March 26, 2014

OMINECA EXPRESS 2014

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT

GUIDE

WHERE TO EAT!!

Fine Dining Family Restaurant Fast Food WHAT TO DO!!

Kids Spray Pool Walking * Sports Reading * Play SPA THE CHURCHES OF VANDERHOOF WELCOME YOU TREATMENTS PRODUCED BY THE OMINECA EXPRESS

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Riverside Campground Opens mid June to mid September $23.00 for a basic site + $1.70 for electricity + $1.70 for water + $5.00 for firewood + $2.00 for sani dump Free showers for campers, and pet friendly!

Vanderhoof Community Museum A 1920s historic village site, our historic buildings are from the original village settlement and outlying district. Take a tour of the buildings and view the extensive collection of artifacts, exhibits, and photos, or stop by and have a great piece of homemade pie at the OK Cafe!

Museum Season: from May to Sept., 7 days a week: 10:00am - 5:00pm The Museum hosts a number of great community events including: Community Easter Egg Hunt: April 2014 Canada Day: July 1 2014 Old Tyme Days: August 2014 Haunted House: October 2014

A Restaurant Guide to Vanderhoof Consult this restaurant guide if you’ve got a craving, be it for home-style cooking or fast-food. Vanderhoof restaurants are very varied and offer a tempting selection.

Vanderhoof ’s Dining and Entertainment Guide will help you find the perfect restaurant or take-out or help you in locating something fun to do in the area or even find one of the many churches we have to worship. Free printed copies of Vanderhoof ’s Dining and Entertainment Guide are available at local Motels, Hotels, the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, the District of Vanderhoof and many key tourist locations as well as available at the businesses that are advertised in this booklet.

J&S RESTAURANT “Top of the Hill”

Best Ice Cream In Town

Homemade specialties Handed down from our grandparents

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT ~~~Dining Room~~~ OPEN 6 AM DAILY SUNDAY 8 AM

Homemade Borscht and Soups, Burgers, Sandwiches, Desserts and More...

We Serve Breakfast -- Dinner Menu Available after 4pm -- Salad Bar All Day HOMEMADE BORCHT & SOUPS BURGERS & HOT DOGS Big J * Mushroom * BBQ * Cheese * Monterey Jalapeno Grilled Chicken * Veggie Bacon & Cheese * Chicken SANDWICHES Gourmet Triple Cheese Toasted BLT Hot Roast Beef * Beef Dip Hot Hamburger Chipotle Veal SALADS Greek Salad with Pita Chef’s Salad Popeye’s Choice Sunflower * Green Potato * Caesar Taco

Hwy 16, Vanderhoof

SPECIALTIES Wareniki * Keilke * Sausage on a Bun The Ultimate Choice - (3 Wareniki and Keilke) Served with Schmaundt Faat, Rukvorscht, Ead Berren (cottage cheese perogies and home made pasta, smothered in cream gravy and served with farmer sausage and strawberries).

BREAKFAST MENU The Breakfast Burger with Hashbrowns * Sausage Skillet * Omelettes * Waffles and Sauce Toast * Muffins * Oatmeal * Cinnamon Buns SALAD BAR CHICKEN & SHRIMP Fish & Chips * Shrimp Dinner Fish Burger * Chicken Strips 6 & 9 pc Chicken Nuggets * Popcorn Shrimp SIDE ORDERS Fries & Spicy Fries * Gravy * Onion Rings * Spicy Wedges OTHER CHOICES Poutine * Nachos * Pizza Pop * Jalapeno or Reg Corn Dog Stuffed Baked Potato and much more...

DINNER MENU CHILD’S MENU Fish & Chips * Hot Dog Chicken Nuggets * Pizza Pop Cheese Burger * Pasta *Corn Dog Grilled Cheese Sandwich All Children’s meals include: Fries, Drink & a Kid’s Cone DESSERTS Homemade Pies/Ice Cream Homemade Carrot Cake Homemade Cinnamon Bun Sundaes * Cones * Parfaits Banana Split * Frozen Yogurt Waffle Cones 21+ Flavours Milkshake Floats

We sell sausage by the pound and we sell ice cream cakes 24 hour notice

250-567-4655

OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

l

3

Riverside Park and Campground Riverside Park is Vanderhoof ’s largest park located on Burrard St. heading north - the entrance is before the bridge over Nechako River. The Park Office is open from May long weekend to the end of September from 7am to 10pm, but the park itself is open year round.

The campground has 38 camping spots that accommodate tents to RV’s. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Use of showers, sani-dump, and firewood are available when campsite

fees are paid. The park is very large with plenty of space for leisure activities, there is a children’s play ground, a walking trail with plenty of sitting benches and an unsupervised swimming area.

There is a covered picnic area with picnic tables that can be reserved in the summer months for reunions, fundraisers, birthdays and more. During the summer the popular farmers market is held here and has become a meeting place for the community.

Visit our new website at scottfoods.ca

CALL TODAY: 250-567-9014

!

A Z IZ

P

2 Topping

Pepperoni & Mushroom Ham & Pineapple Breakfast Pizza

3 Topping

Hwy 16, Vanderhoof HOURS:

7am-10pm, Sun-Thurs 7am-11pm, Fri & Sat

5 Topping

Special (Pepperoni, Salami, Onions, Green Peppers & Mushrooms

Cheese Burger (Ground Beef, Bacon,

(Bacon, Tomatoes & Ham)

Jalapeno, Onions & Mushrooms) American (Ground Beef, Pepperoni, Tomatoes, Onions & Mushrooms

(Cheddar, Parmesan, Feta)

Special (Pepperoni, Ham, Salami,

Canadian

Cheese Please

4 Topping

Taco (Ground Beef, Salsa, Ched-

dar, Green Peppers & Tomatoes) Greek (Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, Parmesan & Feta) Vegetarian (Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Pineapple)

6 Topping

Ground Beef, Bacon & Cheese

Italian (Pepperoni, Ham, Green Peppers,

Olives & Mushrooms) BBQ Chicken (Chicken Breast, Green Peppers, Pineapple, Onions) Thai Chicken (Chicken Breast, Onions, Green Peppers, Mushrooms & Pineapple)

ALSO OFFERING: z Full Grocery z Fish & Chips z Chicken Strips z Chicken Wings z Fries z Poutine z Soups, Subs & Sandwiches z Ice Cream Cones AND MORE...

Riverside Park and Nature Trail The 1.2 km loop walking path is lamp-lit and the trail is maintained year round for running, walking, and cross-country skiing.

Horses, bikes and motorized vehicles are prohibited from using the path.

Please pick up after your pet by using bags provided from the dog sanitation stations located along the path.

Riverside Park is home to the Nechako Migratory Bird Sanctuary where thousands of Canada Geese, trumpeter swans and other migrating birds can be seen each spring and fall. The observation and viewing tower provides the perfect place to watch the birds without causing undue disruptions to the flocks.

From the tower the nature trail continues along the bank of the Nechako River going west to the WL McLeod Wetland area.

all our Steaks are certified angus Beef

The Reid STonegRill BaR & Reid SpecialTy Wine & SpiRiTS 2508 Burrard ave, Vanderhoof phone: 250-567-2316 Fax: 250-567-2509 OMINECA EXPRESS DINING GUIDE

l

5

The Vanderhoof Heritage Museum Located on Highway 16 just as you leave Vanderhoof heading west, you will find the Vanderhoof Heritage Museum offering visitors a glimpse into the 1920s. Tour guides provide slide shows and walking tours. Included in the tour is a 30-minute stroll through a 1920s farmhouse, hotel and jailhouse. The Smithers House was one of the first homes built in Vanderhoof, and in 2010, the building restoration was completed. Self-guided tours are also an option. Open May to September, 7 days a week from 10 am - 6 pm.

O.K. Cafe: The restored OK Cafe operates seasonally in Vanderhoof’s original 1920’s O.K. Hotel, now located on the historical site. O.K. Cafe Season: from mid May to mid September - 7 days a week.

CHOW BOYZ Chinese & Western Cuisine

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

250-567-4235

BUFFALO BEACH BAR & GRILL 190 W. 1st st/Hwy 16

250-567-2218

untry I o C h t r nn o N “EuropEAn And CAnAdiAn CuisinE sErVEd in A Cozy log-housE AtmosphErE” Fully licensed -- Family Friendly

2645 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof 250-567-3047

Heritage Nature Trail The Heritage Nature Trail is located at the museum site on Highway 16, the trail is kept open year round. A nature walk weaves through some of the heritage buildings such as the Yukon telegraph cabin and a one-room school.

The Heritage Trail follows Stoney Creek and winds its way up the outer wall of the Nechako River and back to the museum along Pine Street. Interesting signs along the trail explain the local history as well as the flora and fauna in the geographic region.

Dine In - Take Out Hours of Operation Sunday thru Saturday Dine In Mon. to Thurs.

11:00am - 8pm Fri. to Sun. 11:00am to 8:30pm Drive Thru Sun. thru Sat. 11:00am to 8:30pm

250 1st St. West, Vanderhoof

250-567-5711 OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

l

7

MAPLE CR.

CLARK AVE.

SILVERSMITH AVE.

9

SEVENTH ST.

SIXTH ST.

FIFTH ST.

FOURTH ST.

THIRD ST.

KENNEY DAM RD.

OAK ST.

CAMPBELL AVE.

SECOND ST.

TAYLOR AVE. WILLIAM RD.

BOW MAN

Firehall

College of New Caledonia

RD.

Medical Clinic

LEBLEUR RD.

HAMILTON AVE. Curling Club

Public Library

Tennis Court

VIEW ST.

REDFERN DR.

COLUMBIA ST. Arena

CONNAUGHT ST.

VICTORIA ST. Nechako Valley High School

Evelyn Dickson Elementary

NICHIPORUK RD.

SEVENTH ST.

FIFTH ST.

RIVETT LANE

STEWART ST.

District of Vanderhoof COLUMBIA ST. W.

SEYFORTH DR.

EINSPHAR RD.

VANDERVIEW DR.

MARROW PL NORTHSIDE RD.

WL McLeod Elementary School District Office CONNAUGHT ST.

DOUGLAS ST.

SIXTH ST.

Post Office Chamber of Commerce

RCMP

Nechako Valley Community Services

OMINECA ST.

LOUVAIN ST.

RIVERSIDE PARK

Riverside Bird Sanctuary Campground

FERLAND PARK

STEWART ST.

LAMPITT AVE.

St. John Hospital

BURRARD AVE.

➜ ➜

TO: BURNS LAKE (134 KM) PRINCE GEORGE (630 KM)

Vanderhoof Heritage Museum

PINE ST.

CHURCH AVE. FRASER AVE.

LUNDIN DR. FIRST ST.

NECHAKO AVE.

HOSPITAL RD. HEALTH CENTRE RD.

RILEY AVE.

BUTE AVE.

MURRAY CREEK RD.

CHILCO AVE.

LOOP RD.

EJNER RD.

R C FIFTH ST.

RE

SPRUCE ST.

YRB

BERRY RD.

➜ SPEEDW AY RD.

TO: PRINCE GEORGE (95 KM)

VE RI

W IE RV

.

DR

SACKNER RD.

DERKSEN

WILLOW RD.

DUMP RD.

Ministry of Forest and Range

BASEBALL DIAMONDS

STEWART ST. E.

BREWSTER RD.

SILVERMILL RD.

R.

HAWES PL CREASEY AVE.

HARGREAVES AVE. RAINBOW AVE. D

N

NORTHSIDE RD.

CRUISE DR.

REDEKOP RD.

EA TI O

POPLAR AVE.

R

D

CEDAR AVE.

ER RIV NE LA

ALDER AVE.

C VI

D ST .

EI IA

R R

H

TO

AC PE LN

◆

N

.

Y D ND R SA CH A BE RD.

W WATER VIE

WILLOW RD.

RAY ST.

10

OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE l

9

MAPLE CR.

CLARK AVE.

SILVERSMITH AVE.

9

SEVENTH ST.

SIXTH ST.

FIFTH ST.

FOURTH ST.

THIRD ST.

KENNEY DAM RD.

OAK ST.

CAMPBELL AVE.

SECOND ST.

TAYLOR AVE. WILLIAM RD.

BOW MAN

Firehall

College of New Caledonia

RD.

Medical Clinic

LEBLEUR RD.

HAMILTON AVE. Curling Club

Public Library

Tennis Court

VIEW ST.

REDFERN DR.

COLUMBIA ST. Arena

CONNAUGHT ST.

VICTORIA ST. Nechako Valley High School

Evelyn Dickson Elementary

NICHIPORUK RD.

SEVENTH ST.

FIFTH ST.

RIVETT LANE

STEWART ST.

District of Vanderhoof COLUMBIA ST. W.

SEYFORTH DR.

EINSPHAR RD.

VANDERVIEW DR.

MARROW PL NORTHSIDE RD.

WL McLeod Elementary School District Office CONNAUGHT ST.

DOUGLAS ST.

SIXTH ST.

Post Office Chamber of Commerce

RCMP

Nechako Valley Community Services

OMINECA ST.

LOUVAIN ST.

RIVERSIDE PARK

Riverside Bird Sanctuary Campground

FERLAND PARK

STEWART ST.

LAMPITT AVE.

St. John Hospital

BURRARD AVE.

➜ ➜

TO: BURNS LAKE (134 KM) PRINCE GEORGE (630 KM)

Vanderhoof Heritage Museum

PINE ST.

CHURCH AVE. FRASER AVE.

LUNDIN DR. FIRST ST.

NECHAKO AVE.

HOSPITAL RD. HEALTH CENTRE RD.

RILEY AVE.

BUTE AVE.

MURRAY CREEK RD.

CHILCO AVE.

LOOP RD.

EJNER RD.

R C FIFTH ST.

RE

SPRUCE ST.

YRB

BERRY RD.

➜ SPEEDW AY RD.

TO: PRINCE GEORGE (95 KM)

VE RI

W IE RV

.

DR

SACKNER RD.

DERKSEN

WILLOW RD.

DUMP RD.

Ministry of Forest and Range

BASEBALL DIAMONDS

STEWART ST. E.

BREWSTER RD.

SILVERMILL RD.

R.

HAWES PL CREASEY AVE.

HARGREAVES AVE. RAINBOW AVE. D

N

NORTHSIDE RD.

CRUISE DR.

REDEKOP RD.

EA TI O

POPLAR AVE.

R

D

CEDAR AVE.

ER RIV NE LA

ALDER AVE.

C VI

D ST .

EI IA

R R

H

TO

AC PE LN

◆

N

.

Y D ND R SA CH A BE RD.

W WATER VIE

WILLOW RD.

RAY ST.

10

OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE l

9

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre

Welcomes you to...

“The Geographical Centre of BC” Business Hours Summer 9:00 - 7:00 Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 Sat & Sun Winter 9:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri Closed Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm 2353 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof

Phone: (250) 567-2124 Fax: (250) 567-3316

Email: info@vanderhoofchamber.com www.vanderhoofchamber.com

Sports to See and Do in Winter The trails throughout the area make cross country skiing a must.

Check at the information centre in the Vanderhoof Chamber Office for a map of the lit, groomed trails just west of Vanderhoof at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association grounds on Redmond Pit Road. Experience the magic of a winter forest on snowshoes!

Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years and is suitable for the young or old and a great work-out. There are countless trails to conquer around Vanderhoof but don’t take risks but most importantly, have fun! The Vanderhoof Arena is a happening place all winter long with public skating, hockey teams to watch, and figure skating, there is always something going on. Many trails in the area make excellent routes for snowmobiles and ATVs. Some trails are maintained by local clubs and feature routes for both the beginner and more experienced rider.

G

ua

A e n rosp a i d r Sight-Seeing Charters over the beautiful Nechako Valley start at

ac

e

150.00

$

Flight School *The only flight school in the central interior *Wide variety of Licenses and Ratings to aspiring or already seasoned pilots

Charter Flights Business Hunting & Fishing Sight-Seeing and much more...

Maintenance Approved Maintenance Organization (90-02) Toll Free: 1-866-567-9889 Local: 1-250-567-2655 www.guardianaerospace.net OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

l

11

All our services are Free: HOURS Sun, Mon ~ Closed Tue ~ 10am - 5pm Wed ~ 10am - 5pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm Thur ~ 10am - 5pm Fri ~ 10am - 6pm Sat ~ 10am - 5pm

Vanderhoof Public Library 230 Stewart Street East Bag 6000 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: 250-567-4060 vanderhoof.bclibrary.ca

Public Computer Stations Wireless Internet Printing & Photocopying Children & Youth Programs Adult Programs & Book Clubs Interlibrary Loans BC OneCard Free Music Downloads eBooks & Audiobooks Digital Newspaper Archive Mary John Collection

Sports to See and Do in Summer If you enjoy nature’s beauty the Stuart/Nechako region is rich in scenery and wildlife, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. The region is abundant with deer, moose, grizzly and black bear, but be careful these are wild animals and should not be fed or approached. Bird watchers can view hundreds of species at the bird sanctuary along the Nechako River in Vanderhoof. Bring your binoculars, its the perfect perch for bird lovers to view migrating swans, geese and ducks in the late fall and early spring. As well as the many walking trails we have biking trails and for the more adventurous we have the bike skills park located on 7th Street. For the younger children there are many play areas as well as the Ferland Water Park. Let the kids splash around while parents get the chance to catch some rays and have a pleasant day in the park. The museum has a wealth of knowledge about the area, you can tour the various buildings and have lunch in the restored OK Cafe. There are many lakes to enjoy fishing and boating and a variety of camping areas. Visit the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce located at 2353 Burrard Ave, or call 250-567-2124 for more information to enjoy the many qualities of “The Geographical Centre of BC”.

Grand Reo Theatre

2408 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof 250-567-2805 Follow us on Facebook Twitter or our Website for instant updates

www.grandreotheatre.com OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

l

13

The

Gifts, home and garden decor, baby items, and so much more!

Country

Cupboard 250-567-3300

X

Studio Hair Salon & Spa

250-567-3300

Book your hair cut and colour appointments today!

We offer manicures, pedicures, and waxing too!

Stylish Stems

Fresh flowers for all occasions we deliver in Inside out of town!

Flower Shop ✿ and OMINECA y t i B n u u i ld m Vanderhoof

Endako

A16 www.ominecaexpress.com

250-567-3304 Inside

BAD FORESTRY 6 EDITORIAL P.

BRIDGES P. 3

● ●

NG P. 5 KICK START SPRI SHOW P. 12 ION SPRING FASH

xp r e s s ECA OMIN ● ●

om

● ●

ers

Serving the communities of...

Endako, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Cluculz Lake, & Vanderhoof $1.30 Inc. GST

C 173 Stewart St West, Vanderhoof Pioneers

Courageous Battles

Athletes

Publications Mail Contract # 40007840

Achieving

Human Interest

RCMP REPORT P. 2 EDITORIAL P. 6

● ●

VANDERHOOF HISTORY P. 4 ‘MY SON PINOCCHIO’ P. 10

E xpress

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Omineca Express

Brought to you by your MLA John Rustad

Vol. 37 No. 1

Featuring the spirit of the local3D people printing

A commitment to healthis in

Daylight savings - 2 a.m. Sunday March 9 clocks “spring forward” one hour. Move clocks one hour ahead before going to bed on Saturday night.

Serving Vanderhoof ● Fort Fraser ● Fraser Lake & Area www.ominecaexpress.com

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

March against bullying

Vanderhoof

I decided that it was because the patients are so cool, to be honest.

They’re fighting for their life, their Sam Redding life is completely upside down, sudChona Dick has lived here in Vandenly you’reOmineca going from working and Express derhoof since she was seven and in that maybe kids and busy and all of a sudtime she has worked as a nurse and has denA you the cancer isdiagnosis andpurlocalgetorganization looking at helped build Vanderhoof’s Cancer treatnow it’sa about doctor’s appointments, chasing 3-D printer that would be available ment facilities from the ground up.

CAT scans, blood work. It’s just so to the community to use.

“The idea was to bring the same kind upsetting and they’re was so strong 2014 The demonstration led byand John March 12, of cancer care you could get in Vancouresilient and even if they’re they in ay, Makowski who owns the firstupset company ver or anything like that closer to home,” Wednesd come in here and they’re and Northern B.C. to work with gracious these printers. said Dick. “They opened up a few clinics & Area Lake thankful and happy and we have fun on er Fras The printer he brought to show everyone along the way and now there’s nine new Fraser ● com in here.

There’s andhegloom, Friday, Feb. 28 wasno onedoom of what calls “the of ● Fort clinics for Northern Health.”

Mail Vanderho .ominecaexpress. even if they’re having a rough we Publications40007840 # hot mechanical glue gun” variety.

Thego machine Serving Vanderhoof’s oncology ward is set www Contract just sit with athem and can get of works by using motor to takewe from a spool up by Northern Health to be nearly exthrough plastic, ofit. which there are many varieties, and actly the same as the others in QuesGST What I said at place the tea every-and heating it up to then on awas, flat surface $1.30 Inc. 2 nel, Smithers, Terrace, Prince Rupert, one asks me an if object I’m tough youlayer. know, I begin creating layer by Kitimat, Haida Gwaii, Fort St. John and Vol. 37 No. must be tough. saidfast it’sitmy If you want anBut ideaI just of how goes, Dawson Creek. patientsan that tough andprinter that gives imagine oldare regular paper that has The facilities in Vanderhoof have melaystrength.

I think they’re doing to down a layer of ink one line at a ok time. about 30 people who receive chemo on so why amslow I falling apart?

It’s someIt’s a little to watch but after only half a regular basis at the moment. When the But she had seen how Smithers ran their program and thing that I didn’t realize at first andthe an hour Makowski showed the audience patients need palliative care the ward will also follow she took an eight month course online. now I realize thatthree that’s what it is.theThey’re just really inch figurine printer made. up on them.

“We knew we didn’t have any other support,” she awesome people.

There are a few other kinds of 3-D printers The official start date for the oncology ward was in said. “So we wanted to make sure we knew what we Out there you’re busy herebut thatso usebusy lasersand andwe canget work withinmetal March of 2008, it has been going strong for six years. were doing.” too. You see themthe soone often with only me and part Students at W.L. McLeod Elementary took a stand against bullying on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and marched down Burrard at the demonstration wasthe a cheaper Dick was instrumental in the formation of the ward, Five people work in the oncology department, three time nurse and they see me a would lot. It’s that consistency, if Avenue. McLeod was just one of many schools who took part in the Pink Shirt Day events around Vanderhoof. design and cost $1,000 if Makowski she even painted the walls herself. She started work in doctors a nurse and Chona Dick. they’re upset I’ll talk with them or ifparts theyofget hadn’t added a few his admitted own onto it 2007 just to get things rolling here.

Working in this position brings people to put a lot of to the floor then I’ll go visit them just to see how they’re bringing it up from stock price.

Nearly everything in oncology was paid for through trust in health care professionals like Dick. doing.

There are also printers out there that can It took him about 20 hours to assemble Also, if you need to make changes to your pro- nology, 3-D printers are inefficient weapons the donation of one man.

“I know so many people because I’ve lived here so You just have more time tofrom get its to kit know work with two materials at once, one of them that printer andthem then personabout 300- totype, you don’t need to go get another mold makers.

“Henry VanAndel, an older gentleman from town, do- long and working in Fort St. James and Fraser Lake and ally. And I’m pretty open, they know about mytesting kids, to they But they are very efficient in terms of ma- being the normal plastic and the other is a 400 hours of calibrating and get it or retool a bunch of machines. Also, it allows nated $200,000 to get us started,” said Dick. “All the fur- having family in Burns Lake I just seem to know alknow if I have a to hockey weekend us to have more freedom in our design.” terial used. Other manufacturing processes material that can be dissolved in water so the create tournament products in a this repeatable way.and niture, all the equipment, everything in there we bought most everybody that comes in. I think it’s really good, they’ll ask me ‘Chona how did they do at the hockey It would also help a small business keep can leave up to 90 per cent of their material in printed object can be more complex on the in“The reason Community Futures is infrom that money. The only thing Northern Health paid they feel comfortable right away and it seems to make tournament?’” waste while a 3-D printer only leaves about 5 side, with this new material being removed in terested in this, we’re interested in helping their inventory low. for was the computers.” it easier.”

Chona said thatpeople she used think that there no an Makowski spent the first part of the demo to 10 per cent. the end. with to small businesses and was we see The oncology rooms are some of the most pleasant “One lady even said that as soon as she knew it was way that she could go through with the treatments The density of objects can be completely The last thing Makowski showed everyone opportunity in 3-D printing for a lot of if peo- debunking myths about 3-D printed guns and and most like home rooms in the hospital. The chairs are Chona she was so glad, and I didn’t even know her,” she was given a terminal She said saidGraham she used to why we shouldn’t be worried about them. customized as well. Anything from complete- was the whole process from designing an obple to trydiagnosis. and work on,” Stanley leather and the room has a warm comfortable feeling a Dick said. think that she would sell everything andStuart-Nechako. fly around “Yes there is a completely 3-D printed ly hollow to completely solid and everywhere ject on computer software to transferring the fromjust Community Futures lot of the regular hospital things are camouflaged which But how does Chona do it? How can she not be burned the world. converted file onto a memory card and then Stanley’s company is looking at purchasing single-shot gun out there that has been made,” in between is up to the designer. is perfect for people that might spend three to six hours out after six years?

“Now that I’veaseen people through 5 plugging the card into the printer, selecting the singsaid Makowski. “But every manufacturing Another nice thing is that objects canP.be printer for thego local region.it, I’ve only sitting there. in the T SPRING part Vanderhoof Endako “I never thought about the job until last year. We had had one person do that,” she issaid. can asked be calbuiltSTAR in any other way. P. 12 right design and then letting the machine do “So why this “People a big deal?”

Ma- technology makes harmful things and print- built that couldn’t●beKICK . seven took room can only fit up to four patients at a time. It a tea and invited everyone who donated and various supboth SHOW es one to chaotic mix ofThe lous and ask why kowski. are we “Well givingit all thesesmall drugs this ION be FASH ing is really illsuited to making stuff like that.”

A 3gear box can be made that couldn’t put its work. allows andtomedium P. from grad by itKoss NG can make a bit difficult to schedule but the staff works d GES ren time SPRI BRID playe port groups and patients and everything so I thought that guy, he’s 75 years businesses ● without breaking it. old! And it’s want it and 50 child STRY tech- together or taken apart Andie machining See Printer in pictures page 9 Gepetto, hard to to because produce they a prototype easier. Compared to lathes and other ing and some FORE accommodate everyone. eon; ● BAD I had to come up with something to say. they can. And you know, sometimes they rally and they ing and danc the big parts wereby Isabelle Turg as StromDick said that she was a little scared when they first uced by RIAL P. 6 aites Some of cchio as played Everyone asks me all the time, ‘how can you do this do well and they get that extra birthday or holiday with and prod inge● EDITO Keenan Thw Pino got started, that her and her co-worker just sat beside Chona? how can you do this all the time?’ For six years directed nasium. and their grandkids.

The chemo isn’t as 26, bad2014 as it used to be.”

Fairy; and or. tas Bach; in the gym re production wasand the colourful A16 patient www.ominecaexpress.com Wednesday, February Omineca Express the Blue their first and stared as the chemotherapy started. now and I don’t even feel burnt out yet. er and Zwick as elle Rach e manipulat y Hart The theat marionett ipal Libb ned by Mich ing boli, the school princmes were desig Sam Redd and over Brought to you by your MLA John Rustad in the play nious costu .

Express numbers Bach cal a Omineca of musi n Mari In the April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, 2014 editions of the eight productio nce Serving the There were ed their entary open 6 to a full audie Omineca Express we will be featuring a Wedding Page. eod Elem , Mar. communities of...

W.L. McLcchio on Thursday On the pages readers will find news, trends and advice about everything related to the March Pino My Son er, so after r until Endako, Fraser wedding process. Will you take this opportunity to increase your exposure with a occu only in wint h 12, 2014 We catch more capture can ay, Marc Heard Pioneers no n is Athletes Wednesd gist Doug well-placed ad on our wedding pages for 2014? the populatio 31 this year2014,” said biolo Lake, Fort Fraser, & Area the moose three more will not see of ers mber rate hunt er Lake other Dece take hope growth Say “I do” ● Frascall the but it will finished and any via email. “We shoot them as they er kill Fraserand of. the Cluculz Lake, & reduced is of ● Fort express.com Vanderho ure hunt Box 421 rs and Toll Free: 1-877-964-5650 Mail dy being before the study Vanderho .omi south of Publications40007840 Omineca Express 567-9258 orneca fax 567-2070 to reserve your space today. black colla we can meas Courageous Human # Serving have alrea is located www years Contract sed.

Achieving mountain wise would, then e Vanderhoof of which from the local area collared in 183 First Street Vanderhoof ve that ers phon lusions relea E-mail: john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca belie have hunt Battles Interest se been conc ing that they asks Five moo red and 135 have ge logg rates.” al to haring Right now stry only and salva ators to Tel: 250-567-6820 Sam Redd GST The mini the kill, it is not illeg huntbeen captu by dart pine beetle growth hunters and pred on of Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca rt ask that $1.30 Inc. 2 ght down r for are Express meat combinati total. in and repo red moose. They Fax: se are brou measurements Omineca since the 250-567-6822 made it easie it could be a Vol. 37 No. well. a colla The moo then zation re eating undertaksample that kill moose but and nutrition as amount vest opter and immobili e in befo the rnment has gists out from a helic as every kind of ers phon edible due to the se, parasites areas differ in Then a radio incial gove be study salvage logThe prov project to send bioloand study made as well from an animal. se is tracked disea re. may not The eight e and associated moo cows year taken extent to drugs used for captu mine can be beetl ZONESdeter en a five and collar moose mine the ne.

REPORT 3 and the P. 10 r to deter ● WRESTLERS ●al RCMP of pine WIN attacP.hed asing. is orde re to r in r decre decli captu colla are to years in orde factors in the ning in centrern EDITORIAL numbers - ging P. 6 five.

DAY hP.those 8 are ● PINK for the next why their e numbers are decli of conc● s and Natu sts, Land as to why whic h is a cause rs alike as causes of death The moos stry of Fore mbia whic hunte The Mini has a few guesses British Colu ns and licensed nance. urces I decided that it was because the game suste Sam Redding , one ral Reso for First Natio primary big rent study areas patients are so cool, to be honest. moose are Omineca Express eight diffe They’re fighting for their life, their There are life is completely upside down, sudChona Dick has lived here in Van4781 denly you’re going from working and derhoof since567she was seven and in that 29 - 2509-40 maybe kids and busy and all of a sudtime she has worked as a nurse and has E: 1-888-44 16 EAST den you get the cancer diagnosis and TOLL FRE 1473 HWY helped build Vanderhoof’s g Cancer treatm co n now it’s about doctor’s appointments, rd. i efofacilities from the ground up. r estlinment CAT scans, blood work. It’s just so Publications Mail Sp www.w DL # 30423“The idea was to bring the same kind Contract # 40007840 upsetting and they’re so strong and of cancer care you could get in Vancouresilient and even if they’re upset they ver or anything like that closer to home,” come in here and they’re gracious and said Dick. “They opened up a few clinics $1.30 Inc. GST Serving Vanderhoof ● Fort Fraser ● Fraser Lake & Area thankful and happy and we have fun along the way and now there’s nine new Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Vol. 36 No. 52 www.ominecaexpress.com in here. There’s no doom and gloom, clinics for Northern Health.” even if they’re having a rough go we Vanderhoof’s oncology ward is set just sit with them and we can get up by Northern Health to be nearly exthrough it. part in the actly the same as the others in Ques. seven took What I said at the tea was, everyes one to chaotic mix of both nel, Smithers, Terrace, Prince Rupert, from grad s d by one asks me if I’m tough you know, I 50 children ing and sometime Gepetto, playe Kitimat, Haida Gwaii, Fort St. John and eon; must be tough. But I just said it’s my ing and danc the big parts wereby Isabelle Turg as S Dawson Creek. uced by patients that are tough and that gives aites Some of cchio as played and prod ingeThe facilities in Vanderhoof have m.

Keenan Thw directed ; Pino me strength. I think they’re doing ok the gymnasiuproduction was the colourful ander and tas Bach the Blue Fairy; and or. about 30 people who receive chemo on in re and so why am I falling apart? It’s someRach Zwick as e manipulat The theat a regular basis at the moment. When the Libby Hartned by Michelle But she had seen how Smithers ran their program and thing that I didn’t realize at first and the marionett ing principal ol boli, desig Redd patients need palliative care the ward will also follow she took an eight month course online. scho Sam mes were and over now I realize that that’s what it is. They’re just really in the play up on them. nious costu .

Express “We knew we didn’t have any other support,” she awesome people. numbers Omineca n of Maria Bach eight musical The official start date for the oncology ward was in said. “So we wanted to make sure we knew what we Sam Redding productio nce Out there you’re so busy and we get busy in here There were ed their March of 2008, it has been going strong for six years. were doing.” too. You see them so often with only me and the part Elementary open 6 to a full audie Omineca Express Dick was instrumental in the formation of the ward, eod Five people work in the oncology department, three time nurse and they see me a lot. It’s that consistency, if on Thursday, Mar. W.L. McLcchio she even painted the walls herself. She started work in doctors a nurse and Chona Dick.

Pino they’re upset I’ll talk with them or if they admitted Son Myget Students at NVSS have been working hard to eliminate er, so 2007 just to get things rolling here.

Working in this position brings people to put a lot of to the floor then I’ll go visit them just to see how they’re only in wint bullying from their school and will be painting Vanderhoof Nearly everything in oncology was paid for through trust in health care professionals like Dick.

We catch more capture ca doing. no n is gis pink on Pink Shirt day Wednesday, February 26. the donation of one man. se populatiomore 31 this year2014,” said biolo w “I know so many people because I’ve lived here so You just have more time to get to know them personof the moo Rayna Thiessen is an outspoken member of the ERASE bulmber three “Henry VanAndel, an older gentleman from town, do- long and working in Fort St. James and Fraser Lake and hunters growth rate but it will take d and any Dece ally. And I’m pretty open, they know about my kids, they “We hope lying initiative. Her and several other students come together of. the nated $200,000 to get us started,” said Dick. “All the fur- having family in Burns Lake I just seem to know alvia email. rs and shoot them reduced is finishe know if I have a hockey tournament this weekend and Vanderho and plan activities and innovative ideas to stop bullying. colla dy being before the study niture, all the equipment, everything in there we bought most everybody that comes in. I think it’s really good, south of can mea they’ll ask me ‘Chona how did they do at the hockey have alrea is located ntain black d, then we years “I got into it because I was bullied myself,” said from that money. The only thing Northern Health paid they feel comfortable right away and it seems to make of which from the local area collared in ns released. believe that mou have wise woul lusio tournament?’” se been conc ing they Thiessen.”And I started teaching the classes and Mrs. Ziler for was the computers.” asks tha Five moo red and 135 have ge logg rates.” it easier.”

Chona said that she used to think that there was noSam Redding Right now stry only and salva ators to asked if I wanted to take part in it and I said yes. [Bullying] The oncology rooms are some of the most pleasant The mini the kill, it is n been captu by dart pine beetle growth hunters and pred on of “One lady even said that as soon as she knew it was way that she could go through with the treatments if rt down ght was invisible last year but after we started getting out into the r for are and most like home rooms in the hospital. The chairs are Chona she was so glad, and I didn’t even know her,” Express total. in and repo red moose. The a combinati se are brou measurements she was given a terminal diagnosis. She said she used to Omineca made it easie could be school a lot of bystanders started coming forward with their The moo leather and the room has a warm comfortable feeling a Dick said. le that rtakvest a colla before eating se but it and then tion as well. think that she would just sell everything and fly around nt has unde a helicopter kind of sampa radio kill moo parasites and nutri r in the amount ers phone in stories.” lot of the regular hospital things are camouflaged which e due to th l governme biologists out from as well as every diffe se, But how does Chona do it? How can she not be burned the world. provincia The anti-bullying group, which consists of around 30 peoed disea eight study areas iated salvage log- may not be edibl animal. Then is perfect for people that might spend three to six hours out after six years? to send re. and study made taken from an se is track The t to “Now that I’ve seen people go through it,The I’ve only project for captu ple, has worked on a few big ideas in the past such as a sticky e and assoc the exten sitting there. a five year collar moose cows . can be drugs used and the moor to determine “I never thought about the job until last year. We had had one person do that,” she said. “Peopleencan berecalof pine beetl r to determine decline. attached and asing notes project where the students would write positive things in orde The room can only fit up to four patients at a time. It a tea and invited everyone who donated and various supare decre ning in central collar is to captu the in orde five years lous and ask why are we giving all these drugs to this numbers - ging those are factors in on notes and post them around the school. the next their are decli can make it a bit difficult to schedule but the staff works port groups and patients and everything so I thought that ern h s and Natu guy, he’s 75 years old! And it’s because theywhy want itmoos ande numbers is a cause of conc as for es of death. whic Land sts, Painting the town pink will involve going around to a few hard to accommodate everyone. h The caus as to why stry of Fore I had to come up with something to say. they can. And you know, sometimes they rally and theymbia whic sed hunters alike businesses in Vanderhoof and seeing if they can have some The Mini has a few guesses Dick said that she was a little scared when they first British Colu and licen sustenance. ns Everyone asks me all the time, ‘how can you do this do well and they get that extra birthday or holiday with urces Natio sort of display in their window. The students will also take game one ral Reso got started, that her and her co-worker just sat beside Chona? how can you do this all the time?’ For six years for First their grandkids. The chemo isn’t as bad as it used to be.”primary big rent study areas, pink surveyor tape and cover some lamp posts and telephone their first patient and stared as the chemotherapy started. now and I don’t even feel burnt out yet. moose are eight diffe poles.

There are All this will help spread the anti-bullying message.

The ERASE bullying group was formed in 2013 to combat 9-402 some growing bullying problems in NVSS and it came out of E: 1-888-44 16 E a program called Stand Up which encourages people to take a TOLL FRE 1473 HWY g stand if they see something wrong or tell someone if they see in

E

Sam Redding Omineca Express

VANDERHOOF at your finger tips

Wherever you’re headed, whatever you’re doing the Omineca Express has information you need to make InsiDodeitYouhappen.

E C ATo Advertise?

Take This Opportunity OMIN John Rustad, MLA out,Lakes subscribe today! loose missNechako n theDon’t moose o You can now read the Omineca Express on line Collared the spirit of the local people page byFeaturing page with an e-subscription.

Inside A commitment to health You can subscribe online at ominecaexpress.com or OMINECA call 250-567-9258 or come on in to 150 West Columbia Street, Vanderhoof. ht If you would like to advertise with us let d’s Pinocchio opening nig ERASE eo cL M bullying us know we would be happy to help! t ing nigh hio open ’s Pinocc McLeod

E xp r e s s

E xpress

d! s are reduceessories ned vehicle acc All Pre ow get $1000 of Ford cks Program!

All New Tru built Ford Tough with the

Warrior dance of Victory

moose Collared

John Rustad, MLA

ose on the lo

re reduced!

The Churches of Vanderhoof Welcome You! 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Children’s Programs Junior Youth Senior Youth Sunday School Bible Studies

For more details, visit www.thegospelchapel.ca 448 Connaught St., Vanderhoof, BC or call 250-567-3107

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish 2980 Burrard Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC

Mass: Saturday at 7:15 pm and Sunday at 9:30 am

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Mission off the Kenny Dam Road, Saik’uz, BC Mass: Sunday at 12:30 pm

Contact us: Phone (250-567-9151) Visit us: http://stjosephschurchvanderhoof.ca/ And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15

Nechako C o m mC uo mn imt uy n Ci thyu rC ch hu r c h Nechako

Nechako C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h www.nechakocommunitychurch.com www.nechakocommunitychurch.com www.nechakocommunitychurch.com

1393 Highway 16 East, Vanderhoof, BC

1393 Highway 16 East, Vanderhoof, BC 1393 Highway 16 East, Vanderhoof, BC 250-567-4960 250-567-4960 250-567-4960 office@nechakocommunitychurch.com office@nechakocommunitychurch.com office@nechakocommunitychurch.com

We We meet on on Sunday morning  Wemeet onmeet Sunday morning at at9:30 forforfor Sunday morning at9:30 9:30 singing, teaching singing, andand teaching fromfromfrom thetheBible. singing, and teaching theBible.

Bible.  Coffee and fellowship follows the main service.  and Coffeefellowship and fellowship the main service.  Coffee followsfollows the main service.  Sunday school for all ages, at 11:00 (mid Sunday all ages, at 11:00  Sunday schoolschool for allforages, at 11:00 (mid-(midSeptember through May) September through May) September through May)  FirstFirst Sunday of the month Sunday of the monthis Communion, is Communion,andand  FirstaSunday of the month is Communion, and potluck lunch at noon. a potluck lunch at noon. a potluck lunch at noon.

OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

l

15

The Churches of Vanderhoof Welcome You! Vanderhoof Mennonite Church 1143 Derksen Rd, Vanderhoof

(just east of Vanderhoof welcome sign - North on Derksen 1km)

9:30 - Sunday School 10:30 Preaching Service Leon Sensenig: 250-567-3335 Ron Wiebe: 250-441-3280

Everyone Welcome Holy Trinity Anglican Church 2556 Burrard St, Sunday Service and Sunday School @ 10.30am, Wednesday Holy Communion @ 8.00am, followed by Community Prayer @ 9.00am Thursday Bible Study @ 7.00pm Phone 250-567-6744 All are welcome.

Vanderhoof Lutheran Church Corner of Douglas and Church - 181 Douglas Phone 250 567 3802 -- Pastor 250 552 4685

Divine Service 11:00 am Bible Study and Sunday School 10:00 am Summer hours in effect for the months of June July August Divine Service 10:00 am No Bible Study or Sunday School during the summer months.

Vanderhoof Lutheran Church is a member of Lutheran Church Canada (Sister Synod of LCMS)