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Bus services on the brink

The battle for earth

Greyhound proposes route reductions to shore up $14.1-million losses

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The Vanderhoof PeeWee Vikings left the field victorious over the Prince George White Warriors on Saturday, Oct. 13, winning 30-0. Viking Kostas Bach, #4, wrestles the ball out of the hands of Warrior Braden Reed, #74, to regain possession. Photo by Dennis Parfitt

Council approves permit with caution Cameron Ginn Omineca Express Town council approved a development variance permit application with conditions on Tuesday, Oct. 9, minding safety risks and the setting of precedents. At least five homeowners attended the council meeting to lobby against the application, a Vanderhoof-based construction company's proposal to build five homes on five compact lots at the corner

of Fifth and Riley Streets in Vanderhoof. If constructed, the five dwellings would appear crowded and unsightly in comparison with the rest of the neighborhood, which largely consists of single-family homes built on larger lots, the homeowners said. "Does that come into your way of thinking?" Janet Smith, a homeowner who lives near the lots, asked council. "I think all levels of thought come into our way of thinking about just how something is going to fit into the neigh-

bourhood," said Councillor Ken Young, then acting in the place of Mayor Gerry Thiessen. Thiessen, a real estate agent, sold the developer the five lots and could not be present during discussions about the agenda item. Later in the evening, the homeowners said they weren't lobbying against development, but rather the aesthetics of the proposed project. Continued on page 2

Facing multi-million dollar losses and a significant decline in ridership, Greyhound Canada is proposing to drastically reduce bus services in Vanderhoof and across the province. Factors such as higher fuel costs, unsustainable passenger losses and competition from government-subsidized transportation agencies are responsible for the proposed service cuts, says Greyhound. So too are provincial regulations set by the Passenger Transportation Board. In order to operate in B.C., Greyhound must run a minimum number of bus trips on different corridors each week regardless of passenger demand, as required by the board. But having lost $14.1 million on its B.C. passenger operations in the last fiscal year, Greyhound has filed an application with the board to reduce the minimum service frequency even further, which would enable the company to generate savings of approximately $6.75 million each year. Along the Prince George-Fort St. James corridor, where the average passenger load on a 54seat coach is between five and seven people per trip, Greyhound has proposed to reduce services to one day per week in each direction. “The facts are there,” said Stuart Kendrick, senior vice president of Greyhound Canada. “We just hope that the board will recognize the importance of Greyhound’s future in B.C.” In considering Greyhound’s route-reduction proposal, the board will assess the public’s need for the service, the potential economic effects of reducing the service and whether or not the applicant is able to sufficiently provide the service. Transportation Minister Mary Polak said she is aware that Greyhound operations in B.C. are at risk and that ministry staff are working on options. Continued on page 2

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“There’s nothing wrong with putting a house on an empty lot. That’s a plus for the area, but when you’re wedging them in like that, it’s not going to be a pretty sight,” said John Mainer. “This isn’t a Vancouver suburb,” he said. Discord also stems from the fact that, under grandfather clauses, the five lots owned by the developer are exempt

from existing bylaws that other builders had to abide by in the past. "All the setbacks we've had to comply with are being thrown out the window completely so that this developer can squeeze five houses onto five little lots," said Smith. In documents released by council, district planner Kerry Pateman reported having mixed thoughts over what to do with the developer's proposal, initially encouraging

that the lots be consolidated into larger properties, but also backing higher density development in accordance with the infill policies of the Official Community Plan. "It's about using services where they already are instead of extending outwards beyond the serviced area," she said. Although Pateman supported aspects of the proposal, she identified safety risks related to the lot adjacent to Riley Street and Evelyn Dickson El-

ementary School. Development on this lot would likely impede a driver's awareness of pedestrians on the sidewalk and oncoming traffic, she explained. Taking into consideration recommendations made by Pateman and testimony from the homeowners, council approved the application with restrictive covenant, allowing the three easternmost lots to be developed with the variance. The variance doesn’t apply to the other lots.

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“It’s obvious from what they’re saying that they need to make adjustments or they’re going to have to pull out,” said Polak. At a council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9., Mayor Gerry Thiessen and other members of council expressed regret over Greyhound’s route-reduction proposal. Councillor Louise Levy questioned if Greyhound’s financial losses and ridership declines could be attributed to disagreeable hours of operation, and Councillor Steve Little deliberated whether or not the revenue Greyhound generates by transporting freight could offset the company’s

steep annual losses. “I think we need to be opposed to this,” Thiessen said in response to Greyhound’s proposal. “The people who need it the most are the people who will be affected the most.” Along with the proposed service changes, Kendrick said Greyhound will

probably look at enhancing its freight business by adding different types of vehicles, like small trucks and tractor trailers, to its fleet of coaches. Kendrick said depots and sales agents along the Prince GeorgePrince Rupert corridor won’t be affected by the proposed route reductions. Public comments, quoting application #305-12/Route K, can be sent to the following address by Wednesday, Oct. 17: B.C. Passenger Transportation Board Box 9850 Stn. Prov. Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9T5 Fax: 250.953.3788 Email: ptboard@gov.bc.ca

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A Pap clinic for cervical cancer screening is being held on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Omineca Medical Clinic in Vanderhoof. It’s not necessary for a woman to have a family doctor to attend this clinic, and a female doctor will be performing the tests. If it’s time for your Pap test, or if you’re overdue, “treat” yourself to a Pap test. Don’t be “frightened” of cervical health. Call the Omineca Medical Clinic and book your test today. Call (250) 567-2201. Press ‘0’ for the operator and ask to be a part of Pap Day on October 25. This LACE Campaign activity is being held in an effort to reduce cervical cancer rates in B.C. women. LACE stands for “Live Aware; Create Empowerment”. It aims to empower women by promoting regular Pap tests as part of a self-care routine. The recommended schedule for Pap testing is once every two years; more often if directed by your doctor.

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The Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF) management committee is doling out $10 million for new projects that will benefit the imperiled Nechako watershed. Last month the committee decided to allot $2 million to watershed stewardship and tributary restoration, $1 million to Cheslatta Watershed restoration, $1 million to integrated watershed research, $4 million for operating a Nechako White Sturgeon Hatchery and $1 million to facilitate the completion of an environmental assessment on building a water release facility (WTF), according to 27-page report released on September 12. At this time, the remaining Rio Tinto Alcan obligation to the NEEF amounts to about $38 million. Aside from the question of who will contribute matching dollars, the total potential value of the fund is about $75 million. Over a period of five years, 80 per cent of the NEEF will be made available for construction of a WTF at Kenney Dam. If certain milestones aren't met during that timeframe, the remaining funds will be used for other watershed enhancement projects, the committee decided. "While a WTF option remains a high priority there is clearly an increasing urgency to be doing something now towards other environmental enhancements options in the Nechako watershed,"

the report says. More than half a century has passed since the provincial government authorized the Aluminum Company of Canada (Alcan), now Rio Tinto Alcan, to build the Kenney Dam on the Nechako River, rerouting its natural flow to generate electricity for smelting operations. Called the Kemano Project, the historical Canadian engineering feat opened northwestern B.C. to industrial and economic development. And in 1961, Alcan started reaping large profits by selling excess electricity to B.C. Hydro, a Crown corporation. But the project inflicted devastating long-term consequences downstream, starving regions of water flow, impacting fisheries and forcing the Cheslatta Carrier First Nation to relocate some 45 miles away from their now flooded homeland. Cheslatta is now proposing to build a water release facility at Kenney Dam, an estimated $275-million project that largely hinges on private financing and an electricity purchase agreement with BC Hydro. "We're not actively seeking financial support from the province, but we do maintain that the B.C. government has a moral obligation to invest in the Nechako after everything it has given to northern B.C.," said Mike Robertson, senior policy advisor to the Cheslatta Carrier Nation. Citing the findings of more than eight years of study and environmental assessments, the NEEF management committee has identified "that a

water release facility is the only way to fully rehabilitate the Cheslatta watershed." In Vanderhoof, where the diminished flow of the Nechako River is inconsistent at best, hopes of environmental remediation have repeatedly been dashed as the NEEF continues dwindling away. "We see it as a real disappointment," said Mayor Gerry Thiessen. Make a difference in a young person’s life Smithers Community Services Association is seeking to add supportive families to our CORR HOMES PROGRAM About our program… CORR Homes is a specialized foster care program for young offenders as an alternative to incarceration and operates in communities throughout Northern BC. CORR Homes offer a caring, stable home environment where youth reside for up to 6 months. CORR Home families are ﬁnancially compensated to provide this service. Our program provides the CORR Home families with access to training, 24-hour on-call support, and an experienced Youth Resource Worker who will work directly with families and the youth who reside with them. Who we are looking for… Interested people who have had experience working with and supporting youth at work or socially (ie; coaching, mentoring, big brothers/sisters etc.) or who have raised their own children through their teen years. For more information about how to become a CORR Home, please visit our website www.scsa.ca/programs/corr-homes or contact Jo-Anne Nugent at (250) 847-9515 or toll free at 1-888-355-6222.

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Norway, were pioneers who settled in Nechako Lakes. They served both in Canada and overseas. “This project is very important to me personally, and it’s something I’ve been working on since I first became an MLA,” said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad. “I think we need to recognize the contribution that these veterans have made, and making sure that every one of them has a proper grave marker is an important part of that.” The program funds markers for eligible veterans whose graves have not had a permanent marker for at least five years, and who have not received funding for a funeral or burial from the Last Post Fund or Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information on this project, contact the Vanderhoof Constituency Office at (250) 567-6820.

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Looking out for B.C.'s environmental interests Submitted Environment Minister Terry Lake will share B.C.'s leading- edge policies on extended producer responsibility, air-quality management and climate action at this year's meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) in Lake Louise on Oct. 11. Of special interest to B.C. is a proposed national system for air-quality management. British Columbia is known for its approach to airshed planning, and has been integral in using its experience in reducing toxic air pollutants to help develop a national system. B.C. is also recognized as a national leader in extended producer responsibility (EPR), recently receiving an A- from EPR Canada, a non-partisan association, for provincial leadership in this ﬁeld. B.C. will also update progress to date on reducing greenhouse gases. Provincewide GHG's fell 4.5 per cent from 2007 to 2010 while at the same time, B.C.'s GDP growth outpaced the Canadian average, demonstrating that a strong carbon-pricing policy that is revenue neutral can coexist with a growing economy. As part of the meetings, Lake will also have a

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Fantasies won’t keep ferries afloat Tom Fletcher

BlackPress It was a sunny Thanksgiving weekend when I took my first alltransit trip from Victoria to Vancouver for a B.C. Lions football game. Despite all the doomsaying about people shunning ferries because of some media-determined “tipping point” in fares, you wouldn’t have guessed it that weekend. Articulated buses were jammed coming and going from the Tsawwassen terminal to the Canada Line. Returning to Vancouver Island on Sunday, I was struck by the crowds, and the low cost: SkyTrain, express bus, walk-on passenger fare and express bus to Victoria totalled about $20. Now the summer is gone, and the political theatre resumes. Transportation Minister Mary Polak picked up where the retiring Blair Lekstrom left off, reminding people that B.C. Ferries is going to deal with rising costs by ceasing the practice of running vessels a third full or less. This comes as “consultation” begins with smaller ferry communities on where and when these sailings will be cut. And it follows the first major price-cap decision by the newly empowered B.C. Ferry Commissioner, Gord Macatee, who can determine service levels and fares. The NDP’s ferry critic, North Coast MLA Garry Coons, has also decided to transition to his government pensions next year. Along with every coffee-shop know-it-all on the coast, Coons perpetually reminds us that ferries are “part of our highway system.” He remains convinced that this financially illiterate cliché somehow deals with the fact that even a subsidy approaching $200 million this year can’t keep all those boats afloat forever. A family of four on a long driving trip faces similar price increases, when you factor in tolls, insurance, food and other costs beyond the fuel tank. But for some reason the “government” is supposed to provide special relief to those who choose the most inaccessible places to live. Coons’ latest tack is that B.C. Ferries is trying to be a fancy cruise ship service instead of giving people basic, affordable transportation. That would be terrible if it were true. But those amenities on newer vessels are there because they make money, utilizing staff who have to be on board anyway. As everyone but the NDP seems to grasp, the big costs are fuel, maintenance, and minimum crew levels to meet federal regulations, regardless of passenger revenue. I was reminded on the last busy weekend of the year that the new Coastal-class ferries kept vehicle capacity the same while increasing passenger space. This choice anticipated today’s travel reality nearly a decade ago. B.C. Ferries has already cut sailings on the TsawwassenDuke point route. As described in an earlier column, this needlessly long run is the biggest boondoggle in B.C. Ferries history, a Dave Barrett-era payoff to the union that continues today. Changes will now come to other routes that minimize shifts and overtime, rather than inflating them. The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: Cameron Ginn newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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Raise fewer animals, prevent more salmonella outbreaks

Dear Editor

Having suffered from a horrible case of salmonella poisoning after eating a meaty sub when I was younger, I sympathize with all the people who were sickened by tainted meat from XL Foods, and I’m flabbergasted that the government’s food safety programs have been so ineffective. Officials could better protect people by promoting

healthy vegan foods, which don’t naturally harbor harmful pathogens. E. coli, salmonella, and other dangerous bacteria live in the intestinal tracts and feces of warmblooded animals. Fruits and vegetables only become contaminated when manure is used to fertilize crops or when it seeps into our waterways. (Cross-contamination can also occur when produce is placed

on the same surface as meat, or when someone doesn’t practice proper hygiene.) If we stop raising animals for food, we’ll have fewer food-poisoning outbreaks. We’ll also reduce our risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other diet-related diseases by eating nutritious plantbased meals. Emily Lavender

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In June, MP Bob Zimmer chose to make significant cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by voting in favour of the Conservative omnibus budget bill. Liberals voted against these cuts because Canadians deserve to feel confident that their food supply is protected just as our farmers and ranchers deserve safe and stable business. Unfortunately these cuts went ahead and undetected E. coli contamination at the XL Foods facility in Brooks, Alb., and led to the largest meat recall in Canadian history, spanning all the provinces and territories, plus 41 U.S. states. Alarmingly, the outbreak was first detected

by U.S. food inspectors, not CFIA, and it took over two weeks for the first recall to be issued. At least 10 people have fallen ill. Conservative messaging that everything is fine is cold comfort to those who are sick or were exposed to E coli. Canadians expected the government to heed the lessons of the 2008 listeriosis crisis, which left 22 dead and 35 others gravely ill. Yet the comprehensive audit of our food safety system recommended by an independent review has yet to occur four years later. Not only a terrible human tragedy, this may turn out to be the worst crisis in our beef industry since the discovery of BSE, or mad cow disease in 2003, which led to an im-

mediate worldwide ban on all Canadian beef exports. Our cattlemen and food processors are at risk of another financial body blow, yet the Conservatives have just cut farm risk management programs, Agri Stability and Agri Invest. Why is Mr. Zimmer cutting support for farmers in crisis? Why is he supporting cuts that remove vital resources from food safety professionals and creating a space where the industry is responsible for more and more of its self-regulation? Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy. Liberals support our scientists and professionals who are on the front line of food safety and call on Mr. Zimmer to do the same.

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have gone into the planning of the Gateway pipeline route. I’d like to tell you now about another largely untold piece of the Gateway pipeline story — and that’s all the work we’ve done on pipeline integrity in order to prevent a spill.

vibration level, and several forms of leak detection technology.

Recently, we announced a series of safety enhancements that push Gateway far beyond the stringent standards of the pipeline industry. Put simply, they make what was already a very safe project even safer.

We’ll also be fitting the pipeline with dual leak-detection analysis systems. That means two entirely different means of highly accurate data analysis along the route, giving us a computerized model of pipeline flow, with information constantly being captured, updated, and monitored.

To begin with, the overall wall thickness of the oil pipeline will be increased by 19 per cent, and the condensate pipeline by 14 per cent. For water crossings such as major tributaries to the Fraser, Skeena, and Kitimat Rivers, that number will be bumped up by another 10 to 20 per cent. During the construction phase, we’ll ensure serious quality control during fabrication, ultrasonic or radiographic testing of every weld, hydrotesting and extra care in the backfill process. All of our remote pump stations along the route will be staffed 24/7. That means an extra level of security — with on-site personnel, in addition to remote control-centre operators, keeping tabs on video security

We’ll be making more in-line inspection surveys across the entire system — at a minimum of 50 per cent above current standards — plus full biweekly air patrols.

As a British Columbian, I know how seriously you value this strikingly beautiful province. I do too — and I have every confidence that Gateway’s pipeline integrity measures will keep it that way.

Janet Holder Executive Vice President Western Access Enbridge Inc.

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Strict marine safety standards will ensure we respect our neighbours above, around and below us.

Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added specific safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.

Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…

Qualified BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters. Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualified BC Coast Pilots.

Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.

Powerful tugboats will escort tankers… Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…

Tugboats have been shown to significantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers. All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.

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For increased safety and sure guidance, additional radar systems and navigational aids, such as beacons, buoys and lights, will be installed throughout the routes. This will not only improve safety for tankers, but for all marine traffic on the north coast.

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Small Business Week Premier Christy Clark released the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week. “Small business is what drives the provincial economy and it is the backbone of a strong local economy in every corner of the province. Small businesses represent 98 per cent of all businesses in our province. They employ over one million people - that’s 57 per cent of all private sector jobs in the province and the second-highest rate in the country. “October 15, 2012 - October 19, 2012 is Small Business Week in B.C. Small business owners often work long hours and make great sacriﬁces to ensure the success of their companies. Many of these businesses are family-owned and

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operated, and one of the most important products of a small business is the positive effect they have in their communities by providing jobs. “As countries around the world struggle economically, British Columbia is using its position of strength to defend and create jobs in every community. “The entrepreneurial drive and spirit are hallmarks of our B.C. culture, and this month we recognize those qualities and the work small business owners do to help us build a stronger British Columbia.”

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Meeting customer needs

Listening It’s amazing what you can learn when you listen to your customers — that means really listening to what he’s saying and valuing it. Not only will he tell

Try to employ the principles of “active” listening even if you’re on the phone: Focus your attention on your customer, lean forward slightly to indicate that you’re interested, and take notes if it’s appropriate to do so. Perhaps summarize the key ideas to indicate that you’ve not only heard, but also absorbed what’s been said and

ask questions to help the customer expand on what she’s saying. Anticipating Needs Listening to your customers can help you anticipate needs that they’re either unaware of or not expecting you to fill. Say, for example, that you operate an auto repair shop. Continued on page 14 next page

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Setting Regular Hours Based on your business, your customers, and even your suppliers (if you’re a florist, for example, and need to take delivery of perishable items), there’s likely a natural timetable for your business to be open or for you to be at your desk. You may be working on your own, but your work schedule will still be influenced by those other factors. The key is to be predictable. Even if you’re operating part-time, your customers should always know when they can find you. If they have to chase you down or leave several messages before you get back to them, you’ll lose their business. Setting regular hours has an added benefit: It lets your customers know when you’re not available too. This makes it much easier to establish those much-needed boundaries between your home business and your home life.

you what his needs are, but your approach will send the message that you respect his opinions and appreciate his time.

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As you consider the best way to run your business dayto-day, start by considering the needs of your customers. What time of day will they expect to interact with you? Will keeping your business open only on weekends work for them? The answer, of course, depends on your business. If you’re a contractor, plumber, or electrician, you may be able to establish regular daily work hours, but — depending on the project’s deadline — you may have to work some evenings and weekends as well. Your customers may also expect you to be available on a twenty-four-hour basis in case of emergencies. It’s tempting to keep a home-based business open long hours, but you’ll be fresher, more creative, and happier if you limit those hours.

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Your customers bring their vehicles to you with the expectation that you’ll repair them. Perhaps you’re chatting with a customer one morning, and she mentions that one of her concerns is breaking down after hours. Perhaps this is an opportunity for you to anticipate this customer’s needs. If her vehicle breaks down after hours, and she doesn’t have some kind of auto club membership, she’ll need to phone a tow truck. Maybe, you have a windshield sticker or a travel coffee mug printed with your “24-hour phone response line,” and you’ve set up an agreement with a local towing company to give your customers a break on the price of a tow. If a customer breaks down, she calls you, and you call out the tow truck, which then tows the vehicle to your shop for repair. In many cases, when you anticipate a customer need, you’re actually finding new and creative ways

to help retain your customers — either through the provision of new goods and services that are related to your existing ones or through adding value to those existing products. Making Promises It should go without saying that if you make a promise to a customer, you need to keep it. However, businesses break this rule all the time. Perhaps a contractor promises to phone a customer back with an estimate within twenty-four hours, but instead he never calls. Perhaps a retail shop owner promises to call a customer when new stock comes in, but in the rush of activity, the promised phone call is forgotten. When you make a promise, first ensure that it’s one that you can keep. Then make a note of it, so that you don’t forget. And if you get busy, the stock doesn’t come in, or you’re not able to keep the promise for whatever reason, at least call the customer to explain. She’ll likely understand and will appreciate that you took the time to let her know.

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Eight rules for good customer service Good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. You can offer promotions and slash prices to bring in as many new customers as you want, but unless you can get some of those customers to come back, your business won’t be profitable for long. Good customer service is all about bringing customers back. And about sending them away happy - happy enough to pass positive feedback about your business along to others, who may then try the product or service you offer for themselves and in their turn become repeat customers. If you’re a good salesperson, you can sell anything to anyone once. But it will be your approach to customer service that determines whether or not you’ll ever be able to sell that person anything else. The essence of good customer service is forming a relationship with customers – a relationship that that individual customer feels that he would like to pursue. How do you go about forming such a relationship? By remembering the one true secret of good customer service and acting accordingly; “You will be judged by what you do, not what you say.” I know this verges on the kind of statement that’s often seen on a sampler, but providing good customer service IS a simple thing. If you truly want to have good customer service, all you have to do is ensure that your business consistently does these things: 1) Answer phone.

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Get call forwarding. Or an answering service. Hire staff if you need to. But make sure that someone is picking up the phone when someone calls your business. (Notice I say “someone”. People who call want to talk to a live person, not a fake “recorded

robot”.) For more on answering the phone, see How to Answer the Phone Properly. 2) Don’t make promises unless you will keep them. Not plan to keep them. Will keep them. Reliability is one of the keys to any good relationship, and good customer service is no exception. If you say, “Your new bedroom furniture will be delivered on Tuesday”, make sure it is delivered on Tuesday. Otherwise, don’t say it. The same rule applies to client appointments, deadlines, etc.. Think before you give any promise - because nothing annoys customers more than a broken one. 3) Listen to your customers. Is there anything more exasperating than telling someone what you want or what your problem is and then discovering that that person hasn’t been paying attention and needs to have it explained again? From a customer’s point of view, I doubt it. Can the sales pitches and the product babble.

Let your customer talk and show him that you are listening by making the appropriate responses, such as suggesting how to solve the problem. 4) Deal with complaints. No one likes hearing complaints, and many of us have developed a reflex shrug, saying, “You can’t please all the people all the time”. Maybe not, but if you give the complaint your attention, you may be able to please this one person this one time - and position your business to reap the benefits of good customer service. 5) Be helpful - even if there’s no immediate profit in it. The other day I popped into a local watch shop because I had lost the small piece that clips the pieces of my watch band together. When I explained the problem, the proprietor said that he thought he might have one lying around. He found it, attached it to my watch band – and charged me nothing! Where do you think I’ll go when I need a new watch band or even a new watch?

And how many people do you think I’ve told this story to? 6) Train your staff (if you have any) to be always helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. Do it yourself or hire someone to train them. Talk to them about good customer service and what it is (and isn’t) regularly. (Good Customer Service: How to Help a Customer explains the basics of ensuring positive staff-customer interactions.) Most importantly, give every member of your staff enough information and power to make those small customerpleasing decisions, so he never has to say, “I don’t know, but so-andso will be back at...”

vide good customer service, take it. They may not say so to you, but people notice when people make an extra effort and will tell other people. 8) Throw in something extra. Whether it’s a coupon for a future discount, additional in-

appreciated. If you apply these eight simple rules consistently, your business will become known for its good customer service. And the best part? The irony of good customer service is that over time it will bring in more new customers than promotions and price slashing ever did!

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Renovations planned for St. John Hospital Submitted St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof will undergo $5 million in renovations to be completed in 2014. Funding for the renovations is from the Province of B.C., Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District and Northern Health. The renovations focus on the emergency department including a separate waiting room for families of patients in emergency care. The entrance for emergency will also be relocated to provide the hospital's after-hours first point of contact and will improve patient services by creating a direct and secure ambulance access to the emergency department. “Having an updated emergency department after so many years will facilitate improved service delivery to the public by becoming more functional, better organized, and offering more privacy. I look forward to working in the new space,” said Dr. Davy Dhillion, a physician in Vanderhoof. Other plans for the renovation project include relocation of the hospital’s main entrance, improvements to the reception and admitting counter, and installation of proper ventilation and cooling systems in the laboratory and emergency department. The current St. John Hospital was completed in 1974. Services at the facility include emergency treatment, labour and delivery, x-ray and ultrasound, minor orthopedic and general surgeries, in-patient recreation and physiotherapy, along with 24 acute care beds. The St. John Hospital serves over 5,000 people in the Vanderhoof area plus the surrounding communities of Lakes and Omineca. “The St. John Hospital is a cornerstone in the community of Vanderhoof and Omineca region,” said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.

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puses in both communities. Sandstrom said it has been a rewarding experience A leader in the mining working with CNC. industry was recognized “CNC is a hidden gem,” Thursday for his important, said Sandstrom. long-standing partnership “College employees with the College of New have new ideas and a colCaledonia (CNC). laborative approach and John Sandstrom, from they embrace them. It’s not Mount Milligan Mine, rejust about Mt. Milligan, it’s ceived an Industry Partner about being part of the comAward during CNC’s recent President’s Industry Coun- From left, Catherine Wishart, CNC vice munity.” president of community and student CNC’s first Industry Partcil meeting. “John has embraced the services, John Sandstrom, superinten- ner Awards were presented college’s Mining Industry dent, training and development for Mt. in 2005 to industry leaders Certificate and supports stu- Milligan Mine, and Ann McCormick, su- who have a multi-year histodents through their course pervisor, CNC Fort St. James Campus. ry of providing various types Photo by Andrea Johnson work,” said Catherine Wisof support to the college, gohart, CNC vice president of ing above and beyond typi“John has been working closecommunity & student services. ly with CNC and all community cal partnerships. “We are privileged to have John partners, providing creative trainIndividuals are recognized working with us and the commu- ing solutions, not only to employ- for providing additional support nities as we provide much-needed ees but for potential employees in to the college’s industry-related training for the mining industry.” projects or programs; being parthe mining sector,” Wishart said. Sandstrom is the superintenThe Mt. Milligan copper-gold ticularly creative in supporting dent of training and development mine is located 155 km northwest CNC’s industry-related trainfor Mt. Milligan, which is owned of Prince George, between the ing; and willingly sharing their by Thompson Creek Metals and communities of Fort St. James knowledge and skills to support based in Fort St. James. and Mackenzie. CNC has cam- students’ success.

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Operations Team Growing as Mine Moves Towards Production October 17, 2012 – Efforts to recruit close to 400 people to operate the Mount Milligan mine are well underway with over 150 positions now filled. Like many mining companies, Thompson Creek Metals has faced challenges finding qualified candidates but believes that investing in local training programs is one way to address the skilled labour shortage. In October, the College of New Caledonia launched a new program developed in partnership with Thompson Creek Metals. The 16-week mill operator course, being offered again in January 2013, will provide training for positions in the processing plants of mines such as Endako, at Fraser Lake, and Mount Milligan, where sophisticated equipment requires a new skill set. The processing plant at Mount Milligan will be built around a 40’ SemiAutogenous Grinding (SAG) mill. When the mine begins

operations in the third quarter of 2013, the SAG mill at Mount Milligan will be one of only six of its kind in the world and the largest in North America. In addition to jobs in the processing plant, there are current openings for administrative staff, mine engineers, maintenance personnel, lab technicians, equipment operators and other careers. All jobs and opportunities at Mount Milligan are posted on the project website www. mtmilligan.com,which has recently been updated to support recruitment efforts. Visit us on line to access project information, and consider job postings. Visitors to the web site can also view new video featuring members of the Mount Milligan environment team, and hear them talk about the work underway to protect the area around the mining operations To date, more than 70 per cent of employees hired for the Mount Milligan operations

team come from the local socio-economic region, an area that stretches from Burns Lake to Prince George, and from Fort St. James to Mackenzie. Some people grew up in the area, some have returned to their home communities and some are new to the region but have settled in the local communities. Jobs postings can also be found in the Thompson Creek offices in Fort St. James and Mackenzie and in local employment centres. Office hours are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Visit us in Mackenzie at 577 Skeena Drive (250 997 8800) or in Fort St. James, 132 – 250 Stuart Drive East (250 996 0066). The Mount Milligan team would like to say thank you to all of the people who participated in our summer tour program. More than 350 people toured the site and feedback from the tours was very positive. We look forward to offering a similar program next year.

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Experienced industrial supply sales person and counter person and a road sales person needed in Burns Lake. Apply in person with resume at D.T.U. Atten: Bob or email directo@telus.net, fax: 250-692-3026 or call 250-692-3031. EXPERIENCED Dangle Head Processor Operator needed for the Merritt area. Please call Mat at 250-280-0936 after 6:00 pm. Please fax your resume also to 250-378-6930

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services ERNIE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Restaurant and Pub Edson, Alberta requires line cooks. $13 - $16 per hour. Subsidized housing available. Fax resume to 780-723-3603 ernieos.doug@telus.net

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BETTS Electric Penticton requires an experienced Industrial Controls Tech for our CSA Panel shop. visit www.betts.bc.ca for details. send Resume to resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax 250492-3343

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CERTIFIED AND UNCERTIFIED TEACHER REPLACEMENTS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires 7eacher 5eSlacePeQts (certiÂżeG) Ior the 1 1 school \ear. $ll certiÂżeG 7eacher 5eSlacePeQts Pust suSSl\ Getails aQG GocuPeQtatioQ oI certiÂżcatioQ aQG experience. 7he District is also lookinJ Ior applicants Ior the 7eacher 5eplacePent (uncertiÂżeG) list. ,I \ou haYe attenGeG or are consiGerinJ attenGinJ colleJe or uniYersit\ anG are thinkinJ oI pursuinJ a career in the ÂżelG oI eGucation \ou Pa\ Ee interesteG in ZorkinJ as a 5eplacePent 7eacher in orGer to EecoPe Pore IaPiliar Zith the teachinJ proIession. All Teacher Replacement applicants must complete a *eneral Application Ior TeachinJ Iorm. Application Iorms ma\ Ee oEtaineG Irom the School District 2IÂżce in 9anGerhooI or %urns Lake or Irom ZZZ.sG91.Ec.ca. (Yer\one Zho preYiousl\ ZorkeG Ior the District as a Teacher Replacement (certiÂżeG or uncertiÂżeG) must reappl\ eYer\ \ear. To reappl\ contact Donna %enson at 9 at the %urns Lake ReJional 2IÂżce.

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Mary Camellia Devauld (Bazso-Rak) Granger March 20, 1933 - October 4, 2012 With sadness, the family of Mary announces her passing in Hope, BC. Cool hands and a warm heart have left us to join Ross again. Mary arrived in Vanderhoof in 1954 to nurse at St. John Hospital. Shortly after her arrival she met and married Ross in 1955 in the Hospital Chapel. Mary then became a full time mother, very much committed to her husband, children and the United Church. After Rossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s untimely death, Mary moved to Hope and met and married Lou in 1995. Mary was pre-deceased by her husband Raymond (Ross) Devauld in 1983, sister Elizabeth Turner in 1991. Left with heavy hearts and smiles are her husband Lou Granger, brother Johnny Bazco, sister Helen Williams, Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children Ray (Kim) Devauld, Sandy (Mike) Russell, Pamela (Rick) Penner, Carla (Brent) Holcik, Lana (Mark) VanVeen, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Together Again Funeral services were held at the Pensioners Hall, Hope, BC, October 14, 2012 at 2pm. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes will be laid to rest with Ross at the Vanderhoof Cemetery.

L&M Lumber Ltd. ~ Nechako Lumber Co. Ltd. Premium Pellet Ltd. ~ Nechako Green Energy Ltd. Currently seeking highly motivated individual to join our administrative team. OfÂżce Assistant to provide general administrative services. Basic Responsibilities/QualiÂżcations may include: â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of Microsoft OfÂżce Suite â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge of basic ofÂżce procedures â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently â&#x20AC;˘ Strong communication skills, written and verbal â&#x20AC;˘ Strong interpersonal skills We are looking for a career oriented individual to Âżll this full time position as soon as possible. Salary and beneÂżts will be disclosed upon interview as well as a full description of duties. Please forward resume to tammy.scott@nechako. com, or deliver to Main ofÂżce, 1241 Hwy 16 West, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Attention: OfÂżce Manager Deadline: Oct. 22nd, 2012

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) ZoulG like to thank all applicants in aGYance Ior their interest hoZeYer onl\ those selecteG Ior an interYieZ Zill Ee contacteG. 3lease IorZarG applications to Rick Pooley Assistant SuperintenGent School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) ReJional 2IÂżce %ox %urns Lake %.&. 9 - 1( Telephone ( ) 9 1 )ax ( ) 9 1

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NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

Trades, Technical

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING FAMILY PRESERVATION WORKER

District of Vanderhoof

FRESH START Nechako Mechanical Ltd

Wanted for Surrey, Kamloops, Calgary & Edmonton

Winter Plow Truck Operators Required

Duties Include: • Maintenance & Repairs • Diagnostics of Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts and Hydraulics • Reporting • Inventory control

Yellowhead Road and Bridge (YRB) is seeking winter plow truck operators for the Fort St. James and Fraser Lake areas. Interested applicants should send their resume to the Fort St. James and/or Fraser Lake AND a copy to the Vanderhoof ofﬁce. Fax: Fort St. James - 250-996-7727 OR: e-mail: larss@yrb.ca Fax: Fraser Lake - 250-699-6909 OR:e-mail: daves@yrb.ca Fax: Vanderhoof - 250-567-3357 OR email: vanderhoof@yrb.ca Applications available at the all yards. For more info contact the Vanderhoof ofﬁce, located at: 545 Spruce Street. Phone: 567-3114

Qualiﬁcations: • Strong command of the English Language • 3rd or 4th year apprentices • Certified journeymen • Driver’s licence • Self-starter We Offer:

• Industry Leading Remuneration • Full Beneﬁts & Pension Plan

Please e-mail resumes: amanda@supersave.ca or Fax: (1)604.534.3811

VANDERHOOF JOB SUMMARY: This program provides services for Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) referred families who have been identified as medium to high risk of out of home placement for their child/children. Typically referred clients have come to the attention of MCFD as a result of child protection issues, whether they are immediate concerns or family support issues. Family Preservation worker provides short term, intensive, in-home service to assist families in reducing risk factors and threats to family and individual well-being. When appropriate, service will also be delivered as group work. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: ❖ A diploma in the human services or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience ❖ At least one year of experience in a similar environment is required for this position ❖ Must demonstrate an understanding of theory, principles and practices in the field ❖ Must have knowledge of child development and age appropriate behaviors ❖ Must possess basic computer skills SALARY: $17.60-20.70 with benefits as per the CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 12) HOURS OF WORK: Full Time START DATE: As soon as possible POSTING DATE: October 3, 2012 CLOSING DATE: Until filled Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job positing number: Via email: dscoular@nvcss.ca Fax: 250-567-3939 Mail: Danny Scoular, Program Manager Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC VOJ 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

2012/2013 Winter Maintenance Operations Hired Equipment List Snow Hauling

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The District of Vanderhoof is soliciting interest from local contractors who would like to be included on our municipal hired equipment list for the 2012/13 winter season to haul snow, on an as needed basis, from municipal thoroughfares to approved dump sites located within municipal boundaries. Truck requirements: ● Minimum 10 cubic yard box ● Tall side boards consisting of 3/4 inch plywood (minimum) ● Side boards minimum 4 feet above box on off-side The District of Vanderhoof offers blue book rates. Contractors must be available to respond on short notice. Contractors must provide contact numbers where they can be reached 24/7. Please indicate your interest in writing to the following address: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 In your written submission, please provide a detailed listing of available equipment and their availability to be placed into operation. Direct all inquiries regarding this Hired Equipment Request to: Attention: Paul R. Carver, Superintendent of Public Works Ian Leslie, Public Works Foreman

VANDERHOOF AND AREA BUSINESS DIRECTORY PELLET STOVES PELLET STOVE SERVICES ■ REPAIRS

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Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Small Ads work! Homes for Rent 6 bdrm house for rent in Endako. + self-contained in-law suit on the main floor. Full basement, f/s w/d , natural gas + wood heat. Large shop + 2 car garage. $900/mo + utilities + damage deposit. 6 mo. lease. Pet friendly. More info call 250-699-8302 or email bjgreig@hotmail.ca FOR RENT 2 bedroom trailer/w addition in town on its own lot. Avail Nov 1/12, ref.req $575 Ph# 778 634-3633

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Vehicle Wanted WE BUY All Cars! Not, we will Cars/Trucks/Vans. Car today with Phone call to: 8647.

Running or buy it! Sell Any One Free 1-800-551-

Legal Notices Nechako View Senior Citizens Home Society is accepting tenders for snow clearing and snow removal from our grounds located at 241 Northside Road, Vanderhoof, BC. For further information please contact: Dave Flegal at 250-567-2297 or Art Flaterud at 250-567-4525 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS BRIAN DUNN, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law ﬁrm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 25th day of November, 2012 after which date the claims ﬁled may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0293 Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments from $540 per month

250-567-4208 Brand new, spacious, one bedroom basement apartment, convenient location. Ground level entrance. Includes 5 appliances, hydro, heat, sewer, water, garbage pickup, cable, and parking. Ideal for single adult. No smoking. No pets. Rent $800 per month. Available Nov 1 Call 250-567-2156 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Please be advised that Tachick Forest Farms Ltd. (estate of John Bruce Hill) is proposing to remove 577.8 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0293 located in the vicinity of; kilometre 14 mark on the Kluskus Forest Service Road (325.5 ha.); Lily Lake Road (127.2 ha.), and; Goldie Road (125.1 ha.). Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Peakterm Consulting Ltd. (ATTN: Peet Vahi) by Wednesday November 14, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Peakterm Consulting Ltd at Box 2054, Vanderhoof B.C. V0J3A0 or by phoning 250-567-2589 during normal business hours.

Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the District of Vanderhoof intends to adopt District of Vanderhoof Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1122, 2012 at the Council meeting to be held on Monday, October 22, 2012. The following lands and improvements are exempt from taxation for the calendar year 2013 Estimated Estimated 2012 2013 2014 Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption (a) the improvements classiﬁed by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 6 and excluding the land and improvements classiﬁed by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Exhibition, recorded as Folio 3590.020 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP45233, Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, exc Bay A (Folio 3590.023), approximately 40 acres. (b) the improvements, leased to and occupied by the Vanderhoof Flying Club, recorded as Folio 3590.010 and legally described as Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District; portion of Airport, approximately .34 acres. (c) the land and improvements owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Sporting Association, recorded as Folio 4310.010 and legally described as Block A, Part S/W ¼ Section 13, Township 12, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, Club House and Shooting Range, approximately 58.1 acres.

Estimated 2015 Tax Exemption

$8,708

$8,883

$9,060

$9,241

$1,655

$1,689

$1,722

$1,757

$1,537

$1,568

$1,599

$1,631

$4,647

$4,740

$4,834

$5,679

$5,792

$5,908

$1,304

$1,330

$1,357

$782

$798

$814

$380

$387

$395

$1,466

$1,496

$1,526

$585

$597

$609

$229

$233

$238

$581

$593

$605

$425

$434

$443

$780

$795

$811

$211

$215

$220

$3,206

$3,270

$3,335

$667

$680

$694

$2,459

$2,508

$2,558

$1,766

$1,802

$1,838

$2,465

$2,514

$2,565

$6,780

$6,916

$7,054

$506

$516

$527

$79

$81

$82

(d) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Curling Club, recorded as Folio 490.810 and legally described as Lot B, Plan 7339, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $4,556 (e) the land and improvements owned by the District of Vanderhoof and occupied by the Vanderhoof & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the District of Vanderhoof recorded as Folio 505.600 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP41898, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $5,567 (f) the land and improvements owned by the Manse Board of the Presbyterian Church, documented as Folio 274.015 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 7530, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $1,279 (g) the land and improvements owned by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, documented as Folio 275.000 and legally described as Lots 1 - 3, Block A, Plan 1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $767 (h) the land and improvements owned by Rodney L. Emel (Trustee), Robert A Matthews (Trustee) and Gary R. Goodwin (Trustee), documented as Folio 482.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43814, Section 4, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $372 (i) the land and improvements owned by the Gospel Chapel, documented as Folio 490.663 and legally described as Parcel A, Plan 7586, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP12827. $1,438 (j) the land and improvements owned by the Anglican Synod Diocese Caledonia, documented as Folio 361.505 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43498, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $574 (k) the land and improvements owned by the Trustees of Congregation of Vanderhoof Lutheran Church, documented as Folio 301.501 and legally described as Lots 18 -19, Block 2, Plan 1325, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $224 (l) the land and improvements owned by the B C Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, documented as Folio 512.030 and legally described as Lot A, Plan 11460, Section 3, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $570 (m) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Mennonite Messianic Mission of the E. Pennsylvania Mennonite Church documented as Folio 600.300 and legally described as Lot C, Plan 7033, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $417 (n) the land and improvements owned by the B C Corp 7th Day Adventist Church, documented as Folio 600.140 and legally described as Lot 5, Plan 7114, Section 32, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $765 (o) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 but excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Northside Mennonite Church, documented as Folio 3731.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP14307, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $207 (p) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3589.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP 13185, Section 16, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $3,143 (q) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 8 owned by the United Pentecostal Church of BC, documented as Folio 600.780 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 9397, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $654 (r) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., documented as Folio 492.050 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 11376, Section 09, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,411 (s) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 owned by Nechako Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3705.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 10291, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $1,732 (t) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.035 and legally described as Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,417 (u) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.040 and legally described as Lot 8, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $6,647 (v) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4303.000 and legally described as Part SW1/4, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan 3274 and EXC Pl 8097, 10306 and 11237 $496 (w) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4304.000 and legally described as Lots 1 to 3, Plan 3274, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $78

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solely because she enjoys spending time with the younger skaters and helping them improve. “As with any sport, it’s a total personal development thing,” said Mike. “It has let her become a better, more well-rounded person. Especially the coaching. It has given her new skills.” As Maddison continues volunteering with the club, her goal of participating in grand Olympic events has waned some, mainly because of the intense daily training regimen that aspiring Olympians must adhere to. More important to Fantillo is teaching the younger skaters, many of whom she has befriended over the years. As Maddison can appreciate, the club’s programs for children tend to emphasize fun rather than serious skills training. But in the past, Maddison was able to combine both successfully, hiding physical aspects in various games that appealed to the younger skater. “They don’t really know that they’re learning it,” Maddison said of the kids she has taught in the past. “Because, after a while, it gets kind of boring just skating back and forth.”

Cameron Ginn Omineca Express For Maddison Fantillo, the rewards of teaching are more important than the thrill of competition. Last year, Maddison, a resident of Vanderhoof, attended the long-track speed skating camp at the Pomeroy Sports Centre in Fort St. John. Under the coaching of former Olympic athletes, Maddison learned different techniques to skate faster and more efficiently. The camp has served as a launching point for Maddison and other members of the Nechako Lakes Speed Skating Club who are preparing to compete in the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. Although she hopes to participate in the games, Maddison has been devoting her spare time to other things these days. “Maddie’s focus over the past couple years has actually been on passing her skills onto the younger ones,” said Mike Fantillo, Maddison’s father. For about three years, Maddison has been teaching kids how to speed skate. Although the club gave her some free swag in exchange for her assistance, Maddison volunteers

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