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The fears employees had of getting laid off during the holiday season because Pacific Western Brewery (PWB) moved into a significantly higher tax bracket, creating financial challenges, were allayed after Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Rich Coleman visited the city Monday to announce a new formula instituting incremental mark-up rates instead. Previous to the announcement, as soon as a brewery produced more than 160,000 hL, the tax rate jumped up to the equivalent of a commercial brewery producing 300,000 hL. Last week PWB said it might have to lay off staff and curb production rather than pay the significantly higher rate. A small brewery is put at financial risk when it is marked up to the commercial rate on all volume, Coleman said during Monday’s press conference. He added he’s been working on the new formula for the past few months. “There will be a gradual tax increase in small increments that will not affect the economic viability of the brewery,” Coleman said. “Breweries will know not only where they stand today, but in the future.” The new formula, Coleman said to the employees gathered at the announcement, wouldn’t affect their jobs. He added he expected there would be bumps in the road as the new formula is implemented, however they would be smoothed over so jobs in Prince George would be protected. Coleman said in the past rather than change the formula, which has been in effect since 1988, the threshold was simply raised. Now government, he said, has come up with a long-term solution.
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Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Rich Coleman visited Pacific Western Brewery in Prince George Monday to announce the formula dictating taxation rates for breweries has been changed. Coleman added he visited Prince George to announce the new policy in person to some of the people it meant the most to, rather than simply announcing the change in Vancouver. According to a report written by Tom Fletcher with Black Press, an earlier version of the policy was withdrawn when it was reported the president of PWB donated an auction prize of accommodation in the Carib-
bean to a party fundraiser in Coleman’s constituency, a donation the minister said he returned, adding he should have checked to ensure party donations weren’t solicited from anyone with current business with his ministry. In 2011, PWB donated contributed $24,350 to the Liberal party. turn to PAGE A4
Sensational murder case takes a new turn TERESA MALLAM arts@pgfreepress.com
Life appeared to be turning around for Patrick Michael Kelly. For four years the convicted killer and former RCMP officer, ran a thriving antiques business downtown. He was known as a philanthropist who often donated pieces for charity auctions and fundraisers. Kelly, 62, was also often seen enjoying a night out on the town with a number of different women on his arm.
Kelly had served his time in prison, 23 years, for the first degree murder of his wife Jeanette whom prosecutors said fell to her death after being thrown by Kelly from the 17th floor balcony of the couple’s condo in Toronto. He was found guilty in 1983. However, Kelly has always maintained his innocence, claiming that his wife’s death was an accident. Kelly got day parole in 2008 when he moved to Prince George and two years later he was granted full parole. Surpris-
ingly, many people in the community including business acquaintances knew of his past – but chose to ignore it. Last Tuesday, his parole was revoked at a Parole Board of Canada hearing after he was found to be in violation of a parole condition requiring him to disclose to his parole officer any and all close relationships with women. Last summer, when the Free Press reporter came by to talk with someone doing construction work on his house in the Fort George Park area, Kelly waved
happily and walked into the door with a bouquet of lilies and a bottle of wine. “Are those for someone special?” “Yes, they’re for me,” he joked. That was the side of Kelly that many people saw – and liked. Kelly had recently moved into the house (purchased by a female friend) and it was undergoing extensive renovations. Well-known for helping out people down on their luck, Kelly was also a very shrewd businessman when it came turn to PAGE A3
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SHOEBOXES: Bringing hope to the less fortunate B1 There’s a few new faces on the Spruce Kings roster this week A11
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to some of his Antiques on Sixth dealings. He has angered at least two former consignees and customers. Sarah Bruce was at the Antiques and Collectibles Fair at the PG RollA-Dome last spring at a booth to help sell her grandmother Dorine’s antiques. Kelly was in the antiques booth beside her. He wanted to buy two heavily carved oak “throne” chairs which he arranged to pick up from Dorine’s house in Vanderhoof. “When Mr. Kelly came he took other pieces too,” said Dorine in a telephone interview last summer. “He said I’d get $500 each for the chairs right away – but I haven’t seen any money yet.” Bruce said Tuesday as far as she knows, Kelly has not contacted Dorine with news on whether or not the items have sold nor has he paid her any money. “His trailer was full of her furniture,” Bruce told the Free Press. “There was two carved armchairs, a neat piece from Italy with a glass front, an old chaise lounge, some nice games tables with tassels on them. Some really nice pieces.” After months passed with no news from Kelly, was she suspicious? “It seemed weird,” she said. “If
something is not selling after all this time, then I think he should tell her. She’s 81. Old people get taken so often – I really don’t want her worried with this.” Since Kelly’s arrest in August, three friends of Kelly’s including Rebecca Sinclair, a financial planner, a man with the last name Washington, and Paul Kessler, who in October was handing out business cards at the shop, have been hard at work trying to sort out his paperwork and business dealings. Told by the Free Press people at Antiques on Sixth were working to resolve the problems of returning furniture to its owners or getting them paid, Bruce said that she was relieved and will get a family member to connect with new managers. With the current lease expired, Antiques on Sixth is now being relocated to 250 Dominion St. Because furniture from Antiques on Sixth can be found all over the city – some consigned pieces were on sale at businesses while others were on “generous” loan for display purposes – it’s a tough task to sort things out, round it up and account for it. But that is the plan. A source who spoke on condition of anonymity said she had a “good” business relationship with Kelly. “Like a lot of other people, I had pieces of his [Kelly’s] in my shop
and I made arrangements with Rebecca Sinclair to come and take them. I knew that something was up in August during the PGX because Patrick had talked about having a booth and he was not there. It’s not like him to not show up for promotions and marketing.” The source said she became suspicious when she was told several different stories about Kelly’s lack of contact. “I was told he was on holidays, that he was visiting a sick relative, that he was in a monastery – so I had a funny feeling in my stomach that something was wrong.” However Kelly was always professional, she said, and paid commission promptly on the items sold in her store. According to a Canadian Press release, Kelly will be eligible to apply for parole again but his new hearing will likely be some time in the future, probably a year from now. Meanwhile, Kelly still has his local supporters and friends but he appears to have lost – luckily for them, say sources wary of him – at least two women romantically linked with Kelly, who may also have been left in the dark about his past. Fre e Pre s s file p h o to However, one thing that Patrick Michael Kelly has lost for sure is his Patrick Kelly, seen here at an Artspace show in 2010, is behind bars for a parole violation. freedom.
Paper raised questions about Kelly in August 2012 Shortly after his arrest in August, 2012 and following up a tip from a reader, a Free Press reporter contacted the Correctional Service of Canada to find out if Patrick Kelly may have violated his parole conditions. Kelly, a former RCMP undercover officer, was convicted in 1983 of first degree murder for throwing his wife to her death from the 17th floor balcony of their Toronto waterfront condominium. On August 29, the Free Press received a letter from David Harty regarding our August 27 media inquiry. Here are answers to some
questions we posed: FP: How does a certain community get chosen when a person is placed back into society after his time in jail has been served? DH: The choice of a community for an offender to live in after serving time in a federal institution depends on whether the offender has support available in the community, whether a suitable residential facility has accepted them (if applicable), and if appropriate programs and employment are available in that community. FP: Where does a parole violator go after he
has been found guilty of parole violations? DH: Under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) has exclusive jurisdiction and absolute discretion to grant, deny, terminate or revoke parole for inmates in federal, territorial and many provincial institutions, except for cases under the jurisdiction of provincial parole boards. The PBC may also, when applicable, revoke the statutory release of an offender. FP: Can you tell me the status of Patrick Kelly’s case or direct me to anywhere online
or elsewhere where I may get the correction information? Put it this way, can you comment at all on any aspect of what is now happening, or likely to happen, at this juncture, involving Patrick Kelly? DH: As per the Privacy Act, CSC cannot discuss the specifics of the offender’s case. Harty, regional communications manager, Correctional Service Canada, Pacific Region also provided various websites where the public can access information including parole and community corrections and community assessments.
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The Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA) being negotiated between Canada and China is nothing to fear but rather raises the standards of business practices between the two countries, according to Prince George-Peace River Conservative MP Bob Zimmer. Speculation that the agreement could somehow lead to a situation where a Chinese company with interests in the oil sands could sue Canada if the Northern Gateway pipeline gets nixed, since that could affect profits, is just that – speculation, Zimmer said. “It’s speculation in a couple respects,� Zimmer said. “I don’t see it that way. The FIPPA that we have with China is a framework, somewhat of a reciprocity. They recognize Canadian companies and their right to operate in their country, and we do the same. The FIPPA with China helps us with a framework for companies and foreign investment that wasn’t there previously. It gives parameters the Chinese have to operate under with us.� Zimmer said he understands the caution people feel when it comes to Chinese investment. “We want to keep as much wealth in Canada as possible,� he said. “But foreign investment helps Canada in many, many
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ways. We’ve had foreign investment in Canada for many, many years. FIPPAs give a stable framework to operate businesses out of, and that’s what they’re designed to do. Canada has many FIPPAs. There are many being negotiated, and many that we’ve been operating under for a while.� He added the FIPPA with China isn’t anything to be afraid of. “If anything it adds a level of consistency we need for business,� he said. Even though China is a communist country with all aspects of the country, including businesses, closely tied to and
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Mayors pump pipeline DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
Two mayors of cities in Alberta that are thriving thanks to the oil and gas industry visited Prince George Thursday to talk about why they support pipeline projects, in particular the Northern Gateway pipeline, and how British Columbians and all of Canada will also reap benefits if these projects go through. Mayor Stuart Houston of the City of Spruce Grove and Mayor Greg Krischke of the City of Leduc, members of the Capital Region Board’s Pipeline Linkages Strategy committee, said they hope to discuss the national importance of developing infrastructure to move oil out of Alberta to market, in particular markets in emerging countries like China and India, rather than keep the status quo of selling 99 per cent of Canadian oil to American markets. “The west is at a real crossroads with energy infrastructure,” Houston said. He said currently the United States regulates and discounts Canadian oil prices, to the tune of $27 per barrel. What’s more, the U.S. is set to become the largest energy producer in the world itself by 2025, significantly lowering its need for Canadian oil. “We need to get to the world market,” he said, adding the biggest markets will be China and India. “It is a huge benefit for Canada. It is a huge benefit for the whole industry.” “The benefits are not only for Albertans,” Krischke said. “We recognize B.C. and all of Canada benefit from this.” According to statistics provided by the Capital Region Board, over the next 25 years Alberta’s oil industry will purchase $117 billion in supplies and services from other Canadian provinces. British Columbia will receive a $28 billion chunk of that pie and 25 per cent of the jobs. The Northern Gateway pipeline is part of that picture, and building it will cause the GDP in Canada to rise substantially.
Leduc Mayor Greg Krischke and Spruce Grove Mayor Stuart Houston promote the Northern Gateway pipeline. Houston said for every job created in the Alberta oil sands, another is created elsewhere in Canada. As for upgrading the tar sand oil, Krischke said about 58 per cent of it was upgraded in 2010, though since demand has increased that percentage is down. He added that even if every drop of oil pumped from the tar sands was upgraded, it would still need to be shipped. “We are landlocked right now. Even if we upgraded 100 per cent of the oil we’d have to get it to the tide waters. The safest way is burying the pipe and pumping it,” he said. He added he understands there is a certain amount of environmental risk attached to the pipeline, however pointed out the Trans-Mountain pipeline goes through Jasper National Park, and now people can’t even tell what side of the road it lies on. “It must be done in an environmentally responsible manner,” Houston said. He added the Joint Review Panel will make recommendations to mitigate any associated risks if it approves the project. “Is there a risk?” Krischke asked. “Yes there is, but there’s a risk involved in crossing a road. You can live next to a pipeline and not even know it’s there.” He said there are 10,000 km of pipeline in Alberta. “You can co-exist.”
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A lasting impression Every once in a while someone touches your life answer. Of course, that’s true about nearly everyand your heart in a way you know you will never thing. He is highly intelligent and keeps informed forget. This summer I met Jack, that long lanky cowon current events, not because he has to, just because boy who can unnerve you with one keen-eyed glare they interest him. from beneath the brim of that black cowboy hat he But maybe most of all, he loves a challenge. wears, or flash those pretty dimples that bracket his Whether it’s taking out a mouse that had the temermouth (that is if he’s got enough bark ity to run wild over his cowboy boot shaved away for you to see them) and (using Darby’s spatula, no less) or runconvince you to never tune your radio ning an ancient camperized van down Life in to anything but country music again. the Durango Trail, Jack isn’t a guy you the fat Jack is an individualist in a world say ‘never’ too. that loves to conform. We spent the late lane But the most impressive thing about spring and all summer camping every DELYNDAPILON Jack is his heart. Whether he’s spendweekend, and each trip was a new and ing half his pay cheque on fireworks to great adventure, beginning with preparing for the put on a display for a kid he barely knows someone occasion. made sad or fishing sunglasses out of an outhouse Darby (my bestest friend) would talk about what for his daughter, Jack’s heart knows no limits when needed to be packed, just kind of making sure nothit comes to love, loyalty and friendship. Once he’s ing was getting missed. pulled you into his life you’re safe forever. He’s just a Darby: Meat. Jack: And beer. Darby: Blankets. Jack: call away, and I should know. And beer. Darby: Need an axe. Jack: And beer. The one time this year I was afraid and didn’t Me: (Giggling by then, thinking it was all a joke) know where to turn I didn’t even think about it. I just You don’t really take alcohol when you go camping, showed up on his doorstep. And you know what? do you? Jack: (Casting me a shocked and horrified He came to help me so fast he didn’t even have a look) Well you sure don’t leave it behind. Me: I’ve chance to put on his cowboy boots. never gone camping and taken alcohol before. So why am I going on and on, repeating old stories Actually that was maybe the only conversation I about Jack? Because today I’m worried about that big had with Jack where I left him speechless. beautiful heart. Jack had a heart attack and now he’s He loves beer. And Sambuca. Italian Sambuca. in the hospital. He looks good – he’s just too tough He also loves the ladies. Yes, he is an incorrigible and ornery to be anything but good – but I’m still flirt, but he saves himself from being cast into the worried. bird-dog category because he really truly loves all I’ll be glad to see him back home, arguing with his ladies. Big and small, long and short, red-heads, dog and annoying his girl. brunettes or bald (yes, I saw him seriously flirt with a That’s exactly what’s going to happen, too. First bald lady), young or old (one time Owen mentioned off, Jack said he was going to set off some fireworks him mom was taking a bath and Jack got this rapturover the lake this winter just so we could all enjoy ous look on his face and said he ought to join her. the experience (the experience will probably include Owen mentioned she was old enough to be Jack’s much beer), and Jack never lies. Secondly, the world mom. Jack said “well, older ladies need loving too!”), needs more individualists, real men like Jack who fashion queens or blue-jeaned babes. I could go on might not adhere to all the politically correct rules and on. He’ll catch sight of a lady, and suddenly stop society has laid down, but instead lives honourably, talking halfway through a conversation as he admires true to a cowboy code created in a different era. whatever asset that caught his attention. Even so, it wouldn’t hurt for you to send a couple He also loves George Strait. Ask him any trivia of good thoughts his way. After all, the world can use question about George Strait, and Jack will have the all the real cowboys it can get.
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iven all the talk in this town about city hall dipping into your pockets, it’s ironic that for a good number of Prince George residents it may be the District of Vanderhoof that takes the largest tax bite next year. It’s also ironic, with the future of the Four Seasons Pool up in the area, that tax bite from out west is for a pool. Vanderhoof wants to build a pool. Nothing untoward there. And, because it will cost a fair chunk of change, they are going to the voters in a referendum in February. The pool won’t be cheap for property owners in the catchment area paying for the pool. The price tag is $86 per $100,000 of assessed property. For most, that’s a couple hundred bucks on the tax bill, for some, it could be a few hundred bucks. The catch for a bunch of Prince George residents? The catchment area for the pool includes Bulkley-Nechako Regional District Area F. That means Cluculz Lake. It’s no secret to anyone that a lot of Prince George residents have property at Cluculz Lake, whether they live there yearround or just a summer cabin at the lake. A lot of Vanderhoof residents do the same, however, we would suggest that the number of property owners at Cluculz Lake who identify themselves with Prince George far outnumber those who identify themselves with Vanderhoof. So, for Prince George residents who have property at Cluculz Lake, we suggest you find out about the pool referendum. There is lots of information on the regional district website. You might not object to paying for a pool in Vanderhoof. But you should at least be informed about it. And, whether you support it or not, exercise your right to vote in the referendum.
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arijuana reform advocates hope Washington and Colorado states’ recent vote to legalize and tax marijuana sales will add momentum to their push for change in B.C. Washington state estimates it would collect $560 million in the first year from a 25-per-cent tax on the sale of regulated marijuana through authorized stores. If enacted, this could also cause a partial collapse of B.C.’s estimated $7-billion-a-year illegal pot industry, as growers relocate to the U.S. to avoid the need to smuggle. Recently, the Union of B.C. Municipalities passed a resolution calling for marijuana to be decriminalized. They’d rather pot be regulated and taxed instead. The U.S. votes are a progressive move toward responsible marijuana use. It’s time for B.C. to take a similar step toward decriminalization, if not legalization of marijuana. The potential tax revenue and the opportunity to reduce law enforcement costs, and help unclog our court system is compelling. The poll results south of the border sent a message that U.S. drug policies are not working. Ours aren’t working either. Sensible B.C., a campaign headed by B.C. marijuana activist and medical pot dispenser Dana Larsen, aims to get enough signatures on a petition to force a provincial referendum on marijuana decriminalization, through B.C.’s Recall and Initiative Act. The proposed Sensible Policing Act would block B.C. police from spending time or resources on searches, seizures or arrests for simple cannabis possession. It’s time we take our antiquated marijuana laws and follow the lead of our neighbours to the south and let the people decide if it’s time for a change. – The Burnaby Newsleader
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A shame, but not a real surprise
Editor: My first emotional response is sadness; however, I am not altogether surprised that the city of Prince George moves to close the Swap Shed doors forever and passes up a good thing as dangerous and unsafe, spawning communal, possibly even criminal, kerfuffles. In reality, a sharing shed filled with good things to be passed over and on is quite a grandiose and elaborate vision, saving many items to be repurposed and recycled, up-cycled even, and spared from the massive, encroaching landfill lump. But, if this idea is thrown, rather than planned, a Swap Shed in theory is just a disaster waiting to happen, or as this story ends: a Swap Shed that will not happen. I attempt to visit the municipal Swap Shed at least once a week to repurpose and even challenge my way of thinking as a fabric artisan. A couple of
weeks ago, I found a sparkling gem: a goldenrod, English, dishtowel with a maiden swirling in a field of daffodils. I worked on this piece for about a week, embellishing it with broken zipper flowers, a vintage suede coat belt, a Lush knot wrap bandana, and an embroidered curtain piece from the 70’s. The result was art, one very unique, chic and trendy bag that sold at the UNBC Artisan Fall Fair 2012. I am not an architect, but I will pose here that the design of the Swap Shed is not landmark thinking. It should be made obvious here that the Swap Shed only ever had one kind of system in place: keep it neat in bins or on the shelves, but there are no labels, no guidelines, no signs even, to do so. There are no hooks, no hangers, and no suggestions to hang clothing up. There are three bins in the Swap Shed, they are all very deep,
without holes for drainage or ventilation. A sign is posted that strongly discourages any kind of urination (almost suggests it) in or around the shed! The shelves alongside the back wall are precarious, not level, and do not contain any kind of a shelf lip and some of the shelves have the hardware for the shelving, but do not have a shelf. There are no labelled sections of any kind: for hardware, shoes, toys, clothing, and what not. And finally, ironic enough, at a municipal landfill site, there is not even a garbage can at the Swap Shed location for a person to tidy up if they wanted to. I have never had to wear any kind of protective clothing or gear upon entering the shed or rooting through the shed bins. Obviously, I do exercise caution around and in the shed, as with any eclectic locality that I visit. I have always met interesting people at the
Swap Shed, and, on more than one occasion, have had a delightful conversation, and witnessed people helping people. One day, while digging through the clothing bin, I did find a table saw blade, which could have potentially posed a danger. But another time, I lost my husband’s entire wallet in a bin and a total stranger went out of her way to look us up, call our house, and meet us to return his wallet. We are always going to have hidden dangers and lurking hoodlums, but we will not have another chance to prepare a cleaner, greener future for our children. The idea of re-using and repurposing is not a funky new proposal propped up by Pinterest, it is ageold: giving and taking. The Swap Shed has both donated to my business and I have had the pleasure of passing on my unneeded items too. I will be sad to see the Swap Shed
go because lending and giving, borrowing and bartering are ideas that the Swap Shed will close down with it. It would have been honorable for the municipality to offer up a grant to keep this place and the bigger virtues of this locality alive. The idea of giving and sharing are magnificent, but in order to keep the items in check, make sure the glass does not break on-the-shelf (so to speak) we need to make sure the shelves are built sturdy, people know the rules, and people respect the place. There needs to be plans in place, rules to be respected, and guidelines to be followed. Now that the decision has been made to close the shed doors, even though theoretically this decision was predestined long ago, my concern lies with the post closure plan. I was at the Swap Shed today, and there was not one poster wavering in the wind of the upcoming closure. The
regional district needs to be responsible about their decision and have a plan, a post-closure plan. When residents continue bringing Swap Shed items over the winter months, closing the shed doors won’t magically re-route all the items to the other city thrift shops. People are creatures of habit and the household belongings will continue to arrive if the advertising does not exist. In two weeks, the doors might close, but the Swap Shed might just as well continue to grow outside if the proper measures are not taken to advertise well. While it is inconceivable to think that any leftover piles of Swap Shed materials would be quickly disposed of at the ever-so-convenient landfill site, it might be nice to have a couple of thrift stores on speed-dial to help collect the re-routed donations. Tamara Good Prince George
It takes a real dimbulb to be this kind of Blockhead It’s time for my annual messing with I’m not sure whether both headlights the sleep patterns routine. were burned out or whether the driver Yes, once again this year I’ve voluncouldn’t be bothered turning them on. teered for Operation Red One suggestion at the Nose, which means Friday office was the driver may and Saturdays for the next have deliberately left them Allan’s few weeks will see me up off. After all, if you’ve had a until 3 a.m., which is only couple of drinks, you might Amblings about five hours later than ALLANWISHART figure the cops can’t see you if my usual bedtime. you don’t have your lights on. Shall we amble (which is something I Of course, when they do see your definitely won’t be doing much of this vehicle (and they will), the first thing weekend)? they do is pull you over for driving • I saw something Thursday evening without your lights on, which sort of which takes Blacktop Blockhead to a defeats the whole purpose of keeping whole new level. them off to avoid being pulled over. I was driving up 18th Avenue towards • Someone was mentioning how Foothills around 7:30 p.m. when I saw confusing it could be around Prince a blob approaching in the other lane. George to hear someone talk about how As I got closer, I realized said blob was the Cougars did, and you’re not sure actually a truck – without any lights on. if they’re talking about the WHL team,
the Major Midget team, any of the other minor hockey teams, or a local highschool team. Well, it could be worse. The Southwestern Athletic Conference somehow doesn’t have any Cougars in its 10 teams, but the West Division does have some Golden Lions (Arkansas-Pine Bluff), Jaguars (Southern), Panthers (Prairie View A&M) and two sets of Tigers (Grambling State and Texas Southern). If that’s not enough, there’s another set of Tigers (Jackson State) in the East Division – but they’re the only big cats over there. • Getting back to sleep deprivation (remember, I sort of mentioned it when I talked about Operation Red Nose?), a little less than four weeks from now is a day when a lot of people might get less
sleep than normal. Yes, coming up in less than four weeks is Boxing Day, when people line up outside stores for hours on end, waiting for them to open earlier than usual, so you can buy the stuff you didn’t get for Christmas. At least Boxing Day is a Canadian tradition, unlike the Black Friday ads I saw last week. Hey, you want to be like the Americans, fine, but I’ll spend my money at stores that are proud to be Canadian. • Here is my absolutely ridiculous question of the day: When people in Prince George are going to Prince Rupert for whatever reason, you frequently hear them say, “I’m heading out to Rupert.” Do people in Prince Rupert say, “I’m heading in to George”?
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WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 1030 hrs this 26th day of November 2012, Gregory Jonathon SMITH (B: 1993-04-08) is wanted on a Gregory Jonathon British Columbia wide warrant for IMPAIRED DRIVING. SMITH is SMITH described as a Caucasian male, 180 cm or 5’11” 75 kg or 166 lbs 180 cm or 5’11” tall and weighs 75 kg or 166 lbs. SMITH has brown hair and brown eyes.
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to 60 days in jail. Neil R.J. Hamel was found guilty of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to stop a motor vehicle when ordered to do so, sentenced to four months in jail and prohibited from driving for two years. Albert D. Fiche was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm, sentenced to one day in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Gerald R. Seymour was found guilty of failing to produce a valid driver’s licence when ordered to do so, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Vance C. Solonas was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and two counts of possession of a controlled substance and sentenced to one day in jail. Patrick R. Spencer was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Richard N. Worthington was found
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guilty of public mischief, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Aug. 24: Johnny J. Clark was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to one day in jail. Mark A. Higdon was found guilty of three counts of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 133 days in jail. Higdon was also found guilty of resisting a peace officer and sentenced to 95 days in jail. Higdon was also found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon, failing to comply with a probation order and failing to attend court when ordered to do so and sentenced to one day in jail. Paul A. Coombs was found guilty of two counts of violating a municipal bylaw and fined $100. Desmond R. Morrison was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to one day in jail. James D. Poole was found guilty of causing a disturbance and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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a member of a Boston College squad that won the national championship in April, an orgaMark Begert wasn’t shocked nization ranked first in the most after being dealt. Kevin Guilti- recent NCAA Division 1 ranknan also knew there was a chance ings released on Monday. But the team success wasn’t he’d get moved. One week ago, the defence- enough. Begert needed more men were on different teams game time to develop and, as and conferences. Today, they’re the seventh defenceman, wasn’t teammates on the Prince George logging the on-ice minutes he’d Spruce Kings, acquired in sepa- hoped for. In his rookie BCHL campaign rate B.C. Hockey League deals in 2010-11, Begert recorded 11 announced on Thursday. In a Mainland Division trade, points (four goals and seven the Spruce Kings sent 1992-born assists) in the full 60 regulardefenceman Bradley Ryan to the season games. “I kind of had a slow start Coquitlam Express for Begert, forward Jace Hennig and future in Coquitlam, just moving from considerations. Guiltinan joined really only practicing for a whole the team from the Vernon Vipers, year to coming back into games,” the Spruce Kings exchanging he said. “It’s a different atmo1993-born forward Liam Board sphere and I’m kind of getting back into it now. But it’s a good for his services. The Spruce Kings also received atmosphere up here, the fans are future considerations in the move great. It’s good to get in the game for Guiltinan, a 17-year-old prod- here.” Look at their stats, and it may uct of London, Ont. “I just heard it was a good not come as a surprise that Begert organization here and that there and Guiltinan didn’t record y to play p y points in their first two games was a good opportunity with the Spruce obviously, come in Kings, a home douhere and work for b bleheader against the everything,” he said. Surrey Eagles on the “But I’m excited to weekend. Overall, be a part of it, and Begert has five assists hope to have success in 25 games and Guilmoving forward.” tinan one helper in 23 Each of the new games this season. players on the rosGuiltinan gives the ter has ties to NCAA Spruce Kings size, as Division 1 hockey. he’s listed at 6-foot-3 While Guiltinan Kevin Guiltinan and 205 pounds. (Harvard) and Hen- Trade from Vernon Although smaller nig (Merrimack) at 6-feet and 185 have reached commitments for the 2014-15 season, pounds, Begert has that invaluBegert was a member of the Bos- able experience. “We had the ability to move ton College Eagles last season. Begert, a 19-year-old from West some guys out and bring in Vancouver, had already played two D-men and a forward in a full season with the Express the deals, I guess,” Spruce Kings in 2010-11. He said returning to general manager Mike Hawes the BCHL wasn’t easy. He was said. “In my opinion, it made
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Prince George Spruce Kings’ recently acquired defenceman Mark Begert skates the puck back in their zone with Surrey Eagles forward Brett Mulcahy behind him during Saturday evening’s game at the Coliseum. The Eagles edged the Spruce KIngs 3-2 in overtime to sweep the B.C. Hockey League doubleheader. our hockey club better, younger. All three of these players will be back next season and that was important as well.” Hennig, a 17-year-old Coquitlam product, has yet to make his Spruce Kings debut. He injured his shoulder early this month and the Spruce Kings are hopeful he’ll make his introduction against the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Dec. 7 at the Coliseum. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Hennig has recorded two goals and four points in 17 games this season. He collected 12 points (two goals and 10 assists) in 28 games with the Express in 2011-12.
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“He’s a natural goal scorer. He’s got a great shot,” Begert said. “It was really too bad he got injured in Coquitlam because I thought he was going to have a great year down there.” Moving north with Hennig helped make the transition easier. Familiarity with the franchise also helped. Spruce Kings forward Cam Lawson was also on the 2010-11 Express, while Begert skated with Paul de Jersey on the West-Vancouver based Hollyburn Country Club minor rep teams growing up. In his only season with the Spruce Kings in 2011-12, De Jersey led the team and league in scoring with 41 goals and 57 assists for 98 points.
The forward was named Interior Conference MVP. “(De Jersey) said it was good,” Begert said. “He said I’m going to love the coach, and the organization is great. He had nothing but good things to say.” Surrey won both weekend games in overtime, 2-1 on Friday and 3-2 on Saturday. The Spruce Kings’ record sits at 12 wins, seven losses, one tie and five overtime defeats (12-7-1-5), good for third in the five-team Mainland Division. The Spruce Kings are on home ice again this week, hosting the Chilliwack Chiefs in a doubleheader on Thursday and Friday (7 p.m. at the Coliseum).
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Midget Tier 1 Cougars win bronze on home ice ALISTAIR MCINNIS sports@pgfreepress.com
They finished third in a field of eight. Not a bad position for a host team of a minor hockey tournament. But for the Coast Inn of the North Cougars, it wasn’t where they were hoping to finish. Results after round-robin action also made it appear as though they were
destined for the championship game of the Prince George Columbia Bitulithic Midget Tier 1 Tournament on the weekend at the Kin Centre. The Cougars topped Pool A with a 3-0 record. But then came the semifinal round on Saturday evening, where they met Coquitlam, who finished second in Pool B with a 1-0-2 mark.
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their weekend schedule with a 7-3 victory over Mission on Friday morning. They edged Chilliwack 3-2 on Friday afternoon. The host team returned to the ice Saturday morning for a game against Vernon, winning that contest 7-1. “Pretty happy overall with the effort for them,” Garneau said. “Anytime you go 4-1 on a weekend, it’s a good weekend for you so we just lost the wrong game. But they played well.” Hollyburn (West Vancouver) and the NEBC (Northeast B.C.) Trackers rounded out the competition. The weekend tournament at home was the fourth of the season for the Cougars. Among their results is a first-place finish at a competition in Vernon earlier this month. With Christmas approaching, the Cougars will get a break in their schedule in
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Coast Inn of the North Cougars defenceman Austin Gray skates the puck up ice against Vernon during their semifinal game at the Prince George Columbia Bitulithic Midget Tier 1 tournament on Sunday at the Kin Centre. December. They host Kamloops in a pair of games on Dec. 8 and 9 at the Elksentre. Later in the month, they’ll head south to compete in the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, a competition scheduled for Dec. 27 to 31. The Cougars’ roster, listed on the Prince George Minor Hockey Association website
(www.pgmha.com), includes six players from last season’s Midget Tier 1 provincial championshipwinning team: Riley Hawes, Derek Bulmer, Zach Schlitt, Michael Bhatoa, Justin Schwing and goalie Mitch Profeit. The team’s other netminder is Riley Druskin. Other players on the team are: Zach
Smith, Todd Bredo, Carson Stephen, Austin Gray, Kyle Serup, Thane Anderson, Cole Morris, Markus Plamondon, Treavor Gagne, Nathan Powar, Brogan O’Brien, Isaiah Berra and Jordan Low. Marcel Profeit is the manager, with Ron Powar the team’s trainer. Josh Garneau and Sam Muchalla are assistant coaches.
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The visitors edged the Cougars 3-2. The host team rebounded with a 4-3 triumph over Vernon in Sunday’s bronzemedal game to finish 4-1 overall. But Cougars head coach Jason Garneau wasn’t pleased with their effort in the semifinal. “Give Coquitlam credit,” he said. “They worked hard. They did the things they needed to do.” Kelowna captured the tournament title, edging Coquitlam 3-2 in a shootout in Sunday’s championship game. They also won via shootout in the semifinal round, downing Vernon 2-1. Although Kelowna was also 1-0-2 after the round robin, they were given first place over Coquitlam for recording a more positive goals for and against differential. The teams tied 5-5 in their round robin game. The Cougars opened
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■ WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE
TV series offers close look at Blades The National in the cancellation of Hockey League lock- the Winter Classic and out doesn’t mean qual- thus, there’s no HBO ity hockey program- series this year). ming has On the vanished E d g e ULL this seat a k e s son. a close OURT On Frilook at day night, the life of RESS I caught ALISTAIR MCINNIS We s t e r n the first Hockey episode of On the League coaches and Edge: The Road to the players. It includes MasterCard Memorial bus trips, pre- and Cup. If you’re a junior post-game dressing hockey fan, this is a room speeches, trades must-see. and more. Early in On the Edge is an Episode 1, viewers eight-part series that are introduced to staff follows the Saskatoon and players. The epiBlades on their jour- sode ends with Blades ney to hosting the head coach/GM Lorne 2013 Memorial Cup, Molleken making a the four-team Cana- tough decision with dian Hockey League a 20-year-old overage championship tourna- position. ment next May. The For the Prince George documentary has Cougars, there’s interbeen put together by est in the Blades. WestSportsNet. ern Hockey League You could consider fans who are aware On the Edge a junior of the family conversion of HBO’s nection between the Road to the Winter team’s owners (Blades Classic, a series that owner Jack Brodfollows the two NHL sky is the brother of teams participating Cougars owner Rick) in the annual Winter may be expecting to Classic outdoor game see at least one move on Jan. 1 (Note: the between the organizalockout has resulted tions prior to the Jan.
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The Northern Sport Centre played host to a soccer tournament on the weekend. A co-ed competition ran from Friday to Sunday in the fieldhouse. The seven-a-side tournament featured 14 teams, eight in the Competitive Division and six in the Recreational Division. The tournament ended on Sunday afternoon with the conclusion of the competitive final. WWIFATMW defeated PG United in that game by a 3-0 score.
on Saturday. The Cougars (9-12-1-3) have recorded 22 points through 25 regular-season games. Before Tuesday evening’s WHL action began, they were tied with the Everett Silvertips (10-16-0-2) for eighth in the 10-team Western Conference. The Cougars and Royals will meet again this weekend, this time in Prince George. They’ll hit the ice for a doubleheader on Friday and Saturday (7 p.m. at CN Centre).
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The Prince George Cougars split their Western Hockey League weekend road doubleheader with the Victoria Royals. After defeating the Royals 5-4 on Friday, the Cougars finished on the short end of a 3-2 score
The Cariboo Cougars are riding a five-game winning streak. In a dominating road performance on the weekend, the squad swept the South Island Royals in a doubleheader in Victoria. They won Saturday and Sunday, each victory a 7-0 triumph. Nathan Warren played goal in both games, Sunday’s win his fourth consecutive shutout and fifth goose egg of the season. The Cougars (15-3-0) are second in the 11-team BC Hockey Major Midget League, behind only the Vancouver North West Giants (15-1-2).
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B.C. high school volleyball provincial championships run today through Saturday. Four Prince George squads enter boys tournaments in Kelowna. They are: AAA – Kelly Road Roadrunners; AA – Duchess Park Condors and College Heights Cougars; A – Cedars Christian Eagles. On the girls’ side, three teams are representing the city: AAA (in Vancouver) – Kelly Road Roadrunners; AA (in Nanaimo) – College Heights Cougars; A (in Castlegar) – Cedars Christian Eagles.
BO HEDGES WINS AWARD Former Prince George resident and UNBC alumnus Bo Hedges is receiving another honour. Hedges, a member of the gold-medal winning Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team at the 2012 London Paralympics, is the winner of the 2012 Stan Stronge Award for Athlete with Fair Play and Dedication to Excellence. The announcement was made by the Canadian Wheechair Sport Association on Saturday. Hedges is a member of the Canadian senior men’s team that also won the Doug Grant Memorial Award for Team of the Year.
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The UNBC Timberwolves’ first regular-season trip to the prairies didn’t treat them kindly. One weekend in southern Alberta, and the UNBC men’s basketball team is back to .500. They were 4-2 when they began the Canada West road set in Lethbridge and Calgary. In their latest game, Saturday against the Calgary Dinos (4-4), UNBC dropped a 72-63 decision. That contest followed Friday evening’s 99-90 defeat against the Lethbridge Pronghorns (5-3). In Saturday’s contest, two UNBC players reached double figures in points, Sam Raphael (15) and Charles Barton (12). Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson of the Dinos led all scorers with a game-high 24 points. The Timberwolves sit tied with another 4-4 team, the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack of Kamloops, for fourth in the eight-team Pacific Division. The Vancouver-based UBC Thunderbirds lead the division at 6-2. The Victoria Vikes and Fraser Valley Cascades of Abbotsford sit second with identical 5-3 marks. The Mount Royal Cougars of Calgary (2-6), Trinity Western Spartans of Langley (2-6) and Kelowna-based UBC Okanagan Heat (1-7) round out the division.
On Thursday, the Timberwolves welcome the top team in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association, the Edmonton-based Alberta Golden Bears (7-1). They welcome another Prairie Division team, the Saskatchewan Huskies (5-3), to the Northern Sport Centre on Saturday.
WOMEN The UNBC women’s basketball team (3-5) will try and snap a three-game losing streak at home this week. After the Alberta Pandas (4-4) visit the NSC on Thursday, the Saskatchewan Huskies (3-5) come to town on Saturday. The Timberwolves are coming off a 91-78 defeat against the undefeated Dinos (8-0) at Calgary on Saturday. Friday in Lethbridge, they fell short against the Pronghorns (4-4) by a 74-58 score. In Saturday’s game, UNBC was led by Kady Dandeneau, who came off the bench to score 18 points. Four other players reached double-digit point totals: Mercedes Van Koughnett (16), Sarah Robin (14), Jennifer Bruce (11) and Emily Kaehn (10). With a game-high 19 points, the Dinos’ Jessica Franz led the scoring parade. The UNBC games at the NSC this week have the women playing at 6 p.m. with the men following at 8 p.m. Saturday marks the final Canada West regular-season date until 2013, with students entering fall semester final exams and Christmas.
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Playbill HIP HOP SHOW There will be performances by Brothers in Armz, Wrek-n-Eyez and special guests, hosted by Future Cents on Friday, Nov. 30. Limited seating, get your free tickets at YAP Friends, 1160 7th Ave. Doors open at 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
ECRA EVENTS There will be a full Christmas turkey dinner at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $16 each, advance tickets only at the ECRA centre, 1692 10th Ave. or phone 250-5619381. As well, the Forever Young Chorus and the Gospel Singers present Our Best to You at Christmas, a family concert on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Admission by donation, goodie bags for the children, refreshments to follow.
CALL FOR ART Two Rivers Gallery is organizing a juried exhibition for 2013 which examines the theme Pipeline. Is it a lifeline, an economic dynamo or a disaster waiting to happen? Follow the link tworiversgallery.ca/ pdf/Pipeline_Call.pdf to download a copy of the call for submissions.
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The Free Press asked Spruceland Traditional school students in Grade 6 and 7 leadership class, what they thought of filling shoe boxes for children in other countries who have very little. The students managed to fill 218 Operation Christmas Child boxes this month. “I think [the project] gives us a chance to help other kids in other countries,” said Stephanie Stratton. Her classmate Maria Harraway, 12, said the experience was fun. What went into the boxes? “We put in stuffed toys, hard candy, school supplies, and if you wanted, you could put in a note about yourself and a picture. I think it’s a good idea to give them Christmas presents.” Julian Daduica, 11, agrees. “It’s really good because here in Canada we have so much. My parents helped me to pack my shoe box.” Lalonie Ballantyne, a retired teacher from Spruceland Elementary (now Spruceland Traditional), gave local students, and the rest of the community, a lesson in giving this week. Ballantyne is a longtime volunteer and supporter with Operation Christmas Child, a unique project of the non-denominational Samaritan’s Purse. The Canadian group which began in 1973, works with 45 countries around the world. The international organization distributes gift shoe boxes to 110 countries. “I’ve been involved for years with this project. I did it with the school when I was teaching,” said Ballantyne. “Then this year, the teachers were having a job action at the school so I knew they couldn’t do their usual Operation Christmas Child. That gave me the opportu-
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accessory boutique that recently reopened downtown. “Jacquie donated $5,000 worth of clothing to go towards the shoe box campaign. So I held a sale in the basement of the school and parents, teachers and other people who heard about it, bought things for a donation.” When she counted the money, there was $1,631.25. “Some people who bought things are having hard times right now, they live in the inner city and could never have afforded clothes like that. They went away so happy.” The cash infusion meant that volunteers buy needed items for the boxes and Ballantyne could also pay for shipping the boxes (each one cost $7) and give the organization a cash donation. The shoe boxes are filled with mostly practical and a few “fun”
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gifts in four categories, she said. “It may seem small but [the shoe boxes] can change a life around and give people hope. We usually say to put in something to help them get clean: toothbrush, soap, facecloth, comb or hairbrush; something fun: stuffed animal, small ball, cars, whistle, harmonica, skipping rope; something to help them learn: pens, pencils, eraser, notepad, solar calculator; and something to eat: handwrapped candy or suckers.” Restrictions apply. “There are things you can’t send overseas, liquids such as shampoo, toothpaste and snow globes but the whole list of suggested items for the shoe boxes is on the Operation Christmas Child website.” For more information visit the website at www.samaritanspurse. ca/shoeboxes.
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Two of the approximately 30 people who participated in the Polar Bear Dip at Ness Lake Bible Camp earlier this year hit the water. The dip was postponed from New Year’s Day after a fire destroyed the gym at the camp.
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Ready to go for a dip? It’s been less than a year since the last Polar Bear Dip at Ness Lake Bible Camp, but plans are already well underway to welcome 2013 in with the traditional splash. The event, which is a fundraiser for the camper sponsorship fund, normally runs on New Year’s Day. This year, however, the Polar Bear Dip had to be postponed after a New Year’s Eve fire destroyed the gymnasium at the camp. The new gym was opened in July, and visitors to the Polar Bear Dip will be able to see how much has been accomplished in the past 12 months.
The 2013 Polar Bear Dip sees brave souls, many in costume (there are prizes for best costume, you know), leap into the usually frigid waters of Ness Lake. Trained rescue personnel are close at hand in case of problems, but usually end up helping the dipper scramble out of the water as quickly as possible. The entry fee is $20, but anyone raising more than $20 in pledges will have the fee waived. Pre-registration is encouraged, with a free Polar Bear Dip T-shirt for the first 50 participants. More information and
pledge forms are available online at www.nlbc.bc.ca. On Jan. 1, check-in will be held at the Welcome Centre at 2 p.m. There will then be a short meeting in the gym at 2:30 to judge costumes, before the participants make their way down to the lake and hit the water. Spectators are more than welcome to come out, and there is hot chocolate and cinnamon buns provided. Last year’s event raised about $3,000, which is used to help families that would not otherwise be able to afford to send a child to the camp.
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A photograph by an unknown photographer, left, and Joe Ferranteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting, The Homestead, are two of the pieces in Perspectives on rhe Past, a look at 100 years of the Huble Homestead. The show is on at Artspace, above Books and Company, until Nov. 30.
History of Huble Life for early pioneers in the North was never easy. The efforts of settlers in our region spurred the growth of new communities and carved out a way of life we still admire. Join in on the multimedia discussion at the library on how pioneers like Albert Huble and his family helped create the city we know today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first in a proposed series to talks focusing on local history and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great chance to her more about our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots,â&#x20AC;? said Andrea Palmer, communications coordinator, Prince George Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Bold Promise: Pioneering in
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I was eight years old. “I’m Laura, you saw my sister Linette,” she It was my first week in my new school in said leaning closer to my ear. Then I noticed Canada after moving from England and I was the braces on her slender legs. “We’re identical getting to know all my classmates. My British twins... but she didn’t get polio. I just got back accent was a source of curiosity, they made fun from a week in hospital. I still have to go there of my curls and my first name Claire. But makonce in a while.” ing friends was easy when they all wanted to I felt so bad. No one told me. Why would know about life in London riding they? the double decker buses and having Tea We were young and too busy in high tea with the Queen. those years with our marble games, with And I told them I couldn’t wait comic book trading and playing to see my first Canadian igloo and baseball – while more sophisticated Teresa polar bear. minds were hard at work developWe were all seated in our wooden ing a polio vaccine. TERESAMALLAM chairs – with the heavily etched Laura and I became pretty good table tops attached – when a pretty friends. girl with blonde hair and a big smile came into She always beat me at marbles. We played for the classroom. She was on crutches. She made “keepsies” and I remember when she won my her way to the seat favourite giant tiger’s eye. beside me and pulled In this game – as in real life – the person with her long limbs into place the most marbles wins. Laura was a winner. I beside her desk. It was used to joke that she was the only one I knew Monday – I thought she who had all her marbles. must have broken her I was reminded of Laura when I went to a leg over the weekend Samuha Overseas Development Association because the last time (SODA) presentation Sunday highlighting the I saw her, at recess on work of physiotherapist Hillary Crowley and Friday, there were no her team in South India. crutches. Through funding from SODA supporters, they “What happened to assist people living in poverty who have disyour leg?” I asked. abilities from conditions such as cerebral palsy, “I had polio,” she spinal cord injury, amputation and polio. whispered as the class Many village children have been challenged began. I sat there in by polio and with education and vaccines, it is silence, redness coming less prevalent now, but they are still coping with into my cheeks. I had its devastating effects. never known anyone SODA provides physiotherapy, access to surwho had polio but I gery, and vocational training and, most imporknew that it crippled tantly, offers hope for their futures. kids. For more information on SODA and its work, “But I just saw you ...? visit www.samuha.org.
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Festival of Trees takes over Civic Centre Record crowds came out Saturday for the first day of the Festival of Trees. The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation’s annual fundraiser takes over 300 volunteers to put together and this year, it boasts lots of colour, glam and whimsy. There’s a delightful gingerbread village in the entranceway complete with many houses and an edible Mr. P.G. (made by Pastry Chef Bakery.) Going through the doors, visitors are treated to dazzling displays and creative ceiling drops in a kaleidoscope of colours. And in the main room, there’s something for everybody. Lots of beautifully decorated trees from simple themes to dramatic flair. Favourite childhood characters like Big Bird and Homer
the Clown, who creates balloon animals, and even a Lego Loves Tree (White Spruce and CC Industries) with Lego village, toys and helicopter made by Matt, Ryan and Allison McCray. For adults there’s designer trees with golfing and wine-lovers themes, glitz and sparkle and some surprises – like a sideways tree sponsored by Finning called “Dozing Off”. On Sunday, volunteers Monica Peacock and David Wharrie were helping out, making sure children got their time in with Santa. Some wanted to tell him their wish list, others just wanted a high five. The 19th annual Spirit of the North fundraiser Festival of Trees runs until Dec. 2 at the Prince George Civic Centre.
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Chase Burrows, a Lego fan, is fascinated Sunday with the Lego Loves Tree by White Spruce and CC Industries designed by Matt, Ryan and Allison McCray. The tree is one of dozens at the annual Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation’s Festival of Trees.
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WEDNESDAY Potluck, Nov. 28, 5 p.m., whist 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. German Paint Class, 2 p.m., Wednesdays in November, Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Wing night and karaoke, Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion. B.C. Civil Liberties meets second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., 2105 Pine St. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:0-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-9818270.
THURSDAY Kayaking Adventures in BC Photographic Presentation, Nov. 29, 7 p.m., “Parks Building”, 4051-18th Ave.. Information: pgnaturalists@gmail. com Line dancing, 11:30 a.m., Thursdays in November, Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-6499591. Plaza 400 Toastmaster Club meets Thursday, noon, Aleza room, fourth floor, Plaza 400 building, 1011 4th Ave. Information: 6252. toastmastersclubs.org/ or 250-564-5191. Tai Chi classes, Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-9643849.
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Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn 250-562-9580. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Spruce Capital Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561.
FRIDAY Drum Circle with Granville Johnson, Friday, 7-9 p.m., Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George, 1752 Fir St. Information: 1-250966-2320.
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at Huble Homestead Historic Site, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., upper parking lot. 40km north of Prince George, off Highway 97 on Mitchell Road. 250-564-7033. Full turkey dinner, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. Advance tickets only at Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 10th Ave., 250561-9381. Family Christmas potluck party, Dec. 1, 5 p.m., St Michael’s Anglican Church (1505 Fifth Ave.), hosted by LatinoCanadian Association of Northern BC. Dance to Country Rose, Dec. 1, 8 p.m.midnight, Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Nechako Flea Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.
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Pancake breakfast buffet, Dec. 2, 9-10:30 a.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Full turkey dinner, Dec. 2, 5 p.m. Advance tickets only at Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 10th Ave., 250561-9381. Nechako Flea Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Peace Keepers Proceeds to Alzheimer and MS societies and others.
MONDAY Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Church Hall. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta
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TUESDAY Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250962-6876 or www. tilopa.org. Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250562-3402. Sweet Adelines women’s fourpart chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975.
Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250563-2885.
for mutual support of those who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets monthly at CMHA office. Information: Sandy 250-960-9047. Thursday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Knox United Church,1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-564-6336 (days), 250-964-4851 (evenings). Red Hat Chapter meets for lunches and outings. Information: 250-640-1139. Elks’ meat draw, Thursday, 4:30- 6 p.m., Legion. Proceeds to Elks’ Children’s Fund. Rainbows grief and loss program for ages 5-15, registering for the fall session. No charge. Information: Catherine 250-5632551. Tea Time for the Soul. Would you like someone to listen to you? Come, listen, and share while enjoying a cup of tea. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Forest Expo House, 1506 Ferry Ave. No cost. For more information, Jesse or Catherine at 250-563-2551. Singles and friends, social group of people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m.,
A&W on 20th Avenue. Wednesday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) noon, AiMHi, 950 Kerry Sth. Information: 250-9603959, 778-416-0908. Learning Circle Literacy Program works with adult learners and families on literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or literacy@pgnfc.com.
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” PG Exhibition - Nov 29 Annual General Meeting - 7 pm at Jack Bryant Room, Studio 2880, 2880-15th Ave. *hot drinks, treats and door prizes, help us wrap up our Centennial year! Memberships are sold 6:30 – 7 pm. Volunteers welcome. 563-4096 Huble Homestead Historic Site - Dec 1 Pioneer Christmas - 10 am to 3 pm. Make old fashioned holiday crafts & treats, dip candles, and enjoy a visit from Santa! Warm up with chili and a hot drink. To volunteer, Krystal 250-564-7033 Senior Activity Centre, PG & Dist - Dec 16 Tour of Lights – Free of charge to all seniors, dinner included. For more info 250-564-3287 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: the estate of EMILIO MILAN ZIVEC also known as MILAN E. ZIVEC, also known as MILAN ZIVEC, also known as MIKE ZIVEC, also known as EMILIJO ZIVEC, Deceased, formerly of #20 - 1000 Inverness Road, Prince George, British Columbia, V2K 4V1 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of EMILIO MILAN ZIVEC also known as MILAN E. ZIVEC, also known as MILAN ZIVEC, also known as MIKE ZIVEC, also known as EMILIJO ZIVEC are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at #13 - 151 Columbia Street, McBride, British Columbia, V0J 2E0, on or before January 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. ROSS JAMES PARTINGTON, Executor TRAXLER HAINES, Solicitors
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: the estate of JOHN DONALD FERGUSON also known as DONALD FERGUSON, also known as DON FERGUSON, Deceased, formerly of 4570 Knoedler Road, Prince George, British Columbia, V2K 5V7
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2010 Polaris 550 Sportsman ATV 511 kms. Only been on gravel logging roads. When purchased $11,500.00 plus $500 in after market items (Warn winch, windshield, mirrors, camo saddle and rear bags, gun boot and holder plus cover. Asking $8500 Serious inquiries only. 250-562-3747
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