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Laughing and joking and visiting together, Deana Couldwell, Terry Arky and Marni Laroque thoroughly enjoyed each others company at the figure skating club fund raiser last Friday, an annual ladies-only evening with dinner and auction.

The recent moose hunting season had conservation officers hard at work, each checking about 200 hunters a day and together issuing around 45 tickets and 30 warnings. Kevin Nixon, S e r g e a n t Conservation Officer for the Skeena region, Dease Lake to Smithers, says conservation staff were out patrolling for the full seven days, Oct. 20 to 26. “You name it, we had it,” said Nixon, adding that tickets were issued for hunting outside of prescribed areas, having loaded firearms in vehicles, firing in no shooting areas and discharging firearms from a vehicle, as well as littering and liquor tickets. Several big fines

were charged to one assistant guide, who was caught guiding an American client outside of his guide territory, said Nixon. When asked if there were any poaching charges, Nixon said they seized a moose from some hunters near Burns Lake and also found one shot and left cow moose, with very few leads as to who was responsible. “The compliance rate was definitely lower than last year, and we wrote way more liquor tickets this year than we have in the past,” said Nixon. He said that there is zero-tolerance for alcohol and guns, and even driving around with a beer in the cup holder of the truck when you’re hunting is not allowed. The week-long open moose hunting

season drew lots of people from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver, and the hunter success was normal, with good success in the first two days tapering off near the end, Nixon said. The season started on a Saturday, and Nixon said everybody was out there early, but when Monday hit and the logging and slash burning started, it curbed a lot of the activity and by Wednesday they noticed a lot of camps packing up and heading home. Nixon says the hunting pressure will continue right through November with the limitedentry moose season and the four-point mule deer season. If anyone sees or encounters any violations, they are asked to call it in at 1-877-952-7277.

Small business minister seeks to help Houston business By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Naomi Yamamoto, recently appointed Minister of State for Small Businesses, came to Houston and met with over 30 Houston business owners, presenting her plans and asking about ways the provincial

government can help small businesses. Yamamoto has 22 years of experience as a small business owner and was 1997 chair of B.C. Chamber of Commerce, so she feels she can hit the ground running, she said. But her experience doesn’t help her know what it’s like to be a

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small business owner outside of the Lower Mainland, she said. Visiting Houston and other towns in the North, Yamamoto says she is working to develop a small business accord, similar to a bill of rights for small businesses, to help improve government services and help small

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Kitimat: A safe option There’s no mistaking the importance of Kitimat, B.C., to the Gateway project. It’s where the pipeline ends, and it’s where marine operations begin. I’d like to set the record straight on why we chose Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel, as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. The answer took thousands of hours of research, planning, engineering, environmental science, oceanography consultation, weather monitoring, and simulation. But the simple reason is . . . safety, all the way. The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast. Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century. Strategically speaking, Kitimat provides the lowest environmental risk for all aspects of Gateway operations. It offers a safer endpoint for the pipeline route, from a geotechnical perspective. The marine terminal at Kitimat also provides safe approaches for tanker traffic — with a suitable turning basin in Kitimat Arm, and natural deep-water berths that are sheltered

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WORK from Page 1 “The trick is getting big businesses to come,” he said, adding that one of the biggest problems is a skilled labour shortage - something Yamamoto says is quite the opposite in the Lower Mainland, showing a labour distribution problem in B.C. But as previous minister of advanced education, Yamamoto says that the skilled labour shortage has been recognized and investments made in skills training. Over a million dollars has recently been invested in capital upgrades for the Northwest Community College, Northern Lights, the College of New Caledonia and University of Northern B.C. and $76 million was invested into skills training programs, the majority going to the college system, said Yamamoto. But Tony Mondia, the Business and Loans Analyst with Nadina Community Futures, expressed concerns about Ad #EN015-11/12E – 4.3125 x 8

NWCC decisions to withdraw funding from Houston, asking how much the provincial government could influence that. Yamamoto assured him that there have been no funding cuts to the college, but they are redirecting funds to fit with the labour market, she said, adding that the provincial government does have influence over the college system and concerns about college decisions can be brought to MLA John Rustad or the minister of advanced education. “But it’s not just putting more money into the programs,” Yamamoto said, noting that 35 per cent of the programs in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Prince George have empty seats, and suggesting a system like in Fort St. John, where kids get dual-credit opportunities where they can start training in high school. Brenda Anderson, Financial Officer of the Village of Granisle, suggested the problem is with apprentices

finding placement and a need for a bigger tax break for small businesses to take on apprentices, because they often can’t afford taking on apprentices who usually cost a business money. It’s taking too long for people to get apprenticeships and get on the floor, said Anderson. Yamamoto says she thinks the apprentice program needs to change. “In my opinion, we should front-end load that training so that the apprentices get that training right up front, not all of it but a lot of it, so that when they actually hit the floor they are more valuable to their employees,” said Yamamoto. Mayor Bill Holmberg disagreed, saying that most people going into trades are interested in it and have the ideas and only need basic and hands-on training, adding that the problem is that nothing was done for ten years and now the program is just behind. But B.C. has doubled the number

of apprentices since 2006, said Yamamoto. Houston Finning has six apprentices now, Mayor Holmberg added. Tony Reitsma, owner/manager of Houston’s Home Hardware, suggested a need for student loan and loan forgiveness programs for the north, and Yamamoto said that though there are such programs already, there are none for trades. Most people going into trades don’t have student loans because they usually have a job and a car and aren’t eligible, said Yamamoto. “But that is a big problem,” she said, adding that when she was minister of advanced education, she was working on that and they could probably figure out a way to change things. Yamamoto is eager to hear more suggestions about ways the provincial government can help small businesses in the north. Ideas can be posted through the small business accord link on bcjobsplan.ca.

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e should all support the call for Greyhound to not reduce services in northern British Columbia. “Most glaring in the application for reduced service is the tremendous route reduction along the Highway 16 corridor,” wrote Mayor Shari Green in a letter to the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board. “As you know, the ‘Highway of Tears’ has claimed many women, whose disappearances remain unsolved. Recently a deceased US inmate was linked to one and possibly more murders and disappearances. That is good news for resolution of those crimes, but he has been removed as a suspect in a large number of unsolved murders, which means the risk and danger for women continues. An important suggestion from the Highway of Tears Symposium Recommendation Report was a shuttle bus transportation system along Highway 16. The proposed reduction in service by Greyhound goes against the very need these northern communities have.” Well said. There is no doubt to anyone living in northern B.C. that bus service, or has been suggested in the past, a shuttle service would greatly improve safety along Highway 16. “The best outcome would be for the board to reject the application and urge the provincial ministers responsible, the health authorities and Greyhound, to all work to resolve this concern for all parties, so residents of the Highway 16 corridor and the North, especially women, can count on a safe highway transit system,” she wrote. The solution has to come from the province and/or Northern Health. To simply call on Greyhound to ensure the safety of those who may be in peril by choosing to hitchhike is unrealistic. Greyhound’s service is certainly a piece of the solution, but it’s not the entire solution. Government has to decide that providing bus or shuttle service is worthwhile and that means it must fund it, either completely or partially.

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The little sandwich that could Ask someone where they see themselves five years from now and you might get a blank stare. Ask them what their favourite sandwich is, and there’s a good chance you’ll get a passionate answer. “Peanut butter and pickle!” my 12 year son said gleefully when asked that question. “Me too!” his nine year old sister chimed in. “But the bread needs to be lightly toasted and the pickles need to be the garlic crunchy kind.” I agree. I was first introduced to this delightful treat when I was the same age my daughter is now. I was at a sleep-over and my best friend Jodi made it for breakfast. I remember looking at it quizzically as it

sat in the middle of an avocado-green dinner plate. I was surprised at what I saw, but I wasn’t repulsed. If my mother, who liked all sorts of disgusting foods, had been serving me that same sandwich, I probably wouldn’t have wanted anything to do with it. But coming from Jodi, I didn’t think she’d steer me wrong. She hated mushrooms, zucchini and escargot just as much as I did. With total trust, I picked up half the sandwich, looked into the smiling eyes of my BFF (although we didn’t call them that way back when) and took a big healthy bite. Immediately, I was hooked. Twenty years later, still in love with the sandwich, I introduced

it to my boyfriend. He was less trusting. “It looks gross,” Paul Welbourne said skeptically. When I reassured him that it was unbelievably delicious, he took a reluctant nibble as though he were being pranked. “Well, it’s not disgusting,” he said after a few seconds. “But it’s not unbelievably delicious either. “ I disagree. Recently there was an article in the New York Times from an enthusiast of this wonderful underdog of a sandwich and I was delighted. Extolling the virtues of the sweet and vinegary combination, Dwight Garner shared his search for other people who loved it too. His efforts reminded me of

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my many unsuccessful attempts in encouraging people to just give the sandwich a try. “How do you know you won’t like it?” I’ve heard myself asking so many times. “I can guarantee you’ll love it.” That’s the thing about people who really love the taste of something: they can’t imagine how anyone else might not. To my surprise, I’ve been more successful at getting children to try it than adults, even thought they’re typically picky and less adventurous about food. Like grown ups, they often aren’t keen on the idea initially. But since I still hate mushrooms, zucchini and escargot, I’m an adult they can trust, so they’re often willing to take a small bite.

On a brighter note Lori Welbourne Almost always they like it, and sometimes they love it as much as my kids and I do. If you ask me where I see myself five years from now I won’t give you a blank stare because I’ve given it some serious thought and have written a list of what I want. Are peanut butter and pickle sandwiches on that list? Of course not. That’s what shopping lists are for.

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“I was at my sister-inlaws place in a trailer, so we really felt it. The chandelier was shaking and the kids were pretty freaked out.”

“I was at the pub working. It was pretty weird, all the lights were moving and shaking and I felt nauseous and weird to my stomach.”

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our nation’s wartime history. I have had the privilege to learn about Canada’s military heritage and also know what it is like to live without a limb – a strong bond that I share with war amputee veterans. CHAMP was started by war amputee veterans and I want to give

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Point retires as the Lieutenant-Governor

earing a kilt representing the clan of a Scottish ancestor, Lieutenant Governor Steven Point ended his fiveyear term Thursday with a unique ceremony at the B.C. legislature. In the ornate rotunda now decorated by his hand-carved dugout canoe, B.C.’s first aboriginal Queen’s representative joined a choir and band to perform an original song he dedicated to the people of B.C. Premier Christy Clark presented Point and his wife Gwendolyn with gifts, and Point was

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Premier Christy Clark, Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and Gwendolyn Point attend farewell ceremony at the B.C. legislature Thursday to mark the end of the Points’ five year term.

visibly moved when presented with a hand-crafted guitar made in Kamloops. Clark praised the couple for their work during the past five years, including a partnership with Rotary Clubs on literacy in remote B.C. communities. Clark recounted Point’s career, starting as a chief of his own First Nation, moved on to Grand Chief of the Sto:lo Tribal Council, earning two law degrees, becoming a provincial court judge, and serving as chief commissioner of the B.C. Treaty Commission before

accepting Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s invitation to serve as Lieutenant Governor. “He set out to be a role model for First Nations people, to inspire young people, and he has reached that goal,” Clark said. Point praised Clark and said the country needs more women leaders, and also showed his penchant for humour. “Well, it’s all over,” Point said. “I feel like Dorothy at the end of the Wizard of Oz. I’m going to go home now.” Chilcotin rancher

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Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. ‡‡Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel rims (2012 Escape receives alloy wheels), and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2012/2013 Ford Fiesta, Focus (excluding BEV & ST), Fusion (excluding HEV), Escape, Edge (excluding Sport) or Explorer on or before November 30/12. 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In Honour of Those who served in the cause of Peace and Freedom

Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Community Hall, 10 am (Sharp)

Music: Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Veterans, Legion Members, other organizations and general public welcome. Parade to the Cenotaph for laying of the Wreaths followed by March back to the Legion Hall for dinner and gathering of Veterans and friends. There will be a Jam Session downstairs in the afternoon. Designated drivers will be available.

Royal Canadian Legion • Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 249 Houston

The idea of honouring the unknown dead of the First World War originated in Europe. The first of such tributes took place on November 11, 1920 in England at Westminster Abbey and in France at L’Arc de Triomphe. The United States, Australia, Italy, and other European nations have followed suit.

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If we do not, the sacrifices of those hundreds of thousands of Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for our homes, for our families, for our friends... for traditions Canadians cherish... and a future we believe in... they died for Canada.

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

Duncan James West

Duncan James West joined the military as soon as he graduated from Houston Secondary School in June 2008. He completed basic training in Quebec and was awarded the top platoon athlete trophy. Training in various Canadian towns, he eventually joined the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Edmonton. He spent six months in Afghanistan during the crisis. Currently he is living in Edmonton, continuing his work with PPCLI, and playing as much hockey as possible with the military.

Master Corporal Michael W. Lewis RCAF

He has been in the Air Force for 16 years. This is a picture of him in Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2008. Mike is currently posted in Trenton, Ontario.

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Leading Seaman who is serving on board the HMCS Iroquois.

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Rank - Private. Unit Canadian Army Active. #3 CACTR - Camp Borden, Ontario

Alf Edwin Holmberg

Our Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa (Bomp) actively served in the Canadian Armed Services from October 15th, 1943 as a Dispatch Rider until he was honourably discharged on August 7th, 1946. His theatres of service included Canada, Britain and Northwest Europe. He received the 193945 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 with clasp and War Medal 193945 and was later given the “Medal of Remembrance in relation to the liberation of Holland” from the Consulate General of the Netherlands.

Edwin Glaim

In 1942 Edwin Glaim joined the Canadian Army in Edmonton, Alberta. He received his basic training in Currie Barracks in Calgary. Later, he joined the military police and spent time in Vancouver before going overseas. Most of Eddie’s overseas time was spent in London, England and in France, where he transported prisoners of war. Eddie was in London at the time when bombs and “doodle bugs” were landing on the city. He stood military guard for King George V1. Eddie returned home on the Queen Mary in March, 1946, reaching the rank of acting sergeant during his time in the service.

Douglas Keller, R.C.N.V.R.

Convoy duty in the North Atlantic from 1940-1945 Newfoundland to Ireland (Newfy to Derry)

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 World War I ended. November 11th is Remembrance Day and Canadians are asked to take some time on this day to remember and recognize the sacriﬁces made by Canadian soldiers and peacekeepers. John would like to thank all veterans for their heroics and encourage his constituents to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11. Call or visit my MLA office at: Phone: 250-567-6820 183 First St, Vanderhoof John.Rustad.MLA@leg.bc.ca 1-877-964-5650 Houston Office 2500 Butler Ave. 250-845-7770

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RCMP officer eager for Houston’s interior climate By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Over 600 km northwest of his hometown of 100 Mile House, new RCMP constable is glad to get back to the interior and to a small town with more communitybased policing. Previously posted in Powell River, Constable Nicholas Theoret is working for the Houston RCMP, but living living and doing most of his work in Granisle. Policing is kind of a family thing, said Theoret, whose grandfathers were both in policing, one in the RCMP and the other in the military. Theroet says he always had the RCMP in the back of his mind, but did some trades work and few other jobs after high school and considered going to college for science before deciding to try

the RCMP. Now in the RCMP for seven years, Theoret says his first and only other post in Powell River took a while to adjust to because of the coastal climate. “I was used to more this kind of climate where you actually have a winter, whereas in Powell River we were lucky if we saw one day of snow,” said Theoret. Powell River has 22,000 people in the regional area, so Theoret says the size was an adjustment as well, but it was a great place to learn because he had such a large variety of file types, from assault to child pornography cases, he said. “You name it, I pretty much investigated it. It was a little bit of everything,” he said, adding that they were also investigating files from start to finish with little

input from major detachments that were one or two ferry rides away. But after almost seven years in Powell River, Theoret says he was eager to move back to a smaller town in the interior. “It’s just my kind of climate,” he said, adding that it’s taken a bit to adjust back to the slower pace of policing in Granisle and Houston. Theoret says Granisle is different than what he’s used to, but not a huge shock because it was what he expected when he took the post. He is already involved in the Granisle fire department and is considering involvement in the Lions club. On his spare time, Theoret enjoys fishing and archery, and is also teaching himself to play guitar. Theoret says he

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RCMP Constable Nicholas Theoret grew up in 100 Mile House, but has been posted in Powell River for the past six and a half years. He is eager to return to an interior climate with a winter season, and to enjoy some small town policing. hopes to get into forensics further in the future, but for now is enjoying the small town policing. He says he will be spending most of

his two year post out in Granisle, living, working and getting involved in the community there. “It’s a nice little town,” he said.

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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.

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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Snowshoeing at cross country ski club By Jackie Lieuwen

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The cross country ski club is plowing a snowshoe trail this winter on top of cross country and skate skiing trails. The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club has been asked about snowshoe trails in the past few years, so this winter they will design a trail, looping to Silverthorn Lake and back, said Kelly Favron, ski club Skills Development

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Coordinator. The club also has new signs and maps along the trails this year, to help those unfamiliar with the trails, said Favron. This winter the club will also be upgrading some facilities. Having put together $60,000 - half from a Northern Development Grant and half from local businesses and ski club savings - and hoping to double it through a federal program they’ve applied

for, the club will start renovating Bay Lodge in January, putting in new windows, insulating the floor, putting on new siding and adding baseboard heaters. Club President Jaret van der Geissen says that snowmobile trails have already been made and the first grooming will depend on the snow. They need at least 12 inches before they can groom the trails, he said, but it will likely be an early season this year.

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Serena Groth, front right, competes in zones, her last race before the provincials last weekend. By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

With pure natural talent and no running experience prior to September, 14 year old Serena Groth ran in the high school provincial cross country championships in Prince George last Saturday. Most people start training in August, but Groth says she had never done long distance running and didn’t know about the competitive races until September when her new P.E. teacher, Neal Currie, noticed her strong distance running and told her about the competitive racing. With his training help and help from competitor Reagan

Yee and her family in Hazelton, who gave her rides and warm up tips, Groth ran in three fivekilometre races and ranked among the top 15 at zones, qualifying her for the B.C. Highschool Cross Country Championships. With around 200 competitors ranging from grade eight to 12, Groth says she isn’t going as a serious competitor this year because, being in grade nine, she will be running against runners with far more training and experience than her. “I’m going this year just to figure things out. I know that I really like it and I want to do it again, so this is just

“I’m going this year just to figure things out.

learning as much as I can about it,” said Groth. “I hope to do this again and actually go as a serious competitor some day,” she added. When asked what she enjoys about running, Groth said she enjoys the good feelings that come with trying her best, getting better, and accomplishing something. “When you’re running, there’s the point at the end where you’ve run so hard that it’s not that

- Serena Groth much fun anymore, but when you’re done it’s like, ‘wow, I just did that! That’s great!’” she said. Groth says her Mom, a past cross country runner herself, has been very supportive of everything, and she couldn’t have done it without all the help from other people along the way, especially Mr. Currie and the Yee’s. “I have no way of completely thanking them as much as I would want to,” said Groth.

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William (Bill) Ernest Egan November 15, 1944 - October 21, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Ernest Egan, of Houston B.C. at the age of 67. Bill passed away in St. Paul’s hospital in Vancouver October 21, 2012 of heart complications. Bill Was born November 15, 1944 in Prince Albert Saskatchewan. Bill was pre deceased by his father Orville Egan. He is survived by his mother Betty, brother Pat his wife Betty, sisters Donna, Colleen and her husband Brian, Debbie and her husband Darrel, Carol and her Husband Bob. Bill leaves behind his son Stephen and his wife Mehrnoush, daughter Penny and her husband Dan, grand children Courtney, Candice, Indra and Ovid and great grandchildren Savannah and Kali. A long time resident of Houston, Bill was active in the business community and is probably best known for having created the Willow Grove golf course in Houston.

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Gloria Mia Merkley

Gloria Mia Merkley passed away peacefully on October 18, 2012 in Smithers at the age of 82 years. Gloria was born in Smithers, B.C., on December 22, 1929 to Ermildo and Rose Bellicini. She spent her early childhood in a log cabin they built with the help of other earlier settlers on what later became the Hamblin Farm. Gloria inherited the spirit and the strength of those early pioneers and was known for her resourcefulness, veracity and love for family. It was in 1946 that Gloriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future husband, William Merkley, set out from Williamsburg, Ontario, riding the rails westward, by stowing away in empty box cars, a common mode of transportation in those years just after the second world war. He worked his way through to the Pleasant Valley where he soon met Gloria and it appeared he could not forget her, because, although he traveled back to Williamsburg, Ontario that winter, he returned to the Pleasant Valley the next summer and they were married. In the ensuing years four sons were born, Daniel and William, who were twins, then Donald Keith, and finally Robert. Gloria enjoyed growing beautiful flowers and cooking; she enjoyed trying various dishes from different countries. She was very resourceful and could fashion a savoury meal from whatever was available. Memories of her Italian dishes of Polenta, Pizza and Spaghetti; and her wonderful Minestrone, with all the family around her at the table, will never be forgotten. She will be dearly missed by her sons: Dan, Bill, Keith and Bob; Her grandchildren: Jennifer Trew (Will); Bill Merkley, Shawn Merkley, Davona Harlow (Mike), Naomi Merkley, (Aaron), Sarah Schaefer (Chris), Aryn Sheriff (Guy); Her great grandchildren: Elyjah, Aynsly, Ethan, Brynn, Claire, Leonie, Helene, Odin, Oakley, Zoe; And various nieces, nephews and friends. Gloria was predeceased by husband William Harold Merkley; Parents: Rose Bellicini and Emil Bellicini; Brother: Morice Bellicini; Sisters: Yolanda McQuatt and Edith Hollenweger. A Memorial Service was held for Gloria on Monday, November 5th in St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish in Houston, BC. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation can be made in Gloriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and sent to 1480 7th Ave., Prince George, BC V2L 3P2. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com

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Where to Worship Anglican Church of St. Clement 2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston 250-845-4940

Services are: 10:30 a.m. Sundays

First United Church

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Services at 11 a.m. Contact: (Marianne Dekker) 250-845-2282 or 778-816-0039

HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 845-2678 • Pastor: Mike McIntyre

Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday Prayer Meeting: 6:30 pm Sunday School: 9:45 am Everyone Welcome

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple Association P.O. Box 1784, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: 250-845-2705 Santokh Singh Manhas 250-845-2217

Houston Fellowship Baptist Church 3790 C.R. Matthews Rd. Pastor: Larry Ballantyne

Sunday School 9:45AM Church Service 11:00AM Everyone Welcome!

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Houston Christian Reformed Church 1959 Goold St., Box 6, Houston 250-845-7578

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Houston Canadian Reformed Church SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 AM AND 2:30 PM Pastor Carl Van Dam s.carl.vandam@canrc.org Ofﬁce Phone: 845-3537 ~ Everyone Welcome ~ 3797 Omineca Way, Box 36, Houston

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Sale Conducted on behalf of Pereiras’s Countrywide Furniture & Appliances Business is closing after 44 yrs; Joe Pereira’s has sold the premises and is retiring & everything must go on auction day. Mr. Pereira’s has also been an electrical contractor for a number of years ~ all electrical supplies are for Sale. There is a ongoing sale currently at the store, Mikes Auction Ltd will be auctioning all remaining items which will be sold to the highest bidder! VEHICLES Etc: 2007 GMC 1 ton cube moving van ~ 1994 Ford cube delivery van ~ 1991 GMC van ~ tandem axel trailer w/ parts shop ~ fork lift w/ Cleveland tow motor, 420 capacity, 120 lift, 4000 lbs TOOL & EQUIPMENT: Table saw ~ chop saws ~ snow shovels ~ Rand 4000 shop air compressor ~ step latter ~ multiple hand & electrical tools ~ bolt bins ~ shelving ~ pipe vice ~ large snow blower ~ dollies ~ pallet jacks ~ tri-clean wash system. SUPPLIES: A very large selection of electrical supplies, including explosion proof fittings, wire, misc fittings (these are electrical contractors supplies) ~ also very large selection of new appliance repair parts perfect for the appliance repair man. NEW FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Sale includes brand name items such as Beauty Rest bedding ~ GE, Moffat, Maytag washers & dryers ~ Simmons ~ Whirlpool ~ JennAir ~ Ashley, Elran & DécorRest Furniture. This sale is all new furniture & household items, wide variety of sizes & styles of items such as TV & TV stands ~ couch’s multiple styles ~ Loveseats ~ occasional, arm & wing back chairs ~ recliners ~ end & coffee table sets ~ Ottomans ~ couch pillows ~ bedroom sets ~ dressers ~ mattresses (multiple sizes) ~ bed frames ~ bedding & pillows ~ washers & dryers (all styles) ~ fridges ~ hood vents ~ microwaves ~ freezers ~ dishwashers ~ stoves gas & electric ~ stove elements ~ dining tables (multiple styles & sizes) ~ breakfast tables ~ kitchen chairs & stools ~ china & curio cabinets ~ electric fireplaces ~ benches ~ desks ~ desk chairs ~ book shelves ~ foot stools ~ lamps ~ coat stands ~ candle holders ~ vases ~ photo frames & pictures ~ art work & large artwork display stands (wrought iron) ~ china sets ~ glassware ~ fake plants ~ rugs ~ throws ~ mirrors ~ decorative items. Don’t miss this excellent sale! This Is a partial listing, please check our website for pictures of sale items. For our out of town buyers, Kitimat offers numerous local restaurants & accommodations. CONDITION OF SALE. Terms: Cash & Cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is condition ~ not responsible for accidents. Any questions please contact:

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Volunteers at the Topley fire department are on call 24/7, ready to fight fires, give first aid or rescue people from crashed vehicles within their area. Responding to roadside emergency calls in the 40 km area between Forsyth Road and Rose Lake, as well as up to 22 kms up the Granisle Highway, Topley Fire Chief Byron Sketchley says vehicle crashes account for 85 to 90 per cent of their calls. The stretch of highway between Houston and Burns Lake used to be known as the black hole because there was no emergency response for vehicle accidents in that area, said Sketchley. But now the Topley Volunteer Fire Department gives 24/7 roadside rescue and first response medical service for both vehicle accidents or other medical emergencies, connected by the 911 system and run from dispatch in Prince George, said Sketchley. The fire department also does fire response within a 13 km radius of their fire hall, covering about 500 homes in total and lowering the insurance costs for Topley landowners, said Sketchley, adding that it lowers his insurance by 25 per cent. Sketchley says that with no fire hydrants in Topley, insurance companies consider it a semi-protected area because of the fire department, whose two fire engines and two trucks can hold 22,000 gallons of reserve water. The department has eight medicallycertified first responders and 19 volunteer members total, 10 men and nine women, said Sketchley. Connecting with Houston and Burns Lake fire departments only for the occasional training, Sketchley says volunteer members take training courses when they can, and then bring the ideas back to Thursday night practices and train other volunteers.

“And when we say volunteer, we mean volunteer,” said Sktechley, adding that volunteers don’t get a penny for their work, and the department itself actually gets very minimal money for it’s operational costs - covered by tax money through the Regional District of Bulkley - Nechako. In recent years the Topley fire department has gotten a few community gaming grants to pay for new equipment, including a $30,000 grant last year that bought them some new basic sets of gear, about $5,000 a set, to replace some of the outdated gear they’ve been donated, Sketchley said. The Topley fire department has been built on volunteer work and donated materials right from the start, with most of the fire hall materials donated by the old Equity Mine when it was shutting down, said Sketchley. And during the first five years it was run completely on fund raised money, he added. “Yeah, we were all hitting burnout,” he said. “It was getting really hard to do all this fund raising and try to keep the fire department going.” So they held a Topley referendum and property taxes now cover their operation costs. Next summer they plan to hold another referendum to ask for more funding so they can run better and provide better service to the community, said Sketchley, adding that he is very grateful for the community support they’ve received over the years. “I’m really happy with the support of the community. Given the size of the population in the area that we are in, to have the membership the size that we have, it’s really good,” he said. Sketchley says more volunteers are always needed and welcomed, and anyone interested can come to a practice, 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night , or call him at 250-696-3348.

Volunteer fire chief Byron Sketchley and other volunteer fighters, Pat McCraken, Trish Bayfield, Terry Bayfield, Karen Moffat, Glen McCracken and Crissy Stoner gather for the weekly Thursday night practice at the Topley Volunteer Fire Department on Nov. 1.

Top left: Fire captain and chairman of the Fire Department society, Trich Bayfield sets up her heavy fire gear so it’s ready for quick access when a call comes in. Top right: Deputy Fire Chief Terry Bayfield and other memebers help each other gear up for the practice on Nov. 1. Bottom left: Fire captain Clair Sketchley pretends to be passed out while other volunteer members perform a mock, blackout rescue. Bottom right: Fire department offices in Topley where the 19 members meet when they get paged, getting a short report before deciding who to send out on a call. They always make sure enough volunteers are available in case another call comes in. Jackie Lieuwen photos/Houston Today

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