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BC’s New Democrats have nominated Sussanne SkidmoreHewlett as their candidate in Nechako Lakes for the 2013 Provincial Election. “Northerners face a huge number of challenges, and New Democrats are committed to bringing positive change to our communities,” said SkidmoreHewlett. Skidmore-Hewlett is a community organizer and court clerk in northern B.C.. “Sussanne is a strong candidate, and I’m proud to have her on our team,” said Adrian Dix, Leader of the BC NDP. “I know she’ll be a vocal advocate for Northerners who want the positive change that the BC NDP are offering.” Current Liberal MLA in Nechako Lakes John Rustad will be running again in next spring’s election. Rustad was chair of the Mid-term Timber Supply Committee and said he has things he wants to continue to work on.

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Local singer Jerusha White has released a two-song EP of holiday songs. White released her first two original Christmas singles to the public last week. The title songs: Ginger Bread Boi and Christmas(crazy how it is) are her first recorded creations. The young singer said she is going to be creating a fulllength album next year.

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rier. “I hope he comes back,” said Thomas of his friend. “He’s a really awesome kid.” Some of the messages others had written on the sweatshirt were: “Never give up,” “we know you can do it,” “stay strong,” and “get well soon.” Teacher Gretchen Vogelsang said the staff at the school are impressed with the work the students

are doing and with “the power of youth.” “It just all these young people coming together for another young person and nobody said ‘Go do that,’ they just did that on their own,” said Vogelsang. “I was just proud of the kids, we all are.” Nakazdli also held a fundraiser loonie auction and spaghetti or chilli lunch for Prince’s family, raising nearly $2,000 at the lunch alone.

Students at Fort St. James Secondary School (FSJSS) miss a certain Prince, and they are rallying for his return. Marcel Prince, a student at FSJSS with Down Syndrome, already faced challenges everyday with Down Syndrome, but he was recently medevaced to Vancouver and diagnosed with leukaemia. Prince has been hospitalized ever since but his classmates have felt his absence and decided to do something about it. Specifically, Marti Wiltse, who has art class with Prince and had peer tutored Prince last year in gym class, wanted to do something special for him. “I cried so hard when I found out,” she said. “It’s really lonely in art class.” Last year, Wiltse had made Prince cupcakes on his birthday, but this called for more than baking. So Wiltse started a Facebook campaign to have Prince’s favourite team, the Vancouver Canucks, visit Prince in the hospital. Within less than a week, the page had more than 942 likes, Prince was visited by members of the BC Lions team and Canucks players Daniel Sedin and Kevin Bieksa. “I didn’t even think it would make it anywhere near 1,000 likes,” said Wiltse of the the page’s success. “I thought it would be mostly our town show- Gage Sam (left) and Brent Thomas hold up a sweatshirt they were having students and teachers at Fort St. James Secondary School sign for Marcel Prince, who is undergoing treatment for ing support.” leukemia right now in Vancouver. Originally, WilRuth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier tse was planning on encouraging the Canucks to visit Prince using a video the student would film of messages of support for their schoolmate. However, the film had not even been completed when the visits took place. But this has not deterred Wiltse from the original plan, and last week at a school-wide assembly with students wearing as much Canucks colours and as many jerseys as they had, the entire school held signs and chanted “Go Marcel Go” for the video. Wiltse also led the students in a bleacher wave for good measure. The video will be sent down with family for Prince when it is done. Another friend who misses Prince and wanted to do something for him was Brent Thomas. Thomas, who has known Prince since Kindergarten, got a Falcons sweater for Prince and spent time at a table in the school hallway having students sign their names and write messages of support on it for Prince. For each signature, Thomas was donating one dollar to the family as well. Students and teachers were encouraged to donate when they signed, and Thomas, with his friend Gage Sam Four above: Students at FSJSS were gathered in the gymnasium to film a message to Marcel Prince. Stualso helping, had gathered over 170 dents dressed in Canucks colours and held signs before chanting messages of support and doing “the wave.” Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier signatures when he spoke to The Cou-

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Year End Revue January, 2012

Be seen, be safe campaign kicks off! Month-long Events Alcohol Awareness Month National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. 212-269-7797 www.ncadd.org Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Prevent Child Abuse America The mayor and council voted to give closer to their original fundraising goal. 312-663-3520 $1,000 of grant-in-aid funding to the Be However, the class continues to expand on www.preventchildabuse.org Seen, Be Safe Reflective Bracelet Cam- ideas to keep the community safe and are BeaverOnGolfCourseC0804.EPS Jazz Appreciation Month paign. hoping to also purchase peel and stick reSmithsonian National Museum of American History DaffodilsHC0804.EPS The campaign202-633-3129 was started after the flective stickers for community members to www.smithsonianjazz.org tragic death of 11-year-old Nolan Alexis on put on anything from strollers to helmets to Hot Retail Co-op Categories Highway 27 in November, and the goal is bikes or walkers. Bicycles, Accessories and Supplies National Car Care Month to raise at least $5,000 toCouncil $6,000 to provide The students met a road at one Lawnblock and Garden Car Care Motorcycles and Snowmobiles every child in the240-333-1088 Fort St. James area, in- point when the first bracelets they ordered Furnishings www.carcare.org cluding Tache, Binche and Yekooche with turned out not to be the onesOutdoor they had wantRecreational Vehicles reflective braceletsNational to make them safer on ed, and with those sent back, the students Donate Life Month Hot Manufacturer Co-op the roads and highways in the of area. are once again working towards their goal U.S. Department Health and Human Services Benjamin Moore Paints 202-619-0257 The project was an idea which came of a bracelet for every student in the area. Camp Healthcare www.organdonor.gov from discussions and ideas to prevent simiThe class has now ordered 2,000Mowers of the Grasshopper Rolex Watch lar tragedies in Mrs. Madhok’s Grade 6 bracelets they like through Northland AuNational Lawn Care Month Whirlpool Corporation PLANET, Professional Landcare Networktomotive, who is giving the class at Sowchea Elementary. students the 800-395-2522 So far, Mt. Milligan Mine has donated bracelets at cost to further their cause. www.landcarenetwork.org Special Section Builder Themes AdBuilder $1,000, Tl’azt’en Nation has also donated “It’s a great start, and the response from • Financial National Parkinson$100, Awareness Month the community has been phenomenal,” $1,000, Apollo has donated Conisaid • Planning a Garden NationalSuccess Parkinson Foundation, Inc. Students in Mrs. Madok’s Grade 6 class along with Mayor Rob MacDougall and Russ Gingrich fex has donated $300, By Six has Principal Cam McCormick.• Earth Day 800-327-4545 made a commitment of funds and some The Courier is also helping • Eastersponsor the hold up a cheque from the District of Fort St. James for $1,000 towards the Grade 6 class’ Be www.parkinson.org private donations have also come in. The project and will be covering it’s develop- Seen, Be Safe Reflective Bracelet Campaign. Special Events Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier Prevention of Animal CrueltyaMonth District’s $1,000 now brings the total bit ment. NCAA Men’s Final Four Championship 4&6 ASPCA, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 212-876-7700 www.aspca.org

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Year End Revue February, 2012

2012 Poker Ride the biggest one yet! Lakeshore Realty This year’s poker ride was one of the most successful in the event’s history. “It was the biggest turn out for selling (poker) hands,” said Wayne Moll, president of the Fort St. James Snowmobile Club. A total of 405 poker hands were sold for the event which was a significant jump in hands. Previously the highest number of hands sold at the Poker Ride was 325. With people doubling up on snowmobiles, and riders buying more than one hand the actual snowmobile count was lower than the hands count. Organizers estimate anywhere between 250 to 285 actual snowmobiles made their way

out to the ride. Besides selling a record breaking number of hands the event was also successful in drawing people from all over the region. “We got people from Prince George, Burns Lake, Stoney Plain, Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake,” said Moll. Though the collection of cards to complete a poker hand was the key to the event, there was a plethora of draws at the clubhouse for everything from a chainsaw to a helicopter ride, along with a small concession to warm up the riders with coffee and hot chocolate when they got back. The event was a fundraiser for the snowmobile club, the

proceeds of which goes to paying for the fuel and up keep for the machines that keep the trails groomed. The club keeps 256 km of trails groomed throughout the winter for snowmobilers. The poker ride also doubled as a membership drive, as the organization hopes to lure in younger members. “We are really looking to getting some younger people out here” said Moll. The average age of the senior members in the club keeps creeping up, with one of their groomers still at it after turning 80. With 54 memberships sold the club saw some success in bringing in new people as well.

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Year End Revue March, 2012

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Jude Costello was first in the snowboarders. The Big Air and Rail Jams saw fewer numbers than the weekend before. Kobe Russell was first in the under 14 age group, Haley Sullivan took first in the 15 and over in the Rail Jam. Kealan Gatacre was first in the under 14 in the Big Air and Liam Willick was once again the winner of the 15 and over, but the top three apparently differed by as little as half a point in some cases, with Quinn Moeller and Haley Sullivan taking second and third respectively. On Sunday, the Mountain Bike Race also drew a large number of riders, with a total of six competitors, but it was still race veteran Jeff Jones who blew away the competition.

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Slush Cup 2012

With the weather ranging from overcast to snowfall to pure sunshine during Slush Cup 2012 at Murray Ridge, participants had to plan accordingly. Saturday, March 17 saw some sunshine early on during the Hat Lake Hurl ski and board race, with the afternoon clouding over and some snow beginning to fall during another Rail Jam and Big Air event. Sunday, March 18 was over- Spectators get a front-row splash at the slush cast with some great fresh snow cup. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier from the night before, and there were all manner of events from kids games, to the mountain bike race (where brave bikers race their summer machines in very winter conditions down Cassiar to the bottom), the bath tub races (in which teams must maneuver homemade snow chariots carrying one of the team around gates then across the finish), and finally, the Slush Cup itself, (where brave souls take a run at a small jump before pitching themselves into a pit of icy cold water). It was all in good fun, with barbecued burgers and beers on the deck to raise funds for the ski patrol, some great costumes and prizes to boot. Saturday’s Hat Lake Hurl race saw a large number of participants sign up, with some competitors from Prince George. Gabriella Willick took first in the 10 to 15 age category for female skiers, Andrew Faullus was first in the 14 to 20 male skier group, Rodgrigo Alvarez was first in the over 20 male skiers and

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Year End Revue April, 2012

Chief Kweh recognized nationally Chief Kw’eh (known as Kwah) is a lot more than a name on some local streets and a building. The local historical figure has now been recognized for his national importance in history on recommendation from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The historic chief’s importance to the history of Canada was among 13 recognized on March 22 of this year. “Today’s designations will bring to life the spiritual, cultural and physical ties that First Nations have to this country, for both Canadians and visitors to Canada,” said The Honourable Peter Kent, minister of environment, in a release. “They will give future generations an understanding of moments in time that span the centuries.” The recognition came after years of research and hard work by one of Chief Kw’eh’s descendants, his great-great granddaughter, Lillian Sam. “I knew he was an important man,” explained Sam, who helped him correspond with some important people over the years, as his hands shook too much to be able to write legibly at that time. Sam began working on a project with Parks Canada on Kweh and they interviewed 39 elders from the area. Through these interviews, Sam began to learn a lot about the old ways and the culture and some

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of the stories were published in a book called Nak’azdli Elders Speak and Sam’s curiosity about her background grew. The Nak’azdli Elders Advisory group were approached by Site Manager Bob Grill and the question was who should be nominated as a significant historical person from the area. “The stories go that (Chief Kweh) was a once a great warrior,” said Sam, and so they settled on Chief Kw’eh for the nomination. After a lot more work and research, submissions and revisions, Chief Kw’eh was eventually chosen in 2009 as one of the historical people of naJana Gainor looks up at Murray Ridge on the last day of the ski hill before it closed for the tional significance, but the official anseason. nouncement was not made until March Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier 22, 2012. In the end, Chief Kw’eh will now and Sam hopes they can have many of Chief Carrier (Dakelh) way of life and how the land take a place in the nation’s history and Sam has Kw’eh’s numerous descendants back for the was taken away from them, and she sees the need finally satisfied some of the curiosity about her event. for change and growth. family’s history. The research and what she learned was a “The most important thing for me is finding “He was a dreamer, he was a warrior and a fur great experience for Sam, and she seemed very my identity.” trade chief,” she said. “These days we don’t have satisfied with the outcome of her hard work. The designation means the area has four leaders like that.” “For me, it’s been an honour to our people,” figures of National Historic Significance to celA celebration will now be planned and a she said. “It uncovered a lot for me.” ebrate: Father Morice, James Douglas, Simon plaque will be placed to mark the designation, She said she learned a lot about the loss of the Fraser and now Chief Kw’eh.

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It should have just been another trip to Prince George, but instead, it turned into a trip they will never forget. Blake Olesiuk and his wife Erica of Fort St. James were driving along Highway 16 on May 5 around 10 a.m. with their two young children in the back seat, when they saw vehicles stopping. They then saw a car had gone off the road and landed in a small lake near Meier Road in the Cluculz Lake area. The vehicle was beginning to sink, and no one was exiting the vehicle. Olesiuk said someone called 911, but the operator told them no one should go in the water and help was on its way. As Olesiuk ran down the steep bank to the edge of the water from the highway, he said he was already taking his dress shirt off and getting his wallet out of his pocket, preparing to go into the water if necessary. “I think there’s something just in each of us to help someone in need,” he said. But he hesitated long enough to discuss things with some of the other bystanders and one person supplied them with a rope, so he tied it around his waist, thinking maybe they could try and pull the car closer to shore if necessary. At the point when he entered the water and began to swim out to the car, the elderly couple in the car were visible, still sitting in the car with the water up to their knees. When he reached the car, Olesiuk climbed onto the hood, trying to get out of the water for the time being, but the car had not yet touched bottom, and it began to sink even faster, so he moved back into the water. Olesiuk then helped the elderly male passenger exit through the passenger window. But as he was helping the man, the crowd on shore began shouting the woman needed help, and he turned back to the car to see her swimming towards the passenger side window as well. Olesiuk said he could see they “didn’t have a lot of time left before the whole car was submerged,” with about eight inches between the roof of the car and the rising water inside. He reached in and pulled the woman through the window, grabbing her under her arms. As soon as she was out

Year End Revue May, 2012

Rescue saves two

Blake Olesiuk (left) swam out to help an elderly couple from Alaska escape their sinking vehicle on May 5. Thanks to Olesiuk and other bystanders, the couple managed to get out of the vehicle and reached shore just as the car filled completely with water.

much danger they were truly in if they didn’t have help.” Robinson said the time for the entire rescue was only a matter of minutes from the time she got there until only the roof of the car

was visible in the water. “It was an amazing thing to witness, absolutely amazing,” she said. Robinson left the scene and continued on to work, but was in a bit of shock after witnessing the daring rescue. “I wanted to cry - I felt relief, I felt excited, it was amazing,” she said. Vanderhoof RCMP who

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responded to the scene later are commending Olesiuk and the second man who waded into the water as Olesiuk was bringing the victims to land and helped him bring them up onto the shore. The driver, travelling from Alaska, claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel after a long night of driving.

When people ask Olesiuk what made him do it, he just said he was only doing what had to be done. “I could not imagine what it would be like if we were to all stand on the roadside and watch these two people sink in the car waiting for the ambulance and having to live with that for the rest of my life,” he said.

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of the car, he felt the rope grab him, and the people on the shore pulled them both, while the man held onto the car, remaining in the water. As Olesiuk and the woman were pulled to the bank, another man waded out to meet them, helping them the final distance to safety. When he got the woman to shore, Olesiuk said he looked back and saw the man was now up to his chest in water and he did not look like he was doing well. So once again, Olesiuk swam out in the icy water to help him to shore, and once again, when he reached the man, the group on shore helped drag them both to safety. “I didn’t really feel the cold while I was in the water,” he said. By the time Olesiuk and the man were on land, Olesiuk said he “looked back at the car and it had sunk.” A resident of the area, Cathy Robinson was on

her way to work when she saw a number of vehicles pull over and the people in the vehicles getting out and running across the highway. “I grabbed my camera, thinking it must have been something big,” said Robinson. “Not thinking accident, I’m thinking wildlife.” When she got over to the opposite side of the highway where the people had gone, she could then see where a car had gone into the lake and Olesiuk was already in the water, trying to help the people in the vehicle. “I really wanted to put my camera down and help,” said Robinson. But at that point, there was not much she could do, and so she took photos of the event, not even realizing the full extent of what she was witnessing at the time. After she took a look at the photos she had in her camera was when she really realized “just how much that young man had helped those people out and how

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CAPITAL, HOUSING AND LANDS MANAGER Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Band has an opening for a Capital, Housing and Lands Manager. This person promotes cooperation, mission statement and commitment towards the attainment of common goals of the Capital, Housing and Lands department. Manages programs and staff related to Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Housing, Capital Developments, Lands, Operations & Maintenance and Band taxation; understanding of Housing policy and regulations. MiniPuP 4ualiÂżFations Âž 3-4 years experience in Housing and Lands management. Âž Degree or diploma would be an asset. Âž Managing issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally. Âž Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, computer skills, ability to write and submit proposals on behalf of Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli. Âž Knowledge of the Nakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;azdli Community will be considered an asset. Âž Valid class 5 drivers license and preferably own vehicle. Âž Full Job description is available only to candidates that are TualiÂżed and called in for interview. Deadline for Applications: January 25, 2013 Faxes and emails will be accepted. Please no phone calls. Apply to: Maureen Isadore P.O. Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax 250 99 010 Email exeFutiYeassistant#naNa]dli.Fa

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Fort St James Senior Citizens Home Society, the governing body for Pioneer Lodge, is seeking to hire a responsible person as the social recreation worker and meal delivery scheduler for two senior citizens on a weekly basis. You will be required to have your own vehicle for which you will be compensated. If interested please call: Sherry Nielsen 250-996-1550 or Marilyn Hiebert 250-996-7393 for further detailed information.

General Manager Burns Lake Native Development Corporation is a First Nations owned and driven organization. With a strong working relationship with its Board of Directors the organization is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth development within its six member ďŹ rst nations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate for this half-time position (moving to full time pending resources) will demonstrate - ďŹ nancial management skills - good written and oral skills - strong management skills and project management experience - experience working with a board of directors - hands-on HR management skills - familiarity with lending principles - experience in community economic development - experience in a non- proďŹ t organization - must have experience in proposal writing, forestry, logging and value added operations - good understanding of dealing with ďŹ rst nation communities Responsibilities: - co-ordinating meetings of, and reporting to, Board and its committees - assisting Board formulate policies and programs - overseeing administration - planning, developing and monitoring budgets and performance targets - developing and maintaining HR policies; recruiting, training, supervising staff - leading economic development initiatives Applicants ideally will have several years management experience, post secondary education in a business related ďŹ eld, familiarity with log harvesting, small business lending and an ability to work with diverse client and partnership groups. Aboriginal ancestry is an asset. Please submit resumes by January 7, 2013 to:

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Heavy Duty Field Mechanic The KDL Group of companies is a dynamic and growing organization headquartered in Fort St. James, British Columbia that offers a competitive wage and an attractive benefit package. KDL is seeking an individual to strengthen our team. We are currently looking for a full time Heavy Duty Field Mechanic for our Fort St. James operations. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of mobile forestry equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to diagnose & repair equipment problems and maintain all machinery to company standards. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of experience with maintenance of Heavy Duty Equipment. The applicant must be able to demonstrate competencies in leadership, communication, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, organization, and must be safety conscious. Application deadline is January 10, 2012. Please email resumes to admin@kdlgroup.net

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The District of Fort St. James invites applications for the position of Director of Finance. Fort St. James is located on the shore of scenic Stuart Lake, 160 km northwest of Prince George in the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako. One of the oldest communities in British Columbia, the District is home to the Fort St. James National Historic Site, which was a fur trading post founded by Simon Fraser in 1806. A resource-based community with an area population of 4,000 people, Fort St. James offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including a golf course and ski hill. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance will have overall responsibility for financial services including statutory duties assigned under the Community Charter. As a member of the senior management team, the DOF will provide strategic advice to the Chief Administrative Officer on municipal finance and financial stability. This individual will provide support to the management team and departments in strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring, risk management, HR and performance management. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finance experience, and hold a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) or equivalent combination of experience and knowledge. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation as it relates to municipal finance, and demonstrable budget management experience. In addition, this individual will be an exceptional communicator, able to present financial results and options in a clear, concise manner, and possess a strong leadership style of delegating, mentoring, and team building. A detailed job description can be found at http://bit.ly/ZKipCr. The municipality offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 p.m. on January 4, 2012. For more information on Fort St. James, please visit our web site at www.fortstjames.ca The District of Fort St. James thanks all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Kevin Crook, CAO District of Fort St. James PO Box 640 477 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Email: cao@fortstjames.ca

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT 260 Please be advised that Melvin Henderson is proposing to remove all(10 h) of the private land from woodlot license # 260 located in the vicinity of Hymen Creek. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Melvin Henderson of box 1245, Fort St James, B.C. V0J1P0 by January 22/2013. Information about this proposal can be obtained from the same address.

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Three million Canadians have a hearingagainst loss. Rally the federal budget Better your odds. I’m one of them. in Spirit Square

The Hearing Foundation of Canada funds the onlymay nationally medical The budget have hadcoordinated passed through the result in a one month repassedresearch in the House of House on June 14, it program to find the causewill and duction in the operating Commons, but some still need to be approved season of the local hiscure of hearing loss. Fort St. James residents by the Senate. toric site, and the Prodwere not taking it lying Rally organizer Kelly uct Development Officer To learn more about our programs and how down. Inden didn’t hold out position being reduced you can help, call 1-866 HEAR free There were a group much hope their YOU, efforts toll by 25 peror cent. of opponents to web the omchange anything, “As we go forward, I visit our site, would www.hearingfoundation.ca nibus budget bill who but she still wanted those want to know that those gathered in Spirit Square opposed to the budget to parks get funded,” said Harron on June 16 to help raise express their opinion. Don Inden. “History is imporawareness about the bill Inden was concerned tant.” and voice their displea- about many parts of the She also had consure at the sweeping budget bill, but locally, cerns what she saw as changes it included to one of the things she saw the undemocratic nature many areas of legisla- impacting the communi- of the budget, pushing tion. ty were the huge cuts to through changes which While the budget Parks Canada. This will she thought should have

been introduced as separate bills to allow for full debate and analysis. “I don’t think democracy is a waste of time, I don’t think discussion is a waste of time, it’s what we’re paying them all to be there for,” she said. She also will be paying attention in September when the next budget is introduced, and hopes the vocal opposition of groups like hers will have an impact on the government for future budgets.

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Another rally attendee, Kim Henderson, said her concerns ranged from cuts to post-secondary education funding to protecting clean drinking water for her children and grandchildren, given the changes to environmental assessments, as well as other concerns about the rights which the bill will grant to police from the United States which allow them to cross the border. Some of the younger rally-goers had concerns

about the process of the budget bill and how the Harper government was using their majority, Rhiannon Gammon called it “undemocratic.” Marti Tamayo-Henderson said it overlooked the concerns of Canadians and was in essence, effectively “taking away the voice of the Canadian people.” The group had information on the budget available at Spirit Square during the rally, and postcards for people to sign and send to mem-

bers of government. On June 14, even after 22 hours of slow voting on all of the amendments brought forward by opposition members, the Harper government voted through their controversial budget legislation with no changes. The bill will bring in not only a budget, but also changes to Employment Insurance, the Fisheries Act, environmental assessments and many other areas of legislation.

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Pin up Calendar for a Cause Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

“I just like the pin up style,” she said. “I think it’s flattering to all shapes and sizes.” The fun, colourful genre was also a natural fit with the Fundraising is hard work, classic cars, and there turned out to be quite a few in the area. but it can also be a lot of fun. “Besides the pin up style being so much fun, the women Or at least this is my con- who’ve never done something like this before … stepping clusion after my involvement outside their comfort zones, was the most impressive to me,” in the 2013 Pinup Calendar for said Chesnutt. a Cause, a fundraising project One of those women was Jasmine Kendall, who if you which took over 40 volunteers don’t already know, is a local massage miracle worker and to make it a reality - and it the aesthetician. project is not finished yet. Kendall learned about the project on Facebook, and actuFull disclosure, I was a sigally bid on her spot in the calendar, which the group decided nificant participant in the projto do after one person dropped out and more than one person ect, as the photographer of four wanted the spot. of the months and a part of the “I thought bidding for them was a good way to raise addidesign and final selection protional funds,” she said. “Who wouldn’t want to have a picture cess as well as some of the origlike that?” inal concepts for the images. She said Chesnutt’s coordination really made the process The project took from May work. until the end of November to get “It didn’t seem like a hugely complicated process, that’s the calendars printed and delivhow easy she made it seem,” said Kendall. ered, with sales ongoing, all Mel Chesnutt was the project coordinator for the Calendar for a Cause 2013 and But Kendall’s participation was not just to show up and in November. the proceeds are being donated was one of the volunteers manning the booth at the Craft FairRuth have her photo taken, she also did the makeup work on six Lloyd/Caledonia Courier to three charities: Greening Up of the models. Fort St. James Society, Fort St. James Humane Society and “It honestly went a lot smoother than I International Bridges to Justice (a human rights organizaoriginally thought it would go - with a fantion). tastic end result,” she said. But while I was involved, it was the coordination of Mel Kendall also taught a makeup tutorial to Chesnutt, also the brains behind the original idea for the projthe group in case models wanted to do their ect, which really made the project come to fruition. own makeup or schedules did not mesh. She came up with the idea, and ran it by some friends here But the modelling was the easy part. and there, but it was at a clothing exchange in May a group of “I just really had to show up - they took friends were doing when she suggested it to the group. care of everything,” she said. Five of the women at the gathering said they would like to She said working with Kevin and Laurie participate, and it began. Wallace and the car owners was a great exLittle did they know at the time what they were getting perience, and the photographers really put themselves into. her at ease. “I distinctly remember thinking: ‘This is going to be a One more reason Kendall was happy to piece of cake,’” said Chesnutt. help was because one of the charities se“It wasn’t until three or four months into it I realized there lected to benefit from the proceeds was the was going to be so many more elements to it.” Fort St. James Humane Society, in which It started with the design schemes for each month, assignshe is heavily involved. ing models and photographers then finding cars. Both women are interested in doing anThe trick was to maintain some kind of variety through other calendar project, and Chesnutt thinks calendar. the calendar, avoiding all brunettes and burgundy cars initial- One of the images from the Calendar for a Cause pinup Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier next time would be easier now she has done ly seemed like the challenge because of who came forward it once. ing, modelling, doing hair and makeup and the vehicle ownfirst, but these concerns were worked through. “If I was to coordinate this project again, The group involved met over half a dozen times all to- er had been contacted, there were schedules to coordinate I know what steps to take and in what order,” said Chesnutt. gether, brainstorming, discussing ideas and wardrobe op- and the photos were taken. While next year might be too soon for another project this The pin up style was part of the original concept by Ches- big, she is contemplating ideas for the next one. tions, choosing cars and themes. Then once each month was set for who was photograph- nutt because she’s fond of the trend.

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