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Peek inside real-world healthcare Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Behind-the-scene hospital areas are not usually places the public is allowed to go, but Project Health has given some dedicated students a rare chance.

“At one point the doctor brought out pigs feet for us to stitch. I liked it being hands on since I want to become a surgeon,” said Catherine Stier, Gr 11 at Nechako Valley Secondary School.

Project Healthcare is sponsored by the School District No. 91 career and trades program in partnership with UNBC and Northern Health.

Last month 24 students from Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Burns Lake and Fraser Lake enjoyed the freedom of touring various healthcare roles such as home support and recreational therapy to pharmacy and housekeeping.

Participants ventured over two days to an array of stations at St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof and UNBC’s GeneSkool lab in Prince George (PG). Multiple interactive presentations with hands-on activity’s were given by nurses, dieticians, surgeons and X-ray technicians to name a few.

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PHARMACY: Filling moc Vitamin K injections used primarily for newborns are Jean Johnson, pharmacy technician, Jamie George Gr 12 at FSJSS, Dorian Pierre Gr 12 at FSJSS and Joey Saharchuk Gr 11 at FSJSS. tional and allowed me to find out what I like and don’t like.

I really enjoyed the pharmacy stuff where we made blister packs (pill kits) and learned about IV,” Taylor Harder said, Gr 11 at Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School.

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In previous years Project Health has provided a similar opportunity for selected students however this year had some changes.

A Post Anesthesia Recovery section was added, as well as an open job fair with roundtable discussions dur-

ing the second day’s activities on the blood-lab trip to PG. Youth were given the rare opportunity to learn first hand what the jobs entail and also learned how much they would make, Darren Carpenter said, career and trades

program co-ordinator.

“We were so fortunate to have the staff at St. John host us for the day with such a unique structure of learning that you don’t typically see anywhere else in the province,” Mr. Carpenter said.

“The second day at gene

school gave students the chance to go into a university level lab and were shown how to spilt DNA. It was absolutely full access.”

This year had 38 applicants. Students were scored on academics, maturity and interest.

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Year End Revue - July 2014

Paramedics celebrate anniversary with new equipment Jesse Cole Omineca Express Vanderhoof paramedics celebrated their 40 year anniversary on July 9, 2014 by showing off some fancy new medical technology recently installed in Vanderhoof ambulances.

Two CAREstream medical patient care monitors, which monitor vital signs of transportees, were recently added the Vanderhoof EMS’s repertoire after fundraising a total of $5,700 to purchase them.

“We’re the last crew in the north to get these monitors,” paramedic Karen Wiebe said.

Wiebe attributes the late arrival of the monitors to having a less than permanent workforce. “We didn’t have a steady crew of workers,” she said. “Now we do, so I took it upon myself to ask for a hand in purchasing them and we’ve managed to get two.”

The monitors automatically take vital sign measurements from patients, freeing up paramedics to tend to additional patient needs as well as providing more accurate readings.

Monitors can print out a vital sign reading to be given to doctors upon arrival, although the Vanderhoof detachment has yet to raise enough money to purchase the additional Paramedic Denise Raymond gives April Hughes a vital signs reading with newly purchased monitors. printers.

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Vanderhoof has also recently acquired a new 900 series ambulance that is larger, runs the new technology. “There were wires and cords on treated by paramedic Denise Raymond to a bloodon gasoline as opposed to diesel and is more eco- the floor. If you had a patient on a ventilator then all pressure and vital signs reading with the new equipfriendly. of those important cords were running right by your ment.

“In the old cars we had everything kind of tucked feet.”

Wiebe hopes to raise enough money in the future to away,” paramedic Wiebe said during a presentation of Aside from a generous spread of food, guests were purchase paediatric sets to accompany the monitors.

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Mayor Gerry Thiessen and MLA John Rustad present a cheque for $41,000 towards the renovations of Vanderhoof Museum and historic village.

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Vanderhoof Museum gets overhaul Vanderhoof Museum receives $41,000 towards renovations Jesse Cole Omineca Express The Vanderhoof Heritage Museum and Historic Village has received a substantial amount of funding for some well deserved renovations and improvements.

Funding, around $41,000, for the project comes from the Job Cre-

ation Partnership. The Job Creation Partnership is a branch of British Columbia’s Community and Employer Partnerships which aim to increase employability and job creation through British Columbia.

Renovations are to be completed by a group of four workers who will

gain real-world job experience and skill building.

Improvements to the buildings will include wheelchair accessible ramps to the OK Cafe, Reimer residence and Royal Bank building in the historic village.

New paint, windows and doors will also be installed as well as a lime-

stone pathway connecting the village buildings and museum.

Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Theissen said of the renovations “The Job Creation Partnership is a welcome program for the District of Vanderhoof.

There are many local initiatives in our commu-

nity which have operated on purely volunteer help and this project will help us, as a community, to build capacity and give the participants some great work experience.”

The project is slated to take place over a 22week period this summer.

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Year End Revue - August 2014

Over ‘riding’ your fears Rebecca Watson Omineca Express For some riding a horse comes naturally and for others it takes some work, but once you get the hang of it they do a lot of the work on their own, said Karen Markle 61, a Vanderhoof resident who started riding four years ago.

“Before I would sit on horses but I didn’t really ride. I wanted to get over my fear so I could help with work on the ranch,” said Ms. Markle.

With the help of horse trainer Randy Ophus 43, who owns a horse ranch just outside Vanderhoof and has been training for 27 years, what started out as a desire to overcome a fear swiftly became one of Ms. Markle’s favourite past times. “[My horse Gomer] is my best friend. When I’m having a down day I go ride and I am no longer down. When people say isn’t it expensive? I

say well, he’s my therapy class and my gym class so he’s not expensive,” said Ms. Markle, who had doubts throughout the process but quickly learned that personal doubts make the horse doubt as well.

“The more your around a horse the more you can read what their eyes tell you; if they are calm or wild. The more you trust yourself the more the horse will trust you,” said Mr. Ophus.

It wasn’t before long Ms. Markle was running through the basics of catching and brushing the horse, putting the saddle on, and putting the bridle in, which is the metal piece put in the horse’s mouth essential for steering. After becoming more comfortable she started reining and breaking her horse in with spins, sides and stops, and soon gained full body control.

“You need to learn how to lead quickly because the horse can get spoiled pretty fast,” said Mr. Ophus.

Now using one hand or a leg

movement, Ms. Markle is able to guide which way her horse goes. “I can say whoa or use my body, so now when I do both he really listens,” said Ms. Markle.

Originaly, Gomer was one of Mr. Ophus’ lesson horses and started working at the age of two. It is uncommon for a horse that young to help train but his mature temperament was clearly shown through a calm demeanour and quick learning ability. Ms. Markle bought him at the age of three and now at the age of seven he listens intently. “I love the feel and connection I get with [Gomer],” said Ms. Markle.

Not long after learning reining the two quickly advanced to sorting and cutting cows out of the herd. They have even started team cattle penning, the competitive sport of sorting cattle.

“Randy is just an awesome teacher,” said Ms. Markle.

“Riding wasn’t what I intended or thought but now I’m hooked.”

Photo by Rebecca Watson

RIDING WITH RANDY: Randy Orphus has been training horses for 27 years and continues to work with Karen Markle and her horse Gomer during weekly training sessions at the arena on his horse and buffalo ranch.

Vanderhoof Airshow an aerial success Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The third annual Vanderhoof Air Show was bigger and better than ever before.

“I wasn’t prepared for what I saw. I was really impressed with the number of acts and the quality of acts,” said James Wiens, a spectator at the event.

On August 9, rows of planes and pilots grouped around the airport hanger in Vanderhoof awaiting their turn at pleasing the crowd, which was much bigger than last year. Each pilot preformed their dare devilish acts, and there were a few new acts this year including the dirt biking boys from Vanderhoof, Jeff Fehr and Luke Wheeler, who got the crowds cheering with excitement.

One pilot, Bud Granley, who has had

Photo by Rebecca Watson

AEROBATICS AIRSHOW: Bud and Ross Granley, father and son duo, perform their flying stunts all over the world and were seen at Vanderhoof’s 2014 Airshow in close proximity. his private licence with the air cadets since 1955, has performed in countless air shows over the past 54 years. Other than talking to pretty girls,

his favourite thing about performing is getting paid enough for the upkeep of his plane and flying with his son, Ross Granley, who has done a duo

performance with his dad for 15 years.

“You have to trust that your flying next to a generous leader and you have to really help each other with

the follow back,” said Bud. Ross also added that him and his father have a tremendous respect for each other.

“For some it may be a contentious relationship working with their father but we have a co-operative relationship. And since we are so comfortable with each other we push each other with manoeuvres that others wouldn’t. But we keep it safe,” said Ross.

Another internationally-known pilot at the Vanderhoof Air Show was Anna Serbinenko with her ‘Sky dancing’ routine. As the only female aerobatics performer currently in Canada, she is an inspiration to women and proves that anything is possible. “ I want to inspire and show girls and women everywhere

they can achieve their dreams,” said Ms. Serbinenko. “They can be

up there and they can fly. It’s closer than you think.”

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Year End Revue - September 2014 Hardball diamonds to become community soccer fields Jesse Cole Omineca Express Come this May sports teams will no longer need to argue over who gets to use the Nechako Valley Secondary School’s (NVSS) sports field as the town of Vanderhoof in partnership with the Vanderhoof Youth Soccer Association are turning the towns derelict hardball diamonds into a new soccer pitch.

Councillor Darren Carpenter says that the new fields, located behind McLeod Elementary, will be playable by May of next year, just in time for soccer season.

“The soccer association has about 380 people that play from the ages of five to 18,” said Carpenter. “As the years have gone by that number has grown and grown and we’ve currently had them over at the NVSS field. But as time has progressed it’s just become more of a finite resource,” Carpenter said of the NVSS fields use.

The idea to create a space specifically designed for soccer is not new, the Vanderhoof Youth Soccer Association first approached council about finding a place to use for soccer as far back as 2007.

“We’re pretty excited about it, it’s been a long time coming for the soccer association,” said Carpenter.

Initially, Riverside Park had been chosen as the place to create the fields, but the soccer association as well as council found that the public was against the idea of having organized sport designated at the park, and so they went about procuring another plot of land for the project.

Charlene Neufeld, who is the president of the Vanderhoof Youth Soccer Association, said that with the new fields in place, it will allow the soccer teams from the region to have tournaments, something that hasn’t been possible for a long time.

Councillor Darren Carpenter and Charlene Neufeld, president of the Vanderhoof Youth Soccer Association stand in front of what will become the towns new soccer field.

Photo by Jesse Cole.

“A few years ago a lot of the older kids came back to play and all of the communities had a U-18 team. It’s nice because you want to keep them active,” she said.

The proposed soccer field has already been

undergoing renovations throughout the summer including the removal of the hardball facilities, fencing and dug outs from the area.

So far the cost has been low, with only $20,000 allocated to the

reclamation project. Of that $20,000, Carpenter believes the cost thus far has only been between $10,000 and $15,000 but the report has yet to be received.

Council has designated the area as a public

resource, creating a policy to provide the facility with funding which will ensure that regardless of the outcomes of the upcoming municipal election, the area will become soccer fields.

From now until the

snow flies, the field will undergo levelling and other refurbishing procedures to have it ready for next May. “At the end of the day we want to see kids active in our community,” said Carpenter.

They’re baaaaack!

Students prepare to hit the books as school resumed early this week Jesse Cole Omineca Express Just in time for autumn, students returned to classes Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 nearly a month after school had been scheduled to resume.

Classes ran for a half-day on Monday, the first official day of school, ending three hours earlier than regular with Tuesday seeing students in class for their first full day in months.

Not everyone has returned to classes as of yet however, with Babine Elementary School set to open tomorrow, Sept. 25 for its first full day back.

Classes returned after the B.C. Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) voted in favour of accepting a negotiated contract. Of the more than 30,000 teachers who voted on the deal, 86 per cent

voted in favour of it.

Despite 14 days missed during this school year so far, the B.C. Ministry of Education is saying that school calendars will not be changed or extended in any way to make up for the lost time.

Minister of Education Peter Fassbender commented on the agreement in a press release saying “I want to thank and congratulate B.C. teachers for voting in favour of the agreement reached earlier this week between the BCTF and the BCPSEA bargaining teams.”

Fassbender added “We can now focus in the path forward. This long-term agreement is an historic opportunity to work together for students - to enhance their education experience and support their achievements.”

The deal reached between the two parties will see among numerous other things, a wage increase for B.C. teachers of 7.25 per cent over the next six years.

The deal also included the creation of a committee made up of representatives from the BCTF and the government to strategize about how to best bring teachers salaries to a level that reflects those of the rest of their peers in both the private sector and across the country.

Teachers also received $105 million in regards to grievances stemming for the 2014 ruling by Justice Susan Griffin in regards to the British Columbia government’s violation of class size, composition and specialist teachers ratio which Griffin ruled was stripped unconstitutionally by the government in 2002.

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Year End Revue - October 2014 Avison kickstarts donation challenge Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

PRESERVING: McLeod kids had fun gathering, composting, washing and preserving.

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McLeod Harvest Day proved fruitful Rebecca Watson Omineca Express After waiting all summer for their plants to grow, kids from McLeod gathered their crops from the community garden Oct. 7.

In partnership with Seniors Connected, Mrs. Nemethy’s grade-three English class and Mme. Stier’s grade-four french class, helped gather and store all the vegetables planted by McLeod kids at the beginning of the summer. They spent half the day plucking tomatoes and potatoes, gathering cabbage and spinach and pulling carrots and beans. Volunteers helped with short demonstrations on using every part of the plant, how to handle certain vegetables and

what to compost. Kids had fun pulling and sorting and were shown that even the tops of carrots have a purpose.

Two designated compost boys had fun going back and forth to an outside pile helping rid the scene of unwanted materials.

“It wasn’t gross because it was still fresh,” said Nicholas 9, a compost boy. “Composting isn’t that bad. I’m gonna start a garden after we mow all the weeds in my backyard.”

The second half of the day, after all the vegetables were gathered, Michelle Roberge, the growing and storage coordinator, brought everything to the Senior Friendship Centre to be prepared.

The children worked with seniors to preserve, compost, dry, can and freeze the vegetables to be used for hot lunches at the school throughout the winter.

“They helped prepare enough tomatoes and spinach to get through the year, tons of cabbage that can be used for soups and sauces and about 100 pounds of carrots,” said Ms. Roberge.

Health and sanitation was also shown to the kids prior to handling the food. Adults took charge of the cutting stations while the kids circulated.

Cala 7, says her favourite part was the potatoes.

“I like peeling the skin off potatoes and then stuffing them in jars,” said Cala with a smile.

The seniors also showed

the kids different tomato preserving techniques including slicing, canning and freezing. “It was such a great way to teach and share knowledge intergenerationally between youth and seniors,” said Ms. Roberge.

“With the idea being to have more locally grown options, the kids will now be eating fresh carrots for months to come.”

At the end of the day, each child got to carry a big bag of preserved vegetables back to school and received a seed package for themselves to plant at home.

“We learned how to plant stuff, pull stuff, wash stuff, but my favorite part was getting the seeds out of the marigolds so we can plant more next year,” said Sophia 7.

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DONATION: Avison kickstarts funding to bring a pool to Vanderhoof with a $10,000 donation challenging other businesses to do the same. Holding the cheque is Stewart Sinclair, president of Avison Management, and Paul Stewart, representing the Regional Pool Society.

The Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Society received their first large corporate donation Oct. 16 from Avison Management Services.

The forestry consultant company donated $10,000 to the Aquatic Centre in hopes of starting a snowball effect, said Stewart Sinclair, President of Avison Management Services.

“The idea is to get the process jump started,” said Mr. Sinclair.

“We challenge some of the other businesses in Vanderhoof to now donate. Let’s get this project on the road.”

With $7,833 raised from the comedy night last month, $2,833 from Invest Local BC, $2,400 from original memberships and $10,000 from Avison, the total amount of raised funds to date is $23,066. All the money raised for the pool goes to the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre. The large donation from Avison was deposited in the Aquatic Centre Society’s account and will stay there for the

long-term, said Edna Oryschuk, secretary for the Stuart Nechako Regional Pool Society.

“We’re raising funds on our own but the donation from Avison is much appreciated and is out there now to challenge other groups,” said Ms. Oryschuk. “It’s heart warming that we have folks in the community to support fundraising efforts [like the comedy night] and the public fundraising group will continue to have events because it all goes into the same pot, but it was very generous of Avison to kickstart the challenge.”

Accepting the cheque on behalf of the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Society was Paul Stewart, president of the Stuart Nechako Regional Pool Society, a group established to help raise funds and maintain public presence.

The regional group was formed about a year ago and over the summer the public fundraising group was developed in Vanderhoof to help with local fundraising. For more information visit the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre Facebook page.

Electronic Cigarettes Health trends always change, and the introduction of electronic cigarettes was touted as a cleaner, greener attempt to minimize the impact of tobacco cigarettes on the environment and people. So for the next few articles we will be introducing and writing about electronic cigarettes and smoking in some more detail.

Most of us already know (or chose to ignore) the fact that smoking is a very dangerous activity. It may not be up on the danger par with things like extreme skiing or bungee jumping, but the impacts on your health can be just as dangerous and accumulative, it leads to a host of diseases and disorders that typically impact your quality of life for the worst. Smoking is linked to damage in every organ in the body and not just your lungs, the air you breathe feeds your body, this is why aside from cigarettes, air quality is important as well as home environment and chemicals the chemical in the home breath. in the home youyou breath.

So if people know how bad it is, how it can lead to a host of cancers, organ damage, decrease quality of life, Oral and systemic infections and more.. why do people do it? There are a number of reasons behind making this choice; to a health practitioner almost none of them are justified. It is worth discovering why you smoke if you do, how you started and what you want from your health and future.

E-cigarettes have been touted by their manufactures as aids to help quit smoking, no tobacco, no smoke, no cigarette buds littering the ground endangering our children and wildlife… so how can that possibly be a bad thing?

It’s good to realize that the same companies who make cigarettes also make and sell the e-cigarettes. So ask yourself.. would a multibillion dollar company want people to quit buying their original product, or simply replace it with another sleeker version??

Next article will talk about e-cigarettes.. what are they and how do they work!

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Getting started on the right foot The changing of the calendar on the wall brings the promise of a new beginning.

Of course the baggage of the previous 12 months is carried over into January but there’s still the feeling of a fresh start, even if it’s largely in our own minds.

And it’s important to kid ourselves a little as the feelgood atmosphere of the holiday season fades, especially when facing the long, cold stretch that is known as the current month in these parts.

Procrastination and just sheer laziness are tempting as we head out on our way into the unknown that is 2015 but it’s important to take advantage of the opportunity that a blank page represents in our lives.

We may be 25, 45 or 65 but a new year, heck even a new day, always provides the opportunity to make positive changes in our lives that benefit not only us but our families, friends and communities as well.

Hopefully we soaked up enough goodwill over the holidays that it carries far into the new year and we become a little bit closer to that person we want to be or at least feel we should be attempting to be.

Of course there will be bumps along the road to our goals, but as they say it’s not so much what happens to us in life as how we respond to the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or something to that effect.

Resolutions are good but often ineffective, it’s likely you’ve broken a few already and it’s only Jan. 4. Making realistic and manageable changes in our daily lives towards long-term goals, that may or may not include resolutions, is likely a better way to achieve a happier and more satisfying 2015 for the majority of us.

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Giving mining it’s due Dear Editor, I’m wondering how much gold, silver, copper and other valuable metals were purchased this past Christmas in the form of jewellery and electronic devices? I suspect it was in the billions of dollars globally. But how many consumers ever stop to think about the monumental effort that went into bringing those metals and manufactured goods to the consumer marketplace?

Before anyone can buy jewellery and electronic devices, someone needs to locate the geological deposits that contain these metals hidden in the vastness of planet Earth. Those metals then need to be separated from the rocks that contain them and refined to a suitable state of purity. And before that, the mine operators have to jump through a series of regulatory hoops before producing even a single ounce of gold, silver or copper.

What will it take, then, for consumers to start making the connection between the consumer goods they desire and enjoy and the mining industry that produces the raw materials essential to these consumer goods? How many of these people hypocritically denounce mining while coveting and acquiring the products that mining makes possible? Give mining its due for all of the amazing things and the comforts it provides us with.

Donald Leung Burnaby, B.C

Streamline the approval process Dear Editor, Although it likely escaped everyone’s notice in the hectic shopping days before Christmas, there was some very good news in mid-December for the B.C. mining industry and the B.C. economy: the Federal government finally announced approval of the KSM gold and copper mine in the northwest of the B.C. near the Alaska border.

The KSM mine is thought to be the largest undeveloped gold reserve in the world and is more evidence of the enormous natural resource wealth we have in this province.

The company developing this mine project (Seabridge Gold) spent six years and $200 million diligently and patiently working with governments, local First Nations and even the state of Alaska to bring the project to this stage. Needless to say, six years is a long time and $200 million is a lot of money. The time and money invested are a stark reminder that the mine approval process remains onerously long and comes with a very high level of risk. The same can be said for all resource industries in B.C. that go through the approval process.

I’m all for environmental protection and making sure the impact of mining and other resource operations are minimized and mitigated, but surely our governments – both Federal and Provincial – should be able streamline and shorten the approval process and reduce the risk involved. Doing so would lead to increased economic growth and the creation of many more high-paying jobs in the mining industry and the industries that supply and support mining. With 2015 here, let’s make it the year in which our governments finally take meaningful action to streamline the approval process and reduce the risk that stifles economic growth and job creation.

Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam B.C

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Year End Revue - November 2014 Midnight Madness changed to Saturday Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

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GREAT SELECTION: Kids from McLeod Elementary helped unload all the tools at the community garden Friday, Nov. 7 donated by School Distirct No. 91. (Not in order) Ayden MacKinlay-K, Gabe Stoddart-1, Jensen Dick-1, Aiden Greek-1, Noah Gilbert-2, Penelope Roberge-3, Jaxson Schumann-6, Ronan Blattner-5, Taylor Danielson-2, Kennesea Wiebe-4, André Roberge, Courtney Raphael - 6, Charlie McIntyre-5, Siobhan Klassen – 5, Michelle Roberge and Darren Carpenter.

Garden tools for everyone Rebecca Watson Omineca Express A heaping amount of gardening tools were donated to the community garden this week thanks to the School District No. 91.

With the recent teacher’s Job Action having delayed the start of school, teachers at NVSS were unable to get Project Agriculture off the ground in time. Using a portion of funds originaly meant for

that program, the district career and trades program co-ordinator, Darren Carpenter, went out and bought a truckload of resources for the community garden.

“Everyone still wins,” said Mr. Carpenter.

“By getting these garden tools it still fits a lot of the same criteria as the agriculture program by encouraging team work and teaching students how to grow food.”

Kids from McLeod Elementary in the

Farm to School program helped unload the tools on Nov. 7, and stored them neatly in the brand new shed recently put in by Allan Pagdin. About $1,200 was spent at the local Home Hardware on bins, shovels, gardening gloves, a wheelbarrow and much more.

“It’s a great start to the tool selection here at the garden and will be shared by everyone,” said Michelle Roberge, co-ordinator of the Farm to School

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built on the outside of the new shed. It will showcase pictures and information about the community garden.

Charlee McIntyre, a grade 5 student, helped unload the tools and is happy to have been a part of Harvest Day. “I like planting things and I like getting food.

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program. “About $450 worth of produce was harvested by McLeod students on Harvest day [last month] so the Farm to School kids will definitely use the tools to help us with gardening next year.”

Seniors Connected co-ordinator DebraAnn Bishop and Ms. Roberge are also currently working on a garden book that will sit nicely in a slot

Winter festivities will be a little different this year in Vanderhoof.

Midnight Madness and the Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 but will run as usual. The parade will be at 7:00 p.m and participating stores will have sales throughout the day and night. The vision is to create a whole weekend of events, said Kimberli Unger, board member of the Chamber of Commerce.

“We wanted to make the weekend not just a mad crazy shopping event with a big parade,” said Ms. Unger.

“A component will be the Midnight Madness shopping and Parade of Lights, but we want to expand it to be a whole winter wonderland festival.”

By having the parade and shopping night on the Saturday, it will leave the rest of the weekend open for other community events.

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Families with parents working shift work will be able to come watch the parade and people from surrounding areas might be more inclined to stay in Vanderhoof, said Ms. Unger.

“This way instead of people taking off to Prince George on Saturday, we can have people stay in our community all weekend,” she said.

The DOV has agreed to shut down Burrard Street on the Saturday from the Grand Reo Theatre to the Department Store. This section will be open to vendors and because there will be no traffic, it will be a nicer atmosphere, said Ms. Unger.

“We can have elves giving out candy canes and hot chocolate with the scent of cinnamon.

Vendors of all kind are welcome to set up but are reminded space is limited this year,” said Ms. Unger.

So far, volunteers have come forward to run a snowman building contest and Christmas tree decorating contest.

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Year End Revue - December 2014 CURL: Malcolm McLeod (ice plant installer), Dave Flegal (volunteer) Jim Woodruff (ice maker), Ian Rickbiel (rentals) Bud Pye (project overseer), are seen at the Vanderhoof curling club.

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Geothermal rink attracts new curlers Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The state-of-theart revival of Vanderhoof’s curling club has grabbed the attention of hundreds of old and new curlers.

But it wasn’t too long ago that the club was on the brink of closure due to high utility bills and low membership. The recent yearlong restoration of the walls, floors, and new ice plant, have helped so extensively with energy savings and beautification, we just may survive, said Jim Woodruff, master ice maker and curling club member. “Our club was going broke. We couldn’t afford heat and hydro,� said Mr. Woodruff. “The old plant ran 24 hours a day 7 days a week, it was killing us.

There were less people curling and we just didn’t have the revenue coming in. We used to have three bonspiels (tournaments) a year with people drinking and curling all weekend. That went down to one or none.�

About three years ago the Vanderhoof

Curling Club knew they had to do something because two thirds of their annual cost ($36,000) was being spent on utilities. After much persistence, they finally got enough grant funding and in September 2013 started construction with a total reno budget of $460,000.

“Our club was going broke.

We couldn’t afford heat and hydro. .....it was killing us.“ - Jim Woodruff “Before the worst cost was heat and hydro, but now the new ice plant will be saving us at least 50 per cent on utilities,� said Malcolm McLeod, ice plant installer and curling club member. “The old plant was bought used and installed in 1977 when the building had a fire. It was on it’s last legs then and should have been replaced ten years ago.�

The old ice plant chilled brine with one machine which cooled

the floor. Now, a geothermal ice plant has replaced it with three heat pumps to extract heat from the rink floor and provide staging as required so they’re not all running continually, said Mr. McLeod. “Basically nothing is wasted,� said Mr. McLeod. “We use heat recovered from the ice to heat the lobby and lounge, and to keep the rink at a comfortable four degrees Celsius.�

The pipes that run under the ice are also new, embedded in concrete with four inches of Styrofoam underneath. The pipes used to sit on sand which made it harder to make the ice because it wasn’t as level as the concrete floor, said Mr. Woodruff. “It saves energy making the ice if you can keep the cold in the zone you want it, and if you don’t have to remake it as often. There also used to be holes in the walls and debris would fly in onto the ice,� said Mr. Woodruff.

Sidewalks, benches, a storage room, house rings, scoreboards and all new lighting were also recently installed

at the club. And, because the exits have been brought to code and the concrete floor put in, more people are allowed in the building at once. This means it can now be rented out and used as a multipurpose building said Bud Pye, a volunteer who oversaw the entire construction. “This is the third curling rink in Vanderhoof and I’ve worked on all of them,� said Mr. Pye. “All the work was done locally by local contractors and support through many volunteers. Most of the work done you can’t see like the concrete floors, walls and piping, but it was a community effort and the money stayed right here. Vanderhoof is a very generous town and we couldn’t have done it without all the volunteers.�

Since re-opening just over a month ago, there are twelve men’s teams, nine women’s teams and over 30 new faces. The next openmixed curling night is Tuesday. For more information contact John Murphy, President of the Vanderhoof Curling Club, at 250-570-1751.

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Salute to Minor Hockey in Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake

VANDERHOOF TIMBITS

Max Funk, Maddie Beal, Chyler Knackstead, George Bruma, Kayne Sutherland, Hayden Koemstedt, Taylor Siemens, Jimmy Reed, Chloe Wild, Chayde Jackson, Alli Boon, Landon Poole, Tommy Reed, Cameron Johnson, Connor Schlamp, Michael Newman, Erin Wall, Avery Reed, Head coach Steve Little, Assistant coach Vicki Siemens, Assistant coach Cory Jackson, Manager & safety Krista Funk Photo by Wallace Studios

VANDERHOOF ATOM

Carson Baker, Pacey Bremner, Evan Eadie, Noah Gavric, Seth Habsburg, Mathieu Holland, Nikles Kadonaga, Damien Knackstedt, Dominic LePoidevin, Korben MacLeod, William Raphael, Garrett Schlamp, Reeve Thiessen, Evan Warkentin, Garett Wiebe, Tyson Wiebe, Reiner Wild, Lowell Stevens, Triniti Martens, Ella Boon, Devon Joseph. Coaches: DJ Knackstedt, Jeff Boon, Jason Kadonaga and Scott Stevens.

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VANDERHOOF NOVICE

Coaches: Paul Hartwig, Jason Kadonaga, James Snow & Rick Ziler, Grayson Turgeon, Owen Kadonaga, Eric Hartwig, Ethan Hoffman, Lindsey Goncalves, Matthew Manky, Jillian Boon, Tomas Boon, Zachory Mason, Aiden Simrose, Lauren Baker, Dawson Knackstedt, Wyatt Snow, Cooper Ziler, Cole Malo, Dexter Malo, Regan Schlamp, David Wiens, Treykyn Stephen, Mikayla LePoidevin, Taylor Danielson, Liam Creamer, Sarah Prestmo, Noah Gilbert.

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VANDERHOOF PEEWEE GIRLS

Paige faulconer, Kayla Koehmstedt, Bayley Cail, Skylar Blattner, Olivia Prestmo, Ella Boon, Linnea Harasti, Triniti Martens, Alexa Philips, Maddy Kelly, Megan Boon, Zoe Stephen, Grace Wiebe, McKenzie Faulconer, Mikhaila Moritz, Coaches: Jeff Boon, Theresa Phillips, Cici Silva & Tom Kelley.

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Lead, Develop and Promote positive lifelong hockey experiences

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Salute to Minor Hockey: Vanderhoof Vanderhoof PEEWEE

Head Coach: Marty Floris. Asst Coaches: Mike Hassman, Bill Lewis, Ryan Makow, Manager: Heather Floris, Safety: Holly Makow. Players: Bayley Cail, Kayden Young, Garrett Dick, Noah Wiens, Ethan Floris, Connar Hoffman, Spencer Lewis, Joshua Van Der Giessen, Lachlan Pedersen, Lemar Reed, Jackson Hassman, Griffin Thiessen, Cole Geernaert, William Evans, Weston Warkentin, Linden Makow, Brody Johnston, Parker Loewen.

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Vanderhoof MIDGETS

Head Coach: Andy Reimer. Team Manager: Steve Silver. Asst. Coaches: Tom Silver, Steve Allen. Safety: Christie Arnason. Players: Connor Arnason, Liam Arnason, Kayden Bahr, Mikael Bahr, Jeffery Boschman, Dante Joseph, Caleb Kelly, Calvin Li, Dixon Loewen, Caleb Miles, Ewan Miles, Noah Miles, Maxime Moritz, Kolby Page, Clint Sam, Eric Silver, Jim Silver, Daulton Swanson, Graeme Thiessen, Casey Turgeon, Dominic Webster, Alexandre Beaulieu.

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Vanderhoof BANTAM

Head Coach: Marty Floris. Asst Coaches: Steve Allan, Dave Boon, Dennis Saharchuk. Team Manager: Heather Floris. Safety: Shelli Martens, Ilysia Thiessen Players: Tyson Peters, Beau Turgeon, Marcus Allen, Jaret Van Der Giessen, Dexter Swanson, Simon Nemethy, Booker Daniel, Caleb Goncalves, Kyler Boucher, Dylan Boon, Nicholas Warkentin, Donovan Gregg, Slade Desharnais, Alexandru Bruma, Ethan-Jett Saharchuk, Cohen Thiessen, David Martens, Hunter Floris, Kinnon Cameron.

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Vanderhoof MIDGET GIRLS

Meghan Naka, Tawny Weinhardt, Hannah Turner, Brittany Freitas, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Hannah Olinek, Sarah Sampson, Alaina Sommerville, Chloe Perry, Taylor Phillips, Kennedy Miles, Hayley Stephen, Taryn Stephen, Rivey Faulconer, Brooklyn Pearson, Cailen Saharchuk, Riley Wiens. Coach: Brian Naka. Team Manager: Michelle Naka.

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Good Luck to all Teams!

Have a safe and fun hockey season.

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Salute to Minor Hockey: Fraser Lake FRASER LAKE mites

FRASER LAKE NOVICE

Coaches: Shane Hendriksen, Jonathan Shearer.

Players: Kian Shearer, Evan Krambeck, Laiken Hendriksen, Noah Ray, Anthony Ens, Kaleb Ketlo-Bester, Conor Weber.

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Coaches: Jonathan Shearer.

Players: Charlee Rothenbusch, Kennedy Rothenbusch, Aaron Johnson, Kira Morris, Keiran Roberts, Kaeden Weber, Dominic Ward, Tyler Howse, Jonas Charlie, Abby Magnus, Nicholas Ossi, Emma Williamson, Avory Casimel, Donald Sutherland.

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Who is the Great Game of Hockey really for?

FRASER LAKE ATOMS

Coaches: Kyle Magnus.

Players: Nate Williams, Ty Allen, Braeden Tom, Adanaz Fulton, Tyrell Willier, Chris Daly, Cadence Albinet, Darien Williams, Logan Shearer, Dakota Magnus, Mason Graham, Quin Nicol, Roland Sutherland.

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Wishing all the Minor Hockey Teams a safe and fun hockey season!

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The game of hockey is for kids. Kids play the game because they love it and because it is fun. As parents we must all realize, that for kids, positive participation is always more important than excellence. The personal and social development that comes from being part of a team is one of the most enriching experiences offered by the game. We must continue to live the values of fun and fair play, respect, integrity, and teamwork with a balanced perspective of expectations and definition of success. We must celebrate our good experiences with this great game.

Our volunteers, our coaches, our referees, our parents and our children are all critical partners in ensuring the game sustains these high values. No one, however, is more critical than our parents. We must particularly assist our parents in setting reasonable expectations while understanding the game, its process and its administration.

Being a hockey parent is no easy task. Often hockey parents are called upon to wear many different volunteer hats, some of which result in conflicting roles. A hockey parent may be a

coach, an evaluator, a director or a referee - any of whom is required to make decisions in everyone’s best interest while still being a mom or dad wanting what’s best for his or her own child. Parents wrestle with reconciling their roles and controlling their passion as fans while being faced with the constant challenge of “doing the right thing”.

Hockey Canada is committed to helping those parents meet these challenges to ensure they continue to enjoy the game and have as much fun as their kids.

Minor Hockey describes amateur hockey played by athletes 20 years old and younger.

Players are generally divided into playing levels according to age.

The main levels and associated ages are: Initiation – 5 & 6 Novice – 7 & 8 Atom – 9 & 10 Pee Wee – 11 & 12 Bantam – 13 & 14 Midget – 15-17 Juvenile – 18 & 19

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Salute to Minor Hockey: Fraser Lake FRASER LAKE MIDGET GIRLS

FRASER LAKE BANTAM

Coaches: Fernando Ossi.

Players: Taylor Harder, Ashia Ens, Emily Rankin, Michelle Ossi, Alysia Power, Stephanie McLean, Shae Semmler, Caitlyn Heron, Chantel Louis, Kaitlyn Willier, Alyssa Ens, Alyssa Deon, Kailee Duncan, Brittney Morris, Christine Morris, Vaughn Semmler, Sierra Woolsey, Jillena Woolsey, Alyssa Koenig.

Coaches: Craig Lepoidevin.

Players: Nicholas Stuart, Josh Laffin, Bryden Fitzgerald, Colton McMaster, Sam Ketlo, Alex Koening, Austyn Ketlo, Gavin Janzen, Devin Scott, Nolan Nicol, Cade Arnason, Thomas Kelto, Tristan Williams, Shawna Williams, Michelle Ossi.

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Nechako Notes COMING EVENTS....

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

Parade of Lights The annual Christmas march in Vanderhoof

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

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

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

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

567-3107

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1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960 Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!

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

Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 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

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

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake Sunday Worship 10:00 am

A house of prayer for all people

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION SOCIETY...invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held in the foyer of the riding arena at the fair grounds on January 10th, 2015 starting at 11:30. A pizza lunch and refreshments will be served. Please call 250-567-3011 to confirm your attendance. *** LEGO CLUB...we have the lego, you bring the ideas and build your own creations. Jan 2015 7 & 14, Feb 4 & 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A fun drop in program for school aged children. Family night Jan 21, 2015 6:30-7:30. Father and Son Night Feb 18, 2015 6:30-7:30.

Vanderhoof Library. *** ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-5679908. *** The dates for the NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS... are March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ONLINE closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...

Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** LEGO CLUB...3:00-4:30p.m.

January 7 and 14, February 4 and 11.

LEGO FAMILY NIGHT...6:30 – 7:30 pm January 21.

LEGO FATHER & SON NIGHT...6:30 – 7:30 pm February 18 at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs.

Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS...

Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR... looking for volunteers.

Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the

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

This week’s submission.... residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** 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 Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** 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 DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-8587 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. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give?

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 V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. 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. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** 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 Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. 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 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-6400218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS...

Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** 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 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am 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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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 24 December 2014 Reservoir Elevation: 851.22m (2792.73 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 34.35 m3/s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015 Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.

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Trades, Technical PLUMBER/GAS FITTER (2nd, 3rd, 4th year or J/man) required for Grand Forks company. We provide residential service, renovation, and construction services to our clients. If you are self-motivated, a problem solver, and have good communication skills - we need you.

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DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has openings for PLOW TRUCK OPERATORS

Positions are available in Bob Quinn Lake and Jade City.

Both are camp locations with bunkhouses available for successful candidates. Positions are for this winter season.

Wages start at $21.18/hr plus isolation, bunkhouse & other allowances. Experience is an asset, but not required. Class 3 BC Drivers licence with air required. Apply with resume and current drivers abstract:

In person: 881 – Hwy 16W Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-3930 Email: careers@ldmltd.ca

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to join our team at a busy ophthalmology and retinal subspecialty practice in Vernon.

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Wanted: Buncherman, Skidder man. Min 2 years experience. Working in Quesnel area. Competitive wages. Also looking for mechanic interested in p/t work in Quesnel area.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!� All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t be afraid to embrace your lighthearted side this week, Aries. Laughter is the best medicine, and those around you will enjoy your sense of humor.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, embrace your desire to be close to friends this week. Spend as much time as you can with your friends, especially those you have not seen in awhile.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Jump into a situation without restraint, Aquarius. You may Ànd it’s refreshing to let go for a change and not worry about the potential outcomes.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You harbor desire to spend some time alone this week, Cancer. You are a social person, but even you need some moments to retreat into your own mind for a while.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may receive happy news relating to your partner’s Ànances this week, Pisces. It could be a salary increase or a good bonus. It’s time to celebrate.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be noticing all of the good vibes surrounding you this week, Leo. Expect some positive changes in the days ahead. It may just be a new romantic relationship or friendship.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 4 Michael Stipe, Singer (55)

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are in a relatively optimistic frame of mind this week as you try to see the bright side of things. You may Ànd that many new opportunities are headed your way.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t spend too much time lost in your own fantasies, Scorpio. You need to maintain your focus on the tasks at hand, both at home and at work.

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15. Placed on a golf ball stand 16. Melekeok is the capital 18. Mischievous 21. Mason’s mortars 23. Spain’s former monetary unit 25. Small fries 27. Article 28. Capital of Yemen 29. Type of Theater companies 31. Plastic, paper or shopping 32. Electronic countermeasures 35. Language along the lower Yenisei River 37. Institute legal proceedings against 38. Beam 39. Old World buffalo 40. Latch onto 42. Physical therapy 43. Conditions of balance 48. Half pro 50. Resounded 52. Sales event 53. Separates seating areas

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5. Italian hors d’oeuvres 6. N.W. German city & port 7. Signal sounds 8. Adult females 9. -__, denotes past 12. Gas usage measurement 13. Fishhook point 17. Mauna __, Hawaiian volcano 19. In a way, thrusts 20. Grimm brothers birthplace 22. Withered; dry 24. Genus salvia 26. About senator 30. Livestock enclosure

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your mind is running a mile a minute this week, but do your best to maintain your focus. This breakneck pace will only last for a little while.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A great week with regard to matters of the heart is on the horizon, Gemini. If you have been in a relationship for some time, now is a great time to talk about the future of that relationship.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a work opportunity could spring up this week if you are willing to expand your horizons. It may be a bit outside of your comfort zone, but you can handle it.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, resist the urge to take yourself too seriously.

Instead, lighten up and embrace the “class clown” role for a little while. This departure from the norm is a breath of fresh air.

32. Work units 33. Hebrew name meaning dog 34. A tumor composed of muscle tissue 36. Satisfy to excess 41. Third mast 42. A horse’s strut 44. Tree producing gum (Arabic) 45. Armour carried on the arm 46. Winged goddess of the dawn 47. Ego 49. Hesitancy 51. Young woman of society 55. Founder of Babism 57. Mark (abbr.)

58. Jeans maker’s initials