Coast Mountain News, May 10, 2012

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Festival of the Arts

Vol. 28 | No. 10 Thursday,May 10, 2012

Serving the Bella Coola Valleyy and the Chilcotin

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Michael Wigle photo

Eagles are nesting, cottonwoods are budding, and the weather is wavering between sunny, windy, and rainy. Spring is in full swing!

Airport dike project update STEPHEN WAUGH, CCRD EMERGENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR The Central Coast Regional District is continuing to move forward with the processes required to perform critical upgrades to the Bella Coola Airport Dike. While there are 30 recognized flood hazard conditions in the Bella Coola Valley, the airport dike is a

high priority for upgrading considering that it failed in two places during the 2010 flood.

Protecting this key piece of transportation infrastructure is considered crucial during flood events, as most often the highway is closed due to washout or landslide. Several more critical flood protection projects are being considered by the CCRD but the airport

was the only one that met the federal and provincial funding guidelines.

Earlier this year, the CCRD received approval of funds from the federal and provincial governments to repair the flood-protection structures at the Bella Coola Airport. This also includes constructing an extension to the bottom end of the dike to better protect the entire runway.

The regional district is required to contribute onethird of the capital costs towards this project and must undertake a number of processes prior to the project commencing. The most significant process involves the CCRD establishing a service area to administer a ‘diking authority’ for the purposes of modifying and subsequently maintaining the structure. At

this time, the diking authority would have responsibility for the airport protective structures only. No other dikes are being addressed under this current funding package.

The establishment of a service area requires elector assent and the CCRD administration is proceeding with the initiative to engage local SEE DIKE ON PAGE 3

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Soupbone Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church

Sunday Communion Service 10:30AM Monthly Mass Saturday Evening 6:00PM Call Susan to con¿rm 250-799-5618

Rock/funk/blues band from Williams Lake Saturday, May 12, 8:30 pm - 1:00 am Advance tickets only $10 Available at Shop Easy and Kopas Community bus available after the event Come on out and party!

Denny Island Airport Commission Invitation to Tender:

Crack Sealing Runway

Bowls, vases, tea pots and more!

All persons that pay for the use of the Harbour facilities are automatically members of BCHA. Interested persons from the community can also be members of BCHA for an annual fee of $10.00.

Your account or membership fee must be current by May 10, 2012 in order to have voting power.

There are two positions up for election this year…

Nominations for these positions will be accepted at the meeting.

Come and take part in ensuring a great future for our harbour.

Bella Coola Adventist Academy Offers a Christian Learning Environment for Grades K - 9 Grades 10 - 12 Distance Learning through West Coast Adventist School Principal Rob Parker 799 5910

Gifts you can’t find anywhere else!

Why not a Gift Certificate?

C.E. Centre (United Church basement on the corner of Cliff Street and Burke)

Church Service 11 am

Creekside Studio Gallery

Closes: 4:00pm Thursday May 31, 2012 Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:30 PM

Saturday Service Song & Bible Study For Adults & Children 9:30 am Sabbath School Program 10 am Bible Study

A big DOMO to you all, Stewarts, J & K

For her special day, give Mom a unique, handcrafted piece of pottery, a fused class pendant, a suncatcher or glass candle cup.

Annual General Meeting

Bella Coola Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Stewarts would like to lay a trailer load of thanks on the Watts family and the Hatchery for making water available during the absence of our pump house due to that interesting and educational flood that visited us last year. Also to Gordon Gibbs who found our pump hiding in the river and got us hooked up again.

To receive a tender package contact: Denny Island Airport Commission C/o CCRD 626 Cliff St. Bella Coola BC Ph 250-799-5291 Email info@ccrd-bc.ca

BELLA COOLA HARBOUR AUTHORITY

Emmanuel Church Bella Coola Sunday Service 7pm

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Regular hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 - 6:00 or by appointment Phone: (250) 982-2735 Across from the Saloompt turnoff, 2 km above Hagensborg

Bob and family would like to thank everyone for making his 90th birthday a huge success. Thank you to the ones that had to travel from Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Parksville, and through the Chilcotin.

Thank you to those that decorated Lobelco Hall, those that helped with food, and all the musicians. A big thank-you to all.

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Call us at 250-982-2696

Wednesday, May 16th 10 am - 12 noon @ BCE For all 3 - 4 year olds with a parent or caregiver An Event to get your child school-ready!

VIRL is the 9th largest public library system with over 300 employees and serves more than 410,000 people on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Mainland Coast through 38 branch libraries and a Virtual Branch.

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property owners in this regard.

The regional district has received proposals from three prominent engineering firms to provide the design and

construction supervision of the dike project. These proposals are currently being reviewed and a decision as to which firm is offering the best package is expected soon.

The design process is the first stage of

the project as this will provide an accurate estimate of the overall budget costs. These will then be calculated to reflect the cost to the regional district and local electors so that the CCRD can bring this informa-

tion to the public. In doing so, local electors will have the opportunity to vote on this initiative in a public referendum.

In addition, a by-law to authorize borrowing funds will also be presented for electoral consent.

If the majority of electors approve the proposed by-laws, then the project will move forward and likely be finished sometime in 2013. If the referendum fails, then the project fails and the local government will have

to return the 2.3 million dollar grant to the provincial and federal governments. There are no other projects that this funding can be used for at this time as it was earmarked specifically for the airport project.

More information will be provided to the public once this becomes available. Anyone having specific questions regarding this project can call Steve Waugh at the CCRD office at (250) 7995291.

Acwsalcta School holds healing workshop LILLIAN JONES Acwsalcta School hosted a one week workshop for all high school students and high school teachers. Facilitator Mike James performed a variety of activities; for example, he began and ended the week with a sweat lodge ceremony from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM The workshop topics were chosen by students, for students. The week was healing for students and teachers. For more information on what Mike James offers, please visit: www. aahngp.com.

A team of students waiting to begin a game of basketball with a very small ball

Ron Mayo May 16, 1920 – February 17, 2012 A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at the Legion Saturday, May 26 1 – 3 p.m.

Refreshments and showings of some of Ron’s fabulous bird, wildlife and natural history videos EVERYONE WELCOME

Luke (T.A.), Geoff (P.E. teacher), Eddie, and Clayton going after the ball

For further information, contact Joan Sawicki at 250-982-2295

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Festival of the Arts showcases youth talent CHRISTINA BOUCHER

On April 25 and 26, students from all the

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that International Forest Products Limited of Campbell River, BC, intends to make an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island Central Coast for a Foreshore License of Occupation – Industrial, Log Handling (Six Sites), File Number 1413669, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Labouchere Channel near Bella Coola.

For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Cyndy Grant, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill, BC V0N2R0, Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca OR Peter Strickland, International Forest Products Limited, 1250 Ironwood St., Campbell River V9W 6H5 or Peter.Strickland@interfor.com.

The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from May 10, 2012. Comments will be received until June 10, 2012. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

Valley schools came together to participate in a showcase of drama, musicianship, dance, singing, and spoken word performance. The Festival participants were evaluated by visiting adjudicator Annette Coffin, who offered constructive criticism on the performances.

The first day of the Festival saw dramatic performance from SAMS teacher Mr. Barnes Grade 6/7 and Grade 8/9 Drama classes. A hit with the crowd was the innovative shadowacting interpretation of “Where the Wild Things Are.” Also performing Wednesday morning was SAMS teacher Mr. Dishkin’s Elementary School and Secondary School Junior Bands.

On the Wednesday afternoon, students of various instructors performed on piano and other instruments.

On Thursday morning, several groups performed traditional dance (including tap and jazz) as well as creative dance routines. From Acwsalcta School, Ms. Jay’s Elementary Choir sang the “Body Part Boogie” and “The Ants Go Marching.”

Ms. Jay’s Instrumental Ensemble group displayed their skills on the ukelele.

Also on Thursday morning from BCE were Choral Speaking

The members of Acwsalcta School Elementary Choir wave to their families in the crowd before they begin

BCE Grades 2 and 3 students receive feedback on their Choral Speaking from adjudicator Annette Coffin groups from Mrs. Doiron (Kindergarten), Mrs. Price (Grade 1), and Ms. Fraser (Grades 2 and 3). Seventeen students from BCE also performed spoken poetry, solo or in a pair.

On Thursday afternoon, the Bella Coola Adventist School band was directed by

Mr. Parker, and the SAMS Senior Band was directed by Mr. Dishkin.

Adjudicator Coffin comments on the value of arts in youth education: “There’s nothing better than music to bring people together as one. You’re standing in the same place at

Creative Dance participants Luke Bittner and Haydn Nygaard show their skills!

the same time, breathing the same air, and it comes across as one voice.”

The 2012 Festival of the Arts was sponsored by the Bella Coola Valley Arts Council, the Bella Coola Valley Awards Foundation, School District #49 and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Members of this Creative Dance group included Anuxum Sandoval, Cela Jones, Niamh Cearnaigh, Leland Dester, Raechelle Mack-Harvey, and Lauren Harris

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The Festival committee members are Heather Ross, John Morton, Beth Jay and Steve Dishkin. MC Steve Dishkin was quick to offer a special acknowledgement to Heather Ross for her exceptional contribution to the organization of the Festival events.

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STAFF: Editor: Christina Boucher Contributors: Lillian Jones, Stephen Waugh Consultant: Angela Hall

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New working group formed to address flooding concerns CHRISTINA BOUCHER A group of concerned community members residing in the Nusatsum area of the Bella Coola Valley have organized a working group to provide a focus for discussion and action on the topic of the effects of flooding in the Nusatsum area.

The Nusatsum Working Group (NWG) canvassed residents earlier in the year and held meetings on March 31 and April 15. The purpose of the NWG is to provide a forum within which property owners and residents of the area known as Nusatsum - Glacier View can pro-actively focus on issues relating to flooding of the Nusatsum and Bella Coola rivers and on the potential for interruption of access to Highway 20 during high water events.

The NWG invites all residents of the affected area to attend

meetings and participate in the organization.

The NWG area is from the south side of Mackenzie Hwy 20 at Gross Road to Coho Corner and north along Saloompt Road to the true right bank of the Bella Coola River at the Bailey Bridge then up the Bella Coola River to the Highway 20 Bridge at Noosgulch and includes all watersheds to the north and south of the Bella Coola River between the aforementioned points on Highway 20 and on Saloompt Road.

There are an estimated 220 property owners and a total population of more than 400 in this area.

At the April 15 meeting of the NWG, the group was formally organized as a non-political, noncommercial entity.

Short-term goals established include obtaining information relevant to obtaining permits for property

improvements and handling debris in the waterways, as well as investigating cost sharing of potential projects, wholesale purchasing of materials and services, and proposals from engineering consultations and mapping for the Nusatsum area.

Long term goals of the group include dealing with all aspects of the effects of flood events in the Nusatsum and Bella Coola rivers, and to obtain and raise funds for woody debris removal and the construction of viable engineered channels in the Nusatsum River fan.

The NWG will hold a meeting that is open to interested residents on May 10 at 7 pm at Room 204 in SAMS. The meeting agenda will include the monthly executive report regarding the progress of work projects as well as motions to start investigating the mid to long term operational objectives

Congratulations on 30 years

and costs.

NWG Director Marc Hedges comments on the current NWG progress: “A letter to the provincial government (Hon. Shirley Bond) was drafted regarding the liaison between the different agencies and Ministries in support of the efforts of the Central Coast Regional District (CCRD) and the Flood Response Advisory Committee (FRAC).

“I have requested a meeting to deal with key issues with the administrative staff of CCRD and hope to meet soon. In the

meantime, we have been communicating informally on various related matters. An update will be provided immediately following the NWG May 10 meeting.

“The long term plan has to provide ways, through commercial enterprise, to sustain the ongoing maintenance issues associated with bed load.

“We have spoken with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regarding the permits for work on private

properties and in the rivers. We plan to assist the CCRD in any way we can and appreciate their expertise, experience, and willingness to help our group.

“We have members working on the possible approaches for funding the group’s present programme.

We have added an additional work project involving the Mill Creek area on Saloompt Rd. and an update on the members’ progress will be presented at the May 10 meeting.

“All items in the NWG’s present

work plan require very specific action.

Information gathering aspects of the programme are virtually complete. The present work is being done by the five committee members with assistance from several other NWG members.”

The NWG Board of Directors are: Marc Hedges (Chair) Leonard Kozak, Albert Rockl, Chris Carlson, and Colin McMillan (Secretary-Treasurer).

Requests for more information about the group can be directed to Marc Hedges at nwg@belco.bc.ca.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW No. 400 NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 400 on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 7:00pm Bella Coola Airport Terminal Building Upstairs Meeting Room Applicant:

Stephen & Cheryl Waugh/Suntree Guest Cottages

Purpose of Bylaw No. 400: To amend the Bella Coola Zoning Bylaw by rezoning the property 3825 Hammer Road, Hagensborg, as shown on the map below, more fully described as the North East ¼ of the North West ¼ of Section 21, Township 6, Range 3, Coast District to allow traveller accommodation use as a permitted use within the R-1 (Large Holdings) zone for the Suntree property only.

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person at the Public Hearing or by written submission.

Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

A copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the Regional District office, 626 Cliff Street, Bella Coola on regular business days (Tuesday to Friday) between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from Thursday, May 10th to Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 inclusive.

Hammer Rd Highway 20

Hammer Rd

Subject Property

On April 18, 2012 Bella Coola Valley resident Heather Ross was presented with a plaque commemorating 30 years of service with BC Ambulance by Superintendent Bob Alexander.

Congratulations to Heather, and thank you for your many years of service to the community.

Schedule 1 to Bylaw 400 Chief Administrative Officer Central Coast Regional District

Rezoning to allow traveller accommodation use in R-1 Suntree property only May 10, 2012

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Children of the Street Society visits Bella Coola CHRISTINA BOUCHER ‘It can happen to anyone’ – this was the name of the workshop conducted by Children of the Street Society (COS) on April 20 at SAMS. The purpose of the workshop was to increase awareness of the risk factors associated with sexual exploitation of youth, and to provide educational tools to prevent exploitation from occurring.

Sexual exploitation is a serious threat to youth across BC and Canada. The average age of a male or female young person being exploited is 13 to 15 years old. Youth that have been kicked out of home are at especially high risk.

One in four exploited youth admit to being sexually abused by relative or caregiver.

A third to a half of all reported sexually exploited youth are Aboriginal.

The COS was incor-

porated in 1995 with a mandate to increase public awareness through education and early intervention strategies to prevent sexual exploitation of children and youth, and to support for families and service providers.

They regularly conduct workshops like the one here in the Valley to accomplish a few objectives: to discuss educational tools that can be used in the community, and to increase awareness of the Onyx program. This program provides resources to youth that have been sexually exploited, including connecting with resources in the community, helping to build life skills, connecting the youth with basic needs, and addressing any school issues.

The Onyx Program is a Program through PLEA Community Services and referrals or requests for more information can be

made at onyx@plea. bc.ca or toll free at 1-877-411-7532.

Diane Sowden, Executive Director of COS since its inception in 1995, comments on the mandate of spreading awareness across BC: “In a smaller community like Bella Coola, it often takes several visits into the community to make connections. The people that came to the workshop in April were so pleased that they came. We’ve built some good partnerships. There were parents that were interested in spreading the word.”

An important element of education is first defining what is meant by ‘sexual exploitation.’ Sowden explains: “Because we’re talking about sexual exploitation there is a misconception that this means the sex trade, so one important thing is to define the term

correctly. Sexual exploitation is child abuse. Specifically, it occurs when a child or youth under age of 18 exchanges sexual act for anything - money, drugs and alcohol, food, clothing, or shelter.

“It is sexual exploitation when a child under 18 sends sexual pictures of himself or herself over the Internet – residents of smaller community need to be aware not only of predators in the community, but worldwide, because of the Internet. Internet safety is a huge tool – parent monitoring of who the youth are talking to online.”

Here are practical tips to reduce the chance of online sexual exploitation: 1) Beware of web cam hacking: if your computer is on and you have a built-in webcam, anyone can hack into it. Hackers often send songs or videos to online youth, and when

youth download the files, the hackers have access to the camera device. Youth may be using a laptop to do homework in the bedroom and then leave the computer on and undress. Those images can then end up online.

To prevent webcam hacking, technology (including laptops, Xbox, cell phone, iDevices) should not be in a youth’s bedroom.

Extreme caution should also be used when downloading music or videos – only download from a trusted site.

2) Report online child pornography: A new trend with youth is to send sexual pictures of himself or herself to a new dating partner. This is known as FYEO, or “For your eyes only.” Youth may not understand that when they send that picture, it may be sent to anyone, especially if the dating couple breaks up. In the last 5 years, there has been

a 900% increase in child pornography.

Child pornography is defined as sexual pictures of anyone under the age of 18. You can report online child pornography at www. cytbertip.ca.

3) Parents should discuss online safety with youth: One in five youth aged 10 to 17 years old have sexually solicited online, and 75 percent of those youth don’t tell anybody. Although there are different reasons for this choice, Sowden notes that the youth she talks to report that their biggest fear is if they tell their parents, their technology will be taken away.

For this reason, parents should work with their children to come up with a plan together on how to deal with online solicitation. Youth should know that parents are monitoring their online work.

4) Educate children about how recruit-

ment into the sex trade occurs. Young people who move away from a small community for the first time such as to go to university, are at particular risk for exploitation if they haven’t been taught the risk of recruitment.

Sowden comments, “Youth have to be educated before they leave the community, about partying, being impaired with alcohol and drugs, and how that can lead to making child pornography. This can even happen in bush parties in the home community. There is a huge link between drugs, alcohol, and sexual exploitation.”

Following are some online resources to learn more about preventing sexual exploitation: www.kidsintheknow.ca (aimed at younger children); www.cyberwise.ca, www.safecanada. ca, and www.childrenofthestreet.com.

Bella Coola First Nations K-12 literacy program WHO SAID LITERACY CAN’T BE FUN? EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Literacy Assistant/Computer Lab Supervisor Don‛t let the title fool you…if you‛re looking for a fun job this summer…we‛re looking for you!

We know you‛re here for a good time; not a long time… does 13 weeks sound about right?

Where‛s here? The New Leaf Learning Centre on the townsite at the back of Mackenzie United Church.

And forget that minimum wage deal…we have a “get rich quick” scheme…that is to say, $11/hour for 32 hrs/wk.

Yes, there is a catch; you must be between 15 and 30 years of age and have been a full time student for both last year and the upcoming year (Canada Summer Job rules; not ours).

If you‛re keen to work with the public, have good computer and internet skills and really want to pull for the team, then this is the right job for you. Don‛t worry, it‛s not all about us…you‛ll get excellent mentoring and training and you‛ll have lots of opportunity to pick up new skills.

Oh yeah, we might ask you to do a bit of work too.

In case you haven‛t been told yet, literacy is not only about reading and writing.

To find out more, call Lori or Monica at 250-799-5811 or Janice at (250) 799-5822

Send us your resume & cover letter… please, no later than Saturday, May 12 Email to: bcvls@yahoo.ca Drop off: Career Centre, Bentick Ave & Hwy 20 white house on the corner (Mon-Thurs, 11-4) Mail to: Bella Coola Valley Learning Society, Box 389, Bella Coola B.C., V0T 1C0 (before Friday pickup)

PRESS RELEASE: SCHOOL DISTRICT 49 The First Nations K-12 Literacy Program has 260 carefully selected books designed to teach the language, culture and history of Aboriginal Peoples. The goal of the program is to foster a love of reading for students using quality literature, instill a sense of pride and awareness of Aboriginal People’s culture and history, and increase oral language and reading

fluency.

Special Education Technology - British Columbia (SET-BC) is proud to partner with the Central Coast School District in this incredibly valuable literacy program. As one of our Remote and Rural Schools Projects, we are helping to coordinate the production of the alternate formats for each book. Once produced, through our partnership with Accessible Resource Centre – British Columbia (ARC-BC), these books

will be available for students with perceptual disabilities across the province.

A major component of the literacy project is the audio book support. Students struggling with reading will be able to listen to an audio book on a computer and follow along in the book to get a sense of language and narrative. With practice and gained confidence, the student will later read aloud the text to a teacher or a peer. Because of the rich oral tradition

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Awards of Excellence Categories: s Advocacy s Cultural Heritage and Diversity s Innovative Services s Service Provider s Youth Leadership s Lifetime Achievement Award s Mentoring

Winners will be recognized and honoured at awards ceremonies in the fall.

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of Aboriginal Peoples, it is hoped that these audio recordings will enhance and support student reading progress.

Initially, we anticipated the most challenging part of this project would be the recording of the audio books. The project team assumed an extended timeline for completion of the project was needed and had planned to take a slow-andsteady approach for this component of the project. We thought that the audio recordings could take several years to complete.

To our delight, during the initial planning of the project, the Crane Library of the Access and Diversity office at the University of British Columbia called to inquire about the possibility of helping with audio production. They have over 125 volunteer readers that record texts for students, staff and faculty with perceptual disabilities. And since their volunteers had completed the

required recording for the university semester, the Crane Library staff members were looking for materials that their volunteers could record during the coming months.

As a result, we are very fortunate and grateful to the Crane Library staff and volunteers for offering their time, committing to record 60+ higher level books to specifically support this Literacy Program.

The UBC volunteer readers will be reading for 24 hours in 8 recording booths this coming Friday, April 20, from 8:30 am to 8:30am Saturday.

That’s 196 hours of recording time!

The joint efforts and partnership of SET-BC, Central Coast School District, ARCBC and the UBC Crane Library certainly demonstrates the power of collaboration. As we gain momentum in producing these books in alternate formats we look forward to the exciting launch of the First Nations Literacy Program this coming fall in Bella Coola!

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New staff at Community Support Society CHRISTINA BOUCHER A few changes are in the works at the Bella Coola Community Support Society (BCCSS), but their mission remains the same: to support and enhance the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of all residents of the Bella Coola Valley who are experiencing challenges in their lives.

BCCSS staff provide counseling and advocacy services, as well as prevention and public awareness programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life of all community members.

Executive Director Mary Ehrlich, who is retiring in June, comments that she has seen the Society grow in leaps and bounds over the years.

“The Society was incorporated in 1984,” she explains, “and received its first funding in 1988, so it was in the developmental stages when I started in 1991. I’ve seen amazing things happen here along the way. This is a solid organization with a strong staff, and it will be very sad to leave.”

Long-time BCCSS worker and head of the Women’s Counseling Program and the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program Teresa McCausland will move into the Executive Director role in July. Teresa looks forward to her new role and praises Mary’s service over the years: “The Society has a good public image, and that speaks to the job Mary has done.

She’s kept the financial aspects in order, and lent strong leadership to the organization.”

Teresa will continue to offer counseling to women who have experienced abuse, and is involved in a variety of healthrelated programs, including a Women’s Empowerment group, and Senior Peer counseling.

Administrative Assistant Catherine Winning retired at the end of April, after 15

years of service. She looks forward to the next chapter of life and comments that she has been very happy with her work at the BCCSS. Catherine has overseen the Food Bank, contributing many years to this valuable Valley program.

New hire Clare Harris will take over Catherine’s role at the BCCSS and will also take on an organizational role at the Food Bank. Welcome, Clare!

Victim Services Worker: Melinda Mack As the Victim Services worker, Melinda offers support for the victim of any crime, with the crimes of sexual abuse and spousal abuse being a priority for assistance.

Melinda also helps women at risk for violence to create and implement a safety plan.

Teresa McCausland comments: “Melinda works closely with Crown Counsel to advocate for victims throughout the entire court process.

Melinda also works closely with co-worker Jeanette Apps, and together they run a Women’s Circle.

Jeannette and Melinda are also part of a local initiative, the Safety Committee, and were instrumental in establishing the Dancing in the Light conference, which has become an annual event that is held in different communities and functions to increase awareness of sexual abuse.

Mary Ehrlich notes: “One really important value to the BCCSS is teamwork – the relationships that our staff has among themselves and out in the community. Teamwork is what makes our services work. An example is the formation of the sexual assault protocol at the hospital. Many groups came together to create this important protocol: the BCCSS Victim Services, the Transition House, the RCMP, Nuxalk Nation Health and Wellness, Public Health and Federal Health.”

Women’s Outreach Worker: Jeanette Apps

Coola Community Support Society new and retiring staff: (L to R) Teresa McCausland, Mary Ehrlich, Melinda Mack, Catherine Winning, Laura Gibbs, Clare Harris, and Jeanette Apps (not pictured: Lawanna Tippie) Inset picture: Terri Smith, Anahim Lake Victim Services Teresa comments on the Women’s Outreach program: “Jeanette is good at supporting women who may have experienced abuse. She focuses on the practical elements of everyday living, and has a really special way of working with women. I think that’s what makes the difference as an outreach worker.”

Family Preservation and Family Support: Laura Gibbs Under the Family Support mandate, the BCCSS offers workshops and programs to help families to reach the services they need. Existing programs include a Young Mothers group which offers mothers aged 14-19 a chance to connect with their peers, discuss child care, relationships, and receive social and emotional support.

As a Family Preservation worker, Laura assists caregivers and families in changing behaviours and increasing skills in order to reach the goal of preventing outof-home placement of children. The overall goal of the Family Preservation and Reunification Program is to reduce the numbers of children entering foster care.

Children and Youth with Special Needs Support Worker: Lawanna Tippie In this made-forBella Coola model, the BCCSS is able to offer specialized service to children with special needs and their families. In this position, Lawanna works in cooperation with a Ministry of Children and Families social worker in the Lower Mainland to help families with high needs children access available programs.

Lawanna will also take over the Sexual Abuse Intervention program later in the summer. In this program, services and counseling are offered to children who are at risk for or have experienced sexual abuse. Services are also offered to caregivers or parents who are concerned about their children being at risk for sexual abuse.

Addictions Services Although there is no on-site Alcohol and Drug counselor at the BCCSS, online counseling is offered through Edgewood.

The BCCSS staff can assist with the process of referrals to a treatment centre.

Prevention programs are also run through the BCCSS,

including a Girls’ Night Drop-in, run by Katherine Scott at the Qw’asmals building on Saturdays. This program, jointly funded through Nuxalk Nation Health and Wellness, offers leadership training, social support, and usually involves planning and cooking a group dinner as well as crafts. On-site child care is available for participants with children or younger siblings.

The BCCSS offers many more programs than are discussed above – for more information, check out the

monthly Arts Council Calendar, the BCCSS website www.bccss.

net, or phone the BCCSS at (250) 7995588.

Personal Notice: In an effort to reunite with an estranged family member, I am looking for a brother who I believe lived in Bella Coola.

His name is Christopher, his mother’s name is Carol, and his father’s name is John.

I think he might be about 32 years old.

If anyone has information on this person, I would greatly appreciate your help.

Contact me at the following email: lookingforchris32@gmail.com Sincerely, Christa (Burnaby, BC)

Bella Coola Heli Sports would like to thank all of our local suppliers, our wonderful staff and the people of the Valley for another successful season.

You are a HUGE part of our success!

Starting June 1, the Tweedsmuir Park Lodge will open for the summer season. The lodge, dining facility and spa will be open until October 15.

Everyone Welcome!

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Explore the Coast and Chilcotin this year...

Vacation at home and up top!

Suntree Guest Cottages Hammer Road, Hagensborg 2.5 km off Hwy 20 1 (877) 982-2424 www.suntree.ca

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Eagle Lodge 1103 Hwy 20, Bella Coola Contact us: 1 (866) 799-5587 eaglelodge@xplornet.com www.eaglelodgebc.com

Chilcotin Waterfront Resort and Hotel Located on Otter Road, just off Hwy 20 on Nimpo Lake 1 (888) 742-3303 www.chilcotin.bc.ca/sites/waterfront

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Bella Coola Grizzly Tours 1953 Hwy 20, Hagensborg 1 (888) 982-0098 www.bcgrizzlytours.com

Rainbow Range hiking BC Parks site located 5 kms east of Young Creek bridge on Hwy 20 on Heckman Pass

Riske Creek

Hanceville

Tatla Lake

Oil spill response: Canadian Coast Guard ‘gone fishing’ PRESS RELEASE, GITGA’AT NATION The leadership of the Gitga’at Nation held an emergency meeting on May 3 to discuss what they see as a failure of the federal government to respond appropriately to an unfolding maritime oil spill in the Great Bear Rainforest.

The spill is originating from the Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski, a U.S. army ship that sank in 1946 with 700 tonnes of bunker fuel on board.

The Gitga’at say the government is underestimating the size of the spill and they are demanding a full clean-up of the wreckage.

“We sent our own people to sample for oil yesterday, and when they got there, they found the Coast Guard fishing,” says Arnold Clifton, Chief Councillor of the Gitga’at Nation. “It’s disgraceful. How can Canadians have any confidence in this government’s ability to deal with an oil spill if they don’t take it seriously?”

The oil spill, which varies in appearance depending on the tides, was recently reported by a commercial pilot as reaching a size between two and five miles long and 200 feet wide inside the Grenville Channel. The Gitga’at have taken their own photos and video of the spill, including an aerial photo showing concentrated plumes of upwelling oil.

“We were promised this would be cleaned-up by 2010,” says Clifton. “Two years later nothing has happened and it’s only getting worse. We’ve had enough

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excuses. It’s time for action. Our people depend on a healthy ocean for their livelihood.”

In addition to the Zalinsky, the BC ferry Queen of the North is also leaking diesel fuel just south of the Grenville channel. The ferry sank in 2006 with 220,000 litres of diesel fuel and 23,000 litres of lubricating oil on board. The federal government has also been promising to remove the fuel on board that wreckage since 2006, but with no results.

“The last time we took a fuel sample from the Queen of the North and sent it to the Coast Guard, they yelled at us and asked us why we were taking samples,” says Marven Robinson, a Councillor with the Hartley Bay Band Council. “We’re taking our own samples because the federal government isn’t doing its job.”

The Gitga’at, who were the first responders to the Queen of the North sinking, say the federal government’s failure to manage these spills has deepened their opposition to any plan to have oil tankers travel through their territorial waters. The proposed Enbridge pipeline would bring 225 oil tankers per year through Gitga’at territory Video and photos of the oil spill and the Coast Guard fishing are available here:

1103 Hwy 20, Bella Coola Phone: 1 (866) 799-5587 eaglelodge@xplornet.com

~ Seven spacious guest suites (light breakfast included) ~ R.V. and campsites ~ Rental cars/ Tours West Coast Dining ~ open for breakfast and dinner by reservation ~ specializing in local, fresh Bella Coola seafood along with other fare Live Music Friday Nights Visit our website: www.eaglelodgebc.com

Atnarko Retreat

f 3 private units available in a renovated log cabin f homemade meals f Swedish massage, hot stone massage, reflexology f ATV tours f hot tub Look for the sign on Hwy 20 f fishing, kayak/canoeing Contact Daniel and Heidy ~ www.atnarko.ca May to November phone ~ (250) 742-3742

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Chilcotin's Waterfront Resort & Motel

Located on the shores of picturesque Nimpo Lake

• 3 new log chalets Modern conveniences • 6-unit motel in a rustic setting • 6 RV sites Visit online: www.chilcotin.bc.ca/waterfront Email:waterfront_resort@hotmail.com Phone: 1-888-742-3303

Deluxe, private accommodations in a spectacular wilderness setting on the Bella Coola River 4x4 vehicle rentals on-site Your Hosts: Stephen & Cheryl Waugh 1-877-982-2424 www.suntree.ca

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Vol. 27 Thursday, January | No. 1 6, 2011

An aerial shot of the Valley taken September 22, 2010 - this is perhaps the last picture before September's 2010 for many

massive flood Bella Coola residents - certainly the defining moment ‘Operation Santa’ of delivers some Christm as cheer to flood In addition to the affected families Ministry of Transportatio Associates donated n’s $4,000 to ity, other BCGEU generosA joint effort by the Flood Relief at the Williams numerous employees Bank

Michael Wigle photo

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Lake hospital account agencies resulted from various provincial to be used for firewood, also sent local householders in an early minisfurnace Beeline gifts to the valley via Christmas for many tries including fuel and hay.

October through in from mid Courier. the Corrections November last fall’s tremendousvictims of Branch, Client Many people purchased and December.

Earlier that week Services Branch, flood.

The first group Michel At the Ministry specific items that Ministry of Environment, Bazille (CEO of to arrive was a the Bella Coola families had six-person Transportation of Ministry of Forests indicated their Hospital), and crew from the Mennonite and children would and Range, some Infrastructure office Ministry of Agriculture appreciate including pital staff delivered of the hos- Disaster Service. and gift blankets Hosed at Lake, Leanna Illinickiin Williams Lands, and the mets, skates, board bikes, hel- that had been the Community Integrated Land and donated games and Church in Loreen Russell Management Bureau clothing. affected households, to flood Hagensborg these organized men helped which had fourteen project that substituted a part in the project, took been donated by Leanna loaded householders with as did their two pick-up Vancouver usual staff gift exchange their union. trucks with the Coastal Health cleanup and reconstruction gifts employees in in favour of buying ered them to Bella and delivInterior Roads, Vancouver. during the nine gifts for floodDawson days affected families.

Construction, Triton volunteers used Coola where were in the valley. that they The Bella Coola the Mormon Flood Environmental Church Hall to Restoration Committee In mid-Novembe and Binnie organize and r volunwas distribute them. also able to organize Employees SEE MANY unteer work crews two volON PAGE 3 that assisted

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Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Teachers

Legal Services

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta (20 km west of Lloydminster) is looking for 15 individuals who want long-term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journey wages $33- $37.50/ hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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Misc. for Sale

Dark brown diningroom table, oval, 2 leaves, 2 armchairs, 4 side chairs. $200. o.b.o.

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Magic Chef coil range, self clean, oven. Asking $150.

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Trades, Technical

$300 & Under Industrial power jet pressure washer with 4 nozzles, nose reeler, 5HP Honda. $300. 250392-5680 Love seat. Chocolate brown, excellent condition. $250. Call 250-392-5680

Firearms .

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Savage 22/410 Over/under Collector’s gun. $450. 250305-5094 250-305-2455 Wanted: Old Winchester rifles and carbines.

Call (250)791-6369

Misc. Wanted

Pets & Livestock

Health Products

Feed & Hay SMALL SQUARE bales, 60 lbs, GOOD Alfalfa Grass Mix. Barn stored, no rain. $5.00/ bale on orders over 50 bales.

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Sidewalk Sale @ Computer Access Center 29A 3rd Ave. S. Sat. May 12th from 9am to 1pm. Video, sound, Network, modem, cards. $10 each and much more!

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Livestock Yearling and 2yr. old Speckle Park bulls. $1,500.-$2,000.

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 12th 11A.M. @ The Johnson’s on Duck Range Rd. Pritchard. Equipment is showroom quality. Tractors, haying equipment, tools, tack, lots of good antiques. View Website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I Call 250-573-3939

$100 & Under 5-16 inch dually rims for sale. $40 each. 250-296-0007 Exercise Air Walker, very good cond. $100. o.b.o. (250)3982063 Kids bike with training wheels. $40.(250)296-0007

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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.

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Merchandise for Sale

Looking for 21” - 22” wheelchair. Please call 250-3987737 leave message Wanted: 9.9 Merc, 4 stroke boat motor in good working condition. Call 250-392-2483 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Garden Equipment

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11 HP Roper lawn tractor with 36” mower and bagger. $500.

250-398-7474

Treadmill - (Cadence DX10); Stepmaster (Fitness Club), excellent shape. $200 each or both for $350. 1-250-747-

Heavy Duty Machinery

Real Estate

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 Bobcat 743 skid steer. Smooth bucket, pallet forks, aux hydraulics, runs great. $7000 OBO. 250-303-0236 CASE 580 CK backhoe. Canopy, runs and operates great. $7000 OBO. 250-303-0236

Houses For Sale

248 N. 5th Ave. 2 or 3 bdrm, main floor approx 1000 sq. ft. 4 pc. bath, hardwood, lino, laminate, water softener, alarm. Basement with 1 bdrm, kitchen space, living room, 3 pc. bath. Fenced backyard, underground sprinklers, single garage, paved driveway. Call 250398-5328

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Transportation

Houses For Sale

Cars - Domestic 2007 Chevy Aveo. 5 spd, A/C, 4 dr. hatchback. 80,000 kms. Mint condition. Very clean car, great gas saver. $4950 OBO. 250-305-0007 or 250-267-8420

Waterfront Home. $665,000.

Fabulous south views,walk on beach. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood floors.

All rooms face the Lake!

Multi car heated garage.

Pristine condition.

Appointment call 250-398-8397

Gulf Islands CORTES ISLAND BC. Tranquility is yours for $309,500. 3 bedroom on 1.3 acres at Smelt Bay. Attached workshop. Sun deck. Fenced garden. Ocean peek. 604-789-2492.

Cars - Sports & Imports 1986 Dodge Lancer hatchback. 2.2 turbo, 160,000 km’s, EZ restore, rare, some rust at fender wells. $1350 will consider firearm as part payment. Message 250-2679545 bigbenscolt@gmail.com

Rentals

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Transportation

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

1980 24’ Dodge Citation. Good working condition. $3000. 778412-7854 1995 Corsair motorhome, 28 ft class C. Rear bedroom, full bath and shower, microwave, large fridge, Ford chassis. $17,000 OBO. 250-303-0236 2008 Jayco Eagle SuperLite 32’ 5th-wheel, like new, 1 super slide, queen bed, free standing table/chairs, ducted ac/heat, heated tanks. ext Warr.$24,900.1(250)275-1258 BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Dually. Fully loaded. 250398-5328

2007 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ. Chrome wheels, grill, door handles, running boards. Rhino linings. Leather interior, heated seats.

94,000 kms. Ex. cond. $27,000. (250)398-7287

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Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Trucks & Vans

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm, 2 bath in Williams Lake. Fenced yard, garage.

R/R, N/S, N/P. 250-398-2879

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

1994 Mazda 626 Cronos.

Great car for a student or for commuting to work! Interior is in fantastic condition. 4 door, 5 speed, A/C, Cruise, P/W. Car is good on gas and well maintained. $1700 OBO. (250)398-2278

1990 Ford F250 4x4 P/U. 5.8 litre V8, 122,000 kms, am/fm cassette, A/C, dual fuel tanks.

Good running order. $2500.

250-392-7677 1992 Chev P/U 4x4 1 ton.

Crewcab, 5.7 litre V8, 254,000 kms. am/fm CD. Good running order. $4500 OBO. 250-3927677 1995 Hino FB1517. 16 ft. Van body. Comes with complete 1997 Hino for parts (bent frame). $3000 OBO. 250-3030236

1999 Grand Prix GT. 3.8 litre engine, in good condition. $2200 OBO. 250-392-3955

Motorcycles 2004 TTR 125 Yamaha. 4 stroke. Girl out grew. $1500.

250-305-0701

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 P/U. 230,000 kms. 360 Magnum V8, 5 speed, standard, am/fm cassette, A/C. New clutch, well maintained. $4500 OBO. 250-392-7677

1-250-762-9447

Boats

Drive to Save Lives

14 ft. Hourston Glascraft boat.

50 HP Johnson, Roadrunner trailer (tilt). $900 OBO. 250303-0236

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Larry Jorgenson of Bella Bella wins BC Achievement Foundation award Thirty-six British Columbians were honoured at the ninth annual BC Community Achievement Awards ceremony held at Government House in Victoria.

Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong presented each recipient with a BC Community Achievement Award medallion and certificate.

The Coastal Guardian Network notes: Larry Jorgenson has been selected to receive a BC Community Achievement Award for his work as Executive Director at Heiltsuk’s Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society. Larry has been instrumental in helping to form the vision for the Coastal Guardian Watchmen and was one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the Network and the development of the Guardian Watchmen training program.

Larry is a mentor and provides wise counsel for those of us involved in resource stewardship on the Coast.

Environmentalism, youth engagement, education, restorative justice, and cultural revitalization are just a few of the areas where Larry has left his mark over the past 33 years in the Heiltsuk community of Bella Bella. He has helped to raise a generation of young people who know their own power. He truly deserves this award and we are proud of him and thank Larry for all his great work.

An independent advisory council selects the recipients of the British Columbia Community Achievement Awards.

This year’s council members are Mayor Larry Cross of Sidney, Mayor Mary Sjostrom of Quesnel, and past recipients Jane Frost of Vancouver (2006), Marlene Grinnell of Langley (2006), and Patrick Kelly of

Victoria (2009).

The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is an

independent organization established and endowed by the Province of B.C. to celebrate excellence

in the arts, humanities, enterprise and community service.

Launched in 2003, the awards were

the first initiative of the foundation, followed by the B.C. Creative Achievement Award for Applied

Art and Design, B.C.’s National Award for Canadian NonFiction, the B.C. Creative Achievement

Award for First Nations’ Art, and the B.C. Aboriginal Business Awards.

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

4 3 2 1 0 1990

2012

2030

**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program

For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105) *Subject to parliamentary approval