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Frank J Mitchell begins 3 Facts ‘Heaven Bread’ program By Jenna Jensen Contributor
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or the very first time, Frank J Mitchell Elementary School (FJMES) has launched a free, volunteer run breakfast program. After seeing a need, and having the desire to help, Pauline Schmidt, an Educational Assistant (EA) at FJMES has spearheaded the initiative and has seen a great amount of students swinging by for a breakfast of toast with butter and cinnamon or honey which all the children have now affectionately named "Heaven Bread." "Children may be hungry for a number of reasons other than economic hardship within the family. Some may come for toast because they didn't feel like eating much at home, or are simply growing and need a boost. Studies show, and you can see it in our own students, that having breakfast helps kids learn and stay focused, "said Schmidt. "Right now, the popularity is overwhelming, but as the new wears off we expect to see a decline in the students participating."
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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, November 28, 2013
with MLA Bill Bennett
Hailey Rothel, Stan Schmidt Manager of Overwaite Foods, Sydney Cleggett, Jasaed Ward, Dakota McCartney, Aaron Jensen Owner of Rapid Water Services and Pauline Schmidt EA and Program Organizer are thrilled to be seeing the Breakfast Program take off with such success. Photo by J. Jensen
The first week saw an astounding amount of heaven bread produced. Over 50 loaves or 1133 slices were served, filling the tummies of almost all of FJMES students. Along with the success of the Breakfast Program comes a cost. The District budget of $400 was used up right away and it is yet to be seen how future costs will be covered. Upon the start of the program, Stan Schmidt, Manager of Overwaitea Foods generously donated four toasters, and is offering the school a discount on bread. A local bookkeeper,
Ron McIntyre has also donated several containers of honey. Also, learning of the program, and wanting to help was local company Rapid Water Services who stopped by the school to drop off a $600 donation. "I truly believe in the importance of kids having breakfast before school and the difference it can make in their day. Hearing of all the volunteers and effort that is going into this program, I am thrilled to be able to help," said Aaron Jensen, owner of Rapid Water Services.
1. Premier Christy Clark promised in the election campaign that all ministries and crown agencies would be reviewed to determine if tax payers are getting good value. She appointed Bill Bennett as Minister Responsible for the Core Review, as well as Minister of Energy & Mines. 2. Last week, the Core Review Committee announced that the Provincial Capital Commission and Pacific Carbon Trust will be folded up, with a savings to tax payers of $6.6 million. There are 90 crown agencies in government, as well as the ministries. 3. The main goal of government’s Core Review is to ensure the best possible use of government resources and respect for the interests of taxpayers. The Core Review process will continue to review agencies, ministries and programs until the end of 2014. Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East www.billbennettmla.bc.ca
District of Elkford 816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • info@elkford.ca • www.elkford.ca
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND Box 340, Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0 or hand delivered to 816 Michel Road, Elkford, B.C. The highest bid may not be the successful bid. All forms, maps and information is available on the District website at www.elkford.ca under the “What’s New” tab.
Development cost charges will apply for connections to District services. The lots are located at:
Civic Address Legal Description #410 Bickford Drive Lot 68, DL 3512, Plan 13132 Boivin Road Lot 8, DL 12378, Plan 14097
Location Plan
The sale is subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below: 1. Offers must be submitted on the District’s form; 2. Successful bidders will have three (3) years to have a permitted building, or other suitable residential housing unit in place on the lot; 3. Successful bidders, upon transfer of the land, will grant to the District of Elkford an Option to Purchase, exercisable upon failure to have a permitted building in place on the lot or consolidation with an adjacent lot within the three years; 4. Offers must include a deposit of 10% of the offer price, by certified cheque or bank draft. Sealed bids clearly marked “410 Bickford Lot Sale” or “Boivin Lot Sale” will be received until December 20th, 2013 at 4:00 pm MST. Bids can be mailed to District of Elkford, P.O.
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Boivin Road Lot
#410 Bickford Drive Lot
PID 011-313-170 010-399-887
•December 9 •December 23
Regular Council @ 6 pm Regular Council @ 6 pm
For further information please contact: Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer 250.865.4004 or chelgesen@elkford.ca or Scott Beeching, Director, Planning & Development Services 250.865.4002 or sbeeching@elkford.ca
Location Plan
The District of Elkford is offering for sale, through a sealed bid process, one (1) R-MH, Mobile Home Housing lot, approximately 0.0509 hectares (0.126 acres), and one (1) C-1 Town Centre Commercial lot of approximately 412 m² (0.102 ac).
These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.