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After several weeks of waiting, Vanderhoof has a Grey-hound of� ce agent again. Services such as package trans-portation and the distribution of tickets will � nally resume when the of� ce opens on either Monday or Tuesday next week.

Ankie Nellen has worked in the community for eight

years, she started out as a sales associate at 7-Eleven and worked her way up to assistant manager and certi� ed store manager. She applied about three weeks ago because there wasn’t much growth for her available at 7-Eleven and she hopes to apply her skills to the Greyhound of� ce.

“There will be a steady opening of the of� ce again and the parcel pick up and delivery will be starting up again,” said Nellen. “I will do my best to open at the times that the community would like me to so long as it’s doable with the delivery and pickup services. And hopefully I will supply

some other services also.”“I’m really glad that somebody has taken over that job,”

said Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen. “That’s certainly a job for the private sector. Transportation in the north is such a priority and you see it now without having a taxi service and a sporadic train service it’s really important to have the bus service across the north.”

Nellen has plans to also sell some products out of the store either on commission or otherwise depending on what can be worked out with Greyhound.

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Vanderhoof is looking to � nally upgrade its gar-bage collection bylaws after more than half a century.

“Basically our bylaw was a 1958 bylaw. The way we deal with garbage and recycling is com-pletely different now,” said Vanderhoof Mayor Ger-ry Thiessen. “What we’re sensing from MMBC and their requirements to take waste out of the waste stream, is that there are new rules that we’re going to be required as a community to adhere to.”

Multi Material B.C. is an initiative that is looking at organizing and improving garbage and recycling practices across the province. Vanderhoof council chose to reject the last proposal from MMBC be-cause it wasn’t designed to � t into rural communi-ties especially northern rural communities.

“The � rst step was offering local governments the opportunity to enter into a contract with MMBC to provide either curbside collection or, in some cases, depot collection of packaging and printed paper,” said Vince Terstappen, Sustainability Coor-dinator at the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative.

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The Kal Tire float one of the entrants in the 2013 Parade of Lights, along with the Mayor Gerry Thiessen handing out candy on a very chilly December 6.

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“Like many municipalities, the District of Van-derhoof decided not to enter into this contract with MMBC. That decision triggered the next compo-nent of the stewardship plan, which involved is-suing of a Request for Proposals from the private sector for proposals to collect recyclable packaging and printed paper.”

The Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative (NWRI) will be phased out so that larger stake-holders, such as the District and Regional District as well as MMBC, can work on a more permanent recycling solution.

NWRI will continue to educate the community on waste reduction initiatives and community edu-cation.

“We’re also looking at the entire issue of how our community went from a small community from the Nechako River south to the top of Prince George hill and in 1983 we went to a district municipality which went from the north side of the river up into the college and Vanderview area and then over into the Markay area,” said Mayor Thiessen. “And we really want to make sure that the service we provide in waste responsibility is offered to those people as well.”

So the old bylaw needed to be upgraded in three or four different facets. It’s going to give Vander-hoof the opportunity to bring their waste manage-ment into a new setting. The last audit done at the transfer facility showed that some 70 per cent of the waste material could be kept out and recycled.

“We need to take care of that,” said Thiessen. “It’s a huge tax implication for the people of this community. Probably about $80 for every man, woman and child is spent in land� lling our waste. So we have to � nd ways of reducing that and mak-ing sure we’re more conscientious when it comes to our waste.”

MMBC has said that in May 2014 they want all people who produce waste to pay to recycle it. So what they’ve done is go to communities and asked for a business case of what it would cost to recycle

more. When this � rst came to council it wasn’t some-

thing that was compatible with Vanderhoof due to several factors including how spread out Vander-hoof is and the logistics of trucking both garbage and recycling in the district. What that meant was that MMBC’s proposal was going to cost Vander-hoof a lot to implement.

The proposal was likely made for larger centres in the lower mainland although even Prince George declined.

A new business case is being developed though and the upgrades to the 1958 bylaw have yet to be decided on and implemented by the district coun-cil. The Requests for Proposals from the private sector to collect recyclable materials will be pub-lished in late January,

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Last week was the National Safe Driving Week and North District Traf� c Services as well as general duty RCMP members in Van-derhoof were on alert for drunk drivers.

Safe Driving Week ran from December 1 to 7. On Saturday, December 7 many RCMP of-� cers set up traf� c stops in Vanderhoof to catch anyone drinking and driving.

“The emotional toll it takes on families and members is immense yet entirely preventable,” said Sergeant Jason Keays, Vanderhoof RCMP Detachment Commander. “This always will be a priority, accomplished through a combina-tion of enforcement and prevention with con-tinued awareness being the key.”

The Commissioner of the RCMP sent a message that when it comes to impaired driv-ing, police play a role in� uencing change and that each year impaired drivers are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths.

At this time of the year, friends and fam-ily should work together to ensure, if they’re having a party or any event with drinking, that everyone has a safe ride home.

Festive season means more tra� c stops

Constable Rob Dupuis, Stuart Nechako Traf� c Services, was part of the Safe Driving Week initia-tive to combat drinking and driving in Vanderhoof.

A Vanderhoof man was one of two men arrested in relation to a stolen truck. Ronald Sukkau, a 50 year old Vanderhoof resident, pled guilty in provin-cial court earlier last week to the charges of theft of a motor vehicle as well as possession of break-in instruments.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, November

24 Prince George RCMP saw two men enter a � ve ton truck on Tomlin Road. After the truck left city limits heading south on Highway 97, the Crime Re-duction Team con� rmed it was stolen. With help from Quesnel RCMP, the police stopped the truck after following it through Hixon and arrested the two people inside.

Sukkau has been sentenced to a total of 118 days in custody and one year probation for the theft and possession charges.

Kevin Beauchamp, a 26 year old Prince George resident, is facing the charges of theft of a motor ve-hicle, possession of property obtained by crime for over $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments.

Vanderhoof man charged with theft

Tyla Gulbranson, a senior member of Van-derhoof’s Blue Mountain 4H, was awarded the High Point Horse Project Champion Trophy Buckle for 2013.

4H communications events, riding practices, record book score and horsemanship progression were some of the skills judged for this trophy.

Thanks go to Glen Dale Agra Services, the sponsor of this years buckle, for their continued support of the local 4H clubs. Their support throughout many years has always been appreci-ated by 4H community members.

If you are interested in participating in a 4H horse project for 2014, please contact Ginger Westbrook at (250) 570-8884.

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Highway speed limits, tires reviewed

The B.C. govern-ment is inviting public input on changes to speed limits on rural highways and winter tire requirements.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone said it’s been more than a decade since speed limits were reviewed, and in that time the ministry has invested $14 billion in highway improve-ments. The review is to make changes based on citizen and expert input about long stretches of high-way between commu-nities, Stone said.

The review will also look at requiring snow tires with the snow� ake or “M&S” (“mud and snow”) tires with suf� cient tread on 80 sections of B.C. highways with winter conditions. Tire requirements were last reviewed in 1986.

Community meet-ings begin in Kam-loops on Dec. 3 and Kelowna on Dec. 4. The series resumes Jan. 8 in Dawson Creek, Jan. 9 in Vancouver, Jan. 14 in Cranbrook, Jan. 15 in Nanaimo and Jan. 16 in Chilliwack.

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Richard Boles’ Law 12 class was lucky enough to have presenters from Prince George’s Forensic Identi� ca-tion Team come to class last week.

Corporal Theresa Oelke was one of the of� cers who came to show the students

various techniques for ac-quiring and organizing evi-dence.

“One of the things we ex-plained was how to approach a crime scene for example,” said Cpl. Oelke. “How we formulate a plan and then start photographing every-thing before it gets touched. And then we mark whatever evidence we need to and

then photograph again and then look to see if we need to swab for DNA or � nger-prints. We take really good notes and keep in our minds what our ultimate goal is which is to present this evi-dence in court.

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Cpl. Oelke. “Such as how the evidence is gathered and what it tells you. You have to understand that to understand how it can be used later.”

Student Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick and Corporal Theresa Oelke from the Forensics Iden-ti� cation Team try out the various methods of identifying prints.

Of� cer Stephanie Murray assists Sydney Siemens in looking for � ngerprints on a bottle.


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On Monday, December 2 the District of Vanderhoof heard from Sgt. Jason Keays and Cpl. Justin Thiessen about a new idea that would, in effect, add another mem-ber to the Vanderhoof RCMP Detachment.

The two RCMP members presented to Vanderhoof council a plan which would add a position to the district called the Safer Communities Coordinator.

This position would have access to the detachment but would be more of a member of the community. They would know the community and be able to coordinate the efforts of the Vanderhoof Crime Watch, the Rural Crime Watch and Citizens on Patrol, among others, all from an RCMP policing perspective.

Sgt. Keays said at council that if Vanderhoof won’t be receiving more of� cers to deal with the high call volume then this would be a proactive measure. Keays said he believes the position would be as good as adding one policeman and would free the RCMP to do the core po-licing work.

Councillor Steve Little and other members of coun-cil voiced concerns regarding how the position would be paid for and whether this would mean that Vanderhoof would no longer be on the list of communities that have a greater need for more of� cers.

“It still comes down to, we’re short on police, that’s more of a priority,” said Little. “I understand the coordi-nator position but I still � gure we’re short three or four police of� cers, how do we get them?”

“It’s no secret that Vanderhoof needs more members,” said Keays in council. “I know that we have to keep working on that but this is something that we can do in the meantime.”

Cpl. Thiessen’s recommendations are that this pro-gram should be on a two year contractual basis and the position would be paid for by the District of Vanderhoof.

Cpl. Thiessen said that he spent � ve years in Wil-liam’s Lake while it was going through a transitional period. He said that he got there in the days when it was very busy and he saw the elements that worked success-fully there.

Thiessen brought up the unfortunate fact of a low of-� cer retention rate in Vanderhoof, most likely caused by the higher call volumes and � le loads found here.

“We’re facing a retention of members problem,” said Cpl. Thiessen in council. “I heard Mayor Thiessen say that once there were policemen who would be in this community for 10 to 12 years. We’re not retaining the members in that fashion. If they had that local person, then at least there’s still some consistency in the program and any incoming detachment commander would have that local contact.”

The Vanderhoof detachment was audited last week in order to determine if more members were truly needed

Coordinator position may boost RCMPand how many it would take to cover the immense call load that Vanderhoof RCMP of� cers have to deal with.

The audit was something that Mayor Thiessen said they had been asking for in Vanderhoof for about four or � ve years.

“We want to see what that audit says and hear back from Superin-tendent Rod Booth,” said Thies-sen. “We thought we would have some opportunity to be involved but my hope is that the numbers will come out soon and the su-

perintendent will act accordingly to make sure we’re covered to the same degree as other communi-ties.”

Mayor Thiessen wanted to stress that Vanderhoof isn’t just looking for more RCMP, like many other communities, but enough RCMP to accommodate the population and case load.

The Safer Communities pro-gram will now be discussed by the district council and its future will determined during budget discus-sions.

Award winning fundraiser

Sharon Unger was given an award for excellence from the BC Ambulance Service for her fundraising for the annual Cops for Cancer bike ride last September. Sharon managed to raise $12,693 this year in the Tour de Nord in addition to the $14,500 she raised last year. She said the ride was gruel-ing but worth it.

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Sam Redding

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The trains are getting too long in this town. I’ve accepted that at least once a day I will get stuck behind one of the trains. Thats just a fact of life. But do I really have to sit in my car in minus 20 degree weather and watch a train go back and forth on the tracks for about 15 minutes?

I live on a private road, � ve minutes away from down-town, along with at least three other family homes and I don’t know how many actual residents. This road is not plowed by the District so it remains a sheet of ice through-out the winter, but I expect a certain degree of work from either the rail company or the district to keep the rail cross-ing clear.

In the warmer months, I would watch the rail lines bend up and down as the trains went by. Not too alarming, but coupled with the fact that the wooden supports on the cross-ing look to be several decades old and worn down from con-stant use, this gets to be more than a little concerning.

One can even see the old boards and rusted metal lines from when the line was � xed however long ago.

This railway crossing is on a hill coming from either di-rection. I usually make sure I’ve built up enough speed to get over it in icy weather but that’s a little dif� cult to do when I also have to navigate around the corner beside it.

My biggest fear is that one day I’m going to get stuck waiting for a train to back up, go forward, back up again, and so on for about 10 minutes while I try to get traction for my frozen wheels and not slide back down the incline and into the ditch. Not to mention how cold it is having to sit and stare at a train for a long time in a car that’s as old as I am.

I’m sure I’m not the only one frustrated by the trains that sometimes make us late for work. I understand there’s no easy � x for this problem and that the trains will most likely only get longer and more frequent in the future.

But before they can increase any activity, CN Rail needs to have a look at all the unsupervised railway crossings in this province and make some much needed repairs and upgrades.

VICTORIA – The federal government stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resourc-es Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the � rst of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia.

Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the following morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is coming to ensure that polluters, not tax-payers, must pay for any environmental damage from resource development and transport.

The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a for-mer Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the little-noticed fact that coastal waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congested with shipping traf� c, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident.

Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping.

The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly funded to serve as incident command.

Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including an-nual tanker inspections, increased aerial surveillance and marine markers. And he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy export customer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest petroleum producer.

The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a

lawyer who has been meeting for months with aborigi-nal communities in northern B.C. and Alberta.

He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many ab-original communities are working with energy pro-ducers to get the economic activity they so desperately need. (Most urban people likely don’t believe this, because the con� ict-addicted media report mostly pro-tests.)

Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the federal government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia.

Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipe-line projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil pro-posals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, par-ticularly heavy oil in tankers.

Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Al-berta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling.

B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development continues to expand de-spite the continuing chorus of U.S.-� nanced misrepre-sentation of its environmental impact.

It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S.

This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest back� red on the NDP, suggests a new serious-ness in the public mood.

More people understand today that our comfortable modern society with free-access health care is a fragile thing. We have it better than most of the world, for now.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and col-umnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tom� etcherbc Email: t� [email protected]

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NVSS basketball

The Vikings � nished � fth in their Invitational this weekend. Here is Braedon Bray, grade 11, about to score for the senior boys.

Timbits hockey

Here are the members of the Timbit Grizzlies playing against Fort St. James. The Grizzlies won the game 7-6 but everyone had fun and almost everyone had a few tumbles on the ice.


Parade of Lights 2013

It was a frosty night in Vanderhoof but the Parade of Lights could not be stopped. Jade-Lynn Tibbo (above) and her friend were raising money for Ke-nyan schoolchildren. Many � oats came by bearing Santa and his helpers as well as the three wise men. Great gifts could be had during Midnight Mad-ness while Swan Kiezebrink (piano) and Jacquie McLeod (singing) brought much cheer to shoppers.


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Vanderhoof held a walk in honour of the Nation-al Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6.

The group of men and women met at W.L. McLeod elementary school and began their march at noon.

Many were in attendance at the walk including Sylvia Byron from the Omineca Safe Home Soci-ety.

“Today is the national day of rememberance rec-ognizing and remembering the 14 women that were murdered in 1989 in Ecole Polytechnique,” said Byron. “We want to focus on the action piece, what step individuals can take to stop violence against women and girls.”

“There’s lots of different things that they can do,” she said. “And there’s lots of different steps they can take. Whether it’s joining at the Omineca Safe Home to volunteer, whether it’s working with Nechako Valley Community Services with youth, whether it’s prevention programs in school. The biggest thing is speaking with family and talking about what violence is and how violence affects people.”

The walk was led by Aboriginal singer and drummer who led the group of men and women down Vanderhoof’s streets. Banners unfolded car-rying the names of missing women and promoting the day of action on violence against women.

They marched down the street in minus 17 de-gree weather and they marched past rows of ice candles bearing the names of missing and murdered

Walk of action on violence against women

women.Tears were shed as speech-

es were given and there was a lot of support and openness on the very personal stories of violence and abuse that were told.

“There’s lots of things you can do and that’s one of them,” said Byron on the Vancouver initiative Be More than a Bystander. “Be a leader in your group and your community and it helps everybody, this is not just a bene� t to women and girls but a bene� t to all of us.”

Men and women took to the streets to recognize the fourteen women murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989 and to take action against violence to women everywhere.


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ChristmasI see jolly Santa I hear gold bells.I feel big presents.I smell milky chocolates.I taste chocolate chip cookiesI love christmas

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Christmas I see stars and treesI hear Santa laughingI feel presents and santaI smell pumpkin pieI taste yummy cookisI love Christmas

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I see candy canes and santaI hear laughing SantaI feel candy canesI smell cookies and pieI taste cookies and gravyI love Christmas!

By Marcus

ChristmasI see yummy cookiesI hear jingle bellsI feel christmas treesI smell candy canesI taste soft snow

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ChristmasI see sparkling stars and chistmas treeI hear jolly Santa and jingle bellsI feel snow � akes and soft snowI smell pumpkin and yummy cookiesI taste delicious turkey and candy canesI love Christas!

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ChristmasI see jolly Santa.I hear gold bells.I smell milk chocolates.I feel big presents.I taste sugar cookies.I love Christmas!

By EllaGrade 2

ChristmasWhat if santa got lost in the forest. Who would deliver the presents?Would you? Christmas would be ruined. The stockings would be empty. The Christmas tree would be empty. The cookies would still be there. Christmas would be ruined. Who would take care of the elvesWhat if he found his way back. Christmas would be back in buisness!

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Christmas One night I was dreaming of lots of things. I dreamed of a go cart and a ninja turtle for Christmas. I wish I had a Marble Race for Christmas. I wish I had a race car for Christmas. I wish I had a remote control car too.

By Andre, Grade 2

ChristmasI see a gingerbread houseI hear jingle bellsI feel PreSents with a control carI smell hot chocolateI taste milk with cookies

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ChristmasI see pumpkin pieI hear jingle bellsI feel soft snowI smell ginger breadI taste yummy candy canesI love christmas

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ChristmasI see candy canesI hear jingle bellsI feel snow � akesI smell pumpkin pieI taste good gravyI love christmas

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ChristmasI see minty candy cane.I hear jolly Santa.I feel � uffy reindeer.I smell sugar cookies.I taste creamy chocolates.I love Christmas!

By CadieGrade 1



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Just before Christmas where Santa lives the elves were working hard while Santa was being lazy. “It’s almost Christmas cried an elf” Yah and we don’t have all of the presents ready” said another. “Get to work!!” said Santa. The elves were furiaus because usually Santa was nicea, so they left. They stole the reindeer. One year later. The elves returned. When they returned. Santa was sorry. He was forgiven, and then Christmas was back to normal.

By Ayva

On one Christmas night their was a little boy named Jackub. Jackub was awake in the middle of the night. then Jackub heard a sound. Jackub looked in the living room he saw an Elf. The Elf was putting chocolate Jackub’s stocking. Then Jackub saw a marching toy soldier walking around. So Jackub walked up and said Hi. When Jackub said hi the Elf jumped and said Who are you said the Elf. Ahhh Who are you said Jackup. My name is Gribl. I should be going. By Jackub said the Elf. By Gribl said Jackub. Nice meeting you. Nice meeting you too said Grible.

By Evan

FairiesIn the land of Fairies at christmas time Periwinkle really wanted to be a sugar plum fariy. There was two mean fairies. Their names were Jen and Janelle. The two mean fairies doubted Periwinkle would be a sugar plum fariy. Later Perwinkle visited Santa’s home with someone named Sally. They helped Santa. Periwinkle became a sugar plum fariy because she helped santa. She him get on his sled. For her kind help Santa made her a fariy. Periwinkle was happy.

By Ruth

Christmas EveOn Christmas Eve it was the perfect night for crime and the person to solve it is Pegy Periwinkle.Pegy went out that night and saw Someone.Pegy followed the person. When she � nished she came to a bakery. The snow was decoration.

By Margaret

On Christmas Eve Santa came to a little girl named Sally. Sally said where are we going? Santa said w’ere going to the North pole. Let’s help the elves make more toys. We must deliver all of the presents. Sally helped the elves wrap present, and she helped Santa deliver the toys in time. By Iris

Before christmas Eve a long time ago a little girl named Kate was bored. Her cousins were coming. Lucky the girl and David the boy. They were coming in three days and what she didn’t know is that they were very, very, very naughty. she had to prepare the farm even though it was snowing. She had no choice, but to clean up the farm for the cousins. That night she heard a car. It grew loud, louder and louder so she got out of bed and saw a big car. The cousins were very in style and very naughty. They were in and out of the house. So she started chasing them. It was hard by herself. Soon it was time for bed. So they stopped � ghting and went to bed. When everyone awoke it was now two days before christmas. Everyone got along on the second day, and when night came. The cousins snuck somethings from her room and they left a frog behind. When everyone awoke she found the frog and she screamed as loud as she could. She threw the frog out the window. It was the last day before christmas that day was the best day. That night she heard bells, big bells. She looked outside and she saw nothing. They awoke the next morning and they were all on the good list.The end. By Kaylee

On Christmas night Santa was getting The sled ready to deliver the presents. The elves were working really hard to make presents and to load the sled. Santa reminded the elves to load the sled and make presents for the kids. One kid was nice and one kid was naughty. One was named Jack is naughty gara is the nice one. Jack got a lump of coal and gara got tons of presents. By Tanner

On Christmas night an elf came to my home and I saw Santa. When I saw Santa he saw me and ever since I believe in Santa. By J.J.

On one christmas day a boy and a girl woke up. Then went down the stairs. When they got down. they dashed to the living room. When they saw Rudolph and Santa and an elf. the boy and girl said merry christmas to everyone. Everyone had a merry Christmas.

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I love the holidays!I can open presents.I see RudolphI have fun!This is why I lovethe holidays!

By ColtonGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can go sleding.I can go in the snow.I see Rudolph.I see Santa.This is why I love the holidays.

By TaniGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can play a gamewith my family.I see a christmas tree.I have a stuffy dragon.This is why I love the holidays.

By ElliGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can open presents.I see christmas trees.I have a present.this is why I love the holidays!

By JamesGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can make lego.I like to play with my toys.I see Santa.This is why I love the holidays.

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I love the holidays!I can play game with my family.I have The Doll.I see Santa.I can play is the snow.I love Christmas

By JillianGrade 1

Christmas is a holiday.Christmas is wen youput up lights. Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday.Christmas is family dinner. Christmas is for skidooing.

By Kegan Grade 1

Christmas is special baking.Christmas is Presents.Christmas is Santa.

By Aftyn

Christmas is a but Jesus’ birthday. on christmas we go to my grandma.

By Keaden S. Grade 1

Christmas eveChristmas is the Love and care from Your family.Christmas is fun.Thar Is christmasevry ware.

By HaileighGrade 1

Santa livs in the North pole heworks hord making presis!Wey

By Lilly

I like Christmas and toys and Santa Claus. Santa Claus work toys and Santa like the cookeies and milk.and Santa like party and Santa Gib

By MichellGrade 1

Christmas is wen we help ethrs.Christmas is fop evree thing.

By Abby

Christmas is ornament under the tree presentshouse lights

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By ConnorGrade 1

Christmas is specialbecause we get presents inD we go sld.

By Destiny

Christmas is a holiday. Christmas is for a Christmas tree for Prosenst in winter.

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By Austin

It is Christmas eveit is when We Have candy caynes and Rudolph and We sing a songs and We Get toys and candy and We gathering around The Christmas tree with The presents and We eat on the � oor.

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By Jessa Grade 2

I love the holidays!I can have family time.I see Rudolph.I have fun.I have fun playing in the snow.This is why I love the Holidays!

By BrookGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can go to my grandma.I see Rudolph.I have present.This is why I love the holidays.

By CheyenneGrade 1

I love the holidays!I see RudolphI can open presents.I have a tree.This is why I love the holidays.

By ZacharyGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can slel. I see my Brother. I hav cats,’This is why I Love The holidays!

By NataliaGrade 1

I love the holidays!I can have a good holiday I see Santa and his reindeer. I have a toy train. This is why I love the holidays!!

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I love the holidays!I can open presents.I can sled.I see Rudolph.I can go to my grandmas.I can tree.I can decorate my tree.

By PrestonGrade 1

Christma is a holiday.I like tooo playin the snow.

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Christmas eveI have a sock made outof snowman.

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Crusty ice along the drive way.Harmony of the carols.Rejoice, for the birth of the king.It has come the season to give.Snow lightly descends.The deer swiftly bound through the snow-covered � eld.Mistletoe hanging in the halls.Angels singing.Sparkling lights on the Christmas tree.

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Tis The SeasonAll spice, baking, cookies

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icicles, jollykissing, lights, merry

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reindeer, Santa Claustree, underneath

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Magical furryDashing � ying workingAlways doing their best

Jumping playing amazingJoyful harnested

RudolphBy Aspen Craig

HunterWalking through the woodsQuietly stalking the moose

Squirrels in the pineElk grazing, grouse on the roadBears eating, salmon spawning

By Nicholas Persson

Walking in the woodsscouting mule deer in a � eld

Hunting whitetail deerIn the Aspen hunting elk

Near the swamp targeting ducks

Caroling in the town so smallHoney � avoured cookiesReindeer gallop in the nightIgniting � ame in the � replaceSmoke coming from the chimneyTales being told by the � reMerry Christmas to allAngels carrying musical HarpsSnow covering trees

By Elise Nelson

Christmas treeHoliday in winterReindeer galloping in the darkImportent to give and not receiveSnowing all day longMerry Christmas everyoneAll of us waiting, anticipatingSpecial presents to open

By Tyson Weibe

Caroling at the door step.Happy children opening wrapped presents.Reindeer � ying above he rooftop.Incredible decorated Christmas trees.Santa sleigh red as can be.Tapping footsteps on the rooftop.Making cookies for St. Nick.A light in the sky that is shining red.Sometimes you get what you wish for.

By Brendon McKee

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Grade 4 Class

HolidayHoly time of yearOrnaments on the mantlepieceLaughing full of joyIdentical lists from all the kids for St. NickDashing reindeer in the skyAll man kindYear after year

By Kian Pierre

Honor Christ, attending churchOn Christmas dayLullabyes sun to baby JesusInside a manger Day after day we will remember himAdore and love him every dayYear after year

By Eric Peel

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ChristmasChimney is what Santa goes DownHo Ho Ho is what Santa saysReindeer pull the sledIce is what we skate onSnow is whiteTrees have ornaments on themMilk is what we give SantaAntlers are what reindeer have on their headsSnowboarding is fun

By EmmaGrade 3

ChristmasCandy canes we give to allHave a happy, happy ChristmasRudolph has red, red noseIt’s a beautiful ChristmasSanta’s coming to leave gifts for allThis is the greatest time of the yearMerry Christmas to allAngels are on Christmas treesSo you better be good, because Santa’s watching

By DylanGrade 4

ChristmasChristmas is the best day of the year.Ho! ho! ho! Is what Santa says.Reindeer pull Santa sleighIce helps to get the sleigh going.Santa needs his sleigh to deliver gifts.Toys are opened on Christmas day.Milk and cookies are Santa’s favorite foods.Advent calendars help you know when Christmas is.Snow glitters on the ground. By Emmett Grade 4

Cupid is � yingHolly is hangingReindeer � ying with CupidIce skating with family and friendsSnow owls all aroundToys under the treeMilk and cookies out for SantaAngel on the top of the treeSnowballs � ghts By Kassidy Grade 3

ReindeerRudolph with the red noseElves getting ready for ChristmasIcicles shaking for presentsNorth Pole is the coldestDecorations for ChristmasEvery Christmas brings joyEvenings get cold.Reindeer at Christmas By Melissa Grade 4

Santa puts presents under the treeA cookie for Santa, yum yumNow Santa is comingTrees have pretty lights on ChristmasA stocking � lled with toys By Hunter Grade 3

Carols people sing on Christmas EveHorses pull sleighsRudolph the Red Nosed ReindeerIgloos are cold to live inSnow is fallingTrees are growingMerry Christmas ho ho hoApples are big and redSanta is coming

By ElizabethGrade 4

ChristmasChimney is what Santa goes downHolly is beautifulReindeer are specialIcicles are coldSanta is specialTrees are what we decorateMass is what we go toApples are beautifulSkating is what people love to do

By LakeishaGrade 4

JollyJoy spreads everywhere on ChristmasOrnaments are on the tree.Lights light up the sky. Lindor Chocolates are Christmas joy.Yams are eaten on Christmas eve.

By RorieGrade 4

AngelAntlers reindeer have on their headsNow Santa is coming very soonGod be with usEggnog is a special drinkLights we hang on Christmas trees

By KellyGrade 3



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By Sarah H.RGrade 1

My Christmas Wish is that everyone has a to play.

By AvaGrade 1

My Christmas wish is that all kids have family.

By FinleyGrade 1

My Christmas wish is that all kids could have warm clothes and shoes.

By TylerGrade 1

My Christmas wish is that all kids have a place to sleep.

By TiaGrade 1

Outside At ChristmasCrazy kids wrestle in the snow.Wet snow falls down on the empty street.Sparkling snowmen stand in front yards.Inside at ChristmasRed and white candy canes hang from the branches of the Christmas tree.Shiny presents are wrapped in blue, red, green, and white paper.Santa tiptoes in the house and puts presents under the tree.

By Josh L.Grade 2

Outside At ChristmasNeighbors are tripping in the glittering snow.Teenagers are sipping hot chocolate.Babies are sliding down the big, sparkling red slide as the cold air blows in their faces.Inside at ChristmasTrees with rainbow lights are shining.Caring children are putting on a ‘Snowtastic.”Loving mothers are baking gingerbread cookies with gold gumdrops.

By MakenzieGrade 2

Outside At ChristmasSparkling snow falls from the big, dark sky.A � uffy fox chases a grey mouse.Happy kids make a snow fort.

Outside At ChristmasBears are digging warm, cozy dens in the sparkling snow.Cool snow� akes fall from the dark, blue sky.Green pine trees have glittering snow hanging on their branches.Inside at ChristmasChildren open big and small wrapped presents.People sit by warm � res.the whole room smells like candy canes.

By CallieGrade 2

My Christmas wish is that there could be no wars.

By JensenGrade 1

My Christmas wish is that everyone could be healthy.

By AllisonGrade 1

My Christmas wish is that poor people would have enough money to buy a house. By Jaxson

Grade 1

My Christmas wish is that all kids could go to school.

By Trinity Grade 1

My Christmas wish is that all kids could have doctors when they need one. By Isabella Grade 1

My Christmas Wish is that peepl cud have doctors when they are hurt.

By Mila Grade 1

Christmas is a time for...Hayden says Christmas is awesome.Lexi says for Santa to come.Ben says presents.McKenna says decorating the Christmas tree.Dyllan says Santa.Ariana says toys.Madison says jingle bells.Dawson says tasting pies.Brayten says Santa.Halle says a pillow heart.Kale says Santa to come and get cookies.Eli says Santa to give us a Christmas tree.Noah says eggnog.Xander says waking up and � nding presents under the tree.Danika says candy canes.

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

4 December 2013

Reservoir Elevation: 851.17 m (2792.58 ft.)SLS Discharge: 33.85 m3/s

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

Personals

Senior Kamloops couple looking for private property to

hunt elk. Our draws are for region 7-13,

Jan. 15 to Feb 14, we are safe responsible hunters. We have Vanderhoof land owner references. Please phone Jim

cell: 250-571-3558 email: jdavidson600

@gmail.com

Travel

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Travel

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Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Or visit us online at: www.tcvend.com

Employment

Help Wanted

Yellowhead Road and Bridge

(Vanderhoof) Ltd.Has a position available

for anApprentice Mechanic.

Please drop your resume off at:

545 Spruce Sreet, Vanderhoof, B.C.Or you may email:

[email protected] mail to: Box 158 -

Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0

Cellular Telephone Technician req’d. Sal: $29.00/hr. 40hr./wk. F/T, Pmt. 2+ yrs. exp. Duties: Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hard-ware. Test telephone systems. Locate transmission faults. Repair or replace defective and damaged parts to telephones. Lang: English. Contact: Kashif from Star Accessories in Prince George, BC. Please apply at: [email protected]

Cooks and Bartenders, Fraser Lake, Wages depend on qualifi cations. Leadership qualities are an asset. Please submit resumes to P.O Box 211 Fraser Lake BC V0J1S0

Career Opportunities

Employment

Help WantedGENERAL LABOURERS

OIL & GAS INDUSTRYGUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen• Class 1 Drivers

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Sales2 Salesperson req’d. Sal: $12.00/hr. 40hr./wk. F/T, Pmt. No exp. req. Duties: Greet customers. Advise customers on use and care of products. Estimate or quote prices, cred-it terms and warranties. Prepare sales. Accept cash, cheque, credit card or auto-matic debit payments. Assist in display of merchandise. Maintain sales records. May help in take inventory. Lang: English. Contact: Kashif from Star Accessories in Prince George, BC. Please apply at: [email protected]

Trades, TechnicalGPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus, Alberta needs Power Engi-neering Instructors. No teach-ing experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca


Employment

Trades, TechnicalAVAILABLE immediately for busy Volvo/Mack/HINO deal-ership located in KELOWNA, BC. Journeyman or equivelant experienced mechanic. Full time with competitive wages and benefi ts. Volvo/Mack an asset but will consider other OEM experience as equivelant. Forward resumes to [email protected]. or ser-v i c e @ g e m m d i e s e l . c o m Suitable applicants will be con-tacted for an interview.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrys-ler Ltd. offers competitive wag-es from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. Website: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected].

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Services

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1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Help Wanted

Services

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Help Wanted

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VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

ADVERTISINGADVERTISING

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PLUMBINGJ.C.’s WATERWORKS LTD.))))))))))))))))))))))

Plumbing & HeatingRural Water & Sewer Systems

Water Treatment & Filtration Systems

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

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ACCOUNTANTS

EXCAVATINGPRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING

Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations,

water & sewer lines and snow removal.

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

3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2

567-2029

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE

GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258Fax: 250-567-2070

Email: [email protected]

vertiserReaching Every DoorADSTUART

NECHAKO

PLUMBING

EXCAVATINGCENTRAL INTERIOR

EXCAVATINGEX100 Excavator

4x4 Extend-a-hoe Rubber Tire BackhoeBasements, Foundations, Waterline,

Septic Systems,Lot Clearing, Hoe-Pac, Hydraulic Breaker and more!

We are in the business to serve you!

567-3855Cell: 567-0031

SchneiderServices Ltd.

PLUMBING/HEATING/GASFITTINGSOLAR THERMAL

Box 2033Vanderhoof 250-567-3010

Chartered AccountantsProviding a Full Range of Business Services

● Accounting● Computers● Financial Planning

● HST● Income Tax● Payroll

KPMG Prince George#400 - 177 Victoria Street

Prince George, BC, V2L 5R8250-563-7151

Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972

Pam BergerPublisher

996-8482Fax: 996-8451

Advertising: [email protected]: [email protected]

Website: www.caledoniacourier.com

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258Fax: 250-567-2070

Email: [email protected]

Life is too shortfor the wrong job

Services

Medical HealthVIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

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 at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or on-line: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

Secure quiet apartments

VACANCY

250-567-4208

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

VictoriaManor

* Balconies* Landscaped View

* Cablevision Available

250-567-4048or 250-567-9080

Large2 Bdrmfrom

Large1 Bdrmfrom $695 - $725

$725 - $755

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Rentals

Homes for RentCountry Home for Rent

3 bedrooms. Must have refer-ences. Asking $800 per month

Call 250-567-8850

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

Transportation

Auto Financing

Sport Utility Vehicle2008 CHEVROLET Equinox AWD. Power windows and locks, Air Conditioning, cruise control only 95230 km. Asking 16900 obo. Call (250) 845-8785.

Transportation

Boats

1989 SUN RUNNER boat. 21.5 feet, 125 aq Volvo in-board motor, Merq leg, ex-cellent running condition. $7000 (250) 698-7533 leave a message we will call you back.

It Startswith You!

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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”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

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

(Af� liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH

MENNONITE BRETHREN

1393 Highway 16 East(Across from P.J. Collision)

250-567-4960Sunday Morning Worship

9:30 amSunday School - 11:00 am

Making Jesus known

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

Sinkut View Awards Assembly First Term Awards

General Proficiency Grade 4 Aspen Craig Marissa Hall Levi GiesbrechtMadison KellyLinden MakowEmily ManojlovicElise NelsonJessica NeumeisterEric PeelKian PierreTucker RuzyloDrake WestbrookTyson WiebeBrooke WilliamsGrade 5 Owen BlattnerBridgit BorekJordan ChipmanSeth FinesBrody JohnstonParker LoewenAlexa PhilipsTerri-Lynn RobertsConnor WebsterOrin WiebeGrade 6Garrett DickConnar HoffmanTyson PetersOwen TeichroebGrade 7Trevor Lank Ethan JanzenAcademics/Honor Roll - B Honour Roll Grade 4

Riley BeierBraiden DevauldLarissa HassmanKayla KoehmstedtBrenden McKee Grade 5Colton CurrieKieran Hanson Grade 6Abigail DoironCole GeernaertDylan PennerDamyn Wiebe Grade 7Callie Bray Kaylon McKeeLogan SewellBrooke SteffeyZach WhitecottonB+ Honour Roll Grade 4 Brett Steffey Grade 5 Jorja CranmerMegan O’Bee Iara PavonOlivia PrestmoWyatt SteffeyAutumn UngerGrade 6 Brynli AlbertsonKaybra DyckJackson HassmanLexi PerssonGriffin ThiessenNoah Thomas Grade 7Alexa Bruma

Jordan CranmerMegan LoewenKeisha KnoxA Honour Roll Grade 4Landon BickCadence Raymond Grade 5Skylar BlattnerAndrew DerksenJorden HooperAvaryne Wiebe Grade 6 Andrew deVosMeghan HeydOlivia ManojlovicNicole McBrideKyra WiebeGrade 7Connor EbertEmily PrestmoCitizenship AwardGrade 4 Marissa HallJessica NeumeisterDrake WestbrookBrooke WilliamsGrade 5 Autumn UngerMegan O’Bee Grade 6 Olivia ManojlovicMeghan HeydNoah ThomasGrade 7Emily PrestmoLogan Sewell

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Reaching Every Door

Due to the holiday season, Santa and all the elves at the Omineca Express and Caledonia Courier have got to rest!Therefore we will have early deadlines for all Display and Classi� ed advertising.

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 include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by 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....

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 profit 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 Debra-Ann at 250-567-0623 or email [email protected]

coMiNG eVeNts....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit 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 office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final.

***

NEW EVENTS....the Nechako Valley festiVal of the perforMiNG arts...has a new website. www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako. Please visit the website for syllabus and registration information. You can view the syllabus online. If a paper copy is required, there is a limited number available at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Registration for the festival will be online starting Jan. 1, 2014. The festival will take place from Apr. 12-25, 2014 with the festival concert happening on Apr. 27, 2014.

***VolUNteers NeeDeD for iDiDalap4caNcer...For more information please contact Car-rie Smith. Email: [email protected]

***aDUlt BaDMiNtoN...every Thursday at 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet. Indoor runners required. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908.

***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.

***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 250-567-0623 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

Nechako Notes

Smoky the Bear and local children joining in the fun at the Parade of Lights held in Vanderhoof the first week of December every year.


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Nechako Valley Secondary School is known for its large X-Country teams and championships over the past 10 years, so it only seems � tting that some of these stu-dents would take part at the Post Secondary level once they have left NVSS.

Two of Nechako Valley Secondary School athletes took part at Nationals in cross country running; Riley Wallace, Grad 2011, is continuing his Post Secondary Education at Grande Prairie Regional College and is continuing his athletics with the Wolves in both basketball and X-coun-try running. In October, Riley took part in the Provincial College X-Country Championships and placed seventh overall. With his top seventh placing, Riley earned an “all expense paid trip” to Nationals in Toronto where he placed 32nd overall at the College level. Riley ran the 8 kilometre distance in 28 min 22 sec. His Wolves team placed 14th in Canada. Another graduate, Nathan Bancroft, NVSS grad 2010, is attending school at the University of Calgary. This is his third year on a very competitive X-country team. His team competed at the Nationals for Canadian Universities

Local athletes compete at Nationals

Riley Wallace competes.

and placed 12th in the country. Although not yet a graduate,

Alexander Nemethy, grade 11, ran cross-country at both the provin-cial and national level this fall. At the beginning of November he ran the BC High School Provincials and placed 20th overall. His time for the 6.4 kilometre was 21 min-utes 51 seconds. Last weekend in

Vancouver, Alexander ran the Canadian X-Country Champion-ships where he had to run with the � rst and second year University athletes (Junior men). As usual, they all had to run eight kilome-tres in the rain and the mud. Al-exander ran it in 27 minutes 54 seconds and placed 56th overall. NVSS high school coach, Brian

Nemethy, also ran in the Canadian Championships, he placed 20th overall for the masters division and sixth for his age group. His time was 30 minutes 43 seconds.

Alexander Nemethy is number 473, he placed 56 in the Canadian X-Country Championships.

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