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◆ NECHAKO EXHIBITION RESULTS P. 10 ◆ REDISCOVER VANDERHOOF P. 13-15

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MoM at Fort St. James breaks even Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It was sunshine, some sand and sweet music, but it wasn’t just a beach party.

The Music on the Mountain festival had its most successful year yet, essentially breaking even for the first time, and they give all the thanks to the community support from sponsorship and volunteerism.

“We had such a broad spectrum of people there from the community,” said Lionel Conant of the Music on the Mountain Society. “We bring all this talent, but without the audience and the volunteers, it just doesn’t go off. We really, really pulled this together as a community.”

With large donations coming in this year from a number of local businesses and organizations, including the municipality and local First Nations and a significant grant from the provincial government coming through with an extra $10,000, MoM finally found itself in the black in 2012.

The festival ran for three days again on August 24-26, and drew music lovers from Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake and beyond.

Conant said the group plans to continue to grow the festival in the future, with the help of the community.

There were more kids at the festival than in past years, he said and more weekend pass-holders and more campers on site.

The live music was incredible, crossing a number of genre lines, including everything from folk to bluegrass, punk to hard rock, there was a bit of everything for everyone.

Miss Quincy and the Showdown rocked the house and put on three sets - one each day - of everything from

rockabilly to country covers in their own style.

The group was ending an eightmonth tour which crossed Canada and also went abroad to include Europe. While their Friday night set was not as tight, the mellow Saturday night “B” stage show of country covers showed another side of the talented women’s skill set, and the Sunday show was every bit the Miss Quincy a person could hope for.

There were a number of highlights, with Folky Strum-Strum being mentioned by a number of festival-goers as an amazing surprise, lead singer Iyan Bruvold has a voice every bit as unique and plaintive as Eddy Vedder, only he sings while also rocking the banjo.

Members of the group, from Rolla, B.C., host the Sweetwater 905 Art Festival each year, now the first festival in central B.C. of the year.

The Steve Brockley Band, High Society, Broken Mirrors, Kate Reid, Corwin Fox, Blackberry Wood, Linda McRae and many, many more artists brought their talents together to make an amazing “lastival.”

Another highlight was the on-site painting being done by artist Crystal Charlotte Easton. Over the entire festival, Crystal worked on a large painting she called “Mothers and Sons” which was up for silent auction the entire time.

On Sunday, after finishing the incredible painting, she presented it to the crowd and to the winning bidder, Kelly Inden and Fireweed Collective Society. She called the group’s purchase of the painting “soul-touching” and she tearfully acknowledged the group’s importance to her, as she had helped to found the group when she lived in Fort St. James.

Easton now lives in Nanaimo, B.C., but returns to Fort about twice a year to visit family and friends.

Miss Quincy and The Showdown rocked the stage at Music on the Mountain.

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Former Fort St. James woman missing Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Stephanie Gagnon, a 19-year-old woman who recently moved from Fort St. James has been reported missing in Edmonton.

The young woman had left the Fort recently and was staying with her mother, Corinne Gagnon, in Edmonton.

According to her older sister Tawny Gagnon, Stephanie was last seen by her mom on Friday afternoon.

She was then reportedly at a neighbour’s party the same night, but after an argument with someone at the party, she left and was last seen by a neighbour in the back alley at 5 a.m. Saturday morning

with a purple suitcase and her grey purse.

A man she was with at the party returned her cell phone and some personal items the next day, another cause for concern by her family.

“It’s not normal for her not to come into contact with anyone,” said Tammy. She said Stephanie normally would not go anywhere without her cell phone either.

RCMP were not yet involved in the investigation because as an adult Stephanie can come and go as she pleases, however if no one had heard from her by Tuesday RCMP were going to enter into an investigation.

Stephanie still has family and friends in the Fort St. James area, and anyone who hears from her should contact RCMP or her sister Tammy Gagnon at 250-552-4400.

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Former Canfor and Finning CEO Jim Shepard speaks in Prince George Bill Phillips Prince George Free Press Hot on the heels of four high-profile Liberal MLAs announcing they are not seeking reelection, 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 right-wing 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 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

yesterday they would not be seeking re-election.

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BRIEFLY Calling all seniors Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.

Plastic Recycling Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative is very happy to announce that Vanderhoof now has household plastic recycling! Located beside the mixed paper bin at the Transfer Station, the bin is for clean, household plastic only. Please remember to clean or rinse your containers before recycling them. Accepted materials include any plastic containers with the numbers 1 through 7 on them. The numbers are usually found on the bottom of the container, in the middle of a small recycling symbol.

For more information on the current recycling options and waste reduction initiatives in Vanderhoof, visit www. nechakowri.ca

Express Cooler temperatures in Prince George Fire Centre Although cooler temperatures were expected over the Labour Day long weekend, the Prince George Fire Centre is urging the public to still continue to be cautious with their campfire use.

The Prince George Fire Centre has responded to 324 fires since April 1, 204 of which were caused by lightning and 113 caused by people.

Despite the cooler temperatures, a fire risk still remains in some areas of the Prince George Fire Centre, especially the Peace Region, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James regions.

The public is reminded that Category 2 and Category 3 open burning and fireworks use are currently prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre.

For information on current fires of note in B.C., go to www.bcwildfire.ca.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, please call *5555 on your cell phone or 1-800663-5555 toll-free.

BC food producers welcome $2-million “buy local” campaign The B.C. government is investing $2 million to help B.C. farmers and food processors promote local foods, Agriculture Minister Don McRae announced.

The funding will allow local businesses and organizations to launch or expand their own marketing campaigns, so different sectors of B.C.’s diverse food industry can use customized promotions specific to their market and needs.

It is anticipated the funding will be particularly helpful to small-scale producers and businesses looking to promote their products.

Businesses and organizations will be able to apply for matching funding from the provincial government for projects that promote local foods. Projects could include in-store promotions, social media or web campaigns, smartphone apps, traditional advertising, on-product labelling and food-tourism maps. Producers, stores, farmers markets, restaurants, processors and industry associations all will be eligible to participate.

Building the local market for B.C. foods is a key commitment of government’s Agrifoods Strategy, a component of the B.C. Jobs Plan, to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017.

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A $1,600.00 donation from the Vanderhoof Elk’s Lodge was put towards over-bed tables at St John Hospital. In the photo from left to right: Heather (head nurse at St. John Hospital), Sylvia, Mary, Gertie, Art, Anne, Donna, Lorna and Edna. Art, Donna and Lorna are members of the Elks Lodge. Sylvia, Mary Gertie, Anne and Edna are members of St John Hospital Auxiliary.

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CNC’s practical nursing students graduate Twenty five CNC practical nursing students graduated on Friday, Aug. 31 at their annual convocation ceremony.

The students will receive their parchment at 2 p.m. during the ceremony in the college’s atrium.

The class features students ranging in age from 18 to 50 years old, who’ve spent the last 49 weeks learning skills to work in a variety of health care settings.

This is the 11th year CNC has offered the practical nursing program, however this is the last time CNC will hold convocation ceremonies in late August. The program has now been increased to two years, due to changes in the provincial curriculum and requirements in the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration exam.

For the faculty, it will be a bittersweet moment when the class, comprised of one man and 24 women, walk across the stage and earn their certificates.

The students are just completing practicums at various Northern Health sites, including, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and Prince Rupert. They’ll write their national licensing exams Sept. 12 and then will be eligible to work in a wide range of set-

tings, from acute care to complex care.

“The majority of our students have already been requested to interview for potential employment at University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC),” said Jacquie Scobie, CNC’s practical nurse program lead and faculty member. “We continue to see significant casual employment in many sites and facilities across the Northern Health region.

“While casual employment is not necessarily what each grad is looking for, it does allow them to get their foot in the door and contribute to the quality care being delivery in our health care facilities. Permanent employment follows experience and opportunity.”

While the practical nursing class of 2012 will spend the next few weeks celebrating and writing their national exams, the new intake of 20 students begins classes Sept. 4. It’s a competitive program with only 24 seats available each year and often hundreds of applicants. The faculty includes three full-time instructors with a pool of sessional instructors of LPNs and RNs, who provide clinical instruction.

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National Trucking Week 2012: A salute to drivers old and new Louise Yako Submitted The Province of BC has officially recognized the importance of the trucking industry by proclaiming September 2 to 8, 2012, National Trucking Week in BC. In honour of motor carriers and drivers for their vital contribution to life in this province, we’d like to share a brief story from the soon-to-be released Trucking in British Columbia: An Illustrated History. The book contains numerous true-life stories illustrating the mettle required of the “old-timers” who tackled BC’s early roads, “winding ribbons of dirt and gravel carved out of the mountainsides.”

Their courage and entrepreneurial spirit laid the foundation for a thriving BC economy, fueled by (and fueling) the growth of communities throughout the province. Today’s carriers continue the tradition of providing an indispensable service that underpins our modern lifestyle.

Here’s the story of one pioneer: Bert Wise was a nineteen-year-old sheet metal worker in Vancouver when the Great Depression struck. Unable to find a job in his trade, he decided to go into business for himself. He acquired a Ford one-ton and began picking up odd jobs around town hauling coal and wood and moving furniture; for a while he carried gasoline for Dominion Oil. In 1934 Wise moved up to a three-ton Reo, then replaced it with a Chevrolet Maple Leaf, which he used to haul lumber for the sawmills.

It wasn’t steady work but it was a living, and during the Depression that was something.

Wise got into distance hauling when he was offered sixty dollars to move a family from Vancouver to Oyama, south of Vernon. On the first day he got as far up the Fraser Canyon as Boston Bar. After an overnight he drove to Spences Bridge, took a sharp right turn to Merritt, then continued via Kamloops and Vernon to his destination.

After off-loading the fur-

niture in Oyama, Wise stopped at a cannery in Ashcroft on the way back to the coast and took on a load of canned tomatoes destined for Vancouver.

It was the beginning of his career as a long-haul driver.

Wise started driving for White Motor Freight, an outfit that began when three friends in Merritt traded in an old car for a Model B Ford truck to haul butchered beef down to Vancouver. The plan proved to be a money loser but the company survived for several years under different ownership. After Bert Wise signed on he carried all manner of freight: honey for a beekeeper in Vernon; dynamite; oil; barrels of pitted cherries from an orchard in Summerland; wine from Calona Wines, an enterprise started in Kelowna in 1932 by a syndicate of investors that included future premier W.A.C. Bennett; general dry goods for store owners; whatever needed hauling from the coast to the

Interior or vice versa.

There was lots of competition as trucking seemed to be an attractive option for anyone who could drive and lay their hands on a vehicle. “We used to leave Vancouver with our gas tanks full,” recalled Wise, “a fortyfive-gallon drum of gas on the back end and a long piece of hose to fill the tanks with later. We packed a bar of soap, a towel, toothbrush, comb, maybe a couple of dollars, and drove all night. Next day we’d unload, reload, then try to get to bed that night.

In the summer we often slept in the back of the truck.”

That was the routine of the long-haul trucker during the 1930s, though pretty obviously a predictable routine was not something on which these pioneers of the road could rely.

Driving a motor vehicle is not usually thought to be a physically demanding job but in the early days of trucking it was that and more. To begin with, trips were

long. It could take several days to make a run to the Okanagan and back again, depending on the weather. There was no power steering so it took a strong pair of arms to wheel a truck over the winding, rutted roads that passed for highways, and an intense concentration to watch for the multiple hazards that awaited the unwary. Suspension was minimal and the solid rubber tires had very little bounce. It was the rare driver who did not develop back problems from the constant slamming and jostling.

And it was cold, at least in winter. Cabs had no heating, or defrosting. Drivers used to jam a piece of wood under the hood to keep it partly open so that heat from the engine would wash up over the windshield and keep it frostfree. After stopping for the night, the last chore was to drain the radiator so that it wouldn’t freeze and crack; of course, it had to be refilled in the morning. Black ice was

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Best wishes for this year’s National Trucking Week to the industry – old hands who followed in the tracks of men like Bert Wise, new recruits, and those of you still just watching those big heavy trucks with a considering gleam in your eye.

We hope to see you all soon on the road.

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Busy spring and summer for John Rustad MLA John Rustad MLA

mid-term timber supply in British Columbia, as a result of the mountain pine beetle infestation.

We will look at ways to minimize the impact and ask for your input at www.leg.bc.ca/timbercommittee up until July 20. Woodlot licensee Mark Churchill was declared winner of the Northern Interior’s Award of Excellence for Woodlot Management, having managed a Vanderhoof Woodlot since 1998.

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Things are truly looking up for Nechako Lakes as we have a lot to celebrate in the mining sector. Our $8.6 billion dollar industry is expected to soon generate an additional 2,000 jobs, 3,000 indirect jobs and 2,000 construction jobs, as well as an additional $1.6 billion in annual mine-operation revenue.

And as you all know well, the matter of timber supply has been a top priority for myself and our government. In making our recommendations, we’ll remember the need to maintain a balanced budget, high environmental standards, protection of wildlife, and a competitive industry. As Chair of the committee I look forward to your feedback and ideas.

Mining Endako Mine celebrated a $90 million expansion permit. The expansion amalgamates the mine’s three pits and provides direct employment for 420 skilled and professional workers and indirect employment for an additional 600 workers.

Huckleberry Mine also celebrated a mine expansion that will ensure stable jobs for the current 230 employees for another nine years, also creating an additional 70 jobs. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. will spend about $254 million on wages and benefits.

New Gold’s Blackwater project has a 2012 total capital budget of $107 million, with $86 million being spent on exploration as well as engineering and environmental studies.

Blackwater will also establish a camp expansion to 230 people, and establish a site office in Vanderhoof.

Community Development Approximately $50 million will be spent on a new Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake.

Construction is expected to start in 2013 and complete in 2015. The

Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre is holding auditions for it’s upcoming productions of Sleeping Beauty & The Jungle Book September 10, 2012 3:30-5:00 at W.L. Mcleod Gym For more info on fees/rehearsals or any other questions please feel free to contact...

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The District of Fort St. James received a $500,000 gaming grant from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to develop a new multiuse community recreation centre.

The province also provided $2.4 million for the expansion of the Burns Lake recreation centre. Lakes District Multi-Sport Facility Expansion and

Healthy Living Project is a 10,000 square foot building that will join the existing curling rink and arena, and contain a squash court, climbing wall, children’s indoorplay area, workout gym, physical-therapy area and multi-use area.

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Truckers help drive B.C.’s economy It can be easy to forget amid the activity of our day-to-day lives the extent to which the trucking industry directly impacts each and every one of us here in British Columbia. From the food on our tables to the many other products we rely on daily, none of it would be possible without the efforts of the hardworking men and women of B.C.’s trucking industry.

Truckers in B.C. are the backbone of the provincial economy, and once a year, as part of National Trucking Week, we take time to celebrate the outstanding workforce that helps drive B.C.’s economy. More than 29,000 British Columbians work in the trucking industry, which generates approximately $2 billion annually in revenues in B.C. Virtually every part of our economy depends on the trucking industry - oil and gas, forestry, mining and agriculture, just to name a few.

The trucking industry plays a vital role in connecting our province with intercontinental and international trading partners, and ensuring British Columbia’s competitive position in the global marketplace. New and emerging markets in Asia are providing B.C. with jobs and opportunities throughout the province, and truckers play a crucial role in getting goods to market and supporting our position as Canada’s Pacific Gateway.

As part of the BC Jobs Plan, our goal is to boost domestic, cross-border and global export opportunities, bring new investment into all regions of the province, accelerate job creation and grow revenues which support B.C. families. The British Columbia Trucking Association plays a key role in helping us achieve these goals.

Truckers contribute valuable input on the safety of roads and highways. Promoting a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible trucking industry, and raising awareness about the key contributions made by commercial vehicle operators, remains a priority for our government. We look forward to continuing to develop positive working relationships with our industry partners, including the B.C. Trucking Association.

I am proud to officially proclaim Sept. 2 to 8, 2012 as National Trucking Week in B.C., to recognize B.C. truckers for the important contribution they make to our economy and for the vital role they play in our everyday lives.

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Be aware of child poverty Japreet Lehal Black Press With a new school year just around the corner, students are busy buying school supplies and preparing to enter a new grade.

However, as students prepare for a new school year, it is also time for students to change their attitudes towards fellow classmates.

Bullying, in any form, hurts the victim and students should consciously strive to spread kindness to others.

Students should not only change their own behaviour but also help change others who may be engaging in such behaviour.

As a student, I often observed a specific type of bullying that really disturbed me.

Fellow classmates would often tease others on the basis of their low family income and their inability to buy the nicest clothes or latest gadgets.

Although the matter might strike some as being trivial, victims of this type of bullying often feel insecure, suffer from low levels of self-esteem, skip classes, and turn to drugs and violence for comfort.

Their condition of child poverty is exacerbated by bullying and their fellow classmates are often the ones engaging in this type of behaviour.

The public has different ideologies and opinions on how to reduce child poverty, with some supporting strong government spending and others opposing government intervention.

But my main purpose in this week’s column is not to critique a specific government-created poverty reduction strategy, but to raise awareness of the issue of child poverty; a topic that many local residents, especially youth, may be unaware of.

When one thinks of child poverty, often images of starving children in developing countries may enter our minds.

In reality, child poverty is an issue that affects children here at home, too.

According to statistics from 2010, the child poverty rate in B.C. is 10.5 per cent, which equals to 85,000 of B.C.’s children living in destitution.

After Manitoba, B.C. is the province with the greatest percentage of child poverty. While there has been some improvement over the years, thousands of children in B.C. are still suffering.

These suffering children are amongst us in our classrooms and on our playgrounds.

Right here at home, the Surrey Food Bank serves nearly 15,000 people per month, 42 per cent of which are children and babies.

So as you prepare a list of goals for your upcoming school year, add a goal of being kind to your classmates and becoming aware about the topic of child poverty.

Students, who want to go the extra mile, might even want to participate in End Poverty Day: Student Day of Action on Oct. 17.

This might especially be appropriate for high school students, many of whom already hold numerous food drives and awareness campaigns through school clubs and councils.

Parents of elementary school children, in addition to helping them make a transition to a new grade, should also describe issues such as child poverty, so that their children are aware of the problems affecting our community and are respectful of others facing such a situation.

It is important to remember that as children buy new clothes, supplies and snacks in preparation of the upcoming school year, there are others who will come to school on an empty stomach.

The least that fellow students can do is stop bullying and teasing children who are already suffering in their day to day life.

Japreet Lehal is a student at Simon Fraser University Surrey. He writes regularly for Black Press

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Vanderhoof library programs

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Dog owners putting their animals through the paces at the recent Nechako Valley Exhibition in Vanderhoof. From dog agility, obedience training and pet tricks their was something for everyone and their dog to participate in.

Photo by Christina Dering

New tree falling guidelines improve B.C. forest safety New guidelines specifying the qualifications of falling supervisors will improve safety for those working in the woods.

Effective April 1, 2013, all forestry-related falling activity under a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations contract must have a designated falling supervisor, although the supervisor does not need to be at the site at all times.

The supervisor’s role is to monitor the competency of fallers and to ensure that an appropriate falling plan is in place and being followed.

The falling plan must include a hazard assessment and an appropriate emergency response plan.

The plan must also specify regular safety-check provisions for the crew. When necessary the plan must address procedures such as road closures, aircraft operations and blasting.

The new guidelines: * Support industry best practices and industry’s vision for professional falling operations.

* Place the onus on the contractor and provide clarity for the contractor to ensure appropriate supervision. * Provide clear expectations to staff regarding hand falling projects under ministry operations and contracts.

The designated supervisor(s) must be qualified to the satisfaction of ministry contract administrators. Falling supervisors will be deemed qualified if they have completed the four-day Falling Supervisor Training program provided by the B.C. Forest Safety Council or are certified falling supervisors.

In unique circumstances, other qualifications may be considered.

More than 600 forestry workers in B.C. have completed Falling Supervisor Training. The B.C. Forest Safety Council offers the four-day course at several sites in the province.

Details are available at: http://www.bcforestsafe. org/training/supervisors/bullbuckers.html

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Seniors Day 1st Wednesday of every month

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Come and sign up for the fall 2012 programs at Vanderhoof public library.

Rhymes and Songs - for parents and children from 0 months to 35 months old. Parents, babies, and young children will learn interactive rhymes, stories and songs for use at home, snack provided. Begins Tues. Sept. 18th continues for 7 weeks beginning Sept. 18th. Please pre-register Storytime - for Children from 3 to 5 years old. Stories and interactive rhymes are designed to nurture your child’s love of books. Begins Thurs. Sept. 20th, continues for 7 weeks.

Please pre-register Wiggles n’ Giggles is a fun and casual program for children ages

2-4 incorporating music and movement with stories and games. Beginning Tues. Nov. 27th 10:30 - 11:00am DropIn Lego Club - We have the Lego, you bring the ideas, a dropin program that’s fun for all ages. Begins Tues.

Oct. 9th 3:30-4:30pm Do You Enjoy Reading, Talking about books, Meeting People?

The Library has two adult book clubs Brown Bag Book Club - This group

meets between 12:05 and 1:00pm every third Thursday Oct. through May. You are encouraged to bring your lunch. First meeting Thurs. Oct. 4th 12:051:00pm Adult Evening Book Club - This group meets every third Tuesday Oct. through May at 7:00 to 9:00pm First meeting Tues. Oct. 16, 7:00-9:00pm Copies of the book being read each month will be provided by the library.

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Member Positions Various Locations Part-time Remunerated on a per appeal basis Initial term of 2 yrs Reappointments to a maximum of 6 yrs Qualified residents of British Columbia are needed to serve as members of the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal to hear appeals of decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development under the employment and assistance program.

To be recommended for appointment as a member, each candidate must demonstrate skills and knowledge required through successful completion of the Candidate Training and Testing Package which provides information on the essential elements of a fair and objective appeal and tests the ability to provide reasons.

Qualifications: s Analytical skills s EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS s ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND LEGISLATION s ABILITY TO WRITE AND TO PROVIDE CLEAR REASONS FOR DECISIONS s KNOWLEDGE OF THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A FAIR AND OBJECTIVE APPEAL s MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND HEARINGS ON WEEKDAYS DURING BUSINESS hours, sometimes on short notice For further information regarding member qualifications and application details, visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat or toll free at 1-866-557-0035.

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Submitted Christine Friedrichsmeier We are all familiar with Common Burdock (Arctium minus). It is a large plant that has prickly round burrs with hooked spines that stick to clothing and one’s dog. And if you’ve ever owned a long-haired dog, you will know how truly infuriating it is! Anyone with livestock also curses its existence. Did you know that it was this ingenious characteristic that gave Georges de Mestral, a Swiss engineer, the idea for his 1941 invention of the Velcro hook and loop fastener?

Burdock can be used as a vegetable and is an astounding medicinal herb, used primarily for immune support. It has been so widely and successfully used in this regard for at least the last three thousand years that it has basically followed civilization from Eurasia to the rest of the world, hav-

ing landed on this continent with settlers about 350 years ago. Unfortunately, as a result, it has become a regionally noxious weed and is becoming increasingly prevalent in Vanderhoof. Much of the source of the local spread of this weed is from cattle purchased from outside the Vanderhoof area.

The plant is one to three metres tall with large, hairy, oval or heart-shaped leaves on hollow lower leaf stalks. Burdock is a biennial, meaning that it does not produce flowers in its first year; only in its second year, after which it dies. The purple flowers in bloom somewhat resemble thistles and at maturity in September produce the well-known seed-head burrs. Each plant can produce about 4,000 seeds which can remain viable for ten years. Burdock is common in farmyards, pastures, along fencelines, roadsides, stream-banks and in idle areas. Livestock find the plant quite tasty, which may impart some bitterness to milk, and the burrs are an absolute nightmare for the fleece and wool producers,

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causing serious reduction in fleece value.

If you see this plant, remove it immediately.

The good news is that common burdock cannot withstand repeated cultivation, and is therefore not very common in crops. It only reproduces by seed, so in other areas, cutting off the emerging flower buds is the easiest means of control. This will have to be done several times over the course of the summer, since the flowers will re-grow.

If you think you may have Common Burdock or any other invasive weed, please contact the Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC) at 1-866-44WEEDS.

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Clarity Just in time for school and a return to work! This month’s essential oil is called clarity.

Clarity is an essential oil blend featuring many rare flower oils, as well as an abundance of other regularly used scents, some of which have been used for many years to promote mental sharpness. And one of the ingredients has been found to increase the mental accuracy of students by 28%. That is a big increase of alertness for indulging in smell. Clarity has also been used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness when you are experiencing fatigue or drowsiness (a nice thing to have around for drives, school and at the workplace on those days you don’t quite feel up for it).

A great scent that is easy to diffuse at home or work, to put into a bath or mist your shower in the morning, not to mention the good old trick of oil on a cotton ball and carrying it around with you or just dabbing a bit of oil on your wrists or temples and neck.

Documented uses for clarity have been: useful for mental focus and clarity, improving memory and concentration, alertness, alleviating mental and nervous fatigue, jet lag, chronic fatigue, fainting, headaches and much more. It has a great influence on oxygenating the brain and aiding emotional balance.

Animal training? Clarity has also been useful in helping to train animals including horses and dogs with learning new sets of skills. (Not to be used with cats as citrus oils are not particularly therapeutic) The oil may cause photosensitazation and if using it on your skin avoiding direct sunlight prevents potential bleaching and sensitization.

The use of essential oils in heath and everyday life is incredible but don’t let essential oils replace common sense. Starting your day off with the right breakfast as well as a good night’s sleep will often give you the energy you need throughout your day. A good breakfast consists of fruit, juice, whole grains and time to eat. On the run sugary candy snacks will only serve to hype you up momentarily, while it may energize the start of your day, when you need that energy it may fail you and draw out those classes, or those hours at work making your day seem dreary and long.

Good morning prep and a boost such as the clarity essential oil will help you get the most out of your day when you need it most!

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Results from the 46th Annual Nechako Valley Exhibition Mutton Busting

Dog Agility

Final round competitors third place winner Fenna and dog Brouno, champion Courtney and her dog Tess, and second place winner Justine with Focus her dog.

Competitors lining up to ride the sheep.

Mutton Busting results 1st: Kennedy Rothenbosch, age 5 years, stayed on sheep for 8.1 seconds 2nd: Gavin Kosie, age 5 years, stayed on sheep for 5.1 seconds 3rd: Brianna Wagner, age 6 years, stayed on sheep for 3.1 seconds

Light Horse Division & Heavy Horse Pull In the Light Horse Division: 1st: Dean Sturko from Terrace Courtney and dog Tess the champion winner.

2nd: Harold Mueller from Prince George

Photos by Christina Dering

3rd: Curtis Adamson from Telkwa In the heavy horse division: 1st: Calvin Buchta from Prince George 2nd: Cliff Fawcett from Vanderhoof 3rd: Delbert Dillman from Prince George.

Barrel Racing Juniors D-1 -- 20.41 1st: Kychaela Ketlo 2nd: Georgia Scott 3rd: Kristin Forsberg 4th: Kendra Leigh Johnson

time of 20.41 time of 20.43 time of 20.69 time of 20.88

D-3 -- 21.41 1st: Jesse Prevost 2nd: Britley McKee

time of 21.59 time of 21.75

D-4 -- 22.41 1st: Taylor Westbrook 1st: Eldon Kochel 2nd: Ryshel McKee 3rd: Hunter Westbrook

time of 22.66 time of 22.66 time of 27.81 time of 30.28

Open D-1 -- 17.50 1st: Kristin Bell

time of 17.50

D-2 -- 18.00 1st: Lila Hugstedt 2nd: Ashley Brunet 3rd: Kristin Bell 4th: Tennisha Baldwin

time of 18.00 time of 18.07 time of 18.13 time of 18.25

D-3 -- 18.50 1st: Kirby Cripps

time of 18.94

D-4 -- 19:00 1st: Lana Forsberg 2nd: Allie Baker 3rd: Krystal Cameron 4th: Dawn Cummins

time of 19.35 time of 19.50 time of 19.62 time of 19.90

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Trailblazer lands in Vanderhoof Christina Millington Omineca Express If ever you find yourself exploring the trails around Vanderhoof take the time to appreciate the hand cut paths that you find yourself on for they were made for you.

Peter Rodseth, a resident of the community of Vanderhoof for the past 38 years has dedicated much of his time giving to the beautification of the community that so many of you call home.

Rodseth stems from a “fortunate” upbringing under the watchful eye of his mother whom raised Rodseth and his younger sister on her own in the comforts of Prince Rupert.

“My father passed away when I was four years old,” said Rodseth. “I had such a great upbringing with my Mother” As a graduate in 1965, Rodseth set out in search of a career that would fulfill his appeal for the outdoors.

He studied 2 years at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) in the forestry program that had Rodseth working in Northern Vancouver to then gravitate to Plateau Mills, just west of Vanderhoof as a technician.

Rodseth has many accomplishments to call his own, as he has been an adventurous soul that has had him travelling across Canada for most of his young adult life.

However, Vanderhoof caught Rodseth’s attention during his travels for it was vast with “flat

land” that encouraged the trailblazer to be creative outside of his professional field.

Rodseth has a creative ability to carve a vision from various types of wood that can often be seen mounted throughout Vanderhoof.

“Staying busy gets me out of my head and doing things not only for the community but for myself,” said Rod-

seth. “Walking along the street picking up garbage is something I do for my own personal benefit. I want to be able to enjoy the town and its beauty.”

Rodseth refers to himself as a wellrounded Canadian as he enjoys heading out on the river on his canoe or to hike the “mystic” mountains that populate northern B.C. “ I am so very Canadian with my ca-

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noe and my boy scouts,” said Rodseth.

“It has been a dream of mine to climb Far Mountain.”

Rodseth can often be seen around Vanderhoof with his dog, Foobie as they often venture about interacting with locals or taking on one of the many adventures that Rodseth lays out for himself day after day.

“An honourary Canadian.”

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Rediscover Vanderhoof Shane’s Shop Shane Dunn, owner and operator of Shane’s Shop has been part of the Vanderhoof community all of his life.

He opened his 3 bay shop, in October of 2010 with a vision to have an honest approach to servicing the town of Vanderhoof in the automotive industry.

Dunn works alongside his apprentice, Richard Allman and ofďŹ ce manager Nikki Sanford, (his ďŹ ancĂŠe).

Services offered at Shane’s Shop are auto service and repair, vehicle inspection, diagnostics, front-end alignment, brake services, electronic engine management systems and all other mechanical repairs.

Shane is a certiďŹ ed automotive technician who received his certiďŹ cation of qualiďŹ cation in 1992, and has been a mechanic for over 20 years.

Dunn loves the friendliness of the growing community of Vanderhoof and being able to help people with an overall passion for his work.

Shane’s Shop stands by their motto, “honest, friendly service for you and your vehicle.�

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Pumpkin Walk For 11 years the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce has coordinated the Great Pumpkin Walk, bringing to life Riverside Campground for Halloween night.

Thousands of local residents attend this social evening, enjoying a free cup of hot chocolate, the carved pumpkins lining the road, the campďŹ res where volunteers hand out candy, and the grand ďŹ nale: an awe inspiring ďŹ reworks display. In past years this fun family event has helped to reduce vandalism and mischief on Halloween night. It is held every year on October 31, no matter what day of the week that is.

The Pumpkin Walk starts at 5pm and the ďŹ reworks display at 8pm. The Great Pumpkin Walk is a signiďŹ cant event in Vanderhoof, funded entirely by the community.

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Rediscover Vanderhoof College of New Caledonia We are very pleased to be serving communities in the Nechako Region. The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is involved in many initiatives that meet community educational and social services needs.

CNC Nechako lives by the college’s mission statement as being “a comprehensive college, providing access to lifelong learning to facilitate in the achievement of personal and educational goals. We are responsive to the diverse needs of our clients, our employees, and the communities of our region. In the dynamic, consultative environment, we deliver quality programs and promote the success of every student”.

CNC-Nechako Region includes campuses in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake; it has been serving adult learners in the respective communities for more than 30 years. The regional campuses serve 12 multicultural communities of varying sizes with a total population of over 18,000 in a geographical area covering 1,105,900 hectares – half the size of Vancouver Island.

The role of CNCNechako is to equip learners to identify and meet the complex and evolving needs of their communities in ways that are culturally appropriate, economically and socially relevant, and wholly reflective of the adult learner. In addition to providing education opportunities the community campuses provide many social programs that benefit our local youth, adults, and seniors/elders.

Our vocational education program offerings develop and strengthen a variety of employability skills for individuals seeking to enter and reenter the workplace.

The Administrative Assistant Certificate program is one exam-

ple of a program that is truly a career kickstarter for many of the graduates. Many of the graduates have a job to go to before they have completed the program, or soon after!

The Nechako campuses are working closely with mining companies to ensure we are delivering training relevant to their needs. The Mining Resource Industry Certificate, Drill Core Technician and Surface Diamond Driller’s Helper will continue to be delivered at both our Vanderhoof and Fort St. James campuses. The Mineral Processing Operator is a new training program available this fall for individuals interested in mine processing employment opportunities.

Through the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation - Employment Skills Access funding, campuses have successfully delivered fulltime training programs for Industrial Field Medic, Basic Security, Essential Office Skills, Resources Based Industries, Lumber Manufacturing, and Environmental Field Assistant.

Due to the popularity of the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW), all three campuses have offered multiple deliveries in Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof.

This very successful program is directed to unemployed workers

age 50 to 64 years of age where they update their skill sets that builds confidence in their ability to secure future employment.

The Aviation and Business Certificate program started in September 2011. The Aviation program called PilotPlus and is the only one offered in the north and prepares new commercial pilots for immediate employment as pilots in command in single engine aircraft operations with small and mid-level aviation companies. The College has an agreement with the University of the Fraser Valley and Coastal Pacific Aviation to transfer to a full four year bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business. The Aviation program utilizes two-state-of-theart full motion flying simulators and is now expanding to offer a range of shorter length courses.

Partnership and cooperation are key elements to the success of CNC Nechako Region; each initiative includes establishing multiple partnerships that assist us in addressing programming requirements that meet the economic and social needs in the communities we serve. Due to our commitment to social community development, we have taken the lead to support programs such as Neighbourhood Space, Seniors Connected, the Vanderhoof Youth Centre, Fort St. James

and Vanderhoof Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) and ESL among other initiatives. All these have demonstrated to be very positive for participants as they become more engaged in their own communities.

CNC’s staff in Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof are involved in the community and participates in several local community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Good Neighbours Committee, Fort St. James Pioneer Place Housing Society, Nechako Valley Community Social Services, Fort St. James Community Foundation Society, Literacy Now Task Group, Success

By Six, Nechako Valley Food Network, B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, Central Interior Feeder Cattle Association, Enbridge Community Advisory Board (CAB), OBAC Agricultural Implementation Committee, Nechako Community Arts Council, Mount Milligan Community Sustainability Committee, Fort St. James Indicators for Mining Community Health and Sustainability Committee, and Fort St. James Community Literacy Task Committee.

These partnerships speak to the active involvement and commitment to support diverse initiatives that benefit the College communities.

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Rediscover Vanderhoof Bird on a Wire Ltd.

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• OfÀce Supplies • Cellular Accessories Cathy Malo has lived in Vanderhoof for 23 years during which time she has worked in various retail positions.

When Diamond Jim’s shut down, Malo decided to pursue her life-long dream of owning her own business, which came to reality in June 2009.

The store features an array of consumer electronics, office supplies including inks and toners for printers, headphones, computer accessories, iphone accessories, etc.

Cathy is the only cellular provider in Vanderhoof offering cellular phone accessories and car audio products – if she doesn’t have something, she will do her best to get it.

“I want people to have fun and enjoy the things I have to offer; Telus Mobility with cer-

Recreation/ Leisure Fair Drop in for the Recreation & Leisure Fair in September at the Vanderhoof Arena. The fair is designed to raise awareness and showcase the various service, volunteer, leisure and recreational groups in the Stuart-Nechako area.

tified Telus sales reps, fax and copy service, media and more,” Malo says. “You are not just a customer, you are our neighbour.”

Cathy Malo is a key player in the community fully focused on

encouraging shopping local. Cathy has spent many hours donating time and money towards walks and events for awareness against drugs and violence in our community. Cathy is very passionate about

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Contact Bird on a Wire at: 149A Stewart Street West Vanderhoof 250-567-6776 or fax: 250-567-6737 for all of your consumer needs.

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Back to school: Give kids a healthy start · Pack healthy lunches: Parents strive to give their children the nutrition they need. However, how do you make sure your kids actually eat it, rather than trashing or trading it?

You need to make the food appealing. For example: * Keep it petite: Little people enjoy little portions so they can snack through the day. Consider substituting the double-decker hero sandwich for several smaller items. * Add fun with finger foods: Experiment with nutritious dips and spreads for veggies and crackers. Alternatively, boil an egg they can peel themselves. * Consult your kid: There is no better way to ensure they eat their lunch than by getting their buy-in.

Find out what their favourite snacks are and shop accordingly. · Start a ‘walking’ school bus: More than half of Canadian children aren’t as active as they need to be to ensure healthy development.

Walking is a great way to promote physical activity in kids. To make it fun, start a walking group supervised by an adult (usually a parent) that collects neighbourhood students at prearranged stops and times.

· Look for head lice: When kids are clustered together in classrooms, it’s a prime time for parasites to go body hopping.

Head lice cause itching and a sensation that something is moving on the scalp. To manage this check your child’s hair weekly for signs of lice or nits and don’t allow your child to share a brush, comb or hair accessories with friends. · Anticipate back-to-school stress: There are many sources of back-to-school stress, including adjusting to new teachers and classmates. Pacific Blue Cross’s My Good Health Portal contains a number of clues that your child may be stressed - ranging from bedwetting to headaches. Sometimes stress has a more serious cause, such as bullying or a school-related phobia.

Look out for signs of stress such as clinginess, crying, irritability, sudden bedwetting or sleep disturbances. If your child is stressed, talk to them about coping techniques or solutions.

If appropriate, involve a teacher in problem solving and check in with your family doctor if the stress seems unmanageable.

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

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

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

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

567-3107

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

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

www.thegospelchapel.ca

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

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

Making Jesus known

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Worship 7:30 am

We have a place for you to belong!

For more information call

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake Sunday Worship 9:00 am

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

A house of prayer for all people

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

Nechako Notes COMING EVENTS....

Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to nonprofit organizations only.s This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. ***

PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street).

Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.

This week’s submission....

NEW EVENTS....

PREGNANT? Childbirth prenatal classes offer information on labour and delivery choices, the newborn, postpartum family, breastfeeding and a hospital tour. Classes for anyone due before the end of November, 2012 will be starting September 10, 2012 at 7pm at Vanderhoof Health Unit.

Call 567-6900 for more info and to register. *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and Thursday afternoons. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use.

Please contact Jenn at 250567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@ telus.net *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290 *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VHF HOSPICE SOCIETY...

What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life?

Want to be part of a great

It’s back to school this week - watch out for kids running around and having fun!

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organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a notfor-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program.

Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families.

We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work.

Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** VHF STROKE RECOVERY...meet at the Stuart Nechako Manor Activity Room - Mondays 9:30 12:00 noon (except holidays). Any volunteers who would like to come are very welcome. All stroke recovery members in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For more information call Luella at 250-441-0086. *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CAN-

CER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on.

For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** NECHAKO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY... meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. ***

VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...

Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY... meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Call 567-9759 Edna. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***

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250.567.9258 fax 250.567-2070 email advertising@ominecaexpress.com Announcements 150 W Columbia Street, PO Box 1007 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J3A0

In Memoriam

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DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION: Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminated against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry, place of origin, or age unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT: Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all advertisements and in all other advertising material appearing in this edition of the Omineca Express. Permission to reproduce wholly or in any part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

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NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS 29 August 2012

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Your In Memoriam Gift is a lasting tribute. Please mail your donations to the address below, and include your name and address, along with the name and address of the next-of kin for an acknowledgment card.

Donations can be sent to: HSFBC & Y, 1212 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2.

1-800-663-2010.

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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Career Opportunities

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

SUPPORT WORKER Under the direction of the Regional Director or their designate and in cooperation with community partners and team members, this position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating a support and employment program for students who are enrolled and have completed a CNC trades/vocational program and are seeking employment or apprenticeship opportunities.

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.

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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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.

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

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

Fax:250-503-1148

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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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Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Volunteers The British Columbia Press Council

Ubleis Logging is seeking experienced: Processor Operators and Subcontract Processors to work full time year around in the Fort St. James area. Successful applicants will be offered a competitive compensation package. Please contact Rob Ubleis at (250) 9961615. Resumes can be emailed to ubleislogging@ telus.net or faxed to (250) 996-8346.

is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors.

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.

See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

Trades, Technical

Services

(Dunkley Lumber Contractor)

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.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com

• 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!

Art/Music/Dancing Piano Lessons Beginner piano teacher now taking registration for children ages 5-7 for piano lessons for the fall. Call 250 567-9501 for info and free interview

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Rentals

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Misc. for Sale

Please contact Ashley Halden at 778-724-2500 or ashley.halden@ vkmason.ca

• 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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Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments from $540 per month

Homes for Rent

BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

FOR RENT 2 bedroom trailer/w addition in town on its own lot.

Avail Oct 1/12, ref.req $ 575 778-634-3633

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

250-567-4208

Riverbed Enterprises Ltd.

Candidates must be highly motivated with the ability to work in a close team environment.

Food Counter Attendant Full-Time, Shift Work, Weekend, Early Morning, Overnight, Evening $10.25 per hr + benefits

Applicants should forward or fax resumes to: Apollo Forest Products Ltd. Human Resource Dept.

PO Box 129 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax# 250-996-8730 Email: sbauman@apolloforest.com

HEALTH BENEFITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCENTIVE PROGRAMS PAID TRAINING FREE UNIFORMS Apply in person a 180 First St. E, Vanderhoof BC or fax your resume to: 250-567-9180.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Apollo Forest Products Ltd. is currently seeking Heavy Duty Mechanics for permanent full-time shift work.

Candidates must be a highly motivated tradesperson with the ability to work in a close team environment.

Applicants should forward or fax resumes to: Apollo Forest Products Ltd. Human Resource Dept.

PO Box 129 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax# 250-996-8730 Email: sbauman@apolloforest.com Only applicants short-listed will be notified.

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Houses For Sale

2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 Z71, skid plates, 4 inch lift kit with brand new rims & tires.

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Houses For Sale

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

Three bedroom house, full, mostly finished basement.

Many upgrades, good overall condition.

Phone 250.567.0639 or 250.567.4484

MAKE YOUR POINTOF-SALE

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Call today to place your ad and make a sale quickly.

GENERAL LABOURERS SAWMILL AND PLANER Apollo Forest Products Ltd. is currently seeking general Labourers for permanent full-time shift work for sawmill and planermill.

E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or fax to: (1)780-622-4409 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.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com SKIDDER OPERATOR NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Skidder operator needed to work pulling a disc trencher in Vanderhoof area. Please fax resume to (250)567-9270. For any other questions please contact Doug at (250)5670527.

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc.

Available now: 250-863-3082

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Misc. Wanted

Large 2 Bdrm from

Only applicants short-listed will be notified.

SEVEN SEAS TRAVEL has an immediate opening for a permanent full time Travel Consultant position. Prior experience an asset but not required as on-the-job training will be provided. Applicant must possess excellent communication skills, oral and written; Exceptional Customer Service skills; the ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast paced environment; and have strong computer skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for Business, Leisure, Individual, Group, and International Travel.

Interested Candidates should submit their resume to: PO Box 250, Vanderhoof BC, V0J 3A0, or in person at 2425 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof no later than September 15, 2012.

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

250-567-9258

Auctions

Auctions

AUCTION SALE

FRANZ GRUBER & ESTATE OF ELI IANTKOW Vanderhoof, BC Go 25km East of Vanderhoof on Highway 16 or 75 km West of Prince George at the former VIP Auction site.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 TIME 10:00 AM

LUNCH AVAILABLE

TOOL, SUPPLIES & MISC Dewalt radial arm saw, router 10” table saw (22v), Laser level (new) Bench drill press, Pressure washer Coleman 5000 watt generator set Craftsman snowblower (electric start) 5 gal Kawasaki air compressor Delta chop saw c/w stand Craftsman riding lawn mower 21hp 950 watt light plant Rockwell band saw 220V cement mixer, bench grinder Rockwell lathe Hydraulic wood splitter Craftsman 10” heavy duty radial arm Electric arc welder, 10” miter saw Submersible pumps, sanders Grinders, paint sprayer, drills Planers, angle grinder, brad nailers 220 extension cord, air impact tools Antique batter charger Sledge hammer Hydraulic jacks, jackalls Tap & Die set, utility trailer 1 skidoo, 12” boat 2 - 15ft canoes, rototiller

HOUSEHOLD Oak round table & 6 chairs Solid oak china cabinet Oak secretary cabinet Oak cabinet (8’ long) Table & 6 chairs, oval mirror 4 pine book shelves Wardrobe cabinet w/mirror Couch & 2 arm chairs 2 fridges (apartment size) Solid oak table Office furniture Oak lawn table & chairs Queen size bed box spring & mattress King size bed - box spring & mattress w/armoire, nightstands & lamps Deacon bench & table, 2 chairs Old cast iron wood stove Couch & love seat, coffee table Living room sofa & 2 chairs 9 Tamarack chairs & 3 cupboards Antique trunk, bread maker 2 moose head (mounted) Dishes, pots & pans Antique dining room suite

1994 Terry 5th wheel travel trailer c/w 5th wheel hitch very clean, used very little

AND MANY MORE ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION

ALL WEST AUCTIONS CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW EQUIPMENT LIST: www.allwestauctions.com

HENRY DYCK - AUCTIONEER

Can’t make it to the auction?

Place absentee bids. Call Henry for details.

Terms of Sale - Cash or Cheque with 2 pcs. of ID NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

BOX 872, VANDERHOOF

PHONE: (250) 567-4842 WATCH FOR SIGNS

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Legal

Legal

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ALBERT MATTHEWS, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA WIEBE, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 15th day of October, 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 5th day of October, 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

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FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

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wedding guide

Wedding advice: Be open to ideas and expertise Once you announce your plans to get married, there’s a good chance that people close to you will be ready and willing to dispense their share of advice. Some words of wisdom will be priceless, while others you can store away for another day.

When polling married couples, you will likely find they would change “this” or “that” about their weddings if given the chance to do it all over again.

Here is some advice that you can choose to follow for your wedding day.

Tip #1: Trust your vendors Couples often have unique ideas for their wedding day. It may seem tempting to spell out what you want in minute detail and insist on wedding vendors carrying out your wishes to a T. But the smarter idea may be to give vendors a little more free reign -- after all, they are the professionals.

“I had a vision in my head of what I wanted my centerpieces to look like,” offers Jean M., “I gave the florist my suggestions and the ‘feel’ of what I was trying to create, but ultimately I left the finished product up to her. When I walked into the reception hall and saw my centerpiece baskets overflowing with fall-hued flowers, berries and twinkling candles, I was so excited I had left it up to the expert.”

When deciding on particular aspects of the wedding, you can give your general ideas, but leave the finished product to the professionals. Don’t list every song you want the deejay to play or micromanage all of the poses the photographer should take. After all, experienced pros have likely done

this dozens of times in the past and could produce results you never dreamed possible.

Tip #2: Scale down Unless you are planning on auditioning for the show “Over-the-Top Weddings,” it might pay to make your wedding more about being personal and less about wowing the crowd with special effects and expensive treats. It’s easy to be lured into extra dinner courses or be persuaded to release doves at the ceremony, but will these extras impact your relationship or the life you will be building together?

“If I had to do it all again, I would skip the dessert bar I had at my wedding,” says Alice C., “The spread of pies, pastries, cookies, and chocolates certainly looked impressive, but it cost me a small fortune. Also, people filled up on the dessert bar so much, they no longer had room to taste my special-ordered wedding cake.”

Tip #3: Don’t overextend Your wedding will hopefully be a once-in-alifetime event. Therefore, couples often plan to spend a good deal of money to ensure their special day is perfect. Weddings are still viewed as a highpriority expense and most couples save for a long period of time despite sluggish consumer spending reports.

“It can be easy to get carried away in wedding spending,” shares Deirdre H., “I went way over budget when getting my wedding gown and a few other components of my wedding. My husband and I struggled the first year of our marriage try-

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Try to stick to a budget as much as possible so that you can enjoy yourself not only on the wedding day, but also long after the honeymoon has ended.

Tip #4: Keep it in the family Selecting members of your wedding party can be challenging because there may be so many special people in your lives right now that you want to honor. Choosing a best man and a maid/matron of honor is a large responsibility because these people stand out in the wedding. Although couples struggle with their choices and want to please everyone, your safest bet is to choose a family member.

“I ended up choosing my best friend over my sister as maid of honor,” says Clara T., “Although we were very close at the time, we’ve since grown apart due to work relocation. My sister and I, however, talk and hang out frequently. I regret not having asked my sister to be my maid of honor, considering hers is a friendship I know will last a long time.”

Unless you don’t have close family members or your relationship with your siblings or cousins is strained, choose a family member to serve as best man or maid of honor.

It is easy to be overwhelmed when planning a wedding, and couples can expect to be bombarded with advice. However, it could pay to heed the advice of couples who have already lived and learned from their wedding choices.

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YOUR DELI ● Will Make Meat & Cheese Trays ● Prepared Salads ● Make Special Decorative Sandwiches YOUR BAKERY ● Custom Made Decorated Cakes ● Custom Made Sweet Trays YOUR HOUSEWARE DEPT ● Everything for the Newlyweds ● Kitchenwares, Small Appliances, Glassware, Candles etc YOUR PRODUCE DEPT. ● Make Fruit & Vegetable Trays, Baked Potatoes YOUR MEAT DEPT. ● Can Cook & Slice a Variety of Meats for Any Occasion YOUR HARDWARE DEPT. ● Garden Arches for your Outdoor Wedding Needs ● Plus many more outdoor decor items to set the scene for your perfect day

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