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On September 19, a Fort St. John resi-dent traveling through Vanderhoof reported a young Aboriginal couple hitchhiking on Highway 16 who appeared to be in dis-tress.

Vanderhoof RCMP investigated and discovered that the 28 year old male and his 19 year old preg-nant wife were soaked and freezing from the rain.

The couple told the RCMP of� cer that they had been hitchhiking from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii since Sunday, September 15 and hadn’t eaten since the previous day. They are going to live with the man’s aunt.

But the couple did not have the � nances or equip-ment to travel unaided across that distance and had been forced to sleep outside in Prince George the previous evening.

So the RCMP constable insisted on supporting the couple, he took them to a local motel and ob-tained food and lodging for them. Then the con-stable contacted a local church group who donated two bus tickets and a gift card for Tim Horton’s so the couple could make the rest of the journey.

“I’m very proud of Constable Jason Baird,” said Sergeant Jason Keays, Vanderhoof RCMP Detach-ment Commander. “One of the RCMP’s core val-ues is compassion and this is just one more example of our members showing compassion and concern for our indigenous people.”

Sgt. Keays would like to acknowledge the So-journers Group managed by NeighbourLink as well as the Nechako Community Church for their sup-port.

Couple saved with

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values is compassion...”

Sinkut River, outdoor classroom

NVSS Outdoor Pursuits class takes an instructive canoe trip down the Sinkut River. This is instructor Travis Himmelright’s passion, he loves to teach what can be a lifelong sport.

Beginning this school year, EBUS Academy is pleased to assume responsibility for Continuing Education in the Eastern communities of Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St James of the Nechako Lakes School District. 

Given the extensive experience that EBUS Academy already has in providing adult programming across the province, it seemed a natural � t for the progressive, online school to take on Continuing Education.  Prospective adult students can still drop by the existing Continuing Education classrooms in all three communities to learn more about both online and face to face programming options.

Continuing Education is offered to all graduated and non-grad-uated adults to either complete a graduation program or to provide speci� c subject upgrading.  To � nd out more, please drop by a centre in your community or visit the EBUS website at www.ebus.ca. Cen-tre hours are posted or available by calling the EBUS front of� ce at 1-800-567-1236.

Brian Naka, EBUS Principal and Dave Anderson, EBUS Adult Education Advisor are pleased to welcome Jolene Webb (Fra-ser Lake), Bernie LaRusic (Vanderhoof), and Barb Bailey (Fort St James) to the EBUS team.

EBUS assumes Continuing Education

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SPECIAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

September 30, 20137:00 pm

A special public meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) will be held by video-conference on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 7:00 pm.

Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board Office.

The item for the agenda is: 2012/2013 Audited Financial Statements

According to board policy, no business other than that listed on the agenda for which the meeting was called shall be conducted at the meeting.

Members of the public are invited to attend.

Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer

Sam ReddingOmineca Express

Around last January or March, Patti Chesley felt compelled to get into making dresses for the poor.

“God just placed upon my heart one Sunday, I heard somebody talking about making dresses and I was blessed with material and had a good response to the dresses,” said Chesley.

Her friend Diane DeWaal had put her name on Facebook so that people could drop off the materi-al with her. Chesley also wanted to put her address out there so that people could come and donate any bits of material to make more dresses.

Chesley and DeWaal do not want any bed sheets, they will only accept material donations.

Chesley doesn’t discriminate with who needs which dress, she just sends them to whoever needs them.

“Some people want them to go to one place and some people want them at another,” said Chesley. “I didn’t want anyone’s feelings hurt so we sent them down to a conference in Abbotsford and they can decide where the dresses should go.”

Her pastor takes the dresses down to Abbots-

ford whenever he � nds the time to go, which is quite often according to Chesley.

Although Patti has never seen any of the kids wearing her dresses she hopes to one day.

“I call [the dresses] my babies and people say ‘Patti you’re going to have to let go of your ba-bies,’” said Chesley. “And so it was really hard, be-cause each one is so personal. I practically almost name them!”

“It was so hard because I can see children wear-ing them. You take a piece of material and you can get something beautiful out of it. It goes to little girls who probably never had a dress. To have a brand new dress, we think that would be really spe-cial.”

Patti makes dresses for children sized from two to 14 and can � nish a dress in one day depend-ing on the pattern. She usually makes up to three dresses a week but she can make more depending on material and time. She’s made 40 of them so far.

“Nothing is wasted, none of the material is thrown away,” said Patti. She gives the material to two other ladies who make quilts. One lady makes them for the needy and the other lady, Donna Les-

Dresses for the poorley, is making them to try and raise money for Vanderhoof’s future community pool.

You can � nd De-Waal’s information on facebook but her ad-dress for donations is 2933 Burrard Avenue or send any material to Patti Chesley at 2943 Victoria Street.

Donations will also be taken at Sew Rite Designs in the Co-Op mall and at the Necha-ko Community Church.

Chesley would like to thank the community for all the donations and hopes to see lots more.

Ruth LloydCaledonia Courier

The grand opening of the Fort St James Christian Outreach Kitchen and Food Bank, located at St Pat-rick’s Church, Fort St. James, took place September 14.

The new kitchen, which was a collective commu-nity effort, feeds those in need in the community on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a breakfast program and a lunch program, all volunteer-driven.

Food bank donations help feed people the rest of the time, when families or individuals just need a little

extra.Previously, the kitchen was a tiny, cramped space

and the eating area was too small for the crowds, meaning people had to eat in shifts.

The new, bright kitchen was built through fundrais-ing efforts in both Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and much of the carpentry and � nishing work was done by Charlie Gill of North Man Construction, who donated countless hours to the project, said Gwen Andrews.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the kitchen or food bank or for food donations, can call Andrews at 250-567-6744.

Soup’s on in Fort St. James

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Grand Opening of our Expanded Store

Saturday September 28th

www.earthenwareltd.ca2425 Burrard Avenue, Vanderhoof 250-567-4800

FREE DRAWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Nechako Valley Exhibition would like to thank

GRASSLAND EQUIPMENTVanderhoof for donating

the new arena groomer and for their continued support

throughout this year.

Sam ReddingOmineca Express

A couple of months ago, Search and Rescue teams in the province were beginning discussions to � gure out how they are going to stay up to date with training if there isn’t an or-ganized funding opportunity.

The province has experienced re-cord years, in terms of call-outs, for at least the last two years.

The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association or BCSARA represents all of the rescue teams in the province. They’re the voice to government for the collective teams and they recently released a docu-ment discussing possible options for the teams to explore.

The local team, Nechako Valley Search and Rescue, is led by Chris Mushumanski, who said that call-outs for the team this year have al-ready surpassed last years amount.

“Over the years, funding has al-ways been a bit of an issue. Who is going to pay for what, how are we going to fund training, equipment purchases etc.,” said Mushumanksi. “So one of the key pieces of this document is how SAR has really changed over the last 15 years or so. Back in 1991 we had 400 callouts in the province and last year it was 1,300.”

The technology that’s out there

has changed allowing teams to be-come even more effective but the costs of training and equipment are starting to worry rescue teams since they have no idea where their fund-ing will come from or if it will come in time for their next round of train-ing.

“The hope is that this will start a good avenue of discussion,” said Mushumanski. “So that between the search and rescue teams in the province and the government we can come to a clearer understanding in terms of how the current search and rescue program is going to be funded and how we are going to keep it be-ing the top notch program that it is.”

British Columbia Search and Res-cue teams experience more call-outs than the rest of Canada combined.

The current model sometimes has to ask volunteers to take time off from work and donate their wages to do a training course that could last up to three days as well as be available for any rescue operations.

The Nechako Valley Search and Rescue team practicing operations in swift water. The team needs to know how to do river, lake, or � at ice rescues. They were also testing out new helmets to � nd one that worked around a lot of noise and the wear and tear of the job.

Photo by Doris Durupt

Rescue teams need organized funding

“...we are going to keep it

being the top notch program that it is.”

4-H AWARDS NIGHT...September 28 @ 7pm. 4-H awards night has been moved to Sinkutview Gym.

Via Rail info session

Via Rail will be holding an information session in Vanderhoof on September 26, 2013 at 4 p.m..

The meeting will be in the Vanderhoof Friendship Centre at 219 Victoria Street E. and will offer the public a chance to meet with Via representatives on accessibility.

Anyone with input into the accessibility of passenger train service in Vanderhoof is wel-come.

NDIT database

A new database has been created to help connect industry, com-munities and govern-ment to businesses for major projects.

The online procure-ment database was made possible through a partnership between Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) and northern communi-ties.

The region-wide industry-oriented searchable database is aimed at helping procurement directors � nd the supplies and services they need from local businesses.

“This is a one-of-a-kind tool in British Columbia,” said Renata King, Director, Busi-ness Development, Northern Development Initiative Trust.

Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, serving meals, enter-tainment and visits for the residents.

Please contact Mar-nie at 250 567 6290 for more information.

Volunteers needed

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Join us on September 28

for the

BC Children’s Hospital Dinner and Auction Fundraising

Evening hosted by Vanderhoof Community for Kids

BC Children’s Hospital Dinner and

Auction Fundraiser

If you have a new item you’d like to donate

to the auction, please give us a call 250-570-8560 or

email vanderhoofcfk@gmail.com

All the proceeds go toward BC Children’s Hospital. In 2012 alone, over 50 children from Vanderhoof attended BC Children’s Hospital. BC Children’s

Hospital is the only acute care facility in BC, and the doctors, nurses and specialists there treat the

sickest and most injured children in all of BC.

Tickets for the auction-dinner are $30 each - buy six tickets and reserve a table!

Tickets are available at Wallace Studios.

Enjoy silent and live auctions, raf� es, draws and an amazing dinner.

There will be a signed Canuck’s jersey in the live auction!

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF

A weekly feature highlighting meetings/proposals, events important to

Vanderhoof residents.The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise that the Public Works Department will be flushing water mains throughout the municipality during the weeks of September 30th through to October 18th. During this time, residents may experience discolored water and should allow the cold water to run until clear before use.

ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS899 Vanderhoof Squadron

For more information call:Capt. John Callaghan -

250-640-0218Yvonne Melo -

250-690-7496 Evenings

ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS

AT NEW LOCATION

NVSS Small Auditorium

invites all boys and girls ages 12-18 to join.

Starting Sept. 18, 2013

We meet every Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The Omineca Express has newsprint roll ends available for sale at the

office.

Roll Ends Available

150 Columbia St. West

250-567-9258

BC Livestock ProducersLivestock Market ReportMARKET REPORT FOR September 18, 2013

2200 head of cattle from Williams Lake, Vanderhoof, Kamloops and the Team Sale

STEERS HIGH AVG HEIFERS HIGH AVG300-399 193.00 168.00 300-399 162.50 150.00400-499 174.00 160.00 400-499 174.00 141.00500-599 157.00 144.09 500-599 157.00 131.81600-699 158.50 138.72 600-699 131.50 126.00700-799 148.75 136.42 700-799 131.75 125.95800-899 142.25 131.00 800-899 126.50 119.72900 + 125.00 125.00 900 + 118.00 110.87Butcher Cows 65.00-75.75 Butcher Bulls 70.00-84.75

Dear Editor

Did you know….?• There are 172 plus

music students in Van-derhoof?

• There are seven music teachers, not including the student teachers?

• The average music lesson is a half hour, once a week?

• The average amount of time spent in practicing an instru-ment is 76 hours a year for a young student and 285 hours a year for a more advanced stu-dent?

• Vanderhoof has a provincially recog-nized music festival, Nechako Valley Festi-val of the Performing Arts that annually gives students the chance to compete at the Provin-cial level?

• That only three students per discipline can be chosen to repre-sent our area at the Pro-vincials (BC Festival of the Performing Arts), usually held in south-ern BC each year?

• That the Festival has been in existence here in Vanderhoof for 38 years?

• That the grand pi-ano that is used in the Small Auditorium at NVSS belongs to the Festival- it was fund-raised for many years ago?

• That the Festival awards scholarships annually to grads and gives bursaries to those students chosen to rep-resent Vanderhoof at the Provincials (BCF-

PA)• That the Northern

Orchestra is our local orchestra, featuring local strings students together with amateur musicians from the north?

• That the Northern Orchestra performs in Vanderhoof and Prince George about three times a year?

• That we have a band program at NVSS that regularly holds Coffee House fund-raisers?

• That they placed at the Sun Peaks festival last year?

• That there is a high school choir?

• That there is a community children’s choir with over 20 chil-dren participating?

• That taking mu-sic lessons has proven to bond the right and left hemispheres in the brain, especially if developed before age seven, which improves language, math and logical skills?

• That many profes-sionals, parents and other parties donate enormous amounts of volunteer hours and/or money to both music and sports to support programs that provide balanced opportunities for people in this com-munity?

• That a high per-centage of doctors, ac-countants, lawyers and other highly trained professionals are ama-teur musicians or had a high level of music studies growing up? This is proven in Van-

derhoof.• That there are

many musicians from our town who have gone on to professional careers in music such as teaching music here in Vanderhoof; receiv-ing Bachelors and Mas-ters Degrees in various � elds of the Performing Arts; recording CD’s?

• That many of the children and teens who take music les-sons, or are in band, or who sing, will never see their picture in the paper if we don’t start celebrating their suc-cesses?

If this is a surprise, it may be because our local newspaper prints very little of the sub-missions or pictures which have been sent in multiple times of our students who com-pete at Provincials, win awards and schol-arships, and very few pictures of workshops, recitals and coffee houses within this area. And yet, if it is hockey, football, golf, running, or basketball it is regu-larly celebrated in our local paper. Does this seem equitable? Does this seem fair to those students and adults who

also commit their time and energy to some-thing other than sports? This is truly a travesty to this community and those families who see the merit of music lessons. If any of the sports articles and pic-tures which were sub-mitted rarely saw any of it show up in the lo-cal paper, there would be a hue and cry. In the almost 7 years I have lived here, I have seen scant coverage of all the music that happens, but I see a plethora of sports coverage. Again- is this equitable? Now that one can actually see how much music is in this town - is this ac-ceptable? If there was a family looking to move here and read our lo-cal paper to get a feel for the town, and were looking to see if this was a well-balanced town - would they choose Vanderhoof? If a decision was made solely on the newspa-per as a representation of the Performing Arts, one would conclude that the Performing Arts have little or no value in Vanderhoof.

I sincerely hope that the performing arts in

Letter to the Editor

Vanderhoof begins to receive the recognition it deserves, and that our local paper will encour-age these musical ath-letes in the same man-ner as they encourage our physical athletes.

Sincerely,Swan Kiezebrink, Registered Suzuki

Piano, Voice and Theory teacher; President of the

Nechako Valley for the Performing Arts; Royal Conservatory

Representative for Theoretical Exams.Rebecca Gulbran-

son, Vocal and piano teacher; Children’s Community Choir

Director.

Performing arts deserves attention

Calling all Seniors! - Come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and Thurs-day afternoons. Come and have some fun at the Friendship Centre! Everybody welcome, we would love to see you. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.

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Acne touches many lives and can have a large impact on the development of teenagers and adults alike. As a result the next few articles are all about Acne.So what is Acne? Let’s explore:Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become clogged (this most often happens on the face, neck, back and chest) Acne is NOT a result of dirty skin as is a common myth. Acne is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin; this causes an accumulation of oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria which can lead to in� ammation in your pores.Most often the overproduction of oils is caused by a surge of hormones during puberty (also acne tends to be genetic, if your parents had it, you are more likely to get it as well)Some types of acneWhiteheads: cause by a clogged pore that is closed and bulged out from the skinBlackhead: pore gets clogged but stays open and the tops of the clog gets darkPimple: a red bump (sometimes pus � lled) usually caused by pore walls remaining open allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to make their way under the skinNodule: clogged pored that run deep, these are infected lumps of cysts bigger than pimples and can be painful.

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Facilitated by Chris Burge, Social Media Expert, Owner BWest Interactive CommunicationsIn this video-conference session, Chris will provide the WHY you need a social media strategy to grow your business. He’ll also show you some of the HOW to make social media accessible and manageable for small business. If you’ve been putting off social media because you’re too busy - your competition is gaining ground in your market. Learn some tips and techniques at this session that will move your business ahead.

Off ered at Community Futures, 2750 Burrard Avenue Cost $20

Stepping Up - Uncover Your True Leadership Potential WorkshopOctober 1, 2013, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Live)

Facilitated by Dawn McCooey, Skill Development Manager for Women’s Enterprise Centre.Leaders come from all walks of life and create businesses and community through actions. Every action you take, every conversation you have moves you ahead as a leader. In this 3 hour workshop you will learn about your unique style and how to improve on the strengths that you already have (even if you don’t think you are a leader!). Leadership is much more than a “to-do” list; eff ective leadership is an art and a science and most importantly - it can be learned!2:00 – 2:30 Kevin Moutray discusses the Challenges of small business ownership2:30 – 3:00 Jesse Wilson – President of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce.

Off ered live at the Village InnCost $40 (includes lunch)

REGISTER FOR BOTH COST IS $50Limited Seating – Preregistration required

Call Graham at 250-567-5219 or email graham.stanley@cf-sn.ca

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Growing communities one idea at a time.

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Ruth LloydCaledonia Courier

The District of Fort St. James’ community forest will expand into an area near Chuchi Lake and Witch Lake.

Supposed to come in 2009, the expansion was delayed, but appears to be about to � nally come through.

“The political will is there, it’s just details now,” said Ross Hamil-ton, senior forester for the KDL Group, which manages the community forest for the District and has since 2003.

Hamilton said com-ing to an agreement was “complex, elegant and time-consuming.”

He said there were many parties involved in the negotiations, from First Nations to B.C. Timber Sales, to Coni-fex.

“Everyone had a piece to play in the solution,” said Hamilton, calling it a “group effort.”

The expansion is partly compensation for a section of the current community forest the District of Fort St. James gave up to help move along the treaty negotia-

tions with Yekooche First Nation and the province, but it is also to allow for an increased annual har-vest of 50,000 cubic me-tres by the District.

The area, near Shass Mountain, did not neces-sarily have high timber values due to the steep terrain, but it did in-clude a variety of timber types, which would have helped after the beetle-killed pine was gone.

Hamilton said the community forest management has been adapted over the years, including taking into ac-count the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic, which required them to increase the cut rate for the pine.

“We did our best to sal-vage all that we could at that time,” said Hamilton.

Of the approximately two million cubic metres of wood in the commu-nity forest, over half of it is mature pine which was signi� cantly impacted by the pine beetle.

Wood is harvested within the community forest through clear cut-ting. There were con-cerns the rate of clear cutting within the Sow-chea Creek watershed was partly to blame for the high � ood levels of

Sowchea Creek in recent years.

But while the com-munity forest is near the Sowchea Creek drain-age, Hamilton said only the Murray Creek tribu-tary of Sowchea Creek is within the community forest. The bulk of Sow-chea’s watershed is be-ing harvested by Canfor or through B.C. Timber Sales.

The community for-est is also managed for more than just timber values.

The Nyan Wheti Trail, a historic trail which runs from Stu-art Lake to near Fraser

Lake, is also maintained within the community forest, which allowed the municipality to plan for recreational and cultural values as well.

The Tulle Lake Trail is also managed and maintained within the community forest.

In 2007, the backside of the Murray Ridge Ski Area was added to the community forest, with the potential to develop an expansion of the ex-isting ski area.

Hamilton said the cost of development has led to those plans being put aside, but the runs are laid out. Some harvest-

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ing was done along the road in the area, however, the ski runs are not going to be made anytime soon.

Within recent years, the cut rate for the ex-isting community forest tenure had increased sig-ni� cantly to get the bee-tle killed wood out, go-ing from just over 40,000 cubic metres in 2006 to over 126,000 cubic me-tres in 2008.

However, the rate had then dropped back to around 46,000 cubic me-tres in 2011.

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I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all the students, parents and teachers who presented the Greek evening fundraiser for the NVSS Travel Club’s spring 2014 trip.

The Elks Hall was beautifully decorated and the tables were elegantly appointed. The Greek meal, gra-ciously served by students dressed in black and white out� ts, was superb. The colourful costumes and well choreographed moves of the belly dancers provided enjoyable entertainment. Members of the audience

even took part in a simple folk dance.People were obviously in the mood to support the

students in their fundraising efforts, because the items on auction went for very good prices.

I would strongly encourage this group to put on at least one more event similar to this one. A good was had by all!

Sincerely,Donna Klassen

A BC made documentary   by BC Parkinson Society, about resi-dents of BC who have Parkinson’s airs on Sept. 25th on Global BC 1. 

The Parkinson Society of BC has produced and directed in BC a documentary by a team of local TV and video professionals, called ‘Undefeated. An Intimate Portrait of Parkinson’s’.  It takes an inside look at the reality of six   British Columbia individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

  What is life really like for someone with Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson Society British Colum-bia (PSBC) proudly presents a broadcast quality documentary that provides a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced

by individuals living with Parkin-son’s. The 60-minute documentary will air on Global News BC1 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 8:00pm and will also be aired on Video On Demand (Shaw Cable) from September 26th to October 31st.

 Produced and directed in Brit-ish Columbia by a team of local documentary, TV and video pro-fessionals, ‘Undefeated. An In-timate Portrait of Parkinson’s’, takes an inside look at the reality of six individuals living with Parkin-son’s disease (PD). Shot on loca-tion where our “everyday heroes” live, work, and play, they share their personal stories with honesty, courage, and, at times, humour. 

Also revealed is the impact of PD on friends and family as they strug-gle to provide emotional and phys-ical support for their loved one.

  The idea of a documentary came from PSBC’s CEO, Diane Robinson. After a few years work-ing at the Society, Diane realized that the public’s knowledge of the disease was very limited.  “I wanted a documentary made in BC featuring individuals living in this province, sharing their compel-ling stories of ‘real life’ with PD,” stated Robinson.  “As well, with the World Parkinson Congress tak-ing place in Montreal this October, it would be a great opportunity to show the documentary to 3,000 delegates from around the world.”

Letter to the Editor

A superb Greek night

BC Parkinson Society

September 22 to September 28th is National Forest Week in Canada. It can be easy to take our vast natural resources for granted, but our forests provide us with security and sustainability unmatched anywhere else on Earth. As one of the world’s largest forest products manufactur-ers, our company’s current and future success depends on sound forest management, and National Forest Week is a great opportunity to re� ect on how we all rely and bene� t from our vast forest resources.

 Our forests have a big part to play in providing for our expanding world, and Canfor is proud to be producing truly sustainable building products for markets around the world. As global populations continue to grow, governments will need to meet those housing needs in a way that is affordable, renewable and safe – and lumber is the only build-ing material that meets all three criteria. BC lumber is shipping across North America and across the Paci� c to � ll these needs already, and that’s good news for our future in British Columbia.

  A thriving forest products industry can meet building needs around the world, but here in Canada it opens doors for young people and families to create rewarding lifestyles in their own communities. Lumberjacks are a thing of the past – at Canfor, biologists, profes-sional foresters and nursery specialists are all part of how we manage forest sustainably.

 Our success depends on sustainable forest management to keep our woodlands strong and vibrant, and we are proud of the high standards we’ve put in place over the last decade. Third-party certi� cation of best practices ensures that our forests are bene� tting from rigorous re-planting, robust measures protecting wildlife habitat and diversity, and conserving recreation opportunities for our communities. Canfor is one of the few companies in the world able to offer products certi� ed under all three of the major certi� cation programs in North America – the Canadian Standards Association, the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. We are proud of our commitment to forest certi� cation, and the opportunities it provides for the public to participate in and understand how we manage our forestlands.

 Innovation is leading the forest industry into the future, as leaps in technology and new ways of thinking allow us to make more out of less, cut down on waste, and convert wood by-products into clean-burning biofuel. These are the � rst steps forward as we continue to be more sustainable, more adaptable, and more resilient to changes in our forests and in the world economy.

 Canadian forests build our homes, provide jobs in our communities, store carbon from our atmosphere, and are naturally renewable – so they’ll continue doing all that and more for generations to come. This National Forest Week, take a moment to appreciate our gifted place amongst the greenest forests in the world.

Don Kayne, CEO and President of Canfor

National forest week

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A run for your moneyKathy Schmidt, a Saddle Club member, compet-ed in the Dash for Cash event at the Invitational Gymkhana in Fraser Lake on September 14.

The SD91 Board of Education met for the monthly meeting on Monday, September 15.

The board heard pre-sentations from seven Nechako Lakes students who were a part of the 60 B.C. students who traveled to Beijing for the International Sum-mer Camp. Jonathan Morry, the teacher at Babine Elementary-Secondary school, took the kids to Beijing and everyone thanked the board for the opportu-nity.

The board also heard Marty Floris talk about the � eldtrip to Ottawa that he went on with 12 grade seven students from Sinkut View El-ementary. They arrived in time for Canada Day which Floris said had a “staggering” number of people.

“These education presentations are al-ways really important,” said Chair of the Board, Steve Davis.

Resolutions passed at the board include the

School district board meeting

decision to try and rent unused school property in Topley. The district currently pays for the heat and maintenance of property in Topley so they are looking to pass on the payments to any interested party.

The same thing will be happening to the Prairiedale Elementary school which is located near prime farmland. The district hopes to sell the property and have the money go back into education.

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This is Boston. He is a 1 year male Boston Terrier cross who is currently available in foster care. He was very sick when he arrived, so sick, that he was unable to stay in the shelter. He is currently available for adoption, but available in foster care. He likes kids, but he does not get along with other cats or

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On Sunday, Septem-ber 22, motorcycle riders participated in Vanderhoof’s annual toy run in uncomfort-able weather.At eight degrees Celsius and raining, most riders don’t want to go out. But 45 dedicated motor-cyclists road through town in a collection for toys and cash for this years’ Santa’s Anonymous.The take was much less than last year but riders and San-ta’s Anonymous were thankful for the $415 in cash and 55 toys.The riders also ap-preciated the terri� c lunch at the Elks Hall which was prepared by the Kinettes.

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1st flight low gross - John Prestmo, 38

2nd flight low gross - Norm Avison, 43

1st flight low net - John Murphy, 34

2nd flight low net - Dick Holmes, 35.5

1st flight 2nd low gross - Pete DeVos, 42 CB

2nd flight 2nd low gross - Steve Silver, 45 CB

1st flight 2nd low net - Wayne Irish, 35.5

2nd flight 2nd low net - Mike Brise, 37

Long drive 1st flight - Paul Simoes

Long drive 2nd flight - Bill Thibeault

KP in 1 1st flight - Wayne Irish

KP in 2 1st flight - John Prestmo

KP in 2 2nd flight - Dean Scott

1st flight low gross - Ann Martens, 46

2nd flight low gross - Joyce Dickson, 50

1st flight low net - Carol Kluber, 39

2nd flight low net - Mildred Mountford, 33

1st flight second low gross - Kathy Murphy, 52

2nd flight second low gross - Linda Woodruff, 57

1st flight second low net - Ellen Randall, 41

2nd flight second low net - Lory Derksen, 39

2nd flight long drive - Linda Woodruff

1st flight KP in 2 - Carol Kluber

2nd flight KP in 2 - Joyce Shantz

1st flight KP in 4 - Ann Martens

2nd flight KP in 4 - Lory Derksen

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On July 24th the Vanderhoof Ladies Golf Club held their annual fun night in support of the St. John Hospital Ruby Ellen VanAndel Oncology Unit.

Sixty-two ladies enjoyed a nine hole scramble and were very generous in supporting raf� es and silent auc-tions that had been do-nated for the event. The total raised was $2,472.

$472 was donated to Jo Johns in support of her children’s medical needs. $2,000 plus $303 from the Men’s Club for a grand total of $2,303 was donated to the On-cology Unit.

Pictured above are (left to right) Rosalie Nichiporuk, Chona Dick from Oncology, Taya Silver and Ann Martens transferring the $2,303 cheque.

Vanderhoof Ladies Golf Club donates

Emma Floris, called the fastest girl in school according to coach Brian Nemethy, won the Most Astounding girl award for her 100 metre dash.

Alexander Nemethy won the Most As-tounding Senior Boy award.

Charlie Borek won the Bronze crest in the BC Athletics JD Crest Program.

Simon Nemethy won the Most As-tounding Junior Boy award along with the BC Athletics JD Gold Crest.

From left: Trackletes Emma Floris, Alexander Nemethy, Charlie Borek and Simon Nemethy pose with their accomplishments from the track and � eld season.

Good year for NVSS tack and � eld

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The � rst NVSS race of the season took place on Saturday on the NVSA track. The NVSS racers came out well ahead of the other teams in both the 4.3 and 6.4 kilometre races. The Necha-ko Valley Sporting Association racetrack supported dozens of athletes all running from the same starting line.

Senior boys 6.4km race:First -  Alexander Nemethy

-  Nechako Valley - VHSecond - Colten Illingworth  -

College Heights - PGThird - Isaac Goodrich – Col-

lege Heights – PGGirls 4.3km race:First -   Olivia Baptiste –

Quesnel Jr.Second - Julia Babicz – Col-

lege Heights – PGThird - Georgia Verduzco –

Nechako Valley – VHBoys 4.3 km race:First - Charlie Borek – Necha-

ko Valley – VH

Second - Jonathon Mueller – Nechako Valley – VH

Third - Simon Nemethy – WL McLeod – VH

In the team category:Girls:NVSS - FirstCollege Heights - SecondQuesnel Jr.  - ThirdCorrelieu - Fourth  Boys:NVSS - FirstDP Tod - SecondQuesnel Jr. - ThirdCorrelieu - Fourth

NVSS tops racetrack

season took place on Saturday on the NVSA track. The NVSS racers came out well ahead of the other teams in both the 4.3 and 6.4 kilometre races. The Necha-ko Valley Sporting Association racetrack supported dozens of athletes all running from the same starting line.

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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 - Resumes

in the fall

Making Jesus known

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

Sam ReddingOmineca Express

The NVSS Junior Varsity football team played College Heights Second-ary on Wednesday, September 18.

The Vikings had a strong lead go-ing into halftime with a score of 46 to

0. The last half saw a valiant push by CHSS but the Vikings won the game with a final score of 53 to 6.

“The balance went our way on a lot of things,” said Russ Jensen, coach. “We had some awesome clean blocks and we need to keep doing that.”

Vanderhoof near shutout against CHSS

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 (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) 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....

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.

***VhF hOsPiCe sOCieTY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? 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 Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. 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. More info call Debbie 567-7956

***The FOOd BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue.

***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 first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828.

***eNdAKO hALL sOCieTY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm.

***The YeLLOWheAd drAFT hOrse AssOCiATiON...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NeChAKO QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the third 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 at 10am 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 info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956.

***The FrAser LAKe CANCer suPPOrT GrOuP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763.

***NeChAKO VALLeY hisTOriCAL sOCieTY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office.

***VANderhOOF 899 Air CAdeT sQuAdrON...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:30-9:30pm at the NVSS Small Auditorium. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the NVSS Small Auditorium Wednesday 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 police station.

***sT. JOhN hOsPiTAL AuXiLiArY sOCieTY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further 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-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 advertising@ominecaexpress.com 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.

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NEW EVENTS....

4-h AWArds NiGhT...September 28 @ 7pm. 4-H awards night has been moved to Sinkutview Gym.

***Join us on September 28 for the BC ChiLdreN’s hOsPiTAL diNNer ANd AuCTiON FuNdrAisiNG Evening hosted by Vanderhoof Community for Kids. Enjoy silent and live auctions, raffles, draws and an amazing dinner. There will be a signed Canuck’s jersey in the live auction! All the proceeds go toward BC Children’s Hospital. In 2012 alone, over 50 children from Vanderhoof attended BC Children’s Hospital. BC Children’s Hospital is the only acute care facility in BC, and the doctors, nurses and specialists there treat the sickest and most injured children in all of BC. Tickets for the auction-dinner are $30 each - buy six tickets and reserve a table! Tickets are available at Wallace Studios. If you have a new item you’d like to donate to the auction, please give us a call 250-570-8560 or email vanderhoofcfk@gmail.com.

***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 Sheila 570-2467

vanderhoofstrokerecovery@gmail.com***

VANderhOOF 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 vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com

***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

Nechako Notes

The 26th annual toy run held in Vanderhoof every year raising money and gifts for Santa’s Anonymous.

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FACILITATOR -STRONGSTART CENTER

Parents/Caregivers and Children (Ages 0-5)24.25 hours per week

The StrongStart Center is a program at Mouse Mountain School for the school year September 2013 to June 2014.Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-based environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numerary, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The facilitator will: establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement. ensure that the activities available for the children reflect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; plan and prepare participant-oriented activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.Qualifications: A certificate, preferably a diploma in Early Childhood Education; Training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; Training and/or experience working with parents/adults in a facilitative role; Personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; Training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addition, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, A clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.Start date: To be DeterminedApplication Closing Date: September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pmPlease mail, fax or email resumes to: Student Support Services School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.ca

VANDERHOOF SPECIALTY WOOD PRODUCTS

Available immediately, full time or part time employment at our Platinum Pellet Plant or our Finger Joint Plant. Shift work will be required. Safety and Production training is provided to all entry level positions. Starting wage is $15.00/ hour and a Group Medical Plan is offered.To apply please fax or email resume to: Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products

Fax: (250) 567-5305Email: vswpmill@gmail.com

Experienced, Reliable,

Line Cooks Wanted• $20.00 per hour, full time permanent• Extended Medical/Dental Plan• Housing Available, work for family

and spouse availableLocated in Northern British ColumbiaEmail resume to:jdhyslop@hotmail.comPhone: 250-636-2244Fax: 250-636-9160Ask for Jim or Moira

Selkin Logging LtdIs currently looking for full time Equipment operators,

Heavy Duty Mechanic, Road Builder, Feller Buncher Operator and Owner/Operator Logging trucks to work in

the Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake areas. ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS TO APPLY.Benefit package and registered pension plan available.

To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545email: selkin1@bcgroup.net

Help Wanted Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL

44’X40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

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

Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

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

www.rtccontainer.com

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

STEEL BUILDING Sizzling Summer Savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Help Wanted

Announcements

Coming EventsGROW MARIJUANA com-mercially. Canadian Commer-cial Production Licensing Con-vention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.comTickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

InformationNECHAKO RESERVOIR

UPDATE 18 September 2013

Reservoir Elevation: 851.91 m (2794.99ft)SLS Discharge: 31.80 m3/s

Flow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof is currently 60 m3/s, this is approximately equal to the long term average for this time of year (1981-2013).

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

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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 1-866-399-3853TRAIN TO be an apart-ment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.Certifi ed Welder required for established maintenance/re-pair shop in Vanderhoof. Able to work independently, service truck exp. Competitive wages, benefi ts pkg after 3 mos. Fax resume to 250-567-2382 or email to: vmwltd@telus.net

Food Counter AttendantFull-Time, Shift Work,

Weekend, Early Morning,Overnight, Evening

$10.25 per hr + benefitsHEALTH BENEFITS

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMINCENTIVE PROGRAMS

PAID TRAININGFREE UNIFORMS

Apply in person a 180 First St. E, Vanderhoof BC or fax

your resume to: 250-567-9180.

Riverbed Enterprises Ltd.

DNT Contracting - Logging Truck Driver and Experienced Buncher operator Vanderhoof, Fort St. James Area Contact Dave or Clint 250-567-0695 or 250-570-1605

• GENERAL HELPERS• CAMP ATTENDANTS

• JANITORS

North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home.

Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering compa-ny in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts After 3 mos.

Interested applicants are invited to forward

resumes to: North Country Catering, Human

Resources e-mail: hr@northcountrycatering.com

fax: 1-(780)-485-1550

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

HILLVIEW Motel. Room Atten-dant wanted. $12-$14/hr, 40 hrs/wk, F/T, 1533 Hwy 16E, hillviewhotel.bc@gmail.com

Labourers

LABOURERSHouston, BC

DH Manufacturing in Hous-ton BC is looking for labour-ers. Must be reliable, physi-cally fi t and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefi t pack-age after 3 months employ-ment.

Emaildhmnfg@gmail.com

Medical/DentalCERTIFIED DENTAL AS-SISTANT required for full time position in Smithers, B.C. Salary commensurate with ex-perience. New grads start at $19/hr. 250-847-9898, 250-847-4934, bpipars@telus.net

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Home Improvements

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

AUCTION SALE

JACQUES SEGUIN & FRANK and

AGATHA THIESSENVanderhoof, BC

Saturday, October 5, 2013

For photos and full listing go to

www.allwestauctions.com

For more information call Henry at

250-567-4842

AUCTION - Houseboats, Boats, PWC, Trucks, Trailers and more. September 21st, Kelowna www.westernstarauctions.com

Misc. WantedGenuine Coin Collector BuyerCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

ADVERTISING

PELLET STOVES

ADVERTISING

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

Plumbing & HeatingRural Water & Sewer Systems

Water Treatment & Filtration Systems

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

“Your Water Professional”250-567-5888

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: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

vertiserReaching Every DoorADSTUART

NECHAKO

PLUMBINGEXCAVATINGCENTRAL 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 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: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

PELLET STOVE SERVICESGET YOUR PELLET STOVE

SERVICED NOW

FOR WINTER AND BEAT THE RUSH

. Parts & Service on all makes and models

. Installs. WETT CERTIFIED

Jim Ford250-567-2167

Cell: 250-567-8634

FOR SALEUpdated 3 bedroom home on the river, new roof, newer windows & deck, updated kitchen, full mostly fi nished basement with extra bed-room & bath - $239,000. Ph 250-567-0639.

Real Estate

Houses For SaleCJ’s Trailer Park 12’ x 60’ New Wood & Electric Heat. Ap-pointment 567-8795

Lots

Burns Lake LakeshoreProperty for sale

Pioneer Way• 1.37 Acres; 200 ft of

lakeshore x 577 ft.• The last lakeshore property in Burns Lake with city water

and sewerage.• Build your own home to your

own specifi cation.• Beautiful views of Lake

and hills.• Could be subdivided into 2 or

3 good sized plots.

$235,000Any reasonable offer

considered.(250) 692-0253

evenings and weekends

Rentals

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

We’re on the net at www.bcclassifi ed.com

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

ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

Secure quiet apartments

VACANCY

250-567-4208

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 bdrm apt. for rent avail Oct. 1, 2013. damage deposit re-quired, must have valid refer-ences, no pets, no smoking, laundry facilities on site. Within walking distance to town $475 per month plus utilities 250-570-9591

RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTSQuiet, 1 bdrm units

Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting

Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking

Includes fridge & stove Starting at $475/mth. (250)570-9161 or (250)567-3336

Houses For Sale

Rentals

Homes for RentHouse for Rent in town,2

bdrm, washer/dryer no pets, references required $800 plus

utilities 567-5443

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

Houses For Sale

FOR THE AFTERNOONCUP...

A14 www.ominecaexpress.com Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Omineca Express

VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

ADVERTISING

PELLET STOVES

ADVERTISING

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

Plumbing & HeatingRural Water & Sewer Systems

Water Treatment & Filtration Systems

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

“Your Water Professional”250-567-5888

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: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

vertiserReaching Every DoorADSTUART

NECHAKO

PLUMBINGEXCAVATINGCENTRAL 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 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: advertising@ominecaexpress.com

PELLET STOVE SERVICESGET YOUR PELLET STOVE

SERVICED NOW

FOR WINTER AND BEAT THE RUSH

. Parts & Service on all makes and models

. Installs. WETT CERTIFIED

Jim Ford250-567-2167

Cell: 250-567-8634

FOR SALEUpdated 3 bedroom home on the river, new roof, newer windows & deck, updated kitchen, full mostly fi nished basement with extra bed-room & bath - $239,000. Ph 250-567-0639.

Real Estate

Houses For SaleCJ’s Trailer Park 12’ x 60’ New Wood & Electric Heat. Ap-pointment 567-8795

Lots

Burns Lake LakeshoreProperty for sale

Pioneer Way• 1.37 Acres; 200 ft of

lakeshore x 577 ft.• The last lakeshore property in Burns Lake with city water

and sewerage.• Build your own home to your

own specifi cation.• Beautiful views of Lake

and hills.• Could be subdivided into 2 or

3 good sized plots.

$235,000Any reasonable offer

considered.(250) 692-0253

evenings and weekends

Rentals

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

We’re on the net at www.bcclassifi ed.com

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

ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

Secure quiet apartments

VACANCY

250-567-4208

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 bdrm apt. for rent avail Oct. 1, 2013. damage deposit re-quired, must have valid refer-ences, no pets, no smoking, laundry facilities on site. Within walking distance to town $475 per month plus utilities 250-570-9591

RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTSQuiet, 1 bdrm units

Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting

Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking

Includes fridge & stove Starting at $475/mth. (250)570-9161 or (250)567-3336

Houses For Sale

Rentals

Homes for RentHouse for Rent in town,2

bdrm, washer/dryer no pets, references required $800 plus

utilities 567-5443

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

Houses For Sale

FOR THE AFTERNOONCUP...

Omineca Express Wednesday, September 25, 2013 www.ominecaexpress.com A13

FACILITATOR -STRONGSTART CENTER

Parents/Caregivers and Children (Ages 0-5)24.25 hours per week

The StrongStart Center is a program at Mouse Mountain School for the school year September 2013 to June 2014.Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-based environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numerary, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The facilitator will: establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement. ensure that the activities available for the children reflect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; plan and prepare participant-oriented activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.Qualifications: A certificate, preferably a diploma in Early Childhood Education; Training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; Training and/or experience working with parents/adults in a facilitative role; Personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; Training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addition, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, A clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.Start date: To be DeterminedApplication Closing Date: September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pmPlease mail, fax or email resumes to: Student Support Services School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.ca

VANDERHOOF SPECIALTY WOOD PRODUCTS

Available immediately, full time or part time employment at our Platinum Pellet Plant or our Finger Joint Plant. Shift work will be required. Safety and Production training is provided to all entry level positions. Starting wage is $15.00/ hour and a Group Medical Plan is offered.To apply please fax or email resume to: Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products

Fax: (250) 567-5305Email: vswpmill@gmail.com

Experienced, Reliable,

Line Cooks Wanted• $20.00 per hour, full time permanent• Extended Medical/Dental Plan• Housing Available, work for family

and spouse availableLocated in Northern British ColumbiaEmail resume to:jdhyslop@hotmail.comPhone: 250-636-2244Fax: 250-636-9160Ask for Jim or Moira

Selkin Logging LtdIs currently looking for full time Equipment operators,

Heavy Duty Mechanic, Road Builder, Feller Buncher Operator and Owner/Operator Logging trucks to work in

the Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake areas. ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS TO APPLY.Benefit package and registered pension plan available.

To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545email: selkin1@bcgroup.net

Help Wanted Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL

44’X40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

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

Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

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

www.rtccontainer.com

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

STEEL BUILDING Sizzling Summer Savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Help Wanted

Announcements

Coming EventsGROW MARIJUANA com-mercially. Canadian Commer-cial Production Licensing Con-vention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.comTickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

InformationNECHAKO RESERVOIR

UPDATE 18 September 2013

Reservoir Elevation: 851.91 m (2794.99ft)SLS Discharge: 31.80 m3/s

Flow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof is currently 60 m3/s, this is approximately equal to the long term average for this time of year (1981-2013).

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

Travel

TimeshareCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort-gage and maintenance Pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment

Business Opportunities

ALL CASH drink/snack vend-ing business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1-888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

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 1-866-399-3853TRAIN TO be an apart-ment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.Certifi ed Welder required for established maintenance/re-pair shop in Vanderhoof. Able to work independently, service truck exp. Competitive wages, benefi ts pkg after 3 mos. Fax resume to 250-567-2382 or email to: vmwltd@telus.net

Food Counter AttendantFull-Time, Shift Work,

Weekend, Early Morning,Overnight, Evening

$10.25 per hr + benefitsHEALTH BENEFITS

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMINCENTIVE PROGRAMS

PAID TRAININGFREE UNIFORMS

Apply in person a 180 First St. E, Vanderhoof BC or fax

your resume to: 250-567-9180.

Riverbed Enterprises Ltd.

DNT Contracting - Logging Truck Driver and Experienced Buncher operator Vanderhoof, Fort St. James Area Contact Dave or Clint 250-567-0695 or 250-570-1605

• GENERAL HELPERS• CAMP ATTENDANTS

• JANITORS

North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home.

Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering compa-ny in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts After 3 mos.

Interested applicants are invited to forward

resumes to: North Country Catering, Human

Resources e-mail: hr@northcountrycatering.com

fax: 1-(780)-485-1550

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

HILLVIEW Motel. Room Atten-dant wanted. $12-$14/hr, 40 hrs/wk, F/T, 1533 Hwy 16E, hillviewhotel.bc@gmail.com

Labourers

LABOURERSHouston, BC

DH Manufacturing in Hous-ton BC is looking for labour-ers. Must be reliable, physi-cally fi t and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefi t pack-age after 3 months employ-ment.

Emaildhmnfg@gmail.com

Medical/DentalCERTIFIED DENTAL AS-SISTANT required for full time position in Smithers, B.C. Salary commensurate with ex-perience. New grads start at $19/hr. 250-847-9898, 250-847-4934, bpipars@telus.net

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFPERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS

The Council of the District of Vanderhoof intends to adopt District of Vanderhoof Tax ExemptionBylaw No. 1130, 2013 at the Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.The following lands and improvements are exempt from taxation for the calendar year 2014 - Estimated Estimated Estimated 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tax Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption Exemption(a) the improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 6 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Exhibition, recorded asFolio 3590.020 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP45233, Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, exc Bay A (Folio 3590.023), approximately 40 acres. $8,652 $8,825 $9,002 $9,182

(b) the improvements, leased to and occupied by the Vanderhoof Flying Club,recorded as Folio 3590.010 and legally described as Section 21, Township 11,Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District; portion of Airport, approximately .34 acres. $1,085 $1,106 $1,128 $1,151

(c) the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 8and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authorityas Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Sporting Association, recordedas Folio 4310.010 and legally described as Block A, Part S/W 1/4, Section 13, Township12, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, Club House and Shooting range, approximately 58.1 acres. $1,534 $1,565 $1,596 $1,628 (d) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Curling Club, recorded as Folio 490.810 and legally described as Lot B, Plan 7339, Section 9, Township11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $4,458 $4,548 $4,638 $4,731

(e) the land and improvements owned by the District of Vanderhoof and occupied by the Vanderhoof & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the District of Vanderhoof recorded as Folio 505.600 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP41898, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $5,291 $5,396 $5,504 $5,614

(f) the land and improvements owned by the Manse Board of the Presbyterian Church, documented as Folio 274.015 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 7530, Section 9,Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $1,260 $1,286 $1,311 $1,338

(g) the land and improvements owned by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, documented as Folio 275.000 and legally described as Lots 1 - 3, Block A, Plan 1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $629 $641 $654 $667

(h) the land and improvements owned by Rodney L. Emel (Trustee), Robert AMatthews (Trustee) and Gary R. Goodwin (Trustee), documented as Folio 482.010and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43814, Section 4, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $367 $374 $381 $389

(i) the land and improvements owned by the Gospel Chapel, documented as Folio 490.663 and legally described as Parcel A, Plan 7586, Section 9, Township 11,Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP12827. $1,401 $1,429 $1,457 $1,487

(j) the land and improvements owned by the Anglican Synod Diocese Caledonia,documented as Folio 361.505 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43498,Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $566 $577 $588 $600

(k) the land and improvements owned by the Trustees of Congregation of VanderhoofLutheran Church, documented as Folio 301.501 and legally described as Lots 18 -19,Block 2, Plan 1325, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $220 $225 $229 $233

(l) the land and improvements owned by the B C Conference of the Mennonite BrethrenChurches, documented as Folio 512.030 and legally described as Lot A, Plan 11460, Section 3, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $594 $606 $618 $630

(m) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Trustees of the Congregation of the Vanderhoof Mennonite Church documented as Folio 600.300 and legally described as Lot C, Plan 7033, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $432 $441 $450 $459

(n) the land and improvements owned by the B C Corp 7th Day Adventist Church,documented as Folio 600.140 and legally described as Lot 5, Plan 7114, Section 32, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $830 $846 $863 $880

(o) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority asClass 6 and Class 8 but excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C.Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Northside Mennonite Church, documented as Folio 3731.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP14307, Section17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $207 $168 $172 $175

(p) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship,documented as Folio 3589.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP 13185,Section 16, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,880 $2,937 $2,996 $3,056

(q) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 8owned by the United Pentecostal Church of BC, documented as Folio 600.780 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 9397, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $682 $696 $709 $723

(r) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., documented as Folio 492.050 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 11376, Section 09, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5Land District $2,348 $2,395 $2,443 $2,491

(s) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 owned by Nechako Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3705.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 10291, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $1,424 $1,452 $1,481 $1,511

(t) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.035 and legally described as Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,329 $2,375 $2,423 $2,471

(u) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.040 and legally described as Lot 8,Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $6,682 $6,816 $6,952 $7,091 (v) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1,owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4303.000 and legallydescribed as Part SW1/4, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 LandDistrict, except Plan 3274 and EXC Pl 8097, 10306 and 11237 $486 $496 $505 $515

(w) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4304.000 and legally described as Lots 1 to 3,Plan 3274, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $76 $78 $79 $81

Joseph D. Ukryn, CGADirector of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFIncorporated 1926

Geographical Centre of BC

NOTICE OF TAX SALESEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The following described properties shall be afforded for sale by public auction at 10:00 am, September 30, 2013 at the Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC unless the outstanding delinquent taxes are sooner paid.

FOLIO ADDRESS LEGAL1.000 Chilco Avenue Part NE1/4, Sec 4, Twp 11 1.001 1878 Chilco Avenue Lot 1, Plan PRP110581.002 1910 Chilco Avenue Lot 2, Plan PRP1105815.000 302 1st Street West Lots 16-19, Block 2, Plan PRP113516.000 307 2nd Street West Lot A, Plan PRP1248749.918 184 2nd Street East Lot B, Plan BCP21751168.000 284 4th Street West Lots 1&2, Block 18, Plan PRP1135168.005 290 4th Street West Lot 3, Block 18, Plan PRP1135168.010 284 4th Street West Lot 4, Block 18, Plan PRP1135220.150 2370 Silversmith Avenue Lot B, Plan PRP41478352.000 2444 Burrard Avenue Lot 3, Block 3, Plan PRP1375380.000 2796 Burrard Avenue Lot 1, Block 7, Plan PRP1375434.000 369 Stewart St. West Lot 9, Block 9, Plan PRP3095449.000 334 Victoria Street East Lots 6-7, Block D, Plan PR P3216481.016 1-297 Silvermill Road Manufactured Home #33644493.605 338 5th Street West Lot B, Plan PRP7167511.860 1898 Cruise Drive Lot 17, Plan PRP115233584.037 250 Seyforth Drive Lot A, Plan BCP416084019.000 1722 Loop Road Lot 14, Plan PRP5548

All of the above properties are located in Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District.

Notice: Property purchased at Tax Sale is subject to Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property. Contact the District Office for additional information.

Joseph D. Ukryn, CGADirector of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFPERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS

The Council of the District of Vanderhoof intends to adopt District of Vanderhoof Tax ExemptionBylaw No. 1130, 2013 at the Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.The following lands and improvements are exempt from taxation for the calendar year 2014 - Estimated Estimated Estimated 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tax Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption Exemption(a) the improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 6 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Exhibition, recorded asFolio 3590.020 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP45233, Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, exc Bay A (Folio 3590.023), approximately 40 acres. $8,652 $8,825 $9,002 $9,182

(b) the improvements, leased to and occupied by the Vanderhoof Flying Club,recorded as Folio 3590.010 and legally described as Section 21, Township 11,Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District; portion of Airport, approximately .34 acres. $1,085 $1,106 $1,128 $1,151

(c) the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 8and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authorityas Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Sporting Association, recordedas Folio 4310.010 and legally described as Block A, Part S/W 1/4, Section 13, Township12, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, Club House and Shooting range, approximately 58.1 acres. $1,534 $1,565 $1,596 $1,628 (d) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Curling Club, recorded as Folio 490.810 and legally described as Lot B, Plan 7339, Section 9, Township11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $4,458 $4,548 $4,638 $4,731

(e) the land and improvements owned by the District of Vanderhoof and occupied by the Vanderhoof & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the District of Vanderhoof recorded as Folio 505.600 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP41898, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $5,291 $5,396 $5,504 $5,614

(f) the land and improvements owned by the Manse Board of the Presbyterian Church, documented as Folio 274.015 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 7530, Section 9,Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $1,260 $1,286 $1,311 $1,338

(g) the land and improvements owned by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, documented as Folio 275.000 and legally described as Lots 1 - 3, Block A, Plan 1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $629 $641 $654 $667

(h) the land and improvements owned by Rodney L. Emel (Trustee), Robert AMatthews (Trustee) and Gary R. Goodwin (Trustee), documented as Folio 482.010and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43814, Section 4, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $367 $374 $381 $389

(i) the land and improvements owned by the Gospel Chapel, documented as Folio 490.663 and legally described as Parcel A, Plan 7586, Section 9, Township 11,Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP12827. $1,401 $1,429 $1,457 $1,487

(j) the land and improvements owned by the Anglican Synod Diocese Caledonia,documented as Folio 361.505 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43498,Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $566 $577 $588 $600

(k) the land and improvements owned by the Trustees of Congregation of VanderhoofLutheran Church, documented as Folio 301.501 and legally described as Lots 18 -19,Block 2, Plan 1325, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $220 $225 $229 $233

(l) the land and improvements owned by the B C Conference of the Mennonite BrethrenChurches, documented as Folio 512.030 and legally described as Lot A, Plan 11460, Section 3, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $594 $606 $618 $630

(m) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Trustees of the Congregation of the Vanderhoof Mennonite Church documented as Folio 600.300 and legally described as Lot C, Plan 7033, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $432 $441 $450 $459

(n) the land and improvements owned by the B C Corp 7th Day Adventist Church,documented as Folio 600.140 and legally described as Lot 5, Plan 7114, Section 32, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $830 $846 $863 $880

(o) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority asClass 6 and Class 8 but excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C.Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Northside Mennonite Church, documented as Folio 3731.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP14307, Section17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $207 $168 $172 $175

(p) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship,documented as Folio 3589.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP 13185,Section 16, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,880 $2,937 $2,996 $3,056

(q) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 8owned by the United Pentecostal Church of BC, documented as Folio 600.780 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 9397, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $682 $696 $709 $723

(r) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., documented as Folio 492.050 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 11376, Section 09, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5Land District $2,348 $2,395 $2,443 $2,491

(s) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 owned by Nechako Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3705.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 10291, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $1,424 $1,452 $1,481 $1,511

(t) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.035 and legally described as Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,329 $2,375 $2,423 $2,471

(u) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.040 and legally described as Lot 8,Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $6,682 $6,816 $6,952 $7,091 (v) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1,owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4303.000 and legallydescribed as Part SW1/4, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 LandDistrict, except Plan 3274 and EXC Pl 8097, 10306 and 11237 $486 $496 $505 $515

(w) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4304.000 and legally described as Lots 1 to 3,Plan 3274, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $76 $78 $79 $81

Joseph D. Ukryn, CGADirector of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFIncorporated 1926

Geographical Centre of BC

NOTICE OF TAX SALESEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The following described properties shall be afforded for sale by public auction at 10:00 am, September 30, 2013 at the Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC unless the outstanding delinquent taxes are sooner paid.

FOLIO ADDRESS LEGAL1.000 Chilco Avenue Part NE1/4, Sec 4, Twp 11 1.001 1878 Chilco Avenue Lot 1, Plan PRP110581.002 1910 Chilco Avenue Lot 2, Plan PRP1105815.000 302 1st Street West Lots 16-19, Block 2, Plan PRP113516.000 307 2nd Street West Lot A, Plan PRP1248749.918 184 2nd Street East Lot B, Plan BCP21751168.000 284 4th Street West Lots 1&2, Block 18, Plan PRP1135168.005 290 4th Street West Lot 3, Block 18, Plan PRP1135168.010 284 4th Street West Lot 4, Block 18, Plan PRP1135220.150 2370 Silversmith Avenue Lot B, Plan PRP41478352.000 2444 Burrard Avenue Lot 3, Block 3, Plan PRP1375380.000 2796 Burrard Avenue Lot 1, Block 7, Plan PRP1375434.000 369 Stewart St. West Lot 9, Block 9, Plan PRP3095449.000 334 Victoria Street East Lots 6-7, Block D, Plan PR P3216481.016 1-297 Silvermill Road Manufactured Home #33644493.605 338 5th Street West Lot B, Plan PRP7167511.860 1898 Cruise Drive Lot 17, Plan PRP115233584.037 250 Seyforth Drive Lot A, Plan BCP416084019.000 1722 Loop Road Lot 14, Plan PRP5548

All of the above properties are located in Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District.

Notice: Property purchased at Tax Sale is subject to Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property. Contact the District Office for additional information.

Joseph D. Ukryn, CGADirector of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFIncorporated 1926

Geographical Centre of BC

NOTICE OF TAX SALESEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The following described properties shall be afforded for sale by public auction at 10:00 am, September 30, 2013 at the Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC unless the outstanding delinquent taxes are sooner paid.

FOLIO ADDRESS LEGAL1.000 Chilco Avenue Part NE1/4, Sec 4, Twp 11 1.001 1878 Chilco Avenue Lot 1, Plan PRP110581.002 1910 Chilco Avenue Lot 2, Plan PRP1105815.000 302 1st Street West Lots 16-19, Block 2, Plan PRP113516.000 307 2nd Street West Lot A, Plan PRP12487168.000 284 4th Street West Lots 1&2, Block 18, Plan PRP1135168.005 290 4th Street West Lot 3, Block 18, Plan PRP1135168.010 284 4th Street West Lot 4, Block 18, Plan PRP1135220.150 2370 Silversmith Avenue Lot B, Plan PRP41478449.000 334 Victoria Street East Lots 6-7, Block D, Plan PR P3216481.016 1-297 Silvermill Road Manufactured Home #33644493.605 338 5th Street West Lot B, Plan PRP7167511.860 1898 Cruise Drive Lot 17, Plan PRP115233584.037 250 Seyforth Drive Lot A, Plan BCP416084019.000 1722 Loop Road Lot 14, Plan PRP5548

All of the above properties are located in Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District.

Notice: Property purchased at Tax Sale is subject to Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property. Contact the District Office for additional information.

Joseph D. Ukryn, CGADirector of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

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David Freeze was a body builder and a man with an ac-tive lifestyle before his accident. Freeze is now a quadriple-gic but he is positive and still active in the community.

He wants his story to inspire people, he wants people to look at how bad he has it and yet how upbeat he stays and how grateful he is to be alive.

David was born on December 29, 1960 in St. John, New Brunswick. The middle child of three step siblings and two full sisters, his childhood was not an easy one.

David’s father was a barber and his mother was a home-maker. Living in the country with no running water, David had to lug � ve gallon pails of water several times a day from his Aunt’s house. Six children and two parents all shared the three bedroom house.

“It was crowded,” said David Freeze. David lives in the Nechako Manor now by St. Johns Hospital. Pictures crowd the walls of his room, older ones of the shirtless, muscled bodybuilder he once was and new ones of him surrounded by friends and family, in his wheelchair.

The wheelchair is of a special design. David retains the use of his head and shoulders so he manipulates a sensor with his chin that can move the chair any way that he needs.

David moved into the city when he was 12. He grew up in a rough part of town frequented by roaming gangs, violence and gunshots were a part of everyday existence.

“If you went outside at night, you would see gangs walk-ing around with baseball bats,” said Freeze. “Gangs used to meet and have street � ghts. People would get injured…”

Dave’s mom died at the age of 32 from lung cancer. She smoked a lot and when she died, David was only 14 years old. This left the kids on their own.

“Our dad took the death of our mom really hard and with-drew from the family,” said Freeze. We didn’t see him too much after that and had to take care of ourselves. I had to learn to � ght to survive.”

Dave often was in trouble when at school. He never start-ed the � ghts but he was constantly picked on until he got tough enough to defend himself. There were a couple of bul-lies in the neighbourhood who would force Freeze to choose which side of the face he wanted beaten.

He also got into trouble with the cops and outran them in stolen cars until the day he was caught and sent to a reform school. At the reform school, Freeze had to act tough when inside he was terri� ed.

Freeze was physically abused by guards for the simple act of sneaking dessert. The cook there found amusement in

throwing cleavers at the boys just to see how close he could get.

“This was the longest six months of my life,” said Freeze. “But I got tough, mean and bitter.”

After Freeze � nally got out of the home he got heavy into body building and working out.

Fast-forward several years to when Freeze is 39. He moved to Kelowna, following his younger sister, and was a supervisor at a car wash, a house mover and eventually worked as a logger.

He came to Vanderhoof in 1999 and worked at Vander-hoof Specialty Wood Products on the line.

“Life was pretty quiet. I liked Vanderhoof and being near my sister and her family.”

Then in 2002, Freeze was in a terrible vehicle accident.He had convinced his older sister Beth to move to Van-

derhoof with her boy so they could get a place together. Beth arrived in Vanderhoof to � nd out that her brother was in criti-cal condition.

Freeze had helped a friend move into a house on Black-water Road. On his way back up the road he was in a hurry and passed his friend then started speeding up.

“I was probably going about 80 km/h on the dirt road and hit a dip where the ground had settled over a culvert. The truck bounced, slid sideways, � ipped and landed back on its wheels with the roof caved in. I was wearing a seat belt but the caved in roof broke my neck.

“I was conscious but noticed that my chin was laying on my chest. I could hardly breathe and could only see that both

doors were wide open and all the dust was � ltering through the sun. It was deathly quiet. I had no pain but knew I was in big trouble.

“It was a short time later that my friend caught up with me. She came to the car in a panic and I asked her to hold my head up because I couldn’t breathe. That is when I passed out and have no further memories until I woke up in the hos-pital in Vancouver.

“My new life began as a quadriplegic.”In Vancouver, Freeze was out� tted with a ‘halo’, a metal

brace to keep his head stationary, and was forced to remain completely immobile.

All he could do was blink yes or no, he was fully aware of where he was and why he was there. A full memory of an accident like that is rare according to doctors, but Freeze was scared and that was before the pain began.

His sister, Karen, lived in Vanderhoof and tried to get to Vancouver to visit him as often as she could while still rais-ing her children. Freeze had to eat through tubes and hallu-cinated a lot from the drugs.

Freeze said that this was one of his blackest moments, the pain and the hallucinations brought on dark thoughts and a dark mindset. He remained on pain medication for six to eight years until he decided to take himself off. He still bat-tles the pain and the hurdles resulting from this experience.

Dave didn’t like relying on so many people to do every-thing he used to be able to do, especially walking. So he set goals for himself during his 15 months of intense physio-therapy, goals like being able to control his own chair and get around by himself.

He spent at least a year being very angry, but under the tutelage of friend Claire Nielsen, Freeze learned to be grate-ful for what he has.

Nielsen met Freeze when she was visiting the manor and found him at the door, greeting everyone who came in just so he could have as much human interaction as possible.

She worked with Freeze to improve his quality of life in-side his mind and out. She taught him how to not be angry, but grateful.

Now Freeze wants to make sure that people, especially teenagers, take more caution when they’re driving. He invites anyone who hears his story to come visit him if they’re curious or want to know how to get through great tragedy.

“I have learned that life does go on and that no matter what quality of life you have, it is up to you to make the best of it. I have no more anger or bitterness about my situation because I eventually got tired of feeling sorry for myself and knew that things could have always been worse.”

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David’s story

Claire Nielsen with David.