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Torrin Lytle, NVSS graduate, speaks to his fellow graduates on the trails and tribulations he experienced during his high school career.

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This is where his interest in Frank Swannell, a surveyor out of Victoria, surfaced and introduced the life of Andrews through his research of Swannell – whom received the government contract to survey the Nechako Valley in 1908.

As a Lieutenant Colonel for the Canadian Army during World War 2, Andrews acquired a vision to improve air cameras and creatively developed depth soundings of Normandy beaches

by wave movements that would be recognized in air photos.

Andrews was awarded an The life of a legendary genM.B.E. (Member of the Order eral surveyor living on through of the British Empire) in recogthe written word of Jay Shernition of his successes. wood in, Furrow’s in the Sky. After serving his duty, AnA rural school teacher, a fordrews served as chief air survey ester, a soldier and a surveyor, engineer for BC until 1950 and Gerry Andrews, born in Winas BC’s surveyor general and nipeg in 1903, pioneered a cadirector of mapping and provinreer through his vision of aerial cial boundaries commissioner photography for mapping and from 1951 to 1968. forestry reconnaissance in BC Apart from his accomplished – the longest position resume, Andrews held as a surveyor. was a historian and Andrews took surauthored more than veying to the air in 50 publications.

1931, as it was an acMount Gerry Ancurate observation of drews, located in the the surroundings they Flathead region, east were required to surof Howell Creek in vey and couldn’t gain the Kootenay Land access to by land.

District, will serve During the June as a permanent 11 book launch at the monument honourVanderhoof Public Liing the visionary brary, Jay Sherwood surveyor. showcased his fifth A reminder of the book chronicling the work Andrews aclife of Andrews and complished during his accomplishments his career that began to those interested in in 1930. the vast history he pioSherwood exneered over the course pressed the life of of his lifetime of 102 Andrews with a years – he passed away common interest December 2005. for surveying which Sherwood, once a emanates through surveyor and president Sherwood’s work. of the Nechako Valley Sherwood takes Historical Society and Furrow’s in the Sky now a retired teacher around Northern BC living in Vancouver, this June educating has dedicated his time British Columbians researching and chronon a piece of history icling the lives of many Jay Sherwood spoke from the pages of his fifth that has been serving accomplished British book, Furrow’s in the Sky during his book launch northern BC since Columbian surveyors. the early 1900s. at the Vanderhoof public library on June 11.

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What Did I Learn This Week at the Harvard Medical School?

Submitted W. Gifford-Jones M.D. What’s the most beautiful sight in the world? Some say it’s India’s Taj Mahal. To me it’s what greeted me years ago, the night I arrived in Boston. It was the glistening white marble buildings of The Harvard Medical School on a moonlight night.

This past week its grandeur impressed me again when I attended a reunion.

But soon my classmates and I were distressed by what has happened over the years to its idea of medical care, too much cold technology, too little common sense and too little “care”.

It’s appalling that the U.S. consumes 40 percent of all the drugs produced in the world today. Yet it ranks fortysecond in life expectancy!

North Americans have become conditioned by the billions spent by pharmaceutical companies into believing there is a prescription pill for every common ache and disease.

In effect, the public is being sold sickness night after night on TV screens with disastrous results.

How sick are North Americans?

Studies show that the average person over the age of 55 is taking eight or more prescription drugs at any one time. And that much of this medication is either questionable or harmful.

For instance, 70 percent of patients with chronic headaches are actually suffering from drug induced ones.

Non-steroidal drugs, such as Aspirin and ibuprofen, used for arthritis, can cause joint destruction by inhibiting the formation of cartilage, resulting in over 16,000 deaths from intestinal bleeding and over 100,000 hospital admissions for side-effects every year.

My classmates and I deplored the lack of preventive medicine for many chromic diseases, such as osteoporosis, how important it is to avoid fractures as we age.

But instead, doctors quickly order prescription drugs before they discuss lifestyle changes and safer natural remedies. Another question, unrecognized, is who is deciding whether we are, or are not, normal?

After all, as we age all of our organs become rusty.

But how much rust do you need before it’s classified a problem?

Machines that diagnose bone density or drugs that treat thinning bones have established guidelines that result in more drugs being sold.

North American medicine has become procedure-driven, impersonal, and big business since I first entered the portals of The Harvard Medical School.

One of my colleagues, an expert on osteoporosis, deplored that today’s doctors are mislead by pharmaceutical companies. For example one company claimed their product decreased hip fractures by 50 percent. It’s an impressive figure, but is true?

In its study, two out of 100 women in the pla-

cebo group developed a fracture and only one woman being treated developed one. That’s a 50 percent improvement but, looking at it another way, 98 women out of 100 in the treated group would have done just as well on a dummy pill!

Today millions of patients, mostly women, are taking bisphosphonates drugs.

But this medication can have significant side-effects. Some patients suffer from diarrhea, heartburn, bloating, joint pain, headaches and allergic reactions.

In rare cases degeneration of the jaw bone occurs particularly in cancer patients.

My classmate argued it makes more sense to first use a combination

of lifestyle changes and safe natural remedies.

We know that smoking, excessive alcohol and caffeine increase the risk of osteoporosis. So do soft drinks containing phosphoric acid. When phosphate levels in the blood are high and calcium levels low, calcium is removed from bone.

Soft drinks loaded with sugar also remove calcium from bone.

Many cases of osteoporosis can be treated by lifestyle changes along with calcium supplements, vitamin D and vitamin K2.

It is now known that virtually every cell in the body has receptors for vitamin D and that this vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium from the bowel.

Vitamin K2 then directs

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calcium into bone rather than into coronary arteries. See the web site www.docgiff.com for more information on this vitamin.

Some of my colleagues, but not all, deplored the widespread

use of cholesterollowering drugs, how guidelines for their use had become broader and broader resulting in more profit for corporations, without stressing their potential hazards.

The practice of

medicine has changed drastically since I left Harvard.

But one thing hasn’t, the awe-inspiring white marble buildings that still encompass an ideal.

Mining equipment, such as this haul truck, is now being assembled on site at Mount Milligan.

Community update scheduled As Mount Milligan continues to move towards production, with 95 per cent of project engineering now complete, the local team has announced dates for a round of community information meetings.

These drop-in sessions will take place between 4 – 8 pm in Vanderhoof, June 25; Fort St James, June 26; Mackenzie June 27; and Prince George June 28. No formal presentation will be made. Instead, information stations will be set up.

Project staff will be on hand to talk to community residents one-to-one about various aspects of Mount Milligan’s development including jobs and training, environmental programs, construction and operations, and the new equipment fleet.

Recent Highlights Construction personnel now number more than 800 with the site teams working an average of 52,000 hours each week.

Safety is always a key consideration, especially when so many people are working on site and with such a variety of equipment and conditions.

The team is proud of

achieving more than 1.7 million hours without a lost time incident. Construction team numbers will continue to grow, topping over 1000 in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, efforts are underway to recruit the permanent team to operate the mine.

Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck-shovel open-pit mine designed to produce an average of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. The mine will create about 400 operations jobs and the human resources group is actively recruiting personnel.

A complete listing of available jobs can be found on the Mount Milligan website www. mt.milligan.com Approximately 55 of the permanent jobs have now been filled, many with residents of the nearby communities. In order to make jobs at Mount Milligan more accessible for those living in Prince George, McLeod Lake, Vanderhoof and other regional communities, Thompson Creek Metals has applied to the BC Environmental

Assessment Office (BCEAO) for permission to build and operate a permanent camp. In order to help local residents prepare for jobs in mining, a variety of training courses and initiatives are being offered in conjunction with the College of New Caledonia.

Much of the current site activity is focused on the processing plant. Cradles for the 40 foot SAG shell components are now in place and most of the concrete work is nearing completion.

Primary crusher castings have shipped from China and will arrive at Mount Milligan within the coming month. Elsewhere on site, perimeter foundations for the administration building and truck shop have been completed, the core storage building finished, and work continues on the tailing storage facility construction.

Tours to Mount Milligan from Fort St. James and Mackenzie begin in July.

To reserve a spot please call our offices in Fort St. James (250-996-0066) or Mackenzie (250-997-8800), and visit us online anytime at www.mtmilligan.com.

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Committee on timber supply visits Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Special Committee on Timber Supply has announced visits across the province starting on June 18.

They will be in Vanderhoof on June 20.

The public hearings will allow for interested public to have their input into proposed solutions to the mid-term timber supply crisis.

The committee was formed to investigate and make recommendations to begin addressing timber supply issues which have been caused by the increase in annual allowable cut due to the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic.

The annual allowable cut was dramatically increased to attempt to capitalize on the dead standing pine before it became unusable for merchantable timber.

As a result, it will have to be decreased, which would significantly impact supply for mills around the

province.

The current provincial government has recently proposed some options for increasing the timber supply by making changes to allow for harvest in areas where it is currently not allowed, by harvesting less valuable timber, and other options.

“We plan to visit 15 communities and hold meetings in Vancouver to find out which options First Nations, local governments, the public and stakeholders prefer,” said committee chair John Rustad.

The committee will be in Vanderhoof on June 20 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m at the New Gold office and in Fort St. James from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June 20 at the Music Makers Hall.

To read more about the discussion paper the committee is putting forward and learn more about what they are doing, go to: www. leg.bc.ca/timbercommittee

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COLLECTIVE AWARENESS WALK & COMMUNITY FORUM...walk starts at NVSS, Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 2pm. Forum to follow at Riverside Park.

Stuart Nechako Manor honours volunteers Volunteers recognized for their hours contributed to the Stuart Nechako Manor and St. John’s Hospital

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF A weekly feature highlighting meetings/proposals, events important to Vanderhoof residents.

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF TAX NOTICES The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise the citizens of Vanderhoof that the property tax notices for 2012 have been mailed. If you have not received your notice, please contact the District of Vanderhoof immediately to obtain another copy.

We are happy to offer our residents the option of on-line services. The Home Owner’s Grant as well as property tax payments can be made on line. Go to www.vanderhoof.ca to apply for your Home Owners’s Grant.

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2012 Candystriper’s: Nicole Michels, left, Kayla Hunsaker, Amanda Scheiltz, Maylah Thompson, Laura McGregor, Meghan Naka and Abby Allred.

Christina Millington Omineca Express The Stuart Nechako Manor hosted a appreciation tea on June 12 in honour of the 2012 Candystriper’s.

The Candystriper program remains active and successful.

Edna Oryshchuk, President of St. John’s Hospital Auxiliary Society announced on behalf of the program their appreciation towards to dedicated candystripers and the hours they have volunteered while juggling the schedules of a typical teenager.

“The old saying still stands, when you want something done, ask a busy person,” expressed Oryshchuk. “ The Candystripers work their volunteer hours around school, school activities, homework and often part-time jobs.”

The program has been a great success this year bringing in total hours from February 1990

to June 2012 to 5,168 hours.

“I strive towards this being a positive experience for our volunteers and that we all benefit from their being here,” Oryshchuk said.

“Giving back to our communities through the spirit of volunteerism is among the greatest rewards a person can achieve.”

BCAHA (British Columbia Association of Health-Care Auxiliaries) Tribute Fund recognizes students in the pursuit of post secondary studies in a healthcare field.

Those that are eligible to receive this honour must have completed 100 volunteer hours in a BCAHA auxiliary sponsored youth program, pursuing studies in an accredited human healthcare program and are in their second semester of their second or subsequent year of studies in a recognized post secondary institution.

For more information on how you can volunteer your time as a Candystriper contact Edna Oryshchuk at 250-567-9759.

You’re invited to the Mt Milligan Information Session. Thompson Creek Metals will be holding several information session in the region.

These will be open house, drop in session’s from 4pm until 8pm, there will be no formal presentation but opportunity to meet and talk to members of the Mount Milligan Project.

There will be information on a variety of topics including: our project overview, jobs and opportunities, and training Date and Location: June 25th, 2012 Vanderhoof – Senior Friendship Center June 26th, 2012 Fort St James – College of New Caledonia June 27th, 2012 Mackenzie – Mackenzie Recreation Center June 28th, 2012 Prince George – Coast Inn of the North Time:

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Public Session – Free of Charge Call the office for more information at 250-996-0066

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The trails and tribulations of the summer’s sun Christina Millington Omineca Express It’s a life or death choice, you decide.

It truly comes down to that very question when you make a conscious effort to step into a tanning bed or lounge on a beach to obtain an artificial look that could ultimately cost you your life.

Melanoma and nonmelanoma are the most common types of cancer, accounting for over one-third of all new cancer cases in Canada.

One major sunburn as a child is all its takes to increase a person’s risk of getting melanoma cancer later in life.

I wanted to speak on this issue because it hits near and dear to my heart as I have had to endure a friend go through treatments to rid herself of melanoma agents on her arm and leg.

My best friend, Caitlin and I would often spend our days soaking up the sun at the local beach back in Ontario – we would spend hours baking under the summer’s sun without a care in the world other then our obsession to have a golden glow.

Last year she struggled with expressing the news of her diagnoses to family and friends, hesitant to take on emotional stresses other than her own.

Having gone through that experience with her, not only Caitlin, but also myself have been taking the necessary precautions when out in the sun and battling the rays.

Some would assume that one application of sunscreen is enough to

protect your skin against the day’s sun.

Sunscreen, depending on its SPF (sun protection factor), should be applied every hour when in the sun for prolonged periods of time.

Also, take into factor that you may be in and out of the water or sweating when outdoors, so using a waterproof sunscreen will suffice to limit the reapplication process.

Speaking from experience, I would often use tanning oils to enhance my outdoor tanning experience.

I would come home after a day spent in the sun looking like a lobster with no concern to the harm I was causing to my epidermis, the protec-

tive outer layers of my skin.

I know that may sound technical, but the epidermis is what protects your organs from harmful everyday elements that you come into contact with.

Once the outer epidermis is compromised, your inner epidermis is more susceptible to developing melanoma or other cancerous agents.

A healthy option, if you must have the golden glow, is sunless tanning products.

If you’re going to buy your way into a superficial image, go the safe route and purchase a tan in a bottle rather then putting yourself at risk.

Caitlin has been treated for her melanoma and it has been removed with no evident symptoms of its re-

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turn.

Now a strong voice behind safe tanning and making those who continue to tan aware of its risks, Caitlin makes it a point to tell her story to those who stand by “it would never happen to me.”

In Canada, Saskatchewan has adopted regulations that address the use

of artificial tanning equipment.

Ontario is currently developing a policy, which would ban minors from tanning without the consent of an adult before stepping into a tanning salon.

Be prepared to fight against harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays this summer for it could be your last.

Vanderhoof Public Meet and Greet

The Integris Credit Union Community Foundation has invested over $4 ,000 in the communities of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake since its inception in 2002. These funds are used to meet a wide range of charitable needs and interests.

with John Cummins

Funding requests from local organizations and agencies to undertake beneficial community projects are now being accepted.

British Columbia`s Conservatives

To Apply: 1. Applications must be completed on prescribed forms 2. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on +VOF Funding guidelines and applications are available at the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James branches of Integris Credit Union. Or you can visit our website at: https://www.integriscu.ca/Personal/InOurCommunity/ ApplyForFunding/IntegrisCommunityFoundation/

Applications will be reviewed by JVMZ , 2012.

Leader of Thursday June 21st 7:00pm - 8:30pm @ The Village Inn Restaurant, Banquet Room 144 Columbia Street West, Vanderhoof, BC The BC Conservatives are the common sense alternative to the lost cause Liberals. Come hear John speak about his vision for BC and building the BC Conservative party. John will take questions from attendees and is looking forward to a lively discussion.

You do not have to be a member of the BC Conservatives to attend.

STUART/NECHAKO WEATHER FORECAST

Wednesday Cloudy with showers High: 190C Low: 80C

Thursday Scattered showers High: 190C Low: 80C

Friday Isolated showers High: 220C Low: 80C

Saturday Scattered showers High: 190C Low: 110C

Sunday Cloudy with showers High: 160C Low: 100C

Monday Scattered showers High: 190C Low: 80C

Tuesday Cloudy periods High: 180C Low: 100C

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Write The Editor c/o Omineca Express, Box 1007, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 ● Fax 250-567-2070 ● newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

Times, they are a-changing Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It’s not always easy to figure out what you want.

Sometimes, it is actually much more straightforward to say what you don’t want.

But by only talking in negatives, progress can be slow and painful - maybe even nonexistent.

While it is easy to understand and empathize with residents who would prefer to keep a quiet street just that - quiet, it may not be practical.

A street a few blocks from downtown, a block from a school and a street which dead-ends onto prime development land is not likely to remain dead-end forever, especially in a community bounded by lakefront on one side and First Nations reserve on another.

For the community to grow, one of the major needs in this community is child care. I have been hearing it since I came to the community, - a day care facility is a desperate requirement, with some mothers concerned they would have to leave their jobs because they could not find the quality day care they needed for their family. Many people working to recruit professionals to the community lamented the lack of daycare and how much it and the doctor shortage may deter young families from coming to this community.

So last week when I heard a young family and another couple arguing against a rezoning which

would allow for the long-awaited and overdue development of a daycare facility, I was surprised.

There are only four lots on the dead end street in question, only two of which are occupied with homes and only one of those homes has children.

While, as I said, it is understandable for homeowners to want quiet streets, the town is growing. I for one would love it if truckers driving through the community stopped using their air brakes going through town.

But I’m not expecting trucks to stop going through the community so I can sleep more peacefully.

The community is growing, and increased traffic has been an issue many members of the community have been dealing with on their streets for quite a long time now.

So while it is understandable for residents of a quiet, dead-end street to prefer for their street to stay as it is, for the sake of the larger community, it might just not make sense.

While the mayor and council clearly took the residents’ concerns into consideration while discussing the rezoning and have not yet finalized approval to allow for the “family hub” proposed for the Sikh temple, it would be nice to see this mayor and council think a bit more forwardly than the previous one which defeated a rezoning application in favour of the concerns of residents.

The previous rezoning would have allowed Nezul Be Child and Family Services to locate their

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offices on the Sikh temple site. This would have seen far less frequent traffic and the area would likely have not even have changed perceptibly if these offices were located in the Ash Street neighbourhood.

I have lived beside Nezul Be for over a year, and other than one of the elderly dogs of an employee wandering into my yard occasionally to water my grass, I have barely noticed the offices are there.

Instead, the Ash Street residents are now arguing against a muchneeded service centre in the community which would see an increase

in daytime traffic on their street.

The next development option for the site may be even less to their liking and if left any longer, the building may become quite unmarketable, losing a possible resource for the community.

While I understand the residents’ concerns, perhaps it is time, while taking these concerns into consideration, to put the benefits to the many ahead of the interests of a few.

My university ethics professor told me this is the reasonable course of action in difficult cases, and I am

pretty sure his doctorate gives him some credence in these things.

While it is not an easy thing to do, and I do not envy mayor and council their jobs in cases like this, they must have realized when they were elected they wouldn’t be able to please everyone all of the time.

Tough decisions take guts, and for the community to grow, the community must accept some change.

Care can be taken to make these changes easier, safer or better, but change is inevitable.

“Our only security is our ability to change.” ~John Lilly

LETTER No laughing matter Editor: I was one of the people that had called regarding the new billboard signs advertising the World Class Chicken Races and Not Just a One Horse town. I am embarrassed having these signs promote Fort St. James. I understand that they are geared toward the National Historic Park. Perhaps the sign should say for example “Fort St. James National Historic Park……World Class Chicken Races”. That way it would give the visitor information on where to find the races.

We have so many assets in Fort St. James to be proud of that are not displayed. I think of our gorgeous lake, the golf course, the ski hill, the local parks and camping facilities, the Historic Park and many more assets that we could be sharing and didn’t.

As for the sense of humor aspect of the signs, the many people that I have discussed the signs with believe this shows Fort St. James as a “joke”! I have not talked to anyone from our community or any other community that interprets it any different.

If there was government money involved in developing this series of signs, perhaps it would have been better spent on our area highways?

Darren McQueen

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Express Teachers win significant legal victory on extra-curricular activities The Labour Relations Board today has affirmed that BC teachers do indeed have the right to withdraw their participation in voluntary extra-curricular activities.

In a ruling issued today, LRB Vice-Chair Ritu Mahil found that “the Union has not declared or authorized an unlawful strike by directing its members to refrain from participating in activities which occur outside of class time/instructional hours and are truly voluntary and extra-

curricular.”

BCTF President Susan Lambert welcomed the decision saying: “This is a significant legal victory for teachers because it clarifies the distinction between voluntary and nonvoluntary work, and it reaffirms that the countless hours that teachers devote to extra-curricular activities with students truly are voluntary.

We’ve always known that, but it’s excellent to have it confirmed by the Labour Relations Board.”

Lambert added, however, that the de-

National Aboriginal Day at Riverside Park

cision will offer cold comfort to teachers, who feel disrespected by the needlessly provocative actions of the BC Public School Employers’ Association.

“Public education in BC has become over-reliant on the goodwill of teachers and, despite a decade of underfunding and attacks on our rights, we have kept on digging deeper and giving more in order to hold the system together,” Lambert said.

“Now the employer has taken us to the LRB in an attempt to compel goodwill and force volunteerism.

It’s as if they are intentionally trying to shred the relationship.”

Instead of engaging in such damaging legal battles, Lambert called on the BCPSEA and government to work with the BCTF to reach a fair compromise and resolve the outstanding issues in the labour dispute.

Mahil also found that the BC Teachers’ Federation has not engaged in an unlawful strike by directing its members to minimally participate in meetings with school administrators.

However, she did

...because we live here.

On June 21, there will be a broad range of free and fun activities for the family between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Riverside Park.

There will be some games, dancing, singing and traditional food dishes served.

The community is encouraged to come out and partake in the festivities.

Admission is free.

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find that the BCTF must direct members to participate in meetings and activities which are part of their work duties even though they occur outside of instructional hours.

The BCTF will promptly inform its members of the ruling.

For more information, contact Nancy Knickerbocker, BCTF media relations officer, at 604871-1881 (office) or 604-340-1959 (cell).

HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO

Submitted

GREGORY ALLEN GUMM

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg on May 19, 2012 of Idiomatic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

He is lovingly survived by his parents, Ben and Loretta Gumm of Keremeos, B. C., his Sister, Janet Gumm of Fort Fraser, B. C. and his Grandmother, Mary McGowan of Okanogan, Washington.

Greg was born in Omak, Washington and is a Descendant of the Colville Confederated Tribes. In 1963 at 6 months of age he moved with his parents to Fort Fraser, B. C. He was an accomplished Equestrian, participating in all phases and categories of AQHA Horse Shows including Showmanship, English, Reining and working Cow Horse classes, winning over 30 Youth All-Around Awards. He was chosen to be a member of British Columbia’s Equestrian Team representing the Province in Canada-wide competition at Quarterama held in Toronto, Ontario in l978 and l979.

His great love in life was music. Over the years he played in several bands and was a accomplished Bass and Acoustic Guitar player. He spent several years in the music industry--his specialty being Sound and Lighting for Music Productions. He was an integral part in the production of Jesus Christ Super Star when it was performed at UNBC in Prince George. His music production company, Eagle Entertainment, provided contract work for many music concerts held in British Columbia--including concerts by Brian Adams, Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Van Shelton, NItty Gritty Dirt Band, Chilliwack and Trooper to name a few.

Greg was an Organ Donor and also asked to provide materials for medical research. There will be no Services as per Greg’s request.

Toxic Beauty You are beautiful.

In today’s world we are bombarded by media, magazines, television movie stars, all saying that in order to be loved, accepted and beautiful you need to look a certain way or conform to specific standards.

Cosmetics have been around for thousands of years, from the Kohl of Egyptian eyeliners (which served to protect the eyes from the sun), to the perfumes that initiated the mass exploration for herbs and spices (bathing wasn’t common place in old England, many spices were used to mask body odour). The cosmetics of the olden days made from mineral powders and herbal dyes are almost a thing of the past.

Today’s cosmetics are a multi-billion dollar industry that sell image not health, usually pushing products that are unregulated, in some cases the cover up meant to smooth out those wrinkles can actually corrode skin. Did you know that random cosmetic testing of various products has shown the presence of: pesticides (many of which are classified as human carcinogens (cancer causing), reproductive toxins, endocrine disrupting chemicals, neurotoxins etc) toxic heavy metals including arsenic, mercury, lead & many more. Remember that heavy metals accumulate in our bodies over time, none of these chemicals are listed on the ingredient lists... why you ask? Well that’s because they don’t have to be.

The chemicals have a negative impact on the environment when they travel through groundwater and storm drains, and on human health, especially children who are the most vulnerable to exposure.

It shouldn’t be expected that consumers be chemical engineers just to understand what we eat, use on our skin or in our home. We need better labelling and to be more cautious.

Certain synthetic preservatives, artificial fragrances, colours and light mineral oils can cause itchy rashes, skin damage and asthma like symptoms. The origin of a significant portion of dermatological complaints can be traced back to a chemical or non-natural substance applied to the skin.

If you feel you must wear cosmetics then try your hand at using some natural ones. Ask at your local health food store!

Feel free to learn more at www.toxicfreecanada.ca or www.

Halcyonholistic.com for more links.

Magdalena Saito Holistic Health Practitioner

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Fraser Lake Grads 2012

Tara Anderson, Lindsay Ault, Christy Bird, Leanne Charlie, J.D. Cole, Leslie-Anne Daniel, Christina Emmons, Leslie Goertz, Chelsey Holmes, Howard Hummel, Jessica Jenkinson, Suzanne Lawrence, Monique Lemire, Josh McLean, Melissa McManus, Colton McNolty, Matthew Morris, Aly Nickolichuk, Stephen Peters, Wayne Peterson, Justine Petrie, Katrina Plowman, Taneesha Raymond, Devin Riordan, Wesley Sanford, Scott Shuster, B.J. Stehr, Julian Weber and Michael Westerman.

For grad pictures of Grand March Ceremony and Group photo stop into Wallace Studios, look at the proof and place your order.

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GRADUATION It’s just the beginning

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Fraser Lake FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Elem-Sec School COMMENCEMENT GOOD believe LUCK

HATS OFF!

Graduating Class of 2012

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From From the the Staff Staff & & Students Students of of Fraser Fraser Lake Lake Elem-Sec Elem-Sec School School

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Fraser Lake Grads 2012 Justine Petrie takes part in a candle bearer ceremony during June 9 graduation services at Fraser Lake ElementarySecondary School.

Photo courtesy of Wallace Studios

Congratulations

to the Class of 2012 Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School

John RUSTAD, MLA Nechako Lakes Phone: 250-567-6820 1-877-964-5650 Fax: 250-567-6822 E-mail: John.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

CONGRATULATIONS 2012 GRADUATES!

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Keep up the good work, graduate!

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1st Annual

Nechako Valley Equifair The Equifair was well attended with the Mayor of Vanderhoof opening the parade of breeds. A tribute to Moses a 32 year old Shire that was the horse that started the carriage rides in Stanley park. Yellowhead Draft and Driving Horse Assoc. held a driving clinic and a plowing demo on Saturday. A draft horse pull on Sunday had eleven teams attend from as far as Dawson Creek.

32 year old Moses owned by Mike & Dyanne DiMassimo.

Mayor Gerry Thiessen opened the parade of breeds.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

Cliff Fawcett with horse plow.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

Barney and Buster at Vanderhoof pull.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

John Olson with passengers.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

Tiny owned by DiMassimo and King owned by Fawcetts.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

Kelcie Ingram, Joni Walker, Courtney Van De Born, and Courtney Vala.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

Becka O’Meara riding Tom. Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

The Canadian owned by Suzie Barrio.

Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

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Nechako Valley Equifair Laura James won the barrel race with a blistering run of 14.4.....she was raised in Vanderhoof and just recently moved to Kamloops.

Laura was recently at the Invitational Cloverdale Rodeo, where against the best barrel racers in the world many of whom had been to N.F.R. ran third, then fifth,

and fifth in the average. She made a lot of money that weekend.

There were fifty-four entrants in the open barrel race, three in the youth, and about six in the peewees.

The gymkhanna had upwards of forty-seven entries with people from as far away as Houston, Williams

Lake, and all around the northwest.

Between the barrel race and the gymkhanna approx $5,500.00 was paid out in cash winnings.

This was a two day event and contributed to the businesses of our community with shopping, buying fuel and eating meals locally.

Riding the poles.

Photos by Chelsea Wallach

Kyla Voth in the Barrel racing.

Photo by Colleen Voth

Driving demo at the Equifair Photo by Dyanne DiMassimo

The younger equestrians.

Photos by Chelsea Wallach

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Solutions & Substitutions Submitted Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, How do I rid cut peony flowers of ants before bringing them inside the house?

I looked this up in one of your books but didn’t find it.

I thoroughly enjoy your columns. Thankyou Pearl Hi Pearl, The sap on peonies naturally attracts ants onto these delightfully fragrant flowers.

The good news is that ants don’t hurt the flowers.

Well, on the outside it’s fine but ants on the inside, no thanks.

Simply get yourself a bucket of water. After you have cut the flowers, dunk the flower heads into the water

for a few seconds.

The ants will flow into the water; your flowers can then be brought inside.

Dear Reena, Please give me pointers on making a homemade apple pie that isn’t soggy.

Thanks, Stella Dear Stella, As you mix the filling together for your apple pie, add cornstarch or flour in with the sugar. This way the filling will thicken and by mixing sugar and cornstarch together before adding all other ingredients, you will avoid lumps in your filling.

Another trick is to keep your apples separate from the filling. Sprinkle filling (cinnamon, sugar and

cornstarch or flour) onto the crust and then add a layer of apples, sprinkle more filling and another layer of apples until the crust is full.

Extra Tip: After you have closed the pie with the top pie crust, sprinkle the crust with cinnamon and sugar.

Great flavour!

Dear Reena, We moved into our house about six months ago. The house is about 30 years old but the dishwasher is only about two years old. Since moving in we periodically detect a foul odour coming from the dishwasher.

The odour is present just before we are due to do a load.

Once a load has been washed the odour disappears.

It may be present again just before the next load is due to be washed or it may not come back for a week or two. There is no set pattern.

My wife has run the dishwasher with just vinegar.

Originally we thought this helped but the smell came back and so my wife ran the dishwasher again with just vinegar. We got the same results.

I took the drain pipes off. They are clear and do not smell.

The only drain line I did not take off is the one directly from the dishwasher.

We are at a loss as to what is causing the problem and where to go from here.

Any help would be

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Hello there Norma and Bill, The first place to start is by taking out the filter and cleaning it. It’s amazing what gets caught in there: straws, cherry pits, tea bags, bones etc.

The next step is to purchase a product called, Iron Out. Run it through your empty dishwasher, it will clean the dishwasher from head to toe including the basin, hoses, racks etc.

If the odour still remains your best bet is to call a professional because the dishwasher will need to be thoroughly examined for damaged parts or incorrect hook-up.

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Submitted Rainbow Christian School has been a part of the Vanderhoof Community for 33 years.

Rainbow has offered many families and their children an alternative, quality education with

Thousands of dollars in scholarships handed out at NVSS graduation ceremonies Christina Millington Omineca Express During June 16 graduation ceremonies at the Vanderhoof area scholarships were awarded to 52 deserving applicants.

Over $69,000 in scholarships were presented to graduates contiuning on to postsecondary studies.

a Christian worldview.

It has been a great pleasure to see many of the alumni from Rainbow Christian School become leaders in our community and beyond.

It is with great sadness that we close our doors at the end of June due to declining enrollment.

We would like to thank the community of Vanderhoof for

many years of support and encouragement.

There will be a celebration BBQ held on June 21st at 6:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to

Tina Martens at 5674967 if you would like to attend.

The meal is by donation.

There will be a short closing program to follow the BBQ.

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Healthier choices on the menu for W.L. McLeod students September 2013 Christina Millington Omineca Express W.L.. McLeod had their community engagement luncheon on June 14 to spark awareness in the community of their intent to switch to a healthier lunch menu for their students.

The farm to school program is an effort to reduce bad eating habits and encourage healthy eating habits by taking advantage of community farming and the benefits it does not only for the community but for your children’s overall health.

Michelle Racher, PAC vice chair feels they received a positive response from the community during the luncheon.

“The conversations that took place on June 14 reinforced that we are on the right track with this project and that it is important and relevant,” she said.

“The community involvement and partnerships with farmers connecting to the school and children is what makes this such an amazing concept.”

For more information regarding the Farm to School Program or to contribute a letter of support visit: http:// www.facebook.com/ WLMcLeodPacFarmToSchoolProgram or call Michelle Racher at 250-567-2267

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JOBFEST2012.CA Explore Software Design and all of B.C.’s exciting career options at JobFest 2012,

IDIDALAP4CANCER will be held at the NVSS track field on Stewart Street noon to midnight Friday June 22.

Participate as an individual or build your own team.

For more information Email: IDIDALAP4CANCER@ gmail.com Also look for us on Facebook!!

coming to a town near you. It’s an event full of inspiring youth stories, interactive career discovery and indie bands like Acres of Lions, plus other local acts.

Check out JOBFEST2012.CA for the full tour schedule.

JOBFEST 2012 WILL BE TOURING YOUR AREA ON THESE DATES: Burns Lake: June 20 Fraser Lake: June 22 Fort St. James: June 24 Vanderhoof: June 27

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NVSS girls cross country champions bring home the zone banner for the third year AT THE 2012 HOOTERVILLE HOOT The Nechako Valley Classics & Customs Car Club presented to the St. John’s Hospital Auxillary Society a cheque in the amount of $2000.00.

The money will go towards the purchase of over bed tables.

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NVSS was first overall for the girls in the team division for track and field for our zone. This is the second banner in 3 years that they have proudly brought back to Vanderhoof. Alaina Sommerville, left, Sara McBride, Kelseigh Soommerville, Taryn Stephen, Kaitlyn Verduzco, Alison Desmarais, Cierra Verduzco, Coach Barr, Jordyn Cullum, Andrea Schneck, Hilary Desmarais, Allison Schneck, Julia Steinebach, Savanna Kiff, Blake Kingsley, Tristal Buller, Coach Nemethy, Coach Simrose, Jacob Hascarl and Alexander Nemethy.

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VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Omineca Golf Course Results Seniors Night - June 12 Four Ball Scramble 1st place - ................. Mary Hamm .................................... Don Syversten .................................... Dick Holmes .................................... Bob Mountford, 80 CB 2nd place - ................ Carol Kluber .................................... Jerry Vanwinkle .................................... Robert Wilson .................................... erling Clemmensen, 80 CB 3rd place - ................. Betty Mourad .................................... Larry Shantz .................................... Ellen Randall .................................... Terry King, 80 CB 4th place - .................. Mildred Mountford .................................... Mike Craig .................................... John Wiebe .................................... Dan Boyd Most honest golfer ..... Cec Candline, Henry Loewen, Steve Johnson, Ann Irving

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Ladies Night - June 13 Stroke Play Overall low net - Chona Dyck, Sherry Thiessen, Sally Makin Long Drive1st flight - Brenda Philpott Long Drive 2nd flight - Lori Derksen Cal flight - Kelly Weber KP - Sherry Thiessen Chip in - Joyce Shantz

Mens Night - June 14 Stroke Play 1st flight low gross - Dave Oe, 40 CB 2nd flight low gross - Ian Rickbeil, 47 Cal flight low net - Wayne Irish, 31 1st flight low net - Norm Avison, 35.5 2nd flight low net - Bernie Larusic, 38.5 Cal flight 2nd low net - Rob Stephens, 33 CB 1st flight 2nd low gross - John Prestmo, 40 CB 2nd flight 2nd low gross - Steve Little, 49 Cal flight 3rd low net - Radley Gull, 33 CB 1st flight 2nd low net - Bill Krawcyk, 37 2nd flight 2nd low net - Bill Thibeault, 39 Cal flight 4th low net - Tim Ashcroft, 34 CB

Your 55 + Games

Aug. 21 to 25, 2012

BURNABY Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors Expected!

Go to our website and click on “Zones” to find someone in your area who can help you become part of our

25th Anniversary Celebration! http://bcseniorsgames.org

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NEW EVENTS....

Photo by Christina Millington

City workers dig up Riverside Park to prepare for a multi purpose sports field.

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call

567-3107

NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN 1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)

250-567-4960 Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am Cowboy Church

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Last Sunday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Making Jesus known

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong!

For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

COLLECTIVE AWARENESS WALK & COMMUNITY FORUM...walk starts at NVSS, Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 2pm. Forum to follow at Riverside Park. *** BBQ & YARD SALE FOR THE NVCSS MOBILE WORK CREW...June 23, 10-2 at The Bean. Gently used donations are gratefully accepted. *** VANDERHOOF AND PRINCE GEORGE STROKE RECOVERY GROUP...will be attending a picnic at Luella’s home in Cluculz Lake on June 25. For more info call 250441-0086 or 250-570-9098. *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and Thursday afternoons.

Come and have some fun!

Everybody welcome. Call Oscar for more info: 250567-4582. *** COUNTDOWN TO IDIDALAP4CANCER. ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO...Noon to Midnight Friday, June 22, 2012 Vanderhoof, BC. Held at NVSS track field. Participate as an individual or build your own team. Direct link to IDIDALAP4CANCER http:cancerevents. kintera.org/ididalap4cancer For more information Email: IDIDALAP4CANCER@gmail. com Proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society. *** 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. *** VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times per

Ms. Charlene Sequin, School Distrcit No. 91, superintendent presented Tarneer Johal, a University of British Columbia student with the Governor General’s Award for the highest academic average in her 2011 graduating class.

Photo by Christina Millington week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290. *** 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-forprofit 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 *** VHF STROKE RECOVERY... meet at the Stuart Nechako Manor Activity Room - Mondays 9:30 - 12:00 noon (except holidays). Any volunteers who would like to come are very welcome. All stroke recovery members in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas are invited to attend.

For more information call Luella at 250-441-0086. *** 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 (we have enough mushroom soup), 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 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street.

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 Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250567-7574. *** 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’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY... meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria.

Call 567-9759 - Edna. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***

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Information NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS May 23, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 851.32m (2793.07 ft) SLS Discharge: 234 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 237 m3/s Nautley River: 123 m3/s Vanderhoof: 370 m3/s Isle Pierre: 761 m3/s For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has an opening for a Strong Start Facilitator at Mouse Mountain Elementary School in Fraser Lake. This position is 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. The successful applicant will be required to start work September 4, 2012 The district is seeking a highly motivated individual who will have the following quali¿cations: • • • • • •

Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) Certi¿cate in Early Childhood Education Community Care Facilities Branch B.C. License to practice Valid Child Safe First Aid Certi¿cate BC driver’s license - Class 5 Full Privileged and an exemplary driving record/current driver’s abstract 6 months experience as a licensed Early Childhood Educator working with children in the 0-5 age range and their caregivers

Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on our website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Of¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Please forward your application to: Ms. Marie Poncia, Human Resources Manager School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@mail.sd91.bc.ca

In Memory of Greg Beros April 14, 1976 – June 24, 2010 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Miss you and Love you forever, Reed and Mom

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Vanderhoof District Chamber of Commerce The Vanderhoof District Chamber of Commerce is hiring an Office Manager.

The successful candidate will have: ➢ Extensive knowledge of the local business community in the area ➢ Exceptionally strong writing skills ➢ Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills ➢ Supervisory experience ➢ Knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures ➢ A creative ability to source new revenue ➢ Organize and facilitate events In addition to the above, candidates who can demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a team with board and staff will receive greater consideration. Candidates should also have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be available to work some evenings and weekends. Travel may be required. A certificate in Administration is not required but would be preferred.

If you enjoy working with people in an exciting, dynamic environment, this may be the perfect position for you. Compensation will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applicants are requested to forward their detailed resume in, confidence, by fax, mail or email: Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Attention: Erin Siemens P.O. Box 126. Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-3316 Email: manager@vanderhoofchamber.com Deadline for submission is 4:00 pm June 27, 2012

Accounting Clerk (Burns Lake) Pinnacle Renewable Energy is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team in our Burns Lake Plant location. This is a permanent full time position that will work directly with the Plant Accountant.

Responsibilities include; A/P support, data entry, and general accounting support as required.

The ideal candidate would have: •2+ years related experience •Self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision •Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented •Solid knowledge of MS Excel and computerized accounting software Submit your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted Closing date June 30, 2012.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN The District of Vanderhoof, located at the geographical centre of British Columbia, is seeking an energetic and experienced team player to fill the position of “Public Works Foreman”.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Public Works, you will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the maintenance activities of the Public Works Department; including roads, water distribution/treatment, sewer distribution/ treatment, drainage, garbage collection, facilities and equipment fleet.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive experience in municipal public works; including supervision, planning, organizing, interpreting construction drawings, preparing cost estimates, purchasing, effectively maintaining operational budgets and inventory records. You must be able to work independently within a team environment, be tactful and possess excellent public relations, report writing, team building, organizational, time management and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will also have a good understanding of Municipal Government; including Tenders, RFP’s, RFQ’s and possess sound project and contract management experience. Exceptional computer proficiency will be considered a strong asset, as well as driver’s air endorsement. A valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License is a must.

The District of Vanderhoof offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package following a 6 month probationary period. This is an exempt position. A more detailed job description is available upon request.

Please forward your letter of application, detailed resume and a minimum of three references to the undersigned no later than 4:00 pm, June 29, 2012.

Paul R. Carver Superintendent of Public Works District of Vanderhoof Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: 250-567-9169 Email: works@district.vanderhoof.ca Closing date: Friday, June 29

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NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY Posting Number 2012-035 AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTED WORK COORDINATOR LOCATION: Vanderhoof JOB SUMMARY: The Employment and Support Work Coordinator reports to the Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) Program Manager and plans, organizes and manages the Mobile Work Crew program.

QUALIFICATIONS: ❖ A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a handyman, maintenance man or job coach including a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience ❖ Must be competent with operating/maintaining small power tools, chain saws, lawn mowers and other yard equipment ❖ Must have good customer relations and customer service skills ❖ Class 5 driver’s license EXPERIENCE: ❖ Must have the ability to cost jobs, schedule and manage work crew ❖ Must have experience in operating/maintaining power equipment ❖ Must have experience with yard maintenance, household repairs and a variety of odd jobs ❖ Must have good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills ❖ Demonstrate an aptitude to teach skills and work effectively with others ❖ Knowledge of theory, principles, and practice of working with a vulnerable population ❖ Ability to work independently ❖ Possess good time management skills SALARY: Based on experience and related skills: up to $24.53 per hour CONDITIONS Valid BC Diver’s License (Class 5) OF WORK: Satisfactory Criminal Records Check Level 3 First Aid (or willing to complete within 3 months) Work in a stressful environment, dealing with individuals with special needs A high degree of physical labour is required Evening/weekend/night shift may be applicable HOURS OF WORK: Full Time START DATE: As soon as possible POSTING DATE: May 23, 2012 CLOSING DATE: Until filled HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job posting number: Via email: mcormack@nvcss.ca Fax: 250-567-3939 Mail: Mark Cormack, Program Manager Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

We thank all our applicants, however, only those incited to an interview will be contacted.

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Petroleum Driver Duties include: ■ Deliver fuel and lubricants to customers ■ Delivery of lubes and other products to Quesnel, Prince George, Houston and Terrace locations ■ Ensuring log book is accurate and up-to-date ■ Keeping truck and warehouse areas organized ■ Cardlock and store maintenance and cleanliness Qualifications: ■ Experience working with the public ■ Class 3 driver’s license ■ Forklift experience would be an asset ■ Able to work with minimal supervision ■ Being able to lift 55+ pounds as required Successful candidate must be a team player with good communication, interpersonal organizational and sales skills. We offer a competitive salary a full benefits package and a comprehensive training program.

Please send your application/resume to: Clarence Friesen, Petroleum Manager Vanderhoof and District Co-op 909 W Hwy 16 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Ph 250-567-4488 Fax 250-567-4490 We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Petroleum Maintenance Clerk Required Duties include: -Cardlock maintenance including ■ Keeping windshield wash centres full & clean ■ Ensuring receipt paper in cardlock booths are full ■ Dye injector containers full ■ Garbage picked up and garbage containers emptied ■ Cleaning nozzles, hoses and dispensers clean and free of gasoline and diesel residue ■ Cleaning up spills on cement pads including removal of stains from cement pads ■ Snow removal around dispensers & cardlock booths in the winter and sweeping up dirt, mud and other debris during the other seasons -Used oil recycling duties including cleaning up returned oil containers and keeping recycling area clean and tidy -Yard maintenance and cleanliness duties -Assembling oil orders to get ready to distribute to other Co-op locations and/or customer job sites Qualifications: ■ Able to work with minimal supervisions ■ Being able to lift 50 pounds as required ■ Experience working with the public ■ Forklift operating experience will be an asset Successful candidate must be a team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.

Please forward your completed job application/resume to: Clarence Friesen, Petroleum Manager Vanderhoof and District Co-op 909 W Hwy 16 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax 250-567-4490 Email: petromgr@vhfcoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING FAMILY PRESERVATION WORKER POST NUMBER 2012-039 LOCATION: Fort St. James JOB SUMMARY: This program provides services for Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) referred families who have been identified as medium to high risk of our of home placement for their child/children. Worker will provide short-term, intensive, in-home interventions for families which include crisis interventions. Services will include teaching behaviour management strategies, parenting techniques, conflict resolution skills and communication skills to parents/caregivers that will enable them to maintain healthy family functioning.

QUALIFICATIONS: ❖ A diploma in the human services or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience ❖ One year of experience in a similar environment is required for this position ❖ Must demonstrate an understanding of theory, principles and practices in the field ❖ Must have knowledge of child development and age appropriate behaviours ❖ Must possess basic computer skills SALARY: $17.60-20.70 per the Community Living Services Collective Agreement HOURS OF WORK: Full Time START DATE: As soon as possible POSTING DATE: June 14, 2012 CLOSING DATE: Until filled Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so man result in your application not begin properly considered for the position.

Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job posting number: Via email: dscoular@nvcss.ca Fax: 250-567-3939 Mail: Danny Scoular, Program Manager Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

MANAGER OF Track position.

Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd (KPR) has an immediate opening for our Manager of Track position. The successful candidate will become part of an experienced management team and will oversee track maintenance and track capital work while insuring regulatory compliance and safe work practices and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a track supervisor.

KPR operates on 120 miles of Class 1 and Class 2 track in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, between Kelowna and Kamloops. This position works out of our Vernon, BC offices.

Please submit resumes and any questions you may have regarding this position to: info@khawk.ca

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Employment

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Employment

Services

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Financial Services

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Misc. for Sale

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STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658.

25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790.

32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895.

47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Home Care/Support

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; positive attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC & MECHANIC ASSISTANT Forestry company is currently looking for a heavy duty mechanic with 2+ years experience who is able to work on agriculture, logging and siviculture equipment from basic repairs to maintenance in a shop environment. Excellent working conditions with room for advancement. Competitive wages depending on experience. Monday - Friday with opportunities for over time on weekends. Call (250)567-0527 for more information Fax resume to (250)567-9270

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journey person $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at (office) 780-846-2231. Fax 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

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Houses For Sale

Services

FOR SALE BY OWNER River frontage – priced below assessed value.

Three bedroom house, full, mostly finished basement.

Many upgrades, good overall condition.

Pets & Livestock

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HORSE FOR SALE 19 year old sorrel gelding, well trained, not a beginners horse. Used for penning at one time. $2500 obo. (250) 695-6972

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Heavy Duty Machinery

COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.

Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local)

Real Estate

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Equestrian

Acreage for Sale

235 Acres for sale, only 10 minutes from Vanderhoof.

Great building site at 10 acre pond, fenced, 45 acres cleared. $248,000. obo (250)567-3193

Business for Sale

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Rentals

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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Rentals

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On March 25, 2012, at Highway 16 near Degal Pit Road near Vanderhoof, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP Vanderhoof detachment seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $6,600 cash, on or about 13:47 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence and was property under Section 354(1) of the Criminal Code: Possession of property or proceeds of property obtained from crime.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1047, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed

with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property.

The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C., V8W 9J1.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Monday June 25, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Nechako Valley Secondary School, 2608 Bute Avenue, Vanderhoof, B.C. “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1639 by adding a new permitted use to the Agricultural (Ag1) Zone, to allow the operation of a hay compacting business on the subject property. The proposed processing involves the use of an electrically powered machine which uses hydraulics to compress hay into square bales into approximately half their original size.

The subject property is located at 3427 Carman Hill Rd W, approximately 3.3 km south of the District of Vanderhoof and is legally described as the “NW ¼ of Section 14, Township 2, Range 4, Coast District, except Plans 3756 and 6299” and is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the location map below.

LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1639

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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing.

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than June 25, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1639 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area F as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from June 13 through June 25, 2012 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Vanderhoof Public Library.

For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339.

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Featuring the spirit of the local people Local coyote duped by the sun Preamble: The “transit of Venus” is a cyclic astronomical event which generally repeats every 243 years. During the transit, the planet of Venus passes in between the Earth and the Sun and the planet of Venus then appears as a black disc travelling across the face of the sun.

While the event will normally take place twice close together within those 243 years, the periods between transits can be over 121 years in length.

In June of 2004, local solar and lunar photographer Dennis Cumberland travelled to the east coast of Canada to attempt to view the event through his specialized solar telescope.

Unfortunately, after travelling to the other end of the country, Cumberland was unable to see the rare event because of cloud cover.

Despite his disappointment, Images of the sun taken with a speCumberland made the most cialized solar telescope.

Image by Dennis Cumberland of the situation by writing a humorous story about the trip which he submitted to a contest for stories on the transit of Venus.

For his efforts, Cumberland (a.k.a. Coyote) won himself a pair of solar binoculars.

Coyote and the Transit of Venus Dennis Cumberland Contributed Coyote had not seen Venus transit the sun in, oh.... about 122 years. This time around he got his paws on a Maxscope 40 from Coronado, which made his chest swel , thinking he would be the first coyote to see a transit of Venus in hydrogen alpha light.

To view the transit he had two options, either go north to the Arctic or go as far east as possible. Thought of the cold made east the logical choice.

He knew he couldn’t walk all the way and his pony was as old and as tattered as he was, so he decided this time he would like to fly. Like always he left everything till the last moment.

At the airport the day before the transit he narrowly avoided being packed in cargo with the pets. Some fast talk and a little sleight-of-paw got him on the plane and he was on his way.

At first Coyote was subdued and sat quietly looking out the window, he marvelled at the

earth below, the passing cloud people, the shadows and the view that seemed to stretch forever.

His fear of flying diminished and he began to think of how high he was in the sky. Yes, he was higher than all the lakes, rivers, trees, mountains and all the birds of the sky. He was even higher than the cloud people and the great thunderbirds .

He was on top of it all, Great Coyote on Top of Everything.

Nothing could go wrong, he would fly high all the way east and capture the greatest pictures of the transit. All the people on solar chat would look to coyote for his great shots of the transit. Even Jack Newton, Paul Hyndman, Gary Palmer and the rest of the greats would look to coyote. Yes, he would be on top.

Coyote started bragging to anyone who would listen: the other passengers, the beautiful stewardesses, how he was a solar photographer, one of the best in the business.

This went on for hours and hours. Everyone grew tired and tried to avoid coyote, except for the new passengers who got on at the stops along the way, unaware of the bag of wind they were about to encounter.

Montreal was the final stop before proceeding to coyotes last destination, Moncton. It was a beautiful evening and the sky was clear which made Coyote even more sure he was on top.

As the plane flew out of Montreal the cloud people grew thicker and thicker.

The further east the more grim it looked.

As the great Sun went down he whispered to Coyote “You will not see me tomorrow.” Coyote panicked and ran to the stewardess asking if he could go back to Montreal, as he had forgotten something which was very important. She was annoyed and told Coyote to sit down and be quiet, he had been nothing but trouble the whole flight. Surprised by her rude behaviour he sat down.

As they descended into Moncton there was nothing but cloud people, nothing but cloud people.

Coyote could not sleep as he worried all night. Even counting sheep did not work. At the first light he got up very red eyed and exhausted and saw nothing but cloud people.

He set up his Maxscope 40 anyway just in case. He sat there in a daze and waited. He was a sorrowful sight, nothing of the boastful braggart of yesterday.

Maybe he had offended the cloud people and the great thunderbirds or maybe it was just bad luck , or he had just gone too far as always. Coyote was very depressed. As the transit ended Coyote packed up his equipment with his tail between his legs. He caught a movement out of the corner of his eye - a robin looking for its morning meal. Coyote’s depression disappeared as he thought to himself, “Yum”.

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