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Moot provides incite on settling disputes Miranda Schmold Submitted

According to Vanderhoofpool.ca, 575 of 1,047 electors in Area F who participated in the referendum voted in favor of contributing at least $256,000 annually for the costs of operating a $12-million pool, which many residents won't use, argues Holubush.

Four law students from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) travelled to London, Ont., this month to participate in the Kawaskimhon (speaking with knowledge) Aboriginal Moot at the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law. It was the nineteenth year that law students from across Canada gathered to consider a problem in Aboriginal law.

The students attempted to negotiate a consensus over three days in a talking circle format, drawing on indigenous approaches to dispute resolution.

The TRU Aboriginal Moot team was coached by Dr. Janna Promislow and consisted of second year students Mardi Edmunds, Murray Sholty, Miranda Schmold and Chrystie Stewart.

Longtime Fort Fraser resident Murray Sholty, a second year law student at TRU, said he was not only happy to be representing TRU in this competition, but was also glad to be representing northern communities, where he would be happy to return to practice law upon completion of his law degree.

Prior to attending law school, Sholty received his MBA from the University of Northern British Columbia.

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Kaylee Walstrom makes a splash in the Slush Cup pool at Murray Ridge on Sunday, March 10. See page 7 for story and photos.

Cluculz Lake residents hire lawyer to appeal pool referendum results Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Residents in Cluculz Lake have hired a lawyer to appeal the results of the pool referendum in Area F of the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN).

The residents, Dick Martin and Randy Holubush, have opened an account where people can contribute funds to take the appeal to the Supreme Court of B.C., an endeavor that could cost between $25,000 and $75,000.

"It's a lot less than we expect to pay for the pool if the facts are known," said Holubush.

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Holubush, who would personally pay an additional $388.80 of property taxes each year for 30 years if the pool is built, said some people from Area F were denied the opportunity to vote in the referendum.

Moreover, says Holubush, both seasonal and full-time residents of Cluculz Lake had to drive long distances to participate in the referendum.

"I wouldn't have a problem with it if I thought everyone was given the same opportunity in the vote," he said.

"What would have been ideal is everyone was treated equally and all would have had the opportunity for mail-in ballots."

Cheryl Anderson, manager of administrative services for the RDBN, said that, under the Local Government Act, residents of Area F had to apply for the mail-in ballot. It wasn't sent out automatically, she said.

"Every person that wanted a mail ballot had to apply for a mail ballot," she said.

Due to the number of seasonal residents living in Cluculz Lake,

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the RDBN Board of Directors decided last year that mail-in ballots, a central concern in the last pool referendum in Area F, should be used in the rural area for the first time.

Late last year, letters explaining the process of applying for mail-in ballots were sent to both seasonal and full-time residents, said Jerry Peterson, director of Area F. Petersen said Cluculz Lake residents were treated no differently than other electors, aside from the fact they had the option of utilizing mail-in ballots.

"Anybody on the tax notice list was sent a letter explaining to them everything," said Petersen.

Figures on the number of seasonal residents who own properties in Cluculz Lake don't exist, but Petersen said Area F isn't unique in terms of the ratio of full-time to part-time residents. Other communities have similar demographics, he explained.

The vote was held responsibly and in accordance with government legislation, he said.

"Once the public makes a decision, that's the way democracy works: You go with the majority of the people," he said.

Stoney Creek Woman Submitted Last October, Mrs. Nikki Arnold began reading Stoney Creek Woman to Grade 4 and 6 classes at Sinkut View Elementary School. This week, using the Inquiry Based Learning Module, all students in Ms. Patty Borek’s Grade 6 class and Mr. Andrew Vogelsang’s Grade 4 class prepared presentations to reflect their learning from the story.

It all started when both classes joined on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to listen to Mrs. Arnold read the book. The students were then paired up for critical thinking questions based on the chapters read. The ideas blossomed and faculty decided to combine both classes for inquiry-based presentations.

The only structure given to the students for their presentations were

discrimination, residential schools, or traditional versus modern ways.

The result was a myriad of brilliant ideas that were worked through by the students.

The adults acted as facilitators helping with the occasional idea or tweaking an existing idea. The students rose to the challenge with a mixture of woodwork, clay dioramas, plays, skits, music and a puppet show. Mrs. Arnold invited members of Mary John's family and some were brought to tears by one presentation. We were blessed with the presence of members of Mary John’s family, Sinkut View parents, Mr. Calvin Desmarais, Aboriginal Education Principal, Arlene John, CNC’s Elder’s On Campus and a few students from Nechako Valley Secondary School who all came to see the final product.

We hope to continue with learning of this nature as the community building and differential expression of learning and thought were a joy to watch.

Thanks to Mrs. Arnold, the staff at Sinkut View and Sarah John for supplying resources and making ice cream with the students.

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Newspaper publisher David Black is revising his B.C. environmental assessment application for a largescale heavy oil refinery in Kitimat to use a new refining process to reduce its environmental impact.

Black gave an update on the project in Vancouver on March 6, saying he has found most of the $25 billion in financing needed, and buyers for the refinery's fuel products.

He said customer contracts and financing are to be finalized within two months.

Black also released a Mustel Group poll conducted in February that shows three out of four people support the idea to refine crude oil in Kitimat.

A 57 per cent majority continue to oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway plan to pipe crude to Kitimat and load it on ocean tankers. Black said rejection of pipelines would only push crude oil producers to use rail transport to reach his refinery and other buyers.

The B.C. Liberals introduced amendments to the parks bill, including the addition of 260,000 hectares of land into parks.

Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad recently stood up against a parks bill in the legislature, but Rustad said he’s not against parks, or even the bill itself.

Instead, Rustad said his point was to draw attention to the lack of a clear plan or target for parks in British Columbia.

“It’s great that we have the park system we have, I don’t even mind the idea of seeing the parks that we have expanded, but the question is, when do we have enough parks in British Columbia?” said Rustad.

Instead, Rustad said he wants to see a target set which would then be managed, making sure the resources are in place to manage the parks and protected areas.

If the target of protected land was met, priorities would have to be weighed in cases where other areas warranted protection.

“Maybe it becomes the situation of an exchange,” he said.

The amendments to the parks bill his government was passing included the addition of 260,000 hectares of land into parks.

“As you can imagine, it starts to get very very difficult to undertake forestry or other activities if we are continually eroding the land base from which they can operate on,” said Rustad.

This comes after the province’s auditor general released a report condemning the province’s protection of biological diversity.

“A person could argue that every square inch of the province is a unique ecological biodiverse component of the province, but the question is how much land do we want to put aside that supports the core fabric of what British Columbia is ... and what do we set aside for other activities that support communities and families and the revenue that we need

to support the very parks that we’re creating?” said Rustad. “Where’s the balance?”

People talk about the cumulative impacts of resource development, perhaps we should be looking at the cumulative impact of constraints and restrictions on our land base as well.”

If the people in the province want to protect 50 per cent of the land base, Rustad said the decision should be made and there will be consequences, but there will be certainty for industry trying to bring forward projects and investing in their development.

B.C. Conservative candidate for Nechako Lakes Dan Brooks, however, sees the issue differently.

“We don’t need to have a conversation about how to limit parks, what we need to do is have a conversation about how to conserve what’s outside of parks better so that we don’t need to create more parks,” said Brooks. “That’s really what economic sustainability on the forest landscape is about.”

“If we conserve, we don’t need to protect,” said Brooks.

He believes corporations are already trying to meet the needs of communities to maintain social licence within the communities.

Citing “free to grow” standards as creating unnecessary barriers to better management and conservation by requiring companies to remove deciduous trees with herbicides or cutting.

“This is preventing Canfor from actually taking a more proactive role in conservation,” said Brooks.

In a written response to Rustad’s actions on his website, Brooks said: “ The Liberals have failed to balance the dramatic increase in development with the needs for non-timber values, and their neglect has naturally resulted in increased demand for more protection in the form of permanent parks.”

NDP candidate Sussanne Skidmore-Hewlett did not respond to an interview request prior to press time.

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It was the first national moot competition for TRU Law students and the problem was one of particular importance for Kamloops. Former Tk’emlups te Secewepemc chief, Manny Jules, has been lobbying for legislation that would allow First Nations to choose to transfer some of their reserve lands into fee simple holdings. The participating law students studied the legal and broader implications of the proposed change to the reserve land regime. They then had to rely on their research and preparations at a talking circle made up of other teams of students from law schools across the country. The negotiations produced a sophisticated discussion of the issues that impressed the coaches and observers who also gathered from across the country, deepening everyone’s understanding of the complexities of the issue and of introducing changes to the current Indian Act regime.

Many valuable lessons were taken away from this unique and intensive experience of exploring an important Aboriginal legal issue in a Talking Circle format.

A new understanding and greater appreciation for alternative dispute resolution processes and confidence that the knowledge gained this weekend will transfer over into the eventual practice of the law.

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Longtime Fort Fraser resident Murray Sholty, left, a second year law student at TRU, travelled to London, Ont., this month to participate in the Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot at the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law. The TRU Aboriginal Moot team was coached by Dr. Janna Promislow, at right.

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Province pulls back forest tenure change Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has withdrawn legislation to overhaul its system of Crown forest licences, after protests that it would give too much control to forest companies.

The amendments would have given the forests minister authority to convert licences to cut a certain volume of timber into areabased licences, to give companies greater incentive to invest in forest management.

"Clearly there are very significant benefits to area-based management," Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Tuesday.

"But there has also been a lot of misinformation and perceptions created around what it is and what it isn't."

Thomson announced the proposed change after a special committee toured northern B.C. last year to study the effect of the pine beetle epidemic in the B.C. Interior. He said the delay of the legislation will not interfere with the rebuilding of the Burns Lake sawmill destroyed by an explosion and fire in January 2012.

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Commitments by six Burns Lake-area aboriginal bands were a key part of the decision by Oregon-based Hampton Affiliates to rebuild the mill.

Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson organized a protest against the change, urging people to contact Thomson and ask for the delay. Simpson said the government was offering the change for the Burns Lake mill, but other forest companies would demand the same thing.

The result would be a series of regional monopolies over Crown forest resources that would push out independent mill owners who don't have large forest licences, Simpson predicted. He compared it to a similar change in coastal forest licences to Tree Farm Licences (TFLs), which was opposed by H.R MacMillan, B.C.'s first chief forester, in the 1950s.

Extending TFLs into the Interior would lead to the same result that has been seen on the B.C. coast, with most mills shut down and the forest degraded to second growth with low commercial value, Simpson said.

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Minister of Forests Steve Thomson, above, and the B.C. government has withdrawn legislation to overhaul its system of Crown forest licences after protests that it would give too much control to forest companies.

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Seniors’ advocate is no independent

Editor: Legislation to create a seniors’ advocate was passed on March 14.

Unfortunately, the advocate will be limited to serving at the discretion of government and will therefore be unable to play the watchdog role that seniors need it to.

While I am pleased that the position is being created, without a truly independent advocate, and in the absence of other comprehensive action on the part of government to improve seniors’ care, we cannot address the systemic challenges seniors face.

This legislation comes one year after the release of the B.C. Ombudsperson’s report on the state of seniors’ care in B.C. The Ministry of Health has fully implemented only four of the 141 recommendations made directly to the ministry since the report’s release, and partially implemented only approximately 25 per cent of the recommendations.

The Ombudsperson’s findings indicate that the Ministry of Health has, in many cases, failed to fulfill its leadership role for seniors’ care in our province. Given that there is little evidence in the 2013 budget to suggest our government intends to take serious action on seniors' care, one advocate that is tied to government cannot fill that gap.

Rick Tuner, co-chair B.C. Health Coalition

Heralding all heroes Editor: My name is Ron Kirstein and I am the official representative of the Royal Canadian Humane Association for British Columbia and the Yukon.

Our association recognizes Canadians who have risked their lives to save others. Each year we watch the news media to find true Canadian heroes, many of whom are police officers and firemen.

To accomplish this task we rely on local police and fire reports and media articles to verify exactly what took place as we try to get a clear picture before we give out the awards.

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Both parties have betrayed us Tom Fletcher Black Press There was some public business conducted in the final frantic days of the B.C. legislature session last week, but you likely wouldn’t have heard much about it.

Premier Christy Clark’s skimpy governing agenda was overshadowed by the delivery of an internal investigation report into her government’s ethnic outreach program.

A review by four deputy ministers detailed what reporters already knew from a memo and meeting notes leaked to the NDP. The plan started in the premier’s office, led

by Clark’s deputy chief of staff, who resigned as soon as it was made public.

A B.C. Liberal Party employee attended the first meeting, expressly intended to organize events to impress immigrant communities, then harvest the goodwill in the form of contact lists for the coming election campaign.

After 10,000 e-mails were collected and 27 interviews conducted, they revealed a few significant details.

Former multiculturalism minister John Yap knew or should have known that the scheme was being kept secret because it was an inappropriate use of government resources. He won’t be back in cabinet, although Clark said he intends

to run for re-election in RichmondSteveston.

Yap’s executive assistant resigned when the report came out, admitting he helped cover the tracks of political meddling in the hiring of three outreach contractors with sufficient loyalty to the party.

Clark insists she knew nothing of this plan. She tabled the investigation report, and then announced that the B.C. Liberal Party had written a $70,000 cheque to the government to cover the estimated cost of the inappropriate political work done by non-political staff.

Here’s the part taxpayers may not fully appreciate. There are authorized political staffers all over the legislature, in the premier’s office, the opposition leader’s office and two teams of caucus employees who spend much of their time digging up dirt on the other party. All are paid by you and me.

A line is crossed only when a non-political employee such as a ministry communications director acts on behalf of the party. The main offender in that capacity was one Brian Bonney, whose records suggested he spent half of his time on party work. He quit in February, before the plan was leaked, and the party paid back half of his salary for the 18 months he was on the public payroll.

NDP outrage over this was blunted by another leaked document. This one was from a never-

released 2010 report by Auditor General John Doyle, which condemned a five-year program of skimming money from NDP constituency office budgets all over the province and using it for political work.

In a nice bit of symmetry, much of the more than $400,000 was spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. Yiu’s Vancouver-Fraserview candidate page boasts of his ethnic outreach work, which included tirelessly warning B.C.’s Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax.

In fact, it was the NDP-Yiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan.

The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing.

It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP co-managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into the light.

Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them.

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Slush Cup marks end of season at Murray Ridge Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier There was slush for everyone on Saturday at Slush Cup on Murray Ridge, but the crowds did not come out until Sunday, when the slush pit was prepped for jumpers.

Saturday saw a Rail Jam event while Sunday had events going all afternoon.

The Hat Lake Hurl was relocated due to conditions and was instead the Cassiar Catapult, with Sarah Grill blowing away the competition, breaking her own previous record with a 53 second run down the face.

Janna Burgart took second among the adult skiers.

The 12- to 16-year-old winners were Tahlea Perry in first and Logan Burke in second place.

Mina Jones was first and Vienna Perry second for the under 12 age group.

The fastest boarders were Jess Hill among the adults and Oscar Croucher among the 12- to 16-year-olds.

Slush cup jumper winners who braved the pit of chilly water on a windy day were Vienna Perry (first place), Nicole Kristofferssen (second place) and Kolby Wilson (third place).

Jeff Jones was the only mountain

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A skier, left, slides the third rail during a Rail Jam Competition at Murray Ridge on March 9. Harrison Hooke, above, shows some style over the first obstacle in the competition. bike racer to bring his bike this year, and therefore maintained his lengthy winning streak (he doesn’t remember a year he has not won the race).

There were two bathtub race entries, where teams of skiers and boarders holding ropes navigate whatever contraption they bring

which will hold at least one member of the team through a series of gates on Molstar.

Fort St. Jamaica was the victorious team, and while the competition’s recliner did indeed rocket down the hill, it unfortunately missed a number of gates on the way.

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Nechako Lakes receives $525,472 in grant money

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MLA John Rustad announced on March 11 that the B.C. government is assisting local governments in Nechako Lakes by providing services with $525,472 in grants.

The Strategic Community Investment Fund restructures the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program and Small Community and Regional District Grants.

Since 2009, the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) has provided $562 million in funding to support B.C. communities, enabling them to invest money in projects that are identified at the local level as a priority.

The SCIF program was implemented by the province at that time to help provide local governments with greater financial stability in economically uncertain times.

The Small Community Grant and Regional District Basic Grant are grants to local governments, to assist

them in providing basic services.

The Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program directly assists eligible municipalities that pay police enforcement costs. The grants come from ticket fines and courtimposed fines on violation tickets, and the amount of money a municipality receives is based on its contribution to total municipal policing costs.

Since the commitment to return 100 per cent of net traffic fine revenues was made in 2004, more than $554 million has been returned to communities across the province.

Funding by region: Burns Lake - $88,649 Fort St. James - $67,936 Fraser Lake - $62,143 Granisle - $93,251 Houston - $85,341 Vanderhoof - $93,271 Bulkley-Nechako Regional District - $34,881

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At left, seniors and elders from Vanderhoof and Saik’uz First Nation travelled to Prince George on a bus for shopping and fun on March 2. The bus trip, funded by New Gold, and supervised by program coordinator DebraAnn Bishop, included prizes and song.

Debra-Ann Bishop Submitted Vanderhoof Seniors Connected (VSC) would like to thank all the seniors and elders from Vanderhoof and Saik’uz First Nation for coming together for a special day of recognition.

To honour our Seniors and Elders, VSC organized a day trip to Prince George for shopping and fun on March 2.

With funding acquired from New Gold Blackwater Project, VSC was able to rent a coach bus and pay for lunch for 44 seniors, elders and helpers.

The day went very well and remarks like “Awesome!” and “Really, no charge?” and “This is great!” were echoed throughout the day.

We had a wonderful time. There were draws (prizes supplied

by Saik’uz First Nation), singing on the bus and a coming together of community.

“I know this is just the beginning,” said Debra-Ann Bishop, VSC program coordinator.

"We will be looking to acquire more funding for future trips."

VSC is designed to support and assist the seniors and elders of our community through outreach, transportation and socialization.

All services through VSC are free of charge to the seniors and elders participating in the program.

If your company or organization would be interested in sponsoring a VSC Seniors and Elders Fun Day, or would like more information about the VSC Program, please contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250.567.0623, or vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com.

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For the next few weeks I would like to discuss the importance of water and later introduce you to the works of Masaru Emoto, a Japanese doctor of alternative medicine.

Water is important. It keeps us clean, it keeps us alive.

Cleanliness is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Germs, bacteria and viruses most often travel through contact or though air particles such as when someone sneezes. Because so many items are handled on a day to day basis and not everyone washes their hands after... say...going to the bathroom.. remember that when you use public anything.. you’re more than likely coming into contact with something foreign. When you come into contact with these germs they can remain live for hours or in the case of some viruses, days.

Remember to always sneeze into a tissue or the crook of your elbow, the reason for this is so that you don’t spread germs, or leave them on objects others may come into contact with. Your skin does a good job keeping these germs out of your body to protect you, the problem happens when you shake hands, touch your face, your eyes (rubbing tired eyes, putting in contacts etc), your mouth (nail bitters are especially prone) wiping away sweat and mainly touching your face even to scratch an itch makes it easier for germs to get into your body. Sanitizing your hands means having clean germs, disinfecting has more of an effect but then your hands will suffer the more you do it (you wash away those protective oils that keep you safe in the first place).

Your best bet...Stay clean!!! Water and soap are your best friends.

Did you know that it’s not so much the type of soap you use but the method you use to wash your hands. The ten second shake and dry does little, what you want is to wet your hands and then turn off the tap, soap up and lather your hands, put the soap away and then continue to work the soap through every finger nook and cranny, make sure to get the tops of your hands too. A good 30 second scrub will remove more bacteria than a quick dip into antibacterial soap (then rinse of course, but remember to try and save that water!).

When washing your whole body this goes double! Your hands tend to get the dirtiest so of course they need focus, but remember that when taking a bath it is better to follow the above rule (wet, scrub, rinse & THEN soak... if you’re washing and scrubbing in the tub, you end up bathing in the filth that you’ve just gotten rid of. In Japan it is traditional to use the bath as a soak to help relax, one washes outside the bath or before filling the tub, rinses off and then enjoys a nice hot leisurely soak, this way everyone in the family can enjoy a soak in nice hot water without wasting water or worrying about dirty water.

Water, such a simple thing keeps you healthy, keeps germs and bacteria from accumulating and helps your skin to breathe so it can better rid itself of toxins! Making sure you are drinking good water and enough to hydrate so your body can do its job well.

Next week – Drinking water quality.

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Old Man Winter made his final stand last week, walloping Vanderhoof with more than 24 centimetres of snow from March 12 to March 16.

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)

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

250-567-4960

For more information call

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am

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

567-3107

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

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

For more information call

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

Cowboy Church

PleaSe note...Sharon and Gene Snell lost their home on Sackner Road the morning of March 8. Their family has set up a benefit account at Integris Credit Union under Sharon and Gene Snell. *** Untold traUMa...author seeks contributions from non-First Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern B.C. For more information email Kathyhansen1@gmail. com. *** the Vanderhoof PUBliC liBrarY genealogY ClUB 2013 PreSentationS...apr. 11th @ 7pm - Presentations by Club Members “My Most Exciting Genealogy Discovery”.

May 9th @ 7pm - Trace Your Roots with DNA. Meetings are held in the Vanderhoof Public Library multi-purpose room. Please use the east rear entrance.

Everyone is Welcome! *** let’S get groWing! gardening WorkShoPS presented by the Vanderhoof Public Library in partnership with the Nechako Valley Food Network. gardening Workshops – Opportunities to learn from the following local gardeners. thurs. Mar. 21st Composting: Tips & Tricks – Facilitator: Richard Burkholder May – t.B.a.

Container Gardening – Facilitator: Brenda Devauld Programs begin at 7:00pm in the Vanderhoof Public Library multi-purpose room *** lego ClUB We have the Lego, you bring the ideas, a weekly drop-in program that’s fun for all ages. Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 until Mar. 12th.

All programs at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VolUnteerS needed....

Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors?

The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc.

No special skills required; training and orientation are provided.

Patience and caring understanding a necessity.

Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Sheila 570-2467 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com ***

Northern Health has purchased 13 acute care beds for St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof. The beds, which were delivered earlier this month, are approximately $16,000 each and were purchased with capital funding from the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District.

Black Press Vanderhoof SeniorS ConneCted is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program.

Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/ Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.

For more information contact Debra-Ann Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail. com *** Calling all SeniorS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month.

Come and have some fun!

Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** al-anon...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society.

For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** 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 organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others.

We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work.

Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** the food Bank... is in serious need of food donations.

Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue. *** BadMinton at fleSS gYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** the Vanderhoof CanCer SUPPort groUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** endako hall SoCietY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** the YelloWhead draft horSe aSSoCiation...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving.

Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-5678484. *** neChako QUilterS gUild... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** the fraSer QUilterS gUild... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** hoSPiCe tree of life... is to honour the living as well as

to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-5677956. *** 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 250699-7763. *** neChako ValleY hiStoriCal SoCietY... meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** Vanderhoof 899 air Cadet SQUadron...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend.

Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250567-7574. *** aa Meeting... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall.

567-8087 or 567-4588 *** aa fraSer lake MeetingS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** St. John hoSPital aUXiliarY SoCietY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 New members welcome. *** Vanderhoof liBrarY 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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Kick Start is a community driven initiative focused on creating an awareness of what Vanderhoof has to offer!

DRIFTERS MINI DUDE FARM Vanderhoof has a variety of goods and services available from our local vendors and businesses.

When you do your shopping right here in Vanderhoof, you’ll do more than find great products.

By supporting local businesses with your shopping dollars, you’re supporting our local economy as well, and that’s good for everyone. You can’t beat the convenience of shopping right here in town.

Plus, you’ll enjoy the friendly, personalized service of merchants who truly appreciate your business. So this year check out the merchandise offerings right here at home – you’ll be glad you did!

“HOME OF THE MINIATURES” A PETTING FARM AT ITS BEST A variety of critters, large and small, out of the ordinary feathered fowl, including peacocks, geese, ducks, etc.

Ferrets, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Babies arriving spring and summer, and always trying to add something new and interesting to the farm.

Located at 14166 Meadowdale Road, 1.2 km off of the Blackwater, 15 min. east of Vanderhoof.

VISIT US @ www.driftersminidudefarm.com

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Upcoming Programs Apply Now for Fall Program Starts Social Service Worker Certificate

Get any service done in April and your name will go into a draw for a $100 Gift Certificate Book your appointment with Pam, ChelsEy, Karen, Nickie, Tracey or Janeane

Do you enjoy helping those in need?

With a Social Service Certificate, you can find work in residential child/ adult care services, women’s programs, group homes, shelters, First Nations social services organizations, and more. Vanderhoof Campus – Starting in September 2013

Administrative Assistant Certificate (ABT) As a trained administrative assistant, you’ll have the confidence to compete in today’s highly-skilled workforce in one of these rewarding careers: office clerk, receptionist, administrative assistant, office manager, executive assistant, small business owner.

Vanderhoof Campus - Starting in September 2013

Pipe Trade – Foundation The need for skilled workers regionally, provincially and nationally has been news for more than three years. This ITA foundation-level program will prepare you for entry-level employment in the piping trades: plumbing, steamfitter/pipefitter, gasfitter and sprinkler installation.

Vanderhoof Campus - Starting in October 2013

Professional Cook Level 1 Fast-paced and rewarding, a career as a professional cook lets you express your creativity.

You’ll find jobs at hotels, exotic resorts, cruise ships and local restaurants.

Fort St. James Campus - Starting in May 2013

Welding – C, B, and A Levels

Shear Madness 250-567-4559 CO-OP MALL 188 STEWART ST. E

Hair Salon and Day Spa

As a welding C graduate, you’ll be qualified for a variety of jobs in the construction and metal working industries. With advancing technology, welding equipment and techniques are constantly changingit’s important for welders to keep their skills updated.

Fort St. James Campus – Starting September, 2013

For information or to apply contact your local CNC campus.

Vanderhoof 250-567-3200 Fort St. James 250-996-7019 Fraser Lake 250-699-6249 Check the website at www.cnc.bc.ca/nechako .

Like us on Facebook and keep up-to-date on courses and programs.

Watch for the new 2013-2014 Program Guide in your mail box at the beginning of June.

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IT’S TAX TIME AGAIN! NEED HELP! OPEN Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm 16856 McDowell Rd Ph: 250-699-6558 Fax: 250-699-6590

Reasonable Rates

LORRAINE’S BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE

BIG NEwS! Starting March 2, 2013 until April 27, 2013, Lorraine’s Bookkeeping will also be open on Saturdays 9am - 2pm at the office located in “A Cut Beyond” in Fraser Lake.

NOw ACCEPTING M/C, VISA & DEBIT CARD

e r e H s i g Sprin Spring Kick off at the Vanderhoof C-Store Nestle Novelty Ice Cream ...........ONLY $1.50 Flo n Go Combo - reg 39.99 ...........................$20.00 30 lb Propane Tanks - reg 69.99 ......................$50.00 Little Tree Air Fresheners - All scents reg 1.49.... $1.00 Plus Spring Cleaning Bargain Bins (All savings while quantities last)

Agro/Lumber Ready to assemble in your yard: 8x8 Gable Roof Poly Shed - reg 1199.00 ........................................SALE $999.00 Poly Base for above shed - reg 299.00 ...........................................SALE $199.00 Above items also available assembled for delivery ..................................................... $1348.00

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op 188 E Stewart St, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Phone: 250-567-4414

Hardware Selected linoleum remnants in stock, minimum 10% savings come talk to John.

25-75% savings on clearance merchandise...tools, electronics, lawn and garden supplies, ornaments, and more. All available from our spring cleaning table.

Hexagon shaped greenhouse with shelves.Walk in size - reg 179.99 ....... SPECiAL $99.97 Larger walk in greenhouse also available - reg 184.99 ..............................SPECiAL $129.97 Cedar chests - reg 229.99 ...........................................................................SPECiAL $129.97 RochesteR catalogues aVaIlaBle NoW, BooK YouR BIRDs NoW, aND PuRchase all oF YouR NecessaRY suPPlIes to KeeP YouR BIRDs healthY aND haPPY. Housewares ANNuAL SPRiNg SCRAtCH ‘N DENt SALE Lots of Great Deals. Great Assortment of Products.

Come to your Co-op Food Floor & Check It Out!

Petro Centre - 909 Hwy 16 West Clear Kerosene 18.9 lt pail - reg 49.99 .............................................................SALE $42.99 Solvent Parts Cleaner 18.9 lt pail - While quantities last reg 56.99 ........................SALE $49.99 Oil Buddies 11 fits 5 litre jug - reg 3.99 ..........................................................SALE $2.99 or ...FREE with purchase of any four 5 litre jugs of oil Oil Buddies 11 fits 1 litre jug - reg 3.99 ..........................................................SALE $2.99 or ...FREE with purchase of any twelve 1 litre jugs of oil We have some Diesel Motor Oil (DMO CI-4 Spec) Engine Oil left

(suitable for older gas and diesel engines) ( While quantities last)

DMO 30 W, 12/1 litre - reg 46.56.......................................................................SALE $39.95 DMO 15 W40 110 litre drum - reg 388.30.................................................... SALE $339.00 DMO 10 W30 205 litre drum - reg 721.60.................................................... SALE $669.00 Assorted Baldwin Filters .............................................................................................50% off Bring in your filter numbers and we’ll cross reference them for you (While quantities last)

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Businesses Rich’s Saw Sales Ltd. &

All your Lawn and Garden Equipment Supplies Industrial Supplies

290 W 1st Street richssaw@telus.net

250-567-2362 www.richssawsales.com

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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, 1480 7th Ave., PG, V2L 3P2 1-800-663-2010.

Part time cleaners needed for light and heavy duty work.

No expereince necessary, will train the right candidate.

Must be reliable.

Subcontractors welcome.

Please call: 1-888-306-5720 ext 2506. Quote: “VANDERHOOF”.

Information NECHAKO RIVER

FLOW FACTS 14 March 2013 Reservoir Elevation: 850.72 m

(2791.09ft)

SLS Discharge: 30.3 m3/s

Mountain Snowpack: 83 per cent of long term average 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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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

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Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has immediate openings

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com Versatile Painting & Sandblasting is looking for qualified experienced Journeymen Painters/Sandblasters in KITIMAT. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others.

Please send resumes to: guy@versatilepainting.ca

Medical/Dental LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858

Fraser Lake Community Health Centre

is looking for a Janitor/Maintenance person on a casual basis to cover vacation relief. This position performs a variety of heavy cleaning duties and/or performs maintenance (mowing lawns/changing light bulbs etc) and repair duties as needed.

Qualifications: Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Submit resumes to Debbie Devauld, FLCHC, Box 1000, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 or you can drop off resume at the FLCHC.

for TJ Heavy Duty Mechanics

and a Mechanical Manager/Supervisor in Dease Lake, BC

ALL CASH Healthy Vending Route: 9 local secured proven accounts. Safest, quickest return on money. Investment required + $72K potential training included. 1-888-979-8363.

Fraser Lake Sawmills is accepting resumes from postsecondary students for a clerical placement between May & August. Self-motivated individuals with office experience, organizational and prioritization skills will be well suited for this position.

For more details on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Help Wanted

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All resumes must be submitted by the closing date.

Only select individuals will be contacted for an interview. Please forward cover letters, resumes and references to crystal.franks@westfraser.com

West Fraser Fraser Lake Sawmills

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Summer Job Openings

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

The District of Vanderhoof is seeking student employees for its Summer Beautification Program.

To be considered for these positions candidates are to be 16 - 30 years old and must be returning to post-secondary education conclusion of the season.

These positions will require working in the outdoors and operating various pieces of equipment.

Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required.

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Help Wanted

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Riverside Campground Attendant The District of Vanderhoof is seeking trusting campground attendants for the camping season at Riverside Campground.

The season will run approximately mid-June to mid-September.

This is a live in position and will require working with money and in the outdoors operating various pieces of equipment.

Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required.

Closing Date: May 24, 2013 Apply to:

Shallon Touet, Arena - Parks Manager, 160 Connaught Street, PO Box 900, Vanderhoof , BC, V0J 3A0

Email: arena_manager@district.vanderhoof.ca

Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930

Riverbed Enterprises Ltd.

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Position: Summer Receptionist Closing Date: April 5, 2013

Business Opportunities

Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business.

Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn.

General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca

Financial Services

You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and road maintenance equipment.

A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to receive one preferred.

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Email: arena_manager@district.vanderhoof.ca

Village of Fraser Lake

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE JOB POSTING SUMMER RECREATION STUDENT

DURATION OF THE POSITION: May 20, 2013 to August 30, 2013 WAGE: $16.97 per hour HOURS OF WORK: Typically Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Must ďe Ňedžiďle ǁith hours, days and ǁeeŬends REQUIREMENTS: ■ nrolled in at least 2nd year WostͲ^econdary ducaƟon program for September, 2013 ■ Age 19 or older ■ Training in hild eǀelopment, lementary ducaƟon, ■ arly hildhood, ZecreaƟon or similar Įelds ■ džperience in a day camp, recreaƟon or school age care seƫng ■ ustomer serǀice or public relaƟons edžperience and training ■ salid lass ϱ riǀer͛s >icence Ͳ no restricƟons DUTIES: ■ Provide a safe environment for youth ■ Supervise and parƟcipate in a variety of indoor, outdoor sports and acƟviƟes ■ Plan and lead organized games and other age appropriate acƟviƟes ■ torŬ as a team and other group leaders, instructors and supervisors and other duƟes as may be assigned APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 19, 2013 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO: VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE BOX 430 FRASER LAKE, B.C. V0J 1S0 PHONE: 250-699-6257 FAX: 250-699-6469 EMAIL: clinton.mautheΛfraserlaŬe.ca

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Auctions

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AUCTION SALE

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BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

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All West Auction

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall.

Furniture, antiques, collectable’s, tools, tack, vehicles, equipment etc.

Sale conducted by,

Spring Sale Dates VISSER VEGETABLE FARMS April 27, 2013 Prince George

For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 More detailed list closer to sale date.

RON VASSALLO FARM SALE June 1, 2013 Vanderhoof

Heavy Duty Machinery

CONSIGNMENT SALES

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on March 7, 2013 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim, and Notice of Fast Track issued from the Kamloops Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 48240 by way of this advertisement.

Legal Notices Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd. is compiling its HIRED EQUIPMENT LIST For the 2013/14 Season Persons or companies with equipment Such as Excavators, Trucks, Backhoes, Loaders, Graders, Rollers or Tractors, which are available for work and wish to be included on the list should contact the Main Office located @ 545 Spruce Street - Vanderhoof 567-3114.

Registrations will be accepted up to April 30, 2013.

Didier Brard, General Manager Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd.

In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: Judgment, interest and costs.

You must file a response to civil claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Kamloops Court Registry, at 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, copies of the Notice of Civil Claim, and Notice of Fast Track and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is: c/o Fulton & Company LLP, 300 - 350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Y1 Attention: Jeffrey D. Coulter, File number 66950-943.

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Vanderhoof coach recognized in national contest Brookside Resort 55110 Hwy 16 West, Cluculz Lake

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Omineca Express 150 West Columbia St, Vanderhoof and Village of Fraser Lake Office 210 Carrier Cres, Fraser Lake Submitted

Marty Floris, a hockey coach in Vanderhoof, was nominated for the KRAFT Hockey Goes On contest.

Holly Makow Submitted Marty Floris, a hockey coach in Vanderhoof, was nominated for the KRAFT Hockey Goes On contest.

There were 1,029 nomination letters submitted from across Canada and Floris made the top 100.

In order for Floris to make the top 25, he must receive votes. Votes can be cast from March 23 at 9 a.m. until March 24 at 11:59:59 p.m. at Krafthockeygoeson. com.

The top 20 nominees will receive $20,000 and the top five will receive $100,000 for their minor hockey association.

Floris, who is famous for quoting Red Green's motto, "Keep your stick on the ice," is a husband, father of three, a popular Grade 7 teacher and head coach of the Vanderhoof Minor Hockey Association.

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He currently coaches five teams: two Atom levels and one PeeWee level, as well as an Atom Development & PeeWee Northwest All-Star team. But Floris' commitment doesn't stop there.

Over the past two years, he initiated and ran a Hockey Skills Academy in conjunction with School District 91, which two elementary schools participated in.

With Vanderhoof facing a shortage of referees, Floris stepped up and took a clinic and helps with that, too. He also ran a Power Skating Program for many years and has been involved in B.C. Hockey High Performance Programs.

For each team Floris coaches, he plans for and attends all practices as well as juggles busy game and tournament schedules.

As a coach, Floris' skills are unparalleled in our community. He is very fair in his role as coach and uses his exten-

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sive knowledge of the game to benefit all young players.

Floris has the patience and ability to teach the kids how to improve their skills as a positioned player, but most importantly, he continues to teach them that they belong to a team.

Floris teaches skills that go beyond the game of hockey and he knows how to bring the best out in each player.

Floris has surpassed his role of being just a coach to being a true teacher of the game and a highly respected mentor.

On Sunday, March 24, a free skate is being organized from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. at the Vanderhoof Municipal Arena with admission being a vote for Floris. Electronic voting booths will be supplied on site.

For more information on this contest please visit Krafthockeygoeson. com.

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