Vanderhoof Omineca Express, November 11, 2015

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Making Vanderhoof X-country history Simon Nemethy, one of Nechako Valley Secondary’s 16 runners participating in the provincial cross-country championships last weekend on Vancouver’s Jericho Beach, powered through rain and puddles to finish third in B.C. SUBMITTED photo

Results Jr. Boys: 5.0 km Simon Nemethy, bronze, 18:04 Elliot Tone, 122nd, 21:51 Alex Bruma, 162nd, 22:53

Logan Sewell, 173rd, 23:25 Jackson Hassman, 174th, 23:32 Team places 16th with 248 points Jr Girls: 4.6 km Georgia Verduzco, 93rd, 21:24 Hayley Stephen, 111th, 21:36t

Submitted by Brian Nemethy NVSS cross-country coach On Saturday, Nov. 7, Simon Nemethy, a Gr.9 student of Nechako Valley Secondary’s cross-country team, won the bronze medal at the High School Provincial Cross-Country Junior Championships at Jericho Beach in Vancouver.

With 210 runners at the start line, the heavy rain came down in buckets during the morning period, turning the grass trails into a mud bath with pools of water over ankle-deep.

Wearing spikes with 9 mm pins, Nemethy ran the muddy 5-kilometre distance and crossed the finish line in a time of 18 minutes and 4 seconds.

First and second place went to Gr.10 students Jaxon Mackie of Earl Marriott Secondary at 17 minutes and 40 seconds, and Kalum Delaney of Reynolds Secondary at 17 minutes and 41 seconds respectively.

This is the first time that any NVSS runner has placed in the top three at a provincial cross–country championship.

The junior boys team that Simon ran on placed 16th overall out of 23 teams.

The junior girls team placed 15th overall with 25 teams at the start line. Our top junior girl was Gr.10 student Georgia Verduzco, who placed 93rd overall at 21 minutes 24 seconds in the 4.6 km event out of 200 girls.

In the senior girls’ race, 4.6 km, our top girl was Kaitlyn Verduzco who placed 98th overall in a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds. This was Kaitlyn’s fifth and final opportunity running at the Provincial Championship. 218 females competed in this event.

In the senior boys 6.9km race, our top male, Charlie Borek placed 68th overall in a time of 27 minutes and 28 seconds. 239 competitors took part in this event.

Coaches Wanda and Brian Nemethy took 16 qualified runners to the Provincial championships this year.

Camille Ouellet, 114th, 21:43 Nicole McBride, 150th, 22:51 Isabelle Turgeon, 175th, 24:01 Team places 15th with 260 points Sr. Boys: 6.9 km Charlie Borek, 68th, 27:28

Matthew Ebert, 135th, 29:32 Jacob Hascarl, 218th, 34:20 Sr. Girls 4.6 km Kaitlyn Verduzco, 98th, 21:37 Taryn Stephen, 182nd, 24:12 Angela Kulchar, 183th, 24:13

Bruce Ray (right) participated in WWI with his brother Duane (left). Their father Lloyd (centre) was part of the Second World War. SUBMITTED photo

Remembering a young man’s journey abroad Compiled by Vivian Chui Omineca Express Born in 1922 in Fraser Lake and died in 1945 in Emmerich, Germany, Private Bruce Byron Ray ran into old schoolmate Steve Kolida when they became stationed in the same company. Kolida provided first-hand insight to Ray’s death.

From a telephone conversation with Steve Kolida by Sid Sandback, nephew of Bruce Ray Steve first met Bruce while attending school in Fraser Lake when they were younger. After three or four months, Steve moved back to McBride, BC where he resides today.

The next time he ran into Bruce was about January or February of 1945, they were stationed in the same company. Steve remembers seeing Bruce and he recognized him right away even though Bruce was sporting a very large handlebar moustache. Steve approached him but Bruce didn’t remember him at first until he told him his name.

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Family war effort from Fraser Lake to Europe Sid Sandback, nephew of Bruce Ray, visited his uncle’s final resting place at the Groesbeek Canadian War Memorial in the Netherlands (below)

Bruce Ray (bottom right) took part in the Second World War along with his brother Duane (bottom centre) and his sisters Viola (top centre) and Bernice (top right).

An avid athlete at home, Ray’s father Lloyd (left) participated in the First World War and at one point, had run messages between troops.

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REMEMBER, continued from page 1 Steve remembers in February they were holed up in the Reishwald Forest “dug in like gophers” waiting to cross the Rhine. The Germans were bombing every night. “Got the shit beat out of us.”

In March “After we crossed the Rhine, the Germans fought even harder.” Steve and Bruce were helping to clean the town of Emmerich. “Germans on one side of the street and us on the other that’s how close they were.”

The Canadians were instrumental in ‘cleaning’ the towns of Europe.

They perfected the art of ‘mouse holes’ where they would set charges against a wall and blow a hole through the wall and then swarm inside. After ‘cleaning’ the house, they would set charges

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against the next wall and so on. The houses of Europe were built very close together and this allowed them to move from house to house without venturing onto the street.

Steve remembers Bruce was hit by shrapnel that took off a large part of his hip. When they were carrying him out on the stretcher, one of the stretcher bearers was hit and killed. Steve was also hit by a small piece of shrapnel in his head which was treated in hospital later.

After his release from hospital, Steve returned to his company which later moved into The Netherlands.

Steve recalled their commanding officer was a Major Mitchell.

See Bruce’s last letter home on page 3

My wife and I traveled there a couple years ago and we found his resting place and took some pictures. We have quite a story of meeting the people of The Netherlands who were at the memorial the day we visited.

There was a very large bus of school children pulling in just as we arrived and the cemetery came alive with the sounds of children playing and laughing. It took our breath away. We talked with a mom who was there with her son. She could speak English and so we spent some time just chatting.

To this day, the people of The Netherlands celebrate the Canadians who helped liberate them from the German war machine and the school children are all taught the history of what the Canadians did for them. They regularly visit the war memorials in their country and they are taught that when they set foot there, they are standing in Canada.

Each memorial is kept immaculate with grass neatly trimmed and brass accents polished to a shine. Grave stones are replaced when they get too weathered and illegible. The granite stone is always cleaned and bright.

She asked who we were there to see and then wanted to see Bruce’s grave. Her son, who was ten or eleven, could not speak English, but I could see the understanding in his face. I had a small lapel pin of a Canadian flag that I had for travelling in Europe.

I removed it and gave it to the little boy who thought he just won a million bucks. Unfortunately, I only had one, otherwise I would have given one to all the children who were there.

To have the kids there, playing, laughing and running around, brought a tear to my eye as I knew that all the soldiers buried there were enjoying their company. I had never been more proud to be a Canadian than that day, at that moment.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of November and December 2015 will be held as follows: November 16, 2015 School Board OͿce, Vanderhoof, BC December 14, 2015 School Board OͿce, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

Rosemary Elizabeth Brown July 25, 1922 ~ Nov. 2, 2015 Rosemary Elizabeth Brown passed away peacefully at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel on November 2, 2015.

She was born in Salmon Arm and went to secretarial school in Victoria. Moving to Fort Saint John to take a mobile Librarian position she met and married Russ and together they had two daughters Margaret and Janet. The family moved to New Zealand for a year but came back to Dawson Creek where she worked for social welfare. Adventuring back to New Zealand for five years was their first retirement. Upon returning settled in Vanderhoof where she spent the next twenty years volunteering for cancer society and at the library.

In 2007 Rosemary and Russ moved to Maeford Place Assisted Living in Quesnel.

Rosemary is predeceased by her loving husband Russ Brown; sister Myrtle; and brother Brian.

She leaves behind daughters Margaret (Harvey) Fenton, Janet Brown; grandsons Wade (Dani), Curtis (Jody); great grandchildren Cassidy, Haleigh, Tyler, Avery and Emma; sister-in-law Joyce Thomson.

The family would like to thank Maeford Place for their loving care.

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Workshop on youth exploitation On Nov. 12, Nechako Valley Secondary’s Parent Advisory Committee will host a prevention-based workshop on youth exploitation at the school’s Integris Community Theatre from 6 to 9 p.m, as part of the committee’s Youth Exploitiation Safety program.

Designed for mature audiences, the workshop called “It Can Happen to Anyone” is facilitated by Children of the Street Society — an organization dedicated to preventing child and youth sexual exploitation and human trafficking — and includes an overview of the issue in B.C., case studies and trends, online exploitation, as well as legal issues surrounding sexual exploitation and family support.

B.C.-wide warrant

As of Nov. 2, Christopher Robert Giroux has two outstanding warrants from an incident that occurred in Fort St John this year on Sept. 25.

Giroux, 45, is a white male who’s 180cm (5’11) tall and weighs100 kgs (221 lbs), with dark hair and blue eyes. It is believed that he is employed as a truck driver and his last known address is in Dawson Creek, BC. Those with information of Giroux’s whereabouts or have seen him can contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8140.

Should you see him, do not approach but call 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, your information can be provided to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at Crimstoppers.ca

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Poppies for the Legion from the Air Cadets

Police Update Peaceful Halloween includes running pigs From Oct. 31 evening through the early hours of Nov.1, the RCMP responded to 21 calls — out of 83 in total during the week — with no damage or other serious incidents reported.

Files included several reports of fights, parties, mischief complaints where kids’ talk of causing damage led to no action, as well as four pigs seen running along Highway 16 by the weigh scales at the junction of Highway 27.

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Air Cadets from the 899 Vanderhoof Squadron, sold poppies on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion at the Vanderhoof Co-Op Mall this past weekend.

From left: Corporal Eric Reine, Corporal Joe MacKinnon, and Cadet Zack Bennett.

From the trenches: last letter home FAMILY WAR EFFORT, continued from page 2 K62848. Pte. Ray B.B. #1 Can. Scott Regt.“B” Coy. Canadian Army, Overseas Jan 10, 1945 Dear Mom & Dad, Just got a letter tonight that was wrote on the sixth of Aug. I don’t remember whether I told you I got the parcel that you sent or not. I received it OK and in good condition.

Well at present I am in a slit trench with three other fellows. Two of us sleep at each end with our feet pointing toward the center. There is about four foot space in the middle in which we have a stove made out of an old carbage can. So we are pretty comfortable. We can stand up in that four foot square anyhow. We have about six or seven in. of snow but its not too cold.

I had a letter from Yvonne and she said that they had sent me a parcel but it was on the ship that got burned and was returned to them in an awful mess. She is back in Toronto going to school.

Bernice shouldn’t be very far from there and I’ll bet she’d certainly enjoy herself if she looked them up. Bob rented the café out and bought a house

so she won’t be able to help herself to the milk shakes.

I got three parcels at Christmas. One from Howard, Glen and Lilly and another from Hazel.

I wrote to them except Hazel and I haven’t had the writing paper so couldn’t write her. If you can send over some paper and envelopes. Not to many at a time because it is hard to pack them. Most of the envelopes stick together from the dampness.

One of the boys was down in a little town that the people have all left and came across a slaughter house. There was a horses head lying on the floor with a lot of horse’s legs in the corner so I guess the people had meat for a few days.

Some of us went down to Herman Goring’s Aunts estate and looked the house over. What a joint boy if I just had three or four rooms like any one of the many that were in that house I’d be set for life. When one looks at all the furniture that has been destroyed in this war and what a lot of people have to do without he begins to question the sanity of the people.

It takes me about two hours to write one letter and I have about twelve to write so it don’t look like I’ll sleep much for the next twenty four hours.

Write and give me all the talk on whats up back home.

Lots of love. Bruce.

Canadian war effort marked in Ukraine The first Ukrainian-Canadian historical marker recalling Canada’s first national internment operations of 1914-1920 unveiled at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Oct.28.

Attended by His Beatitude, Sviatoslav, Patriarch of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the event was organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation with the assistance of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund.

“We are very pleased to have the people of Ukraine join us in remembering this episode in Ukrainian Canadian history, when thousands of Ukrainians and other Europeans were needlessly

imprisoned, forced to do heavy labour for the profit of the jailers, disenfranchised, and subjected to other state censures, not because of any wrong they had done but only because of where they had come from, who they were,” said Andrew Harasymiw, chairman of UCCLF. “When His Beatitude visited Canada a few years ago, he paid a special visit to the internment campsites in Banff National Park, demonstrating his personal interest in hallowing the memory of all of the internees.”

He added, “With his co-operation we are now unveiling a marker in Ukraine’s capital city, recalling what was once an almost forgotten story both in Canada and in Ukraine.”

Service scam alert A man moving to Vanderhoof never met the crew who promised to help his move, after paying an initial percentage of the negotiated compensation — according to his report to the RCMP on Nov. 1.

The no-show crew, which remained unknown, had advertised their offer of moving assistance on an online classified advertising platform.

To avoid fraud, Vanderhoof’s RCMP reminds those who access services online to first verify the company’s credibility — by methods such as checking website sources and company reviews — to ensure that they deal with a reputable company.

- with files from Sgt. Svend Nielsen, Vanderhoof RCMP

Fire Update On Nov. 2 at 6:47 a.m., Vanderhoof Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 367 Connaught St. Though residents were on site, there were no injuries and as of press time on Nov. 9, fire is still under investigation.

Twenty-two members and three units had held the fire to one room and were on scene for three hours.

- with files from fire Chief Ian Leslie, Vanderhoof Fire Rescue.

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Liberal majority a mixed bag for small business Laura Jones Executive Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business What does this month’s election result mean for small business?

Like with most new governments, it’s a mixed bag — there is the good, the bad, and the worrying.

Let’s start with the good. Prime Minister-to-be Justin Trudeau has committed to reduce the small business tax rate from its current 11 per cent to nine per cent by 2019. This is unequivocal good news for business owners who consistently cite tax loads as among their biggest challenges. A reduction in taxes will allow for additional investment in new equipment and employee training.

More good news on the tax side comes in the form of a commitment to reduce Employment Insurance contributions in 2017 from an expected $1.88 for employees and $2.63 for employers to an estimated $1.65 and $2.31.

With respect to labour shortages, there are several commitments that small business owners will like, including providing an EI premium holiday for hiring youth — a nice incentive to hire young people and invest in their training. Specifically, the new government has committed to waiving EI contributions for 12 months for any employer who hires someone between the ages of 18 and 24 for a full-time position in 2016, 2017 or 2018. The Chretien Liberals had a similar program in the 1990s that was very popular with small business at the time as it helped offset some of the training costs for new hires.

The idea of developing more pathways toward citizenship for the Temporary Foreign Workers who want to make Canada their home will, if done well, provide some relief to businesses who are finding it extremely challenging to find employees.

The least popular idea for small business relates to increasing mandatory Canada Pension Plan taxes. The Liberals have publicly committed “to gradually phase in an expansion of the core CPP.” The small business objection, shared by the general public in at least one poll, is that a mandatory CPP increase is not the best way to help Canadians save for retirement. In fact, to pay the additional mandatory taxes, many say they will have to reduce contributions to voluntary plans like RRSPs or other forms of retirement savings such as paying down a mortgage. A CPP hike could mean hundreds or thousands of extra dollars in taxes paid each year for each employee and employer. But the The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com

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federal government needs twothirds of the provinces representing two-thirds of the population to proceed with its CPP changes. Small business owners will strongly encourage B.C. Finance Minister de Jong to continue saying no to this idea.

The intention to run deficits is in the “worrying” category. Small businesses tend to be pretty pragmatic about the need for deficits on occasion, but are also very mindful of the

reality that, as Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall once quipped, “Deficits are like potato chips: It’s hard to eat just one.” Infrastructure spending is another potential worrying area.

There is no question that there are many worthy infrastructure projects, but if the federal government insists on matching dollars from other levels of government (a strong possibility), spending could balloon fast.

Before the election, many were predicting a minority government of

some description. Personally, I put a majority government in the “good” category. Minority governments tend to behave in constant electioneering mode, with far more attention to what makes good politics rather than what makes good policy. Majorities, in contrast, have clear lines of accountability. Whatever decisions are made going forward — good, bad, or worrying — the electorate knows exactly who to hold accountable four years from now.

Celebrating B.C.’s conservation officers - 110 years Mary Polak Minister of Environment VICTORIA - Every day, conservation officers around British Columbia are working hard to protect the environment and ensure public safety in challenging and often dangerous situations.

This year marks a very special milestone - the 110th anniversary of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

The inaugural Conservation Officer Day was proclaimed Nov. 4 in celebration of the anniversary. Eleven conservation officers from around British Columbia received awards in recognition of their bravery, dedication and service.

I am extremely proud of the hard work conservation officers throughout the province do every day, and I know it is not easy. This anniversary is a chance to recognize and honour the dedicated men and women who make up the Conservation Officer Service - who every day go above and beyond their duties.

The Conservation Officer Service has grown leaps and bounds since its humble beginnings in 1905, when they were known as game wardens and were mostly volunteers. Today, the service is celebrated as a leader in natural resource law enforcement and human-wildlife conflicts and response.

Conservation officers are the unsung heroes of our environment, tirelessly working to protect and preserve our natural resources, and fish and wildlife for future generations.

Yet their stories are seldom heard. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several conservation officers and hear some of their countless stories of why they love what they do. Many of the conservation officers

serving British Columbians got into the role because they are passionate about protecting our pristine wilderness and everything in it.

They speak of their love for the variety of the job, of meeting new people, taking in spectacular scenery and of helping to resolve conflicts with animals. They tell stories of relocating bears, of remote patrols in the backcountry, and of helping teach municipalities the importance of wildlife management.

Several conservation officers were inspired by stories from family or friends, including one who grew up around a campfire with his game warden father. Many others fell into the role through their love of the outdoors.

“I remember meeting my first conservation officer and knowing then, I would one day wear the uniform,” recalled a young woman who has been on the job for nearly five years. “We are the voice for wild things; wild things for which we love.”

The role of a conservation officer is a diverse and demanding one. There is no typical day. Often, the public isn’t aware of the many different tasks an officer takes on. An officer could relocate a bear, track down a poacher and give a wilderness safety talk to students all in the same shift.

I am proud of the conservation officers we have in our province, who are outside in the sun, rain, snow and sleet doing their best every day. I hold the B.C. Conservation Officer Service in the highest esteem, and know that British Columbians join me in our appreciation of the integrity and values for which they serve the public.

I urge you to take a moment to thank your local conservation officer the next time you see them out in your community.

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On Remembrance Day, we pause to reÁect on the courage, dedication and loyalty of our nation’s soldiers.

Throughout history, their hard work and sacriÀce have kept us safe and protected our freedom.

We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, and we salute them for their service.

To all of the brave men and women who have sacriÀced to put their country Àrst, we thank you.

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A REMEMBRANCE DAY THANK YOU to all those who have served our country.

We take this opportunity to say Thank You!

To all those who have served, we take this opportunity to say thank you for your sacrifice.

We can enjoy the benefits of freedom because of you!

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Thank you to the veterans and military personnel for their bravery and dedication to our country. On November 11th, I encourage you to take the time to honor our soldiers.

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On Remembrance Day Let us always remember the bravery and sacrifice of the many men and women who fought and died to preserve and ensure our freedom.

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Give pause on Remembrance Day Throughout history, millions of soldiers have marched into wars to protect the freedoms of their countries. Remembrance Day is a solemn time to commemorate those soldiers’ achievements and sacrifices, and to pay respects to soldiers who died in battle.

Since the end of World War I, memorials to remember those of the armed forces who fought in battle and perished in the line of duty have been dedicated on this day.

Armistice Day origins Remembrance Day was once known as Armistice Day because it marks the signing of the armistice that put an end to the hostilities of World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, guns fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The armistice agreement was signed in a French train carriage at 11 a.m.

What about the poppies?

One of the unifying symbols of Remembrance Day is the poppy that is worn to honor lost soldiers. The bold, red color of the flower has become an enduring symbol of those who died in order that others may be free.

The poppy became a symbol for a specific reason.

Some of the most concentrated and bloody fighting of World War I took place in Flanders, a region in western Belgium. As a result of the fighting, most signs of natural life had been obliterated from the region, leaving behind mud and not much else.

The only living thing to survive was the poppy flower, which bloomed with the coming of the warm weather the year after fighting in the region had ceased. Poppies grow in disturbed soil and can lie dormant in the ground without germinating. Without the war, they may have never come to the surface.

Men traditionally wear the poppy on the left side of the chest, where a military medal would be placed. Women wear it on the right side, because that is where a widow would wear her husband’s medals.

To all those who have served, we would like to say “Thank You” Through your efforts and sacrifice, freedom continues to ring throughout our land.

HONOURING OUR VETERANS Remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom they fought to preserve.

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Calling to mind a father’s memories of war The Great Depression had just finished scourging Canada when, at 21, Grenville Skelton joined the Canadian Army on July 11, 1940.

There was still mass unemployment at the time, and Grenville and his wife, Sadie, had recently married in Vancouver.

“My mother always said they only had two dollars and two street car tickets,” said Candice, one of Grenville’s four daughters.

“Everybody was looking for work back then.”

Just a year earlier, Canada had declared war on Germany and the federal government started spending massive sums of money to bolster its military.

As the Nazis were invading western Europe, Grenville, best known as “Skelly”, turned to the Royal Canadian Navy for a job in 1940.

For reasons unknown, Grenville’s application to the navy was denied.

Instead, he was assigned to the Irish Fusiliers, an infantry regiment based in Vancouver, as an army trooper and was soon deployed to continental Europe.

Grenville’s involvement with the Canadian Forces led him through France, England, the Netherlands and even Germany.

Italy, which entered World War Two in alliance with Germany, was particularly memorable for Grenville and he would write poems about his experiences there.

Sometimes Gren-

ville collected religious trinkets and sent them home to Sadie in Prince George, where she was earning money ironing soldiers’ shirts while raising two daughters.

Once, while in Holland, Grenville got a picture of a Dutch woman wearing clogs who was sitting on a rooftop, which he brought back to Canada as memorabilia.

“It used to drive my mom crazy, that picture,” said Candice.

Grenville spoke about the War sparingly and kiddingly,

perhaps to avoid reliving the grim realities of combat.

The only serious memory he ever shared with Candice and her sisters was of a tragic incident that occurred when Grenville and a good friend were advancing through enemy-held territory in two sepa-

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rate tanks.

The armored column was attacked and Grenville’s friend was killed when his tank exploded.

“That had shattered him a bit because it was his buddy,” said Candice.

After the war ended and Grenville was demobilized in 1945, he kept a ring engraved with the number 1921, the same year he was born.

Grenville always jokingly told his daughters that it came from the severed finger of a dead German soldier.

“Where that ring actually came from, we were never really told,” said Candice.

As was the case for many veterans who fought, transitioning back to civilian life in Canada was a challenge for Grenville.

Candice recalls her mother describ-

ing him as somewhat more stern and, at times, detached after so many years at war.

“He left a young boy and came back a hardened man,” Candice recalled her mother saying.

One episode in particular may have changed Grenville’s own perception of life here in Canada, where freedom is ubiquitous and tyranny is nonexistent.

In one of his poems, Grenville documented children scavenging for food in the trash at one of his military posts, a sight that perhaps influenced his decision not to allow Candice and her sisters to leave the dinner table until they finished eating their supper.

“He was probably thinking that we didn’t appreciate what we had,” Candice remembered.

“We didn’t have much in those days, but what we had, we had to utilize.”

Grenville died at the relatively early age of 59.

Although he smoked heavily, Candice believes

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derhoof branch, were because of her father, Grenville Skelton, a decorated soldier who received the 1939 to 1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France & Germany Star, the Defense Medal, a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal of 1939 to 1945.

“I feel very proud to say my dad fought in the Second World War and that he fought for our country,” said Candice.

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“Their bodies and minds go through so much,” said Candice.

Candice moved to Vanderhoof in 1969, and then to Mackenzie, B.C., in 1992.

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NEWS Upgrades to Fraser Lake’s airport included fencing, ditching, resealing of runway, an outhouse, as well as a location for a pilot’s log.

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Fraser Lake airport secured Vivian Chui Omineca Express Pilots looking to land in Fraser Lake’s airport may now have more encouragement to do so with its latest security, amenity, and record upgrades.

The Village of Fraser Lake hosted more than twenty people, including pilots and interested residents, at an open house event for its airport to showcase the latest upgrades on Nov. 5 afternoon.

Funded by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the project included a ditch and six-foot fence around the airport’s perimeter, the resealing of the 4000-foot paved runway, an outhouse, as well as as a secured kiosk for the pilot’s log, said Rod Holland, the village’s chief administrative officer.

The airport, with a runway that was paved in 1996, has existed since the 1980s, and the need for upgrades has emerged over the years as some used the space for activities such as racing and bonfires, Holland said.

“People have been using it for non-airport type of activities and it needed to be secured, so we have fenced and ditched,” he said. “Not only to control water but also to keep the ATVs out of it.”

Used in the past by both private pilots and industries — including five air tankers last summer,

the airport was previously little more than a paved runway with a broken gate, Holland added.

“We want to provide a facility that they feel safe to leave their aircraft unattended and also meet some of the basic needs like an outhouse, so they can use [the airport] more,” he said. “We want to increase use.”

Holland said the village office had received some complementary feedback from pilots who had used the upgraded space, including inquiries on the possibility of establishing a hangar.

“But that’s a pretty big step forward for us,” he said. “If private pilots want to establish, we can certainly talk about leasing space.”

At the event, while some residents noted that no aircraft was onsite, others expressed concern of access to the now-locked facility — a pilot had first learned of the new upgrades when he found himself and his plane in a fenced space upon landing.

For Fraser Lake resident Chris Sutherland, the open house event was the first time he had heard of the airport’s existence, though in the past he had passed through the area many times — his brothers had hunted around the property, he said.

“It’s neat,” Sutherland said. “If any of our boys would like to become a pilot and fly, there would be a place for them.”

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to Nova Scotia, where much of his family resides, McCully added. At Parrsboro, a town that lies by the ocean and fresh water, fisherman can get trout on one side and flounder on the other, he said.

“But the trout don’t grow very big, because of the salinity from the ocean.”

The letters from each student will be sent to Ottawa in a giant envelope to help draw the minister’s attention, Moutray said.

“Hopefully he reads them!”

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Letters to the new federal government have replaced a traditional exam on Nov. 6 to test the knowledge of Vanderhoof’s Gr. 8 students in science.

To finish a science unit on oceans, Nechako Valley Secondary’s Gr. 8 students were each tasked with writing a personalized letter to Hunter Tootoo, the new Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard on Nov. 6.

It’s an opportunity for students to engage and put their work to the world, said Mia Moutray, science and humanities teacher for grades 7 and 8.

“I wanted to have a more real task, that would make them think a little bit more than just remember facts, and see how far they could take that,” Moutray said.

“For some, it’s challenging,” she added. “Instead of memorizing, you are now creating something.”

The letters are an example of the new approach to learning for grades 7 and 8 that started last year, as the two grades attend classes in NVSS’s new middle school wing.

“We’re using our democratic rights to speak out and share information that we’ve learned and it gives students real tasks instead of a test that gets forgotten afterwards,” Moutray said.

With an interactive space that provides a bridge between the elementary and secondary school environments, the new format features more handson learning that ties to the community.

Having learned about Canada’s political parties, 157 of the middle students had also participated in Student Vote for the federal election on Oct. 19 — NDP had narrowly defeated with two votes over the Conservatives, who in turn was just ahead of the Liberal Party by two votes as well.

For student Gabriel McLain, the issue to be expressed to the minister is overfishing.

He said that after realizing that most Pacific Bluefin Tuna caught were juveniles, he wouldn’t want to sacrifice the tuna population for his own enjoyment of the fish, he said.

McLain also prefers the letter to the traditional exam. “I have a bit more freedom,” he said.

“There’s multiple answers to a question; not just one answer and a different one is wrong.”

On the other hand, student Liam McCully is more concerned with oil spills. “They damage our coastlines, oceans, and sea life,” he said, as he learned about the amount of oil that has been dumped into the ocean and their effects on wildlife — including cases such as the Gulf of Mexico.

Though first suggested as a joke in class, McCully is interested in starting a Save Our Oceans club, including trips to the coast. “To see how much junk is in our ocean and clean up some of that,” he said.

His interest in oceans comes from regular trips

On Nov. 6 in Nechako Valley Secondary’s new middle school wing, Gabriel McLain, Gr. 8, expressed his concerns on overfishing in his letter to Canada’s freshly sworn-in minister of fisheries, oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard to demonstrate his learning from science class.

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Chemical, environmental, elemental or even psychological triggers can cause flare ups that irritates the skin, causes itching and is likely the cause for scratching which is destructive to the skin barrier.

Scratching also causes worsening of the condition which creates a loop of scratching, relief occurring typically when skin is broken and bleeding which then leads to pain and risk of infection.

When eczema is present it can create a breakdown of that protective barrier. Loss of moisture can lead to dry, cracked skin and allow bacteria to grow and enter the body, it is important to keep the skin hydrated and this could mean additions or subtractions to the diet, supplements, topical creams or other avenues that can provide hydration and relief.

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October roadside checks in Vanderhoof and area RCMP -Prince George Regional Provincial Traffic Services in conjunction with Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement Officers (CVSE), Conservation Officers, WorksafeBC, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) and Natural Resource Officers conducted a number of road checks throughout Prince George, Vanderhoof and Quesnel during the month of October, 2015.

With the presence of the various agencies, this provided an opportunity to conduct a large variety of checks on various types of vehicles to ensure that the traveling public were provided with the security and safety they deserve while driving on the roadways throughout the North.

The majority of the interactions where extremely positive with no safety concerns noted.

However for the others they found themselves completing roadside repairs immediately or being removed form the roadway until the repairs could be completed.

The following violations were issued throughout the various road checks: 98 - Violation tickets for illegal lamps 143 - Violation tickets for other offences (these included - No Driver’s Licence’s, Defective Vehicles, Fail to comply with condition of species licence to Fail to ensure timber is marked) 249 - Notice and orders BOX 3 (Repairs required) 25 - Notice and orders Box 2 (30 days to complete repairs with a complete vehicle inspection required) 5 - Notice and orders Box 1 (immediately removed from

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hicle Units Inspected = 20 Units Passed, 21 Units had Violation(s) Present 15 Units had Out-Of-Service Conditions CVSA Level 2 Inspection: 34 Commercial Vehicle Units Inspected = 5 Unit Passed . 24 - Units had Violation(s) Present, 5 - Unit had Out Of Service Conditions CVSE Level 3 Inspection: 2 Commercial Vehicle Units Inspected = 1 - Unit had Violation(s) Present, 1 - Unit had Out-Of-Service Conditions

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Homemade Gumdrops Ingredients: 2 ½ cups sugar, divided 1 1/3 cups applesauce 2 packages (3 oz each) red or green gelatin 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon lemon jui ce Directions: In a large saucepan, co mbine 2 cups sugar, ap plesauce, red or green gelatin, unflavored gelat in and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Bri a boil over medium he ng to at, stirring constantly.

Boil for 1 minute. Imme pour into a cold 11 x 7 diately x 2 inch pan coated wi th non stick cooking spr Refrigerate for 3 hours ay. or until firm.

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Dry at room temperature until slightly sticky. Ro for about 8 hours or ll in remaining sugar. Sto re in airtight container.

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Ingredients : 4 cups shre dded zucch ini 2/3 cup allpu 2 large egg rpose flour s, 1/3 cup slic lightly beaten ed Vegetable o green onions (green a il nd white pa rts) Sour cream , for serving (optional)

Manwich Chicken in a Crockpot I serve this over rice or pasta, add a salad and bread and you have a meal.

Ingredients: 2 to 4 chicken breasts, uncooked (can use frozen, fresh or any other pieces of chicken in this recipe) 1 can Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce 1/4 cup salsa 3 to 4 tablespoons honey, optional 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped Directions: Place chicken breasts in bottom of the crockpot. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 hours. Serves 4. Enjoy!

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Nancy’s favorite chocolate cake with icing ** this recipe calls fo r really does make a de expresso powder, it’s getting easier to find licious difference now, and it Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flou r 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened co 2 teaspoons baking po coa powder wd er 1½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon espresso powder 1 cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla ex tract 1 cup boiling water Directions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch ca ke pans by spraying wi lightly flouring. th baking spray or bu ttering and Add flour, sugar, coco a, baking powder, ba king soda, salt and es to a large bowl. presso powder Whisk through to co mbine and then, stir until combined well.

Add milk, vegetable oil medium speed until we, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mi x together on Reduce speed and ca ll combined. refully add boiling wa ter speed for about 1 mi to the cake batter. Be nu at on high Distribute cake batte te to add air to the batter. r evenly between the two prepared cake pa 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or knife ns. Bake for inserted in the center clean. comes out Remove from the ov en the pan and cool comp and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from letely.

ICING 1½ cups butter softe ne 1 cup unsweetened co d coa 5 cups icing sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla ex tra 1/2 teaspoon espresso ct powder Add cocoa to a large bowl. Whisk through to remove any lumps .

Cream together butte r and cocoa powder until well-combined.

Add sugar and milk to about a tablespoon of cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar fo llowed by After each addition ha milk. s been combined, turn a minute. Repeat until mixer onto a high sp eed for about Add vanilla extract an all sugar and milk have been added. d If frosting appears to espresso powder and combine well. o reaches the right cons dry, add more milk, a tablespoon at a tim e until it istency.

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Chicken Parmesan Bake Ingredients: 1 cup Panko bread crumbs salt and pepper little bit of parsley little bit of basil 2 cups cooked chicken cut up 2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese cooked spaghetti or pasta of your choice Directions: In a bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients n, and the marinara In a square baking pan lightly mix together the chicke mixture over the sauce Spread the Mozzarella over it. Spread the Panko - 30 minutes 25 for 350 at top and sprinkle the Parmesan over. Bake Serve over hot pasta Submitted by Nancy Harris

Creamy Pralines with Toasted Pecans Ingredients: 3 cups chopped pecans 2 cups brown sugar, packed 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup milk 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Toast Pecans: ns out on a large baking sheet. Bake Heat oven to 350. Spread chopped peca pecans are lightly browned and for about 5 minutes or until the chopped aromatic. n sugar, sugar, cream, milk, butter In a medium saucepan combine the brow ng constantly to 230 F. Lower heat and salt. Cook over medium heat stirri over. Add the toasted pecans and slightly if the mixture threatens to boil 236 F. continue cooking, stirring constantly to n a little is dropped in cold water. whe The mixture should form a soft ball stand for about 5 minutes. Stir with Remove from heat and add vanilla; let ened and slightly creamy, about 1 - 1 wooden spoon until the mixture is thick ll cookie scoop, spoon pralines onto 1/2 minutes using a tablespoon or sma r. If the mixture becomes grainy, pape ed a sheet of parchment paper or wax seconds; or until it can be easily heat and stir over medium heat for a few scooped and dropped.

Makes 4 dozen

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Creamy Peppermint Patties

Cranberry Salad Ingredients: 2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries 2 c. sugar d 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, core and chopped 1 c. walnuts, chopped 1 12-oz. container whipped topping

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces ) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 9 cups icing sugar ¾ cup milk chocolate chips ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons shortening Directions: In a large bowl, beat the cream che ese and peppermint extract until smo oth. Gradually add icing sugar, beating well.

Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on waxed paper – lined baking sheet.

Flatten into patties.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

In a microwave, melt chips and sho rtening; stir until smooth. Cool sligh tly. Dip patties in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper until firm. Store in refrigerator .

Makes approx. 4 dozen

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Growing communities one idea at a time

Eggnog Muffins Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp nutmeg

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Pumpkin Cookie

Directions: food processor until almost Chop cranberries in a blender or ate overnight. Just before mush. Stir in sugar and refriger cranberry mixture and fold serving, add apples and walnuts to in whipped topping.

1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp cinnamon 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine 2 tsp rum or rum extract

Directions: Preheat oven to 4000. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp cinnamon and set aide. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter and rum. Pour liquid ingredients over dry and stir just until mixed. Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over muffin tops. Bake for 20 mins.

Cheddar Cheese Crackers Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp dry mustard 3/4 cup chilled butter 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 6 tbsp cold water

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment.

In a medium bowl sift together flour, salt, pepper and mustard.

Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in grated cheese. Stir in water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together. Press mixture in a ball and wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll dough to a rectangle 12”x16 ” Dough should be about 1/8” thick. Cut into squares or circles usin g a cutter. Bake 10 minutes until golden.

May the upcoming joyous season bring you peace, health and happiness throughout the coming year!

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A cartful of groceries surprise in Vanderhoof Vivian Chui Omineca Express At 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, all customers lining up to pay in one of Vanderhoof’s grocery stores got their shopping for free under a rain of confetti.

For George, one of the ten customers who had benefited from the sudden give-away at Your Independent Grocer (YIG), it was a cartful of free groceries that afternoon.

“It was a surprise,” said George, who did not give his last name. “Never in all of my 55 years.”

Other than a welcome station of refreshments and face-painting by the store’s entrance, as well as a book signing by a B.C. author, nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary at the grocery store last Thursday afternoon.

At 4 p.m., store owner-operator Jim Mackie announced the giveaway as staff fired confetti guns and waved event banners.

Only three store staff, in addition to the owner, was in the loop for the surprise, Mackie said.

He explained that Vanderhoof’s YIG, part of Loblaws Inc., was one of the company’s market division stores that were drawn by random across Canada to take part in the groceries giveaway.

The idea is that YIGs differ from the company’s larger grocery store lines by its importance in the community, Mackie added.

“We want to give back what we take,” he said. “We were very lucky to be drawn for this; not that many stores got drawn for what happened.”

With about ten customers at the cashier at that critical moment, with a limit of $250 per person, Mackie estimated that $2,000 worth of groceries was given away.

“I wish the store was a lot busier,” he said, adding that as each selected store in Canada carried out the event at different times, he had input on the hour but not the day of the event in Vanderhoof.

“I would like to see it on the family appreciation day when VIVIAN CHUI photo the line up is big, but unfortu- George (left), is one of the 10 customers in the cashier lineup at 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 to benefit from a surnately we don’t get to pick that.” prise waived groceries bill in one of Vanderhoof’s grocery store.

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rs ! e D l i ta MAN e Midnight Madness R E l l D A R n A and the o i L t U n P e t O t P A Winter Wonderland Christmas Festival Y B K in Vanderhoof AC

Saturday Dec 5, 2015 as well as the Parade of Lights at 7pm You won’t want to miss out on the special section the Omineca Express will be distributing to it’s readers throughout the area!

Full of specials and schedule of events.

ADvertiser STUART NECHAKO

Reaching Every Door

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Supporting B.C. Childern’s Hospital from Vanderhoof

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Lonny Wiebe and Tiffany Whitecotton from RBC present BCCH respresentatives Corleen McNolty and Michelle Roberge with a cheque for $500.00 through RBC’s volunteer grant program.

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

www.thegospelchapel.ca

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

Nechako Christian Fellowship WELCOMES YOU! 11:00 am Worship Service 767 Loop Road Email: NechCS@live.com Christ - Centered Bible - Based Missions - Minded Non-Denominational

“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16

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:

1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960

We have a place for you to belong!

For more information call

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!

For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

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. *** VANDERHOOF CRIME WATCH PATROL... will be holding their Annual General Meeting November 4, 2015 at 7pm in our meeting hall. All members are encouraged to attend and new members welcome. For more information call 567-9037. *** THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB...

Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday through the school year (except Statutory holidays) 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the NVSS library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details please contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail. com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for the chess club and/or tournament. *** ADULT BADMINTON...Thursdays at 8:30 pm. Bring your own racket, and wear indoor runners. More info call 250-567-9908. *** MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250-692-7500.

Or your Mental Health Service Provider *** We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS! Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Senior Secondary School. Monday March 7, Speech Arts.

Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please see “Syllabus” at www.musicfestivalweb/ nechako to see what you can enter today!

Online registration begins Dec 1 and closes January 11th; late fees added up to January 22. Absolutely no entries after that date.

Thank you! *** GIRL GUIDES...

Sparks meets 5-6pm Mondays @ United Church.

Brownies meets 6-7:30pmm Mondays @ United Church.

Girl Guides meets 6-7:30pm, Mondays at St. Josephs Gym. Pathfinders meets 6-7:30pm Mondays @ Lutheran Church.

For info on any of these please call Laura Freeman 250-567-6997. *** DO YOU HAVE PERSISTENT PAIN? Then this support group is for you. This peer-led support group will help you to self-manage your pain, provide education, reduce the isolation that so many people with persistent pain find themselves facing.

Help you find meaning and purpose in your life again. For more details visit our website or call our toll free number 1-844747-7246, email: vanderhoof@pipain.com, attn: Racquel. *** 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 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

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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....

Staff from Integris Credit Union and directors of its community foundation presented to School District No. 91’s staff on Oct. 20 a donation of $150,000, which brought new seating, sound, and technology to the Nechako Valley Secondary’s small auditorium, now renamed the Integris Community Theatre.

VIVIAN CHUI photo 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. Phone 250-567-8587.

For more information contact 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 Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** 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 5679705. *** 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 call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or 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! *** 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 250-567-8484. *** 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 Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) 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 - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** 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 12pm - 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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BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

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For more information call or leave a message 250-699-6554

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 4 November 2015 Reservoir Elevation: 852.76m (2797.78 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 34 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 32.1 m3/s Vanderhoof: 45.5 m3/s Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.

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

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Alec Trevor Shedden Moser May 28, 1925 October 22, 2015 Alec was born in Reigate, Surrey, England. As soon as he finished school, he joined the R.A.F. in 1943 and did some of his training in Ontario. In 1945 he enlisted in the Glider Pilot Regiment and served in Palestine for two years. Alec immigrated to Canada and worked as a farm hand in Ontario, Innisfail, Alberta and Cranbrook, B.C. He arrived at Lejac in 1953. On one of his fishing trips, he met Karl Haugen and they later went into business together as guideoutfitters at Germansen Lake. He later worked at Lewis Motors in Vanderhoof as a mechanic and partsman. In 1965 he joined the Department of Highways as a labourer and eventually became the Purchasing Agent.

Alec enjoyed the wilderness and nature, fishing and hunting. His hobbies included fly tying, wildlife photography and WW1 &11 model airplane building.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Allen and Peter and his daughter Linda. Alec is survived by his wife Rosa, son Trevor (Erica), grandsons Logan (Tamara), Jeff (Chantal), Joe, Justin and two great grandsons.

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE Vanderhoof; Permanent, Part-Time Integris Insurance Services LTD is looking for an energetic individual to join us as an Insurance Representative on a permanent, part-time basis in our Vanderhoof Branch. For this position, we require the successful applicant to have a flexible schedule between Monday and Saturday and to work approximately 30 hours per week.

The main focus of the position is on ICBC processing and batching, and handling basic transactions. Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for distributing both incoming and outgoing mail, managing office inventory, and filing documents.

The successful applicant will ideally have an energetic and outgoing personality, as they will serve as the primary staff person for answering incoming phone calls and greeting customers in-person.

Wage Commensurate with Experience, Excellent Medical & Dental Benefits.

To apply, please upload your resume/cover letter by visiting www.integriscu.ca/careers and locating the corresponding position under the current openings tab. The deadline for this position is Monday, November 23rd, 2015.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1709

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE

Please be advised that Melville Keith Gulbranson is proposing to remove the private land from Woodlot Licence W1709 (approximately 325 hectares), located in the vicinity of Sackner Pit and North Chilco.

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Van Dolah Enterprises Inc., 2417A Burrard Avenue, PO Box 1555, Vanderhoof, BC by November 16, 2015 Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting: John Prestmo Van Dolah Enterprises Inc. 250 567 2775 jprestmo@vandolah.com

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District of Vanderhoof Public Notice is hereby given under Section 94 of the Community Charter.

In accordance with Section 26(3) of the Community Charter the District of Vanderhoof Council intends to sell one property owned by the District of Vanderhoof.

Description of Land: 0.483 ha of un-serviced bare land – Lot 5 Section 21 Township 11 Range 5 Coast District Plan BCP49115 Property Identifier 028-696999 Purchased by: Guardian Aerospace Ltd. Fee Simple Sale Price: $43,000.00

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NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Fraser Lake that a By-election by voting is necessary to elect ONE Councillor for the remainder of the term and terminating 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Surname Watson Ray Christie Laffin Wymer Storey Vanwerkhoven

Councillor - One (1) to be elected Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence 66 Nadina Crescent, Fraser Lake BC Garry 153 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser Lake BC Tyrel 3134 Vista View Road, Prince George BC Dave 57 Ootsa Place, Fraser Lake BC Alan 342 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser Lake BC Rick 471 Tunasa Drive, Fraser Lake BC Sarrah 6610 Ely Subdivision Rd, Fraser Lake BC Dave

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Fraser Lake on Saturday, November 28, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

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VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 210 CARRIER CRESCENT FRASER LAKE, B.C.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF TENDER #2015-10 Procurement for Food Services in the Arena Concession and/or OK Cafe

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF TENDER #2015-11 Procurement for Digital Assets

The District of Vanderhoof invites Tenders for: A one to three-year contract to provide food services at the Arena Concession and/or the OK CafĂŠ (Located at the Vanderhoof Museum)

The District of Vanderhoof invites Tenders for: A 4-month project, completed March 15, 2016, securing 3-5 publishable photographs for each community tourism asset. Community Tourism Asset inventories, and proposal details are available at the District office.

Proposal Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

Proposal Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

This Request for Proposal is scheduled to close:

This Request for Proposal is scheduled to close:

Closing Time:

2:00 p.m. local time

Closing Time:

2:00 p.m. local time

Closing Date:

Monday, December 15, 2015

Closing Date:

Monday, November 16th, 2015

Address:

Office of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

Address:

Office of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

Direct all inquiries regarding this Proposal call to: Attention:

Shallon Touet, Arena Manager

IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Proposals received after the closing date/ time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. The lowest or any Proposals may not necessarily be accepted.

Direct all inquiries regarding this Proposal call to: Attention:

Tom Clement, Chief Administrative Officer

IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Proposals received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. The lowest or any Proposals may not necessarily be accepted.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no provision for pre-registering to vote. The registration for all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: O 18 years of age or older O Canadian citizen O Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day O Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Fraser Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day O Not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary.

The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance voting will be open at the Village Office, 210 Carrier Crescent, Fraser Lake, BC. O Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm O Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm O Thursday, November 26th, 2015 between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm All electors are now eligible to vote in the advance voting opportunities.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY A special voting opportunity will be open at Silver Birch Lodge, the Senior Citizens facility located within the Village of Fraser Lake, on general voting day, Saturday, November 28th, 2015 between the hours of 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Only electors who are residents of this facility and qualified electors of the Village for Fraser Lake may vote at this special voting opportunity.

Elizabeth Litke Chief Election Officer

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Vanderhoof graduate brings folk to German show Born and raised in northern B.C., Norm Strauss impressed judges of a popular German talent show with his down-toearth folk tunes on Oct. 30. He first learned the guitar during his work in logging, as he listened to cassette tapes of James Taylor and Paul Simon, Strauss said.

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Vivian Chui Omineca Express A Nechako Valley Secondary graduate found himself and his guitar under the spotlight of a popular German talent show last week.

Norm Strauss, a singer and songwriter who had graduated from Vanderhoof’s high school nearly 40 years ago and now spends his time each year touring Germany and the Okanagan, advanced to the second round of The Voice Germany on Oct. 30.

He performed a rendition of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Into the Great Wide Open” at a blind auction, and judge Stephanie Kloss turned her chair before he entered the first minute of the song, allowing Strauss to stay in the show.

At the end of the audition, Kloss said that she made her decision from “the gut,” according to Strauss’ translation.

“I could immediately hear in your voice that you are someone with a lot of experience, that you are secure in who you are and your place in life and that you have come onto the show to see where your voice can go here. For this reason I would have the motivation to work with you…Welcome to my team,” said Kloss in German.

When the organizers first contacted Strauss by email in May, he thought it was a scam, he said.

He finally called them back after some investigation, including contacting past contestants about their experience, and had asked why he was picked — as most participants were the age of his children, Strauss said.

“I don’t even have a cool haircut,” he said, and the company had expressed that it’s precisely his experience that they wanted to diversify the show.

He finally decided to participate not only for his career in Germany, but also as a spokesperson for a humanitarian project in Romania that offers education and medical services to rural regions.

Though his increased exposure meant more work — including his struggles with German interviews —Strauss said he found the experience supportive as the show focuses on encouraging the contestants for their musical talent.

Growing up with music at home — his father had directed a church choir in which his sisters had sung — Strauss had started with drums while his brother played guitar in band, and had first tried his hand at the guitar when he started work in logging after graduation, his sister Marg Thiessen said.

“Music was always there.”

Strauss will appear in the second round of the show this Thursday.

A clip of his first round can be found on: www.the-voice-of-germany.de/ video/56-norman-strauss-into-the-wideopen-clip

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