to the RDBN’s board of directors on Oct. 15, 2014 titled  Re-Use Shed Use and Salvag-ing. 

The purpose of the memorandum was to bring forward infor-mation regarding the condition of the re-use sheds and to recom-mend actions to the RDBN’s board of direc-tors. The memorandum stated, “it has become apparent that the public has not been following posted rules regarding proper disposal of ma-terials at transfer sta-tions.”

“Members of the public continue to disre-gard signage, dumping garbage in the wood-pile, ashes in the com-post pile and choosing not to use the recycling facilities available on site for materials such as cardboard and paper,” read the memorandum. “Additionally, the state of most re-use sheds is abysmal. The public do not follow posted re-use shed rules, placing mattresses, electronics, small appliances, and broken items in the re-use area.”

In addition, the re-ports says that each and every transfer station site in the regional dis-trict sees a lot of salvag-ing activity, both in the wood and in the metal piles. 

“Many people have been seen climbing on top of the piles and sal-vaging for certain items, which is dangerous and could result in serious injury, for which the RDBN is liable.”

In an effort to inves-tigate the behavioural patterns surrounding the use of the re-use sheds, RDBN’s environmental services staff completed an observation project at the various waste management facilities across the region. Car-olynn Lane, sustain-ability assistant, visited each of the seven trans-

fer station sites across the regional district. 

Lane observed that dogs were on the sites at two different occasions; children were seen run-ning around the re-use sheds; and a television was dropped off right in front of a “no electron-ics” sign.

“Unfortunately, the re-use sheds at RDBN solid waste manage-ment facilities have be-come unmanageable, and public behaviour surrounding the use of the sheds is contribut-ing to continued verbal and physical abuse of RDBN staff and other members of the public,” said Janine Dougall in her memorandum. 

The report contin-ues to say that, “given the extent of the be-havioural problems, it is not a matter of if, but of when someone is severely injured at a RDBN solid waste management facility.” 

Overall, the use and role of re-use sheds in soil waste manage-ment, with the advent of industry recycling programs, websites, free classifi eds, and thrift stores has become “somewhat archaic and redundant,” according to Dougall.

Two options regard-ing the future of re-use sheds were presented by RDBN’s environ-mental services to the board of directors. Op-tion one included em-ploying additional staff to monitor and maintain the facilities. Other re-gional districts in the province have indicated that adequate staffi ng, time limits and fees as-sociated with deposit of items into the shed or a per item pick fee are key variables for a successful operation.

However, additional staffi ng costs could add up to $506,085 annu-ally between all transfer facilities in the regional district.

Option two is to close the re-use sheds permanently and focus on educating the public on other available re-use and recycling op-portunities, as well as promoting the concept of community garage

sales and facilitating donation of large furni-ture items to residents in need through groups such as the Salvation Army. 

A motion to close the re-use sheds perma-nently was not carried by the RDBN’s board of directors at the Oct. 23, 2014 board meet-ing.  Instead, a motion was carried to postpone the decision until such

time that affected com-munities have been con-sulted.

According to Dou-gall, the RDBN will be holding community consultations in the fu-

ture regarding the use of re-use sheds, and only after the consultations the board of directors will make a decision on the future of the facili-ties.  

“The consultation process has not been determined yet,” said Dougall.  “It will be something that we look at and fi gure out in the new year [2015].”

In the meantime, the RDBN’s re-use sheds will remain opened.

The role of re-use sheds has become “archaic and redundant,” says RDBN

Photo by Rebecca Watson

RE-USE SHED: Shown here is Vanderhoof’s re-use shed, one of many that is being looked at by the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to determine if they should be closed or kept open.

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VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

For more information or to joinVanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

Church Directory

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner“Giving you a Purpose to live for

and People to live with”

The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

For more information call567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

(Affi liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church

Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake

Sunday Worship & Sunday School10:30 am

Wednesday Morning Worship7:30 am

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

A house of prayer for all people

Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

We have a place for you to belong!For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

Visit our website:nechakocommunitychurch.com

PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even includeschool activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photoby e-mail ([email protected]) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.This week’s submission....

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966

[email protected]

***SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-8587 or email at [email protected]

***CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.

***AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318.

***THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705.

***V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profi t charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, [email protected]

***THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifi cally the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk.

***BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun!

***THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the fi rst Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For moreinfo call Karen @ 567-4828.

***ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets everyTHIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm.

***THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSEASSOCIATION...is an organization forthose interested in light and heavy horsedriving. Monthly meetings every secondTuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets thethird Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254.

***THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD...meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall.Newcomers welcome.

***HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more infocall Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 [email protected]

***THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of everymonth at 12 noon in Autumn Services. Forfurther information call Judy at 250-699-7763.

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADETSQUADRON...Cadets will meet everyTUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel.Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, pleasecontact the offi cers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings.

***AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588

***FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall.

***ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARYSOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August)at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Forfurther info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome.

***VANDERHOOF

LIBRARY HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pmFriday 10:00 am to 6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm***

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday3pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

***NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS

Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profi t organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profi t organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our offi ce located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is fi nal.

***

NEW EVENTS....

CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR...Saturday, December 6, 11-3 at the Evelyn Hall on Burrard. Holy Trinity Anglican Church invites you for sandwiches, goodies, baking and crafts. Everyone welcome.

***BUS TRIP TO PRINCE GEORGE...Seniors/Elders bus trip organized by Seniors Connected for a day of shopping and fun! December 6th - to book your seat or for more info call Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-8587. [email protected]

***LEGO CLUB...we have the lego, you bring the ideas and build your own creations. Dec 3 & 10, Jan 2015 7 & 14, Feb 4 & 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A fun drop in program for school aged children. Family night Jan 21, 2015 6:30-7:30. Father and Son Night Feb 18, 2015 6:30-7:30. Vanderhoof Library.

***NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS...March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako.

***ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own rac-quet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908.

***THE DATES FOR THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE...March 9-20, 2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Regis-tration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellow-ship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako.

***GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www.girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882.

***GIRLS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Girls ages 8 and 9: 3:30-4:30pm, 1st Thursday of each month thru March. At the Vanderhoof Public Li-brary.

***STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***TWEENS BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Tweens ages 10 thru 12. 3:30-4:45pm, 2nd Thursday of each month thru March. At the Vanderhoof Pub-lic Library.

***LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins wel-comes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***TEEN BOOK CLUB...enjoy reading and talking about books? Come and share ideas, crafts, activities and games and make new friends. Teens: 3:30-4:45pm, 3rd Thursday of each month thru to March 2015 at the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496

***STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information.

***

Nechako Notes

Jerica Young-Greene being presented with the Caregiver of the Year award by Penny Swales, coordinator for the Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Branch.

ORIGAMI: Ronan Blattner 10, sold his custom origami at the W.L. McLeod Elementary annual Christmas Craft Fair over the weekend. His creations include a traditional crane and jumping frog, some of his own de-sign such as various transforming drag-ons. He also makes a box that doubles as a rose. “The box rose takes six pieces of paper to make,” said Ronan, who is shown here holding an ex-ample of one. “See, I’ve just always had this talent with my hands, and I don’t get bored easily.” Ronan has his own youtube channel teaching those with patience how to create dif-ferent paper works. “First things fi rst, you need to know how to make the basic crane folds, then you can make more diffi cult things,” he said.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

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BUS MECHANIC (12 MONTH)Posting No. 202E

LOCATION: Burns Lake Transportation DepartmentDUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $28.76 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This individual would provide mechanical services, repairs and maintains school buses and District vehicles and equipment.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

KNOWLEDGE completion of rade 12 (Dogwood Certi cate) valid B.C. Trades Certi cation in Commercial ehicle Transport or eavy Duty Mechanic ropane Certi cation and Commercial ehicle Inspection Certi cation valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as

demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract

EXPERIENCE experience gained through Trades uali cation apprenticeship program inclusive of three

years industry related experience basic welding experience MIS Certi cate and familiarity with ork Safe BC ( CB) safety procedures

SKILLS & ABILITIES thorough & current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools &

equipment of the trade physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather

conditions understanding of the Motor ehicle Act and the Commercial ehicle Inspection Standards ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or

clari cation of information ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures and

approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most con icts basic ability to use computers

Please mail, fax or email resumes to:

LYNN MAKSYMCHAKDISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0Phone: (250)567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639

Email: [email protected]

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0

Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICWe are currently working on the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we are expanding and modernizing our eet o haul trucks, loading e uipment, drills and support e uipment and are seeking a journeyperson mechanic to e part o our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking or a sel starter who can work sa ely with minimal super ision, work well in

a team en ironment and ha e excellent interpersonal and communication skills. esponsi ilities will include pre entati e maintenance, repair and trou leshooting o engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on

and at rucks, 2 oader, omatsu P 2000 Exca ators, at support e uipment, P 2100 sho els, ucyrus Erie and Atlas opco rotary drills, and other small support e uipment.

Applicants or this position must possess a journeyperson s trade uali cation . . ticket or an nterpro incial ea y uty Mechanic s ticket and e a le to

per orm asic welding. Experience with sho els and drills is not necessary ut would e considered an asset or this position.

uckle erry Mines is located approximately two hours dri ing time rom ouston, ritish olum ia. Employees li e in a camp en ironment on their days o work. he

work schedule or this position is x days on, days o working 12 hours per day. ransportation to and rom the mine site is pro ided rom ouston y us and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are pro ided ree o charge to employees. ouston and mithers are located in the scenic ulkley alley on rans anada ighway 1 , an excellent area to raise a amily and has exceptional

outdoor recreational acti ities. More in ormation on the area is a aila le at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full ran e of bene ts includin medical life disability income

and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants or their interest in uckle erry Mines td., ut only those in consideration will e contacted. andidates must e eligi le to work in Canada.

uali ed candidates can submit t eir resumes in con dence to

uman esources epartmentuckle erry Mines td.

P.O. ox 000ouston, .C. 0 1Z0

ax 0 1 01Email: [email protected]

Apply Today!www.tolko.com

Looking for your next great career opportunity?

PLANT MANAGER Lavington, BC

POSITION OVERVIEW:Responsible for all aspects of the Business Unit, the a in ton lant ana er s principle ob ec e is to op i e

the return on in est ent fro the Business Unit o er the lon ter o achie e this ob ec e the ana er is e pecte to i ple ent an e ecute a bu e n , plannin an tea buil in process that ill a i i e the perfor ance of the opera on throu h e ec e con ersion of ra aterial to

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Announcements

InformationNECHAKO RESERVOIR

UPDATE26 NOVEMBER 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 851.2m (2792.68 ft.)SLS Discharge: 34.31 m3/s

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s

Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approxi-mately the current level until April 2015

Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

PersonalsMEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

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TravelRV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertain-ment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

Employment

Business Opportunities

25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. [email protected] (Owner) for more information.GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.comTHE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). covers: hip/knee replace-ments, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying call 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONis an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Education/Trade Schools

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Employment

Help Wanted

DNT CONTRACTINGLogging truck driver

wanted for Vanderhoof/FSJ area.

Contact Dave or Clint:

250-570-1605 or 250-567-0695.

Trades, Technical

Employment

LegalNOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

FRANCES ELLEN ALMOND,Deceased

Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 9th day of January, 2015, after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by:BRADLEY SMITH,

Solicitor

Trades, Technical

Employment

LegalNOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN LOUIS

CHRISTENSEN,Deceased

Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 9th day of January, 2015, after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by:BRADLEY SMITH,

Solicitor

Trades, Technical

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fax 250.567-2070 email [email protected]

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MAKE YOUR POINT-

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Advertise your goods and services in the Classifieds and reach hundreds of potential buyers daily. Call today to place your ad and make a sale quickly.

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CLASS 1 LOGGING DRIVERS NEEDED!Canada Cartage is seeking 20 Experienced Class 1 Logging Drivers to join their team to service the surrounding areas of Southern Alberta from the greater Calgary area. QUALIFICATIONS:

alid Class 1 icense and a clean commercial dri er s a stract. years experience operating a commercial ehicle within Oil

as, Cryogenics, ogging, or ea y aul industries. Must e a le to do physical work and li t up to 0l s as this jo

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Competiti e pay sa ety onus Canada Cartage pro ides a comprehensi e ene t Plan and

P Matching Plan.CONTACT:

To apply e-mail your Commercial Abstract and Resume to Christian at [email protected] or fax:

403-236-0069. Website: http://www.canadacartage.com

Employment

Medical/DentalKWAKIUTL

BAND COUNCILseeking full-time

Community Health Nurse in Port Hardy. Email:

[email protected] job description

or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.

SalesDIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail busi-nesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Manage-ment positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your re-sume and cover letter [email protected]

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Employment

Trades, TechnicalLOCAL logging company looking for full time processor operators. Competitive wages and benefi ts plan. Experience an asset but would be willing to train. Email re-sumes to:[email protected]

THE Clusko Group immediately re-quires Short Log Trucks for opera-tions in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Pri-ority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email:[email protected]

Services

Financial ServicesARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help re-duce a signifi cant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Services

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Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

FirearmsWANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.

Misc Services

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins +Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate

Apt/Condos for Sale

VictoriaManor

* Balconies* Landscaped View

* Cablevision Available

250-567-4048or 250-567-9080

Large2 Bdrmfrom

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$725 - $755

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Rentals

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ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

Secure quiet apartments

VACANCY

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Townhouses3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430

Transportation

Cars - Domestic2000 FORD truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota rav4 1995. 2003 Hon-da 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-200-3899

Misc Services

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water & sewer lines and snow removal.

All jobs BIG or small, give us a call!FRANK TEICHROEB

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258

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Email: [email protected], Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump

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The Fun Page

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, expect to be called into action several times this week. You may prefer to avoid the spotlight, but that won’t be the case this week. Make the most of this opportunity.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

to keep up with all of the activity.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

contemplate a major lifestyle change. This person will provide valuable insight as you look to make the best decision possible.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, going solo on a project may not seem like the ideal situation. But you don’t want to be distracted this week, so going it alone is the best way to tackle the tasks at hand.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, following your gut may not always work out, but this week everything works out for the best. Curb impulsiveness as much as you can, though.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, although you might be dreaming of a lavish vacation and an escape from the daily grind, it’s just not possible at this time. Start saving for this dream excursion.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, although it’s noble to offer assistance to everyone you meet, you may be struggling to take care of yourself

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22A desire to detach from others and be entirely self-suf-

ave some challenges, Scorpio. You don’t need to give up independence to have the support of others.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, your energy levels are high and there is nothing you can’t accomplish this week. Avoid extra caffeine because you’re already buzzing.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Find a balance between caution and carelessness, Capri-corn. You cannot control every situation, and this week you may have something unexpected come your way.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, if you’re on the lookout for new work oppor-tunities, look no further than your own supervisor for guidance. He or she may be your biggest ally.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20You have boundless creativity, Pisces, and this week you get to channel it into a special project. Don’t over-extend yourself until everything gets done.

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Smiles help the entire community

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COOKIES: Maryann Giesbrecht, owner of the Vanderhoof Tim Hortons, presented a cheque to the St. John Hospital Auxiliary Society Nov. 26 from the Smile Cookies campaign in September. Representing the Hospital Auxiliary Society is Kay Dube, Edna Oryshchuk, president of the Hospital Auxiliary Society, Elisa Bambauer, Marilyn Moore, Marlene Giesbrecht and Sylvia Price.

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What has blue eyes, pink lips, a handful of choc-olate chips, and brings smiles to an entire commu-nity? Smile cookies of course.

“They’re very popular because when people know the money stays in their own community it makes a difference,” said Maryann Giesbrecht, owner of Vanderhoof Tim Hortons.

Tim Hortons held their annual Smile Cookie campaign in September and all proceeds go to the St. John Hospital Auxiliary. Since 2005 $31,459 has been donated to the hospital, including $3,087 on Nov. 26, the exact amount of smile cookies sold during this years campaign. The money will help purchase two portable pulse oximeteres and rough-ly 40-50 thermal water jugs, said Edna Oryshchuk, president of the Hospital Auxiliary Society.

“Having more equipment will certainly speed up and enhance patient care,” said Ms. Oryshchuk. “The additional pulse oximeters will allow more patients to be seen at once and the thermal water jugs will make patients more comfortable by hav-ing access to ice cold water by their bedside.”

In the past, smile cookie money has helped pur-chase a paediatric lounge chair, baby scale, clean-ing equipment for an ultrasound machine, and a sit-and-stand lift to name a few.

“We love that the donation stays local,” said Ms. Giesbrecht. “And we stick to our guns to buy some-thing specifi c for the hospital that’s practical and that many people will benefi t from.”

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The W.L McLeod Elementa-ry Annual Christmas Craft Fair saw hundreds of people make

it out over the weekend. The vendors raffl e made $200 to go towards the grade six english and french fi eld trip that is being planned to Prince Rupert with the i-pod raffl e to be drawn on

Friday Dec. 5 at 2:00 pm. Three of the four winners for the other raffl e are Sheila Cormach, Unice Nash, Paige Faulconer.

“It was really successful and we had lots of repeat ven-

dors this year. We did a satisfaction survey at the end and the overall comment was the ven-dors loved that the kids helped bring stuff in the morning, take stuff out in the afternoon and also deliver them lunch and snack. There were overwhelming com-ments that the students were polite, friendly and great to work with,” said Roz Harper, one of the grade 6 teachers at McLeod who helped organized the day.

John & Iris Frenkel, a well-known couple selling wooden cre-ations and jam, said this was their last year at the fair but on a happier note, Santa was present and gave all who sat on his knee a yummy can-dy cane.

CRAFT FAIR: The Christmas craft fair at McLeod showcased various local talent.