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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Omineca Express The Health Care Traveling Roadshow was in Vanderhoof Wednesday and Thursday last week, they came to show young students what it’s like to be in the health care industry. The roadshow was set up at the Evelyn Dickson elementary school on Thursday, providing elementary kids with the opportunity to learn about a wide range of health care related careers. The purpose of the roadshow is two-fold, first to show the eleA student taking a look down mentary students all their options the throat of one of the models. and second, to show the health care students what it’s like in a rural area. “There are six stations, the kids are exposed to a lot of hands-on activities and then take this information into high school,” said Darren Carpenter, the district career and trades programs coordinator. “We hope to do it again and turn it into an annual event, we’re very excited because we can partner with them and we’re very interested in getting them to come back.” The reason Vanderhoof should be so excited to host the roadshow again is because the people showing the demonstrations to the kids are health care students who may be looking to settle in just such a place. “The primary goal is plant seeds in school-age kids and to give them an idea that there’s a bunch of different health care careers, give them a tactile experience,” said Dr. Sean Maurice, an instructor at UNBC and organizer for the roadshow. “One of the other pieces is there’s sort of a recruiting angle, so the city has a chance to showcase rural living and rural practice.” The health care students went on a tour of St. John Hospital, which gave them a chance to see what resources are available at a rural hospital and show them things they don’t learn in school. The health care students ranged in fields from nursing to occupational therapist, from medical radiology technologist (x-ray technician) to physiotherapist. They all had presentations where the kids got to play with tools from their profession and learn just why medical Homes to each be used instudent our loves their field. “I think it went very well,” said Gerry Thiessen, mayor of Vanderhoof. new about Advertising Program. “We’re really very excited this.” Continued on page 2
Veronica Barfoot with brother Jasper Barfoot passing on the candle of knowledge during the graduation ceremony June 15, 2013. See pages 8 to 14 for more graduation ceremony pictures. Photo by Wallace Studios
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Health Care Roadshow From front The day before the presentations at the school all the medical students were taken to a dinner in the park and shown the beauty of the Vanderhoof community. “We had a good contingent of local government leaders from both council and the regional district, as well as doctors from the hospital,” said Thiessen. “As well, one of our local contractors came out with his jet boat and gave a tour of the Nechako River. So they got a good chance to see that.”
Students at Evelyn Dickson elementary line up to try their hands at the many medical career projects set up in the gym.
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Knelsen found guilty Joseph Knelsen, former Vanderhoof resident and now convicted criminal, has been sentenced to life with no chance of parole for 10 years. Knelsen is charged with the second-degree murder of Gordon Berg in Langford. Berg was attacked at a house that Knelsen used
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to live in, Knelsen burst through a window, spraying pepper spray, and eventually stabbing and beating Berg to death in March 2011. According to an article by Times Colonist Jeff Bell, Knelsen was addicted to crack cocaine for 20 years and was on it at the time of the attack.
Knelsen was not planning on killing anyone that night, according to defence lawyer Peter Firestone, he was perhaps trying to rekindle an affair with homeowner Shannon Henson. The murder charge was brought down from first to second degree after Joseph Knelsen pleaded guilty last week.
Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Centre update
Hay to China Entrepreneur Judd Wu moved from China to launch Top Hay Agri Industries in Vanderhoof. He will be growing hay in this fertile region and shipping it back to China to feed their annual demand of 100 million tonnes. Wu will compress the hay bales to a fraction of their original size and hopes to eventually increase daily hay production to 150 million tonnes. MLA John Rustad says that shipping from Prince Rupert will help prevent gluts on local markets and boost the economy in the Nechako Valley and strengthen Canada’s bond with China.
Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is now up and running on Thursdays, from 11:00 -3:00 at Riverside Park until September 12, 2013. For more information call the Market Manager Joni at 250570-3122
Construction is coming along at the recovery centre. Vanderhoof residents may have noticed the con- once the funding issue was resolved. We all know struction activity on Burrard Avenue on the site of the sturgeon are running out of time so it is fantasthe recently announced Nechako White Sturgeon tic that we are all doing our best to get the recovery Recovery Centre. The facility is being built by the facility built on budget and on time.” Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. (FFSBC) on Residents will start to see the project coming behalf of the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery out of the ground later this summer when the main Initiative. building is erected. Peterson indicated they hope to Don Peterson, President of FFSBC, report- have the facility to the lock-up stage before winter ed this week that the project is moving ahead on and ready to receive their first sturgeon by spring schedule. 2014. “We have had tremendous cooperation from the District of Vanderhoof and our other partners in getting this project off to the best possible start
SunSational Summer Camp 2013
This summer the District of Vanderhoof presents a fun program for kids!
There will be 2 age group camps available. Ages are 4 - 6 & 7 - 11.
July 2nd - August 23rd
Registration begins June 10th at the District of Vanderhoof office. No registration June 27, 28 or July 2nd. We have many trips planned for lots of summer fun! The camp will be held at Evelyn Dickson Elementary School Monday - Friday. The older age group is an all day camp (9:00am - 4:30pm) while the younger camp is just a half day camp either in the morning or afternoon (9:00am - 11:00am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm). This summer we are offering SunSational Summer Camp t-shirts for the Kids! The Recreation Coordinators are Tara Kurucz and Taryn Montague. If you have any questions or would like more details email us at: recsummer@district.vanderhoof.ca or by phone: 250-567-4555.
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The family of the late John Braithwaite (our Uncle John) wish to express their sincere appreciation to all those people who extended their sympathy at John’s loss in so many thoughtful ways. Out thanks to those who sent donations to the Vanderhoof St. John Hospital in memory of John, to those who sent beautiful flower arrangements for the memorial services, and to those who sent cards of comfort and sympathy to the family. Thank you to the ladies of the Fraser Lake Legion who catered to the reception after John’s memorial service. Our special thanks to the doctors and nurses at St. John Hospital for their compassion and attentive care during John’s brief time in hospital. No thank you would be complete without acknowledging those caring family members and close friends who stood vigil at John’s bedside during his last hours. Our sincerest appreciation to you all. John Braithwaite’s family
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Breaking down the recycling process Sam Redding Omineca Express The Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative would like to thank Vanderhoof for its dedication to recycling and reducing waste. The NWRI is dedicated to increasing Vanderhoof citizens’ ability to recycle materials, they have steadily increased the range of items that they recycle and work to establish recycling centres and receptacles in the region. Now, Vince Terstappen, sustainability coordinator for the NWRI, is trying to push the next step after recycling, reducing. He wants people to ask themselves “if you need that paper in the first place or do you really need those plastic bags?” He would also like to say that the recycling processors are quite happy with the materials they get from Vanderhoof. “We’ve heard from the folks that process the recycling and they’re very appreciative of the sorting that happens here and they speak very highly about how clean and non-contaminated our recycling is.” He wanted to clear up any confusion or misinformation that people might have “sometimes folks could be thinking, ‘why am I going through all this trouble sorting and recycling?’” Because it makes everyone’s job easier and makes it easier to process more recyclables. Terstappen also wanted to let people know what exactly happens to their stuff when they recycle it. First, a separate company picks up the recycled material, whenever one of the three bins are full, and takes it to Prince George. There, they make sure none of the bins are contaminated, making sure that nothing besides recyclable plastic is in the plastic bin. After that, it’s baled up and shipped straight to a port in Vancouver where it can be taken to several end markets, none of which are in Canada. These end markets include locations in China and southeast Asia. “There’s a couple spots in the United
Recycling containers at the Vanderhoof dump. States but no domestic mills in Canada,” said Terstappen. In terms of quantity, Vanderhoof produces per month: 1.5 tons of plastics, of which Vanderhoof collects every type; over 4 tons of paper; and 6 tons of cardboard, which is so high due to the Co-op filling the collection bin behind their store. The breakdown of Vanderhoof’s garbage, according to a 2008 study conducted by the
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, is as follows. By weight: - 36% is organic waste (which can, in theory, be composted) - 24% is paper (which can be recycled) - 12% is plastic (which can be recycled) - 3% is household metal (which can be recycled) - 25% is other materials, including wood waste, pet waste, composite materials, and
construction/demolition materials. “According to this waste audit, 75% of what we are putting into our garbage cans could be diverted out of the landfill through recycling and composting,” said Terstappen. The NWRI, as part of its green initiatives, will be holding a Green Event to highlight local food and waste reduction options on Canada Day at the museum.
School District No 91 Business Company (SD91BC) organizing for Summer Camps in July and August Home Stay Families are needed for 5 days spent in local communities This summer SD91BC is arranging several summer camps in conjunction with schools in Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, Burns Lake and Vanderhoof. The success of the previously hosted 2012 Summer and 2013 Winter camps has resulted in growing interest from students and teachers from various schools in China, most of whom are associated with Sister Schools to FLESS, FSJSS, LDSS and NVSS. “We have been very pleased with the response and are happy to be able to coordinate these events and have our guests spend time in the four largest communities of the Nechako Lakes District,” said Ray LeMoigne – President of the independently operated SD No 91 Business Company. “We are now working with the four schools to host 85 – 95 students, teachers and parents during the five days and nights that are spent in our communities. Students also will stay at the UNBC residence for two nights, camp for two nights in the “Rockies”, spend a full day travelling to Vancouver via charter bus and end with visits to Victoria as well as several Lower Mainland venues while staying at UBC during the last nights of their 14 day experience in BC.” The visiting Chinese students and sponsoring teachers will be working on building their English language fluency while experiencing our Canadian culture, lifestyle, geography, education system and some history. Each camp will be facilitated by qualified ESL instructors / camp leaders and relevant activity specialists, with local high school student ambassador / leaders also gaining valuable experience through their involvement in all of the camp activities both here and in the lower mainland. Families who may be interested in hosting two students for the five days spent in the district are urgently needed. Student guests are organized in pairs to stay with host families and each student must have their own bed. Teachers can be hosted individually or in pairs. Camp participants are usually in the home for breakfast each morning and for dinner on three of the five nights of their home stay experience. They will spend one “Family Day” entirely with the host family. As is the case with any activities involving students, criminal record checks are required, in this case of the home stay parent. Each secondary school will be holding an orientation and information session for those interested in being a home stay family to be held at the school during the week of June 24th. Check your school’s newsletter for specific information as to the date and time in your community. The dates for hosting within each camp are: Fraser Lake - July 25 – 29 (ages 9 – 12 plus 5 adults); Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Vanderhoof – August 16 – 20 (ages 13 – 16 plus adults). If you are interested in hosting please leave your name and number for the Principal at your local high school or email your contact information to rlemoigne@sd91.bc.ca.
Nechako Valley Equifair The Nechako Valley Equifair committee would like to give a special thank you to the following sponsors of our Second Annual Equifair Red Moon Angus - Jim & Shirley Moon Grace Memorial Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. Maxine’s Greenhouse Vanderhoof Lube & Muffler Swan N Sons Innovations Ltd. Omineca Express/Black Press Faitron Communications Ltd. Nechako Valley Animal Health Services Inc. Glen Dale Agra Services Grassland Equipment Ltd. Heavy Horse Farm - Cliff & Bonnie Fawcett Skyview Ranch & Timber Inc. A&A Bulk Harvesting Wood Wheaton GM Stephen Brothers Cont. Griffin Safety Solutions Bar ZZ Ranch Calvin Read Farrier Service - Rob Kershaw Barlow Lake Logging Pat Fawcett Contracting BC Barrel Racers Assoc. Irvine’s Tack & Trailer
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Mount Milligan’s Mine Rescue Team (MRT) competed at their first MRT zone championships in June. The team was complemented on their professionalism and how well they worked together to complete first aid, fire safety, and injury rescue challenges.
Mount Milligan wins prestigious safety award June 2013 – The BC Ministry of Energy and Mines recognized Mount Milligan’s impressive safety record at the 51st Annual Mine Safety Awards banquet, awarding Mount Milligan the John Ash Award. This award is presented each year to the BC mine accumulating over one million worker hours with the lowest injury-frequency rate in the previous calendar year. “We are very proud of the accomplishment of our employees, contractors and site service providers,” says Dennis Hoof, vice president and general manager, Mount Milligan. “Nothing is more important than sending everyone home safely. To have accumulated more than five million hours without a lost time injury is an impressive accomplishment. Especially as this milestone was achieved while we are still in construction when there are a unique set of risks due to the
wide variety of activities and contract workers onsite.” The mine safety awards was presented in Revelstoke, host town for this year’s mine rescue team competition. British Columbia’s mining laws require that trained mine rescue personnel and mine rescue equipment be at the ready at all mines. Once basic skills are learned, hours of training and practice are needed to ensure teams work well together in the event of an emergency. The Mount Milligan Mine Rescue Team (MRT) has been training together for the past year and competed for the first time in the zone event. To learn more about Mount Milligan, members of the public are invited to join one of the summer tours to site. The tours will begin July 8 and will depart from Mackenzie one week and from Fort St James the next. Tours continue until September 23. Tours leave
from our community offices with transport and lunch included. The July 8 tour will leave from Mackenzie, and tours will then alternate between Fort St James and Mackenzie, providing five tours from each community this summer. To register for a tour spot, please call our local office in Mackenzie (250997-8800) or Fort St James (250-996-0066). To allow as many people as possible to participate, there is a limit of one tour per person. Mount Milligan is an open pit copper gold mine, scheduled to start up in the third quarter of this year. Located between Fort St James and Mackenzie, Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck shovel, open pit mine designed to produce an average of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. Additional information can be found at www.mtmilligan.com
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Air quality in Vanderhoof worst in BC Vanderhoof has the worst air in B.C., out of any community, according to the B.C. Lung Association. The B.C. Lung Association released a report June 5 that stated Vanderhoof has 10.9 micrograms of fine particulate matter per cubic metre. According to Dr. Menn Biagtan, these levels are dangerous. “There are groups of people that are very highly susceptible to the impacts,” said Dr. Biagtan, B.C. Lung Association program manager. “The young children, the elderly, those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions…” The provincial objective is an annual average of 8.0 micrograms and even that can be deadly according to Biagtan. “The lower the number the better, there is no safe number,” she said. “Even 8.0 doesn’t guarantee it won’t have any health impacts.” The culprits are vehicle emissions and biomass burning, most of the latter can be attributed to wood stoves. Even Vanderhoof’s topography may be at fault, the fact that it resides in a valley keeps a lot of toxins in the region. “Something like terrain, there’s nothing that you can do, but something that is man-made… for example in winter time the
reading is very high because of the heating season and most people are using wood stoves.” There is a wood stove exchange program said Biagtan, and a lot of educational resources to avoid giving off so much emissions. Other options are of course, cycling to work or using some form of public transportation, an option not available in Vanderhoof. In Prince George, the level of fine particulate in the air reached 6.1 micrograms per cubic metre last year, while Kitimat had the lowest at 2.2. Vanderhoof is one of the community’s that has a newer air monitor in place but even so, Biagtan said, the results are just too high for Vanderhoof to ignore. “Officials need to do something about it,” she added, and they are. Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen spoke at council on this issue and it was decided that the ministry of environment should be invited to speak at council and explain what can be done. “We’ve also made an invitation to the ministry of health,” said Thiessen. “We want to address it methodically and very quickly… If it’s dust control then we’ll look at that, if it’s other things
then we’re gonna look at that.” Thiessen addressed possible transit fixes to the pollution, a fix that Dr. Biagtan suggested but one that doesn’t really work in a small town like Vanderhoof. “We have done a transit study in the past and at that time it didn’t seem economically viable and I think that now for a number of reasons we’re dusting off that transit study again with BC Transit and trying to find some sort of opportunity.”
Mount Milligan mine to receive safety award Sam Redding Omineca Express Mt. Milligan, a copper-gold mine midway between Fort St. James and Mackenzie, will receive an annual provincial mine safety award. The Minister of Energy and Mines, Bill Bennett, announced the awards at the 51st annual Mine Safety Awards banquet in Revelstoke. The mine is one of 19 operations that won awards for having the lowest injury frequency rates. “B.C.’s mining industry is experiencing unprecedented growth,” said Bennett in a media release. “With new operations and workers in the field, our government is working hard to protect mine workers through high safety standards and regular training and audits. These awards recognize those companies who have achieved the highest safety records.” Mt. Milligan is under increased pressure since it is under construction but not producing ore therefore it has risks from the contract workers on site and all the activity happening at once. Mt. Milligan achieved the lowest injury rate for a mine with over one million worker hours. “It’s the daily dedication of all the participants in the mining industry - the workers, the unions, the companies - that makes mining the safest heavy industry in B.C.,” said Karina Brino, CEO of Mining
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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF TAX NOTICES The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise the citizens of Vanderhoof that the property tax notices for 2013 have been mailed. If you have not received your notice, please contact the District of Vanderhoof immediately to obtain another copy. We are happy to offer our residents the option of on-line services. The Home Owner’s Grant as well as property tax payments can be made on line. Go to www.vanderhoof.ca to apply for your Home Owners’s Grant.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the STUART NECHAKO REGIONAL POOL SOCIETY (the Society) is called for and will be held at the District of Vanderhoof Office, 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC on the 9th day of July 2013 at 7:00 pm. for the following purposes: 1. To receive the financial statements and Annual Report of the Society for the financial year ended December 31, 2013. 2. To elect Directors of the Society. 3. To transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
raise awareness of First Nation, Métis and Inuit cultures across the country. longest day of the year and many First Nations people have celebrated their heritage and culture on or near this day. Saik’uz First Nation organizations, Nechako Valley Community Service Society, and Carrier Sekani Family Services have partnered to hold events on June 21st, 2013 at the Saik’uz First Nation Band office from 10am-2pm. There will be many cultural activities and fun games that the whole community can participate in. Signs will be posted for directions to the event. Come out to learn and celebrate the traditional history our First Nations communities have. If you have any questions about the event please contact Denise Raymond at the Saik’uz Band office at 250-567-9293.
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Thanks Vanderhoof, for helping Ryleigh! Dear Editor, Three years ago my daughter, Ryleigh, was diagnosed with an irritable bowel disease called Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s disease is a life long illness that does not have a cure. Ryleigh endures pain and horrible digestive symptoms that resulted in severe weight loss, anemia, fatigue, and being homebound while trying all medication options. In January, Ryleligh was admitted to St. John Hospital. We are grateful to Dr. Dhillon for his care and kindness in getting Ryleigh the help she needed. We are also thankful towards hospital staff, nurses, and the ambulance and air ambulance services in Vanderhoof. She was sent to BC Children’s hospital to receive specialized care. Ryleigh spent almost 100 days in BC Children’s hospital – enduring painful procedures, a brain lesion, blood clot, and two surgeries. She ended up having her entire colon removed. Currently, Ryleigh is back in Vanderhoof, slowly recovering and learning how to live with an ileostomy and other symptoms from Crohn’s disease. The past six months have been challenging for our family. The finanicial burden of extra expenses that comes from living away from home and taking care of a sick family member are overwhelming. I am so thankful and grateful to the community of Vanderhoof. Many groups and organizations, businesses, families, SD 91 staff, parents and students, and individuals participated in the numerous fundraising activities to help my family deal with some of the financial needs we had while living at BC Children’s Hospital and Easter Seal House. I was able to focus on being a parent and advocating for my daughter’s care. I did not worry as much about how I was going to afford to live down south while still paying for my regular bills at home. The positive messages, comments, and support gave us the true gift of kindness and caring which allows us all to recover from a difficult time. I am proud to say that I live in Vanderhoof! Thank you so much to this amazing community!
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Book Review: Home to the Nechako by author June Wood Sam Redding Omineca Express Local Vanderhoof author June Wood recently wrote her second book describing the Nechako River. The book covers the construction of the Kenney Dam and the controversial Kemano Completion Project and the reactions of the locals. Since I am not a local to the area of Vanderhoof, I grew up in the Okanagan Valley, this book introduced me to the rich history of this region. I found out about the terrible tragedy of the Ta-cullies and the battle with Alcan for the rivers. Wood’s first book was more about her father and the land while this is more of a story of locals against the government, Natives against the corporations, an underdog story filled with tragedy. The book narrates the period when Alcan took advantage of the Aboriginals and forged treaties and even flooded graveyards. It chronicles the history of a once mighty river, the Nechako. “The fact that the Nechako White sturgeon is on the endangered species list and on the very brink of extinction is a clear indication that the Nechako river is not a healthy functioning river,” said June Wood in an interview. Wood describes the book as written for the people. “A tribute to the people who fought for the river,” she said. “There were so many people involved in the fight to save the Nechako, and in the end, after the hearings, the Kemano II was completed and we didn’t gain any water for the river. But we didn’t lose any either, so I guess we won.” From the foreword by local Craig Hooper, a reader can see that this will be a tale of heartache and hard work. “I have also seen Cheslatta elders who from a distance looked as if they were picking wildflowers along the shore but instead were gathering the bones of their loved ones from the sand and, eyes filled with tears, placing them in a black body bag held by an RCMP officer,” reads the prologue. While it does provide an excellent history lesson on the region, the book tends to get bogged down in details. About a third of the book contains so many names of rivers, lands, and peoples that it’s hard for me to keep track of what is actually being discussed.
Although I’m sure a local could see all the place names and instantly know what’s going on. From the amount of information, one understands that a lot of research went into writing this history. “I kept a lot of data that we collected over the years, I had a lot of it here at my fingertips, it was just a matter of going through it,” said Wood. “But I did also interview people and gather information from other sources.” “Everyone was really helpful” she said. “I had a lot of help along the way.” Some of the best parts of the book are the personal episodes that she has written in. At one point, Wood describes how her sister and herself splashed in the waters of the once mighty river with fish lying gasping in the warm puddles. But Wood told me that the publishers wanted her to pull more of the personal things out. “I also tried to write just the facts and get the information out. I tried to keep my own acerbic comments out,” she said while laughing. Wood found it a little difficult publishing her first book but by the second she understood the process and was more patient with the publishers and editors, but that doesn’t mean she didn’t put her foot down in some areas. The publishers didn’t think that writing about the pine beetle epidemic and the Nechako River in the same book would work. But it did, the story plays out in June Wood’s life and the beetle epidemic is a story that needed to be told she said. “I stuck to my guns and it’s all in one book for better or worse… you really can’t separate the river from the land because what happens on the land affects the river, there’s a strong connection there and I don’t know if I got that across well enough in my book.” My favourite parts were when Wood includes songs and poems from the era, including “Return” by Pat Harrison Roach. In these poems we can hear the sorrowful voices of the farmers and regular people who loved their homes. I asked Wood if there was one thing she would like for readers to take away from the book. “That we paid a heavy price,” she said. “That the river and the valley paid a heavy price for that dam and for the smelter in Kitimat. “A lot people in Vanderhoof weren’t around when this happened, they see the river as it is now and they accept that this is the Nechako River. They have no idea what the river was and what it could be.”
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4-H Judging Results Dairy - Senior First - Kalene Gulbranson, Blue Mountain Second - Ryshel McKee, Blue Mountain Third - Trent Siemens, Topley Dairy - Junior First - Sarah Sawatzky, NVBD Second - Kennedy Andres, North Valley Third - Hannah Turner, North Valley Beef - Senior First - Michaela Turner, North Valley Second - Sammi Morrill, Mapes Third - Kalene Gulbranson, Blue Mountain Beef - Junior First - Sydnee Schlamp, Fort St. James Second - Garrett Lambert, Southside Third - Hannah Andres, North Valley Sheep - Senior First - Erica Byers, NVBD Second - Alexie Hopegood, Southside Third - Sammi Morril, Mapes
The two top judges for Vanderhoof’s 4-H clubs, Michelle, left, and Dalin, right. A Family Night was held on Saturday, June 8 where awards from the previous week’s judging rally were given out. Third - Seth Forsberg, North Valley Dog - Senior First - Leah Reierson, Wranglers Second - Kirsten Forsberg, North Valley Third - Michelle Kulchar, NVBD Dog - Junior First - Sarah Sawatzky, NVBD Second - David Kelly, Wranglers Third - Hannah Andres, North Valley
Sheep - Junior First - Kennedy Andres, North Valley Second - Austin Dueck, Mapes Third - Cassidy Penner, NVBD Swine - Senior First - Michelle Kulchar, NVBD Second - Nadiya Weaver, NVBD Third - Chloe Perry, North Valley Swine - Junior First - Austin Dueck, Mapes Second - Cassidy Penner, NVBD
Horse - Senior First - Riley Wiens, NVBD Second - Shaun Solmonson, Mapes Third - Ryshel McKee, Blue Mountain Horse - Junior First - Hunter Westbrook, Blue Mountain Second - Gracie Coombs, Mapes Third - Dorin Gulbranson, Blue Mountain Photography - Senior First - Kelton McKee, Blue Mountain
Second - Kalene Gulbranson, Blue Mountain Third - Brielle Rivard, Fort St. James Photography - Junior First - Austin Dueck, Mapes Second - Dalin Weaver, NVBD Third - Sierra Dueck, Mapes Poultry - Senior First - Kirsten Forsber, North Valley Second - Ryshel McKee, Blue Mountain Third - Kalene Gulbranson, Blue Mountain Poultry - Junior First - Ethan Janzen, Wranglers Second - Mathieu Pyy, Wranglers Third - Gracie Coombs, Mapes Rabbit - Senior First - Sydney Andres, North Valley Second - Jayci Pyy, Wranglers Third - Mica Kells, Mapes Rabbit - Junior First - Ethan Janzen,
Sponsored by Vanderhoof Co-op 1st place - Carol Kluber, Ted Kheen, Jim Woodruff, Soo Hwang, 72 2nd place - Joyce Shantz, Brian Bradbury, Bill Krawzyk, Margaret Hall, 73 3rd place - Mildred Mountford, Louie Page, John Wiebe, Jerry Van Winkle, 75 4th place - Ellen Randall, Stan Zawada, Terry King, Anne Irving, 76 Most honest golfers - Linda Woodruff, Steve Johnson, Mike Craig, Bob Mountford
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Wranglers Second - Dalin Weaver, NVBD Third - Addy Hoffos, Southside ID - Senior First - Angela Kulchar, NVBD Second - Michelle Kulchar, NVBD Third - Shawn Pyy, Wranglers ID - Junior First - Mathieu Pyy, Wranglers Second - Emily Kelly, Wranglers Third - Dalin Weaver, NVBD High Point - Senior First - Michelle Kulchar, NVBD Second - Kirsten Forsberg, North Valley Third - Kalene Gulbranson, Blue Mountain High Point - Junior First - Dalin Weaver, NVBD Second - Cassidy Penner, NVBD Third - Austin Dueck, Mapes
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Importance of prostrate health With Fathers days we are reminded about those men that are important in our lives, so this week we are reminding men about what should be important for them; the prostate. The prostate is part of a man’s sex organ, a small gland about the size of a walnut that surrounds the urethra. The gland grows quite a bit during puberty and then remains unchanged for most until about age 40 where it begins to slowly grow once more, in many men, it doesn’t stop. Most are not bothered by this, but some will develop prostate troubles such as: Enlarged prostate: (or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH) can be common in older men though many will experience related symptoms such as: frequent urination, incomplete emptying of bladder, weak or difficulty in starting urination Prostate cancer: causes pain, and discomfort but may not be readily felt until it required drastic measures, so it’s important to get your prostate checked at your physical, especially once you are above the 50 yr old mark. Prostatitis: an inflammation commonly due to infection, about 50% of men in their lifetime are treated for this! This condition can cause discomfort, blood in urine, frequent urination and even a low sperm count. What increases your risk? recent bladder infections, having BHP, sexually transmitted disease, frequent unprotected sex with multiple partners, excessive alcohol consumption, loads of spicy food in the diet or injury to the lower pelvis. So taking care of yourself is important, here are a few ways to do just that, as well as a few ideas to let dad know you care. A diet high in fiber and low in fat and red meats have been shown to decrease cancer risk. Eat plenty of veggies, fish, vitamin E, whole grains, lycopene (cooked tomatoes) soy, and be sure to drink plenty of good water. It wouldn’t hurt to take a strong antioxidant such as protandim. Reducing caffeine and increase water intake are recommended! In short, we hear that a healthy lifestyle can decrease or limit our risks of developing many diseases and disorders. When it comes to the prostate be sure to get it checked out, but also not to ignore any symptoms such as you’ve read, it is easier to deal with a situation before it becomes full blown or chronic. For some great help for men health check out http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/
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Hilary Desmarais, 19, practices her slacklining at Ferland Park. Slacklining differs from tightrope walking in that the line is not rigidly taut. Desmarais started last September and remembers that it took about four hours to be able to walk four steps. Photo by Sam Redding
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Spruce Capital track meet Simon Nemethy, grade six, won three gold medals in the javelin throw, shot put throw, and 1200 metre run. Brian Nemethy won gold in the 1500 metre and more importantly ran the one mile in 5 minutes 4 seconds. For a 52 year old that is pretty sweet.
Submitted On the weekend four NVSS students and one student from WLM took part in the Spruce Capital Track and Field Meet in Prince George. Charlie Borek, grade eight, won a gold medal in the 2000 metre run and two silver medals in the 300 metre and 1200 metre run. Emma Floris, grade nine, won three gold medals: in the 100 metre, long jump, and 200 metre. Alexander Nemethy, grade 10, won two gold medals in the 3000m run and 2000m Steeple Chase Alexander also made the national standard for
The track & field athletes proudly display their medals in Prince George. the 2000 metre steeple chase which means he will be competing in the Legion Nationals on August 8 and 9 in Langley. He will be running against the 16 and 17 years. The last big steeple chase running for this region was Ben
Colling (from NVSS) in 1986. He went on to win a bronze in the event at the High School Provincials Championships in 1986.
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Caterpillar invasion Vanderhoof residents must have noticed the huge numbers of caterpillars covering their trees and the sidewalks. These caterpillars are known as Forest Tent caterpillars, and since there was no real die-off last year, the little pests have reached an above average population. The caterpillars’ preferred meals are aspen and poplar trees but they tend to avoid conifers according to Dr. Huber, an entomologist at UNBC. According to Dr. Huber’s blog, the caterpillars are a natural part of the forest ecosystem.
“Their removal of canopy leaves allows light to the forest floor, giving some plants down there a leg (or limb?) up,” states Huber in his blog. “Caterpillars and the moths that they become provide food for other organisms. Caterpillar poop gives a burst of nutrients to the forest floor. All of these things, over time and many cycles, make a forest what it is.” By now the caterpillars should be cocooning which will last for a few weeks until they burst out as moths in July. As moths, they will live for only a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.
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1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)
(Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)
250-567-4960
For more information call
567-3107
www.thegospelchapel.ca
Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - Resumes in the fall
Making Jesus known
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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....
Students practice their skills in skateboarding at NVSS. Without a proper park to practice at, students have to use parking lots or wherever they can find the space.
NEW EVENTS.... CoWBoY ChurCh...on July 21st, 2013 at 7pm, Cowboy Church will be held at the Seniors Centre with a special guest speaker and a BBQ. *** omiNeCA sAFe home soCieTY... Annual General Meeting, 7 pm Wed June 26th, Community Room of Omineca Safe Home Society Office *** FArmers mArKeT...Thursdays, from 11-3 at Riverside Park until September 12, 2013. For more information call the Market Manager Joni at 250-570-3122 *** VoLuNTeers Needed....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Sheila 570-2467 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@gmail.com *** VANderhooF seNiors CoNNeCTed is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/ Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLiNG ALL seNiors... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250567-4582. *** AL-ANoN...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** sTuArT NeChAKo mANor ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290 ***
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The NorThside WomeN’s iNsTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 5679705. *** VhF hosPiCe soCieTY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a notfor-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 5677956 *** The Food BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups, toilet tissue. *** BAdmiNToN AT FLess GYm... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** The VANderhooF CANCer suPPorT GrouP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** eNdAKo hALL soCieTY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** The YeLLoWheAd drAFT horse AssoCiATioN...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NeChAKo QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** The FrAser QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. ***
hosPiCe Tree oF LiFe... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** The FrAser LAKe CANCer suPPorT GrouP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** NeChAKo VALLeY hisToriCAL soCieTY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** Air CAdeT VANderhooF 899 sQuAdroN...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** AA meeTiNG... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FrAser LAKe AA meeTiNGs... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** sT. JohN hosPiTAL AuXiLiArY soCieTY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANderhooF LiBrArY hours Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FrAser LAKe LiBrArY hours Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVss BoTTLe dePoT hours Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***
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DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including water and sewer; roads; parking lots; drainage; signage; sidewalks, parks, grass cutting, cemetery, equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in the municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-6324995, email dok@kitimat.ca
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Selkin Logging Ltd
Is currently looking for full time Equipment operators, Log truck drivers, logging forman and a heavy duty mechanic to work in the Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake areas. %eneÀt package and registered pension plan available. To apply fax resume to: (250) 699-6545 email: selkin #bcgroup.net Only experience workers need apply
Obituaries Riverbed Enterprises Ltd. Food Counter Attendant Full-Time, Shift Work, Weekend, Early Morning, Overnight, Evening $10.25 per hr + benefits HEALTH BENEFITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCENTIVE PROGRAMS PAID TRAINING FREE UNIFORMS Apply in person a 180 First St. E, Vanderhoof BC or fax your resume to: 250-567-9180.
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CONTROLLER Qualified applicants are being sought for the position of Controller in School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes). The Controller is an excluded position, and is a member of the district management team reporting to the Secretary Treasurer. The anticipated start date for the position is August 2013. The District: This widely dispersed district provides education for approximately 5,000 learners with a staff of 700 and an operating budget of approximately $54 million. We are committed to sustaining work environments where employees value their work and know their work is valued. The Position: The Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems and records, including: ■
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ANDERSON, OSCAR J.
June 04, 1930 - June 06, 2013 Dad passed away peacefully at “Stuart Nechako Manor”. He will be deeply missed and oft remembered by his family & many dear friends. Celebration of Life to be held June 22nd Elks Hall 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The family wishes to send out their heartfelt thanks to Stuart Nechako Manor staff for the care and love that they gave Oscar.
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PROJECT ENGINEER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. Candidates will be a professional Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, phone 250-632-8900, fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca
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SMALL Pine Logging Ltd. Requires a full time buncher operator for immediate and full time work in the Williams Lake and Quesnel area. Good wedges and a full benefit package available. Must also be willing to stay in camp. Experience would be an asset. Please fax resumes to (250)398-8216 or email smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca. Thanks.
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Yard Sale 1387 Ens Rd. (off MacDonald Rd) Sat June 22 from 10:00 to 3:00 Household Goods, Tools, Farm stuff.
RESTAURANT AUCTION Food Services Equipment. Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259
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True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030
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Real Estate Acreage for Sale For Sale 38 acres on McCall Rd mostly cleared with some regrowth, hydro right-of-way already in, Some outbuildings. Septic plan already in place. River and mountain view. Ready for your dream home. Asking $98,000.00.For more info call (250)570-1580
For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
SMALL Engine Business for Sale in New Hazelton, British Columbia. Selling price $140,000
plus inventory. Owner would like to retire after 18 years in the business, but will stay on for a training period. For more information call 250-842-2337 or 250-842-6496
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Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments VACANCY 250-567-4208 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128
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Quiet, 1 bdrm units Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth. (250)570-9161 or
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Duplex / 4 Plex 3 Bedroom Duplex across from Evelyn Dickson School $950 per month Ph# 250 9832880 or 250-991-0444
FOR RENT 2 bedroom house on 5 acres overlooking the river 15 min out of town available a.s.a.p no pets $900/mo Ph# 778 634-3633
Rooms for Rent Grand Trunk Inn rooms for rent all utilities included, phone,cable,maid service and can check-in anytime of the month, starting at $600 per month Ph# 250 567-3188
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Victoria Manor Large 2 Bdrm from
$725 - $755
Large 1 Bdrm from
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Looking for Roommate Available Immediately Full size house, in town. Everything supplied. I’m only home 1 day a week. Call Joel for more details. $500 Month 250-567-7560 evenings
Townhouses 3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430
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17 ft. Alum. Canoe “Spring bok� very stable, perfect of family / hunting canoe. $600. ---------------------------------13 ft. Alum. Canoe “Sports pal� very stable & very light, 2 seats. $600. Call (250) 692-2372
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INVITATION TO TENDER JANITORIAL SERVICES The District of Fort St. James is accepting tenders for janitorial services at the municipal office, public library, fire hall and public works shop (2 year contract). Detailed information is available at the municipal office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James. Tender closes at 4:00 pm on June 21, 2013.
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Nechako Valley Equifair
Ray Sayles during the team roping event. Results from the second annual Equifair: In the heavy horse pull competition: First place to Gordy MacKenzie; Second place to Lorne Rycroft; Third place to Murray Minor. In the ranch-style team penning competition: First place to Louis, Pat and Amanda Gauthier from Fort St. James; Second place to Lance, Pat and Luke Muellen from Fort Fraser; Third place to Eldon and Jill Kochel and Joni Walker from Vanderhoof.
Dennis manoeuvering around the poles.
Mackenzie one of the young trick riders.
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Team roping winners.
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