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Evan-Austin Windsor-Moody was a surprise birth at the Bella Coola Hospital last week. The tiny boy weighed in at 2 lbs 5 oz, fortunately both mom and baby are now in Vancouver doing well.

Premature baby born unexpectedly at the Bella Coola Hospital doing well CAITLIN THOMPSON A tiny baby boy born to Bella Coola residents Judy Windsor and Daven Moody last Thursday, February 21, at 6:52 am, in the Bella Coola Hospital is doing well. Proud grandfathers Chief Snuxyaltwa (Deric Snow) and Chief Nusmata (Larry Moody Sr.), and grandmothers Rita Snow and Wendy Pete are amazed at their grandson’s dramatic and surprise entrance into this world, with the baby weighing in at an astonishing 2 lbs 5 oz. Windsor woke up at about 3am on the morning

of February 21 experiencing severe stomach pains, and at about 5am drove herself to the hospital. Two hours later her first child was born. “I was suspicious I was pregnant, but I wasn’t certain,” Windsor said. “I had my doubts.” That same day a Buffalo Search and Rescue plane flew out the mother and baby, born at least eight weeks early, to Port Hardy. There, another Medi-Vac plane picked up the family and flew them to Vancouver. It was a challenging experience for everyone involved. “We haven’t been able to

hold him yet as he’s in an incubator, but he’s doing well,” said Windsor. The parents have named him EvanAustin Windsor Moody. The baby was flown to BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, where he is now in stable condition in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. He is not expected to be released for at least two months. “We congratulate the Snow and Moody families on the birth of this beautiful tiny boy,” said attending physician Dr. Erika Cheng. “Unplanned births are dangerous for the mothers and the babies, espe-

cially when the baby comes early, so we are especially delighted that mother and baby have done well.” The Bella Coola Hospital cannot provide caesarean sections if needed, so planned births have not been available locally for about five years. Planned deliveries done without the possibility of an emergency caesarean section can be dangerous, which is why women are still required to leave the Valley four weeks before their due date to ensure the safest delivery for their baby. However, when a birth is unavoidable it is consid-

ered an emergency, and the hospital staff must deal with it accordingly. In this case, the hospital staff certainly deserves to be commended for their efforts. All on-duty staff pulled together and carried out this extraordinary delivery safely and with the best possible outcome for mother and baby. “I am very thankful for the staff at the Bella Coola Hospital for delivering our son, and an extended thank you to the Community for all your support,” said Windsor and Moody. “He is a wonderful gift.”

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Thank you to our Music Fest and Snootli Hatchery families and the Nuxalk singers for organizing a beautiful celebration of Perry’s valiant life; to Bill Ark and Lloyd Norton for two special favours, to John and Heather so quickly on the scene to hold our hands, to Gilles and Kathy who made calls so we didn’t have to, to the local RCMP officers who were so gentle and sensitive, to all of the hospital staff who respected our needs and our son’s remains, to the many neighbours, friends, and acquaintances who fed us with their home cooking and their love. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we journey through our grief. Watch for news of Perry’s legacy project in the coming months.

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27th Annual Tweedsmuir X-Country Ski Race The 27th Annual Tweedsmuir Cross Country Ski Race will be held at East Branch on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The registration starts at 10am and the race starts at 10:30.

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Soccer is starting up the week of April 1, 2013 for all school aged children. Registration forms will be available at local schools and at Kopas Store. Forms must be returned by Sat March 9. Cost: $30 player. Pre-school $15 Beginning of season meeting for all interested coaches and parents will be on Tuesday March 5, 7pm at the NES Board office.

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Watershed Society marks 12 years of protection initiatives; announces 2013 AGM STEPHEN WAUGH, BCWCS DIRECTOR Twelve years ago a group of Bella Coola residents, who shared an interest in the long-range protection of fisheries resources on the Central Coast, got together to form a registered society aimed at working toward that goal. The group was initially spawned after the federal and provincial governments launched a program called ‘Watershedbased Fish Sustainability Planning.’ At the outset, the new program promised to provide an insurgence of funding for watersheds that were able to achieve a designated level of sustainability. As the Bella Coola Watershed is largely free of the development and heavy pollution that affects other river systems, it seemed logical that this watershed could meet the required criteria and achieve the designation of ‘sustainable.’ This would allow local fisheries operators to market their

products as such, adding a premium to the pricing of Bella Coola seafood on the world market. While senior governments have all but abandoned the program, the BCWCS remains one of approximately three BC watersheds that have moved forward with the process of achieving this designation. And along the way, the society has undertaken to explore many different ways to achieve fish sustainability, and has several significant accomplishments to boast in this respect. The Society’s Mission Statement states that the group is “a non-profit, non-partisan organization devoted to the protection, restoration and enhancement of fish and fish habitat within the watersheds of the Central Coast.” Some of the local initiatives undertaken in the past 12 years include having the Atnarko River declared a ‘Motor-free’ river system, performing mapping and survey work on several key habitat areas within the water-

shed and most recently, purchasing and posting signs on many prominent tributaries that provide the name of the streams in both English and Nuxalk languages. But perhaps the most significant contribution to the long-term health of the watershed is one that isn’t quite as noticeable. The Society has been dedicated to the collection and cataloguing of all relevant resources concerning past watershed activities and currently houses an impressive collection of maps, reports and research data from past organizations, including the recent flood response activities undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Membership to the Society is open to the public and the 2013 AGM will include a presentation of past activities as well as an informal strategic planning session. This is aimed at ensuring the goals of the organization reflect the projected needs of the watersheds

and community, and that strategies are in place to address these needs in the future. Does the Society have a place in assisting with flood mitigation works? Perhaps it might have a voice in ensuring that habitat is maintained, and even enhanced, when flood protection works are undertaken. Your input is invited and it’s hoped that many more residents will take an active role in the organization and the future of the Bella Coola Watershed. The Bella Coola Watershed Conservation Society 2013 AGM will be held at the School District Board Office in Hagensborg on April 3, at 7pm. The meeting will be preceded at 6pm with a presentation and followed by the open planning session, for an evening of education and exploration. We hope to see you there. For more information, please contact the BCWCS Coordinator, Russ Hilland, at 982-2306.

School Districts given the go-ahead to create own calendar year CAITLIN THOMPSON Year-round schooling? It’s now an option. Last November, the Ministry of Education passed Bill 36, which allows districts to determine their own school calendar and paves the way for what the government refers to as ‘personalized learning.’ All districts must ensure that certain requirements are met, such as a minimum number of instructional hours. However, districts may now determine the number and dates of days in session, the number of dates of each day of instruction, the dates of vacation periods and the dates of each noninstructional day (e.g., professional development days). The Ministry has stated that the changes will allow for a more flexible, student-based approach to learning, and more choice in terms of where, when and how students learn. Before any amendments are made, however, school districts are required to consult with their community before they submit their calendars on March 31. Locally, School District 49 Vice-Principal Steve Dishkin has started the consultation

process, but he says that so far he hasn’t received any request for major changes. “We have had very little feedback so far and no direct requests to change the calendar from the status quo,” said Dishkin. “At present, we are already adapting to a multitude of changes in instruction techniques, graduation requirements, and the like.” Dishkin said that, in the face of all these changes, the Board has decided to remain with the traditional calendar and focus on educating the public about the options for change in the future. “The consultation process is still underway and will last until March 31,” said Dishkin. “There probably will not be any changes this year, but now we do have the option, as a community, to decide if want to tweak our calendar in the future to better suit our area.” Personalized learning, now a focus of the governments BC Education Plan, is a new approach based on ‘recognizing each student as individual learner, with his or her own learning style.’ Provincial curriculum will need to be reviewed and renewed in order to adhere to this new standard of teaching

and learning. Dishkin said that, due to the small size of our district, personalized learning has already been taking place in the Bella Coola Valley. However, there are many opportunities to expand on this new frontier. “For example, we may engage different

levels of students on a personalized learning experience based on the ecosystem of the Bella Coola River,” said Dishkin. “Each level would receive a different credit for their work, such as Science 9 outcome, or a credit towards Biology 11, even a credit for communitybased learning out-

come.” Dishkin is also looking forward to facilitating personalized learning in the community by focusing on getting students more engaged

with the community, and by having the community be part of the assessment process. Regarding amendments to the calendar, the public is invited

to make submissions and direct comments and questions to District Vice-Principal Steve Dishkin. He can be reached at 250 982 2355 or by email at sdishkin@sd49.bc.ca

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Bullying not just a schoolyard problem Dear Editor, As February 27 is Anti-bullying Day in BC, I would like to comment on the commonly held belief that bullying is predominately a practice of children and teens. In fact, bullies come in all ages and can be found throughout our social structure; workplaces, volunteer organizations and social groups included. Yes, bullying does occur in schools, but it may not be restricted to students.

Bullies are most often weak and insecure people who have been hurt themselves at some point but are unable to come to terms with their own challenges. They prey on others whom they deem to be weaker, simply in an attempt to elevate their own status. However, that just doesn’t work for them, or for the rest of us. While some people may pretend to go along with the bullying tactics, they really feel pity for the bully

and often only keep silent due to their own fear of being the next target. Bullies are sick and troubled individuals who may deserve our empathy but certainly not our silence. Unfortunately, the negative effects that bullies have on others are tragic and can lead to very extreme events. Repeated bullying can cause the victims to lose selfworth and question their legitimacy in society, the workplace

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or even, the family. This is not OK. But what can we do? I believe there are two things that we simply must not do, the first being to fight the bully. Bullying a bully does not work. Bullies thrive on conflict and enjoy a good fight, so it’s best to address them politely. The truth is always quiet and confident, and a bully’s

rants and rages are no match for honesty and trust. The second thing we simply must not do is nothing. Ignoring bullying when we witness it is the same as supporting the unacceptable activity, and this makes us complicit in causing serious hurt to the victim. Be brave and tell the bully you don’t support their inappropriate behav-

ior. Tell others to do the same and, most importantly, tell the victim that you know the bully is wrong and that you don’t respect the way they are being treated. And to you bullies? Grow up and take some responsibility for your own problems. Accepting and addressing your own issues is the beginning of feeling better about

yourself. People might actually like you if you do, instead of simply tolerating you out of fear. The person who is most able to realize their difficulties is the person most likely to overcome them. You’ll be glad you did. Thanks to the Coast Mountain News for providing this forum for comment. Respectfully, Stephen Waugh

Reader requests that CCRD consider electoral reform Dear Editor, It has become apparent that the current governing structure of the CCRD is not serving the best interests of the residents of the Bella Coola Valley. At the last CCRD Board meeting on February 14, 2013, I made a presentation to the Board requesting that they support in principle serious consideration of the concept of electoral restructuring; and to instruct the Interim CAO to look into the process required to

consider options for structural changes and report back at the next Board meeting. There are many reasons why this restructuring process is important for all Valley residents to consider. Presently, there is an unequal, and therefore undemocratic, division of voters in the three Valley electoral areas as currently structured. The characteristics of the Valley community and the whole Bella Coola River

watershed are distinctly different from those of the coastal areas of the Central and Mid Coast. The smaller area and less complex topography of a new District comprising only the Bella Coola Valley would allow significantly lower operating costs overall, and increased benefits to the whole community. The essential needs and priorities of the whole community within a new District would be easier to define and

manage equally. There are several options to consider when discussing the route towards a new electoral structure and consequently a new District for the Bella Coola Valley. Those interested in the process are urged to contact the CCRD to obtain a full copy of my personal presentation on the restructuring process. It can be obtained from the Regional District office. Sincerely, Colin McMillan

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SAMS Outdoor Education Students in action – cross country skiing and more!

SAMS Outdoor Ed students tackle cross-country skiing!

SAMS Outdoor Education program would like to thank the Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program for their $2000 donation towards purchasing cross-country skiing equipment for the PE and Outdoor Ed classes. We have been cross-country skiing on the school property learning the basics, many are new to cross-country skiing and doing exceptionally well. The Outdoor Education Program recently went cross-country skiing down the Nusatsum Road. Thank you to SD 49, the

bus garage and Sara Germain for your help.Skiers chose their distance to challenge themselves (4, 6, 8 or 10km). We will also be participating in a cross-country ski race on Sunday, March 3, the 27 Annual cross-country Ski Race. Students will be volunteering, racing or both. SAMS Outdoor Education program also received $5000 from BC Hydro to repair/ rebuild the boardwalk.OE Students as well as other classes will be an integral part of the planning and building process. Our main

contribution will be in removing the old boards and packing the lumber for more experienced builders. This will reduce costs and enable our students to be part of the process. We’ll also be looking for community donations to adopt sections of the boardwalk. The boardwalk is heavily used by the school, community and tourists and we are very excited to get started in the spring. We are currently applying for another grant through the Pacific Salmon Foundation.

SAMS Boys Basketball team finishes fifth in Provincial Zone qualifying tournament

Back row from left to right: Andrew Christensen, Randy Grueter, Marcus Edgar, Aodhan Cearnaigh, Isiah Edgar, Connor Kopas, Elijah Mecham Front row from left to right: Assistant coach James Mack Sr, Blair Hans, Theoren Evans, Coach James Mack Jr James Mack The S.A.M.S boys’ basketball team recently attended

the Provincial Zone qualifying tournament, held this year in Dawson Creek. They finished with a 2-2

record (good for fifth place). This included two wins over Hudson Hope, a

loss to eventual champs Northside (Vanderhoof ), and an excruciating onepoint overtime loss to Prince George. This loss to Prince George ended our hopes of advancing in the tournament. Of the eight teams entered into the tournament, only the two teams who finished first and second qualify to attend provincials (this year it is held in early March in Langley, BC). Prince George continued their strong play and made it all the way to the final. This just shows the true talent that the S.A.M.S boys possess and that we can compete with the best. We have gone over countless times all the “what ifs” if we had just come out on top

Bella Coola Community Forest Ltd. & Bella Coola Resource Society ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BCCFL and BCRS will be holding their respective Annual General Meetings jointly on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Bella Coola Valley Inn

BCRS members and BCCFL shareholders are encouraged to attend to receive information about this past year’s accomplishments and financial status, elect Directors and pass motions. BCRS is the holder of the community forest licence and BCCFL has the contract to manage the business of the community forest on behalf of the BCRS. Membership in the BCRS is open to all Valley residents and/or property owners (nominal one time $5 fee). BCCFL is made up of local investors who purchased shares at the time of the Offering Memorandum (Dec., 2007 – Feb., 2008).

Only BCRS members are permitted to vote on society matters and only BCCFL shareholders are able to vote on corporate matters. Three Directors from BCRS and BCCFL are to be elected/re-elected. Members interested in running for election are encouraged to contact the persons below. Both BCRS and BCCFL are accepting motions from their respective constituents. People interested in the activities and plans of the community forest are also welcome to attend. If there are any questions, please contact: Hans Granander, RPF, General Manager, Bella Coola Community Forest Ltd. Tel:250-982-2515, email: hcgranander@belco.bc.ca Barry Brekke, President, Bella Coola Resource Society Tel: 250-982-2209

over Prince George. Great times were had traveling there and back with our friends from Acwsalcta School, who also attended the tournament. A great big thank must go out to all those who supported us through our fundraisers, which includ-

ed pizza sales, bottle drives, 50/50 draws, and sub sandwich sales. Congratulations to Marcus Edgar for receiving a First Team All-Star Award, Isiah Edgar for receiving a Second Team AllStar, and Blair Hans for receiving the Most Sportsmanlike Player of the tourna-

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Candidates for Chief Councilor of the Nuxalk Nation answer your questions Question #1: How do you feel about the role of the Band Chief in terms of achieving the goals brought forth by the recent Idle No More movement?

Full Name: Theresa Hood Education: Degree in Accounting and Small Business Management Current Occupation: Mother Community Involvement: Various Nuxalk community events – Sports Day, Halloween Fun Night, Christmas Tree Concert

The Nuxalk have held its aboriginal rights and title interests within its defined traditional territory since time immemorial. Many of the goals of the Idle No More Movement are in line with our Nation's interests; however, we take our direction from our Nation and our Hereditary Leaders. We believe in selfdetermination of our interests, we believe

Nuxalk Elections Q&A All candidates were given a 250 word limit to answer each question. Questions were solicited directly from the Nuxalk community. Thank you to those who submitted questions and thank you to the candidates for participating in this forum.

that all of our members should be able to live in and benefit from our resources within our traditional territory, and be an effective voice in determining what happens around us. We stand for good governance - not a heavy handed government, and to being able to determine what is best for our community and our membership as a whole when it comes to decision-making and determining activities within our traditional territory. Question #2: How do you plan to engage with the community when major decisions are to be made and how often do you feel Chief and Council should report back to the community? One call does it all......

I believe, at minimum, Chief and Council should report to its membership through effective use of newsletters, on a monthly basis, and community meetings should be held on a quarterly basis. Chief and Council are elected to lead and that includes leadership in soliciting input from our hereditary leaders as well as our community. Issues of a major initiative that could impact our traditional territory and/or the resources within, need to be discussed openly and candidly with the membership. As well, we need to report regularly on our financial situation - our members have the right to know, and we have the responsibility to keep them informed.

Question #3: How would you build economic development in the community and what type of economic development do you see in the future? There have been a number of attempts at trying to get something going - The first thing that I see we need as a simple plan. The plan starts with getting our financial house in order - if you do not have money you cannot do anything. Scraping the bottom of the bucket all the time does not allow anyone the time to look at what can be done, what should be done, and how to start it. We need to look at what business model will work for us, now, and moving into the future - we have to look at what are the priorities for the com-

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The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Cariboo Service Area for the fiscal year 2013/2014, which begins April 1, 2013. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2012, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday March 22, 2013. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Register through the Williams Lake District Office at: 640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, B.C. You can also phone 250 398-4510 or send a fax to 250 398-4454 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

munity, we have to look at what opportunities we have and what leverage we can bring to make things happen. The communities that have been successful have followed this path; they have started small and built on their successes. We can do this too. That is the “how” and to the question of “what” - there is dependent upon what our community wants. There are some opportunities that we have not even scratched the surface with yet. We need to take a different approach - we have to engage our members, our community and our neighbours. Let's not look for the "home run" but the "small successes" that we can build on to make bigger successes.

Full Name: Wally Webber Education: Fisheries Technician Certificate Current Occupation: Former MoTI Ad # 956A Marine Use Hired Equipment WLPlanning 100 Coordinator Mile Community Involvement: Williams Lake Tribune Hereditary Chief, actively participate in community Bella Coola Valley Coast events Mountain News #1: Free Press 100Question Mile House How do you feel about the role of the Band Chief in terms of Ashcroft Cache-Creek achieving the goals brought forth Journal by the recent Idle No More movement? 5.81” x 6.79” If used effectively, the Band 4 columns x 95 lines Council system can support the goals of Idle No More and help to improve community services such as health, education and housing. As a Nuxalk hereditary chief and like many Nuxalkmc, I strongly agree with the goals of Idle No More: to halt the destruction of the environment, to act on our inherent rights and uphold our ancestral governments.

I will work with council to create a community involvement process. We must thoroughly involve the community in every major decision through meaningful and clear discussions. We will have an annual general meeting as well as present mandatory quarterly updates from each department of the band office, following with a question and answer period with Chief and Council. Communication is a priority and it needs to start from the beginning with all Nuxalkmc involved. Question #3: How would you build economic development in the community and what type of economic development do you see in the future? I will focus on the creation of a local and self-reliant economy that produces goods and services that remain within the community. We must rebuild and train our workforce in positions that directly go back into the community to benefit our youth, health and livelihood. I believe in our people and I have the faith that we can lead projects ourselves and work within our territory in sustainable manner for the benefit of our future generations.

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Full Name: Andrew Andy Education: Business Administration Current Occupation: Current Chief Elect Community Involvement: Several Boards and Committee’s

Question #1: How do you feel about the role of the Band Chief in terms of achieving the goals brought forth by the recent Idle No More movement? The Idle No More movement is important for Canada and to Nuxalk. The Nuxalk Nation has never been idle. It has been amazing to see the community so united and working together towards a common cause. Community members have made their voices heard at Idle No More demonstrations. This movement clearly speaks to the need for Nuxalk to

assert their title and rights and to stand together and exercise those rights Idle No More has brought together our leaders, our elders and our youth to stand together, shoulder to shoulder with a common purpose. It is now critical that the “movement” move forward. The next steps will be to clearly define the specific goals necessary to free Canada’s indigenous peoples from ongoing dependency and poverty and to articulate a strategy for moving forward. Media attention to the issues is not enough – solutions are

required! Solutions must be made by and for the native peoples of Canada.It is critical for Canada’s indigenous leader’s to participate in working with the movement to bring about real, tangible change for our communities. Nuxalk will continue to support the movement’s efforts in Ottawa to develop a new reality for Canada’s indigenous peoples! There is GREAT strength in a united front, when Nuxalk stands as One Mind and One Heart, we will take back our power and positive change will be the outcome. Question #2: How do you plan to engage with the community when major decisions are to be made and how often do you feel Chief and Council should report back to the community? It is important to engage the community in major decisions that affect the well being of the community members. Chief and Council report back to the community through a variety of communication tools including personal face-to-face meetings, engagement of youth

CCRD now in the process of hiring full-time CAO Caitlin Thompson The last CCRD Board meeting was held on February 14. All four Area Directors were present, as was Acting CAO Donna Mikkelson and former Property Manager Stephen Waugh. First on the agenda were matters brought out of a Special In Camera board meeting held the previous day. Those included the termination of the contract for Property Management services, formerly held by Stephen Waugh, as of February 15.

Area C Director Brian Lande confirmed that Waugh had resigned from the position. Lande also confirmed that two members of the Board, Chair Reg Moody and Area A Director Cathi McCullagh had been appointed to a CAO Recruitment Committee to oversee and manage the process of hiring a new full-time CAO. “We have a number of applicants,” said Lande. “It will probably be another month before the position is filled, but process in underway.” The Nusatsum Property Owners

Society, represented by Gordon Gibbs and Chris Carlson, brought forth a proposal to rehabilitate the Nusatsum groyne, a manmade structure constructed of rip rap that is intended to deflect the river away from properties and the highway. The existing groyne on the Nusatsum was constructed about 30 years ago and lost about 50 feet during the floods of 2010 and 2011. The Society is concerned that if the groyne is not

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and elders, newsletters and band meetings. When appropriate, advisory committees also are an excellent way to assist Chief and Council in appropriate decisionmaking. From day one of taking office, our Council agreed on the absolute need for being open and transparent. Each Councillor began their term with a swearing-in ceremony that was witnessed by a community member pledged to keeping them accountable. Throughout the current term we are proud of the 80% attendance record, an incredible record for a group of volunteers! If re-elected, I will hold a series of Community Facilitated Forums with the goal of developing a clear strategy for the next 3, 5, 10 and 20 years. This strategy will be comprehensive in nature

and will require sincere input from all of our members both on and off reserve. We still have many important issues to tackle such as lateral violence, health, health travel, youth, economic development, administration, governance, and our environment. Once this strategy is completed the community will celebrate a “new beginnings” at a community Celebration Feast. Question #3: How would you build economic development in the community and what type of economic development do you see in the future? “People pay attention to you when you are a businessman” (Chief Louie). Economic development in the community is essential if we are to become selfsufficient and leave

behind our dependency on Ottawa. Our Council, through Nuxalk Development Corporation, is proud of our record in establishing and growing business as Nuxalk. Some of our accomplishments include: Formation of a new development company with highly qualified individuals in senior management positions. We are building business-tobusiness relationships within the Bella Coola Valley and also within the whole Region; as a result we have been successful in employing Nuxalk members in meaningful work opportunities We are partners in re-developing the former Interfor booming grounds to include barge-loading and tourism opportunities. We recently formed a partnership in the Central Coast Fisheries Association along with the

Wuikinuxv, Kitasoo and Heiltsuk Nations to further First Nations interests in commercial fisheries. We are working with the consulting firm MNP to advise us on effective governance structures and taxation policies/bylaws. We have reorganized much of forestry business with Nuxalk Forestry Limited Partnership, a company that will work to support Nuxalk community goals for building financial independence and providing employment and training opportunities. Good jobs are the best way to escape poverty. It is true that we have challenges to overcome, but with the resilience, foresight and determination of all of the Nuxalk Community members I am confident that the future is bright!

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Nusatsum residents concerned about river groyne Coast Mountain News cmnews@caribooadvisor.com If... If only I could have reached across that terrible abyss And filled your tortured spirit With a small portion of family and friends’ love The shotgun barrel would’ve sported flowers And you would still remain in this valley you loved To keep your family whole And your circle strong While you helped the salmon and preserved the river For a family to come… But you are at peace The sky is always blue And that must be enough.

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repaired, the river will end up flooding over the highway and personal properties. The Society feels that, although the Flood Response Repair Advisory Committee (FRAC) did not identify the groyne as a high priority, it is a crucial part of the Nusatsum neighbourhood and could be completed for a reasonable cost, in contrast to the other projects such as the Hagensborg gap. The Society is

requesting a letter of support from the CCRD to further proceed with the process of fixing the groyne. “It’s a small, reflective dike that could be repaired at a relatively low cost,” said Nusatsum resident Chris Carlson. “It’s really an integral part of keeping the river away from properties and the highway.” Director Lande, who resides in the Nusatsum neighbourhood, confirmed that the CCRD will respond to the Society’s concerns but was unclear about the role the organization would play. Former EPC Stephen Waugh cautioned against Place your business card in our Business Directory for only $10 per issue.

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deviating from the recommendations of the Flood Response Repair Advisory Committee, which did not identify the Nusatsum area as a priority. Chair Moody requested follow up from Administrative staff and this will be deferred until the return of the Interim CAO in March. He expressed his thanks to the delegation for bringing forward their concerns and noted that the regional district will respond. Colin McMillan was on hand to present his recommendations for a restructuring of the CCRD. McMillan is requesting that the board support (in principle) serious consideration of the concept of electoral restructuring and instruct the Interim CAO to look into the process required to consider

the options for structural changes and report back at the next board meeting. The Board discussed the matter and confirmed that the District has been in touch with the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on this matter. The Ministry has stated that they will entertain options for such a study once a new, permanent CAO is in place. Leslie Harstead and Ken Dunsworth from the Hagensborg Waterworks District presented copies of an overview and application for an infrastructure planning grant through the Ministry of Community and Rural Development. The grant funding would be used to determine the feasibility of using a well as a secondary source of water

during times of high turbidity, drought, or other emergency situations. As the Hagensborg Waterworks District is an Improvement District they are not directly eligible to receive funding, the application must be submitted via the local government. The CCRD confirmed that it will support the application by the Hagensborg Waterworks District to the Ministry of Community and Rural Development for an Infrastructure Planning Grant to undertake a “Multisource Feasibility Study.” The next Board meeting will be held on March 14. The full minutes can be found online at www.ccrd-bc.ca or requested from the CCRD office.

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Our third child, Perry was named for the peregrine falcon, this planet’s fastest creature. He was a very happy young boy, secure in the sheltering arms of older siblings Zoe and Woody. He would often exit the school bus in the afternoon skipping and singing his way down Grant Road to meet his mom or dad. He was very athletic, loving sports at all ages, beginning with squirt basketball and later both fast and slow pitch softball, judo and volleyball. He was proud of the individual honors he garnered, including Rookie of the Year in men’s fast pitch, a silver medal in provincial judo, and numerous team trophies. He also won first prize in our science fair for a salmon fry salvage project he undertook with his dad on the river. This began his lifelong passion for saving salmon. It also confirmed his great love for the outdoors and working in wild places. Perry really began to move through life at falcon speed when he left for grade 10 on a student exchange to Sweden, becoming part of a second loving family. There he added soccer to his sports resume. After completing grade 11 here sandwiched between two summers working at Snootli Hatchery, he journeyed to Kelowna for grade 12. There he discovered a passion for filmmaking, earning provincial recognition for his efforts. He also tried his hand in acting, playing a zombie in the movie “Fido”. Music held a big place in his life, and he was always playing songs from obscure groups for us; one was “Arcade Fire” early on, before they became international stars. After a series of jobs that included cooking, carpentry, beetle kill logging, and a winter in the Alberta oilfields, Perry enrolled at BCIT. While in Vancouver, he eagerly embraced the role of special uncle in the lives of Hailey, Gavin, and Liam. With his career path in fisheries management finally determined, Perry worked at a number of hatcheries, including much more time at Snootli, and stints at Squamish and Nitinat. Everywhere he went, Perry gathered lifelong friends that were drawn to his creative energy, loyalty, and kindness. He stood out for his constant willingness to help those in need, and risked his own life on more than one occasion to save others. He received a provincial citation for his extraordinary efforts saving valley homes during the big fire of 2009. Realizing a lifelong ambition, Perry spent six months last year in Southeast Asia, cherishing each and every minute and returning as promised with a tattoo in Thai characters that fittingly read, “The Sky is Always Blue”. Perry left us on February 16 to soar in peace with peregrines. He succeeded in experiencing so very many things in his 25 years, and of all the places he’d lived and worked, loved the Bella Coola Valley most of all. We will miss his sly smile, quick wit, and the ever present smell of perogies and hot sauce heating up on the stove. He referred to the upper Atnarko as his “office” and we will scatter his ashes there in his honor. We will never forget our Perryman…

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House for sale by owners. 1465 11th Ave. Lane. 3 bdrms up - 1 down. Close to TRU & public schools, quiet area. Great walking paths for dogs. Many upgrades. Asking $245,000 Call 250-398-7147

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD:

Mobile Homes & Parks

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RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Rentals

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 Metal trunks in serviceable condition. Call 250-394-7993 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Transportation

Wanted: Quality paint ball gun & accessories. 250-394-7993

Misc. for Sale $100 & Under

Merchandise for Sale

Seasonal Acommodation .

Wanted: Car trailer, 18 to 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, open or enclosed. Tandem 7000lb axles. Rust & dings ok. Call 250-398-7993

$449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Dodge p/u. Chrome (American) front bumper with upper & lower trim. 94-2002. Reg $600 brand new. Sell $200. 250-296-3383 Dodge -Stainless rocker panels for ext. cab dually,1995 to 2000? Brand new. $100 250296-3383 Ford F250 Super Duty grill insert. Brand new. 97-2004??. Reg $155, sell $70. 250-2963383

Trucks & Vans

1992 Ford Half Ton Good running condition, New transmission still under warranty, new tires, new water pump, new fuel pump, new alternator & starter. Spent over $5000 in past year on truck. Asking $4000. For more info: Call (250)297-0180

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It's harvest time at Rick and Donna Ratcliff's farm. Rick operates the tractor and digger to get at a row of beautiful red potatoes with the help of CSA worker Andrew. Stop by their roadside stand for up to six different varieties of potatoes!

Flood effects in Bella Coola: Impact on health BY CHRISTINA BOUCHER Residents of the Bella Coola Valley experienced an emergency event due to flooding that officially lasted from September 23 to 25. The effects of that event, however, are much more long-lasting for many people. The flood event of 2011 was a painful reminder of the 2010 flood in the Valley, which had a devastating effect on the lives of residents who experienced

damage to their homes, businesses, and surrounding land. Additionally, this year’s flood caused a wave of distress and anxiety for many people who are still faced with clean-up from 2010. “It’s normal for people to feel stress and anxiety in the face of traumatic events like the flooding,” commented Carole Clark, Mental Health Department Manager at the Bella Coola General Hospital. “I’d like to see

it become more normal for people to seek supports sooner for that ongoing stress and anxiety.” Due to realities of dealing with flood clean-up, pursuing compensation through insurance or government agencies, or managing other issues related to the loss of personal or business items, stress could be having a detrimental effect on your health. Everyone responds in a different way to stressful situations; therefore, everyone has

different health needs. Research shows that the effects of experiencing a natural disaster such as a major flood can have long-lasting effects that continue for months or even years. In some cases, symptoms may not even begin to appear until months or years later. Stress can occur from good events (such as a wedding or starting a new job) or bad events, but it becomes a prob-

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lem when we are unsure of how to handle an event. The first stage of stress involves the body’s mobilization of energy: you feel your heart beat faster and your breathing get faster as the body releases adrenaline. This reaction leads to what most people call the “fight or flight” mechanism, and helps a person to get moving SEE

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