Burns Lake Lakes District News, September 05, 2012

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Don’t miss the 69th Annual Lakes District Fall Fair & Music Festival

Fires in Tweedsmuir Park burning LAURA BLACKWELL

THE GOLDEN YEARS WIN GOLDEN MEDALS Local residents recently went to the B.C. Senior Games in Burnaby and brought back numerous medals for Burns Lake.

Brian Mills photo (L-R) Paul & Doris Jean, Pete & Marie Hiebert, Aidan Carroll and John Barth. See story on page 10.

M.P. Cullen stops in Burns Lake

BRIAN MILLS Member of Parliament for SkeenaBulkley Valley, Nathan Cullen, was in town recently on a tour of his constituents and he spoke to Lakes District News about the local economy.

"I'm really happy with the leadership around the area right now. Both on the First Nations side, town council, and the regional district. I think people are looking and working to diversify the economy. I'm optimistic about the mill, I think the timber is there, but ultimately it's a decision the [mill] owners have

to make in challenging conditions. I think the shock and tragedy of the mill has sharpened everyone's attention. The amount of mining exploration in the region is hopeful. Bringing those mines to fruition is always a challenge, but people believe in this place so they're willing to fight to create jobs here. On a larger scale the region has to do a better job of promoting itself more broadly, and acting like a region.

What he means by this, Cullen said, is that with so many communities from the interior to the coast experiencing More on page 3...

September 9th is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day

The fire burning by Atna Lake, just west of Morice Lake, approximately 84 kms. from Houston caused by lightening is still a burning.

Firefighters have created a contingency line, or a place to work from if the fire should spread east.

All of the fire's growth has been within the Morice Lake Provincial Park, the majority of the fire's growth has been up towards steep rocky bluffs.

The fire management plan for the park details that fire should be allowed to burn and not be suppressed. This fire management technique is "modified response", which means that officials take into account that fire is a natural part of the forest life-cycle.

Fire returns nutrients to the soil and results in new growth as well as creating preferred habitat for many wildlife. Fire also has cleansing properties by removing the build up of fuels, which creates a natural firebreak for future fires.

The fire East of the Dease River near Boya

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Lake Park is approximately 3500 hectares and is still considered active and firefighters have successfully contained the fire. The northeast flank of the fire is currently uncontained and is being monitored. This area is being patrolled by air to assess the fire against established trigger points.

This fire was also caused by lightening.

Lindsay Carnes, fire information officer, Northwest Fire Centre said, "Both of the two large fires in our area have received some precipitation in the past week, but are not considered out."

As far as the fires in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, according to Carnes the fires burning previously, two were put out and four are still burning within modified response, meaning they are allowed to burn within the parameters, but they may bring in some suppression to contain them.

Three of the four fires are very small, the largest of the four is two hectares.

All are being monitored and Carnes said for this time of the year they will probably burns themselves out given the recent precipitation.

Sept. 9 Is FASD Awareness Day

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Wanted NDP aims to stop Enbridge Canada wide TOM FLETCHER

PHILLIP LYONS RCMP are asking the public for their assistance in locating Phillip Lyons who has a Canada Wide Warrant for his arrest.

Phillip Lyons, 36 years old. He has a lengthy and versatile criminal history. Lyons is known to the Oka-

NDP leader Adrian Dix announced that if he becomes B.C. premier next spring, he will withdraw from the federal-provincial review of the pipeline that is currently underway, and launch a "made in B.C." review of the pipeline.

If that doesn't result in rejection of the project the NDP opposes provincially and federally, Dix said the B.C. cabinet would have the final say. And if Prime Minister Stephen Harper tries to overrule the province, the battle would shift to individual provincial permits required for river crossings and wildlife corri-

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dors in B.C., he said.

Dix and NDP environment critic Rob Fleming said the B.C. Liberal government's decision to cede control over environmental assessment to Ottawa, and then present no evidence at the federal hearings, left the province out of the discussion.

Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake have announced pre-conditions of pipeline and tanker safety, and provincial officials are scheduled to cross-examine Enbridge before the federal review panel makes its recommendation to the federal cabinet next year.

Dix emphasized that

the B.C. cabinet can overrule its own environmental review, just as the federal cabinet can. A provincial review of technical issues would have to be carried out to justify refusing provincial permits, he said.

Lawyer Murray Rankin was hired to advise the B.C. NDP. He said the joint review agreement with Ottawa allows B.C. to give 30 days notice and opt out, and the existence of the agreement shows that B.C. does have jurisdiction over whether the pipeline proceeds.

Dix said he wants to return B.C. to separate federal and provincial reviews of major proj-

School is in session for another year CONTRIBUTED Another school year is here and the enrolment for the 2012-13 school year in B.C. is 534,691 estimated full-time public school students this September, compared to 540,696 for the September 2011 estimate (6,005 fewer students).

Since 2000-01, there has been a decrease of more than 63,000 students 58,962 estimated English Language Learning (ELL) students - 202 fewer than last

B.C. had 30 or fewer students.

In 2011-12, 99 per cent of classes had 32 or fewer students, a total of 4,485 classes had 15 or fewer students in 2011-12.

There were 259 more full time equivalent education assistants in 2011-12 compared to the year before, bringing the total to 9,037.

Estimated operating funding to school districts is a record $4.725 billion this year - a $4-million increase over 201112.

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M. P. says ‘Never waste a good crisis’ "When this line was first purposed seven or eight years ago, I did a little tour and really tried to encourage councils and business leaders to insist that there is access to that line, and that never came to be.

My sense now on talking to people from Houston, Smithers, Burns Lake, Fort St. James is that [this is the time to be] making a unified pitch, making a real hard pitch at Canadian National Railways and at the government to say 'give us access to this amazing resource, so that we can

fill containers with things we make [prefab houses for instance] and put people to work," he said. "Distance is always the problem. This line eliminates that distance but only if we have affordable and reliable access to it."

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Separating oil from manure

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Former Canfor and Finning CEO speaks Hot on the heels of four high-profile Liberal MLAs announcing they are not seeking re-election, former Canfor and Finning CEO Jim Shepard started a province-wide tour yesterday extolling the virtues of Premier Christy Clark.

“If the media could see what I see (with Clark) day-to-day, they’d sing (her) praises to the heavens,” Shepard said during a media scrum in Prince George.

Shepard, who served for one year in the premier’s office as a policy advisory to Clark, is fronting a group called Concerned Citizens of B.C. Its goal is to unite the right wing in the province in order to ensure the NDP don’t form government next May. Shepard spent the day in Prince George yesterday meeting with business and community groups, drumming up support and money.

“There’s no question that the right-wing coalition has been injured by the start-up of the provincial Conservatives,” he said.

“Political history in British Columbia you either have a socialist party like the CCF or the NDP in power or you have a rightwing party like the Socreds or the Liberals. It’s either one or the other.”

A split on the right, as with the emergence of the provincial Conservatives, often leads to an NDP government.

Shepard says his group is spreading the

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message to right-wing voters who might want to vote Conservative “making sure that they understand that it’s absolutely vital that the right-wing coalition stays together to keep a free-enterprise way of life here in British Columbia.”

The group will launch an advertising campaign comparing the track record of the past 10 years of the Liberal government with the 10 years of NDP government in the 1990s. They will also be focusing their attention on NDP leader Adrian Dix. “Adrian Dix is very, very quiet,” he said. “He’s like the new kid on the block, he’s as pure as the driven snow. His plan is to tip-toe into the premier’s office.”

The Concerned Citizens of British Columbia are going to force him to stand up to the same scrutiny that the premier undergoes when they are in office.

“When the election comes, it’s going to be ‘what premier do you want?,” he said. “Adrian Dix? Let’s have a good look at him. Let’s look at his record. What do you like about him? What do you not like about him? Just like we’ve been doing with Christy Clark for the past 17 months.”

In addition to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s announcement Wednesday that he will not be seeking re-election, George Abbott, MLA for Shuswap and Minister of Education; Mary McNeil, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek and Minister of Children and Family Development; and Chilliwack MLA and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier John Les announced they would not be seeking re-election.

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I was as surprised as anyone to hear about the plan by this newspaper’s owner, David Black, to begin regulatory work on an oil refinery for Kitimat.

I’ll leave it to others to comment on the practicality of that plan, and whether it would make the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project more acceptable to B.C.’s government and population. Black Press news coverage, columns, letters to the editor and other reader comments are not affected by this project, and there has been a range of views expressed already.

Whatever the merits of the refinery idea, it has advanced the debate over pipelines and the place of oil in our society. And that’s a good thing, because as someone with a basic knowledge of chemistry and some experience in oil refining, I have noticed a lot of ignorance about the subject.

Today I’d like to address some of the main misconceptions, which have been exploited by some opponents. The first one is oil pollution in general and how it gets into the environment.

A global study by the Smithsonian Institution in 1995 calculated the amount of oil making its way into oceans this way: Big tanker spills accounted for 37 million gallons a year, about five per cent of the total marine oil pollution identified.

By far the largest source was oil runoff from land into drains, from oil changes, municipal and industrial wastes and other sources: 363 million gallons. Bilge cleaning and other routine ship maintenance added 137 million gallons, four times the tanker spill average.

Air pollution from vehicles and industry deposited hydrocarbon particles equal to another 97 million gallons; natural seeps added 62 million gallons; offshore drilling discharges accounted for 15 million gallons.

So that’s the first thing to understand. It’s not tankers and pipelines doing most of the polluting. It’s you and me.

Then there is the propaganda about greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands crude. Actor Robert Redford is one of the highest-profile pitchmen for the false notion that “tar sands” oil generates three times the greenhouse gases as conventional oil.

The facts are clear. The most widely cited source is a graph prepared

by Cambridge Energy Research Associates, which shows that 75 per cent of greenhouse gases from all types of crude occur when the gasoline, jet fuel and diesel are burned by the end user.

Yes, there are variations in emissions on the remaining quarter. Emissions from mined oil sands crude are slightly higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude. The most greenhouse gas-intensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conventionally drilled.

Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated.

Two U.S. environmental groups, including the one fronted by Redford, have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines. False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades.

The Trans-Mountain pipeline has been carrying crude from Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state for more than 60 years. It has periodically carried heavy crude for 40 years, and diluted bitumen for 25 years.

Some of that crude is refined in Washington and the gasoline and diesel barged up to supply B.C. gas stations. And of course Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and all other B.C. islands depend on marine fuel shipments.

And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Will be operational by November LAURA BLACKWELL Mike Hoefer, regional director of capital planning and support services for Northern Health, said,

"The nurse's residence that has been moved to its new location will be operational, we are hoping by Nov. 1."

He went on to say, "Where the building is located at the moment is the final location of where it will be when the new hospital is built."

The old spot is the area the new hospital will be built. The old hospital will stay in place until the new

Endako Mine shut down for two months LAURA BLACKWELL According to Jocelyn Fraser from Thompson Creek Metals, Endako Mine will stop mining for a few months, that is removing new material from the open pit, at Endako. Rather than mining, they will process stockpiled material. This keeps the mill running and provides jobs for the 360 people still working at Endako Mine.

She added, "The low molybdenum prices are definitely a factor in our decision and the challenge of the low price has been exacerbated at Endako by lower than anticipated ore grades and recovery.

Processing the stockpiles gives us a way to control costs during this period when molybdenum prices are lower than we have seen for some time."

Last month, 17 permanent employees were given temporary lay-off notices. And between June and July, a total of 40 temporary workers were let go.

About 20 of these people have now been hired at the nearby Mount Milligan project.

hospital is up and running and at that point it will be torn down and that area will become parking, landscaping and access to the new hospital. The ambulance station will stay exactly where it is located now and the hospital will be built around it.

Hoefer added, "At the moment there are no local people employed in the site prep."

The site preparation work for the Lakes District Hospital and health centre replacement project was awarded to Yellowridge Construction Ltd. from Port Moody, B.C. Yellowridge Construction began work on Aug. 7 and will finish this fall.

A request for proposal is out and has been short listed.

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Editor: Re: Correction non-status I was shocked and very hurt to read the letter to the editor regarding Burns Lake Band in the Aug. 22, 2012 edition of the Lakes District News.

I feel as passed non-status Indian woman, I am being slandered again.

It took one Cree woman to take this Indian Act discrimination to court and won the court case throughout Canada.

The government had to remove all laws of discriminatory which included the Indian Act which discrimination against Indian women. The Canadian constitution states Indian, Inuit, Metis all have rights to be reinstated back to their original bands without discrimination not band members protocol as stated. The women and children moved back with Bill C-31 funding for houses, education and medical. After decisions to move back it became an issue, "Where are those non-status going to move to on our reserve?”

Thousands of women were effected by it and I am one of them. I am 72 years old.

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came non-status women by department of Indian Affairs:1. By marring second world war veterans who lost status while in war for five years fighting for freedom in Canada. The aboriginal veterans have no place to return to, they became displaced persons.

2. Trapping, fishing and hunting off reserve to their territories. 3. Finding jobs off the reserve to survive.

I married a second world war veteran, I am Wet'suwet'en and he is Wet'suwet'en, not nonFirst Nation as stated. I lived in Telkwa, raised six children off reserve.

It made us determined to be strong, self independent and survive. I received a letter from the department of Indian Affairs four months after the marriage along with $27 (band fund revenue) and a blue enfranchisement card which stated I am no longer an Indian, not to trespass on the reserve, to visit my family and not to hunt or fish. I did not receive $500, case of liquor as stated. You stated our culture and traditions, you're not following protocol, to use your late father on wrong informations, to slander all former non-

Our bumpy roads are embarrassing Editor: Is it just me, or is anyone else in town absolutely appalled and embarrassed as they bump along our streets doing business throughout their day?

It's like riding a hay wagon through Clem Kadiddlehopper's barn yard.

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status women.

The Wet'suwet'en Nation start from Hagwilgate to Burns Lake as the boundary line. One dialect.

It took eight daughters of Burns Lake Tom to clear land by hand in 1914. The railway tracks were going through, my grandfather had one hugh log house by the lake where he raised all eight girls and two boys.

We were told all these histories. My aunt married a non-Indian man and became non-status women and descendants was referred to on this letter.

They're all Wet'suwet'en.

All bands and aboriginal members should teach the genealogies to the younger generations. Where our ancestors originate from.

And we are all the descendants. Usually our ancestors are buried where they originate from. It's very important to update the members to eliminate any discomfort to elders.

We are finally at peace with acceptance of my band and family, working together as an elder.

I feel I can not sit back and let this kind of statement to the public, it made me feel better to make a correction.

Thank you, Hereditary Chief Gillaghan, Rita George

Editor: I'd like to answer to last week's letter, Aug. 22, on "More communication with chief and council."

First and foremost. I believe the letter was misrepresented.

If I have something to say, I don't or won't hide behind someone else to voice my opinion. I'm not afraid of what I have to say when it comes to my livelihood and for others who share my beliefs.

I must say that, quite frankly, I'm sick and tired of people who want to run for chief and council. They are the very people who are also dividing the community. I feel there is such a feeling of unease, hatred, hate mail and down right evil glares. And, more importantly, prior to the new chief and council, I've resided on this band for 19 years. I have never been to a meeting with previous chief and council. Is it wrong? You bet it is.

However, the biggest flaw to this letter is the failure to explain how Indian women really lost their status and how Bill C-31 was introduced to reinstate women who lost their status because they married a

non-Native person.

Although many First Nation women regained their status, there continues to be discrimination since there is a provision that; women who applied for reinstatement after 1985 could not get back their status, while those prior to 1985 could regain their status according to section 12.

While the government passed these rules that continue to discriminate, our own First Nation people add fuel to the fire by not recognizing Bill C-31 First Nation people. I believe in equality. Equality is recognizing Bill C-31 people, recognizing that we have always had to follow the Indian Act and that we all struggle to live up to their dictatorship. We don't need more dictators within our own kind.

We have been oppressed and given designated lands since the first Europeans who discovered Native people in North America.

In reference to the statement that our people accepted $500 and x amount of alcohol. Rubbish. Why are you trying to instill and promote more discrimination and prejudice?

Fact - there was prohibition that disallowed Native people to drink prior to 1960. Why would the government violate its own laws? And last, to answer to this letter, Bill C-31 introduced in 1985 introduced one of three changes other than reinstatement.

It was the ability for First Nation people to develop and apply their own rules 'governing membership.'

If membership is a big issue and I tend to agree with band members that: band members should have a say in who becomes a band member. But again, it's been in the failure of the previous chief and council who did not make and pass its band membership bylaws. So, in retrospect, your grievances are aimed at the wrong people.

Truthfully, I would like to see peace and harmony.

I want a sense of community. If you feel that you've lost something, just think about our history as Native people. We've always been governed by the Indian Act. You've heard it many times. I'll just repeat it INAC loves it when we fight. It keeps them in control. Don't let them win.

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Request for proposals short list for new hospital in Burns Lake

Plans for Burns Lake’s new hospital. (Below) Upper level and lower of Burns Lake’s new hospital. All these plans are available for viewing at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako office, upstairs.

Three qualified teams have been short listed to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the competitive selection process to design and build the Lakes District

Hospital and Health Centre Replacement project.

Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, “Reaching this RFP milestone for the new hospital means

that additional jobs and economic activity are close at hand for a community still recovering from tragedy.

This hospital will serve as a symbol of hope and renewal and is an

important early step in building a new future for Burns Lake.”

In total, 11 designbuild teams responded to the equest for qualifications (RFQ). Following evaluation of the responses received, three teams were short listed: Bird DB Construction Inc., PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. from Richmond, and Stuart Olson Dominion and MCM from Vancouver.

Northern Health expects to choose a preferred proponent and award a contract in spring 2013, with design-build activities commencing immediately thereafter. The replacement hospital is expected to be completed by the summer of 2015.

The replacement hospital will house up to 16 beds, provide acute care and emergency services, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory and a pharmacy. Facility space is

planned for the delivery of public health, home and community care and rehabilitation, as well as mental-health and addictions services.

The space will include administrative and logistical services.

The total project cost of the replacement hospital is up to $55 million. Funding will be cost-shared by the B.C. government and Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District.

“The people of Burns Lake and area have been following this project closely since it was announced. They’ll be pleased to learn that progress is being made with the RFP shortlist selection,” said John Rustad, MLA, Nechako Lakes.

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The OCP development process is an opportunity for the local community to play a greater role in determining how the Southside develops in the future. Public input is very important to ensure that the document reflects the community’s concerns, values, and goals for the future.

Open Houses have been scheduled for the following dates:

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An exercise of unity HENRY WASHINGTON JOHN NEUFELD We have always considered ourselves, first, as followers of Jesus Christ.

Nevertheless, we acknowledge that there are many different kinds of groups with massively varying points of view on the practice and theology of the Christian Faith. To many it seems the only way to obtain unity amongst these varying groups is to water down one’s practice and theology to a place where it is unrecognizable as an expression of Biblical Christianity.

After much discussion and prayer we have come to the conclusion that although we are both very conservative biblical Christians with different points of view we also have a great friendship. Our churches, Burns Lake Community Church and Burns Lake Pentecostal Church, also have much more in common than there is to divide us. The greatest common denominator is the belief that God rules in our day to day life (his kingdom) and that we were all tied into the Head of His Body, His son Jesus Christ.

After consultations with our respective

church leaderships and then with all who attend our two churches we have decided to gather together in the same place for a period of three months as an exercise in Christian unity and fellowship. We are not merging or amalgamating. We are just going to be together and get to know one another much better.

Pastor Neufeld and

Pastor Washington will share the teaching duties on Sunday.

We are going to meet at the Pentecostal Church but a new sign will be put up for the duration of our time together that will describe our combined fellowship. We are excited at the prospect of a new adventure and we look forward to this expression of Christian unity,

if only for a season. All are welcome to join us. We will start joint services on September 16th and wind things up some time in December.

We do this remembering how Jesus prayed that all who received him would be “one” as he and the Father were “one”. We look at this as a small start as we seek his blessing.

Amen.

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The Lakes District is home of a number of free recreation sites, trails and parks and these facilities are used extensively by local residences throughout the summer. The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS) is a nonprofit society that cares for 27 recreation sites, 7 trails and two parks. This year, $50,000 was raised to operate the program which includes two employees who maintain the sites. This is a program that BLCF sponsors, and has sponsored extensively since the inception of LORS. This year BLCF donated $40,000 to LORS. However, for LORS to continue past 2012, new funding sources will be required. If you use these sites and wish to see the current level of maintenance continued, please stay tuned to learn how you can help keep LORS viable.

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BLCF plans to continue to support LORS, but may not be able to shoulder the majority of the costs in the future due to the reduction of timber supply.

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CONTRIBUTED The Burns Lake Community Forest (Comfor) donated $20,000 to the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society (LORS) last week, the final installment of their 2012 commitment to the region’s trails, recreation sites and provincial parks.

The Comfor board also voted to continue with administrative duties as approved in the past.

In a 2011 decision the Comfor board had voted to provide Lors with up to $40,000 per year until 2013 with the caveat that Lors would receive this money only if their fund-raising efforts were unsuccessful. They also continued their support of Lors by approving Comfor staff time for coordination, and other administrative duties until the end of the contract year in September of 2012.

The Lors board was able to raise $21,500 this year from other sources and had previously received $20,000 from Comfor. Last week they applied to request the remaining $9,423 anticipated expenses remaining to finish off the year.

It was stated that, due to Comfor’s recent restructuring, the Comfor board wished to review their operations and finances before committing to the promised Lors assistance for 2013.

“We are very grateful for the support Comfor has provided since 2002, both financial and in-kind,” says Lynn Synotte, Lors president.

“But we are very concerned about the future of this region’s Recreation Sites, Trails and Parks.”

Synotte went on to explain that funding sources that sponsor on-going maintenance projects are dwindling and it has been a struggle to find dollars to support the maintenance of the 27 Recreation sites, seven trails and two parks. The society needs approximately $50,000 a year to finance the projects.

The province continues to support the sites and trails with some funds, supplies, monitoring and administrative support but face very restricted budgets.

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Also in the picture from Lors board is Herb Neville, Bernice Magee, Barb Skillan, Bill Chapman and Albert Gerow, Comfor alternate board member. and Area E donated were decommission- create economic oppor- the province and ev$6,000 grant-in-aid this ing recreation sites and tunities, tourism and a erything’s on the table, year but these funds are provincial parks in this healthy lifestyle for our from whether we will not for on-going proj- area. A large meeting community. Today, Lors continue to take on this ects. of concerned commu- employs two contrac- responsibility and, if so, The recreation site nity stakeholders met tors and has six volun- where will the funding program was instituted in June of 2002 and, al- teer board members. come from?” many years ago for fire though the off-loading The Lors board will But, she notes, “I honprevention and environ- of these responsibilities meet with representa- estly don’t know how mental protection by was a hot topic, it was a tives from the Nadina/ long we can continue to encouraging people to done deal.

Skeena Recreation Dis- operate like this. “ camp and light fires in After this meeting, trict in September to One of the recreationdesignated areas.

Lors was formed to take decide the future of the al sites is Kager Lake, In 2002 the Minis- over the maintenance of local sites. which alone had 1,400 try of Forests, Lands these areas. These sites “We have one year visitors in the month of and Natural Resource, impact a large area and left on our contract with June.

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has taken in approximately $750,000.

In total we have given out to Babine Forest Product workers, $458,000.

Included in that amount, those who felt financially threatened were encouraged to apply for extra financial help and almost all received help without question.

Even if some applications were questionable, in the beginning we thought not to question an applicant too much, due to the already high stress levels everyone carried. Approximately 25 - 30 per cent of the employees have asked for extra financial aid and been given financial aid.

Knowing that a lot of donations compassionately come forth mainly for the burn victims and that the fund had grown so large, we felt compelled to give each burn victim $10,000 (which is included in the total amount given out).

We certainly hoped that this would lift their spirits and faith in our community of fellow men and women.

Now, seven months later, we have $292,000 left in the fund and the BLTFS board is now wanting to take the approach to disperse the remaining funds to only those who have become destitute due to terribly unforeseen circumstance. The few who have slipped through and can not receive any kind of assistance what-so-ever.

Also to the employees who have not found work by the time their unemployment claim runs out.

Due to this fact, the board will be strictly enforcing the criteria that is in place. A copy of the criteria can be found on at www.burnslaketragedyfund.org. Applications that are not filled out completely, such as all household income recorded on the application, will not be considered.

Do make every effort to be frugal, so we can have funds available for your fellow co-workers who are in extreme need now and further down the road.

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comprehensive children’s vision exam includes tests performed in a routine eye exam, plus additional tests to detect learningrelated vision problems. These extra tests may include an assessment of eye focusing, eye teaming, and eye movement abilities (also called accommodation, binocular vision, and ocular motility testing). Also, depending on the type of problems your child is having, we may recommend other testing, either in our office or with a children’s vision and/or vision development specialist.

Vision therapy - If it turns out your child has a learning-related vision problem that cannot be corrected with regular glasses or contact lenses, then special reading glasses or vision therapy may help. Vision therapy is a program of eye exercises and other activities specifically tailored for each patient to improve their vision skills.

Vision and learning disabilities - A child who is struggling in school could have a learningrelated vision problem, a learning disability or both. Vision therapy is a treatment for vision problems; it does not correct a learning disability. However, children with learning disabilities may also have vision problems that are contributing to their difficulties in the classroom.

After your child’s comprehensive vision exam, we will advise you about whether a program of vision therapy would be helpful. If we don’t provide the services we believe your child needs, we will refer you to a children’s vision specialist or education/learning specialist who does.

Source: Learning-Related Vision Problems article by AllAbout Vision.com. ©2009 Access Media Group LLC.

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Logger sports Sunday Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. at the 69 Annual Lakes District Fall Fair & Music Festival.

Men’s Night golf Every Wednesday at Carnoustie Golf and Country Club.

VILLAGE OF BURNS LAKE

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Seven local residents of Burns Lake took part in the B.C. Senior Games in Burnaby this summer. And they all did pretty well. Aidan Carroll took part in the cycling and indicated he was happy with his times. “I had better times than anything I’ve ever done in training, so I was pleased with that,” he said.

Paul and Doris Jean competed in cribbage and said that the secret to the whole thing was meeting a lot of nice people and making friends. Pete and Marie Hiebert achieved a gold medal in cribbage after two days of competition with 48 teams. “It didn’t take us long,” joked Marie.

John and Sandy Barth did battle with the athletes in track and field. Sandy earned two silver medals and John came home with a bronze. But it’s the participation, says John, that really counts.

“For me especially, since I’m not a highly trained athlete, this is not something I did growing up, in fact, the first time I ever threw a javelin was about four years ago when I started preparing for the senior games; it’s about participating and trying to do a little bit better every year, having fun and the comradeship of competing, that’s what it’s all about.

Both Sandra and I just love the

senior games. They’re really fun, good competition, but also good sportsmanship, good camaraderie, people cheering one another on, encouraging one another to do the best each person can do. This was the 25 anniversary of the B.C. Senior Games so it was quite a big celebration,” said Barth.”

“There were about 3,600 participants from all across B.C. One of the things that’s fun about the senior games, because we’ve been going for five years now, is that you tend to meet the same people each year from all across the province. So we’ve made friends from Williams Lake and Kamloops and Vancouver Island that we look forward to seeing once a year at the senior games and that’s the only time we see them, but each year when we finish up the events, we look forward to seeing them again next year.”

Anyone over 55 is welcome to compete, and you must provide your own accommodations, but some assistance with travel costs may be available from the senior games society.

“You have to find your own accommodation,” said Barth.

“Some bring fifth-wheels or campers.There is some financial support from the B.C. Senior Games Society who get funding from the province of B.C. so seniors get some help for their travel costs. The B.C. govern-

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ment has been really very generous in supporting the B.C. Senior Games. The minister of sport is always at the opening ceremonies and lights the torch.”

And participating is as easy as contacting the B.C. Senior Games Society, said John.

“We have about three or four meetings a year, usually in Houston and if people are interested, they can come to the meeting. We typically start putting up posters in April or May each year so there are posters an signs up around town or a people can also get on the senior games website so you can also register that way. But the best way is to talk to someone who has participated an find out why people like to go and why it’s fun. It’s an athletic competition but it’s also a bit of a party.”

“There is a banquet for 3600 seniors and I think Burnaby had 1,500 volunteers. The banquet was in the hockey rink in Burnaby for all those people. It was a full hot meal with roast beef and salmon and vegetables, mashed potatoes and salads, coffee and dessert, with lots of fun. It’s a great event and it helps seniors stay motivated to keep active and to lead healthy lifestyles, and to be mentally alert and in a positive frame of mind. The oldest participant that I saw in track and field was 93 years old,” he concluded.

EARLY REGISTRATION (before August 31, 2012) $65 REGISTRATION (after September 1, 2012) $75 includes green fees, steak dinner, door prizes, WFN golf towel & golf ball

Proceeds of this event will go to the Youth & Elders Christmas.

To register contact Rhonda Brown, event coordinator at 250-698-7307

GOLF SCOREBOARD: Men’s Night Results August 29, 2012 - 36 Golfers Sponsored by: Jim’s Ultra Auto 0 to 16 Flight Low Gross: 1. Doug P. 35 2. Dave K. 39

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KP #2: KP #6: Birdies: Brian S., Brian A., Doug P., Owen P., Chris P., Randy M. Back Nine Birdies: George, Brian S., Tom B., DT, PD Other: Doug P., Pete C., Jim P., Dallas Hidden Hole #4: Blaine H., Jesse F.

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Indoor PlaySpace This program for children ages 2 to 6 years old will be opening in late October or early November 2012.

Location: Muriel Mould Neighborhood of Learning Gym. Please visit our Facebook page and website for updates on dates and times for the Indoor PlaySpace program.

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Welcome

...to the 69th Annual Lakes District

Fall Fair& Music FesƟval September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012 “It’s A Family A-Fair”

President’s Message Howdy friends and neighbours!

2012 is upon us, and another Fall Fair.

September 7th, 8th, 9th are the dates, and boy do we have a show for you!

Those of you who attended in 2011 found out what a great Fair this hard working committee can put on in the Lakes District.

All events last year will take place again except for the Barnyard Olympics. We would like to thank Derek Feldmann for his past efforts of work, and sponsorship to the Olympics over the years.

FRIDAY

Fame & Fortune Night!!

Teen Tractor Pull

Idol Contest

Fall Fair Idol

Weekend Family Pass $4000

Teen Dance

One Day Family Pass $2000

Bonfire

Weekend Camping $1000

Fun for Kids of All Ages!!

For children under 12 years:

Sea Park For children 12 and over:

The Horse people have come together and plan to have many surprises for the public.

Tiki Climbing Wall and Radical Run

Look for Mr. Lego Man, and his outstanding collection of approx. one million pieces, and the kid’s wood construction tent.

SATURDAY:

There’s a great line up of entertainment, the Children’s Festival, Commercial Booths, food vendors along with the Roast Beef Dinner Saturday night.

Children’s Festival

So mark this fair in your calendar, and plan to attend. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Richard Cannon President Lakes District Fall Fair Association

Fall Fair

Pancake Breakfast

Team Penning Gymkhana Livestock Show Heavy Horse Stock Dog Trials Music ~ Entertainment & much much more!

SUNDAY Events: Pancake Breakfast Horse Show Logger Sports Petting Zoo Stock Dog Trials Heavy Horse Competition

The Fall Fair Association would like to thank LD News for partially sponsoring this page.

Saturday, Sept. 8: FALL FAIR DINNER & FAMILY DANCE Enter to win 2 round trip tickets from Smithers to Vancouver when you buy the Traditional Fall Fair Dinner (5:00pm) Donated by Hawkair

FAMILY DANCE Mainstage at 6:00pm With the Tweedsmuir Fiddlers

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69 Annual Lakes District Fall Fair & Music Festival th

September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012 at Eagle Creek Fairgrounds, 2km south on Hwy 35 via Eagle Creek Road “It’s A Family A-Fair”

Friday - September 7th FAME & FORTUNE NIGHT 6:00pm ................... Teen Tractor Pull

8:00-10:30am........Pancake Breakfast 9:00am ..................Light Horse Show - Lower Riding Arena (Hosted by Northern BC Quarter Horse Association)

8:00-10:30am..........Pancake Breakfast

6:00pm ................... Stock Dogs, Beginners Class ................................ Main Rodeo Arena 7:00pm ................... Fall Fair Idol - Main Stage ................................ Cash Prizes 8:00pm ................... Exhibit Hall closes

MAIN CONCESSION OPEN ALL DAY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY

10:00am-3:00pm ..Exhibit Hall Open

9:00am ....................Small Animal Judging

11:00am ................Loggers Sports

9:00am-1:00pm ......Team Penning - Main Rodeo Arena

11:00am ................Stock Dog Trials Main Rodeo Arena

10:00am ..................Livestock Judging - Show Rings

8:30-10:00pm ......... Teen Dance ................................ Prizes ................................ IPod Touch

10:00am ..................Exhibit Hall opens

1:15pm ..................Heavy Horse Competition Main Rodeo Arena

11:00am ..................Art of Magic - Children’s Stage 12:00 (noon) ............Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage

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PETTING ZOO

12:00 (noon) ...........Gymkhana - Lower Riding Arena 2:00pm ....................Pet Show - Children’s area

VENDOR BOOTHS

3:00pm ....................Heavy Horse, Halter Class Show ring

CONCESSION ALL DAY

3:15-5:15pm ...........Stock Dog Trials Main Rodeo Arena

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY

5:30pm ....................Jackpot Barrel Race - Main Rodeo Arena - entries will be accepted between

3:00pm ..................Awards presented on Main Stage

4:00pm & 5:30pm

5:00pm ....................Fall Fair Dinner - Enter to win 2 round trip tickets from Smithers to Vancouver when you buy the Traditional Fall Fair Dinner. Donated by Hawkair

6:00pm ....................Family Dance - Main Stage

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL at the Fall Fair!

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Wow Bus Face Painting Beads Magic Show Pet Show Sea Park (children under 12) Children’s Area Saturday & Sunday • Tiki Climbing Wall (children 12 & over) Saturday & Sunday

• Radical Run (children 12 & over) Saturday & Sunday • Mr. Lego Man - Children’s area all weekend • Hammer Tent - Children’s area all weekend • Petting Zoo • Vendor Booths & much more!

ALL GATES Locked 12 Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Emergency Access through Front Gate available between these hours by Night Security

Bring your Lawn Chairs - See you there!!

Gate Fees for 2012 ...................................ADULT.......SENIOR ...... CHILD (6-12) Friday .........................$5.00 ........$4.00.......... $2.00 Saturday .....................$8.00 ........$7.00.......... $5.00 Sunday .......................$7.00 ........$6.00.......... $4.00 Weekend Pass ............$15.00 ......$13.00........ $9.00

Family 1-Day Pass ..................... $20.00 Family Weekend ........................$40.00 Weekend Camping ..................... $10.00 Livestock/Exhibit Hall Adult Exhibitor weekend pass .... $10.00 (to be included with entry form)

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September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2012 at Eagle Creek Fairgrounds, 2km south on Hwy 35 via Eagle Creek Road “It’s A Family A-Fair”

Friday - September 7th FAME & FORTUNE NIGHT 6:00pm ................... Teen Tractor Pull

8:00-10:30am........Pancake Breakfast 9:00am ..................Light Horse Show - Lower Riding Arena (Hosted by Northern BC Quarter Horse Association)

8:00-10:30am..........Pancake Breakfast

6:00pm ................... Stock Dogs, Beginners Class ................................ Main Rodeo Arena 7:00pm ................... Fall Fair Idol - Main Stage ................................ Cash Prizes 8:00pm ................... Exhibit Hall closes

MAIN CONCESSION OPEN ALL DAY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY

10:00am-3:00pm ..Exhibit Hall Open

9:00am ....................Small Animal Judging

11:00am ................Loggers Sports

9:00am-1:00pm ......Team Penning - Main Rodeo Arena

11:00am ................Stock Dog Trials Main Rodeo Arena

10:00am ..................Livestock Judging - Show Rings

8:30-10:00pm ......... Teen Dance ................................ Prizes ................................ IPod Touch

10:00am ..................Exhibit Hall opens

1:15pm ..................Heavy Horse Competition Main Rodeo Arena

11:00am ..................Art of Magic - Children’s Stage 12:00 (noon) ............Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage

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Sunday - September 9th

PETTING ZOO

12:00 (noon) ...........Gymkhana - Lower Riding Arena 2:00pm ....................Pet Show - Children’s area

VENDOR BOOTHS

3:00pm ....................Heavy Horse, Halter Class Show ring

CONCESSION ALL DAY

3:15-5:15pm ...........Stock Dog Trials Main Rodeo Arena

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY

5:30pm ....................Jackpot Barrel Race - Main Rodeo Arena - entries will be accepted between

3:00pm ..................Awards presented on Main Stage

4:00pm & 5:30pm

5:00pm ....................Fall Fair Dinner - Enter to win 2 round trip tickets from Smithers to Vancouver when you buy the Traditional Fall Fair Dinner. Donated by Hawkair

6:00pm ....................Family Dance - Main Stage

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL at the Fall Fair!

• • • • • •

Wow Bus Face Painting Beads Magic Show Pet Show Sea Park (children under 12) Children’s Area Saturday & Sunday • Tiki Climbing Wall (children 12 & over) Saturday & Sunday

• Radical Run (children 12 & over) Saturday & Sunday • Mr. Lego Man - Children’s area all weekend • Hammer Tent - Children’s area all weekend • Petting Zoo • Vendor Booths & much more!

ALL GATES Locked 12 Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Emergency Access through Front Gate available between these hours by Night Security

Bring your Lawn Chairs - See you there!!

Gate Fees for 2012 ...................................ADULT.......SENIOR ...... CHILD (6-12) Friday .........................$5.00 ........$4.00.......... $2.00 Saturday .....................$8.00 ........$7.00.......... $5.00 Sunday .......................$7.00 ........$6.00.......... $4.00 Weekend Pass ............$15.00 ......$13.00........ $9.00

Family 1-Day Pass ..................... $20.00 Family Weekend ........................$40.00 Weekend Camping ..................... $10.00 Livestock/Exhibit Hall Adult Exhibitor weekend pass .... $10.00 (to be included with entry form)

The Fall Fair Association would like to thank LD News for partially sponsoring these pages.

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69th Annual Lakes District Fall Fair & Music FesƟval

Schedule of Entertainers September 8th & 9th, 2012

HILLBILLY SCRABBLE

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9:00am .......... Cowboy Gospel Hour: Juanita McFee and Doug Phair and Friends 10:00am ........ Bev Hughes, Nancy Delury and Sophie Shaffer Highland Dancers 11:15am ........ Mike Robertson 12:00 noon .... Opening Ceremonies with LD Choir Members 12:45pm ........ Bryan Worrall and Lone Spur

Hillbilly Scrabble plays music that is inspired by country dance tunes from Bob Wills to Buck Owens. Their music conjures up images of old country halls packed on a warm summer evening where locals would gather to dance away the dust from a week’s work in the field.

1:45pm .......... Stuart McCallum 2:45pm .......... Moosehorn Mountain Boys

Richard Jenne - drums Scott Atchison - guitar and vocals Jenny Lester - bass, fiddle and vocals Mark Thibeault - pedal and lap steel guitar and vocals

3:45pm .......... Hillbilly Scrabble from Smithers 5:00pm .......... Supper Hour: recorded music 6:00pm .......... Family Dance with the Tweedsmuir Fiddlers

MIKE ROBERTSON

7:15pm .......... Johnnie Pahl and Shorta Cash

Sunday - September 9th 10:00am ........ Cowboy Gospel Hour: The Unger Family 11:00am ........ Bear Lake Drummers and Dancers 11:45am ........ Doris Munger 12:45pm ........ Linda Lou 1:15pm .......... Robert Ancheta and Friends 2:00pm .......... The Connelly Family 3:00pm .......... Closing Ceremonies

Sound services courtesy of Thorburn Sound of Burns Lake

Highland Dancers Tweedsmuir Fiddlers

Bryan Worrall & Lone Spur

Doris Munger

Come enjoy the great family entertainment!

The Fall Fair Association would like to thank LD News for partially sponsoring this page.

Southsider Mike Robertson enjoys writing songs and is looking forward to performing at the Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival again this year. “I first played the fall fair 30 some years ago,” said Robertson, “the fall fair is a good venue and the audience is always really good as well.”

Robertson says he didn’t start out writing songs. “I started writing poetry as a young boy and my brother was quite an accomplished guitar player. So I never could play my songs, I always sang them to him and he played them. And then finally I bought a guitar in my early twenties and spent the next 35 years trying to learn how to play it,” he chuckled.

Robertson says it’s difficult to slot his music into a specific genre although it’s ‘definitely leaning toward country and folk.’ He has played small and large venues both indoors and out, mainly here in the North but also in the U.S.A., including a university in Montana last fall.

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Come out and enjoy the sheepdogs at the fair

The Magnificent Seven Season tickets for - the arts council’s seventh performing arts season - are now on sale at Process 4 circle arts Gallery at our regular, attractive low prices.

Fall Fair Sept. 8 6:00pm Family Dance with the Tweedsmuir Fiddlers.

Lakes District Fall Fair will be a family a-fair with great entertainment BRIAN MILLS

The 69 Annual Lakes District Fall Fair and Music Festival is going to the dogs.

Again. For the second year in a row sheep dog trials will be part of the entertainment at the fair, and Bryan Looker is in charge of the event.

"I won't be competing in the event this year but I'll be doing the announcing and I'm going to be doing a demonstration about 15 to 20 minutes before the first run," said Looker.

The competition consists of a herding dog and a dog handler teaming up to push three sheep through an obstacle course and into a pen combing points and time to determine a winner.

"They have to really move in the course that I've laid out because there's not a great deal of time. So you've got to get the most points and if you have more than one person with the same amount of points, then time is the determining factor. It's designed to display the finesse of the handler and the dog," he said.

There will be three days of competition, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 7, 8, and 9. On

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Sheep dog trials will be part of the entertainment at the fair once again this year. The fair is Sept. 7,8 and 9.

Friday at 6 p.m. the new-bees kick off the trials. They will be herding three sheep as in the other classes, but are allowed to accompany the dog through the entire course.

"Basically what we're looking for is just to expose new people, young people, whoever, to working some sheep through the course. It can be done on a leash if they wish, but we must have the dogs under control at all times," explained Looker.

The pro-novice and the open classes will compete

starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday.

In the pro-novice the competitors must stand in a designated area and 'send' their dogs down to the sheep, after which they can join the dogs to help drive the sheep through the obstacle course.

In the open division, the handlers must send the dogs to the sheep and stay at the 'post' until the dogs, following voice and whistle commands, have brought the sheep through the obstacles, where the handlers can then

rejoin the dogs to pen the sheep.

"The dogs are working dogs," said Looker. "It's mostly ranchers that will be there and these are the dogs that they use every day to move cattle and sheep on the ranch. If you're going to get efficiency from a dog in a work environment, you have to have a strong bond, or the dog is working for itself and not with you. The single most important factor in the training of the dog is probably the bond between the dog and the

handler," he said.

The handlers will be competing for cash prizes said Looker, and he is happy to be returning to the Lakes District fair. "Last year was the first one and it was a great experience for everybody," he said.

"The crowds sure enjoyed it, we had exceptionally large crowds, which really surprised me. The community does a bang-up job of that fall fair, and the support that we get from them is just phenomenal," he concluded.

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Burns Lake Rotary making a difference

Pines Adult Day Centre Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. For more info call 250692-2490.

Parents and Tots Skating Starting on Wednesday Sept. 19 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

For info call the Village of Burns Lake at 250-692-7587.

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Rotary International District Governor Rebecca MacPherson was in Burns Lake on a three month tour of district 5040, which encompasses all rotary clubs west of the Fraser River, 51 of them in all.

The huge district includes every club from Prince Rupert to Prince George, and down TransCanada Hwy. 16 to the lower mainland, excluding the Fraser Valley but including Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

"One of my responsibilities as district governor is to visit every club in the district at least once a year. I'll stay in Vancouver for a least two of those months," she said, "there's a lot of clubs down there!"

MacPherson said the Rotary International originated in Chicago in 1905 and came to Canada in 1912, before spreading world wide.

"We have one club in our district, a rotary club in Vancouver that will be celebrating their 100 anniversary this year and in Burns Lake they'll be celebrating 60 years in June of next year,� she said.

Rotary International has traditionally been a community based service club but now finds more opportunities to help at the international level.

"The basic motto of rotary is 'Service above Self", said MacPherson, "but we've changed that a little bit now to 'doing good in the world', and we have many international projects."

The number one project is the eradication of polio in the world, that's been our number one project since 1986."

A country can be classified as 'polio free,' MacPherson explained, when there are no cases reported for a period of three years. "We are now 18 months into India being polio free," she said.

In fact with less than 300 reported cases last year world wide, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria are the last three remaining countries not considered polio free at the present time.

This remarkable re-

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Burns Lake rotarian Jack Brown, District Governor Rebecca MacPherson and Burns Lake Rotary president Angelika Posselt. cord has been achieved of Lakes District Sec- ous fundraisers like the through a combination ondary School [LDSS] Christmas raffle, sale of financial and physi- to join the Rotary Inter- of calendars, and the cal support for organiza- act Club at the school. Rotary Radio Auction, tions like World Health The club teaches leader- which runs from Nov. and different world gov- ship and hands on com- 14 - 15, 2012 at the ernments. munity service, both Heritage Centre.

"Volunteers actu- locally and internationFor every dollar that ally go and do what are ally. comes into the organicalled national immuniAnyone wishing zation a dollar goes out zation days where they to join please contact to the public. Because vaccinate the children teacher and rotarian, every Rotarian is a paywith two little drops Mrs. Dube at LDSS. ing member and a volin the mouth; it costs The money for the unteer, there is little or about 60 cents a child," Rotary Club of Burns no overhead in the orgasaid MacPherson.

Lake comes from mem- nization, so every dollar The Burns Lake Ro- bership fees or money earned is available for tary Club invite students raised through vari- projects.

Concession & Fall Harvest Auction Door Prizes & Live Entertainment

Donations Welcome!

The Smithers Rodeo Club would like to take this opportunity to thank LDM Lakes District Maintenance for the use of their building here in Smithers on Tatlow Road for our Rodeo dance on Saturday August 25th. It is an outstanding venue for our dance as it is close to the Fall Fair grounds, this makes it very convenient for many participants. Without LDM’s generosity in allowing us to use their building, our dance would not be as successful.

For more information please call Carla 692-7438 or Tammy 692-6195

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, no one will know who you truly are unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but allow others in by sharing some personal information.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, though you don’t shy away from challenges, you do know when to pick your battles. When something inconsequential comes up this week, let it pass.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when a past conflict resurfaces this week, push it aside because that is ancient history. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you.

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Apple seemed determined to carry on Job’s dying wish when it took on Samsung in the courts on July 31,2012. So far Apple has gained an injunction against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 as the company attempts to prove that Samsung intentionally set out to mimic the iPhone and later the iPad. Samsung on the other hand has fired back with a countersuit, and has attempted to prove that it was developing similar products even before the first iPhone was released. However the electronics giant has been dogged by problems that at one point caused Samsung’s lawyer to literally beg the judge to allow evidence that had not been submitted before a deadline, which Judge Lucy Koh denied. The ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung is expected to wrap up late next week, but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if someone was already thinking about making this whole spat into a made for TV movie.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Learning from your weaknesses can help you to grow stronger. Accept a challenge that is presented this week, even if it scares you.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are on a roll, Aries, and now it is just a matter of maintaining the momentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there are many opportunities within your reach, but you are not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Sagittarius when you get a spare moment.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Others can see you haven’t been yourself lately. So relax and take a break from something that’s been bothering you, and you will return to being your old self. You won’t be disappointed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Now is not the time for dawdling. You have a full plate of things to tackle and it seems like the hours will be slipping away. Recharge and get focused.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t let anyone discourage you when tackling a big project. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to establish a goal and your efforts will help you achieve it.

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Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Annual Poker Ride. Sept. 15 in Burns Lake. Contact Brenda for more info 250-698-7720 or sunchild40@ gmail.com

All Floors, Carpets, Windows, Upholstery, made like new Competitive Prices and Contract Rates available

Call Branislav 250-692-1812

Burns Lake Terry Fox Run will take place on Sept. 16 at the Francois Lake Hall. Registration is 12 noon.

Run starts at 1pm, anyone wanting to donate to our wonderful Fall Harvest Auction or for more information call: 250-695-6496 or 250-692-7439.

The newly renovated

Omineca Ski Club Day Lodge IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL for meetings, conferences and events. With a brand new kitchen featuring two stoves as well as dishes and utensils for up to 120 guests, the lodge is a great spot to host your next event or get together.

Southside Health & Wellness Centre: September 2012: Chair Yoga every Tuesday & Friday from 10am 11am. Sept. 5 Northern Health bbq 11am - 1pm. Sept. 11 NP evening clinic 1pm - 6pm. Sept. 12 Good Food Box pick up at Grassy Plains story.

Sept. 6 & 20 Foot Care by appt. Sept.

20 Caregiver’s support group 1pm.

More information call (250) 694-3270.

The Lakes District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society If you require assistance or have questions, please call Rhoda at 250-692-3690 or Karen at 250-692-3001. For Cancer Information Service and Cancerconnection, the toll free number is 1-888939-3333.

To list your nonprofit coming events, please drop off your listings at the Lakes District News office by Friday 3:00 pm. (We regret we cannot take items over the phone).

Listings as space permits. There is no guarantee any particular item will run on a specific date.

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

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Worship Service Sundays

136 - 4th Avenue, Burns Lake

Sunday Worship 10:30am ALL ARE WELCOME Ministry led by lay leaders Phone 250-692-7202

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Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Call for location and time of Sunday’s meetings during the summer

Kerr Road, Burns Lake Church Service at 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am for all ages, Youth Group Fridays 7-9 pm

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President Lambert 694-3748

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Sunday Services: 10:30 am Celebrating the Love of God Pastor Henry Washington 250-692-7464

DECKER LAKE MENNONITE CHURCH Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastors - Ken Dyck 250-698-7629 David S. Burkholder 250-692-7057 Everyone Welcome Hwy 16, Decker Lake

Seventh Day Adventist Church Group Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church on Centre Street.

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FOOD BANK hours starting Sept. 2012: Distribution days will be the first and third Tuesday of each month. Clients should come at 11am. One box per month for each household. The Lakes District Food Bank continues to operate due to the outstanding generosity of the community. If you would like to make a donation and receive a tax deductible receipt, please mail your donation to: Lakes District Food Bank, Box 777, Burns Lake, BC. V0J 1E0.

PLANNING a wedding or anniversary party? Looking for plastic flowers for decorations.

Call OPTIONS at Nourse House 9am- 3pm Mon. to Fri. Francois Lake Drive. Operated by residents of 8th Avenue Group Home. (250) 692-7845

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ALL FUNDS DONATED to the Burns Lake Health Care Auxiliary are used to provide financial support, equipment plus comfort and care for patients in our hospital, the Pines and all other community healthcare services.

Mail a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one to: B.L. Health Care Aux. Box 812 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 A tax deductible receipt will be issued

Coming Events JOIN US for Sunday School.

Starting Sept. 23/12. Classes for all ages. First Mennonite Church. Contact Pam Higginson (250) 692-3542

Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to keep drinking that’s your business - if you want to quit drinking that’s our business. Burns Lake Meetings: Tuesday 7:30 pm Catholic Church, Saturday 7:30 pm Catholic Church. For information or transportation call (250) 692-6867 / (250) 6987325 / (778) 669-0070 Only requirement for AA is a desire to stop drinking.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Southside Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm at Grassy Plains Gospel Church. For more information: (250) 694-3682 Anyone needing information on Alzheimer’s please call 1866-564-7533 Burns Lake RCMP Victim/Witness Assistance Program. 201 Hwy. 35, Box 759 Burns Lake. Open Monday to Thursday 9a.m. to 4p.m.

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Also, participate to win one of 10 prizes totalling $1000! www.yourinsights.ca LOCAL HOSPICE Services are available by contacting the Hospice Coordinator at (250) 692-2448. The Hospice office, located in the Lakes District Hospital, is open every Thurs. from 10am - 4pm. A lending library of videos, books and information on bereavement is available. Please make donations to the local hospice and palliative care program payable to the Burns Lake Hospice Program, Box 7500, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1EO NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS 29 August 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.65 m (2797.45ft) SLS Discharge: 32 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 112 Nautley River: 25 m3/s Vanderhoof: 166 m3/s Isle Pierre: 415 m3/s Discharge will be increase to approximately 65 m3/s in September and may be increased in the fall to further reduce reservoir elevation before winter.

For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812

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The Arthritis Society B.C. and Yukon division is your primary source and resource of the latest print and electronic information, programs and services about arthritis. No matter where you live, you can access us at the touch of a button. Toll free 1-800-321-1433 or visit www.arthritis.ca/bc The Chronic Disease Education Clinic at the Lakes District Hospital is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 8am-4pm.

The clinic provides information and teaching on various chronic illnesses such as Diabetes & Heart Disease. A doctors referral is not needed. To speak with the nurse call (250) 692-2440

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COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA The Burns Lake campus of the College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following position:

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Under the Direction of the Regional Director or their designate, this position will work with women who are at risk of delivering alcohol-affected babies and review assessments and work with the families through regular home visits.

To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS 3330 - 22ND AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1P8 TEL (250) 562-2131 EXT. 5466 FAX (250) 561-5864 EMAIL: RESUMES@CNC.BC.CA

AWG Northern Industries Inc. is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Financial Controller Reporting to the Chief Financial Of¿cer and responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations of AWG Northern Industries and af¿liate companies.

Duties including but not limited to: Management • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including setting and achieving department’s goals and objectives • Oversee the accounting operations, accounting staff, transaction-processing operations, control policies and procedures Reporting • Timely issuance of ¿nancial statements • Coordination and preparation of corporate returns • Recommend benchmarks to measure the ¿nancial performance of company operations • Manage the production of the annual budgets and forecasts • Coordinate and issue ad-hoc ¿nancial and management reports • Provide ¿nancial analysis as needed Compliance • Coordinate and prepare year end information to external auditors for the annual audit • Monitor bank debt covenants • Comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax ¿lings Additional Information The successful candidate will have: • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related ¿eld • Hold a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA) • Prior experience in a controllership or public accounting role is preferred • Prior experience in/related with the construction, renovation or building verticals industries would be an asset • Strong computer skills including a superior understanding of the Microsoft Of¿ce Suite, especially MS Excel is required • Working knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains is desirable • Exceptional organizational skills and precise attention to detail are essential • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong team player, motivated self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision to provide consistent and reliable results Interested applicants please forward resume and cover letter in con¿dence to: Sean Endacott AWG Northern Industries Box 850, 3424 Hwy 16 E, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax (250) 877-7610 seane@awgni.com www.all-westglass.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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.

BURNS LAKE Chevron hiring: 3 Service Station Attendants F/T, Perm. to attend customers, handle cash register & gas pump, Exp. an asset but not req’d. Salary $10.50/hr.

Email Resume to: afsana01@telus.net WANTED: Buncher/Skidder operator to start immediately in Merritt area. Call Mark (604)819-3393

Currently hiring experienced Sub-Contract Framers to work in Northern AB. Preference will be given to those with 3+ years of experience in residential framing. Lodgings provided. Send your resume & references: info@customcastle.ca subject line: ATTN: HIRING

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Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Prefer experience but willing to train. Must be physically fit, able to work all weather conditions.

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Operations Supervisor Skeena Sawmills Ltd. is a forest products company located in Terrace, British Columbia that is restarting an existing sawmill operation and has related woodlands operations. We are expanding our woodlands staffing to meet our forest operations requirements. As a result we are currently seeking to fill the position of Operations Supervisor.

Reporting to the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Supervisor will supervise and contribute to managing forest operations related to our forest tenures, with a focus on the supervision and coordination of all aspects of harvesting (logging), road and bridge or access structure construction, maintenance and deactivation and other related operations.

Specific roles and responsibilities of the position include: t Ensure operations are conducted safely and in the most environmentally responsible and cost effective manner t Provide direction and supervision to ensure compliance with logging, site and other plans and various legal or regulatory requirements t Supervise and coordinate logging, road or bridge or access structure construction, maintenance and deactivation and other related operations t Administer and manage contracts for logging and other operations t Assist to coordinate, plan and schedule production to achieve log delivery and inventory or sales targets t Contribute to the development and maintenance of a system for determining rates and costs for logging, hauling, road construction and other operations t Assist to develop log manufacturing specifications and log quality specifications and ensure those specifications are met t Assist with the preparation and implementation of annual operating plans, budgets and forecasts related to forest operations t Maintain effective relationships with government agencies, contractors, suppliers, First Nations and stakeholders Candidates will have at least five years of operational forestry experience and be a Registered Professional Forester or a Registered Forest Technologist in good standing or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals. Additionally, the individual should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and be proficient with applicable computer software.

Terrace, a vibrant community of 15,000 residents in northwest BC, offers affordable housing and a full suite of facilities, services and recreational opportunities. Many outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, atving, boating, camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, (downhill/backcountry/cross-country) skiing and world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing are located right at your doorstep.

Skeena Sawmills Ltd. offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. If you are an appropriate candidate for this position and you are seeking a challenging position with opportunities for career advancement and to contribute to managing our forest operations, then please forward your resume and covering letter to the Woodlands Manager at tan.calhoun@skeenasawmills.com by September 14, 2012.

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Village of Burns Lake is currently seeking an

Economic Development Officer for full time employment Applications must be received

by September 17, 2012 at 10:00 am. More information and a full job description can be found at www.burnslake.ca or stop by the Village Office at #15 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake.

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Pacific Northern Gas is an integrated transmission and distribution company serving approximately 40,000 customers in Northern and Northeastern BC. PNG has offices in 9 communities throughout the North with corporate headquarters located in Vancouver. Please visit our website at www.png.ca to learn more about PNG. Reporting to the Burns Lake Area Manager, the successful applicant will perform all aspects of installation, repair and maintenance of commercial and residential natural gas equipment on and off customer premises, read meters, promote the sale of natural gas, and respond to emergencies on the company’s distribution system as required.

Qualifications: Grade 12 education. Valid Class GBEE BC Gas Fitters Licence. Competence in technical aspects related to public safety, customer relations, and welfare of the Company’s property. Experience in appliance repair and trouble shooting. Must be familiar with basic computer software programs and email. Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please reply to Manager of Customer service by e-mail at tharmel@png.ca or to Pacific Northern Gas Ltd., 2900 Kerr Street, Terrace, B.C., V8G- 4L9. Fax (250) 635-9758.

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PART-TIME casual relief homecare worker needed. Day and night shifts available, starting at $13.50 based on experience and $100 flat entry rate for night care. Experience and education an asset. Call (250) 692-3420 to inquire after 10am.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

OFA Level 3 Attendants needed on a permenant full time basis, in the Terrace,Kitimat and Prince Rupert Area Send resume and certifications Attention: DL Martin cso@frfirstaid.com Benefit package available.

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company.

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ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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• DRILLERS • BLASTERS • POWDERMEN • CONCRETE LABOURERS VK MASON Local Union Underground Contractor is seeking experienced labor for remote camp job near Kitimat. Looking to hire immediately!

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• Heavy Duty Mechanics • Automotive Mechanics or • Millwrights (engine exp. an asset) The successful candidate will be operating a service vehicle in Fox Creek, Northern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime. Exp. in natural gas compression is an asset. The successful candidate is not required to reside in Fox Creek, shift work negotiable.

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Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2.

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The Log Buyer will be responsible to secure and manage a sufficient supply of logs from sources other than our forest tenures to meet the consumption requirements for the sawmill operation and for log sales or trading purposes. Initially, for a period of less than one year until a planned retirement, the Log Buyer will assist and work closely with the present Log Buyer and thereafter is expected to assume the roles and responsibilities of the position. The Log Buyer position reports to the Woodlands Manager.

The Log Buyer must demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, honesty and professionalism in the conduct of business. A good understanding and knowledge of forest operations and lumber manufacturing are required. Specific roles and responsibilities of the position include: t Assist to develop, implement and adapt a strategy for the purchasing and sale or trading of logs, including the identification and evaluation of potential log supply sources t Appraise and analyze opportunities for securing log purchases or for log sales or trades t Monitor, understand and analyze factors related to the supply, demand and competition for log supply t Negotiate, prepare and administer contracts for the purchase of logs or log harvesting and deliveries and for the sale or trading of logs t Coordinate, plan and schedule production to achieve log delivery and inventory or sales targets t Assist to develop log manufacturing and log quality specifications and ensure those specifications are being met t Assist with the preparation and implementation of annual operating plans, budgets and forecasts related to the purchasing, sale or trading of logs and related operations t Maintain good working relationships and a network of contacts with licensees, suppliers, contractors, government agencies and First Nations Candidates must possess good negotiation, interpersonal, computer, analytical and business skills and should have operational forestry experience (> 5 years). Additionally, the individual should have strong organizational and communication skills. It is preferable that candidates be a Registered Professional Forester or a Registered Forest Technologist in good standing or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals.

Terrace, a vibrant community of 15,000 residents in northwest BC, offers affordable housing and a full suite of facilities, services and recreational opportunities. Many outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, atving, boating, camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, (downhill/backcountry/cross-country) skiing and world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing are located right at your doorstep.

Skeena Sawmills Ltd. offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. If you are an appropriate candidate for this position and you are seeking a challenging position with an opportunity to contribute to meeting our log supply and sourcing requirements, then please forward your resume and covering letter to the Woodlands Manager at tan.calhoun@skeenasawmills.com by September 14, 2012.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing:

Time: Tuesday, September 18th 2012, 6:30 pm Place: Village Council Chambers #15, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC to consider the following proposed amendments to the Village of Burns Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008, and Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 879, 2007: An application has been received requesting a rezoning of the property located at 455 Government Street, as shown in the drawing below.

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A proposed text amendment of the definition for “fleet services” in the zoning bylaw, would remove the gross vehicle weight limitation from the definition.

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Pigs fly at Topley’s Country Grill Jackie Lieuwen At the Country Grill, pigs are everywhere you look—cross-stitched pigs, pig magnets, pig water glasses, shelves and shelves full of pig figurines.

“I have no idea how many pigs there are,” says Sharron Matthias, co-owner of Topley’s one and only café.

At last count, the pigs were tallied at about 900.

But that was two years ago, she added, and new pigs keep coming.

The Country Grill is a 38-seat, home-style café, known for delicious pies as well as its pig decor.

Before settling down in Houston, owners Sharron and Earl both lived in large cities. Sharron, a city girl from Vancouver, said it was quite a culture shock when they started out on Earl’s hobby farm, keeping mostly pigs and chickens.

“But I loved it,” she says.

It was through those live pigs that the Matthias’ collection began.

When friends gave the Matthias’ a few pig ornaments, they “just stuck them in a corner and didn’t think anything of it,” Sharron said.

“And then people thought that we were collecting and it just started!”

Now, pig ornaments come to them from all over the world.

Some are dropped off, while others are mailed in, often by people who have heard about the café from friends.

In the summer, Sharron says that she usually

Earl and Sharron Matthias with their favourite pigs, one that sings and one that rolls across the counter laughing gets at least one pig a day. She now has boxes of pigs in the back room and has to rotate her display because they’ve run out of room.

Earl says Sharron’s favourite is the Rolly Polly pig—a stuffed pig that rolls across the counter laughing when you press a button.

Earl’s favourite is a pig that sings.

Plenty of the Country Grill pigs are world travellers.

One came from Thailand after the two girls who were travelling with it walked into the Country Grill and decided it was a perfect resting place because the pig would have so much

company.

Another pig, one with more sentimental value, is from England. It was donated by a couple who had come every summer for six years until the wife died from cancer.

“I got it after she died with a letter to remember her by,” Sharron said.

“I get teary eyes now just thinking about it.”

Sharron said the best part of running the café is meeting all kinds of people.

Besides locals, customers include yearly regulars from Terrace and Vancouver Island, she said.

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after hearing about the pigs and pie from friends.

“It’s amazing—word of mouth,” said Sharron.

“You get people from Georgia coming up and saying, ‘Oh yeah, our friends were here, they told us we had to stop. You’ve got the best pie.”

All the pies are home-made at the café—the fruit pies by Earl and the cream pies by Sharron.

The two split the rest of the café managing as well. Earl handles most of the baking, prep and maintenance work, while Sharron does all the cooking, bookkeeping and business.

For the past decade, waitress Brenda Wright has joined the couple for the busy summer months. She loves showing off the pigs, she says, especially the battery-powered favourites that laugh and sing.

Earl and Sharron paid off the café’s mortgage two years ago, 14 years after they bought it.

Community Futures helped the Matthias’ a lot in that first year, said Sharron, advising them on how to run the books and handle other licensing and staffing issues.

The building was in rough shape at first, but now the whole thing is nearly redone.

That didn’t come without some tough years, especially after some Topley families moved to Houston following the closure of Topley Elementary, and when the Topley convenience store next door shut down its gas pumps.

But the business is doing well, with the mortgage paid off, the store re-opening its gas pumps, and news of the Topley pigs spreading around the world.

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