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Assaults prompt warning Prince George RCMP are urging the public to be extra cautious after recent reports of sexual assaults in the city. The most recent attack occurred Sunday evening when a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a male youth in Foot Park, near the corner of Foot Street and Massey Drive. The girl was in the park with other children when she was approached and inappropriately touched by an unknown male. The girl advised caregivers who called police. Patrols of the area and a police service dog search of the park, did not locate the suspect. The suspect is described as: First Nations male, 13 to 15 years old, moustache and beard, baggy red shirt. This assault follows a similar assault in the same area on Friday. In this incident, a female jogger was in the area of Massey Drive and Ospika Boulevard when she was inappropriately touched by a man on a bicycle. The suspect in this investigation is described as: First Nations male; 20 to 25 years old; 5’6”; obese, short (buzz cut) dark hair, peach fuzz moustache, wearing black clothing, riding a black and white mountain bike The Prince George RCMP recognize the similarities in these incidents including the suspect description and the geographical area in which they occurred. The investigation is continuing. Police are requesting help from the public and urging persons to exercise caution.

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Those who grew up in the city might have heard it called the smell of money, but sulphur was anything but a pleasant odour permeating Prince George in past decades. Terry Robert, executive director of the Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable, explained to council Monday that, though unpleasant, the scent of sulphur has little effect on human health. Nevertheless they have succeeded in significantly lowering that particulate, not only because the smell lends the city a certain reputation but because the odour is usually experienced during an inversion, which means other, more dangerous fine particulates are also in the air, though people may not smell them. Robert said the group aspires to reduce all significant emission sources by 40 per cent by 2016, adding the organization is an interagency collaboration composed of volunteers. “We want to get below the provincial objective,” he said. Thus far, the group has succeeded in improving air quality over time, with a series of sensors on top of the Ramada providing realtime data so they can better strategize projects to help them reach their goal. The general trend, Robert said, is a continuous reduction in fine particulate matter in the city with a few spikes noted throughout the years. For instance, in 2010 there was a bit of a spike. “That was due to the high forest fire season,” Robert said, adding things like the weather also affect air quality, and is also beyond the group’s ability to control. Education is an important part of what PGAIR does, as is providing incentives to help local businesses and residents further reduce the amount of particulates they emit. For example, Robert said 51 rebates, 34 to residents of the city, have been issued in the wood stove exchange program. “Many people have difficulty storing the wood,” Robert said. “We are working on a community wood stacking program.” Robert said another project is the volatile organic compound odour characteristic study, being conducted since formaldehyde was discovered in the Millar Addition. The findings from that study should be available mid-June. Education and Research make up 37 per cent of PGAIR’s budget (22 per cent and 15 per cent) while operations take 17 per cent and monitoring 16 per cent. “For every dollar we get from the City of Prince George, we leverage $3,” Robert said. He added, as things look now, the group has about a 50/50 chance not having an air quality advisory during the Canada Winter Games.

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the 20 finalists at their business. “Those people will be invited to the wrap-up event, which will be held Someone who shops local will be at Northland Dodge Chrysler Jeep,” driving some fancy new wheels later McCall says. “Each person will get the chance to pick a key, and see if it’s the this year. The Prince George Free Press will be one that starts the Chrysler LX200.” McCall says the Free Press felt the launching a shop and win campaign in July, and publisher Tracy McCall campaign was good on a couple of levels. says the prize is a great one. “It’s a great way to encourage peo“We will be giving away a silver ple to shop local,” she Chrysler 200LX, fully said, “and it’s also a way loaded, from Northland for the retailers to have Dodge Chrysler Jeep. It’s sort of a customer apprebeen a long time since ciation aspect. A lot of a car was given away them wouldn’t be able to in Prince George in this do a contest with a car as kind of promotion.” the big prize.” The format is simple. Anyone wondering Each Friday for 20 weeks, what the Chrysler LX200 two full-page ads will looks like will have run in the Free Press with plenty of chances to see more than 30 local merTracy McCall it during the campaign, chants who are involved - Free Press publisher McCall says. in the promotion. Go to “Free Press representaany (or all) of the merchants and enter your name in the tives will be driving the car to special events during the campaign, and it draw box. “Each retailer will pick a name from will also spend time parked at each the box each week,” McCall says, participating merchant’s location.” Entrants must be 19 or over, and it “and that person’s name will go into the final draw from that retailer. The is possible to have your name drawn name will also be printed in the retail- at more than one retailer. So it’s a great opportunity for retailer’s spot in the following Friday’s ers to drive people to their businesses ad.” At the end of the 20 weeks, each – and a great chance for someone to retailer will draw one ‘key’ name from drive off in a new car.

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It may be warm outside but Top Drawer Yarn Shop co-owner Darlene Shatford is kept busy Saturday with customers wanting colourful wool for knitting projects. The shop is located above Books and Company on Third Avenue and offers knitting classes for novice to more experienced knitters.

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Now that the dump on Quinn Street is closed, administration is encouraging council to close the sani-dump as well. A report from administration included in the agenda for Monday’s council meeting states council approved closing the dump as part of transferring all waste collection areas to the Regional District. The sani-dump, controlled by the city, remains in use, open from May through October.

The report says no one kept track of usage at the sani-dump over the years, though it’s believed it’s been used regularly. Seven other sani-dumps circle the city and are available for use, all of them accessible from highways. “We don’t know for sure the usage of this one,” Coun. Brian Skakun pointed out. He added it is liked in particular for a number of reasons, including manoeuvrability.

“Locals who already pay a hefty utility bill have to go out of town to find one. We want to be as business-friendly as possible. I think we should keep this open. I think it’s a great location, and I don’t think it’s costing us much.” Mayor Sheri Green said, contrary to some fears that have been expressed, there is no plan by the Regional District to close the recycling depot in the yard. She added since the report from administration didn’t include information on current usage nor what the city incurs as a cost to

operate the sani-dump, perhaps another report should be brought before council before a final decision is made. Coun. Cameron Stolz pointed out that if someone is using an RV, it’s likely they are headed out of town, so one of the sites circling the city would be easily accessible. Coun. Albert Koehler agreed Prince George is not a big city, so other sanidumps aren’t terrible far away. However, the Quinn Street site is convenient. Council voted to send the report back to administration for more information.

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One man is in hospital and another man in custody following a stabbing last week. Just before 1 a.m. Thursday the Prince George RCMP were called to the 1300 block of Diefenbaker Drive for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, a 30-year-old man was located suffering from injuries that appeared to have been as a result of a stabbing. The man was transported by the BC Ambulance Service to the University Hospital of Northern BC with life threatening injuries. A 21-year-old suspect was located and arrested on Oak Street without incident. He remains in custody pending his next appearance in court. Investigators believe the two men are known to each other and the attack was not random. Alcohol was involved. The victim remains in hospital in serious, but stable condition. The investigation is continuing. Winner of 11 International Awards

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Community Alert WA N T E D C Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s aassistance in locating the following pperson who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900 C hhrs this 28th day of May 2013, Saie JJohn YELLOWBIRD (B: 1993-04-02) iis wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for FAIL TO COMPLY w Saie John WITH PROBATION. YELLOWBIRD is YELLOWBIRD described as a First Nations male, 165 cm or 5’5” 165 cm or 5’5” tall and weighs 59 kg 59 kg or 130 lbs. or 130 lbs. YELLOWBIRD has black hair and brown eyes. YELLOWBIRD should be considered violent.

WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900 hrs this 28th day of May 2013, Aaron James MORIN (B: 1990-07-21) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for FAIL TO Aaron James COMPLY WITH PROBATION. MORIN MORIN is described as a First Nations male, 183 cm or 6’0” 183 cm or 6’0” tall and weighs 70 70 kg or 155 lbs. kg or 155 lbs. MORIN has black hair and brown eyes. MORIN should be considered violent.

WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating tthe following person who is wanted on a British Columbia w wide warrant. As of 0900 hrs this w 28th day of May 2013, Michelle Leona BARFOOT (B: 1978-01-17) is wanted on a British Columbia Michelle Leona wide warrant for THEFT UNDER BARFOOT $5000. BARFOOT is described 160 cm or 5’3” as a First Nations female, 160 54 kg or 119 lbs cm or 5’3” tall and weighs 54 kg or 119 lbs. BARFOOT has brown hair and brown eyes.

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Local Bike to Work Week coordinator Laura Sapergia, left, chats with a couple of the people who showed up at City Hall on Monday morning for the kickoff breakfast. The week-long event wraps up May 31 with a 4 p.m. barbecue at the community gardens on Victoria Street.

Travel-trailer fire investigated as arson Police believe a fire in a travel-trailer Saturday was an arson. At 3:34 a.m., Prince George Fire/Rescue were called to a report of a travel trailer on fire in the 700 block of Winnipeg Street. The BC Ambulance Service

and Prince George RCMP also attended. Upon arrival, investigators discovered the traveltrailer and two vehicles in the driveway fully engulfed. After the blaze was extinguished, fire investigators were able to determine that

the fire was suspicious and believe it to be an arson. There was also minor damage to the residence, but no one was injured during the fire. Several residents in the area also had their vehicles broken into and the Prince

George RCMP are looking into a possible link between the thefts and the arson. Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone in the neighbourhood whose vehicle was broken into during the evening of May 24.

Failing to comply gets jail time

In Provincial Court in Prince George on April 2: Justin M. Tobin was found guilty of failing to produce a driver’s licence when ordered to do so and fined $276. Douglas W. Gibbs was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and two counts of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to 56 days in jail. Gibbs was also found guilty of mischief and sentenced to one day in jail and time served of 15 days. Clinton L. Poitras was found guilty of

failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 45 days in jail. Michael C. Solonas was found guilty of being at large without lawful Free excuse and sentenced to 17 days in jail. Solonas was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to six days in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on April 3: Alexander L. Buszko was found guilty of resisting a peace offi-

cer, fined $1,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150. Darrell T. Chew was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for 12 months. Chew was Press also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and fined $250. Aaron J. Duncan was found guilty of assault, sentenced to 18 days in jail, assessed a victim surcharge of $50 and placed on probation for one year. Duncan was also found guilty of theft of property

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with a value less than $5,000 and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to one day in jail, assessed a victim surcharge of $50 and placed on probation for one year. Calvin D. Godwin was found guilty of break and enter and possession of stolen property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 59 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Godwin was also found guilty of four counts of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced

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to 30 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Nikkita A. John was found guilty of resisting a peace officer and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Deborah A. Malm was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. Billy J. Peepeetch was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 61 day sin jail. Thomas K.F. Duncan was found guilty of four counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Johnathan A.R. McInnis was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150.

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etired MLA Pat Bell wasn’t a member of the Liberal Party a dozen years ago and wasn’t considering politics when friends approached him to encourage him to run for office. “They thought I could do a good job representing the interests of the community, and they approached me,” he said, adding at first he wasn’t interested. But the more he considered it, the more it seemed like a good idea. His wife, Brenda, told him they complained about politics and politicians, so maybe it was time to step forward. Taking up the challenge Bell put his name forward and won the riding. He added the Liberal Party appeals to him because its principles are based on the importance of free enterprise. “Human motivation is an amazing thing,” he said. “It helps people achieve the best outcomes in business and athletics. I think one of the challenges of the NDP is their approach does not drive or motivate people. They want to spread wealth across everyone, and when you do that, motivation is lost. Personal motivation is what it takes to be successful. If you work harder and put in the effort, you will benefit greater than someone who doesn’t.” That principle, he said, is core to his personal beliefs, and it leads to an economy strong enough to support a healthy social system. “I think that wealth created in any jurisdiction creates an environment that supports those those who need it, health care, the environment and an education system.” He added during all his years in Victoria, he had not met a single individual who doesn’t care about those things, however personal political philosophies dictate the method to achieve those goals. “The method varies between different people,” he said. “How to do it differs. When I think about people who sat in opposition, I would bet on average we agree on 90 to 95 per cent of what goes on in society, unfortunately in the political world people concentrate on points that are different. The motivation is similar, but the method varies as to what outcome is achieved.” Bell said he believes understanding competitiveness is key. One of his core beliefs is B.C. is competing against the world to attract investment and jobs, and the wealth that comes with that. “I am not sure the NDP understands that in the way I believe it exists,” Bell said. He added that is why the Liberals excel at building the economy.

Bell said for his first two years as an MLA he was just finding his way around the legislature. For the first two and a half years he was the deputy whip, meaning it was his job to make sure people got where they needed to be so votes would pass. Then he became the minister sitting for mining, his first foray into cabinet, where he got to write the mining plan the province is still working under. “Geo-science B.C. came out of it,” he said. “And the Smithers School of Mining, two very positive steps.” In 2005, he was Minister of Agriculture and Lands. Again, he helped forge an agricultural plan for the province that is still used today. When it came to negotiating a land use agreement for the Great Bear Rain Forest, he brought all the stakeholders involved together under one tent. The move, and the positive conclusion of that, made front-page news all over Europe and North America, and is something he regards as one of his most significant accomplishments. It was also an act they received a Gift to the Planet award under the World Wildlife Foundation. He then repeated the same thing at Haida Gwaii. “I got to know the First Nations well,” he said. “I feel we brought stability to the islands. They are now harvesting large amounts of timber again. The economy there really stabilized and improved.” In 2008 he took on the forestry portfolio, and targeted the Chinese market very quickly. The work paid off and while previously lumber went for $128 per 1,000 board feet, it recently peaked at $460. “Most people argue China made that happen. Now it represents about 30 per cent of sales.” Bell said a lot of work had already been done with China when he stepped into that position, leaving him a good foundation to work on. Then the CEO’s of certain forest companies encouraged him to make a trades trip to the country, something he agreed to with the caveat each of them had to go as well. They did, and Bell said most would argue that was integral to their success. “In China, it’s a completely different way you do business,” Bell said. “Government officials are important. They blur the line between government and business.” He added altogether he completed eight trade missions to China. “China has given us real stability in the market place, adding another customer,” he said. However, it wasn’t something that happened overnight. After 18 months, the first time someone from

the Liberal government began working towards the goal of selling B.C. timber to China, there was no change in the market place. Bell said they were still working on the fundamentals, the building code, distribution and education.

With no real success to show, they could have pulled out but instead stuck with the plan. “If we had pulled out then, we’d probably be in the same place today. These things take time. If I have one bit of advice to whoever follows me, it is you have to give plans and strategies time to work. “There is no instant success, and if give them time, if they are wellfounded and built on good principles, the outcomes is good. “Provincial, municipal and First Nations governments are based on four year, two year and one cycles, That tends to drive short term decision making instead of long term planning.” He added the jobs plan, created when he served as jobs minister, will benefit the province long-term, and he’s pleased Premier Christy Clark is dedicated to the plan, willing to see it through. Though Bell has retired due to health issues, he remains a dedicated Liberal, working hard behind the scenes during the recent campaign, supporting both local candidates, including Shirley Bond, a woman he said he admires as one of the hardest-working politicians in Victoria and someone he is happy to call a friend. If past protocol is a hint of future behaviour, Bell may be called upon to serve the Liberals again, this time as a private resident of B.C. He said he may do that, if called upon, but it will be as a contractor. He added neither he nor Brenda are interested in moving to Victoria. Both are committed to living in Prince George.

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t’s one of the vagaries of our political system. Even though we give our premier a fair amount of power, we don’t actually elect them. Parties elect leaders and we put a party in power with the expectation that the leader will become premier. That’s why we can have different premiers between elections (Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark, for example) or an interim premier (Dan Miller, as another example). It’s also why we can find ourselves in the situation we have now … a premier who, once again, is unelected. Someone in a safe Liberal seat will step down soon and be on the receiving end of some plum appointment (Senate seat, perhaps?). For the politicians, it’s just a means to an end. For the electorate, it’s confounding. Why do we allow this to happen? It is yet another example of why we, the electorate, should be demanding electoral reform. One of the benefits of the American system of politics is that they elect their president separately. Here in Canada, we elect mayors separate from councillors. Why not premiers? The answer that readily comes back is that we only need to look south of the border. When there is a Democrat in the White House and a Republican-dominated Congress, the system goes into gridlock as partisanship becomes the primary activity of politicians. Here in B.C. we have our own version of that, which has little to do with governing the province and everything to do with putting the opposing parties down. If we simply elected a premier separate from MLAs we could end up in a similar situation and mayhem would ensue. However, there is an easy solution to the problem … proportional representation. Not in the Legislature, though, but rather in cabinet. If cabinet, which is where most of the decision-making of government occurs, was made up of MLAs of all political stripes it would, actually, be representative of the electorate. And, after all, once elected, MLAs, technically, are government representatives, not party representatives. We seem to have forgotten that. Cabinet would have to be set at, say, 20 ministries. Using the May 14 election results as an example, the Liberals’ 50 of 85 seats constitute 58 per cent of seats. Under our new system, that would translate into 12 cabinet positions. The NDP’s 33 seats equate to 38 per cent of cabinet … the remaining eight seats in cabinet. A party would have to elect five MLAs to earn a seat at the cabinet table … leaving our elected independent and Green Party MLA on the sidelines. We already have all-party committees, which, for the most part, work toward a common good … governing the province. While the politicians may gasp at the suggestion of an allparty cabinet, it would force the premier and cabinet to put aside partisanship and actually govern. It would also make for a stronger cabinet as the premier, who would still pick cabinet, would have the full contingent of MLAs to choose from. Cabinet solidarity rules would still apply, so there wouldn’t be any tattling. It would, however, virtually bring an end to Question Period as all parties would be fully aware of what ‘government’ is doing. Sadly, as we’ve mentioned before, our system favours those who are in power, so changing it is never in their best interest. Only pressure from the electorate will enable change.

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Good life is out to get me Having a good upbringing is, apparently, hazardIf that wasn’t enough, we would also often chip ous to my health. off a piece of salt from the blocks we put out for the And, to top it off, it does it slowly over time. cows and then suck on the salt like it was candy. I grew up on a farm … plenty of fresh air, plenty “Reduce your sodium intake,” says the doc. of exercise throwing bales, plenty of “Where were you when I was mainlindigging spuds, and plenty of walking ing it in my youth?” I ask, somewhat to town because the old man thought I bewildered by where my youth has led should be out throwing bales. me. I thought the misspent part was when Writer’s The picture of health, or so I thought. Block I was hanging around the pool hall smokLittle did I know the good life was out ing cigarettes, not when I was out getting BILLPHILLIPS to get me. fresh air, exercise, and a pound of salt. The first indication was a few years Then there was the trip to the optomago during an annual trip to the doctor. He noticed etrist last week who told me I’m starting to develop that I have a lot of freckles on my back. A lot. What’s cataracts. At least he pacified me with the knowlinteresting is that they are only on my back. Chalk it edge that we all develop cataracts at some point in up to hours sitting on the tractor in the blazing sum- our life and that they likely won’t be a problem until mer heat with my shirt off. Who needs a tanning I’m in my 70s. bed? I had a tanning tractor. The cause? Heredity and overexposure to sunlight Plus, back then suntan lotion was something you in my youth. put on when you went to the beach, not when you So, thanks Mom and Dad, who both had cataracts went to work. We farm-boys always had the best in their later years (my mother would sometimes tans … from the shirt collar up and shirtsleeves us binoculars to watch TV but I’m thinking it’s an down, but it was a good one. excuse for that 80-inch screen). Now I go to a dermatologist every couple of years Once again, the hours spent on the tractor squintand get checked out. ing into the sun didn’t do my eyes any good. Back Next up came the high blood pressure. Chalk that then, sunglasses were something you wore when one up to eating a pound of bacon for breakfast on you went to the beach or went cruising up and the farm. Yup, often that was all that was served for down main street. They weren’t worn when you breakfast. went to work in the fields. Who knew? Forget these fancy bacon creations you see now So, the good life is out to get me. (chocolate bacon pie and all that). We had it straight That’s all right. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. up. And it was cut from the slab so the rind was still I’ll be back out there this summer, munching on on. You would chew the bacon down to the rind and salt-free chips, wearing long-sleeved shirts and then toss the rind to the dog, who would finish it welding goggles behind the wheel of the tractor off. while slathering on that SPF 5000. Circulation Manager: Lana Metz Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504

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Right office was a site for sore eyes My dad was pretty excited to art, books and movies. Being get the cataract in his left eye able to see all the details of removed a few weeks ago. those things once again is what The operation part doesn’t he’s looking forward to most. make him happy, nor does the Losing that ability, even though fact he will have it wasn’t for a long to endure the time, is something he entire process one Life in hated. more time when Dad: The Golden the fat they do his right Years. Huh. Whoever lane eye, but the end came up with that result is amazing. DELYNDAPILON saying should get a Going from kick in the (I can’t feeling as though you’re peerrepeat this part, but people, he ing through murky glass to was a lumberjack/construcseeing clearly again - that’s tion worker all his life - it was the part that made him happy. colourful) with a frozen boot. My dad’s been a lumberjack For myself, I hope Dad gets or construction worker most better at giving directions after of his life, abusing his body to his eye heals. the extreme, not only demandHe had an early-morning ing great feats of strength from check-up the day after his operit at a moment’s notice, but by ation, so instead of going home, always feeding it tube meat. he slept at my house. The next (His favourite snack is a bolomorning it was my job to drop gna sandwich, his favourite him at his appointment. road trip food is a bologna Me: (After dropping Vicki off) sandwich, his favourite dinner So, where to? is - you guessed it - a bologna Dad: (In deep consideration, sandwich. Once in a great rubbing his chin. My heart long while he’ll switch things sunk.) out and instead of grabbing Me: You have an address? a loaf of bread and a hunk of Dad: Nope. Nope, but it’s on bologna at the store, he’ll get that street by the bus depot. really crazy and grab a dozen Me: (Cautiously) OK. hotdogs.) Dad: And it’s a blue building But for all that, he’s always right by a big yellow one. been a man who loves nature, Huh. That sounded easy

enough. So I started the car, drove to the appropriate street and stared at each building we passed. At the same time Dad was talking, more to himself than me, muttering that looked an awful lot like it was the building. ‘That’ being every danged building we passed. Finally he spied a faded blue clinic sitting right next to a big yellow one. Only thing was it looked awful quiet. Dad limped up to the front door and knocked lightly. Nothing. A few more tries and he was back in the car. I got on the phone, and eventually after a lot of transferring, found out he did have

an appointment scheduled. I told the nurse what street I was on, and she seemed surprised there was no one at the office since she’d tried their private line and the call was answered. Feeling a little snarly now, I went to the front door, knocked, cussed, hollered and generally had a tantrum. Then I noticed a sign on the door. It said naturopath. Me: Dad, why are they sending you to a naturopath?? Dad: I dunno. Heart sinking we both clambered into the car. Just in case what I suspected was factual, I drove a bit further down the

street. Not even a block away there sat a clinic that was a much brighter blue, right beside a big yellow building. Only thing was this clinic was open, teeming with folks, and didn’t say ‘naturopath’ on the door. Dad: Thank God you finally got me to the right place. Because of you I was nearly late. He tramped into the door of the clinic as I glowered after him. Well, even if removing those cataracts don’t improve his sense of direction, at least he’ll have a much better view of my glower.

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For birthdays, the magic number is 23 It only takes 23 people. unimportant things like my driver’s I had the chance to initiate a remarklicence number). able piece of scientific research while I said: “Well, there are 31 people in over in Europe (OK, that our group here. What do you may be overstating things think the chances are of two a bit). of us having the same birthAllan’s Our tour group was at a day? Not counting the year, lovely lakeside restaurant but just the month and day.” Amblings for dinner, and another There were a couple of ALLANWISHART guest (not in our group) was moments of silence, people surprised by members of the staff sing- looking around the restaurant, trying ing “Happy birthday” and presenting to figure out the chances of two people him with a cupcake with a candle on it. there being born on the same day of That was obviously in the back of my the 365 (or 366) in the year. mind when someone at our table asked Most eventually shrugged and said, what kind of ridiculous trivia I kept “pretty slim”, or words to that effect. tucked away in my head (replacing “Actually,” I said, “it’s better than a

50-50 chance. You actually only need to have a group of 23 people to have a 50-50 chance of two of them sharing a birthday.” I figured that would be the end of it, although I did add that I had seen the math done for the problem and it worked out. Little did I know one of the members of our tour group was a chartered accountant, and she now undertook a major research project. She grabbed a napkin and a pen, and started going around our tables, collecting birthdays. I cautioned her there was no guarantee, just an odds-on chance.

I was sitting with my back to most of the rest of the group, so I couldn’t see what was going on. Mom was sitting across from me, so she could. She says when the woman doing the research said “bingo!”, my face lit up for a couple of seconds. We both knew that meant there had been a duplication. I would not have been totally surprised if there was none, because technically you would need to have 367 people to be guaranteed a duplication. But it was still nice to have a piece of mathematical trivia I’ve lugged around in my brain for years proven in a public setting.

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The Superstore will be erecting a newer, bigger sign and an industrial park on the Hart was given the go-ahead, just two matters of business taken care of during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting. A representative from Loblaws was on-hand to take any questions regarding their variance request to build a bigger sign as part of on-going renovations at the store. The Great Canadian Superstore sign will be attached to the canopy of the store, extending 2.73 metres above the canopy, which is against city bylaw standards. Jesse Dill, city planner, included three reasons administration supported the variance. In a report to council he pointed out the store is a large retailer with a front facade that is 140m X 9.2m, so the proposed sign is proportional to the building. There is a 100m setback from Ferry, so the sign wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t distract drivers and there are two 29 m high cable towers on either side of the proposed sign, meaning it will achieve a positive visual composition from the parking lot. Council accepted the recommendation from staff and voted unanimously in favour of the variance.

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Vendors were out with their wares Saturday on George Street as customers enjoyed a sunny day and local shopping at the downtown Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market. The Official Community Plan was amended so nine properties could be turned into a light industrial park on the Hart Highway. Post-subdivision, there will be three lots on the west half and four on the east. Since the land is currently accessible to Houghtaling Road, a street with rural homes, a public meeting resulted in several concerns stated, including air pollution, noise, traffic and safety. Claire Negrin, community

planner, said most of the problems will be mitigated since there will be one point of access to what she said will be a cul-de-sac, and that will be on Northwood Pulpmill Road. Large areas of the site, which is currently used for gravel and sand extraction, will be paved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the covenant is to remove high-traffic uses,â&#x20AC;? Negrin said, meaning nothing like a service station, which typically receives many customers, will be located in the park.

Council unanimously approved the OCP change. A home owner on Carney requested his lots be rezoned so he can build a house on each lot. The applicant said it took over a year to design the homes he hopes to build, and they will be in character will existing homes. The rezoning allows him to have more usable space in the rear of the proposed buildings. Council approved the change unanimously.

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Playbill PICTURE OCEAN Edmonton-based altpop band Picture the Ocean (PTO) will be performing at Nancy O’s on Saturday, June 1. PTO has performed at the downtown venue several times in the past and it is one of their favourite stops along the Canadian touring circuit, says band member Jesse Dee.

The seats at the CN Centre were filled with happy graduates on Saturday as the College of New Caledonia held its convocation. P hot o c ou rt esy of CNC

MUSIC MEMORIAL A Memorial Tribute Concert for Linda Stobbe will be held Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at Westwood Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd. Stobbe was a prominent piano teacher and musician in Prince George for 27 years. Performers include Joel Stobbe, Betty Suderman, John Suderman, David Sproule and Roxi Dykstra. A musical prelude will begin at 2;30 p.m. including students and colleagues of Linda. For more information phone Rose at 250-563-6558.

CNC students get their rewards

EQUESTRIAN North Central B.C. Cadora presents the Dressage, Hack and Jumper Show on June 7, 8 and 9. For over 15 years the show has been a great success with over 100 riders competing some years, including many junior riders. There are classes during the day and two evening programs that provide great entertainment for spectators. Friday evening includes dressage freestyle tests ridden to music and costume classes. Saturday evening includes action-packed jumper classes such as gambler’s choice and ride and drive. The annual event takes place at the Agriplex at the Exhibition grounds.

CNC faculty members Barb Rudecki (physics, applied science), left, John Neumann (NRET and biology), and Jacob Madjitey (business) chat in the CN Centre before the convocation starts on Saturday. A llan WISHA RT/ Free Press

More than 200 students from the College of New Caledonia were at CN Centre on Saturday to receive certificates and diplomas. Outgoing president John Bowman says convocation is a major step for the students. “This is a major personal achievement and huge milestone for our graduates,” Bowman said in a press release. “The goals, dreams and aspirations that motivated them to enrol at CNC are nearing fruition. In as little as 10 months, they have turned their lives around.” Saturday marked the first graduating class from the Medical Radiography Technology Diploma program, a two-year program introduced in 2011. Bowman pointed out the Edna Cameron number of students pres- Mary John Award ent at the ceremony was not reflective of the number of students at CNC. “The number of students who are participating in this year’s convocation is only a fraction of those who actually graduate every year. Many cannot participate because of work or other commitments.” The Mary John Award of Excellence, given to a student who strives to live with dignity while serving others and their community, went to Edna Cameron of the Takla Lake First Nation in Fort St. James. Cameron was in Vancouver with her grandson and was unable to attend the ceremony.

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Maureen Davis, left, Robin Long and Sherri Ogasawara take a look at the Ride Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Hide bracelet worn by Frank Lucarelli. The bracelets are being sold at Shoppers Drug Mart as a fundraiser for the June 23 event, held to raise awareness about mental health issues.

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Robyn Long is a local woman who knows what the issues are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a mental illness, and a lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand what that means. I was 18 when I was diagnosed with a form of bipolar schizophrenia. That has names changed to ADD (attention deficit disorder). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CMHA has helped me feel better. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be who I am.â&#x20AC;? Rode Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Hide will centre on bike rides of varying lengths, from 1 km to 8 km. There will also be food and entertainment, as well as prizes for riding and fundraising. It runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June 24 at Cottonwood Island Park, with provisions in place for an alternate location if needed. Cycle World will be helping with helmet and bike checks before the ride. For more information contact Cheryl McKay at cher2012. cm@gmail.com.

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The photo-based work of artist Greg Klassen will be showcased in an upcoming Rustad Galleria exhibition called In-Between.

Capturing the spaces In-Between in art A new exhibition called In-Between will be opening June 13 at 7:30 p.m. for the Rustad Galleria. It is an exhibition of photo-based work by Greg Klassen, based out of Salt Spring Island. Gregâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project is a collaborative effort between the artist and his

favourite model â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his daughter Morgan. In this series, artist and model explore two related subjects through their collaboration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They investigate their reactions to human-made constructed environments, in particular those that are aban-

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BCUOMA is expanding its successful ambassador program this summer – with two teams of ambassadors touring the province to educate and raise awareness of the importance of used oil and antifreeze recycling. By recycling your used oil and antifreeze products, you’re playing an important role in preserving our environment for future generations.

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Learn how to cache in fun June 9 Interested in the geocaching? Fun for the whole family, geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online. On Sunday, June 9 from 1-3 p.m., the Railway and Forestry Museum will be hosting a special “Geocaching 101” workshop with Andrew Toms, an experienced local geocacher. At the event you’ll be introduced to the basics of geocaching, learn where to find out about geocaches and how to read cache pages. You’ll also look at a number of different cache containers (some are pretty tricky) and be introduce to methods for finding geocaches with your GPS device. We’ll talk about geocaching etiquette. And finally, you’ll get to hone your skills as we hunt for some real caches at the Museum. This session will occur entirely at the Railway and Forestry Museum, and will run rain-or-shine, so please dress accordingly. Also, it is preferable, but not necessary, to bring your own GPS device, either a handheld dedicated GPS or a phone-based GPS. If you don’t have access to one, we’ll do our best to team you up with someone who brought one.

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Prince George Public Library communications coordinator Andrea Palmer stands by the Giving Tree in the lobby area. Donations to the tree will go to the Knowledge Garden, which will be built between the library and the Civic Centre.

The first visible sign of the new Knowledge Garden is already inside the Prince George Public Library – and it’s growing. “The party is June 2 to celebrate the groundbreaking,” says library communications coordinator Andrea Palmer, “and we’ve been doing a lot of fundraising, getting some major donations. “I wanted to have something visible, though, so I decided to build a Giving Tree.” The tree is near the main checkout desk, and was built in-house in about a month. “The outer layer is pages about gardening which we photocopied and pasted onto the rest, so it matches the theme.” Anyone can help the Giving Tree grow and lend a hand to the new Knowledge Garden as well. “If you make a $2 donation,” Palmer says, “you get a leaf with your name on it which we attach to the tree.” If you’re into gardening yourself, there are some other options for making a donation. “We have seed packets – kale, miniature pumpkin or sunflower – and you can get one of those for a $2 donation. Or you can donate $5 and get any three of the options. So you can get a leaf and two packages of seeds, or whatever combination you want.”

Think you’ve done it all? Think again.

Palmer says the garden is something the library has been working on for some time. “Many libraries have gardens, but it does cost money to get them started and keep them going.” Sponsorships for the

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Shorts FOOTBALL The Prince George Northern Eagles wrapped up their B.C. Football Conference Tier 2 juvenile regular season on the weekend. On Sunday at Masich Place Stadium, the visiting Richmond Raiders outscored the Eagles 38-8. The Eagles finished their six-game schedule with a 1-5 record. The Eagles will travel to the Lower Mainland this weekend for playoffs in the four-team league. They’ll play the topranked North Delta Longhorns on Sunday in Richmond. The Raiders will meet South Delta in the other semifinal.

BASEBALL The Prince George Knights, sponsored by LTN Contracting, finished with a 1-1-1 record at the John Main Classic peewee baseball tournament in Burnaby on the weekend. The Knights came just short of winning their pool in the 16-team event. After a 3-3 draw against Vancouver, the Knights lost 10-5 to White Rock. They wrapped up their schedule by hammering Newton 19-3. Cloverdale defeated White Rock in the final. Vernon and Burnaby were the other pool winners.

LACROSSE The BX Pub Bandits meet the Twisted Cork/ Regional Security Stylers in a Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association game this evening (8 p.m. at the Coliseum). On Thursday, the Quesnel Crossfire host the College Heights Pub Assault. On Saturday, the league is holding a neutral-site game between the Assault and Shooters Pub Devils in Vanderhoof.

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Canadian Olympian Gary Reed guides athletes during a track and field camp on Saturday at Masich Place Stadium. Reed put on the one-day camp to help its participants improve their skills, while the registration funds support the Reed Foundation which provides financial assistance to help athletes develop in northern B.C.

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As a Canadian Olympian, middle distance running star Gary Reed knows he’s a role model. “I’m happy to take on that role. I think it’s a very important thing that role models recognize that they can impact the lives of lots of kids around the planet, and they should do everything they can do to try and help that next generation of athletes,” he said during a track and field camp on Saturday in Prince George. “It’s not enough for a guy like me to take my expertise and sit at home. It really isn’t right. This sport gave me everything. It’s my way of giving back.” Reed, a 31-year-old Vancouver resident, travelled north to hold a camp on Saturday at Masich Place Stadium and PGSS. Ses-

sions were held for athletes between 11 and 19 years old. “Great kids, great volunteers, great support,” he said. “The support on the community level is just awesome, and it takes that, year in, year out, that consistency to build momentum with these things and keep things going, and we hope to make this an annual event. “I’d love to come up once a year and have a big day up here. That’ll be fun. We can carry that forward and hopefully get more kids and more people on board and more sponsors and just keep going with it right. I think it’s a good thing, gets everybody excited and gives something to look forward to. All good. All positives.” Community support helped Reed get to a level most athletes never

reach. “I had it at critical times. It was still a grind and it was tough, but definitely I had people within the community who helped me, significantly helped me and they impacted my life tremendously at key times,” he said. “You don’t forget that stuff. That is stuff that you carry around with you forever and you’re forever grateful, and if I can just do my little bit to give back and help support track and field at the community level anywhere, I’ll do my best.” Reed represented Canada at two Olympic Summer Games (2004 in Athens, Greece and 2008 in Beijing, China), and set the Canadian record in the 800-metre run with a time of 1:43.68. He finished fourth in the Beijing Olympics and captured a silver medal at the 2007 World Championships in

Osaka, Japan. Reed, ranked top five in the world from 2005 to 2009, was raised in Kamloops. The weekend marked his second trip to Prince George, having first visited the city in 2000. “I was all for it. I do camps periodically so I thought it was a great idea and here we are. It’s going great.” Organizers hope to bring Reed up annually for a camp. He gave Prince George camp coordinator Cathy Johnson credit for making the event a reality. The event was in the works for four or five months. “She was a driving force behind getting it organized, and the P.G. track club as well.” Close to 70 athletes registered for the camp. Reed led participants through general warm-ups before they were segmented into

groups, with Reed guiding participants through running sessions. Other guest coaches included Prince George track star Geoff Martinson, hurdler Tessa Gray-Burnett of Calgary, pole vault specialist Robyn Webster of Calgary and BC Athletics technical director Ron Bunting, a former coach in Quesnel. Prince George Track and Field Club member Emma Balazs, 18, was among the participants. The graduating Kelly Road Secondary student, who specializes in running, noted that athletes value input when it comes from an Olympian. “It’s really cool because when we go to practice normally, it’s just running,” she said. “We don’t normally do tactical stuff, but here this whole morning, we’ve done different things that you can do to help you.”

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Slo-pitch brings real social aspect

The most physically fit athletes it to second, a ball hit through the wouldn’t find this sport attractive. infield means a light jog to first It’s the least competitive form base for a sure single. of baseball, generally played as Those points aside, let’s go back co-ed with men and women on to the benefits of slo-pitch. each team. Therefore, it offers more Personally, I’ve enjoyed the equal opportunity. social aspect of the sport. After While the open community and taking a year off, I returned to welcoming nature compromises play for the CHP Buds in the Colthe calibre of competition, that’s lege Heights Slo-Pitch League this exactly a reason why I enjoy the year. Rejoining the squad was easy sport of slo-pitch. because I was teammates with Slo-pitch is also several of the same playan ideal sport for ers two years ago. As for ULL somebody who’s the opposition, a lot of the been less active same faces. A well-estabOURT and slipping a lished league, not much RESS little bit out of changes from year to year ALISTAIR MCINNIS at the College Heights diashape. As somebody who feels monds. that way after returning to a local As for my performance, I felt like league, I can tell you it’s been benI competed well for somebody who eficial to my health and wellbeing. missed a full season and was relaOK, I agree people associate tively inactive in the fitness departslo-pitch with beer leagues. They ment over the winter months. Only think of slo-pitch and what comes a couple of notable gaffes during to mind are coolers stocked with the Icebreaker Tournament on the beer by the benches or dugouts, weekend, an error on a ball hit to teams full of overweight men, and me in right field (it went off my a game played at a much slower glove and hit the grass), and a baspace than fastball or baseball. The erunning mistake (I tried stretchball gets lofted in so slowly, it ing a double into a triple and got may as well be placed on a tee so caught in a rundown). adults can relive their childhood Lessons learned. T-ball days. You often won’t see As for the CHP Buds team, the players speed around the bases which includes manager Kris Dalio on singles, and why would they? and my brother Nigel, we took Unless they think they can make third place in the 16-team tourna-

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MEMORIAL CUP The event was hosted by a Western Hockey League team with close family ties to the Prince George Cougars. The WHL champions, a team with its own connection to the city through scout Trevor Sprague, fell short in the championship game. The Halifax Mooseheads are further away from Prince George and the 2013 Memorial Cup host city of Saskatoon than Portland and London,

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Louie Grier rounds one barrel and sets her sights on the next during a gymkhana held in Pineview on Sunday. Ont. So why would I be pleased the Mooseheads won? Since I attended a Mooseheads home game at the beginning of the 2012-13 season during a visit to the Maritimes, I’ve developed a liking for

the team. Even back then, in mid-October, I could understand why Mooseheads star forward Nathan MacKinnon was being touted as a potential first overall pick. He’s a pleasure to watch on the ice, no doubt boosted by linemate

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Jonathan Drouin. Halifax had been ranked at or near the top of the Canadian Hockey League since the beginning of the season, so their Memorial Cup victory doesn’t come as a big surprise. They played as well as advertised, and MacKinnon didn’t disappoint either, taking home the Tournament MVP and Top Scorer honours. OK, I have a better reason than simply watching the team for being pleased the Mooseheads won. The Winterhawks, while the WHL representatives, are based in the U.S. so I preferred a Canadian-based squad celebrated. They also defeated the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Western Conference final. While the Blazers are arguably the Cougars’ biggest rivals, I’ve developed a soft spot for the Kamloops team that dates back from time spent living in the loops from 2002 to 2005 (I graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from Thompson Rivers University in 2005). But I will mention this to Sprague and those individuals involved with the Winterhawks: congratulations on a terrific season. If you were playing a different team, I probably wouldn’t have cheered against you. Alistair McInnis is on Twitter (@AlMcInnis).

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Emma Balazs is coming to a crossroads in her track and field career. With her days in high school coming to an end, and start in university around the corner, she’s entering her last B.C. high school provincial championships this weekend. The two-day event runs on Friday and Saturday in Langley. Balazs, 18, will complete Grade 12 at Kelly Road Secondary at the end of June. In the fall she’ll be living south of the border, taking courses at the University of Idaho. Earlier this year, she secured a scholarship to compete for the Idaho Vandals’ track team. “I’m really excited. I just really want to just go there, as soon as possible,” she says. “But I go in the middle of August.” Given the scope of the change, Balazs can’t be blamed if she’s getting anxious to make the move. But first she’ll focus on her studies and upcoming track and field meets. Balazs qualified to compete in three senior girls’ events at provincials this weekend: the 1,500m steeplechase, 1,500m and 3,000m runs. As the 2012 steeplechase winner, she’ll be hungry to repeat as champion. But she knows it won’t come easy with Regan Yee expected back. As northern B.C. residents and two of the top track athletes in the province, Balazs and Yee have developed a rivalry over the years.

In last year’s 1,500m steeplechase final, Balazs’ winning time of 5:08.00 was two hundredths of a second faster than Yee. The close finish required a review from the officials before a winner was determined. Yee is a graduating Grade 12 student at Hazelton Secondary. Like Balazs, she’s moving on to compete in track and field at the varsity level. But she’ll train in Canada, committed to the Trinity Western Spartans for the fall. Balazs had no problem taking top spot in the two runs (1,500m and 3,000m) and 1,500m steeplechase at the North Central District zone championships on Thursday and Friday at Masich Place Stadium. “I think I did pretty good,” she said. “I didn’t get (personal best times), but I think I ran well for the competition that was around.” Although not thrilled with her recent times, Balazs is confident entering this weekend. “I hope it gets better for provincials, but it always does. I always run my fastest races at that race so I’m looking forward to it.” ZONE RESULTS The North Central District meet included athletes from throughout northeastern B.C.. Visitors travelled from Quesnel, Vanderhoof, McBride, Valemount and the Peace region. Notable first place results among Prince George male participants, with schools in parentheses, included: Carl Ewert (D.P. Todd) - juvenile 400m run and hammer throw; Ryan Gaiesky (D.P. Todd) -

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Emma Balazs of Kelly Road Secondary jumped out to an early lead in the 1500 metre race at the North Central District zone championships on Thursday. Balazs cruised to an easy win in the senior portion of the race, with junior runners combined in the event. juvenile 100m hurdles, high jump and triple jump; Boyd Marchand (D.P. Todd) - junior 1,500m steeplechase; Tristan Young (D.P. Todd) - junior triple jump; Jeremy Matte (PGSS) - senior 100m dash, 200m dash and 400m hurdles; Sean Gaiesky (D.P. Todd) senior 400m run; Zachary Matyas (Duchess Park) - senior 800m run, 1,500m and 3,000m runs; Jagbir Parmar (D.P. Todd) - senior long jump; Duncan Elliot (Duchess Park) - senior triple jump. Female individual winners

Barracudas swim well at Vancouver The Prince George Barracudas travelled to Vancouver for a swim meet at UBC on the weekend. Nine members of the club competed in the 2013 Mel Zajac Junior International Canada Cup. The meet included American swimmers Ryan Lochte and Elizabeth Beisel. Lochte is a five-time Olympic gold medalist while Beisel won silver in the 400m individual medley and bronze in the 200m backstroke in London. The Barracudas finished 16th overall. Individual top-10 results included: Haley Black - second in 200m butterfly A final (2:17.12), second in 100m backstroke C final (1:06.33), sixth in 400m individual medley B final (5:07.63), seventh in 200m backstroke A final (2:20.34) and seventh in 100m butterfly A final (1:02.47); Danica Ludlow - second in 200m backstroke B final (2:20.53), seventh in 800m freestyle (9:03.91), seventh in 400m freestyle A final (4:22.62), seventh in 100m freestyle A final (59.19) and eighth in 200m freestyle A final (2:04.62); Patricia Fortier - sixth in 200m backstroke B final (2:22.98), sixth in 200m individual medley

C final (2:26.71, best time) and eighth in 400m individual medley A final (5:04.92, best time); Sava Yungman - fourth in 200m butterfly B final (2:10.10, club record); Josiah Binnema - second in 50m backstroke C final (29.43, best time), third in 50m butterfly C final (26.79, club record), eighth in 200m butterfly C final (2:15.74, best time) and eighth in 100m backstroke C final (1:02.56, best time); Aiden Kim - fourth in 100m breaststroke C final (1:09.86, best time) and fifth in 50m breaststroke B final (31.64). Other swimmers representing the Prince George club were Julie Wing, Jessa Wing and Hannah Esopenko. Julie Wing and Esopenko each set four personal best times while Jessa Wing set three personal best marks. The Barracudas don’t have a meet scheduled for this weekend. The next competition on their calendar is the Kamloops Spring Classic meet from June 7 to 9. The long-course season is entering its most crucial stretch for competitive swimmers, with the provincial championships and age group nationals coming in July.

included: Lauren Matheson (College Heights) - bantam 100m dash; Shelby Jansen (PGSS) - bantam 200m dash and 400m run; Sam Wankling (D.P. Todd) - juvenile 1,500m run; Carolina Hiller (College Heights) - junior 100m dash and 200m dash; Danielle Mitchell (Duchess Park) - junior 400m run and long jump; Sydney Irving (College Heights) - junior 800m and 1,500m runs; Rebecca Kidd (College Heights) - junior 400m hurdles; Carlee Campbell (College Heights) - junior high jump and

triple jump; Sinead O’Callaghan (College Heights) - senior 400m hurdles; Carly Frenkel (Duchess Park) - senior triple jump and discus throw. The College Heights Secondary team of Matheson, Madison Pilling, Hiller and Kidd took first in the senior girls’ 4x100m relay. In overall team scoring, the winners were: Duchess Park Secondary (senior), Correlieu Secondary of Quesnel (junior) and Quesnel Junior Secondary (juvenile and bantam).

HELP US DEFINE FISH AND WILDLIFE PRIORITIES Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Place: Prince George Library, 887 Dominion St., Prince George We need your input to help us define fish and wildlife priorities for the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program–Peace (FWCP–Peace) and to shape our strategic plan for the next 5 years. Please join us to learn about the program, to give us your suggestions for local priorities in an interactive session and to learn about opportunities for future potential fish and wildlife projects. Do you have specific projects or ideas you think the program should be working on? Come out and share them with us. The FWCP–Peace is a joint partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of BC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, collaborating and working with First Nations and local government, community and environmental groups. Since 1988 FWCP-Peace has been investing in fish and wildlife initiatives to compensate for impacts associated with the creation of the Williston and Dinosaur reservoirs. The Program has approximately $1.3 million each year to direct towards the conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife and their habitats in the Williston and Dinosaur Basin area. Snacks and refreshment will be served. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Dan Bouillon FWCP–Peace Program Manager at 250 783 5006 or dan.bouillon@bchydro.com.

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Locals win softball tourney

The Prince George R.H. Jones Mechanical U14 development team won the Quesnel Invitational girls softball tournament on the weekend. The Prince George squad finished with a 3-0 record in winning the event. “The girls are improving every outing,” head coach Walter Colk stated in a press release. “We are off to Vernon this weekend, and it should be a true test to see where the girls are with their development against teams across the province.” The U12 development program sent two teams to the tournament in Quesnel. Each squad finished with a 2-2 record. In the final game, Team Blue defeated Team Green by a score of 16-12, costing Team Green the gold medal. “We worked very hard to put together two equal teams and they both did very well,” development coach Jess Hudson stated in the release. “Our Blue team lost both their games by one run each, and our Green team’s losses were also very close. The girls are working hard, in practice, and have now tasted a tournament, and really had a lot of fun. We are hoping to build on this for the future.” In other action, the All-West Glass U14 Mustangs battled injuries, and fin-

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Jag Seehra is now a seven-time provincial champion. The Inner City Boxing Club member travelled to Victoria last week to compete in the 2013 Boxing BC championships. Seehra defeated Conner Rankin of Maple Ridge in a 64 kg senior open bout. The result means Seehra can take the provincial team’s top spot into this year’s Boxing Canada senior elite national championships, scheduled for Oct. 22 to 26 in Regina, Sask.

The Prince George Spruce Kings announced last week that a new staff member has joined their team. On Friday, the Spruce Kings announced the hiring of Cam Smith as their new athletic therapist and trainer. Smith spent the 2012-13 season carrying the same job title with the Richmond Sockeyes of the Pacific Junior Hockey League. His experience includes stints with the Vancouver Canadians baseball team and UBC Thunderbirds varsity hockey squad. “This is a great opportunity for me,” Smith stated in a press release. “I had a great experience with the Richmond Sockeyes going to win a championship. I’ve been able to work with CIS hockey and junior hockey. I’m looking forward to this new challenge of meeting the demands of junior hockey at the highest level.” The position opened when long-time trainer Bill Baldridge decided to step back and take on a smaller role with the team to focus more on family time. Smith is expected to arrive in Prince

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BASEBALL Now just over a week into its 2013 season, Prince George Senior Baseball League action resumes this evening. The Queensway Auto World Red Sox meet the Midget Knights at Citizen Field. The league will return to the diamond Thursday evening, with a game between the Dawn Till Dusk Contracting Titans and Shooters Gladiators. Each of the next two games will begin at 6:30 p.m. The league will break for five days before the Knights play the Gladiators on Tuesday.

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We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization: Adult Residential Services: Lifeskills Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time Closing date: May 31, 2013 at 12 Noon A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiďŹ cations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 2, 2008, at the 1400 block of Milburn Avenue, Prince George, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Prince George RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $705 CAD, on or about 19:30 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1371, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of

Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On August 5, 2010, at the 2200 block of Quince Street, Prince George, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Prince George RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $500 CAD, on or about 12:00 Hours, and $265 CAD, on or about 12:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1369, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless

a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

INVITATION TO TENDER Chunzoolh Forest Products Limited Community Forest Agreement K1N Project Description: Right of way harvesting and construction of approximately 11.65 kilometers, all-weather forest road in the Wright Creek/Gunniza Lake area Tender Packages may be obtained, and the Sealed Tender Bids may be submitted, at the following address until the closing date: Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. c/o S.M. Forrest and Assoc. Ltd. 100-466 Second Ave. Prince George, BC V2L 2Z7 Closing Date: June 14, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. All Tender Information Will Remain Conﬁdential The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted

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Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Hart Toastmasters: Club meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Information: harttoastmasters.ca CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-9818270.

THURSDAY Bike to Work Week breakfast, May 30, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Civic Plaza by Two Rivers Gallery. Rib Dinner, May 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr Evening of Chinese history, May 30, 7-8:30 p.m., Prince George Public Library. Kidney Foundation renal cooking demonstration and chapter meeting, May 30, 7 p.m., second floor Diabetic Education Room, hospital. Information: Diane Duperron 250962-7958. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-6499591. BC Civil Liberties Union meets second 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 250-5645191.

Wing night and karaoke, Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion. 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. FRIDAY Meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dance to Country Rose, 8 p.m., May 31, Legion, 1335 Seventh Ave.

SATURDAY Moose Symposium, June 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., UNBC lecture theatre 7-212, hosted by Spruce City Wildlife Association. Meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dance to Country Rose, 8 p.m., June 1, Legion, 1335 Seventh Ave. Nechako Flea Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd.

for the BC Cancer Foundation, have some snacks, see their new jerseys.

Meat draw and karaoke, 3 p.m., June 2, Legion, 1335 Seventh Ave. 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 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.

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Telus volunteers work to prepare breakfast at St. Vincent de Paul on Saturday morning, The breakfast was one of a number of special events local employees took part in on the company’s annual Day of Giving.

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 part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975.

Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.

Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250-563-2885.

TUESDAY

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

SUNDAY

Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250962-6876 or www. tilopa.org.

Wheelin’ Warriors of the North barbecue, June 2, 11 a.m., Fort George Park. Meet the local team in the fundraiser

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Healthy Kids Day, June 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., YMCA, 2020 Massey Dr.

A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

Garage sale fundraiser, June 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1200 Lasalle Ave. Fundraiser for Sue’s lifesaving cancer treatments. Table rentals 250-5646215.

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Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250-562-3402. Sweet Adelines women’s four-

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

Tea Time for the Soul. Would you like someone to listen to you? Come, listen, and share while enjoying a cup of tea. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Forest Expo House, 1506 Ferry Ave. No cost. For more information, Jesse or Catherine at 250-563-2551. Singles and friends, social group of people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., A&W on 20th Avenue. Wednesday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) noon, AiMHi, 950 Kerry St. Information: 250-9603959, 778-416-0908. Learning Circle

Literacy Program works with adult learners and families on literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or literacy@pgnfc.com. Do you worry about the way you

“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!”

Thank You Prince George For Voting Us Best Auto Body Shop! eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answers. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Monday, 7:30 p.m., hospital, Room 421. Call Tanya 250613-2823. Power Play, for children from

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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.

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Canadian Mental Health Assn June 23 Ride Don’t Hide Event – Sun, June 23 from 10 am to 2 pm. 15-20 volunteers needed. Volunteers need to obtain a criminal record check from RCMP. More info email: annabelle.wongwy@gmail.com

PG Therapeutic Riding Assoc Provide riding to people with physical & mental disabilities. Rides take place Tues and Thurs from 3:30 – 7:30 at the Exhibition grounds. Ask for Karen. Call Barb 250-962-5082 or 250 964 0007

UNBC Alumni Association June 7 UNBC Alumni Golf Tournament – Fri, June 7 at Aberdeen Glen. Dinner & Prizes. Support UNBC Timberwolves. Volunteers are needed. www.unbc.ca/timberwolves for more info. For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-proﬁt organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

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