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By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Telkwa elementary school and Twain Sullivan school in Houston made the grade for playground funding, as each received $25,000.

The news came last Thursday, as Education Minister George Abbot announced a total of $8 million in spending for playgrounds at schools across the province.

“We’re very excited about receiving these funds,” principal at Telkwa elementary school, Beverly Forster said.

“We’re also somewhat relieved to be able to add funds to existing ones we’ve already raised through various projects.”

The money comes at a critical time for Telkwa elementary school as a report earlier this year deemed the current playground unsafe and the local Parents Advisory Committee has been raising funds towards a new playground.

“Playground equipment is very expensive and as a small community school it takes time to raise enough to replace our current structures,” Forster said.

Forster said she met with the PAC over the weekend to review the current plan for the playground and discuss how the recent grant from the provincial government could fit into those plans, or perhaps improve on the plans.

Besides talking with the PAC, Forster said she was looking forward to sharing the news about the new playground with the students at Telkwa elementary school.

“Indeed it’s great news and I can’t wait to see the children’s faces when we’re finally able to give them a brand new playground,” she said.

But, Forster said, the schoolchildren are not the only ones who will benefit from the new playground.

“Our playground is always busy both after school and on the weekends,” she said.

“It will certainly be appreciated by the whole community.”

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Council: Central Park to be used as civic space

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Smithers Council was busy last week hosting four public hearings regarding bylaws and tending to Official Community Plan amendments including the Ambleside development and Central Park.

The Amberside development received most of the attention with residents raising concerns about the fragile habitat and trail system throughout the wetlands next to the project site.

In a letter to council

local biologist, Thomas Pendray, noted that despite the obvious potential environmental impacts to the wetlands the process itsself is of concern.

“I don’t believe the current public hearings on the OCP amendment for this very high-profile area along with six other bylaws and a full council meeting schedule is an acceptable process for informing and getting appropriate feedback from the public on this very important matter,” Pendray wrote.

However, after much

discussion council decided to approve the project, keeping in mind the developers plans to incorporate connecting trails to the wetlands.

“Council recognizes the value of the wetlands,” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said.

“That’s definitely been a topic that has been carefully considered during the process of working with the developer in coming up with a plan.”

After a comment from the public about the way in which council informs people about

upcoming hearings Mayor Bachrach said he’d like to see council strengthen it’s process in letting resident know what’s being planned for development in Smithers.

“I think as council I’d like to see us really strengthen our process to let the community know what’s being planned and bring people into the conversation early in the process,” he said.

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B.C. timber committee hears concerns

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A special committee of MLAs is putting B.C.’s timber supply on the weigh scales.

Starting in Smithers last week, four B.C. Liberal and three NDP MLAs are touring 15 B.C. towns hit hard by mountain pine beetle.

Their challenge, according to B.C.’s forests ministry, is a looming 20 per cent drop in timber supply across the region—enough to close roughly eight sawmills.

By August 15, the committee will decide

whether to endorse changes intended to soften the blow.

Among the changes proposed so far are plans to allow some logging in so-called “set asides�—scenic areas, old-growth stands, wildlife corridors, and areas close to wetlands. “People don’t want the timber supply increased at the expense of other values,� says Mayor Taylor Bachrach.

Speaking to the committee on Monday, Bachrach noted how hard B.C. towns worked to create land-use plans that protect those areas.

Bachrach also said government needs to keep a “level playing field� for the sawmills competing for timber along Highway 16.

While the committee’s mandate is to study options for the whole beetleaffected region, which stretches from Smithers down to 100 Mile House and Kamloops, its tight schedule is being driven by a more immediate issue in Burns Lake.

When the Babine Forest Products sawmill exploded and burned in January, two workers died and the town lost its main employer.

John Rustad, B.C. Liberal MLA for Nechako-Lakes and chair of the committee, says the timber committee has to finish its work by August because the mill’s owners need to know soon if they can secure enough timber to rebuild it.

Earlier this spring, Bachrach and four other northern B.C. mayors signed a letter warning that in the current supply situation, rebuilding the Burns Lake mill could put other sawmills in jeopardy.

Smithers councillors recently met managers at West Fraser’s Pacific

Smithers loses long-time resident COUNCIL from p. A2 Council also rezoned the same lots from R-1 residential to P-1 public amenity to remain consistent with the OCP. “We would like to emphasize that while this broad OCP designation includes many uses, the more specific P-1 zoning prohibits commercial uses,�

Mayor Bachrach said in a press release.

Given the amount of concern brought forward about the redesignation, however council felt a more specific designation might be more prudent. “There’s a discussion with council about whether we want to change the designation for all of Central Park in the OCP to better reflect our long-term vision,� Bachrach said. “I think council agrees the best use for that land is as a civic space.

So that’s a conversation we’ll have down the road.�

Recently, Smithers Council sat down for two days to discuss the town’s priorities over the next term.

Councillor Phil Brienesse conducted an online survey as well as an interactive display during the Main Street Festival last week to hear from residents as to what they believe council’s priorities should be. “Council was going into this two day planing session and it was

really important to me personally that I talked to the public and found out what was important to them, otherwise we’re just guessing,� Brienesse said.

Brienesse said the survey showed a definite trend in people wanting more trails for walking and biking around Smithers. Although the new arena wasn’t at the top of the list. What was predominant, Brienesse said, was the idea of an indoor play area for kids in the winter or a multi-use facility. Over

150 people participated in the survey.

At the end of council proceedings councillor Norm Adomeit noted one of Smithers’ long-time residents had passed away, but not before making a generous donation to the second sheet of ice project.

The late Irene Perry donated $10,000 to the Town of Smithers to be used in the construction of the new arena. The donation clearly touched council and spoke volumes to the pride one has for their home and the

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As councillor Adomeit said it’s really sad to loose these longtime members of our community. Council is deeply appreciative of the gift towards the arena and we hope to recognize that when the project comes to completion.�

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Councillor Charlie Northrup noted that from this January to May, the PIR mill contributed $44.5 million to the local economy.

Following the speeches made by Smithers and Telkwa council members were some of the people Bachrach called the “brain trust� of the Bulkley Valley—half a dozen foresters, local activists, an economist, and a biologist.

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Avoid forest reserves, MLAs told Elk cow shot, left to die

TIMBER from Page A3 Forester Jim Pojar said the shortage is “not entirely the beetle’s fault,” adding that even 30 years ago it was well known Highway 16 mills over-cut at 160 per cent.

Pojar told MLAs not to endorse logging forest reserves. Few hold hold much saleable timber anyway, he said.

Forester Bob Mitchell also advised the MLAs to avoid rebuilding

conventional mills that clear cut.

“Biodiversity has value,” he said, adding that biodiverse forests are more resilient to climate change, disease and pests.

Many speakers spoke to the need to stop wasting lowergrade timber that gets cut but not milled.

“The problem isn’t finding so many truckloads of logs for Burns Lake,” said Jim Davidson, former Smithers mayor and mill manager.

“The problem is to utilize the forests that we have and preserve for the future.”

Several speakers also called for a shift from mills that produce cheap, twoinch construction lumber to highervalue products.

Scientist Sybille Haeussler focused on why B.C. needs to raise forests that are resilient to climate change stress, including longer forest-fire seasons, more landslides and

floods.

Finally, economist Steve Osborne pointed to the closure of ten sawmills and two pulpmills west of Smithers, where lots of timber remains but is too costly to bring to mills, saying “just because you can find volume by changing some factors it doesn’t mean that it’s really usable.”

Submissions to the MLAs can be made until July 20 at leg.bc.ca/ timbercommittee/.

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Approximately one kilometre north of the intersection between Walcott Road and Highway 16, at the bottom of Hungry Hill, an elk cow was shot and left to die.

The elk was part of the Deep Creek herd,” B.C. Conservation Officer Flint Knibbs said.

“It’s a population with only 40 − 70 individuals.”

Knibbs believes the elk cow was shot around June 11, 2012, possibly in the evening “It’s a rare occurence that an

elk is shot in the Bulkley Valley,” Knibbs added.

The Conservation Officer Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving the shooting death of the elk cow.

Person’s convicted of hunting during a closed season face a maximum penalty of $100,000 and a one-year jail term, Knibbs said.

Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activities in the area or believe they have information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Conservation Officer Service at: 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

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Team Dynamite: Relay a matter of life

By Marvin Beatty Smithers/Interior News

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housands of Canadians participate in Relay for Life events every year.

It’s that spirit of co-operation that helps raise millions of dollars in the ongoing fight against cancer.

In such endeavours, some are inspired to go beyond the call of duty and in one way or another they realize and outstanding individual achievements.

The Smithers Relay for Life is no exception.

This year Smithers’ Team Dynamite lit the fundraising fuse, collectively bringing in more than $10,000.

Leading the way for Team Dynamite was Murray Abbott who earned top individual fundraising honours with more than $5,000 raised.

“It just seems to happen,” Abbott said.

“I’ve had a construction company for the last 45 years and know lots of people.

“I do hit up the construction people who seem to donate a little more than the average person.”

Abbott survived a bout with colorectal cancer in 1998, undergoing six weeks of radiation treatments combined with about a year of chemotherapy.

He survived a second, more aggressive breast cancer in 2007.

Abbott said he got an early jump on fundraising activities this year, starting in February, and because he’s semi-retired he also had a bit more time to put toward fundraising.

He said he’s more impressed with people like last year’s top fundraiser, Lois Lapadat, who collected more than $5,000 in mostly small increments.

“I admire the people that are out there day after day,” he said.

Team Dynamite has been involved in every Relay for Life in Smithers since 2003 and have thus far raised more than $86,000.

Team Dynamite was the brainchild of Abbott’s wife, Elsa.

Elsa, Team Dynamite captain, lost both her parents and eldest sister to the disease, but what she didn’t know when she formed the team was she too would be given a diagnosis of breast cancer just one week prior to the first relay.

The Abbotts are both healthy now.

So healthy in fact, Elsa spent this past May in England with friends Angela Young and Marie Zemenchik, experiencing their own version of Relay for Life.

That’s why the trio of friends couldn’t be in Smithers walking the track at Chandler Park this year, they were busy walking from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, a distance of about 415 kilometres.

“We told people when we were fundraising what we were planning to do,” Elsa said.

They planned to go on the coast-to-coast endurance walk last year, but in a cruel twist of fate, Young’s mother became sick with cancer and passed away.

“Relay will always be here but your mother won’t be,” Elsa said.

With ten years of Relay for Life under their belts, the Team Dynamite leaders have fulfilled their personal commitment and plans for next year’s relay have not yet been discussed.

“I made a commitment the first year to fundraise for at least 10 years,” Elsa said.

“I’m not quite sure.

“Over the winter we’ll see where our thoughts go.”

But Relay for Life is all about living, for both Murray and Elsa.

Both are cancer survivors, Murray explained and cancer has stricken both of their

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Team Dynamite, from left to right, back row: Orvy Huisman, Cornelia Huisman, Murray Abbott, Elsa Abbott, Bill Sullivan, Louise Sullivan and Nancy Leighton; front row: Cindy Sullivan with children Maryn and Charles.

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families, which makes it very hard to just quit.

Another reason Murray and Elsa find it hard to retire from Relay for Life is a dwindling in the participation.

“It’s a little disappointing to see interest in the relay not being quite what it was when they started back in 2003,” he said.

“Back then there were so many teams and the track was full for 24 hours.

“They may have to do something a little bit different to keep people interested.

“Since I had cancer in 1998 there have been big strides and I think this [Relay for Life] is helping.”

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he graduation ceremonies for this year’s crop of Grade 12 students was a powerful demonstration of the support the students have from family and friends and from the community.

Indeed, to survive high school can be a difficult thing for many and making it to the end is no small feat.

Congratulations.

But before the graduates head off with the rest of their lives, I want to remind them of the support they received.

During the ceremony, 100 bursaries, scholarships and awards were handed out.

Many of those awards were funded by service groups and community groups such as the Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Anglican Church Women’s Group, the Smithers Rotary Club, Smithers Volunteer Fire Department, Bulkley /valley Community Foundation, BPO Elks, Bulkley Valley Kinsmen and many more.

The amount of time and effort that went into raising the funds for the awards represents a huge commitment.

Besides the awards, the graduates should also remember the time and effort put in by their teachers and parents to organize extracurricular activities from sports, to arts to the sciences.

All of it volunteer.

Everyone who contributed to the awards and extra-curricular activities has busy lives, it seems to be the norm nowadays.

Despite that, they still carved out some time to make sure the graduates had the best possible experience.

So, as you move ahead with your lives, I want you to consider repaying the time that was so generously given to you.

Find a cause, a group or organization to support.

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“I’m glad I’ve graduated...

I think summer’s a good time to be off.

Everyone wants to be outside.”

“You couldn’t have a fulltime summer job.

I’ve had a job every summer since I was 13.”

“Where I work, they’ve got 30 people working.

If they all have kids in school, you know they’re not going to get a holiday.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Walmart empties main streets Editor: In response to Mr.Pierre’s letter to the Editor recently about wanting Walmart, I urge you to see what they have done to Main Streets like ours in so many towns across North America. It really is a pipeline-like risk for our economy.

Mark Edwards Smithers

Meerdink’s community minded Editor (re: Noise over motocross ramps up, Interior News,June 13).

I’m writing this letter in support of the Smithers Moto-Cross

Club and all involved and also Mr. Hank Meerdink.

I find it shameful this debate is going on in our community, let alone a front page article in our local newspaper validating a witch hunt on a respected and generous member of our community.

The Meerdink family has generously contributed time and money to literally every recreational and community facility in Telkwa.

The seniors center, the new firehall, the new bandstand the Kinsmen are erecting in Telkwa.

They’re also supporters of the annual Labour Day festivities and hundreds of other requests.

They’ve never asked for recognition.

A simple thank you seems to be reward

enough. These are the kind of people who build communities.

Quiet, hard-working folks, who want to help.

And to see them having to hire lawyers under threat of violating someone’s human rights, over providing a venue for a safe family oriented activity sickens me.

I challenge the person who uses such strong language to denounce the track and the Meerdink family to do one per cent for their community that this family has done.

This track is a great way for young people to spend time outdoors with their families.

I guess the thought of kids spending time in front of a video game, or hanging out on the streets getting in trouble is more palatable to some.

I hope the Regional District does not bow down to this preservationist rhetoric over a grey area in zoning on a piece of private land.

I also would hate to see this personal attack change the generosity of the Meerdink family.

Our community needs people like them.

Rick Fuerst Telkwa Editor’s note: The story did not validate a witch hunt, merely reported the facts surrounding the issue.

Vandalism is bullying Editor: I see some in our Bulkley Valley have acted in a manner undermining our small town friendly character.

It seems, despite years of teaching tolerance and anti-bullying, the classic definition of tolerance that every person is free to express his ideas without fear of reprisal even though not all views have equal validity, has been twisted.

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It now appears some believe an idea has no right in the public square if even one person is offended by it.

Consequently there are some, if offended, who believe they have the right to malign, disrespect and silence both the idea and the person believing that idea.

This is not only ludicrous in our pluralistic society; it is also unsupported in Canadian law.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to freedom of religion, conscience and expression to all Canadians and Canadian courts have been clear this freedom includes the right to engage in public debate and discussion from a position that is informed by those beliefs.

This means people may gather in public places like the hospital grounds for a memorial prayer vigil even if a passerby lodges a complaint because he felt offended. It also means a billboard asking the viewer to evaluate the consequences of abortion may stand along the highway even if a reader can’t tolerate the message.

Unfortunately there are people in this valley whose behavior is closer to that of a terrorist than a Canadian. This is exemplified by the repeated vandalism targeted against pro-life billboards located throughout the valley.

The vandals’ intent is to bully into silence the constitutional right to speak freely about the Canadian genocide called abortion; a freedom that is protected not granted by our constitution.

I want to commend the Interior News for putting a picture of the most recent vandalism on the front cover of our local paper.

I would like to challenge the police to make this a high priority investigation because this is more than vandalism, when freedom to speak a contrary opinion is targeted, it is the beginnings of terrorism.

Betty Bandstra Smithers

Tired of Enbridge naysayers Editor: I am tired of reading in the paper that Smithers says no to Enbridge and Enbridge advertisements shouldn’t be allowed in the paper.

Whatever happened to freedom of speech?

Also, the Interior News does not just serve the community of Smithers, it’s also a paper for the community of Telkwa, which by the way did not take a stand against Enbridge.

People need to remember there are always two sides of the story and it never hurt anyone to have an open mind and see it from the opposite perspective.

Just because some people in the Smithers community said no to Enbridge doesn’t mean Enbridge doesn’t have the right to state their side.

Please do not take away my voice and say all of Smithers said no.

My family has been in Smithers for more than 50 years and we are not saying no.

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Reaching out key to recovery with brain injury Smithers/Interior News

It happened in a flash, but took Brian Stafford a lifetime to recover.

Stafford, 49, a skilled oil-field worker, fell to the ground from 50 feet up an oil rig in 1993 and suffered several physical injuries that took months to heal.

But the trauma to his brain sent him on a tortuous 10-year journey to recovery.

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month and Stafford’s message is simple.

“Please don’t label

somebody because they don’t work, find out the whole story,” he said.

Stafford speaks from experience.

Following his fall Stafford tried to go back to work, but found he couldn’t concentrate for long periods of time and his memory just wasn’t what it used to be.

Despite his best efforts, Stafford lost his job and went into a slow spiral, not quite sure what was wrong with him.

“I lost everything, my self worth,” he said with a shake of his head.

LETTERS ENBRIDGE GE ffrom A7 It really bothers me that this issue is over powering other issues that the town should be more concerned about, and why the council members during the election used Enbridge as a platform is beyond me.

This is not a municipal issue, it is a provinical and federal issue.

So if one wants to use it as part of their platform, why aren’t they in the level of government where the decision actually takes place?

What happened to fixing up our infrastructure, which by the way, will require the use of oil, second sheet of ice, more soccer fields, better handicap access and hospital issues.

Enbridge is a very delicate issue and no one should be too quick to say yes or no, it is imperative that one educates themselves fully on both sides before commiting to a final standing point, and that is what I have been doing and intend to continue to do.

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“I wanted to wake up from the nightmare and go back to work.”

But the nightmare persisted and worsened.

When asked what turned things around for him, Stafford didn’t mince words.

“When number four didn’t work I decided there was no point in number five,” he said matter-offactly.

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That’s when Stafford began reaching out, taking the first steps on his journey back.

“He’s been pretty successful in carving out a new life for himself,” service coordinator with the Bulkley Valley Brain Injury Association, Phyllis Havard said.

“He acknowledges his life isn’t the same and it won’t ever be like it was.

“His success comes in carving out a new life, finding

contentment, finding a new path.”

Although Stafford’s story is not the norm for brain injury victims, the underlying theme is common.

“Initially people just think they are going to get better and they don’t reach out because they’re just waiting to get better,” Havard said.

Broken bones usually heal within a prescribed amount of time and usually without a loss of function or capability.

But the brain is a

complicated, complex and sensitive organ and recovery from an injury is more complex and the symptoms can be long-lasting, even permanent as in the case of Stafford.

“Nobody knows how to put the brain back together exactly as it was,” Havard said.

But the perception is the brain will heal, so people wait, fully expecting to recover and during this time they don’t reach out for help to services

such as the BVBIA. Eventually, someone with a brain injury, or their family or friends, realizes they are not getting any better.

“They realize they’re having difficulty managing some of the effects of the brain injury, or some effects aren’t going away,” Havard said.

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Happiness on a different path From BRAIN on A9 Key to moving forward, Havard said, is developing coping strategies.

“There are exercises to help people strengthen their memory and cognitive exercises,” she added.

The BVBIA can also guide clients to other helpful resources, such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, as well as support groups.

In addition to impacts on memory and cognitive abilities, a brain injury can also lead to changes in personality, Havard said.

This can affect relationships with spouses, family and friends, which can lead to a sense of isolation.

Every year, an estimated 14,000 people suffer a brain injury and often go undiagnosed for some time because

the symptoms can be subtle and attributable to other sources, Havard said.

For example, persons with a brain injury can suffer from memory loss, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, sensitivity to light or sound, physical and mental fatigue and difficulty with concentration, to name a few.

“Often, right after a brain injury, a person can carry on for some time not knowing they have a brain injury,” Havard said.

Given the inherent potential for life changing injuries, Stafford noted the importance of education around safety.

“Plant the seed early,” he said.

“Wear a helmet skiing, biking, skating or boarding.”

At the same time, Stafford noted the need for the public

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“All we ask is for communication and understanding,” Stafford said.

“We all have our issues.”

Brain injuries can arise from physical trauma or due to anoxia, a lack of oxygen, or from chemical exposure, for example street drugs, Havard explained.

As for Stafford, he says he’s happier now and working at the landfill site sorting through tangles of metal gives him a sense of being productive.

He still can’t concentrate for too long without taking a break, but he’s okay with that.

“It’s a new path,” Stafford said.

“But it’s my path.”

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Smithers U17 prepare for provincial championship birth Head to head with Terrace rivals proves to be game changer

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The Smithers U17 soccer team are headed to the provincial championships after beating rival Terrace in a zone match in Terrace last week.

Smithers and Terrace have always been rivals when it comes to soccer in the north, but never seemed to find an advantage, until now. “This is our first time for the U17 team beating Terrace and going to provincials,� team manager, Bill Price said. “It’s always been a close game and this time we had the upper hand.�

Going into the weekend Smithers had all the momentum.

After making some adjustments to the roster this season, coach Chris Luther said the teams integrity strengthened and played a key roll in making it this far in the season, winning tournaments in both Quesnel and Terrace earlier in the year. “We changed up the team, we now have a

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In the first game Smithers, as usual, came out slow but it didn’t take them long to run up a two-goal lead on Terrace, with Mike Lynch wiring one from a corner kick and another from inside the 18 yard box. Keeping the pressure on throughout the second half, Smithers beat Terrace 4-1 in the first of the two games.

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With the longer season in the Lower Mainland, giving teams a lot more time to practice and gel as a team, Luther knows it will be a big challenge to come out on top, but thinks his squad is up for it. “We have to overcome one of our weaknesses and that is the first 15 minutes of the game. The other team still comes out usually much stronger than we do, we find our pace and then it’s okay, but we have to have the mental capacity to start a game full blast. “

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Business in Canada just makes sense for Holger Rudolph, who together with his wife Karin owns Rudolph’s Pure Sausage in Telkwa. Originally from Germany he worked at the meat co-op for about one year and when they closed they just felt so at home here in the valley that they decided to forge their own path by setting up a small home based business.

So with that he made the move to supply the farmer’s markets in Smithers and Terrace. That provided a bit of nostalgia for him as they’d supplied markets back home in Germany and allowed

Rudolph’s Pure Sausage - Telkwa him to create a more diverse product line that quickly won the hearts of many. Then they then set their eyes on even more and they built their location in Telkwa. When you grow up on a farm you learn many different things,” Rudolph said.

“You do many things by yourself.”

And while he’s busily creating a customer base that stretches from Burns Lake to Terrace, he’s hoping on introducing some of the more old-style German recipes as well as tailoring his sausage recipes and salamis for a more Canadian appeal. In Germany they had around 90 different kinds of sausage;

“Next year we might have much more different things,” Rudolph said. Part of his job has, occasionally been identifying other’s sausage and trying to recreate it, a process he’s had a lot of fun with.

“Basically, I can do everything with sausage,” he said. “We can create new kinds of sausages too, why not?” For example you should try their popular cranberry sticks and pork jerky. You can find Rudolph’s Pure Sausage across from BV Home Centre in Telkwa, at BV Wholesale, in Smithers, Grizzly Jim’s in Topley and soon other highway 16 locations.

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By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The BV Otters made waves recently with qualification for two swimmers to the B.C. Summer Games.

Cassandra Horning-Wandler and Adam Hartnett are heading to Surry, B.C. July 19-22 to represent the north in swimming events.

Earlier in June The Otters took part in the Terrace Invitational with some outstanding results.

Veteran swimmer Brian Dohler earned gold medals in the 50, 100 and 200 metre backstroke as well as the 200 and 400 metre freestyle event.

Dohler also won Points North male swimmer of the year, finishing his career as an Otter on a high note.

Another veteran swimmer, Luke Berarducci won big in

Terrace. Berarducci placed first in a number of events including the 100, 200, 400 and 800 metre freestyle.

Berarducci also broke a pool record while in Terrace, in the 100 metre breaststroke event.

The 13-year-old also received a AAA time, ranking him among some of the fastest swimmers in the province.

Following the meet Otters MacKinley Unruh, River Stokes-Deyoung, Adam and Nathan Hartnett all qualified for the AA provincials last weekend in Victoria, after placing high on the podium in Terrace with a number of gold and silver wins.

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By Dan Mesec

Jamie grew up in Smithers, British Columbia. Prior to enrolling at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. degree in Biology from Quinnipiac University in 2005. Based on his academic achievement, Jamie received the Tufts Merit Scholarship to attend the dental school. While at Tufts, he earned recognition on the Dean’s Honor Roll for his performance on Part I of the National Board Dental Examination.

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If you’ve been eating at Mountain Eagle Books lately you may have noticed something that will give you peaceof-mind about what you’re eating.

The provincial government’s Informed Dinning program provides restaurants and cafes with essential nutrition information.

When Janet Walford was approached by the local health inspector she thought it was a great way to improve customer service at her restaurant.

Once Mountain Eagle Books was registered, Walford was required to submit the entire menu with exact quantities of all the ingredients. Then provincial dietitians processed and calculated the nutritional vale of everything Walford serves. The usual $200 fees was waved by the government to entice restaurants and cafes

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Mountain Eagle Books now has a complete nutritional menu of everything they serve.

Dan Mesec photo to register. However, out of the dozen or so restaurants in Smithers, Mountain Eagle Books was the only one to do so.

“There are a lot of dietary things that people can do to have healthier hearts and healthier circulatory systems to prevent heart-attacks and strokes,” Walford said.

“So having something like this as a tool is

a good thing.”

Once Health BC calculated all the items on the menu they issued a copy of the findings to Mountain Eagle Books and Heart and Stroke Foundation covered the cost of reproducing the menu. Walford said whatever she can do to serve her customers better is a great idea.

“Anything that improves customer service is a good thing to do,”

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“Putting it down on paper wasn’t a really serious challenge for me.

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VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron

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he National Convention of Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada was held June 12 −16 in Sidney, B.C. Women gathered for this triennium, themed Coast to Coast – Women’s Institute Alive and Well.

An emphasis on heart and stroke focused on women’s heart health with a unique challenge to Women’s Institute members to walk across Canada, without leaving their community, by using a pedometer to track their steps during 2011.

The winner was Judy Watson of Rock

Creek, B.C. Each District took turns offering snacks from their areas: Bear pepperoni (Smithers) fruit, grain breads, crackers, wild berry preserves.

Inspirational speakers: Peter Legge, internationally acclaimed profession sional speaker; Linda Weg Wegner, workshop con consultant with the Agr Agricultural Institute of M Management in Sas Saskatchewan.

W Workshops to choose from, day tours of the area, time to attend the Sidney Summer Street Market, a grand finale - salmon dinner at Sooke along with entertainment being a loggers’ show of skills.

The fitting windup to the event was a Red Dress Gala, recognizing the symbol of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s The Heart Truth Campaign, a sea of red, truly “heart” warming.

68 B.C. registrants attended this Convention, (Fay Van Horn, Glenwood Womens’ Institute, Smithers and Wanda Mason, South Hazelton Wom-

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ens’ Institute from our area) for a total of 260 people from across Canada.

The 2015 convention is in New Brunswick.

A funny story: two women from B.C. have a memory from the convention different from all the rest.

They were staying at the Best Western and were awakened just before midnight by a noise.

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bed to see a naked man coming in their window.

When they asked him what he was doing, he replied, “Sorry, wrong room,” and strolled across to the door, exiting into the hall.

A tale to carry home.

Youth Book Club at the Library.

July book: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (preteens, teens).

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Wednesday evenings, starting July 4.

August book: The Hunger Games (teens).

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Ant season, pesky critters.

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Never mind the dictionary, I did not find them in there.

Closing with: There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

- Beverly Sills

LIFE IN AN EXPLORATION CAMP A few weeks ago, Seabridge Gold opened its exploration camp at the company’s KSM Project, located 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart. The KSM camp is the base from which Seabridge conducts the seasonal onsite exploration, geotechnical, engineering and environmental work for its proposed gold, copper, silver and molybdenum mine.

Seabridge has operated the camp for the past seven years; each year, the focus of the work is slightly different.

This year, Seabridge is ¿nalizing its mine design plan and preparing to submit its environmental assessment and permit applications in November 2012, so camp and ¿eld activities are focused on supporting these objectives.

Since mid-May, about 30 people have been living in camp. By the end of June, there will be approximately 50 people as different work projects ramp up. Most are employed by the technical experts and companies Seabridge has hired to help design and develop the proposed mine.

“What I like most about my job is seeing new country and travelling to places few get to see.”

– Tim Dodd, Geologist

If you’re a cook, you’re up at 4 a.m. getting breakfast ready for everyone. The rest of the camp residents are usually up by 6 a.m., with time to eat, pack a lunch and head out to catch the helicopter to work; many are back by 5 p.m., in time for supper.

Tim Dodd is one of the project geologists working on the KSM Project. Project geologists typically work 12-hour days, with job duties that include core logging, drill hole spotting, in sampling core, visiting drill rigs, mapping s sa and a ¿eld work. “What I like most about my m job is seeing new country and travelling lin to places few get to see. I like the challenge and reward of deciphering the c geological puzzles of the earth that were g created over millions of years. And of c course I love working outdoors,” he co shares. s Life in camp can be tough so Seabridge makes the KSM camp as comfortable m as possible ibl by b providing things like internet access, satellite radio and phone booths. This means that when people aren’t working, they have the option of connecting with their families, catching up on their emails and paper work, or just heading into the common areas to watch movies or play cards or chess.

“After a long day working outdoors, it’s good to be able to come back to camp to good food, the chance to see what’s going on in the outside world, or just to chill out in a comfortable environment,” Tim adds.

Already this year, the camp has been home to geologists, drillers, mechanics, pad builders, pilots, cooks, carpenters, labourers, environmental scientists and technicians. These men and women come from across BC to live and work on the KSM Project, sometimes for a few weeks at a time, from places like Dease Lake, Hazelton, New Aiyansh, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Telegraph Creek, Terrace and Vancouver.

With so many people, each with different roles and responsibilities, it’s hard to describe a typical day in camp because it really does depend on what you do.

Learn more about the KSM Project

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AUDITION CALL for Vivaldi’s Gloria Concert

We are auditioning for soloist parts for the

Vivaldi’s Gloria Concerts December 6 - 9th, 2012.

2012.

Auditions for soloists will be held at BVCHS the evening of June 28th.

Interested Sopranos, Altos, Counter-tenors, Tenors, Baritones, Basses, please contact Sharon at scmusic@telus.net, or 250-847-2675 for more information.

Those interested in joining the Gloria choir, please use same contact information.

VALEDICTORIAN ADIEU Tim Hollenberg and Lauren Allen, Valedictorians for the Smithers secondary school Class of 2012, offer their thank-yous and good-byes to classmates and teachers.

Percy N. Hébert photo

Shea has a forever home I

have turned the page to another chapter in this new life of mine.

Actually I turned a couple pages.

Today I managed to get the gas powered weed eater started.

Now that’s hard work.

Not starting it, but using it.

The other page that’s turned happily for me and my dog Cody is we brought Shea, a lab-something mixed-breed dog to this place.

You may have heard about the 17 dogs in Telkwa.

The dogs lived on a rural property with folks who could no longer look after them.

Puppies, teenagers and adult dogs were fed and that was about it.

No names, no human contact, that was their life.

Shea who was the mom dog, she was the

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She’s been in foster care for some months.

She’s shy and somewhat nervous.

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She lets me put on the leash and pet her.

She loves our long walks and you can be certain she didn’t turn her nose up at the special dinner I made her.

Only one problem so far, she tried to dig her he way out of the dog compound. co Made a bit of a mess me but nothing that can’t can be fixed.

Why take in a other dog you ask?

Don’t I have enough work as it is?

That part is true

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I talk to so many seniors who won’t have another dog or cat in their lives because they feel if something happens to them the animal will suffer in some way.

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What a great way to have a companion

Bonne Chance!

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Cori Dewijn has touched the

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We don’t have to be lonely because we have lost a loved one.

We need to adjust, take our mind off things and bring a warm cuddly animal into your home.

Try it, you might like it.

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By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News

After more than eight years, Crossroads Cultural Resource Management, archaeologist Rick Budhwa and his team of local residents and Wet’suwet’en Fisheries employees are back on the site where human remains were unearthed during a dig to build an interpretative centre.

“It’s hoped this process will return the site to its previous state and bring closure to the community,” Budhwa said.

“We also hope involving the community and local residents in the project will assist the community’s capacity building,” The beginning of the project dates back to 1999 when the Moricetown Band commissioned a development plan for a $5.2 million project to transform the Moricetown Canyon into a tourist destination including a cultural interpretive centre.

However, the idea was met with some concern as elders warned the plateau on which the interpretive centre was to be built was known as a former burial ground.

Disturbing graves is not a welcome occurrence in any culture and many First Nations believe unearthing

bones or burial grounds could bring ill fortune to the entire community.

The original dig befan July 2, 2004 after a protocol agreement was reached.

The agreement gave Budhwa the ability to monitor the digging of the foundation.

The result was a research operation permitting the removal of layers of dirt in sections that were then labelled and piled at another location.

The excavation unearthed a variety of artefacts, including birch torches, projectile points, stone scrappers and much more.

But two days after the dig began human remains were uncovered.

“Over 300 people died here in a nation-to-nation battle over the fishing grounds in this canyon,” Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Roy Morris told reporters in 2004.

For Budhwa, this was what he had feared and had hoped wouldn’t happen.

In the end, the Band Council agreed to move the proposed interpretative centre to the other side of the river on a higher plain where it is now and has been for several years, operating.

However, due to financial issues the piles of excavated earth have waited for years to be analyzed, documented and in some cases laid to rest until this past week.

Thanks to the help of the Wet’suwet’en Fisheries department in co-operation with the Moricetown Band Council and residents the project is now underway.

“The first part we are doing is widening the path for our tractor to get down to the river for safety issues,” Fisheries manager for the Office of Wet’suwet’en Walter Joseph explained.

“We weren’t sure there would be anything here but there has been quite a bit already.

“We expect there will be a lot of bones found and we really want to get some closure for the people.”

For Budhwa the project is already yielding great things from archeological discoveries to building relationships.

“You hear stories about the Birch torches and a lot of the stuff doesn’t preserve but we have found some great pieces,” he said.

“There is a radio carbon date of a permanent structure dating back almost 6,000 years but you can’t assume everything is of that antiquity but it’s still history and these are great finds.”

Local Moricetown resident Willie Pete was involved back in 2004 in the original dig and is very excited to be back and working with Budhwa and his team.

“This is my fourth stint and the best part is watching people find things like the small arrow heads,” he said.

See DIG on p. B2

Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs 1650 Omenica St., Hazelton, V0J 1Y0 Ph: 250-842-6780 Fx: 250-842-6709

June 18th, 2012

Sagyt ki’iim Goot agyt ki’iim Goot means “of one heart.” It speaks to the united stance of a nation. In the mid 1970s, Hereditary Chiefs and Gitxsan in general just knew this broad principle.

In meetings, the host village would set rules and say we need an outcome on this burning issue.

The tone allowed people to speak openly and with respect. The audience and guests would acknowledge the parameters and debate until they reached a desired consensus on that contentious issue.

The training ground was the feast, where protocols are consistent. As a young person, the elders watch you, as what you do reflects on you and your house group.

What they use is a thing called Yuuhlimox—they take you aside privately

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and advise you how to handle a situation next time.

As it was, in selecting a new Chief they have a lot of criteria on which to base their decisions: • Are you of that bloodline?

• Will your spouse be supportive?

• Were you trained or groomed to assume that role? (No one will openly discuss such details, as what you do speaks for itself ) • Other factors

The language they used was, he or she is fit to be Hereditary Chief if his or her diapers are on the land.

Before contact, a certain kind of moss were the diapers of the day.

Being organic, they were discarded wherever.

This also speaks to the fact that knowing the land is a key requirement.

In the mid 1950s, Gitxsan laws and protocols held precedence.

Today it is not like that. At times people will claim they are upholding Gitxsan laws, but unknowingly break a few along the way.

For this reason, the Hereditary Chiefs want to continue the work called “Inside the Gitxsan.”

This way, all is not lost in being Gitxsan.

I welcome your comments on this or any other article.

Any questions? Call the above or awilson@gitxsan.com

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Moricetown history being preserved at dig site DIG from B1 “It’s pretty exciting and ever since eight years ago I ‘m always looking at the ground and I’m definitely hooked.”

In addition to the locals and dig team working alongside the canyon, a wide variety of other people are making their way down to the dig site.

“We have people stopping by and people from the government who want to learn and understand what we’re doing,” Budhwa said.

“We also have tourists, high school students and grade students and they come out and

shake a screen and these things really resonate with people.

“We also have a tourist engagement strategy and we encourage our workers to be open and take the time to talk to people stopping by.

“After all, it’s not just about the work and the people, it’s really about so much more.”

Budhwa and his team are also sharing what they’re finding and anyone can see what each day is yielding he said.

When artefacts are found, they are documented and then brought to the Cultural Centre where they are put on display.

“The projectile points we find today will be dusted off then displayed with a sign stating where they were found,” Budhwa said.

“That’s really exciting.”

While the majority of the work still lies ahead in the next few weeks as they move from the edge of the Canyon to the location of the dig from 2004, Budhwa said they have taken all the right steps to ensure this project benefits everyone and respects the culture and people involved.

“We have a human remains policy in place that so many

similar projects don’t have and we want this to resonate with the community on a very positive note,” he explained.

“There’s a lot of earth needing to be screened that’s rich with cultural heritage and while it’s impossible to know what we’ll find we know back in 2004 it was extremely rich with deposits.”

With the project expected to take a few more weeks, Budhwa and his team are encouraging people to come out and learn and discover with them.

“We’re really focusing

on building capacity for the community,” he said.

“There’s also a closure aspect to this and it has a lot of social and cultural magnitude.

“In addition, I really believe managing intangibles is a priority and slowly the world of archaeology is bridging the gaps.”

To learn more about the current project Budhwa invites people to stop by the Moricetown Cultural Centre to find out more about the Crossroads Cultural Resource Management visit their website at www.crossroadscrm.com.

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RCMP Trip to Vickers briefs a fun-filled day During uring the week of June 11, the New Hazelton n RCMP responded to a total of 85 calls.

Of those, five were complaints made under the Mental Health Act, three of which were for persons threatening to harm themselves.

Another call causing concern was in relation to an incident where a young female was contacted through her cell phone and asked to meet an unknown male.

The RCMP are investigating the incident as the female decided to meet with the unknown male who then grabbed her and touched her inappropriately.

The RCMP are warning the public not to meet with individuals they don’t know or if they are unsure about a situation to take a friend or adult along.

On June 12, police responded to a complaint of a male breaching his no-contact condition. The female called the police and then left the home with her children and shortly thereafter, the male appeared at her home.

The police located the male in the home and arrested him and he was held in custody until he appeared in court last week.

The following day, the New Hazelton RCMP received a complaint that another male was breaching his no contact condition and was currently at a home in Gitsegukla.

The male was located shortly after the call and arrested for the breach and appeared in court in Smithers for the charge.

June 14, police were notified at 5:10 a.m. of a disturbance in Gitsegulka.

Upon arrival they located an intoxicated male who was then arrested for breaching his alcohol condition.

On a lighter note, the next day Const. Lansdowne had the opportunity to put on a bike rodeo for several youth in Hazelton area for the Learning Shop.

The event was well attended and as a result he awarded several certificates for bike safety which have been mailed to those who participated.

Finally, on June 16, the RCMP responded to a complaint of a disturbance in Kispiox.

Once on the scene they found two intoxicated brothers who had a physical fight which then escalated.

Three people were arrested and removed from the home and placed into cells until sober.

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With only a few days of school remaining, kindergarten - Grade 7 students in the immersion program at John Field elementary school in Hazelton, took a field trip to Roy and Andrea Vickers’ farm in the Kispiox Valley.

Upon arrival the students were treated to a large spread of veggies, fruit and refreshments before heading out to the various game stations.

A variety of races followed which included racing with a potato on a spoon, two people racing together holding an orange between their foreheads and an obstacle race with the students trying to slide an Oreo cookie from their foreheads to their mouths at the finish line.

Next, the group of almost 80 students were treated to hot dogs, barbecue salmon and an assortment of healthy snacks before trying a different version of

musical chairs.

In this game, when the music stopped, the participants stopped in front of two bags had to put on a wide assortment of clothing.

The end result was all the children and principal, Mark Newbery, were decked out in some strange outfits, providing entertainment for all the teachers and adults who took the opportunity to snap some pictures.

When all the clothes were packed away, the students raced off to line up for rides on a quad, sideby-side and horses.

Finally to end the day in style, the Vickers brought out the ice cream cones and Melissa McCreery provided a cake as it was her daughter, Willa Lee’s sixth birthday.

At the end of the fun-filled day the class presented the hosts with a book filled with poems they had written and a huge thank you was given to the Vickers who have provided, “ incredible fun-filled days for many years,” Madame Larson said

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ELECTION NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF LAKE BABINE NATION Date of Notice: April 30, 2012 The Lake Babine Nation is holding an election for the following ten (10) leadership positions: • One Chief • Two Tachet Councillors • Two Fort Babine Councillors • One Old Fort Councillor • Four Woyenne Councillors Key dates and Election activities are as follows: • June 4, 2012: Nomination Meetings at Woyenne’s Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Fort Babine Health Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Tachet Community Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• June 11, 2012: All Nominees must sign and file their form to signify their intent to allow their names to appear on ballots. The deadline for filing is on or before June 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. If Nominees fail to file by 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2012, their name shall not appear on the ballot.

• June 11, 2012: The Fort Babine Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Babine Interpretive Centre.

• June 12, 2012: The Tachet and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Tachet Community Hall.

• June 13, 2012: The Woyenne and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Margaret Patrick Community Centre.

• June 18, 2012: Advance Polls in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic) and Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre). The time for the advance poll voting is from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m.

• June 28, 2012: General Election with polling stations in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic); Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre); Smithers (Dzel Kant Friendship Centre)3953 3RD Ave. Smithers; Prince George (Prince George Native Friendship Centre)1600 3rd Ave Prince George; and Vancouver (Vancouver Native Friendship Centre)1607 E Hastings St. Vancouver. The time for the voting is 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

• June 29, 2012: LBN Chief and Council Elect sworn into office.

All Lake Babine Nation members participating in this election as candidates or as voters should bring their status cards with them to any election meeting they attend, as well as to the Polling Stations on Election Day. The LBN Voters List will be available for viewing only at the LBN administration office and at polling stations. Copies of this list will not be distributed to members. For further information please contact the following persons: Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer (250) 964-1016 • Fax: (250) 964-9604 Email: loreensuhr@telus.net Ruby Adam (inquiries about the Voters List) LBN Membership Clerk (250) 692-4700 • 1-888-692-3214

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Jobs allow students to earn and learn It’s official, summer has arrived and the end of school is only days away for many students anxious to begin their long anticipated summer holidays.

It doesn’t seem to matter whether the children are in kindergarten or high school, almost all of the students I spoke with had at least one plan for the summer.

The most common were camping and some kind of travel for the younger generations and work for the teenagers.

While the latter plan has been difficult to accommodate with an unusually high unemployment rate in the Hazelton’s, things are looking up for many summer students.

There are positions available with the District of Hazelton or the local Band offices and a variety of other companies but there are also more and more jobs opening up in the

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With all the mining activity in the Stewart and Bell 2 area, several students have secured interesting and well-paying jobs working in the great outdoors.

There are also many more tourist related jobs from Prince Rupert to Prince George as well as jobs in parks and forestry, especially fighting fires.

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work for the summer had already secured a job and that is impressive.

While many or even most students get a summer job to earn money, there are other benefits that come with it.

First and foremost is learning how to communicate on a different level. dif Students learn to communicate with com different generations, dif employees, em management and ma some even get the added bonus of tourists.

It also prepares students to be a part of the ‘adult society’ which can go a long way for many students.

One would also hope having a job helps them learn how to budget and save their money or at least spend it more wisely.

A few of the students I spoke with were actually saving for school and that was pretty awesome.

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working towards a goal such as buying their first car.

Bottom line, whatever the reason a student is working this summer, there

are a lot of positives and benefits and the fact many are finding work close to home is an even greater accomplishment.

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Courtney Brown & Dave Malkow July 21

Harvey Smith Sept. 11, 1940 to June 28, 2011

Memories I feel a warmth around me like your presence is so near, And I close my eyes to visualize your face when you were here, I endure the times we spent together and they are locked inside my heart, For a lone as I have those memories we will never be apart, Even though we cannot speak any more my voice is always there, Because every night before I sleep I have you in my prayer.

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Roadside surveys are set to begin around B.C. this month to continue a research project that tests for marijuana, cocaine and other drugs as well as alcohol use by drivers.

The B.C. government is spending up to $250,000 for the seventh survey of its kind in the province, part of a national program run by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.

Previous surveys have shown that in random samples, about 10 per cent of drivers test positive for alcohol and seven to eight per cent have a detectable level of

drugs in their systems.

This year’s survey is being done in the same communities as the last one in 2010: Vancouver, Saanich, Abbotsford, Prince George and Kelowna.

The roadside surveys are supervised by police and use hand-held breathalyzers, but they are for information only and won’t result in charges or suspensions.

Drivers are asked to voluntarily and confidentially answer questions, provide a breath sample and also a saliva sample using a plastic stick with an absorbent pad on the end.

Saliva samples are sent for lab analysis to detect marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other opiates,

amphetamines and common sedatives.

The test doesn’t determine if the driver was impaired by drugs, but only if there is a level detectable by the lab test.

Ottawa passed legislation in 2008 to give police authority to demand physical sobriety tests and collect blood, urine or saliva samples for drug testing, but no roadside test or legal limits currently exist for drug impairment.

B.C. Justice Minister Shirley Bond said police do have options. “Police can issue a 24-hour prohibition at the roadside if they suspect drug impairment,� Bond said. “They can also

take the driver into custody, so trained, certified police officers can conduct a very accurate drug recognition and evaluation exam and ask for blood tests to support Criminal Code charges.�

The surveys found that while alcohol use increases late at night and on weekends, drug use by drivers is more consistently found at all times and days.

The surveys were extended to Prince George and Kelowna for the first time in 2010, and the survey company found drivers more likely to agree to the interview and samples than those in the Lower Mainland.

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Owners Mika and Nick Meyer, left and their Main Street crew Ivy Watson, Belinda Jamie and Elena Goddard pose for a photo just hours after they opened their new CafĂŠ on the corner of Main Street and First Ave. in Smithers.

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Monica Kazuko Hall (Nee Tasaka) December 19, 1940 to June 14, 2012

“Grandma, we’re coming to visit!”

After a short illness, Monica left us to be with the Lord on June 14, 2012 at the age of 71 years.

Monica was born in Steveston, B.C. to Arizo and Hatsue Tasaka. She was the middle child of nine. Four brothers and five sisters made for a close knit family. In 1941, the Tasaka family endured the internment of the Japanese, where they were sent to the B.C. interior city of Greenwood. Monica met and married her Scottish love, Vince Hall in 1960. Soon after, they had their three children Brett, Jodi and Maureen.

In 1973, mining would bring the Hall family to Granisle, B.C., where Monica would work at the mines as a payroll clerk.

One of Monica’s greatest passions was the endless special times family and friends shared at Char Bay Lodge on Babine Lake.

Nana’s hot chocolates, hot water bottles, songs, laughter and loving hugs are only a few of the memories her grandchildren were lucky enough to grow up with.

In 2006, Vince, Monica and Koji moved to Smithers. Being close to family was always priority. Monica never failed to make each and every one of us feel, quite simply, “loved!”

Monica was predeceased by her dad (Arizo) in 1997, mother (Hatsue) 2006. Lovingly remembered by a loving husband of 52 years Vince Hall, son Brett (Alana), Smithers, daughter Jodi (Steve), Dawson Creek, daughter Maureen (Dean), Telkwa, Kirsty, Houston, grandchildren Riley, Daphne, Blair, Craig, Melissa, Lauren, Vince, Bailee and Calvin, four brothers, four sisters, 31 nephews and nieces and numerous special family members and friends.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Scholtz for his kindness and care.

You held a special spot in Monica’s heart along with Nancy, Karen, Pat and Doris. You are all “one of a kind!”

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 14 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Smithers, B.C.

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QUALIFICATIONS: • Have a good working knowledge of Worksafe BC and OH&S Regulations • Journeyman certification with interprovincial is required.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in forest industry.

• Good organization, planning and scheduling is required.

Maintenance Superintendent to join our team at our Armstrong Division RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Plant Manager and working in close connection with the production team, the Maintenance Superintendent will provide direction and leadership to the maintenance crew.

As an integral part of the management team, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for, the safe and efficient operations in planning, organizing and operating all aspects of the maintenance department in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 10 years’ experience in all areas of Maintenance.

• Strong management skills.

• Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety systems and programs.

• Ability to analyze data, rationalize solutions, and communicate plans.

TO APPLY: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by June 30, 2012 We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers. 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. Terms and conditions apply.

Competitive wages.

Contact: Dana Watson dana.watson@matco.ca, Fax 780-484-8800

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Farm Workers AUSTRALIA/NEW Zealand dairy, beef, sheep, crop enterprises have opportunities for trainees to live & work Down Under. Apply now! Ph:1-888598-4415 www.agriventure.com

Help Wanted 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.

Couple With Horses. Large Central BC Cattle Ranch seeks couple with horses to spend summer on range with cattle herd in the spectacular Chilcotin country. Travel trailer provided for housing. Low pay, but an adventure of a lifetime.

Alexis Creek Ranch (425) 4818451 Email: cblakey@wesmar.com EXPERIENCED Dangle Head Processor Operator needed for the Merritt area. Please call Brian at 250-378-6984 after 6:00 pm. Please fax your resume also to 250-378-6930 LOOKING for enthusiastic, driven Hair Stylists guaranteed clientele, full or part time. Apply with resume in person to Valley Oasis, 3847 2nd Ave. SUPPORT WORKER needed for adolescent with specials needs in our home. Send resume to robvv@telus.net or call (250)847-1719

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Applications are being accepted for

Evening Restaurant Supervisor Please apply within with resume 4268 Hwy 16, Smithers

JOIN OUR TEAM. LOVE YOUR JOB. At Bulkley Valley Insurance Services we love serving others, working as a team, and contributing to our community.

We are hiring a part-time (20-30 hrs/week) Auto Insurance Broker for our Smithers Branch. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and outstanding learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate: • wants a career in the insurance industry • is energetic, outgoing, and service-oriented • has excellent computer skills and a drivers license • is committed to learning and contributing to our team If you are interested, please apply by July 4, 2012 to the Branch Manager, Jill Storey at jstorey@bvis.ca or 1139 Main Street, Smithers.

Bulkley Valley

INSURANCE SERVICES

1139 Main St. 250 847 2405

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 19,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, B.C. The mine has been in operation since in September 1997 and closure is planned for 2021.

We are currently looking to add the following positions to our team.

Safety Officer Reporting to the Safety Coordinator, the successful candidate will be required to work with minimal supervision.

The responsibilities will include but not limited to: safety orientations for new hires and contractors, general workplace safety monitoring, conducting job hazard assessments, safety inspections, over seeing Occupational Health & Safety Committee meetings, attending general site safety meetings.

Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates possessing a background in safety, first aid and mine rescue.

• Work independently and safely with minimal supervision • Solid computer skills including MS Office • Previous experience in a mining or industrial setting • Must have a valid BC driver’s license

Human Resources Assistant Under the direction of the Human Resources Specialist, the HR Assistant provides administrative and technical support to the HR Section and other company departments by delivering a full array of HR functions and ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently. We are looking for someone with strong computer skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task and work independently. Experience in benefit administration, recruitment and HRIS will be considered an asset.

The work schedule for these positions is 4 days on followed by 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Clerk Typist (Casual).

General Statement of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, this position involves general telephone and front counter reception, answering general enquiries about the Town, recording service requests and handling cash receipts.

The position also includes work of a clerical nature for all departments such as overflow typing and other related duties as assigned from time to time. This is a unionized position with CUPE, Local 1570.

Qualification Include: • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.

• Solid computer experience is essential.

• A minimum of two years reception, administrative or clerical is essential.

• Must have a good command of the English language.

• Must be able to deal with the public in a polite, efficient and courteous manner.

• Must have experience in cash handling.

For complete details of this position, please visit our website at www.smithers.ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract, quoting Competition #12-09, by 4:30pm, June 29, 2012 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person but cannot be accepted by email Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 18,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following positions to join our Mine Operations team:

Blaster

Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, the successful applicant will be responsible all blasting in an open pit mine.

Duties include: • • • •

Priming, loading and stemming holes Operating a 416 loader Assisting in guarding blasts Assisting in loading an emulsion truck

Applicants require an open pit blasting certificate, have a minimum of 2 years open pit blasting experience, experience working with IKON, and hold a valid class 5 drivers license. A copy of the blasting certificate must be included with the resume. Experience operating other pieces of mine surface equipment would be considered an asset.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 4 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www. rdbn.bc.ca.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0

Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com

Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com

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NADINA TRUCK SERVICE LTD. Houston Industrial Park, Houston, BC Nadina truck is currently accepting resumes for a full time CERTIFIED BODY MAN OR APPRENTICE BODY MAN. Please send resume or apply in person at Nadina Truck. Call 250.845.2212 and ask for Henry or John.

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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Now Hiring Full-Time Front Counter Daytime Staff What you’ll love: • Flexible Hours • Health Benefits • Scholarship program • Free Uniforms • Paid Training

$10.25 per hour

Apply Now Smithers, Highway 16 with resume

JOB POSTINGS PTP ASEP TRAINING SOCIETY (See Website for Background: www.ptpasep.ca ) IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PRINCE GEORGE) QUALIFICATIONS: • At least three (3) years Supervisory Experience.

• A combination of experience and / or Post-secondary Education in: Trades and Workplace Training, Continuing and Adult Education, Business and Employment Counselling, Counselling and Helping Professions.

• Proven Administrative Skills to manage, assess and report demographic and financial information to support decisions related to client training and employment.

• Working knowledge of standard computer programs and keyboarding skills.

• B.C. Drivers Licence, insurable, reliable transportation and willingness to travel over a wide geographic area in all seasons.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and motivate staff to meet specific performance objectives within tight time frames and budget.

• Experience with First Nation communities in Northern B.C. is a definite asset.

JOB COACH {KITIMAT (area), BURNS LAKE (area)} QUALIFICATIONS: • At least three (3) years experience working in an employee training and development environment.

• A combination of experience and / or Post-Secondary Education in: Education, Health, Social Services, Trades and Trades Training, Adult and Community Education, Training and Employment Counselling.

• Demonstrated administration skills to gather and report accurate data to support client employment and training plans.

• Working knowledge of standard computer programs and keyboarding skills to input and maintain accurate client information.

• B.C. Drivers Licence, insurable, reliable transportation and willing to travel over a wide geographic area in all seasons.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet organizational and client objectives within tighttime frames and budgets.

• Experience with First Nation communities in Northern B.C. is a definite asset.

RECEPTIONIST – OFFICE ASSISTANT (PRINCE GEORGE) QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma plus three (3) years education and or experience working in an office environment • Demonstrated ability to “multi-task”, answer phones, greet people at front desk, manage mail and correspondence, etc.

• Ability to work independently to complete “as directed tasks”.

• Computer literate with excellent keyboarding skills and can operate and maintain office equipment ie.) Photo-copier, fax machine etc.

• B.C. Drivers Licence, insurable and reliable transportation.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MIDNIGHT JULY 7TH / 2012 Reply by email to: kandainc@shaw.ca Attention: PTP – ASEP Training Society Hiring Committee.

Please Provide: • Covering Letter stating position you are applying for, location and availability.

• Resume (3 pages max.)

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED • Successful candidates will be contacted by July 13th / 2012.

• Interviews will take place the week of July 16th to 20th / 2012.

• For Further Information Please Make your request via email to: kandainc@shaw.ca

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PRT Summit Nursery

Seasonal work starting immediately Apply in person at our nursery located On Skillhorn Rd in Telkwa Phone 846-5882

Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kelowna has openings for the following:

JOURNEYMAN COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN JOURNEYMAN TRUCK & EQUIPMENT PARTSPERSON These positions are permanent full-time with competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package.

Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

STORE MANAGERS AND MANAGERS IN TRAINING If you have a proven track record in management and are energetic, hard-working, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, a career with A&W may be for you. We offer an excellent compensation and incentive package.

Please send resume by email to mitch@christys.ca OR Fax to 250-275-6707 Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting Emergency Shelter Support Worker - Summer Relief Competition #292 Position Summary: The Emergency Shelter Support Worker works directly with homeless persons who are seeking shelter. . The facility is designed to serve up to nine clients at a time.

The support worker will do intake with clients, Data Entry, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry/ shower facilities, common room and staff area.

This position will consist of days, evenings, nightshift and weekends. It will also include connecting clients to other service providers and resources. Successful application will be able to multi-task, have a high energy level and provide self-care. A thorough knowledge of the community and First Nation Culture is an asset.

Qualifications: Continuing Post Secondary Education, University or have certificate/diploma in Social Service Worker, Human Service Worker, or Community Support Worker. Must have Food Safe and willing to be trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, WHIMIS, First Aid, Suicide Intervention, Universal Health Precautions and Cultural Awareness training.

Starting wage is $18/hr.

Apply with resume and cover letter (state competition # 292 on resume) to: Smithers Community Services Association 3715 Railway Ave., Smithers Mail to: Box 3759, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-3712 Email: general@scsa.ca Closing date: Friday June 29, 2012 @ 4:00 pm Job Description available by request @ SCSA or visit website: www.scsa.ca

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Income Opportunity

Trades, Technical

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

OIL BURNER Technician Plumber/GasďŹ tter, 4th Class Power Engineer required in Yellowknife, NT. Journeyperson, bondable and own hand tools. Resume: k.leonardis@ jslmechanical.com TECHS LIVE Large in Alberta!

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Trades, Technical

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman HVAC gasďŹ tter/Refrigeration Technician. Part time/on call $38.00 hour. Call 250-549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 email aslan@aslanservices.ca

EMPLOYMENT ALBERTA: Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic, Field and Shop Fabrication, Refrigeration Mechanic, Plumbers/PipeďŹ tters. Overtime and beneďŹ t Package. Email resumes to: toddw@ peaceriverheating.com Fax: 780-624-2190. Contact Todd at 780-624-4140

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Licensed Security Guard Needed

Employer Liaison Smithers

Looking for a lasting career with opportunities for growth and advancement?

Due to rapid expansion throughout BC, we are currently seeking

Employment

Progressive Employment Services Limited has an opening as of August 1, 2012 for a half-time Employer Liaison position to serve the Smithers-Houston area. Based in the WorkBC Employment Service Centre in Smithers, the ideal candidate will possess: • • • •

Experience working with employers, employment agencies, and First Nations Groups; Outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; A valid BC driver’s license and a dependable vehicle; Experience in employment program delivery, sales and marketing

This position involves promoting the Employment Program of BC to eligible employers, networking with local agencies, and assisting unemployed job seekers to ďŹ nd work.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by fax or email by July 13, 2012 to: Robin Work, General Manager Progressive Employment Services Limited Fax: (250) 567-5784 robin@pesl.ca Thank you to all who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Community Reporter The award-winning The Interior News has an immediate opportunity for a full-time community reporter, perfect for anyone looking for direct access to an outdoor lifestyle that offers mountain biking, skiing, snow boarding, Àshing, hunting and so much more.

We are looking for a talented individual, who is able to understand the challenges and rewards in a small community newspaper while meeting daily and weekly deadlines. Responsibilities will include story and photo assignments as required for the newspaper as well as various special sections in addition to maintaining content on our web site.

QualiÀcations: • Preference given to those with a journalism degree or background. • Strong work ethic, leadership skills and sound news judgement • Strong InDesign skills are an asset • Photographic Experience • You must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Black Press is Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States.

To be considered for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, three examples of your writing. and three photos :

Percy Hebert Editor Box 2560, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Email: editor@interior-news.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing Date July 27th.

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Accounting Clerk I Part Time Regular The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualiďŹ ed applicants for the position of Accounting Clerk I Part Time Regular. This position is a unionized position with CUPE Local 1570. Hours of work are Monday – Friday 20 hrs/week, except during the months of June, December and January when hours are 35 hrs/week.

The wage rate is $24.80 per hour.

General Statement of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position covers many accounting duties within the Finance department with the primary responsibility for Accounts Payable.

Other duties may include completion of the daily cash deposit, property tax and utility inquiries, quarterly utility bill preparations, monthly accounts receivable preparations and reconciling accounting sub ledgers on a regular basis to the general ledger. This position assists the Accounting Clerk II in payroll preparations and completes the payroll preparations when the Accounting Clerk II is away. This position also assists the Director of Finance and/or the Accounting Clerk III with accounting projects. As well as other related duties as may be assigned.

QualiďŹ cation Include: • Grade 12 Education plus a minimum of 2 years accounting courses and/or accounting experience. • Must have a good command of the English language and be proďŹ cient in communicating in speech and writing. • Must be able to deal with the public in a polite and courteous manner. • Tact and courtesy, combined with a willingness to accept responsibility are necessary qualities. • Must be comfortable with working with computers, be at ease when working with ďŹ nancial software and be very familiar with Excel and Word.

For complete details of this position, please visit our website at www.smithers.ca. QualiďŹ ed candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract, quoting Competition #12-08, by 4:30pm, June 29, 2012, to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person. Electronic or incomplete applications cannot be considered.

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Garage Sales

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SKEENA DECOR

New Blinds...

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Bobcat Miniexcavator and Loader service. (250)847-1835

Of All Kinds

• cleaning • repair •

Pets & Livestock

Bob Swift 250-847-3051

Equestrian

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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 30 8 a.m.

3931 13th Ave., Smithers Toys, Lego, kids books, massage table, furniture, household items, teaching resources

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMES • INDUSTRIAL

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250-847-4550 www.priorityvac.ca Kennels

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Veterinarian Services

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7 A.M. TO NOON 12 ft Aluminum boat, oak coffee table, oak TV stand, stain glass grinder, tools.

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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

It’s Garage Sale Season Call to place your Garage Sale ad with The Interior News

Feed & Hay GOOD QUALITY horse hay for sale. $3.50/sq. bale from field. $4/sq. bale from barn.

Delivery avail in BV. (250)8469690.

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Farm Equipment

Misc. for Sale

1950 8N Tractor w/bucket and blade. $2,100. 250-847-2034.

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

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NEW 10 FT. Paddle Boat, 4 seater. Reg. $1,200 - Sale $895. New 8 ft. Paddle Boat, 2 seater. Reg. $1,100 - Sale $750. Canopy’s (for boats) Reg. $120 - Sale $90 each.

(250) 845-2498 or (250) 8453255 -------------------------------------Camper brackets ‘front’. Fits Ford 08’ to 2010 $250.

(250) 845-2498 or (250) 8453255 -------------------------------------ATV 700 Midwest 2008, Black.

Reg. $7,500 - Sale $4,600. 3 month warranty. ATV 700 new 2011, red and black, 2 year warranty Astro. $6,800 (250) 845-2498 or (250) 8453255 PALOMA hot water heater, self contained, c/w water pump, perfect camp set up. $1000. (250)847-5528 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 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS for sale.

Need some extra storage or workspace?

Alpine Steel Buildings is an authorized Metallic Builder. Kelowna company with 1300+ sold. 1-800565-9800. www.alpinesteelbuildings.com STEIGERMAN APT piano, $1,400 obo. Sofa & loveseat w/2 recliners ea., 2-yrs-old, $750 obo. Birch dinette set, 4 chairs, $200 obo. 250-8473103.

WANTING to buy old tractors, any condition. Have various parts for sale. Clutch and pressure plates, engines, steering gears boxing, tires, hydraulic pumps, spools, cylinders for more. (250)846-5202

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

LEGAL SIZE filing cabinet, grey, 4 drawer, 27” deep, 18” wide, 53” tall. $75. 846-9386.

FOR SALE Track Skidsteer Cat 267B, 06 - 1680hr, A/C Cab, tracks 85%, Ser Cyc01081, Ex. condition. Peter. $34,000. (250) 845-2498 or (250) 845-7419

Real Estate

Real Estate

$100 & Under

250-847-3266

FOR THE AFTERNOON CUP...

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

$199,900

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1/2 ACRE lot, quiet location in Telkwa. (250)846-5542 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 ACREAGES at the end of Jackpine Rd, Telkwa, B.C. Nice view and exc. water supply. Power to property line. For info. please call 250-846-5354 or fax 250-846-5394

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Business for Sale

250.847.0710

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!”

Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

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NLWS Thanks the Aviva Community Fund for their Generosity

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Back Row L to R: Keith Bird, Western Financial Group Smithers Branch; Gudrun Vanderhoek, Western Financial Group Smithers Branch; Kathy Branner Western Financial Group Smithers Branch; Renee Burnett, Kitimat (This person pushed everyone in Kitimat area to vote); Gloria Campbell-Cook, Envision Ins Services Kitimat; Ron Fairall, Aviva Business Development Adviser Interior British Columbia; Mark McDermid, Aviva Account Executive Interior British Columbia; Richard Ford, Bulkley Valley Insurance Services Smithers; Dawn Mackay, Bulkley Valley Insurance Services Smithers Front Row: Angelika & Peter Langen, Northern Lights Wildlife Society Bear Rescue Facility

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Cars - Domestic

Wrecker/Used Parts

“Home of a Million Parts�

2004 Fresno Green Passat V6, gas, 93,000 km, excellent condition.

Two sets of tires, winter studded.

10,000

$

Will

HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD

Recreational/Sale

Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

3471 Old Babine Lake Road

1996 8.2 Bigfoot Camper

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(fits full-size short box pickup) Queen bed; 3 way fridge, stove/oven, furnace, toilet and shower. Well cared for. $ 8,500 250-

TENDER

INVITATION TO TENDER Sealed Tenders, plainly marked on the envelope “Tender for Operation of the Kitwanga LandďŹ ll will be received by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine at their ofďŹ ces at 300 - 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 4EI up to 2:00 p.m. local time on July 09, 2012.

2002 Jayco Eagle Summit Tent Trailer Front Storage, Dinette Slide, King/Queen Bed Slides, Outdoor Shower, Furnace, Hot Water, 3 way Fridge, Indoor/ Outdoor gas stove, Awning, Lots of Storage, Second Owners, Good Condition.

6,295

The work entails the operation of the Kitwanga LandďŹ ll from August 15, 2012 to August 31, 2014.

877-7700

SpeciďŹ cations, Contract Documents, and Tender Form may be obtained at the ofďŹ ces of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine.

250-

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and to negotiate with any bidder.

2006 26’ Topaz Touring Edition by Triple E Exc. cond. 5th wheel hitch, large hubs, 16� tires, kit slide, basement alum. slide, BBQ, Queen bed, solar panel, TV, DVD, AC, great for traveling.

$

Michael Gull, Coordinator, Works & Services Regional District of Kitimat Stikine Suite 300-4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4E1 Tel. (250) 615-6100 Fax. (250) 635-9222 1-800-663-3208

27,500 obo 250-847-9648

Sport Utility Vehicle

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KITIMAT-STIKINE KITWANGA LANDFILL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

847-4012

$

• Eco Friendly & money saving • Preserve natural resources • Save valuable land¿ll • Provide tested OEM repair parts at a fraction of the price

847-3650

250-

Recreational/Sale

Wrecker/Used Parts

Sport Utility Vehicle

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Antiques / Classics

1 BDRM close to downtown, $550/mth + util. Also loft style bachelor, $650/mth util. incl.

Ref’s. Avail. July 1, laundry.

Text 250-877-3827 or call 250847-9009 ext 102.

APARTMENTS AND townhouses for rent in Houston. $450 and up. One, two, three and four bedrooms. Call: Kathy at (250) 845-4505 or (250) 845-4131.

THREE BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. No smoking, no pets Utilities not included $900.00 per month Call 250-847-5261 Available Immediately

Rentals

Cottages / Cabins FURNISHED Cabins & Cottages, 1 - 2 rooms starting $330 week single, utilities included. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-847-3961 Glacier View RV Park check us on Facebook

Duplex / 4 Plex GREAT LOCATION, renovated ‘09, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement, N/S, N/P, avail.

July 1, ref’s. $1250/mth.

(250)847-2192 NEW DUPLEX, large, very bright, 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, F/S/W/D/DW incl., private b/y w/storage shed, N/P, N/S. $1,400/mth.

Ref’s req’d.

(250)847-3376 SMITHERS, 1 bdrm apt, close to town. $575/mth + util. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-846-5269.

Modular Homes JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,900 Double Wide Modular 1350 sq ft from $99,900 mark@eaglehomes.ca

Homes for Rent 2 BDRM, 1 bath, W/D, 1 year lease, newly reno’d, 5 min downtown, mtn view, deck, pets OK, 1000 sq.ft., main & bsmt for storage. Avail. July 1st. $1150/mth, $400 dmg – util. sep. Kim (604)836-2504 SMITHERS, 5km out, custombuilt 3 bdrm, 2 bath, W/D/F/S/DW, 15 sunny acres, N/P, N/S, ref’s req’d. Avail.

Aug. 1. (250)877-9230.

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28,000 $ 8,000

$

847-5525

250-

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

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OfďŹ ce/Retail PRIME RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease. #1 - 3767 2nd Ave. in downtown Smithers.

Extensive adjacent parking areas.

2190 sq.ft. Avail. immed. $12/sq.ft. triple net for one year lease. $11/sq.ft. for three year lease. For more info call 250-847-0831.

Suites, Lower 1 BDRM, ground level suite, incl. F/S/W/D, all util, sat. TV, internet, patio. Backed up to wooded area, fenced yard, for quiet single mature adult, N/S, N/P. Ref’s Req’d. $950/mth.

Avail. July 1. 250-847-3827 after 6 p.m.

BRAND NEW 1 bdrm, 1 bath basement suite. Separate entrance, in-suite laundry, Option to have fully furnished. Close to downtown. $950/month including all utilities,satellite,internet and furniture. Avail July 1st. N/S. N/P. 250-877-0908

Suites, Upper

2009 Jeep Commander All leather, 3 moon roofs, low kms.

Also 80s get-away van, good condition, sleeps 4, no rust.

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Invitation to Tenderers Lake Babine Nation is inviting qualiÀed contractors to submit bids for the following work at Tachet (Babine I.R. No. 25): • • •

Re-grade and re-surface approximately 3km of gravel road Construct community drainage system, including approximately 4km of ditches, 15 road crossing culverts, and 53 driveway culverts Associated civil works

Cars - Domestic

BILLETER LOFT, Short term stay, 10 min from Smithers; bright, fully furnished, private suite in a country setting, “home away from home.�

Daily, weekly, monthly rates.

(250)847-5528 www.bulkleyriver.com

2005 Ford Taurus GL 4dr sedan, only 83000 Kms. PS PB AM/FM with cassette player.

Silver ext with Grey cloth interior.

Excellent condition.

Never smoked in. $5500. 00 call Gord at 847-9459 or c.

877-0820 or. Email gordonjt@telus.net

Tenders

Tenders

Tender documents including addenda may be obtained on B.C. Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca).

2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Very clean, 4 captain chairs, auto sliding door, fully loaded, summer & winter tires on rims, 265,000 km

2,900 obo

$

847-2390

250-

2010 1500 Dodge Ram 4x4 SLT 38,000 km, New Geolander tires, comes with matching canopy.

$

28,000 obo 250-847-5162

Interested bidders must submit sealed bids marked “Bid for Tachet Community Road and Drainage Improvementsâ€? to the ofĂ€ce of the Owner’s Representative:

$

11,900 obo 250-847-4726

JANITORIAL/CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Chris Cheng, P.Eng. Associated Engineering 300-4940 Canada Way Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4M5

Canfor – Houston is currently entertaining bids for contract services for the following:

Tender Closing Date: June 22, 2012 Tender Closing Time: 2:00pm local time

Contractors are expected to supply their own equipment.

Janitorial/Custodial Services for the Canfor – Houston main of¿ce building located at 1397 Morice River Rd.

Bids must be accompanied by the speciÀed Bid Bond payable to the Lake Babine Nation.

The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Technical inquires by bidders are to be sent via email directed to Chris Cheng, P.Eng of Associated Engineering (chengc@ae.ca).

An optional site visit is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 8, 2012 at 1pm. Meeting location to be conÀrmed. Please RSVP to chengc@ae.ca by Wednesday, June 6, 2012 to conÀrm attendance.

2007 Dodge Caravan under 50,000 km, summer and winter tires, regularly scheduled maintenance, 7 pass. Sto & Go seats, A/C, power windows & doors, exc. cond., kerrykil@hotmail.com

HOUSTON - Where Safety is U

CNIB

Interested parties can contact Robbyn Emberley at 250-845-5215 to review the scope of duties prior to bidding.

All bids must be submitted no later than July 15, 2012 to: Canfor – Houston Attn: Robbyn Emberley Box 158 - 1397 Morice River Rd. Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Or faxed to: 250-845-5291 Attn: Robbyn Emberley

After 75 years of continuous service the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is still here today because we’re needed... but we’ll be here tomorrow ONLY if you care. Please give when our canvasser calls.

The Canadian Institute for the Blind B.C. - Yukon Division

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250-847-5999

NEW LISTING

$329,900

NEW LISTING

$485,000

NEW LISTING

$199,900

NEW PRICE

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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

NEW PRICE

$196,000

Real Estate

$164,900

NEW PRICE

$99,900

1449 Bulkley Drive

Lot 24 Watson Landing

5415 Highway 16 West

3983 Second Avenue

3744 Broadway Avenue

Babine Lake Frontage

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2 storey, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Bonus room, fenced yard, storage RV parking, attached garage www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n219802

2 storey, basement, 4 bedrooms High eff gas furnace, vaulted ceiling Lake front recreation, views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$349,500

mls n219860

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 32x28 workshop 1.07 acre, 2 minutes to town Chicken creek flow through

Sandra Hinchliffe

$369,000

mls n219872

Excellent location, by college 2 bedroom rancher Many upgrades, high eff furnace Raised garden, shed, fenced

Peter Lund

$249,500

mls n218639

3 bedroom, downtown area C—1A zoning res, retail, offices Includes appliances & furnishings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$128,500

mls n216307

Borders Sutherland River Park 46.9 acres, private recreation Boat access only Enjoy the wilderness here

Dave & Sonia

$339,000

mls n215692

$649,000

1394 Antler Road

15744 Old Babine Lake Rd

Walcott Road

Passby Drive, Smithers

12792 Alder Road

Suskwa Forest Road

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One level, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom 10 acres, partially fenced Solarium, deck, lots of windows Greenhouse, small barn, wood shed

Donna Grudgfield

mls n218846

157 acres, fenced & cross fenced 1 bedroom cabin with power Two year round creeks Views, level, private

Donna Grudgfield

$287,500

mls n213235

80 acres treed property Gated access for privacy Road roughed in to river 15 acre hayfield, picturesque

Donna Grudgfield

$489,500

mls n216861

5.8 acres in Silvern Estates Driveway and building site done Nice Mountain views Private from road

Donna Grudgfield

$179,500

mls n218111

5 acres, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 30x30 shop, wired and heated Barn, lots of upgrades www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$329,900

mls n218955

500 acres, river frontage 4 year old custom log home Full solar system, modern www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$439,000

mls n216685

$189,900

4975 Highway 16

924 Highland Road

4414 Highway 16, Smithers

4083 Alfred Avenue

3267 Third Avenue

3917 Third Avenue

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Fabulous view location Steps to Smithers Golf Club 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n218635

Family living at its best Great 5 acre view location Updated 3900 sf country home www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$379,000

mls n218642

High exposure location Solid 1624 sf, full basement 85x125 lot, paved parking Multiple C–3 zoning uses

Ron & Charlie

$110,000

mls n4504857

Beautiful 2 storey, 3 bedroom home 9’ ceilings, fireplace, porch, quality Immediate possession Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$380,000

mls n218456

Huge gourmet kitchen w/ island 4 bedrooms on 2nd level, 2750 sf Large master bedroom and ensuite Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$288,500

mls n217676

Great freshly updated, 2 bedroom Large bathroom, modern kitchen Large 75x125 lot, walk to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$82,000

mls n216319

$265,900

9199 Bluff Road, Telkwa

Lot 2 Morgan Road

1920 Babine Lake Road

11209 Highway 16

13 Hawthorne Ave, Granisle

4212 Mountainview Cres

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3 bedroom, 5 acres, vaults Spectacular lake & mountain views Community water system Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n217027

Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net

New 10 acre lot Treed and facing west 8 Km from town Perfect for your country retreat

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n214865

Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

55 acres, 5 minutes form Smithers Complete horse set up Hay land, barns, cross fencing Ready for your new home!

Sandra Hinchliffe

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

mls n217711

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

Bulkley riverfront 1.2 acres, high bank Modern cabin Exc Steelhead hole out front

Sandra Hinchliffe

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

mls n219256

Fam home or recreational property 3 bdrm, 2 bath, family & rec room Covered storage for boat or RV Newer windows, roof and hw tank

Alida Kyle

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n219306

Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1300 sf rancher Great location, close to pool/arena Near schools/restaurants, fenced Carport, concrete DW, apps incl

Karen Benson

mls n217567

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

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