The Local Connector PG April 25, 2024

GARGE SALES HOUSEHOLD/MISC.

2 bar stools $100 each OBO call 250-9608469

Pair of green reindeer 17.5" tall $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648

2 tickets to the gangs all here tour Skid Row in dawson creek March 2024 $50 250 -960-8469 or 250-564-1648

Wine Making Supplies 2 fermentation tubs w/lids, 2 glass carboys, 1 floor type corker, 1-90 bottle drying rack, 2 brew belts, 85 bottles (750 ml), 6 bottles (1.5 litre), 1 mini – jet filter, misc. Supplies. $350. For the lot (OBO) – phone 250-614-2373

Bell express Vu dish $35 call 250-6172672

spruce firewood for sale by the pickup load call 250-617-2672

4’ trampoline with additional side bar for support

561-0506

Industrial mop pails 564-1423

Laundry tub Cream marble look 4’ wide 564 -1423

child car seat rear facing weight 5-40 lbs height 10-40 inches $30 expiry Aug 2025 $30 612-9293

Kitchenaid Stove:Ceran top, convection oven,white, electric, self-cleaning.Large at bottom.3 racks, 1 electrical plug.2 large and 2 small elements, 1 warming element.Old but works fine. Instruction book. $100564-8887

CLOTHING

132 new dark blue baseball style hats. $2 each. Selling in groups of 12. call 6129293

Women’s summer shoes size 10, 10 1/2 and 11 New never worn $30-$50 per pair values up to $125 cash only 925-0620

Home made knit slippers $25 561-6257

Boys Snowsuit Size: 14 New $50 778-3494248

HEALTH/BEAUTY

New Beard trimmer philips $25 250-6400771

Brand new never used Braun Oral B electric toothbrush asking $50 call 236-423-1332

Blue Bed pan excellent condition $10 5638693

MUSIC/ELECTRONICS

2 typewriters, 1 manual and 1 electric $25 each 250-964-8300

Personal Emergency Response System2way voice pendant communicator and 911 forwarding. No monthly fees, no activation costs, or monthly contracts. VOIP compatible and works on regular home phone lines. $200. Call 250-563-2152.

32” LG flat screen inc Roku $150 5527421

GPS Garmin 64S new in box asking $350 -256-9300

SPORTING /CAMPING GOODS

Hunting blind $80 OBO call 250-9608469 or 250-564-1648

4 pairs of downhill skis for sale all with boot bindings. All in good condition. $50 each o.B.o. Also some ski poles. Owner has health issues. Call 250 564-8887 for details.

triangle flare kit $20 call 250-960-8469 or 250-564-1648

trek triathlon bike lightweight frame tri bars

clip in pedals $500 250-612-9293

Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 and Up. Call: 250-596-8426.

Fishing! Rods, Reels, and Lures Price: $2.00 and Up. Call: 250-596-8426.

2 ski poles new used only once $25 5632709

Junior bike 12 Speed 20" tires $50 5633696

book of hockey cards from 1991 $350 5632709

PETS & ACCESSORIES

Looking for a kitten White or white with other colours call 563-7922

1 Large pet carrier 2 medium pet carriers call 564-1423

puppies for sale yorkie, pom and chihuahua mix $1000 each call 250-617-8054

1 kitten to be given away call after 5pm 250617-6818

Toy Australian shepherd puppies 3 females and 1 male red merle and black tri $1500 call 250-567-8734

VEHICLES

2003 avalanche Z71 has transfer case trouble $6000 call 250-617-2672

2011 F 150 lariat has some motor trouble selling for $6000 250-617-2672

1997 park avenue excellent body, excellent running, new battery asking $1500 call 250561-0506

1988 ford 350 diesel 2 new batteries good running cond $3500 960-0004

UTILITY TRAILERS

18 ft flat deck 5 tires 2 axles licensed and insured $500 960-0004

Utility trailer frame dual axle 18 ft cw spare tire $500 960-0004

Heavy duty utility trailer with tilt. Snow Bear, 4x8 foot. Excellent condition. $2100. Text 250-613-2591

Heavy duty snowber trajler4 by 6 tilting ex. shape.ph.250 561 6007.

2 trailer hitch's for ford F-150 brand new $300 250-617-2672

OFF ROAD VEHICLES/ACCESSORIES

20L AV gas 100 $40 250-961-9668

1995 skidoo formula 600 triple great for parts $400 250-699-6519

TIRES

BF Goodrich winter tires set of 4 265/66R17 load range E 6 bolt call 250617-2672

pair of tires 265/70R17 90% $200 250617-2672

pair of yokohama geolander A/T load range E 90% $200 call 250-617-2672

wrangler LT 235/85 r16 like new $100 Michelin radial 235/65 r17 m&s on chrome rim $100call 236-331-6270 ask for Glen

Tire and rim 215-85 R16 m and s bolted on 8 bolt ford rim $100 640-0510

Bridgestone dualer A/T P265/75R16 $50 617-2672

1-P255/70R 16 M and S wrangler good year $50 617-2672

4 studded winter tires 265/70R17 LP 90% left on the tread $400 OBO call 250-6496017

(4) 6 stud steel wheel for ford ½ ton with sensor 250-649-6017

2 winter tires 80% 250-649-6017

2 tires not the best $250 OBO 250-6496017

AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Wanted transfer case for 2003 avalanche Z71 call 250-617-2672

Wanted auto tranny for 2003 avalanche Z71 call 250-617-2672

wanted automatic transmission with over drive for 2001 Dodge Dakota super sport 4x4 call 236-331-6270

Thule Vehicle Roof Top Rack Accessories: Thule Crossroad Footpac 450,Square crossbar 46" long & is free with footpac Asking $120. Thule Universal Lock 1 Key System 4pac. Asking $30.00. (Goes with

footpac). Call 250 962 2111.

Wanted: Coyote motor for a 2011 F-150 call 250-617-2672

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Window 5’long 3’wide 1/2 opens Window 4’ wide 3’ long

Screen door 79x36 1/4 all components ready to install call 564-1423

500 ft black aluminum hand railing best offer 613-8411

Cedar for Sale Remaining cedar lumber and post inventory from former Prince George cedar sawmill operation is now for sale in small lifts. For an inventory list, showing quantities and prices please email longwood@telus.net

TOOLS/HARDWARE

Craftsman 10 inch belt drive table saw with extension (used) $ 50.00 – phone 250-6142373

Craftsman Professional 10 inch compound Mitre saw(used) $ 50.00 – phone 250-6142373

Home hardware rotary small grinder $20 250-640-0771

Skill Saw $25250-563-6184

Recypro Saw $45250-563-6184

Table Saw $50250-563-6184

Various building materials

250-964-7018

2 electric drills $25/each 250-964-2317

2 metal tool boxes $75/each 567-4943

AGRICULTURE

Sheep for sale-10 wool & 5 hair sheep200300 each 250-567-0166

Hay Big Round Bales $160 each 250-5672400

Bale Wagon (70 bales per load) $5000

2 English saddles $150/each call-964-9405

FARM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Wanted: 30-40 HP tractor call

963-1441

PRINCE GEORGE

Junk in the Trunk Apr 27 9am-1pm at the CN Centre. Prince George's largest garage sale! 125 vendors. Rain or Shine. Vendors - registration online at eventbrite.ca (active March 1st) Food vendorsmust complete food application email to request form events@reaps.org

Crime Stoppers Spring Shred It Event Apr 27 10am2pm in the PGSS Parking Lot. In partnership with Shred-it Mobile Shredding Services, Mr. Mike’s, PGSS and School District 57, Northern BC Crime Stoppers will be providing an opportunity for participants to responsibly, safely and quickly shred personal or important documents. This service is provided for the cost of a donation (minimum $10 per bag or box) and is not meant for business owners. For another $5 donation attendees can enjoy a tasty Mr. Mike’s burger. The Mr. Mike’s community BBQ will be available 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Spring Market Apr 28 10am-3pm at Spruce Capital Seniors. Vendors (tables available half sold) Kids craft table, Concession by donation, Giveaway (extra tickets by donation) Spring flowers by donation All ages welcome ALL DONATIONS GO TOWARDS THE SENIORS CENTRE

Composting 101 May 2 6:30-7:30pm at the Prince George Public Library. Learn the easy steps to successfully compost in your backyard. Take it to the next level and build your own composter. (instructions provided).

Northern FanCon May 3-5 at the CN Centre. 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the NORTHERN FANCON!

Don't miss an amazing weekend full for information, shopping, celebrities, workshops, cosplay, and most importantly... friendships! And on Saturday - May the Fourth Be With You!

Mothers Day Tea May 8 1:30-3:30pm at the Hart Pioneer Center. Delicious Croissants and a special mothers day dessert will be serviced. Tickets $15/ each. Call 250-962-6712. Limited seating. Pub Night Fundraiser hosted by the graduating class of Health Care Assistants May 9 6pm at Nelly’s Pub.

RANDOM FACTS TO MAKE YOU SMILE!

There’s a Polish village where everything is painted with pictures of flowers

Many years ago in a small Polish village called Zalipie, someone painted a flower on a ceiling to cover up a soot stain caused by a stove. Soot stains used to be common because the ventilation of houses was poor, so the idea of using painted flowers to cover up these marks began to catch on.

Before long, the houses, churches, bridges, and barns in the village were all covered in flowers and in the spring of 1948, they began to hold a Painted Cottage Competition (also known as Malowana Chata). Initially, the purpose of this competition was to help Poland psychologically recover from the tragic events that it suffered in World War II.

Today, Zalipie is a unique and vibrant village, with stunning displays of painted flowers everywhere you look. A trip here would certainly be unforgettable!

A male penguin will propose by giving a female penguin a pebble

Most penguins mate for life and when a male gentoo penguin meets a female gentoo penguin he likes, he’ll propose by giving her a pebble. He’ll usually look for the smoothest pebble he can find (and he may steal one from another penguin if he doesn’t come across one that’s suitable!).

If the female approves, she’ll place the pebble in her nest and the two will prepare to start a family by continuing to build on their pebble mound.

One man's blood saved more than 2 million babies' lives

An Australian man, known as ‘the man with the golden arm’, donated blood every week for 60 years before retiring at the age of 81. The Australian Red Cross Blood Service said that his astonishing 1,100 donations helped to save the lives of more than 2.4 million babies.

James Harrison’s blood has unique, disease-fighting antibodies that are needed to create anti-D injections. These injections fight rhesus disease and are used to help pregnant women, whose blood would otherwise attack their unborn babies.

James is one of fewer than 50 people in Australia whose blood carries these important antibodies.

Source: https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/happy-facts-tomake-your-day-a-little-better/

Prince George RCMP continue to investigate fraud reports

Prince George

2024-04-17 11:22 PDT

File # 2024-10394

Prince George RCMP continues to investigate the reports received of unknown persons attending residences in the community under the guise of being Northern Health employees, first reported by Northern Health on April 2, 2024.

Investigators continue to collect information about who may have been posing as Northern Health staff and ask that anyone who was similarly approached by people claiming to be from Northern Health or from Fire Smart please contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line to speak with a police officer.

We are reminding the public not to open their home to anyone they were not expecting or have not previously set up an at-home appointment with. Even if a person attends your home with what appears to be legitimate credentials, it is always a good idea to call that company yourself to double check the information, states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

If you feel you have been the victim of a fraud, report it to your local police detachment. If you have given away personal information, such as banking information, ensure you contact your bank as well as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre immediately.

Released by Cpl. Jennifer Cooper

Source: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ ViewPage.action?

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Tickets $25 and include classic burger meal and your choice of beer or house wine. Silent auction, 50/50, door prizes! Contact 778-930-1811

Mothers Day Market May 11 & 12 10am-4pm at the Roll-A-Dome.

Northern BC Toy Expo May 25 & 26 11am-5pm at the Roll A Dome

Open Mic Nights—Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-9pm at the Hart Shopping Center 3831 Austin Road. Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! Walkins welcome. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and Beanery.

Omineca’s Coffeehouse Every Sunday 3-7pm at the Omineca Arts Centre. Weekly Coffee House every Sunday—a musical gathering for everyone to share their talent and enjoy a fun-filled evening!

LADIES MORNING BADMINTON----Tuesday and Thursday 9am 11am at Connaught Youth Centre 1491 17the Ave (at Victoria St.) STARTING on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Come check it out and for more information.

Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Every Tuesday 7-9pm at Kool Cats Register at collegeheightsca.org

Prince George Farmers Market—Every Saturday 8:30am-2pm 1310 3rd Ave

Wednesday Night Board Games Every Wednesday at 3 Goblins Games. Join us on Wednesday nights for an awesome evening filled with laughs and board games! Pick from one of our board games from our collection or join in on whatever new board game is being taught! If you get stuck on a rule or need help figuring out game mechanics, have no fear! The game gurus will be present to help! Every Wednesday at 6:00pm! $5 a person

Open Mic Nights Every 2nd Wednesday out of the month. 7-9pm doors open at 6:30pm Song, music, poetry, comedy and more! 3831 Austin Rd W in the Hart shopping center. Hosted by Cait’s Sweet Bites and Beanery.

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250-565-4861

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LEGION CORNER

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1116 6th Ave Prince George Ph: (250) 562-1292

Hours: Thursday 4pm-9pm Fri 11:30am-9pm Sat 4pm-9pm

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Fridays 4:30-6:30a pm & Saturdays 4:30-6:30pm

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ALL ABOUT DANDELIONS

Historical Dandelion Uses

• Documented history dating back to the Native American culture report using dandelion boiled in water to make dandelion tea beneficial for kidney, liver and gallbladder issues.

• Traditional Chinese medicine touts its ability to treat stomach conditions and episodes of appendicitis.

• Europeans have used it for fever, diarrhea and skin conditions.

• Modern herbalists use fresh or dried dandelion to help kidneys function and detoxify the liver and gallbladder.

• Dandelion leaves help the body flush out excess fluid, aid digestion, and stimulate appetite. Some people even use dandelion roots as coffee substitutes and flower petals to make jelly or flavor wine.

What Parts of the Dandelion Can Be Consumed

Dandelion has many uses because all plant parts are consumable. It’s important to remember that because dandelions are generally seen as weeds, the typical treatment is spraying with pesticides.

When foraging for dandelions, always make sure they grow in areas without harmful chemicals. Our family works hard to minimize our exposure to environmental toxins. (Learn about our journey with glyphosate toxicity.)

Health Benefits of Dandelion

There are studies on how dandelion root extract affects health conditions, including protecting against liver disease, inhibiting cancer cells, lowering blood pressure, and controlling blood sugar levels. However, these studies have been tested on animals and need further human research.

While these are exciting possibilities, let’s consider what dandelion is known to do.

• Gut Health – Gut health is essential in supporting your immune system. Dandelion root is an excellent soluble fiber source acting as a prebiotic which feeds healthy gut bacteria.

• Inflammation – Chronic inflammation has become a common issue in this modern world. Like home-brewed kombucha, all parts of the dandelion contain

polyphenols known to act as an anti-inflammatory in the body.

• Oxidative Stress – Dandelions contain antioxidants that neutralize damaging free radicals circulating in the body. A lowered free radical load is linked to protection against illness and disease.

• Superfood – Have you heard that spinach in your salad or green smoothie is a superfood? Try swapping it for dandelion greens and get more fiber, calcium, and Vitamins A, E, & K! Dandelion greens also provide a good iron, magnesium, and potassium source.

Who Should Avoid Taking Dandelion

With all herbal supplements, there can be an allergic reaction, or it can interact with a medication causing unwanted side effects. Generally, the dandelion plant is low toxicity and safe for most people.

Ways to Use Dandelions

Because the entire plant is edible, dandelions offer various ways to use them.

Flower

You can eat the flower fresh in salads and soups and use them to make dandelion jelly, syrup, or infused honey. When dried, the flowers make a healthy tea, and you can infuse vinegar with the dried flowers to make a homemade vinaigrette.

Stem

Dandelion stems’ flavor can be off-putting, so many foragers will just put them in their compost pile. However, if you are looking for ways to eat the stems, you can improve the already nutritious dandelion stem by using fermentation as a preserving method.

Leaves

Dandelion leaves can be consumed fresh, boiled, sauteed, dried or raw. You can toss the greens into salads, mix in a green smoothie (or DIY dehydrated greens powder) or homemade stir fry recipe, top on a pizza, or mix in with your favorite sauteed greens with your preferred spices.

Root

You can chop the fresh dandelion root and cook it like carrots or parsnips. Dried dandelion root is commonly brewed as tea or mixed with chicory root to make a coffee alternative.

Source: https://homesteadingfamily.com/dandelion-uses-forthe-homestead/

Copycat Chili's Monterey Chicken at Home

Ingredients

• 4 small chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (1 1/2 to 2 lbs)*

• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed

• 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce, divided, preferably a sweet and thick variety

• 8 slices applewood smoked bacon, not thick-cut

• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/3 cup diced tomatoes, to serve

• 2 Tbsp chopped green onions, to serve

Instructions

1. Cook bacon until browned and crisp (either on the stovetop, or make either Oven-Baked Bacon or Air Fryer Bacon), so it’s ready when the chicken comes off the grill.

2. Pound the chicken between two layers of plastic wrap until it reaches an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Preheat the grill or a large oiled ovensafe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the preheated grill or skillet and cook on the first side until nicely browned or charred (about 3-4 minutes). Flip and brush the cooked side with barbecue sauce. Once the chicken approaches an internal temperature of 165°F, flip it again and brush the second side with BBQ sauce. Once it reaches 165°F on a thermometer, remove from heat. If using a stovetop skillet, you can keep the chicken in the oven-safe skillet, or transfer it to a 9×13 casserole dish or rimmed baking sheet.

4. Brush the top of the chicken again with barbecue sauce. Top with bacon, then sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

5. Serve warm, garnished with diced tomatoes and chives.

Source: https://natashaskitchen.com/

monterey-chicken-recipe/

TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)

The pressure somebody else actually intends to place upon you could become obvious, especially when it comes to obligations on your part. You need some quiet time to yourself to perhaps reconsider what might be the best decision for you when it comes to peace of mind. Heading in new directions is a strongpossibility.

LEO (July 23-August 22)

Long term plans that haven’t started to take shape as you would have liked since early April, could now start to become clearer to mid May when it comes to what would be possible. The foundation that needs to be put in place will be obvious now. You may need to accept the pressure someone else has been applying in this direction.

SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)

The Full Moon this week falls into your own sign which could help you to get some sort of recognition from others, especially when it comes to something important you want to get organised or put in place. If it has been difficult to get to work on the finer details since mid March, you can now move ahead through to mid May.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Any involvement either with friends or a group of people, which could include work, that has become unpredictable or changeable since early April may now start to get back on track up to mid May. This whole thing may have got you thinking about your own priorities, which might now lead to a change of mind as to what is important.

VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)

Pressure associated with the expectations somebody else has been applying since mid March that have likely brought much uncertainty this month should now ease up to mid May. You may feel you can see what has been going on more clearly now, especially if there has been a degree of secretiveness on their part, for the whole time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

A full realisation of what you either need to be responsible for or what you are willing to commit to personally can result in a powerful feeling of being in control of yourself, more than anything else. This can now enable you to move forward with decisions from now to mid May of which you have been all over the place since mid March.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)

Anything that has required a level of creativity since mid March that you have had difficulty moving forward with fully, can now get going up to mid May. This could start to be rather swift where previously there have been hold-ups. Be aware of the amount of detail involved with any work that will be attached, as this is not your greatest strength.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

The vision of what can be accomplished in the future needs to be tempered with what is possible to keep under control. You cannot escape taking personal responsibility into account with your actions. Things can now begin to turn around with finances to mid May after perhaps many uncertainties that have arisen since mid March.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Clarity can take shape, from now to mid May, when it comes to the commitments you are either willing to make or how you are going to move forward those of which you have little choice. Entwined in this can be someone who has some sort of authority and manipulates utilising this. You need to enjoy little wins that you can action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

If you have been trying to either get a definite decision or answer from somebody else since mid March, your luck could now begin to change up to mid May. Whether or not they decide to be entirely open, there will be something that will happen that will get your attentionand stimulate you to communicate more directly. Their responsewillgiveyouyouranswer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)

You have very likely had to deal with things in the moment quite a lot since mid March as matters have not always taken a straightforward path or other things have arisen that required attention. This might have left you with some half finished jobs which you can now get to, up to mid May, by which time you should feel you have some control.

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

You can now make decisions with more certainty up to mid May. Whatever you thought to be the case from early March has probably gone through changes or brought up facts you didn’t necessarily expect. You could very well now decide on a different course of action to what you had initially set out to take from March.

From www.anne-elisabeth.com.au