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Homeowners hit with tax hike DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
Council decided what this year’s tax changes will be for each property classification in the city at Monday’s council meeting. A general 3.5 per cent tax increase was approved several weeks ago, however the second step in the process is to decide how that increase affects each class of property within the city. After some debate, the committee-of-thewhole chose to recommend council increase home tax to 3.5 per cent, reduce major industry by 1.89 per cent, decrease light industry, business and farm tax rates by 4.64 per cent, with the utility rate decreasing by 2.61 per cent. Coun. Albert Koehler voted against the
increase at the committee stage and again when it came before council Monday night. “This motion is based on an average tax increase of 3.5 per cent,� Koehler said. “It’s known I advocated for tax increases to equal inflation.� He said the idea was integral to his campaign, and though the cost of everything continues to increase, the city is in the midst of finding efficiencies which can lessen the financial burden on the city in a manner that doesn’t involve increasing taxes. “We should keep the taxes as low as possible,� he said, adding the tax bylaw requires more work. “Why don’t we agree on a tax levy first? It would cut through every increase in the tax pile and force us to be more fiscally prudent.� Coun. Brian Skakun directed his remarks
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to Koehler, saying the levy was discussed at length and he should have come up with solutions before the 11th hour. Coun. Cameron Stolz said he felt council did a great job fixing the tax rate, adding most of the increase would pay for improving roads and establishing a fund for renewing aging infrastructure. He said .65 per cent is the actual increase while 1.85 per cent of it is for roads and 1.8 per cent is for general infrastructure. “I think we did an excellent job and kept it below inflation,� he said. Koehler pointed out he is entitled to his opinion and added he’s been careful not to vote in favour of anything that would require a tax increase. “I think this gets us what we want without causing tax shock,� Coun. Garth Frizzell said.
Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Lorne Park Saturday night. RCMP say a woman was walking through the park when she was accosted by a man who was demanding money. The woman refused and was punched and kicked before being sexually assaulted. A nearby neighbor heard the woman scream and came to help. Together, with the victim, they were able to end the attack. The victim was taken to hospital and treated for a number of injuries before being released. Before entering Lorne Park, the victim was walking with another woman who had noticed the man earlier and was concerned for her safety. The police are interested in talking with this woman. Police would also like to speak to anyone that may have had an uncomfortable encounter with a male of a similar description recently, especially in the area bound by: Massey Drive to the north, Westwood Drive to the east, Ferry Avenue to the south, Ospika Boulevard to the west. At this point the man has not been identified. Through a number of inquiries it has been noted that the man has approached a number of females, including children. The suspect is described as: Male with a medium complexion; approximately 20 years old; six feet tall and stocky; large dark coloured tattoo on his left arm; wearing a hat, dark shorts, white high top basketball shoes with Velcro type fasteners and a backpack. “The Prince George RCMP do not take these reports lightly,� said Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Craig Douglass. “We have deployed a number of resources to this investigation and will continue to follow up on every tip and every bit of evidence. Please call us if you have any information to offer.�
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Second forum for all candidates Construction association hosts gathering for local hopefuls DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
Prince George-Mackenzie and Prince GeorgeValemount candidates had the chance to air their philosophical differences during an allcandidates forum at the Ramada Monday night, hosted by the Prince George Construction Association. The forum gave each participant time for an opening statement, questions from the association posed to random candidates, questions from the audience posed to specific candidates and closing statements. Though there was no clear debate winner, the forum showed there are clear-cut differences between the candidates stances. While Conservative candidate for Prince George-Mackenzie, Nathan Giede called the carbon tax unfair, Karen McDowell, Green Party candidate for the same riding said she envisions a future where the carbon tax increases incrementally while personal income tax decreases. “We need to shift from income tax to a carbonbased tax. That is the way to make change,” Mcdowell said. She said the shift will benefit communities, focussing economic development regionally and giving local products a competitive edge.
Taxes were discussed several times during the evening, including the HST. Conservative candidate for Prince GeorgeMackenzie, Terry Rysz, formerly a small business owner, said he believes the HST is less complex than a two tax system. When asked if his party would bring back the HST, he said he wasn’t certain what the party’s official stance is, however, speaking for himself, he would like to see the controversial tax return. “I would like to see it come back but reconstructed so it’s not an additional tax to the rest of B.C,” he said. “I had concerns about the effects on housing and real estate when they changed it.” A question posed to NDP candidate for Prince George-Mackenzie, Bobby Deepak, delved into the economic turmoil in the ‘90s, specifically asking about mine closures. Deepak said what happened in the ‘90s couldn’t be laid at the doorstep of the NDP anymore than the mill closures in 2008 could be blamed on the Liberals. He pointed to the Asian economic crisis and the spiralling price of commodities as contributing factors. However, he said the government must take care of its permit backlog to support the mining industry, something the NDP plans to do if elected. Other resource sectors need support, he
added, including a proper forest inventory something he said that hasn’t been done in years, and another task the NDP intend to take on. Mike Morris, Liberal candidate for the Prince George-Mackenzie riding said the election is about the future prosperity of the province. “The B.C. Liberals have a vision to move us into the future,” he said. “The others appear to want to return to the past.” A question posed to Liberal incumbent, Shirley Bond, for the Prince George-Valemount riding was about the economy, asking how the Liberals would ensure it remains stable and successful, one that earned the province a triple A rating. “That doesn’t happen by accident or magic,” she said. “We stand for responsible decision making and clarity of rules. We got those investors waiting today. We agree with the CFIB report.” However, other candidates don’t view the economy in the same light. Sherry Ogasawara, NDP candidate for the same riding said the Liberals have run five consecutive deficit budgets and incurred $11 billion in new debt since Christy Clark became premier. She reiterated her party’s promise to tell residents what it intends to do, the cost and how they intend to pay the bill. “There won’t be any surprises after May 14,” she said.
Advance voting for the 40th provincial general election begins Wednesday, May 8 and is available through Saturday, May 11. All B.C. voters can vote at any advance voting place between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (local time). Advance voting turnout statistics will be published on the Elections BC website at http:// bit.ly/13tsfYh in the afternoon on the day after advance voting has taken place. Statistics for Saturday, May 11 will be published on Monday, May 13, 2013. Turnout will be listed by electoral district and will include provincial totals. There are 85 electoral districts in the province. Advance voting ballots are counted after the close of voting at 8 p.m. on May 14, General Voting Day. In the 2009 general election, 290,220 votes (17.5 per cent of total votes) were cast at advance voting opportunities. Voting is also available at district electoral offices until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, general voting day. All B.C. voters can vote at any general voting place in the province between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, general voting day. Voters are reminded to bring their ‘Where to Vote’ card to the voting place and identification to get a ballot.
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Terry Grant, the former star of the Outdoor Living Network TV reality show Mantracker, was in Prince George on Monday to accept a new set of wheels. Prince George Motors presented Grant with a Ford F350 King Ranch, custom designed by Trim-Line Sign Crafters. Monday’s presentation came almost exactly a year after Grant, who operates a ranch in High Level, Alta., visited the dealership to sign autographs and have photos taken with his fans.
Court dockets full through spring In Provincial Court in Prince George on March 4: Samantha N. Patrick was found guilty of resisting a peace officer and sentenced to 60 days in jail. Patrick was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Clinton L. Poitras was
found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 39 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Benjamin M. Stonecipher was found guilty of assault, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. In Provincial Court in Prince George on March 6: Sonya L. Howe was found guilty of two counts of pos-
session of stolen property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 45 days in jail and placed on probation for eight months. Bradley J.L. Burke was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, fined $1,500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $225.3 Bennett J. Galbraith was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and placed on probation for one year. Douglas W. Joseph was found guilty of robbery, sentenced to 411 days in jail and received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms. Nadine T. Pierre was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and fined $100. William A. Sinclair was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for 18 months. In Provincial Court in Prince George on March 7: Isaiah F.D. Aslin was found 964-2444 guilty of assault,
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Dan Brooks said it was frustration with Liberal policy that turned him into a Conservative. Brooks is the Conservative candidate for the Nechako Lakes riding. A guide outfitter who lost 40 per cent of his wildlife quota after the Liberals changed the wildlife allocation policy, After years of fighting and one last trip to his MLA’s office, he realized nothing was going to be done about it. “So that’s why I became Conservative,” he said. “The Liberals created me.” He started volunteering for the party and ran for the board of directors. Then on Oct. 4 Brooks was crossing a creek leading a horse. The horse jumped the creek and landed on his leg, crushing it. He spent 16 hours in the bush, waiting through the cold night for a helicopter rescue in the morning. He was bed-ridden for two month. Since he had so much extra time on his hands, he called the party and asked what he could do to help them. People were telling him he’d make a great candidate. What he describes as the life altering experience he underwent in the bush made him look at things differently as well. He felt there was a gap and someone had to fill it. He became the Conservative candidate for Nechako Lakes. Brooks has an educational background in Greek and Roman history, something he jokes about considering it seems to be a strange choice for a professional guide. However, he said his education has done something for him in that it gifted him an analytical mind. “It helps me to analyze situations and see them very well. I can understand policy very well,” he said. “That’s what the background in Greek and roman history did for me.” He said he helped develop the party’s northern platform, which is coming out piece meal. “I am trying to create policies that will make a difference in the life of northerners,” he said. He added Vanderhoof and the area as a whole
was always a Conservative strong hold, however many people fear a vote for the Conservatives will cause a split, setting the stage for an NDP government. “People vote Liberal because they have great fears of the NDP,” he said adding this is the riding’s first Conservative candidate in 30 years. However, he doesn’t believe the Conservatives will form government, provincially. Instead he wants to become part of a strong opposition. “I am asking the people of Nechako Lakes to vote me into opposition,” he said. Once in legislature he’d like to see the carbon tax scrapped. As opposition he knows it’s not something he can promise to do, but he added at least he can work towards finding a way of reducing its impact. He also wants to introduce a meaningful natural resource plan. “Natural resources are the backbone of our economy,” he said adding they need to be developed so the economic output is increased, reinvested in communities in a way that improves people’s quality of life. He is also a great believer in tourism and said the south is not investing enough in the north. “I really believe in tourism. I have a lot of faith in the power of tourism,” he said. “We have to re-brand the North. It is one of the largest industries, but not in northern B.C. because the government is not putting resources in northern B.C. like they should.” Imposing the additional two per cent hotel room tax provincially and regionally would give local committees the means to fund improvements. Finally, he said when it comes to projects like the Northern Gateway pipeline, communities should be driving the conversations, not industry. Communities should decide what is expected from the proponents of projects like the pipeline in advance, then industry can decide whether or not it is worth it for them to proceed. “If we don’t do this then we are going to anger the citizens of northern B.C. who think industry is making the decision.”
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About a quarter of the youth who take the Heavy Metal Rocks program go on to choose a career in the trades. In fact, many students like Darcy O’Carroll, a 17-year-old College Heights youth, never considered pursuing the trades until taking the four day course. Bruce Clarke, regional prevention manager with WorkSafeBC said the program started as a heavy duty course in Vanderhoof then expanded to Prince George. Now it’s available in Williams Lake, Kamloops, Kelowna, Sparwood and on the Island. “It’s been so successful here,” he said. “We’ll see if it expands across the province.” Saturday was graduation day for the 31 students who took the course out of Prince George this year. With barbecue waiting for them on the grill, students showed proud parents just what they’d learned to do in the few days they were guided through operating the gigantic expensive machines, some with a price tag of about a half million dollars. “The first day on the excavator I was terrible,” O’Carroll said. DeLynda PILON/Free Press “Today I felt pretty good.” Darcy O’Carroll, a 17-year-old student at College Heights O’Carroll was practising accu- Secondary was one of the participants in Heavy Metal racy on the crane she was operRocks, which wrapped up on the weekend with a barbeating, under the supervision of cue. Rhett Humphries, one of the volunteer instructors on the site. new interest in the trades to students. “If they had this when I went to school I would The instructors are also all volunteers. Clarke have went straight to cranes,” Humphries, cur- said a few of them are alumni of the program rently with Sterling Crane, though he started out itself, enjoying the experience and how it helped as a welder, said, adding his approval of the pro- open new career opportunities for them so much gram. “Other than here, who would let them get they give back by sharing their expertise with a into a half million dollar piece of equipment?” new generation of students. he asked. Clarke pointed out that without sponsors, the The key to the success of the program is two- program can fall by the wayside. It ran for 35 fold, Clarks said. One major factor is inciting the years in Vanderhoof, the golden child of just one interest of Grade 11 and 12 students, who write sponsor. When that person retired, so did the an essay explaining why they want to take the program. program. “For something like this to be a success, it has O’Carroll said she learned about Heavy Metal to be taken on by the community,” Clarke said. Rocks during a classroom presentation. The first day is all about safety. Clarke said the Interest piqued, she wrote her essay. Construction Association puts the kids through From those essays, just over 30 students are the provincial course, allowing them to enter a chosen to take part. construction site. The second key is the sponsors. Equipment A panel discussion gives participants a better like the crane O’Carroll operated, excavators look into what the future holds for them if they and scaffolding are expensive tools, and like choose to pursue the trades as a career. Humphries said, it is unusual for a youth to get a “The last days they run equipment,” Clarke hands-on experience with any of them. However said. “The course gives young people an opporClarke pointed out the dozens of sponsors who tunity to get an idea if this is the kind of work are keen to support a program which is bringing they want to get into.”
“There is so much out there I didn’t think about,” O’Carroll agreed, saying her time in the pro-
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hat does council have against homeowners? One might think that they do have something against homeowners by the looks of the new tax rate schedule adopted Monday night. Tax rates went up for homeowners and down in virtually every other tax rate classification … industrial, light industrial, farm, business, etc. This really isn’t anything new. Heavy industry, around the province, has been complaining for years that it shoulders an unfair amount of the tax burden for municipalities. Over the past few years, industry has been leaning heavily on local councillors to ease the tax burden for them. Council, with a limited amount of places it can secure funds without wholesale tax increases, looks to other areas. A couple of years ago Prince George city council looked to have light industrial users pick up some of the burden in order to ease the heavy industrial rate. A bit of a tax revolt ensued as light industrial ratepayers in the city were, out of the blue, hit with massive tax increases … so much so that some were even faced with having to close. The council of the day backed down. However, the pressure to lessen the industrial tax burden remained. Council seems to have learned its lesson in that massive tax hikes will result in a revolt. Slow shifts are more easily managed and more easily swallowed by the electorate. The 3.5 per cent tax increase this year is not out of line with tax increases from previous years. We’re getting used to them, because every year brings an increase of between three and five per cent. What would really be nice is a year without a tax increase or, perhaps, only a minor one. Coun. Albert Kohler has advocated keeping tax increases, across the board, to the inflation rate. It’s a good suggestion, if parity was the goal. However, the rates set this year are more about shifting more of the tax burden onto homeowners than holding the line. For homeowners it’s not a drastic increase, so it’s unlikely to create too much ire. For the industrial, light industrial, and business classes it’s a reduction. They should be extremely happy with these tax rates because they will end up paying less.
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Liberals’ Nirvana gas I finally figured out what LNG stands for. natural gas development, other ministers and MLAs The most common understanding is that it stands and business and community leaders to work with for liquefied natural gas. It’s a big part of the Liberal the LNG Secretariat “to capture the LNG opportuplatform. Liberal leader Christy Clark has been cam- nity.” paigning hard that LNG will solve all our economic The Liberals will also have an LNG conference woes … even eliminating the province’s overall every year and “ensure British Columbia’s LNG debt, which the Liberals have been contributing to facilities are the cleanest in the world,” however, at a rate even better than their predecesno specifics on how that will be accomsors. plished. It came to me in a flash. LNG actually The NDP, in its platform, “promote and Writer’s stands for Liberals’ Nirvana Gas … just support sustainable LNG development,” Block spray it over the electorate and everyand that “sustainable” LNG development BILLPHILLIPS and export is part of a “diversified and thing will be fine. Then, after the gales of laughter and prosperous economy.” accolades of my witticism died down (it’s amazing The NDP also say they will ensure best practices what dog barks can be interpreted as), I decided to around LNG and hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” (gasp), look at the parties’ platforms on LNG (the Ironically, the only reference to fracking in the Libreal stuff, not that stuff that’s getting sprayed over eral platform is a quote from NDP candidate George the electorate). Heyman saying the province should not increase LNG is mentioned extensively in the Liberal platfracking in the province until it can be properly form, complete with a timeline of action the govstudied. I’m not sure why the Liberals would put ernment has taken on developing LNG since Clark NDP quotes in their platform, but there it is. became premier in 2011. The NDP, in its platform, also says it encourages It shows up in the NDP platform, however not the development of green energy to reduce the quite as extensively and, surprisingly, not at all in environmental footprints of LNG development. The the the Green Party and Conservative platforms. Liberal platform does not mention green energy, So what do the Liberals and the NDP say about although it does mention alternative energy but only LNG? to suggest that B.C. has an alternative energy sector. Most of the Liberal Party platform statements No one doubts the fact that developing LNG will on LNG are about how good it is for the economy be a benefit, however, the question is whether it will and, basically, that it will be open season for LNG be the Nirvana promised by Christy Clark. NDP development. Here’s what they promise to do: Creleader Adrian Dix and Conservative leader John ate a Ministry of Natural Gas Development, allocate Cummins have both suggested that LNG prices will more resources to be granted to the LNG Secrelikely fall between now and when Clark says the tariat to ensure rapid engagement with proponents benefits will actually start rolling in. (although no dollar amount is given), create a cabiGreen Party leader Jane Sterk also says it is not a net committee composed of the premier, minister of “panacea” for British Columbia. Circulation Manager: Lana Metz Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504
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Viewpoints www.pgfreepress.com ■ ELECTION
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Editor: As a Chinese-Canadian, I feel racially degraded when I watched the BC Liberal party’s campaign ad on Fairchild TV (a Chinese TV channel from Vancouver ). This ad is shown repeatedly and Chinese Canadians are being told that a NDP government would take away our children’s RESPs, etc. if they are elected as the next provincial government. I have not seen the same advertisement on any English speaking channel, so I am left to wonder if the Liber-
als think that ethic British Columbians are so gullible that we would accept anything said in a campaign advertisement as gospel truth. I feel this is a prime example of the BC Liberals’ racial prejudice. The Liberals are desperate for a win on any count – but playing patronizing ads that are meant to demean the intelligence of voters is not the way to win my ethnic vote. Ruth Johnson Prince George
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Clark’s assertions not supported by facts Editor: If Christy Clark really believes that her government has done a good job for us, why does she keep making things up? For example, our premier spent $16 million on TV ads about her BC Jobs Plan and now says it created 30,000 jobs. Statistics Canada says we’ve lost 34,800 private sector jobs since Sept. 2011 when she announced the jobs plan. Clark says her budget is balanced. The Dominion Bond Rating Service, in a news release posted on their website March 26, 2013, says her budget has a deficit of $1.7 billion. She also rides in a campaign bus festooned with a billboard that proclaims a “debt free BC” – even though her own budget documents show that she is increasing B.C.’s debt faster than any other premier in history.
After what they did with the HST, do Clark and the BC Liberals really think they can pull the wool over our eyes
again? Lorna Waghorn-Kidd Prince George
Police cannot be above the law Editor: About the Matters shooting, I disagree with the outcome. I believe that the RCMP should have been accountable for his death. But again I see justice is one-sided. I have read of senseless killing, I am sure that I will be hearing and reading about another very soon. The reason that I feel this way is because I have post traumatic stress disorder, along with other illnesses. If I hadn’t gotten the help that I needed, that would have been me. So yes, I feel very strongly about what the RCMP have done. The feeling that I have with police around Prince George is that they are above the law. That, my dear friend, can never happen. We are people too, we might have problems but we do not need to be told that we are lying or get pushed into saying something that you did not do. Linda Edwards Prince George
Ask candidates about dementia plan Editor: I’ll bet every one of your readers knows someone who has been touched by Alzheimer’s disease. I sure do. Over 70,000 people in B.C. have dementia. That’s a lot of people and it doesn’t include the husbands, wives, family members and friends whose lives are also affected. I’m concerned that we’re not prepared to deal with a problem that’s getting worse. B.C. has a lot of baby boomers who are reaching the age of increased risk for different kinds of dementias. We need a plan with money behind it to deal with what is becoming a crisis – not only for people with dementia, but also for taxpayers who will have to pay the resulting rising healthcare costs. That’s why I support Jim’s Push for a Plan. Jim has Alzheimer’s disease and he knows what’s needed – things like support for family caregivers, programs that help with early diagnosis and training for health-care workers. There’s a B.C. election coming up. I hope readers will ask candidates where they stand on a dementia plan and the money that will be needed to make sure that the right things get done. Darla Huber Prince George
Liberals’ economic management dismal Editor: I find some of the letters to the editor amusing when they start with not voting NDP and then refer to the 1990s and BC Ferries as the reason. Many of us went through more than just the ‘90s and in comparison to the last 12 years, they were a cakewalk. CBC Election Reality reported that no government can control economic growth. World markets and commodity prices are the main factors that drive the economy. Proof is the B.C. Business Council report on the economy over the past 30 years. The real question is did the Liberals manage our province in the best interests
of the people? The facts speak for themselves. In 2001, they changed the Forest Act and turned control of our forest management to forest corporations and eliminated any connection between our forest and community stability while giving forest corporations a billion dollars in incentives. The result, more than 70 manufacturing plants closed and thousands of good family supporting jobs lost. In the North, more than 2,500 forest jobs disappeared and with the PriceWaterhouse equation of indirect and induced jobs, that’s more than 6,500. Great so far. Now we look at the sale of BC Rail.
They said they would not sell it but did and paid $6 million to shut down the investigation. BC Ferries and the Liberals’ lack of support and investment in our own ship building capacity on the coast of B.C. begs the question … why were three new ferries not built in B.C. but in European shipyards for $542 million. Plus we have to buy all the parts from them. The reason they gave for this award, it was the best deal for the taxpayer. Really? I guess all the ship workers don’t qualify as taxpayers or those benefitting from the spin-off jobs. They’re not taxpayers either? Just think about the benefit to the prov-
ince when all the money earned is spent in B.C. not in Europe. So how is the $16 million spent on ads for the B.C. Jobs Plan working for you? Before you answer, add $11 million of taxpayer money for a Bollywood film awards in Vancouver in April this year. It’s an endless list of colossal mismanagement of our money. Our debt is now doubled to more than $60 billion and they want to put our hopes in more of the same for the next four years, oh yes great money managers. Aren’t they welcome to Today’s BC Liberals? Brian Croy Prince George
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Developing a green thumb ... or maybe not
What female doesn’t like flowers? you you could do it. But where are my Roses, tulips, marigolds ... the list is endherbs? Me; Herbs? Sharon: Yes. Herbs. less and includes names I’m not familiar Parsley. Dill. Cilantro. You know. Me: with. This means I generally refer to (Heart sinking) Those things are all them as ‘that one that looks like a rose green, aren’t they? See, I stuck by one but is gaudy and colourful’ or ‘the little simple rule. If it was a green thing, I blue guy with the delicate petals’ or ‘big pulled it out and tossed it. orange momma that last Sharon made me help deep into the fall’. her replant her herb garden Okay, so I’m no gardener. while repeating the name of Life in I was housesitting for my every green thing she had me the fat friend, Sharon, one summer put in it. Several times. and one of my tasks was to She also got a good laugh lane weed her rather abundant when she checked out her DELYNDAPILON flower garden. I tried to tell hydrangeas. Sharon speher this was a very bad idea, but she said cifically told me to put the tomato tree it was a job even a toddler could do. things around them so the hydrangeas Fine. Challenge accepted. could clamber on up them as they grew. When she came back I was pretty Who knew hydrangeas were so lazy? I proud of myself. The flowers were gordid as she asked, and it was a heck of a geous without a weed in sight. task to. In fact, I was cussing up a storm Me: Nice, right? Sharon: Lovely. I told by the time I was done.
I guess it would have been an easier job if I didn’t put those suckers on upside down. Geez. Who knew? My lack of a green thumb is somewhat notorious in my family. So when my brother, Clayton, noticed the beautiful lush fern I hung by my bottom step when I lived in Lethbridge, he made a point of watering it for me, knowing more than one plant has met a thirsty end while living in my house. One day I caught him at it. Me: Whacha doing? Clayton: Making sure your fern doesn’t die. I’ve never seen you water it once since I’ve been here. Me: Well, yesterday I dusted it then used Windex to make the leaves glisten. Clayton looked at me completely horrified. Then understanding dawned on his face. Clayton: It’s plastic. I loved that fern. In fact, I love green
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things and flowers, and that’s truer as I age, but now I actually like green growing things rather than green plastic things. Somehow a house seems cozier when it’s filled with real plants. And a home is just more inviting if the walk is lined with flowers. I think it says ‘someone here cares’. Because of that, I’ve decided to reform my ways this year. So far I’ve got one real living non-plastic plant on my kitchen table. It has survived two months. Two months. I’m very proud, and I think it’s time it got a companion. Or maybe two. And I’m going to put in a flower bed outside. Maybe some pansies. Or, if things go awry, maybe some dandelions. However I think I’ll stay away from herbs. I don’t think I’m quite up for that challenge yet.
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Shorts GYMNASTICS Alia Wilson of the Prince George Gymnastics Club competed in the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Winnipeg on the weekend. Wilson took home a pair of silver medals, in beam and as a team award. She also placed eighth in vault and 11th in the all around category. Wilson will move up to the Level 4 tyro division for a meet in Kelowna at the end of the month.
BOXING The Inner City Boxing Club is holding its Night of the Champions card on Saturday evening at the Northern Sport Centre. Eleven matches are listed on the card, headlined with a 75 kg masters match between Inner City coach Bob Pegues and Mickey Sims of Salmon Arm. Pegues and Sims will step in the ring for the last match of the night. Inner City training partners Kenny Lally and Jag Seehra will also be featured on the card, slated to begin at 7 p.m.
LACROSSE The Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association season resumes tonight, with the BX Pub Bandits taking on the Twisted Cork/ Regional Security Stylers. On Thursday evening, the College Heights Pub Assault meet the Quesnel Crossfire. Both games are slated to begin at 8 p.m. Tonight’s game will be at the Coliseum, with Thursday’s contest unfolding in Quesnel. On Monday night, the Assault defeated the Shooters Pub Devils 16-12.
Tennis club prepares for big move ALISTAIR MCINNIS sports@pgfreepress.com
Prince George Tennis Club members haven’t left their courts yet. But Saturday marked the final Open House at the club’s current location at Recreation Place. With the land set for rezoning and the club planning to set up shop next to the Prince George Golf and Curling Club clubhouse, tennis players are only using their current home until the sale has officially gone through. During the Open House on Saturday, Prince George Tennis Club president Rob Prideaux told the Free Press he was hopeful construction on the new facility would begin in the next couple of weeks. He said that optimistically the new courts would be ready for use in August. “That’s the hope and that’s the goal, and I think we’re pretty close to starting.” On top of the money required to build the courts, the PGTC plans on putting half of the $1.6 million total towards facility upgrades. Having already won the the support of the PGGCC, Prideaux noted that they plan on using the proceeds after construction to invest in the clubhouse, washrooms and other upgrades. The project wouldn’t be a reality without the approval of the PGGCC. Prideaux sees it as a win-win. They may even be able to offer tennis deals to existing PGGCC members. The facility plan sees the development of eight new courts on the other side of the PGGCC towards Pine Centre Mall. The venue would be complete with lights and a spectating area in between two sets of four courts. L&M Engineering Limited has developed plans and will oversee the project. Construction of the facility will be undertaken by IDL Projects Inc. The move comes as Recreation Place is undergoing a facelift that’ll see new auto dealerships added to the land, located off the major intersection of Highways 16 and 97. With massive development taking over the area, it’s easy to forget about the club’s 2013 season. But tennis is being pushed off the land to allow for construction, leaving PGTC members in a state of limbo as they await completion of the new facility. Prideaux said they’ve been given the go ahead by the City to use courts at Pedin Hill Elementary and Duchess Park Secondary for the next few months. Those courts can be accessed for free, something Prideaux doesn’t need to be reminded about. “It’s a bit of a challenge for us to grow our membership or get them back this year because it’s sort of like why would I pay? I can play on a city court anytime,” he said. “What we’re trying to say is look, you pay your membership now. Hopefully we have the courts by August.” Although the new venue won’t be a climatecontrolled facility, Prideaux said the completion of a year-round indoor facility remains a longterm goal. He hopes to see a place where they could play tennis, badminton and pickleball on the same courts. A lis ta ir M cINNIS/ Fre e Pre s s “It’s probably in some people’s minds a dream. To us it’s just a project of the future,” he said. Damer Dore connects on a serve during a doubles tennis match at the Prince “We’re not giving up on that, but it isn’t going to George Tennis Club on Saturday, part of the club’s Open House. The PGTC will move to a new location on the other side of Recreation Place. happen tomorrow, that’s for sure.”
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Cougars select 10 players The Prince George Cougars added 10 prospects to their list last week. The Cats selected six forwards, three defenceman and one goalie during the 2013 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Calgary on Thursday With their first selection, third overall, they drafted 6-foot-1, 202-pound defenceman Josh Anderson of Duncan. Anderson recorded 18 goals, 52 points and 80 penalty minutes with the Cowichan Valley Tier 1 Capitals last season. “It feels really good to be picked third overall,” Anderson stated in a press release. “Getting picked by Prince George is a great feeling. It’s not a far distance for my parents to come and watch me.” While his frame is appealing, the Cougars were drawn to the Island product for other reasons.
“Josh brings an element of size, strength and toughness and a great skating ability to our club,” Prince George Cougars Western Area scout Ron Gunville stated in the release. “We think he brings a little bit of everything that we needed in our organization.” The Vancouver Giants used the first overall selection to take forward Tyler Benson of Edmonton. Listed at 5-foot11 and 180 pounds, Benson skated for Edmonton-based South Side Athletic Club in the 2012-13 campaign. The Regina Pats took centre Sam Steel (Sherwood Park, Alta.) with the second overall choice. With their second round selection, 24th overall, the Cougars picked up forward Kody McDonald of Lethbridge, Alta. McDonald, who stands 5-foot11 and weighs 190 pounds, previously played with the Pursuit of Excellence Tier 1 team
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Outdoor sports are back in full force this month You won’t hear me complain about a lack of outdoor weekend will unfold indoors. After much anticipation, can compete for the Memorial Cup. But the long wait sports this weekend. the Inner City Boxing Club will finally hold its Night of has to be tough. After getting eliminated, they took a few As if the sunshine and daily high temperatures reach- the Champions card at the Northern Sport Centre, the weeks off before resuming practice. ing the 20s don’t make it obvious enough. It’ll be more event slated to begin Saturday at 7 p.m. Since then it’s been practice, practice and more practice. clear the outdoor sports season has started once this Staying indoors, the Rated PG RollerGirls will hold Sorry, I should mention they held a scrimmage during a weekend rolls around. pep rally last month. In other words, more practice. another derby on Saturday evening at the Roll-A-Dome. Forget the lack of a sports overlap last month. Forget It’s going to be interesting seeing how competitive this the days of digging for photos or running old file shots MEMORIAL CUP team is come tournament time. (starting this weekend, I won’t have a reason to do that Six weeks have passed since the 2013 very often until next April). Memorial Cup hosting Saskatoon Blades It’s a wonderful time of year for a sports photographer. were eliminated in the Western Hockey This weekend marks the return of the outdoor soccer seaLeague playoffs. son with the Prince George Youth Soccer Yes, the Blades. Remember Association regular season starting and ULL them? The team was swept in Here at the Free Press we want to know the North Cariboo Senior Soccer League four games against the Mediwhat you think about us and what you OURT holding its Icebreaker. cine Hat Tigers in the best-ofAnother golf tournament, the WIC expect from us, Prince George’s community seven opening round. In nine RESS Ladies Tournament, is scheduled for the days, they meet the Ontario newspaper, in this media age. ALISTAIR MCINNIS Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Hockey League champions in The Prince George Cycling Club also has an event the first game of the four-team Canadian You can help by taking a brief online survey, planned for Sunday. Hockey League tournament. which can be found on our Facebook page The sports scene will only gain more speed this month. How rusty will the Blades be? Yes, The Prince George Senior Baseball League is scheduled they’ve had practice time. Yes, they’ll be or our websites: www.pgfreepress.ca and to begin its 2013 season on May 21, with Opening Day at boosted by the home crowd. www.pgfreepress.com. If you want to PGARA Speedway set for May 25. Football fans will get But the Blades will be playing in their participate in one of our focus groups, give to see the Northern Eagles play a home game for the first first CHL game since March 27. They’ll time on May 19 at Masich Place Stadium. us a call at 250-564-0005 or send an email to go against an OHL team, either the LonThe Prince George Track and Field Club, Prince George don Knights or Barrie Colts, that had to publisher@pgfreepress.com. Road Runners and Prince George Tennis Club will con- go through a gruelling stretch of playoff tinue holding their events this spring. hockey to advance. In appreciation for your participation, your As odd as it may seem, the biggest sports event this The Blades built a team they believe
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Sub Zero Meet held under warm conditions The Prince George Track and Field Club held its first home meet of the 2013 season on Saturday. More than 130 athletes from throughout the region were at Masich Place Stadium for the Sub Zero Meet. Nearly half of the participants were out-of-town visitors representing Vanderhoof, Houston, Smithers, Nisga’a, Quesnel and McBride.
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Normally held under cooler temperatures, competitors enjoyed warm weather and sunshine on Saturday. Among the top athletes at the event were Duncan Elliot of Prince George and Dunovan Matthias of Houston. Elliot, 18, finished first in the 100m sprint, long jump, triple jump and javelin. Matthias was among the top out-of-town performers. He took first
place in discus, second in the 100m sprint, third in the long jump and third in javelin. On the host team, Ryan Gaiesky also enjoyed a successful meet. The 15-yearold won the 100m hurdles and long jump events, while ending up second in triple jump and third in long jump. The PGTFC is into it’s 40th anniversary season. The next major event is the Gary Reed Track and Field Camp, scheduled for May 25
at Masich Place Stadium. The camp falls shortly after the North Central District high school track and field zone championships on May 23 and 24 at Masich Place Stadium. The club’s biggest meet of the season in Prince George is the Spruce Capital Invitational on June 8 and 9. Full results from the Sub Zero Meet are posted on the PGTFC website at www. pgtrackandfield.ca.
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CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ 2013 HOME SHOW & ENERGY FAIR FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF - OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU!! To all the thousands who attended our show! Thank you for making our 36th such a successful year! Exhibitors and Food Vendors, we appreciate your support and positivity.
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Playbill ROCKABILLY The Chevys will be playing with the young alt-rock band the Statistics at a Rockin’ the Free World Concert takes place Friday, May 17 at Riley’s Pub. The event is in support of Amnesty International’s efforts to support the Russian Band “Pussy Riot”, which features a wide range of musically tastes and expressions. It starts at 7 p.m. and the cost at the door is $5.
PLANT SALE The David Douglas Garden Botanical Society is having its annual plant sale on Sunday, May 19 in the UNBC parking lot B from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and choose plantings for your garden from a wide variety of annuals, shrubs, trees, perennials, compost and more.
LIVE ART AUCTION Two Rivers Gallery is hosting a live art auction on Saturday, May 11 starting at 7:30 p.m. The exciting event is a fundraiser for the services and programs delivered by the gallery and includes a silent auction featuring beautiful pieces by local artisans. Call 250-6147800 for more information or to purchase tickets. Bids can be received in person, by telephone or online.
HUBLE OPENING Huble Homestead opens May 18. Upcoming events: May 19 and 20 - Spring on the Homestead; June 9 Seniors’ Day (registration required); June 23 - Dog Expo (NEW DATE!); July 1 - Dominion Day; July 21 Kids’ Carnival; August 4 and 5 - Homestead Days; Aug 8-11 - General Store and Huble House at the BCNE; Aug 19-23 - Pioneer Kids Summer Adventure Camp (registration required); September 1 & 2 - Giscome Days; October 14 - Old Fashioned Thanksgiving.
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Corb Lund likes the desert and dirt bikes. n The lead singer songwriter who grew up in southern Alberta says he can write songs justt nd about anywhere – even in the bright lights and bustling activity of a big city like Las Vegas. ew “Two summers ago, I lived in Vegas for a fe few ee months,” he said in an interview with the Free s], Press. “If it’s time for me to write [new songs], I can write just about anyway. So sometimes I ot of of just take off and do that. I play quite a bit a lo lot was as cards anyway but I played even more there. I was nts playing in one of the World Series poker events eeen – and writing music at the same time (between events). It was fun.” en nt Losin’ Lately Gambler came from time spent o with his poker playing crowd. But Lund also likes a little solitude. ikee “I really like the desert. I had a little dirt bike an an that I was getting around on in [Vegas.] You ccan y th hee h go a mile out of the city and find yourself by the ik ke desert, so I spent a lot of time there on my bike and found it really interesting.” wn And while Prince George may be small town ettnorthern B.C., Lund is looking forward to getughs ting on stage at the CN Centre May 9. He laughs when told the weather here has been great ik ke “That’s good to hear,” he said. “I always like een en getting there. For the past 20 years, B.C. has be been really good to me.” alllss Lund, who began with the group The Smalls he he and later pooled talents with his members off th the ds Hurtin’ Albertans, has won numerous awards for his music, mostly a mix of country, folk, nn neerr, indie, and bluegrass. He’s a Juno Award winner, ic he’s won 11 CCMA (Canadian Country Music stt o Awards) awards including seven Roots Artist off bu uted the Year awards. His record Cabin Fever debuted tin ng at Number 1 on the Canadian Billboard beating out One Direction and Justin Bieber. al He’s headlined the Edmonton Folk Festival h Ia an and has performed five sold-out shows with Ian wbo oy yss Tyson during the 200 Years of Canadian Cowboys during the Calgary Stampede. urriiHas the rise in this business been fast and ffurious? Does it surprise him where he is today?? k Lund says he’s never really stopped to think about it. ou urr “I don’t dwell on it. You’re thinking about yo your ven n next record a lot. We got lots of radio play even eeels five years ago which has been great. But it feels een n to me like the last three or four years have been esttt-more artistically rich. I’ve done a lot of interesting things in the last few years that are sort o off ord d iiss a llittle ittl it tle di diff fferentt outside what I’ve always done, The new record different, it’s an acoustic record.” Some things remain the same. “We [he and band members Kurt Ciesla (bass), Grant Siemens (guitar, other strings), and Brady Valgardson (drums)] are still doing the regular shows and everything but in addition to that we are all doing a lot of different things. It’s been an interesting last few years, it seems like it’s been a natural growth. It’s kind of cool.” Besides his passion for writing and performing live music, Lund also has a penchant for collecting antique pistols and riding motorcycles. How did that get started? “I’m naturally curious I think and I’m also kind of a history, nostalgic nut,” said Lund. “I like old stuff, old music, old clothing, old stories. I’m always been intrigued by things like that. I used to listen
to old old d Marty M Mar arrty art ty Robbins Rob obbi bbi biins ns rec ns rrecords ecor ec cor ords ord ds wh w heen h en I wa wass a k ki id so id so I gue g uessss I g ue ot iinterot ntter nt erer to when kid guess got estted d that thatt way ” ested way.” What can fans expect at the CN Centre May 9 show? “It’s different show every night,” said Lund. “We don’t use a set list. We’ve got seven albums of stuff and we take a lot of requests too. We definitely do a bunch of songs off the new record and hit all the highlights. But lately we’ve pulling out a lot of old, obscure records lately too.” Lund likes to spice it up a bit, he says. “I think I’d die of boredom if I had to do the same songs every night. We put out all the big ones every night for sure ...I’m lucky my band is very good and they’re very versatile too.” How did the Hurtin’ Albertans get its name? Lund laughs and says the name just stuck, “like a hangover.” Corb Lund plays CN Centre on May 9. Tickets are at all Ticketmaster locations including the CN Centre box office.
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DON’T BURN YARD WASTE ...RECYCLE IT! It’s spring clean up time. It’s that time of year when we generate lots of yard debris such as dead grass, old leaves, and tree and shrub trimmings, Instead of burning this material and creating air pollution problems, compost it. Teresa MA LLA M/Free Press
B. Boss Jive Band’s Cam Bell on trumpet and Ali Henri on vocals delight the crowd at Artspace Saturday night with their new sound and classic renditions.
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Most music lovers and dance goers have heard of Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, the award winning boogie-woogie piano player who’s played Prince George numerous times in recent years. Now they will be hearing a whole lot more about a local band put together with members who have a connection to Wayne. On Saturday night at Artspace, the B.Boss Jive Band debuted for the audience their rockin’ style, great sound and superb musicality. “I’ve been dreaming about putting a band together that plays the kind of music I like for a few years now. A band of Prince George musicians playing music that my wife and I could jive to or move to the beat of the music, “ said Earl Krushelnicki who founded the local chapter of Blues Underground. He found his “dream” team: Nick Tindale on drums, Patrick Kilcullen on piano, Curtis Abriel, bass and vocals, Ali Henri, vocals, Thomas Nowak on sax and Cam Bell on trumpet. Henri has a sultry singing style which appeals to a wide range of listening styles especially jazz and blues. The musicians all have their own unique talents
that bring a full, rich sound to their performance. “All of the performers have some type of connection to Kenny,” said Krushelnicki. “Nick, Curtis and Cam have backed Kenny Wayne up when he has
played Prince George. Patrick took a piano workshop from him a few years ago. It was Kenny who introduced me to Ali and Thomas was added to the band because Kenny told me he preferred playing with sax players
instead of guitarists.” Thus the B.Boss Jive Band was born. The B. Boss Jive Band plays the Kinsmen Community Complex on Saturday, May 25. Tickets are $20 on sale at Books and Company.
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Well, I have forgiven Jerry Seinfeld for not He put on a great show. I’m still laughing. talking with me. One of the funniest things for me came when How could anyone, even an entertainment he was imitating an imagined, undecided audireporter bent on an interview, hold a grudge after ence goer from Prince George. a knock-out, stand-up comedy performance at CN “Why should I go to a Jerry Seinfeld show Centre on Thursday night? when I can see him on T.V.?” I don’t think my face will ever be the same. I had to laugh. That’s the very thing I said I am sure I have new laugh lines to myself – and my editor – when I from being thrown into multiple thought I couldn’t get in to see the Tea contortions over comedy material show. My tune changed when our with that was fresh and refreshing. publisher gave me two Jerry SeinNo lewd jokes, just pure fun. feld tickets. Teresa Seinfeld first praised Prince So how does Seinfeld come up Georgians for being brave enough with this stuff? How does he hit it TERESAMALLAM so squarely on the head so that it to live here in the North. He complimented us on our resonates with the average person. efforts to get our show tickets, check the date, Because he knows human nature. He’s made a get ready, travel to CN Centre and try to find successful career of studying people. (So have I our seat. but it never made me rich.) Quite a process – especially the way Jerry tells it, My grudge? between gales of audience laughter. An absolutely In April, I got a response from Becky Wilkening, hilarious “getting ready for the Jerry show” routine. Rubenstein Communications, about my request for A master stand up comedian, author and an interview with Seinfeld. actor, at age 59 (we were told us this along with “Thank you for your interest in interviewing other ‘CV’ facts, married at 45, wife and kids) Mr. Seinfeld,” she wrote. “We appreciate your Seinfeld has a wealth of everyday situations efforts in reaching out to request an interview, that he can turn into cutting edge comedy. but unfortunately we must respectfully decline During his May 2 performance, he poked your request at this time.” fun at everything from modern communicaThe letter was, um, respectful. So was the May 2 tion “nobody wants to talk anymore” phone show. Maybe Mr. Seinfeld changes it up for every technology, the beauty of the bed (do stores sell audience with the jokes raunchier depending on death beds?) to just how we learned to walk the crowd. upright – only to bend over again. I am no prude, I can take it. I’ve heard it all. But Then he used that time-tested well of great it was nice to be able to laugh out loud and enjoy humour – the rigours of married life. myself – not do a “blush and cringe” in my seat. Seinfeld does this better than anyone else. I also learned why – hilarious as his TV shows are “It’s not WHAT you say to your wife,” he – you really had to have been there at CN Centre warned men in the audience. “It is your tone. to see Jerry Seinfeld live. [For instance], I could not use the tone I’m The stand up comedian got a standing ovation. using with you at home.” Great show by a master of comedy.
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DebiLyn Smith of Houston has taken the sage advice ‘write about what you know’ to heart. She’s written a book on her battle with breast cancer. Called Running from Cancer: A Titled Memoir, she relives her recent battle with breast cancer in chapters like Prepping for the Vein Drano and Hair Loss 101. She explains cancer and how to try to avoid it. How do we get cancer? “Everyone has the ability to make cancer cells. They are just normal cells that go haywire and refuse to die when they’re supposed to. Like little forest fires they get bigger and start to grow. Your body is continually stamping those fires out. If you have a strong immune system, no problem, it could kick cancer’s butt all day. But if you’re not fueling your body with the right fire retardant, then the blaze can get out of control. Cancer cells divide at a much faster rate than normal cells, so the fire intensifies, overwhelming your defences.� She has words of advice which she calls “mostly common sense.� Things like watching your diet, exercise, limiting alcohol intake and lifestyle – and other ways to reduce the odds of you winning the ‘Cancer Lottery.’ “I’m just trying to reach people, so they never have to go through this,� Smith told the Free Press Monday. Her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2010 at the age of 50, came as an unbelievable shock, she said. “I thought I was safe. I’m a very fit person who has been running from cancer all
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Author DebiLyn Smith will be at Books and Company on Friday. my life. I used to ‘run for the cure’ and do the relays and try to raise money for cancer – all for other people. I never thought it would be me. Everyone was ‘super surprised’ when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.� Then she became a statistic. “I was one of 500 across Canada, a day, diagnosed with cancer, 200 who die and 300 who will survive due to new technology and treatment. [CCS 2012 report] I
didn’t realize how big cancer was. I didn’t realize it until I went down that road myself. So I want to give back. I am hoping to make it easier for the next person going through this. [Writing the book] is my way of trying to help them.�� The day Smith and her family were spreading her mother’s ashes – she died of pancreatic cancer – was the day Smith found out she too had cancer. For her own battle
with cancer, Smith had a particularly formidable foe when she took on the fight of her life, for her life. “I had to have two operations. I had the mastectomy, then they found cancer in my lymph nodes. So in the end, I had to have chemo, radiation and reconstructive surgeries.� The book tour which launches Friday in Prince George will take her to communities such as Quesnel, Williams Lake, Terrace, Prince Rupert and Smithers. She knows it will be a tight schedule but is prepared for the task of sharing her story and her knowledge. “I am saving up my energy. I have lots of energy. I want to take the book across B.C. and then if it takes off, go as far as New Brunswick where my Dad’s. Getting as far as the East Coast with this, that’s my dream. If I can save one person’s life I will be grateful. I have a blog and a website with what I call The Alphabetical Cancer Prevention Tips plus healthy recipies and excerpts from my two mystery books that will be out next year. Her ambition doesn’t end there. Smith will be attending most of the northern Canadian Cancer
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We regret to announce the sudden death of Bryan Gilfred, Larson born March 15,1966 and passed away April 29, 2013 in Vancouver,BC. He will be dearly missed by mother, Adrienne (Garth) Campbell; father, Orville Larson; older brother Leonard (Wendy) Larson and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by infant brother, Lesley Phillip; cousin Don Price and Oma (Beulah Reid). His passions were snow skiing, basketball and hiking. He had a great love for nature and working with young people. He loved the ocean, swimming and water skiing. As a preteen, he enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Chilliwack Sea Cadet Corp. He had an easy contagious laugh and sense of humour. Bryan left a positive impression on everyone. A memorial will be held at North Shore Alliance Church, 201 E.23rd St., Vancouver, B.C. Tea to follow. Pastor Dave Sadler officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Shore Alliance Church would be appreciated.
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Now accepting applications for the term position of Finance Clerk commencing immediately and concluding in the fall of 2014. The Finance Clerk will be responsible for payables, receivables, payroll and other related functions within the Museum. Monthly reports to the CEO, tax remittances and participating in an annual audit will also form part of the successful candidates duties. Accuracy is of the utmost importance in this role.
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VISITOR AND RETAIL SERVICES SUPERVISOR (FULL-TIME) Two Rivers Gallery, a vital centre for art, culture and community in the region, is seeking a friendly and organized individual to fill the full-time position of Visitor and Retail Services (VRS) Supervisor. As a member of our close-knit team, the VRS Supervisor will be the front-line contact for visitors to the Gallery and customers of the Shop at the Gallery and will lead the team of part-time VRS Representatives. Working in a creative environment the successful candidate will show initiative and ownership over front desk operations. The applicant must have experience with POS systems and databases. The Gallery provides competitive wages and benefits. A full job description is available at www.tworiversgallery.ca Submit a resume, cover letter and 3 references to carolyn@tworiversgallery.ca Closing date: May 10, 2013 We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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WEDNESDAY PG Fibre Arts Guild meets Wednesday the May 8, 7 p.m. at 2880 Fifteenth Ave. upstairs. Visitors welcome. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick 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 Starfield’s Tim Nuefeld Worship Concert Thur May 9 at 7 p.m. First Baptist Church 483 Gillett St. Tickets by Donation at the door. Suggested $10 person $30/ family. In support of Lenoria Wildi (Grade 12 student needing medication) DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-6499591. BC Civil Liberties Union meets second
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Canadian Breast Cancer Fdn New CIBC Run for the Cure Planning Committee - We are recruiting for a variety of volunteers to join our committees for the Oct 6 event. Contact Katie Syroid, ksyroid@cbcf.org Canadian Red Cross May 14 Join the BC/Yukon Disaster Management Team! Sound interesting? Join us for an information session on May 14 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. 250 564 6566 Railway & Forestry Museum May 25 & 26 Charity Garage Sale - May 25 & 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 850 River Road. Donate your unwanted saleable goods. Erin 250-563-7351 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
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Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., 1575 Fifth Ave. 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. Wing night and karaoke, Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion. Tai Chi classes, Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-9643849. Darts games, Thursdays, Prince George Golf and Curling Club, Pepsi Room (downstairs). Registration 7 p.m. Information: Robin McGuire 778-8900683. Prince George Toastmasters meet Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., AiMHi, 950 Kerry St. Information: pgtoastmasters.com, Joyce 250-964-0961. 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, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561.
SATURDAY Dance, Saturday May 11, John Goodwin, 8 p.m.midnight, 6986 Hart Highway. Everyone welcome over 19. Light Lunch provided, $10 at the door May 19 & 20 Huble Homestead Historic Site’s 2013 seasons kicks off with Spring on the Homestead May 19 & 20. Families can enjoy the spring weather as they participate in the May-pole dance, crafts, ice cream making, and high tea. Watch the sheep get sheared, and learn all about how pioneers prepared for spring! Huble Homestead
Historic Site is located 40km north of Prince George, just off Highway 97 on Mitchell Road. Admission is by donation. For more information, call 250564-7033 or visit hublehomestead.ca. Nechako Flea Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. Annual Plant Sale and Strawberry Tea Elder Citizens Recreation Centre Saturday, May 18. Plant Sale from 10:30 am to 2:30 p.m. Strawberry Tea from 1-2:30 p.m.1692 Tenth Ave. (between Vancouver and Winnipeg St.) For information call 250561-9381 Tickets for the Tea are available at the door: $5.00 Please support the annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 18 from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Northern Sports Centre, UNBC, indoor track. Donate online at doitforlupus. ca and follow the links to the Prince George Chapter. This year all donations made in BC stay in BC. Contact Penny Bradshaw for more information. 250964-2636 or email pennybradshaw@ telus.net A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meditation with Gen Kelsang Delek May 4: Healing the Mind/Body Workshop 10 – 1 ($25) & Medicine Buddha Empowerment 2:30 - 5 ($30) (Day: $45). Contact 250-9626876
SUNDAY Nechako Flea Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 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
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Proud to recognize those who give in our community.
A U T O B O D Y LT D . 2065 - 1st Ave. • 250-563-0883 www.csninc.ca Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Cariboo Toastmasters meet, Mondays, 7:309:30 p.m., Ramada Hotel, - 444 George St. Information: caribootoastmasters. com or Laura (250) 961-3477. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.
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 250-562-3402. 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 250-563-2885.
SUPPORT GROUPS Power Play, for children from newborns to five years old, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle Ave. Information: 250-6149449.
NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease Management Room, UHNBC. Information: Anita 250-563-2949
Thank You Prince George For Voting Us Best Auto Body Shop! or Betty 250-9627985. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362. Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St.. Information: Leona 250-962-8802. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St. Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747.
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La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m. at the Health Unit auditorium. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-5632885. Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-9647907. Free sports and recreation, Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 1160 7th Ave., ages 15-30. Information: 250-656-5278. Children’s choir, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hartland Baptist Church. Information: 778-415-5000.
The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Wednesday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3 E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
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