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SECRET VALENTINE: W.L. McLeod students Kierra 5, and Zoe 5 hold up their secret valentines from their secret valentine class. Kierra’s says ‘You are all precious’ and Zoe’s says ‘you are all special’.

Will-you-be-mine secret valentine Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Kids at McLeod Elementary are shown to be kind by means of secret valentine.

The McLeod council came up with the idea to have secret valentine classes. Each class drew a name of another class and for the first two weeks of February have been doing secret acts

of kindness for their secret Valentine class.

Some acts include tidying up the other classes boot room or making them a craft. One class even made soap for their valentine class, said Libby Hart, McLeod Principal.

“The idea behind it is to be nice just because,” Ms. Hart said. ”To do as many kind things for your secret class as you can within the two weeks.”

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Mme. Gauthier’s kindergarten students came in to find their secret valentine’s had made special card people for them with a nice message written for each student. Some had sayings such as, ‘you are cool’ or ‘your my friend’.

“It’s great for the kids because they get really excited to do things for the other kids. It’s even a great preliminary for anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day [on Feb. 25],” Mme. Gauthier said.

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Fort St. James - Athlete Mckenna Colthorp 13, dreams of standing on the podium at the 2015 Canada Winter Games (CWG). A dream that may soon become a reality as the national figureskating sensation has already proven her talent winning gold at both the 2014 BC Winter Games and 2014 Arctic Winter Games. After recently being chosen to skate for Team BC, I just can’t stop thinking about a third gold medal, Mckenna said. “I don’t think anything is impossible. If you believe in yourself you can do whatever you want,” said Mckenna with a humbling enthusiasm. “Prince George is so close to Fort St. James it feels like I’m competing on home ice. It’s such an honour to be part of [this year’s] games.”

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Former Fort St. James fire chief trial continues Rebecca Watson Omineca Express A sexual assault trial has begun for former Fort St. James fire chief Rob Bennett 50, who was accused in 2013 of assaulting three women. His trial commenced on Jan. 26 at the Prince George court house and saw Kirsten Rudolph-Smith 46, testify before the court that Mr. Bennett tried to grab her breasts while behind her during the alleged July 18 2013 incident. The trial has since been adjourned until Feb. 13 at 1pm. Further information will be reported as made available.

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Continued from front That event qualified her to skate in Montreal Mckenna competes as a novice figure skater - under at the Skate Canada Challenge in December 2014 17- and will be one of the youngest competitors at the where she competed among the top skaters in CanCWG. Known for her strength and poise, she is able to ada. The goal was to place in top 18 to move on to execute all jumps up to a triple loop including a triple nationals in Kinston, Ontario. She finished 8th and salchow and triple toe. She trains 17 hours a day at recently skated on National Ice in Kingston where the CNC Centre in Kelowna, BC in both on-ice and she had a strong free program skate finishing with weight-room training. Her private ballet lessons help the 2nd highest score. Her overall total put her 4th with posture and flexibility. in the competition- less than half a point from a “I feel like I have a good work ethic and I’m not medal. afraid of trying new things,� Mckenna said. “When “It was an amazing experience,� Mckenna said.

I’m going through the air I’m calm because I trust my “To leave being ranked 4th in the entire country training.� was unreal.�

Mckenna was born in Fort St. James and at the age Although costume has little to do with her of five started traveling for summer skating school to athletic ability, Mckenna has two fully custom Kelowna where she trains with coaches Karen and Jadresses. Her green short-program dress is made son Mongrain, a powerhouse training team who will

by Laura Carr of Kelowna and her fuchsia longbe with Mckenna throughout her winter games experiprogram dress is made by Annette Yanishewski of ence. When it came time to advance her skating career Grand Prairie. Her foot attire is also special being it only made sense for her to move to Kelowna where world-level Adidas skates shipped from Italy with she now lives. special Matrix Elite blades - a much lighter skate. “She definitely showed talent even at that young But what makes Mckenna such a great figure age which was just the start,� Mr. Mongrain said. “She skater is her artistry, Ms. Mongrain said, Mckenis a phenomenal athlete, an explosive jumper and very na’s coach and coach for Team BC. coordinated which are traits that serve you well in “Mckenna is extremely co-ordinated and has a competitive figure skating. She just has a grace about lot of good performing qualities. Some skaters are her that is great in combination with her sheer power.� pigeon holed as being a good jumper or spinner but Mckenna started skating at the age of three with the Mckenna is more well rounded, able to land even Stuart Lake Skating Club in Fort St. James with coach the toughest jumps.� Ms. Mongrain said.

Lisa Bystrom. When she was nine, the Colthorp famMckenna’s goal for next season is to compete ily moved to Grand Prairie, Alberta where Mckenna internationally and land the triple flip and triple skated with the Grand Prairie Skating Club with coach lutz, maybe even in time for the winter games.

Photo submitted Ashley Spry for four years. “My goal at the games is to have a personal best It was in Grand Prairie Mckenna won her first pro- WINNING GOLD: Mckenna Colthrop 13, of Fort St. James has already skate and bring home a gold medal,� Mckenna said. vincial title and became Alberta’s Pre-Juvenile Cham- won gold at two winter game events as she gears up for the 2015 “Any medal would be great but I’d really like the pion. At 11-years-old she represented Team Alberta Canada winter games in Prince George this month. gold.�

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BRIEFLY Making Sense of Play course Parents and practitioners are invited to the Making Sense of Play course at Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9:30-2:30. The seminar will feature a Gordon Neufeld Video and discussion sponsored in full by the Fraser Lake Early Child Development Committee. The course is free but participants must register

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Cedric Literary awards Attention BC seniors who enjoy writing. The Cedric Literary Awards start Feb. 1 welcoming all British Columbian authors and First Nation story tellers age 50 or older to submit their work. It is a first-of-it’s kind literary awards program in Canada created specifically to recognize unpublished BC writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and First Nation storytelling.

Submissions are invited starting Feb. 1, deadline May. 1, and will be forwarded to an independent selection panel made up of members who are recognized in BC and beyond in the fields of writing and publishing.

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Stand Up against bullying Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Kids at W.L. McLeod Elementary and Nechako Valley Secondary are taking a stance against bullies.

On Feb. 25, at 2pm, students from both McLeod and NVSS will march in pink T-shirts starting from McLeod walking up Victoria to the Burrard intersection. Continuing down Burrard to the theatre, kids will turn left and walk to the corner of the BC Access Building. The walk will finish at the end of Butte and back onto the school grounds. (Anyone is welcome to walk in the march in support of standing up against bullies.)

Later in the day, all the fine arts, digital arts and drama art students at NVSS will host an awareness-building coffee house at Burrard Street market starting at 7pm. Entry by donation will help support the NVSS band’s class trip to Cuba and attendees are encouraged to wear pink in support of ‘Stand Up’ for bullying.

“It will be a collaborative project between the entire arts community,” Anna Pye said, media arts teacher at NVSS. “The fine art students are making masks, the media arts students are proving projections, the drama students are performing with the masks and the music students will create the audio.”

The day of the coffee house doubles as the provincially-recognized Pink Shirt Day, in which wearing pink signifies people who want to stop bullying. Ms. Pye and Glenda Vahi, NVSS school councillor, have started a ‘Stand Up’ committee where kids Gr 7- 10 have come together to come up with activities on how to erase bullying in the school and community.

The group recently attended a provincially sponsored symposium in Prince George and learned about how to stop bullying, and participated in workshops on how to run a meeting, conflict resolution, one way communication, consensus building and public speaking.

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TAKE A STANCE: Anna Pye, media teacher, Fenna Nellen Gr 10, Denny Deveau Gr 10, Elisabeth Rees Gr 11, Glenda Vahi, NVSS councilor are all part of the Anti-Bullying movement at NVSS. able to properly run a meeting. It also gave me some more confidence to stand up in front of people and speak,” Denny Deveau Gr 10 said, member of the Stand Up committee.

Participants also discussed how to make action plans and how to reach out to others.

“Whether it’s stand up, pink shirt day or erase bullying, it doesn’t matter what you call it. Our ultimate goal is for kids to be connected in schools, to feel safe and secure and validated for the person they are,” Ms. Vahi said.

The seminar even touched base on technological advances of bullying through cell phones and the internet.

“I learned that you should be careful about what you post over the internet since you can’t sense sarcasm through what your sending,” Patrick Vahi Gr 7 said, who attended the seminar.

The “Stand Up’ committee will start to meet weekly on Wednesdays at NVSS combined with the We DAY group. Anyone interested can talk to Anna Pye at NVSS.

Rose and Bob update Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Lovebirds Rose 87, and Bob Ray 92, were married Feb. 1 at Riverside Place seniors residence. They are a special example of how it’s never too late to fall in love.

The wedding catered to a few hundred close friends and family who watched as the couple exchanged traditional vows sealed with a kiss. The two seniors had big smiles the entire day and remained humbly inspiring to everyone who attended.

Photo by Krista Giesbrecht “I think she’s the loveliest women in the world and I love her,” Bob said.

“Age don’t mean a thing because we love each other,” Rose said with a smile. “Bob and I also want to thank everyone who came and who helped us celebrate our special day. We want to thank everyone for all the wonderful gifts and beautiful words we received in all the cards filled with love from our friends and families. We want to thank everyone who helped put it all together and everyone that had a part in making the day perfect. We both feel so loved and blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives.

From the bottom of both our hearts, Thank you.”

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WEDDING: Rose and Bob Ray were married Feb. 1 and are shown here cutting their wedding cake.

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Snow, Recognizing the signs and symptoms to help your child it’s time or teen with depression to go Dr. David Smith

A Poem by Rebecca Watson Snow, you’re so beautiful even fun to play with, but once I get a feel for cold your beauty, it’s a myth.

You think it’s funny when my car gets stuck in the medium, You think it’s funny when my driveway turns into a comedian.

I spent an hour last night cleaning you away, only to look this morning to find you’ve doubled anyway.

It’s not particularly nice when I open my car door, to find the seats covered and oh so much more.

My hair is flat and greasy after doing it up nice, I curse you sand of winter you will pay the price.

The groundhog says there will be six more weeks, of torturous foot soakers and rosy red cheeks.

Well I say enough bringeth thee warm weather, and when the snow melts we’ll all rejoice together.

We all feel sad from time to time. It is a normal and appropriate response to disappointment and loss. But how do you tell whether your child or teen is experiencing normal sadness or suffering from clinical (or major) depression that may need expert help?

Telling the difference can be difficult as the symptoms of depression can be different in children and teens from adults. In young children, it may express itself by being excessively clingy, frequently crying, expressing fear that they or others will die, losing interest in toys or friends, losing interest in school or refusing to go, frequent headaches, stomachaches or feeling sick. In older children and teens, along with many of those symptoms can come others like withdrawal and social isolation. Other symptoms can be a lack of energy, extreme boredom, inability to concentrate or communicate, loss of friends, or lack of desire to see friends. Changes in patterns of eating and sleeping (either too much or too little) are common signs, as is being unable to get out of bed or off the couch. If your teen has previously been involved in sports and hobbies, depression may show up as an inability to enjoy or partake in activities that used to bring pleasure. Also common are feelings of excessive regret, guilt and remorse and increased irritability, aggression and hostility, as well as extreme sensitivity to rejection, criticism or failure. Sometimes untreated anxiety can turn into depression when the child or youth feels overwhelmed by their fears. One or two such symptoms usually aren’t enough to make a diagnosis, but a pattern of sadness or loss of interests or pleasure combined with three or four such symptoms extending over two weeks or longer is more suggestive of clinical depression.

For parents, some of these symptoms can seem at times like normal teenage angst, lack of motivation or even misbehaviour. In fact, up until about two decades ago, it was thought that depression was primarily an adult disorder that rarely affected children or teens. Any symptoms displayed were put down to “a phase,” moodiness, overdramatization, or self-indulgence. “Snap out of it!” many a parent would bark — thinking erroneously that cajoling or scolding might help.

Now we know much better. Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects about two per cent of BC children and adolescents every year. It is more common in girls, but it may be that depressed boys and teenage males display other behaviours like aggression, substance use, and delinquency, which can mask the depression.

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The risk of experiencing an episode of depression rises with age and with family history. While sometimes depression comes seemingly out of the blue, it can also be triggered in susceptible youth (with a genetic predisposition or with low self-esteem, perfectionist tendencies, for example) by trauma, anxiety, guilt or regret, or the death of a loved one or other significant loss.

On its own, depression is bad enough, but its hopelessness and despair, with the inability to see a brighter future, can also lead to suicide, which is the second leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds.

Fortunately, depression is highly treatable and youth are more likely to respond well to treatment if they receive it early. Treatment can consist of psychotherapy to teach youths how to address thoughts and behaviours that can lead to depression. Also, antidepressant medication can be very effective at reversing depression and keeping relapses at bay.

If your child seems to be showing symptoms of depression, talk to your family doctor, a mental health professional or the mental health clinicians through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).Call Service BC at 1 800 663-7867 to find the MCFD office nearest to you. Their experts will screen for depression and help your child access the most appropriate treatment if needed.

We do know that healthy diets, regular exercise, good sleep, and the ability to talk about problems with people who care are all protective against depression or relapses. Information and support are available through a number of websites, such as: ok2bblue.com, dwdonline.ca, heretohelp.ca; mindyourmind.ca; keltyresources.ca, mindcheck.ca, openmind.ca.

For youth with suicidal thoughts please call the BC youth crisis line 1-800-suicide, visit youthinbc.ca to chat with a counsellor in real time, or go to the Emergency Department of your nearest hospital.

Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC.

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CARDS: Amber and Rebecka Ens of Fort Fraser are selling their homemade cards this year at Rosebowl and the Department Store in Vanderhoof.

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In mid January a group of 18 NVSS wrestlers went to the Northern Lights wrestling tournament in Grand Prairie, Alberta where they also made their school proud by

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The zone championship was held in Prince George this past weekend. Update will be in next issue of Omineca Express.

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The Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS) wrestling team has been busy winning medals.

The Golden Bear wrestling tournament at the University of Alberta in Edmonton hosted 1000 athletes from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia Jan. 31. There were two divisions - 7-9 and 10-12.

NVSS had six participants in each division which brought home three medals in the junior division and two in the senior division.

In the junior division, Aiden Evensen Gr 8 had 31 guys in his division and had eight wins and one loss taking home a bronze medal. Kelsey Stephens Gr 8 got a silver medal after winning three and one loss.

Chayla Fowler Gr 9 was undefeated and took home a gold medal.

In the senior division Kayia Conniff Gr 12 and Sarah Ebert Gr 12 both came fourth with three wins and two looses each. Jesse Raymond Gr 11 won

four and lost one taking home a silver in his division that had 24 guys.

Jennor Nohr was in a division with thirty people (90k) and won five matches leaving with a gold medal.

“I’m very proud of the results. Clearly their hard work is paying off and this will give them some much due confidence going into the next tournament,” Travis Himmilright said,

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Valentines Day is around the corner and lovers are finding the most unique and creative ways to say I love you.

Fort Fraser girls Rebecka Ens 19, and Amber Ens 17, feel what better way to express your love than with a homemade card.

“They are so cute and fun to make,” Amber said with a humbling smile.

The two girls have continued their creative family tradition of making I-love-you greeting cards and have started selling them at the Rosebowl and Department store in Vanderhoof. They come in many styles - thank you, get well and happy Valentines Day to name a few. Some of them have jewels while others are raised, layered or stamped making each card unique but, all of them made with love.

“All the money we make will probably go back into the cards to get more supplies to be able to [share more of our creations],” Rebecka said.

The two entrepreneurs started selling their homemade works-of-art so others could share in their inspiration. They use a variety of supplies from Stampin’up and Michaels. “Our grandma [made homemade cards] so we buy supplies but also got some handed down to us,” Rebecka said.

The two started making cards when they where young but only started selling them last year. This will be the first valentines their crafty pieces will be up for grabs and at $4 a card, they are quite affordable, Rebecka said.

E-cigarettes...just for fun?

When manufacturers state that e-cigarettes are completely recreational and not be subjected to FDA regulation despite findings of their negative consequences to health you have to wonder, what am I using, what are others using, and you need to recognize how easy it is for youth and adults to get hooked on this hype.

What hype?

Aside from packaging these new technologically suave ‘fake’ cigarettes, and promoting them as a safe and fun recreational activity that’s harmless when in fact that’s not the case. Hiding ingredients or refusing to list all of them is not good practice.

But wait. It gets better...

What type of industry do you think… would have flavours for nicotine products such as: Apple, cherry, vanilla, chocolate, bubblegum, watermelon… does it sound to you like they are targeting adults? I grew up at a time when cigarettes would be given out as free samples, and lived through the whistle blowing facts of cigarettes being filled with higher levels of nicotine so people are more easily addicted. If you overlook the history of this industry, focus on the present facts, and what they are trying to do by hiding ingredients, marketing to youth, looking for loopholes. Ultimately it is your decision.

I read a disturbing thought once “once you have a person hooked on your product, they will be your customer for life, no matter how short that life is” and it bothered me to know these are generally accepted business models. So smoke that chocolate flavoured e-cigarette thinking it’s a healthy alternative.. and you might just get hooped.

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Local boy loves to love Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Diego Johnson, 8, of Fort St. James is not your typical eight year old boy. He plays hockey, loves ski doing, rides his bike everywhere, but for whatever reason, he also likes to hangout at the seniors home with me, Anna Prestmo said, aka grandma Anna who works at Riverside Place in Vanderhoof.

“He straps on the apron and helps set the tables, serves food, and sits for lunch with the seniors. He also helps to get them from their rooms, especially the ones with wheelchairs, he likes to push them in their chairs,” Ms. Prestmo said.

Diego likes to have lunch with the seniors at Riverside Place and even picks a different table to sit at each time in order to chat up all the residents.

He also makes home visits, something the seniors can’t get enough of.

One day Diego went to get Mary Brandes for lunch from her room when she used to live at Riverside Place. Ms. Prestmo went to check on him to make sure he went to the right room and overheard Mary ask Diego how her hair looked and if he wouldn’t mind combing it for her.

“And here he was combing her hair. It’s something so nice to see, a young kid do that for an older lady,” Ms. Prestmo said. “I thought hockey players had a rough-and-tough persona but he just has such a sweet side.”

Diego is seemingly just like every other eightyear-old boy except for his fondness of old folks.

He remembers things about them and asks them if their feeling better when he knows the time before they were feeling ill. He doesn’t even mind when they reach out to hug him, Ms. Prestmo said.

“I enjoy going to visit the seniors because it’s fun playing with them. I like to talk with them, ask them questions, go to their rooms and just keep them company,” Diego said, who even has nick names for some of the residents. For example, Bob Ray is a.k.a Bob Jr, Bob Stapleton is a.k.a Bob S and Rose is a.k.a Rosy.

“When I was laid up in the wheelchair he wheeled me up and down the hallway. I gave him a couple dollars but he didn’t want to take it,” Bob Ray said. “He’s come visit me at least two or three

Photos submitted

HOCKEY HELPER: Diego Johnson 8, is shown serving food at Riverside Place. On the right he is shown with the trophy for the Sharper Edge Tournament in Prince George last spring, his team won first place. times since then.”

Manojlo (Mike) Diego knows most of the other seniors by name Manojlovic and for his birthday they all signed a card for him, January 27, 1930 ~ which made him ecstatic, Luisa Johnson said, DiJanuary 27, 2015 ego’s mother.

“Diego really is your typical boy, very happy Manojlo (Nechako Mike) Manojlovic passed away peacefully in the presence of and active. He loves sports and playing outside. his loving family at Kelowna General HosBut on the other hand he can be very caring and pital January 27, 2015. Manojlo is survived compassionate and affectionate. It’s sometimes by his wife of 45 years Ljiljana, his children Stan, Violeta (Michael), Michael (Julie), his hard to see that side of him because he’s such a treasured grandchildren, Olivia, Marcus, go getter and wants to score, but he loves to go Emily, Lucas, his sister Jovanka, and his down to the seniors home and actually asks to go extended family consisting of his nieces, Ruza (Vladan), Nada (Nikola), his grandthere. When he talks about it he doesn’t act like nephew and nieces, he’s going to help or volunteer, he thinks of it as Vido (Melissa), Mira, Tina (Kim), Stana he’s going to visit his friends,” Ms. Johnson said.

(James), Uros and their children Noah, Kamryn and Kendall.

Diego’s great grandmother Paula Walsh lives at the home but now Diego’s visits aren’t just Mike immigrated from former Yugoslavia as a young man and came to Canada for her. His charismatic and caring personality is in 1961. Determined to make a success well-known at the home and has made a lasting of himself and to leave a legacy for his impression on many of the seniors. family, he initially landed in Vancouver and shortly after moved to the central interior “It’s different having a young person come help to pursue better opportunities. Once in PG, after a number of years, he formed a out,” Gordon Barkema said, live-in resident. “He partnership with Lloyd Larsen Sr. as owners of PG Studs. does a great job.”

In 1971 Mike and Lloyd settled in Vanderhoof, and together with Bob Stewart and Ivan Andersen purchased Nechako Lumber Co. Ltd. In 1972, the four families along with Torall and Gene Scott, designed and built a modern and efficient small log studmill, L&M Lumber Ltd. to supply rough lumber to Nechako Lumber Co. Ltd. The two companies grew steadily and became known throughout the forest industry for producing the highest quality studs.

Always a tireless proponent of innovation, in 1988, Mike and the shareholders began planning to form a third company, Premium Pellet Ltd, for the purpose of utilizing wood waste produced by Nechako and L&M Lumber. This project also led to the creation of a fourth company, Nechako Green Energy Ltd., which was the first of its kind in North America and won the 2014 Power Smart Award for Outstanding Energy Efficiency. Mike retired in 2010.

Nechako Mike lived a full life and always remarked that he did pretty well for someone (from the old country) with just a fourth grade education. He was a fearless and driven individual, a true pioneer of his age. He was the first in many great innovations to improve lumber manufacturing and was often imitated but never duplicated.

A celebration of life for Manojlo will be held February 14th, 2015 at 3:00pm in the NVSS gymnasium in Vanderhoof. Afterward there will be an informal dinner/drinks celebration party in the gymnasium with a shuttle service and designated drivers available.

Photos submitted

NOTE: Sent in by Valena Vuohijoki, is a note written by her 8-year-old daughter Iris Vuohijoki.

Shown in the picture is Valena and Iris.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to St. John’s Hospital in Vanderhoof.

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LITTLE DANCERS: Miss Maranelle’s Dance Club fall recital took place at McLeod Elementary Jan. 29. This is a picture of the 3-4 year olds dancing to ‘New York’.

Dancer darlings delight crowd at McLeod Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Dancing brings joy to those who give in to the music, but even more joy to parents watching their little ones.

The crowd roared with excitement at McLeod Elementary Jan. 29 as kids aged 3-14 performed for parents during Miss.

Maranelle’s dance club fall recital.

The senior jazz group 8-14 did Footloose, an upbeat swinger that grabbed everyone’s attention with high kicks and posesHaper Abbott, Andrea McLain, Hadlee Wiebe, Larissa Hassman, Alexandra Hutchinson, Ann Watny, Emily Manojlovic, Olivia Manojlovic, Meghan Goodwin and Payton Mueller.

The Wednesday 3-4 year olds danced to “New York” with red sequinced attire and black feather boas. Their glowing determination and free spirits had everyone in the room pink from undeniable cuteness. - Payton Hanson, Kiara Wiebe, Alexandria Chase Kerra Wylie, Damien Hutchinson, Madeline Work, Emaly Pfeifer, Kavita Dhillion and Maci Kadonaga.

The senior Hip Hop group (8-14) danced to BOSS with sass and attitude giving an outstanding performance showcasing hard work and determination. - Maria Jex, Alexandra Jex, Cadence Raymond, Jaylen Pedersen, Larissa Hassman, Harpe Abbot, Payton Mueller, Andrea Mclain, Alexandra Hutchinson, Emily Manojlovic, Olivia Manojlovic and Meghan Goodwin.

The Tuesday group (3-4) did “Shake Your Tail Feathers” which everyone can agree was a ten on the cuteness meter having the costumes emphasize how cute the performers were. - Shelby Olfert, Alley Bueckert, Laili McKee, Brandon Davidson and Taylor Davidson.

Senior Hip Hop Class 8-14 danced to Chains, a very dramatic and strong performance. - Maria

Jex, Alexandra Jex, Cadence Raymond, Jaylen Pedersen, Larissa Hassman, Harpe Abbot, Payton Mueller, Andrea Mclain, Alexandra Hutchinson, Emily Manojlovic, Olivia Manojlovic and Meghan Goodwin.

The junior jazz group (5-7) danced to “Born To Be Wild”. “They danced so well that they didn’t even need my help during the performance,” said Maranelle. - Haidyn Gerz, Charity Schumann, Kristin Freeman, Linnea Chapman, Chyler Knackstedt, Karli Bremner and Haylee Chaisson.

The senior jazz group (8-14) danced to “Dance With Me” - Harper Abbott, Andrea McLain, Hadlee Wiebe, Larissa Hassman, Alexandra Hutchinson, Ann Watny, Emily Manojlovic, Olivia Manojlovic, Meghan Goodwin and Payton Mueller.

A finale done by all dancers ended the recital with “Shake It Off”, which finished the night with some good hardy laughter from the girls and the crowd.

“This has always been a dream of mine to teach dance class I never thought I would ever create my own company,” Maranelle Fawcett said, owner and teacher of Miss Maranelle’s Dance. “I started dance classes when I was nine years old. When I moved to Vanderhoof in Gr 9 I was very disappointed there were no dance classes so, in my last year of high school, I started my own class after school. With the support of family and friends it has become more than just a dream come true. Now I have been teaching for three years and Miss Maranelle’s Dance continues to grow every session. This Fall Session we had a total of 40 kids and after four months of learning, patients, and practice we had a very successful recital. With the help of parents, the girls and boys were excited to preform on stage. Thank you everyone for your support.”

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

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

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

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!

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THE 6th annual WCOWMABC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza (36035 North Parallel Road) on February 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Abbotsford. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities & door prizes. The trade show is held on Feb 13 only (complimentary admission).

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Operations Manager The Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation has been recently established with the intent of creating opportunities for the members of the Community of Fort Babine to actively participate in and benefit from economic and investment activities in their traditional territory.

Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation is looking for a creative Operations Manager to manage our day-to-day operations as well as to seek out and develop any economic opportunities within the territory that would benefit Tzah Tez Tlee, local contractors, residents of Fort Babine and members of the Lake Babine Nation.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter that provides an outline of the creative approach you would bring to this position, references and basic details of how you propose to further this exciting opportunity.

This is currently an “as and when required� contract employment opportunity with a two year term. But with significant timber volume about to be tenured as well as potential major projects possible within the territory, along with other opportunities, this could develop into a full time position in the near future as a result of your efforts. Preference will be given to residents of Northern BC. Application packages can be mailed to:

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Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation

Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation P.O. Box 2663, Smithers BC, V0J 2N0 Or emailed to tzahteztlee@gmail.com (specific questions regarding this opportunity can be sent to this email address) The application deadline is February 28, 2015.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 18,,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

MILL MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER

Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our multi-disciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Mill Maintenance &oordinator the indiYidual Ĺľlling this position Zill be a key team member in developing, managing and controlling all aspects of planning and scheduling maintenance activities in an 18,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. 'uties Zill include Ĺ˜ Promoting and maintaining a safe Zorking environment through compliance Zith Huckleberry Mines Health and Safety programs and the %& Mines $ct Ĺ˜ (nsuring planned and scheduled maintenance activities are aligned Zith the annual budget and operational needs Ĺ˜ Maintaining a short range plan months and long range plan annual

Ĺ˜ :ork Zith the maintenance team to develop job scopes Ĺ˜ :ork Zith the Purchasing group to reTuest, source and obtain parts, tooling and specialized resources Ĺ˜ Scheduling Zork orders based on priority and resource availability Ĺ˜ 7racking and reporting .ey Performance ,ndicators 7he successful candidate Zill possess a minimum of a journeymanĹ‘s TualiĹľcation or a related technical diploma or engineering degree preferred.

7he candidate Zill have e[cellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to establish and meet deadlines, be a team player and Zork Zell in a fast paced environment. &ompetent computer skills Zith e[perience Zith Microsoft 2fĹľce, &MMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs are reTuired.

7his position Zorks a Monday to 7hursday, [ schedule days in, days out .

Huckleberry Mines is located appro[imately tZo hours driving time from Houston, %ritish &olumbia. (mployees live in a camp environment on their days of Zork.

7ransportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and Zhile at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic %ulkley 9alley on 7rans&anada HighZay 1 , an e[cellent area to raise a family and has e[ceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full ranJe of beneĹľts includinJ medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

4ualiĹľed candidates can submit their resumes in conĹľdence to Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

SITE ADMINISTRATOR — RIVERSIDE PLACE SENIORS COMPLEX (1 year Temporary Position) The Site Administrator oversees the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Riverside Place Seniors Housing Complex performing duties such as ensuring adherence to residence policies and procedures, supervising staff and ensuring residence safety and maintenance. Performs administrative functions related to property management and landlord/tenant relations such as completing annual rent reviews and subsidy application forms, rent collection, security deposits, petty cash, bookkeeping functions, banking, and related record keeping. Riverside Place has 32 rental units which consists of both Assisted Living and Supportive Housing units for seniors and persons with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • • • • • • • • •

Diploma or degree in Community Social Service, or Health Care Administration.

Training and Experience Certificate in First Aid and CPR Building Manager (Residential) Certificate Recent, related experience of two years Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work Must demonstrate an understanding of theory, principles and practices in the field Must possess basic computer skills

SALARY: Competitive wages and benefits offered HOURS OF WORK: 25 Hours per week (1 year contract) CLOSING DATE: February 13, 2015 START DATE: As soon as possible This position is open to female and male applicants. Please apply for this job only in the manner specified failure to do so may result in your application not being considered for the position.

Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job posting # 2015 – 006 EMAIL: tarnold@nvcss.ca FAX: 250-567-3939 MAIL: Tyrell Arnold, Executive Director Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC VOJ 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

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CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND SHORT LOGGERS for the Houston and Burns Lake area.

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SituaƟon The YMCA of Northern BC serves 20,000 people of all abiliƟes, backgrounds, and stages of life in Prince George, Vanderhoof and Northern BriƟsh Columbia. We are a growing, mulƟ-service associaƟon that oīers health, Įtness, and recreaƟon, licensed childcare, rehabilitaƟon services, community support services, and summer camp. The YMCA oīers the opportunity to join a strong and exuberant team in a workplace that embraces respect, honesty, caring, and responsibility.

Purpose and ObjecƟve ReporƟng to the Coordinator of RecreaƟon Services, this posiƟon will assist in the delivery of Fitness Services speciĮcally focused on the seniors populaƟon, including but not limited to, ensuring a “5-Star Experience”, a safe Įtness environment, and being an integral part of a team to contribute to achieving the department’s goals and objecƟves. To work alongside the various departments, and help provide opƟmal Įtness classes and training; ensuring that the organizaƟon operates in a safe, eĸcient and eīecƟve manner.

QualiĮcaƟons 1. YMCA Individual CondiƟoning Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer or equivalent cerƟĮcaƟons.

2. University degree or post secondary educaƟon in Physical EducaƟon; Kinesiology, Human KineƟcs is considered an asset.

3. First Aid and CPR cerƟĮcaƟon 4. Excellent verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills 5. Experience delivering Įtness programs in a group seƫng is considered an asset.

6. Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

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Knowledge, Skills and AbiliƟes ± Proven excellent wriƩen and verbal communicaƟon skills ± Demonstrated ability to work eīecƟvely, both independently and as part of a team ± Ability to establish and maintain professional working relaƟonships with members and program parƟcipants ± Commitment to customer service HOW TO APPLY; Please submit your cover leƩer and resume to KrisƟn Webster at krisƟn.webster@nbcy.org or by mail to: YMCA of Northern BriƟsh Columbia – Vanderhoof PO Box 1996 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 The YMCA of Northern BC thanks everyone for their applicaƟons. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Stephen Burkholder at stephen@tahtsa.ca Phone: 250-692-0187

“We’re having a baby!”

January 21, 2015 Seniors Fitness Leader - Vanderhoof Part-Ɵme - 4 hours per week $12.75 – $16.93 per hour depending on qualiĮcaƟons Open unƟl Įlled

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Transportation

Trucks & Vans 2010 CHEV Silverado 85,700 Kms, 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6 speed automatic, tow package - brake controller, A/C, power windows/locks, Tonneau package, security system/Onstar, extending heated mirrors, all vinyl floor - no carpet. Asking $27,000 OBO (250) 691-1641

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Shared Accommodation SHARED ACCOMMODATION available for a mature reliable adult. Must be employed with references. Camp worker preferred. No kids/No parties.

In town limits (Vanderhoof) Apply to Box C in care of Omineca Express or call 250-567-9258.

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANIE MAE HORNER, Deaceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 27th day of March, 2015 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

Personal Representative, by: BRADLEY SMITH, Solicitor

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BRAVE HOLDING LTD. FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN FOR SALVAGE NON-REPLACEABLE FOREST LICENSE A78072 In accordance with Section 20 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, the Forest Stewardship plan for SNRFL A78072 (located in the Fort St. James Forest District) will be available for public review and comment from February 11 up to and including April 13-2015 during regular business hours (0800 to 4:00) at the following location: Avison Management Services Ltd. 220 East Stewart Street Box 774 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Please make arrangements for viewing by calling 250-567-2111.

If written comments or questions are to be considered please ensure they arrive at the above address on or before April 13-2015.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF NOTICE OF SITTING FRONTAGE COURT OF REVISION The Court of Revision shall sit at the time and place shown below for the purpose of reviewing the water frontage tax and the sewer frontage tax rolls and any appeals received against the levy so charged.

THE FRONTAGE COURT OF REVISION SHALL BE HELD AT 5:00 PM FEBRUARY 23, 2015 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 160 CONNAUGHT STREET, VANDERHOOF, BC A complaint will not be heard unless written notice pursuant to Section 205 of the Community Charter is received by the Collector at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of the first sitting of the court. The Frontage Tax Assessment Rolls will be available for viewing for fourteen (14) days prior to the sitting of the Court. The District of Vanderhoof office hours are 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

J.D. Ukryn, CGA Collector

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, tackle a problem that’s been puzzling you headon this week. A direct approach may just provide you the unique perspective you need to crack this nut.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, state your case carefully when you attempt to get your point across at work. Others will appreciate your thoughtful approach and respond positively.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, revisit your career goals this week. Even if your goals seem ever-changing, it can be productive to reexamine them from time to time.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Various responsibilities require your full attention this week, Cancer. Don’t be afraid to accept some help so you can get everything done on time.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Keep things simple this week, Pisces. You will have a lot on your plate in the days ahead, but it’s nothing you can’t handle.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are invested in reaching a goal, and those around you are inspired by your gusto. Make the most of your energy and help others harness theirs if given the chance.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A disagreement at work has you unsure about what side to support, Libra. Stay neutral for the time being until you can get a better grasp of the situation.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, focus on issues at work this week. Channel your energy into productivity at the ofÀce, and know that there will be time to daydream down the road.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Fashion dandy 4. Cycles per second 7. Strikebreaker 11. Aquatic reptile (informal) 13. Express pleasure 14. Swiss river 15. Contains cerium 17. Ribonucleic acid 18. On top 19. Taxis 21. Banking machine 22. Small salamander 23. Voltage 25. Pointed summit 27. DWTS host 33. In a way, smoked 34. Peat moss source 35. W. African nation Sierra ___ 36. Cocoa plum tree 41. Holiday (informal) 44. Venezuelan capital 46. DWTS hostess 48. Hideouts 50. Actress Lupino 51. The content of cognition 53. Point one point N of due E 55. Plunder a town 59. No. Albanian dialect 60. No (Scottish) 61. Blatted 64. X2 = a PaciÀc tourist commune 65. AKA option key

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, look forward to the weeks ahead, as some good news is on the horizon. Allow others around you to share in the good times ahead.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are up to your ears in work and you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel just yet. Rest assured that it’s there, but it could take a few more days in the trenches.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you work best when you have a plan in place.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may feel strong winds of change blowing in your direction, Sagittarius, and you do not know what is in store for you. Sometimes it can be exciting to be surprised.

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