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Couple saved with Vanderhoof compassion Sam Redding Omineca Express

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Sinkut River, outdoor classroom

“One of the RCMP’s core values is compassion...”

On September 19, a Fort St. John resident traveling through Vanderhoof reported a young Aboriginal couple hitchhiking on Highway 16 who appeared to be in distress. Vanderhoof RCMP investigated and discovered that the 28 year old male and his 19 year old pregnant wife were soaked and freezing from the rain. The couple told the RCMP officer that they had been hitchhiking from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii since Sunday, September 15 and hadn’t eaten since the previous day. They are going to live with the man’s aunt. But the couple did not have the finances or equipment to travel unaided across that distance and had been forced to sleep outside in Prince George the previous evening. So the RCMP constable insisted on supporting the couple, he took them to a local motel and obtained food and lodging for them. Then the constable contacted a local church group who donated two bus tickets and a gift card for Tim Horton’s so the couple could make the rest of the journey. “I’m very proud of Constable Jason Baird,” said Sergeant Jason Keays, Vanderhoof RCMP Detachment Commander. “One of the RCMP’s core values is compassion and this is just one more example of our members showing compassion and concern for our indigenous people.” Sgt. Keays would like to acknowledge the Sojourners Group managed by NeighbourLink as well as the Nechako Community Church for their support.

NVSS Outdoor Pursuits class takes an instructive canoe trip down the Sinkut River. This is instructor Travis Himmelright’s passion, he loves to teach what can be a lifelong sport.

EBUS assumes Continuing Education Beginning this school year, EBUS Academy is pleased to assume responsibility for Continuing Education in the Eastern communities of Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St James of the Nechako Lakes School District. Given the extensive experience that EBUS Academy already has in providing adult programming across the province, it seemed a natural fit for the progressive, online school to take on Continuing Education. Prospective adult students can still drop by the existing Continuing Education classrooms in all three communities to learn more about both online and face to face programming options.

Continuing Education is offered to all graduated and non-graduated adults to either complete a graduation program or to provide specific subject upgrading. To find out more, please drop by a centre in your community or visit the EBUS website at www.ebus.ca. Centre hours are posted or available by calling the EBUS front office at 1-800-567-1236. Brian Naka, EBUS Principal and Dave Anderson, EBUS Adult Education Advisor are pleased to welcome Jolene Webb (Fraser Lake), Bernie LaRusic (Vanderhoof), and Barb Bailey (Fort St James) to the EBUS team.

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Dresses for the poor

ley, is making them to try and raise money for Vanderhoof’s future community pool. You can find DeWaal’s information on facebook but her address for donations is 2933 Burrard Avenue or send any material to Patti Chesley at 2943 Victoria Street. Donations will also be taken at Sew Rite Designs in the Co-Op mall and at the Nechako Community Church. Chesley would like to thank the community for all the donations and hopes to see lots more.

Sam Redding Omineca Express Around last January or March, Patti Chesley felt compelled to get into making dresses for the poor. “God just placed upon my heart one Sunday, I heard somebody talking about making dresses and I was blessed with material and had a good response to the dresses,” said Chesley. Her friend Diane DeWaal had put her name on Facebook so that people could drop off the material with her. Chesley also wanted to put her address out there so that people could come and donate any bits of material to make more dresses. Chesley and DeWaal do not want any bed sheets, they will only accept material donations. Chesley doesn’t discriminate with who needs which dress, she just sends them to whoever needs them. “Some people want them to go to one place and some people want them at another,” said Chesley. “I didn’t want anyone’s feelings hurt so we sent them down to a conference in Abbotsford and they can decide where the dresses should go.” Her pastor takes the dresses down to Abbots-

ford whenever he finds the time to go, which is quite often according to Chesley. Although Patti has never seen any of the kids wearing her dresses she hopes to one day. “I call [the dresses] my babies and people say ‘Patti you’re going to have to let go of your babies,’” said Chesley. “And so it was really hard, because each one is so personal. I practically almost name them!” “It was so hard because I can see children wearing them. You take a piece of material and you can get something beautiful out of it. It goes to little girls who probably never had a dress. To have a brand new dress, we think that would be really special.” Patti makes dresses for children sized from two to 14 and can finish a dress in one day depending on the pattern. She usually makes up to three dresses a week but she can make more depending on material and time. She’s made 40 of them so far. “Nothing is wasted, none of the material is thrown away,” said Patti. She gives the material to two other ladies who make quilts. One lady makes them for the needy and the other lady, Donna Les-

Soup’s on in Fort St. James Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The grand opening of the Fort St James Christian Outreach Kitchen and Food Bank, located at St Patrick’s Church, Fort St. James, took place September 14. The new kitchen, which was a collective community effort, feeds those in need in the community on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a breakfast program and a lunch program, all volunteer-driven. Food bank donations help feed people the rest of the time, when families or individuals just need a little

extra. Previously, the kitchen was a tiny, cramped space and the eating area was too small for the crowds, meaning people had to eat in shifts. The new, bright kitchen was built through fundraising efforts in both Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and much of the carpentry and finishing work was done by Charlie Gill of North Man Construction, who donated countless hours to the project, said Gwen Andrews. Anyone interested in volunteering at the kitchen or food bank or for food donations, can call Andrews at 250-567-6744.

SPECIAL PUBLIC BOARD MEETING September 30, 2013 7:00 pm A special public meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) will be held by video-conference on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 7:00 pm. Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board Office. The item for the agenda is: 2012/2013 Audited Financial Statements According to board policy, no business other than that listed on the agenda for which the meeting was called shall be conducted at the meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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Nechako Valley Exhibition would like to thank GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT Vanderhoof for donating the new arena groomer and for their continued support throughout this year.

BRIEFLY Via Rail info session Via Rail will be holding an information session in Vanderhoof on September 26, 2013 at 4 p.m.. The meeting will be in the Vanderhoof Friendship Centre at 219 Victoria Street E. and will offer the public a chance to meet with Via representatives on accessibility. Anyone with input into the accessibility of passenger train service in Vanderhoof is welcome.

NDIT database A new database has been created to help connect industry, communities and government to businesses for major projects. The online procurement database was made possible through a partnership between Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) and northern communities. The region-wide industry-oriented searchable database is aimed at helping procurement directors find the supplies and services they need from local businesses. “This is a one-ofa-kind tool in British Columbia,” said Renata King, Director, Business Development, Northern Development Initiative Trust.

Volunteers needed Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information.

4-H AWARDS NIGHT...September 28 @ 7pm. 4-H awards night has been moved to Sinkutview Gym. The Nechako Valley Search and Rescue team practicing operations in swift water. The team needs to know how to do river, lake, or flat ice rescues. They were also testing out new helmets to find one that worked around a lot of noise and the wear and tear of the job. Photo by Doris Durupt

Rescue teams need organized funding Sam Redding Omineca Express A couple of months ago, Search and Rescue teams in the province were beginning discussions to figure out how they are going to stay up to date with training if there isn’t an organized funding opportunity. The province has experienced record years, in terms of call-outs, for at least the last two years. The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association or BCSARA represents all of the rescue teams in the province. They’re the voice to government for the collective teams and they recently released a document discussing possible options for the teams to explore. The local team, Nechako Valley Search and Rescue, is led by Chris Mushumanski, who said that callouts for the team this year have already surpassed last years amount. “Over the years, funding has always been a bit of an issue. Who is going to pay for what, how are we going to fund training, equipment purchases etc.,” said Mushumanksi. “So one of the key pieces of this document is how SAR has really changed over the last 15 years or so. Back in 1991 we had 400 callouts in the province and last year it was 1,300.” The technology that’s out there

“...we are going to keep it being the top notch program that it is.” has changed allowing teams to become even more effective but the costs of training and equipment are starting to worry rescue teams since they have no idea where their funding will come from or if it will come in time for their next round of training. “The hope is that this will start a good avenue of discussion,” said Mushumanski. “So that between the search and rescue teams in the province and the government we can come to a clearer understanding in terms of how the current search and rescue program is going to be funded and how we are going to keep it being the top notch program that it is.” British Columbia Search and Rescue teams experience more call-outs than the rest of Canada combined. The current model sometimes has to ask volunteers to take time off from work and donate their wages to do a training course that could last up to three days as well as be available for any rescue operations.

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Performing arts deserves attention Dear Editor Did you know….? • There are 172 plus music students in Vanderhoof? • There are seven music teachers, not including the student teachers? • The average music lesson is a half hour, once a week? • The average amount of time spent in practicing an instrument is 76 hours a year for a young student and 285 hours a year for a more advanced student? • Vanderhoof has a provincially recognized music festival, Nechako Valley Festival of the Performing Arts that annually gives students the chance to compete at the Provincial level? • That only three students per discipline can be chosen to represent our area at the Provincials (BC Festival of the Performing Arts), usually held in southern BC each year? • That the Festival has been in existence here in Vanderhoof for 38 years? • That the grand piano that is used in the Small Auditorium at NVSS belongs to the Festival- it was fundraised for many years ago? • That the Festival awards scholarships annually to grads and gives bursaries to those students chosen to represent Vanderhoof at the Provincials (BCF-

PA) • That the Northern Orchestra is our local orchestra, featuring local strings students together with amateur musicians from the north? • That the Northern Orchestra performs in Vanderhoof and Prince George about three times a year? • That we have a band program at NVSS that regularly holds Coffee House fundraisers? • That they placed at the Sun Peaks festival last year? • That there is a high school choir? • That there is a community children’s choir with over 20 children participating? • That taking music lessons has proven to bond the right and left hemispheres in the brain, especially if developed before age seven, which improves language, math and logical skills? • That many professionals, parents and other parties donate enormous amounts of volunteer hours and/or money to both music and sports to support programs that provide balanced opportunities for people in this community? • That a high percentage of doctors, accountants, lawyers and other highly trained professionals are amateur musicians or had a high level of music studies growing up? This is proven in Van-

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derhoof. • That there are many musicians from our town who have gone on to professional careers in music such as teaching music here in Vanderhoof; receiving Bachelors and Masters Degrees in various fields of the Performing Arts; recording CD’s? • That many of the children and teens who take music lessons, or are in band, or who sing, will never see their picture in the paper if we don’t start celebrating their successes? If this is a surprise, it may be because our local newspaper prints very little of the submissions or pictures which have been sent in multiple times of our students who compete at Provincials, win awards and scholarships, and very few pictures of workshops, recitals and coffee houses within this area. And yet, if it is hockey, football, golf, running, or basketball it is regularly celebrated in our local paper. Does this seem equitable? Does this seem fair to those students and adults who

also commit their time and energy to something other than sports? This is truly a travesty to this community and those families who see the merit of music lessons. If any of the sports articles and pictures which were submitted rarely saw any of it show up in the local paper, there would be a hue and cry. In the almost 7 years I have lived here, I have seen scant coverage of all the music that happens, but I see a plethora of sports coverage. Againis this equitable? Now that one can actually see how much music is in this town - is this acceptable? If there was a family looking to move here and read our local paper to get a feel for the town, and were looking to see if this was a well-balanced town - would they choose Vanderhoof? If a decision was made solely on the newspaper as a representation of the Performing Arts, one would conclude that the Performing Arts have little or no value in Vanderhoof. I sincerely hope that the performing arts in

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A weekly feature highlighting meetings/ proposals, events important to Vanderhoof residents. The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise that the Public Works Department will be flushing water mains throughout the municipality during the weeks of September 30th through to October 18th. During this time, residents may experience discolored water and should allow the cold water to run until clear before use.

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MARKET REPORT FOR September 18, 2013 2200 head of cattle from Williams Lake, Vanderhoof, Kamloops and the Team Sale

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ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS 899 Vanderhoof Squadron invites all boys and girls ages 12-18 to join. Starting Sept. 18, 2013

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All the proceeds go toward BC Children’s Hospital. In 2012 alone, over 50 children from Vanderhoof attended BC Children’s Hospital. BC Children’s Hospital is the only acute care facility in BC, and the doctors, nurses and specialists there treat the sickest and most injured children in all of BC. Tickets for the auction-dinner are $30 each - buy six tickets and reserve a table! Tickets are available at Wallace Studios.

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Vanderhoof begins to receive the recognition it deserves, and that our local paper will encourage these musical athletes in the same manner as they encourage our physical athletes. Sincerely, Swan Kiezebrink, Registered Suzuki Piano, Voice and Theory teacher; President of the Nechako Valley for the Performing Arts; Royal Conservatory Representative for Theoretical Exams. Rebecca Gulbranson, Vocal and piano teacher; Children’s Community Choir Director.

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Sowchea Creek in recent years. But while the community forest is near the Sowchea Creek drainage, Hamilton said only the Murray Creek tributary of Sowchea Creek is within the community forest. The bulk of Sowchea’s watershed is being harvested by Canfor or through B.C. Timber Sales. The community forest is also managed for more than just timber values. The Nyan Wheti Trail, a historic trail which runs from Stuart Lake to near Fraser

Lake, is also maintained within the community forest, which allowed the municipality to plan for recreational and cultural values as well. The Tulle Lake Trail is also managed and maintained within the community forest. In 2007, the backside of the Murray Ridge Ski Area was added to the community forest, with the potential to develop an expansion of the existing ski area. Hamilton said the cost of development has led to those plans being put aside, but the runs are laid out. Some harvest-

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Stepping Up - Uncover Your True Leadership Potential Workshop October 1, 2013, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Live) Facilitated by Dawn McCooey, Skill Development Manager for Women’s Enterprise Centre. Leaders come from all walks of life and create businesses and community through actions. Every action you take, every conversation you have moves you ahead as a leader. In this 3 hour workshop you will learn about your unique style and how to improve on the strengths that you already have (even if you don’t think you are a leader!). Leadership is much more than a “to-do” list; eﬀective leadership is an art and a science and most importantly - it can be learned! 2:00 – 2:30

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ing was done along the road in the area, however, the ski runs are not going to be made anytime soon. Within recent years, the cut rate for the existing community forest tenure had increased significantly to get the beetle killed wood out, going from just over 40,000 cubic metres in 2006 to over 126,000 cubic metres in 2008. However, the rate had then dropped back to around 46,000 cubic metres in 2011. So the new expansion area near Chuchi Lake would allow the District to increase their cut rate to 50,000 cubic metres annually for the longterm. The area would also be managed for what are called “visual quality objectives” which

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tions with Yekooche First Nation and the province, but it is also to allow for The District of Fort an increased annual harSt. James’ community vest of 50,000 cubic meforest will expand into an tres by the District. The area, near Shass area near Chuchi Lake Mountain, did not necesand Witch Lake. Supposed to come in sarily have high timber 2009, the expansion was values due to the steep delayed, but appears to terrain, but it did inbe about to finally come clude a variety of timber types, which would have through. “The political will helped after the beetleis there, it’s just details killed pine was gone. Hamilton said the now,” said Ross Hamilforest ton, senior forester for community the KDL Group, which management has been manages the community adapted over the years, forest for the District and including taking into account the Mountain Pine has since 2003. Hamilton said com- Beetle epidemic, which ing to an agreement was required them to increase “complex, elegant and the cut rate for the pine. “We did our best to saltime-consuming.” He said there were vage all that we could at many parties involved that time,” said Hamilton. Of the approximately in the negotiations, from First Nations to B.C. two million cubic metres Timber Sales, to Coni- of wood in the community forest, over half of it fex. “Everyone had a piece is mature pine which was to play in the solution,” significantly impacted by said Hamilton, calling it the pine beetle. Wood is harvested a “group effort.” The expansion is within the community partly compensation for forest through clear cuta section of the current ting. There were concommunity forest the cerns the rate of clear District of Fort St. James cutting within the Sow[Box 1078] Burrard Avenue Creek watershed gave up to help move2750chea Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 was partly to blame for along the treaty negotiathe high flood levels of

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Acne Acne touches many lives and can have a large impact on the development of teenagers and adults alike. As a result the next few articles are all about Acne. So what is Acne? Let’s explore: Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become clogged (this most often happens on the face, neck, back and chest) Acne is NOT a result of dirty skin as is a common myth. Acne is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin; this causes an accumulation of oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria which can lead to inflammation in your pores. Most often the overproduction of oils is caused by a surge of hormones during puberty (also acne tends to be genetic, if your parents had it, you are more likely to get it as well) Some types of acne Whiteheads: cause by a clogged pore that is closed and bulged out from the skin Blackhead: pore gets clogged but stays open and the tops of the clog gets dark Pimple: a red bump (sometimes pus filled) usually caused by pore walls remaining open allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to make their way under the skin Nodule: clogged pored that run deep, these are infected lumps of cysts bigger than pimples and can be painful. Once a pore clogs It traps oil within, that oil promotes bacteria growth, and the body defends itself producing inflammation Next Issue – Reduction & Prevention

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National forest week September 22 to September 28th is National Forest Week in Canada. It can be easy to take our vast natural resources for granted, but our forests provide us with security and sustainability unmatched anywhere else on Earth. As one of the world’s largest forest products manufacturers, our company’s current and future success depends on sound forest management, and National Forest Week is a great opportunity to reflect on how we all rely and benefit from our vast forest resources. Our forests have a big part to play in providing for our expanding world, and Canfor is proud to be producing truly sustainable building products for markets around the world. As global populations continue to grow, governments will need to meet those housing needs in a way that is affordable, renewable and safe – and lumber is the only building material that meets all three criteria. BC lumber is shipping across North America and across the Pacific to fill these needs already, and that’s good news for our future in British Columbia. A thriving forest products industry can meet building needs around the world, but here in Canada it opens doors for young people and families to create rewarding lifestyles in their own communities. Lumberjacks are a thing of the past – at Canfor, biologists, professional foresters and nursery specialists are all part of how we manage forest sustainably. Our success depends on sustainable forest management to keep our woodlands strong and vibrant, and we are proud of the high standards we’ve put in place over the last decade. Third-party certification of best practices ensures that our forests are benefitting from rigorous replanting, robust measures protecting wildlife habitat and diversity, and conserving recreation opportunities for our communities. Canfor is one of the few companies in the world able to offer products certified under all three of the major certification programs in North America – the Canadian Standards Association, the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. We are proud of our commitment to forest certification, and the opportunities it provides for the public to participate in and understand how we manage our forestlands. Innovation is leading the forest industry into the future, as leaps in technology and new ways of thinking allow us to make more out of less, cut down on waste, and convert wood by-products into clean-burning biofuel. These are the first steps forward as we continue to be more sustainable, more adaptable, and more resilient to changes in our forests and in the world economy. Canadian forests build our homes, provide jobs in our communities, store carbon from our atmosphere, and are naturally renewable – so they’ll continue doing all that and more for generations to come. This National Forest Week, take a moment to appreciate our gifted place amongst the greenest forests in the world. Don Kayne, CEO and President of Canfor The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Reporter: Sam Redding newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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A superb Greek night I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all the students, parents and teachers who presented the Greek evening fundraiser for the NVSS Travel Club’s spring 2014 trip. The Elks Hall was beautifully decorated and the tables were elegantly appointed. The Greek meal, graciously served by students dressed in black and white outfits, was superb. The colourful costumes and well choreographed moves of the belly dancers provided enjoyable entertainment. Members of the audience

even took part in a simple folk dance. People were obviously in the mood to support the students in their fundraising efforts, because the items on auction went for very good prices. I would strongly encourage this group to put on at least one more event similar to this one. A good was had by all! Sincerely, Donna Klassen

BC Parkinson Society A BC made documentary by BC Parkinson Society, about residents of BC who have Parkinson’s airs on Sept. 25th on Global BC 1. The Parkinson Society of BC has produced and directed in BC a documentary by a team of local TV and video professionals, called ‘Undefeated. An Intimate Portrait of Parkinson’s’. It takes an inside look at the reality of six British Columbia individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). What is life really like for someone with Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) proudly presents a broadcast quality documentary that provides a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced

by individuals living with Parkinson’s. The 60-minute documentary will air on Global News BC1 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 8:00pm and will also be aired on Video On Demand (Shaw Cable) from September 26th to October 31st. Produced and directed in British Columbia by a team of local documentary, TV and video professionals, ‘Undefeated. An Intimate Portrait of Parkinson’s’, takes an inside look at the reality of six individuals living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Shot on location where our “everyday heroes” live, work, and play, they share their personal stories with honesty, courage, and, at times, humour.

Also revealed is the impact of PD on friends and family as they struggle to provide emotional and physical support for their loved one. The idea of a documentary came from PSBC’s CEO, Diane Robinson. After a few years working at the Society, Diane realized that the public’s knowledge of the disease was very limited. “I wanted a documentary made in BC featuring individuals living in this province, sharing their compelling stories of ‘real life’ with PD,” stated Robinson. “As well, with the World Parkinson Congress taking place in Montreal this October, it would be a great opportunity to show the documentary to 3,000 delegates from around the world.”

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School district board meeting decision to try and rent unused school property in Topley. The district currently pays for the heat and maintenance of property in Topley so they are looking to pass on the payments to any interested party.

The same thing will be happening to the Prairiedale Elementary school which is located near prime farmland. The district hopes to sell the property and have the money go back into education.

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The SD91 Board of Education met for the monthly meeting on Monday, September 15. The board heard presentations from seven Nechako Lakes students who were a part of the 60 B.C. students who traveled to Beijing for the International Summer Camp. Jonathan Morry, the teacher at Babine ElementarySecondary school, took the kids to Beijing and everyone thanked the board for the opportunity. The board also heard Marty Floris talk about the fieldtrip to Ottawa that he went on with 12 grade seven students from Sinkut View Elementary. They arrived in time for Canada Day which Floris said had a “staggering” number of people. “These education presentations are always really important,” said Chair of the Board, Steve Davis. Resolutions passed at the board include the

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The 26th Annual Toy Run BC SPCA your first adoption option!

This is Boston. He is a 1 year male Boston Terrier cross who is currently available in foster care. He was very sick when he arrived, so sick, that he was unable to stay in the shelter. He is currently available for adoption, but available in foster care. He likes kids, but he does not get along with other cats or dogs, and would be great as a single pet. He will require special care, but he is a great dog, and loves the people in his foster home. If you are interested in Adopting Boston, please contact the shelter at 250.562.5511 so we can make arrangements to meet and greet him. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT BOSTON OR NEED MORE INFO PLEASE CALL

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On Sunday, September 22, motorcycle riders participated in Vanderhoof’s annual toy run in uncomfortable weather. At eight degrees Celsius and raining, most riders don’t want to go out. But 45 dedicated motorcyclists road through town in a collection for toys and cash for this years’ Santa’s Anonymous. The take was much less than last year but riders and Santa’s Anonymous were thankful for the $415 in cash and 55 toys. The riders also appreciated the terrific lunch at the Elks Hall which was prepared by the Kinettes.

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The Return-It Electronics™ recycling program provides an environmentally sound recycling option for unwanted electronics. It ensures these items will not be landfilled or illegally exported. You can drop off any of the acceptable products at designated Return-It Electronics™ Collection Sites without charge and be assured they will be recycled responsibly.

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Vanderhoof Ladies Golf Club donates On July 24th the Vanderhoof Ladies Golf Club held their annual fun night in support of the St. John Hospital Ruby Ellen VanAndel Oncology Unit. Sixty-two ladies enjoyed a nine hole scramble and were very generous in supporting raffles and silent auctions that had been donated for the event. The total raised was $2,472. $472 was donated to Jo Johns in support of her children’s medical needs. $2,000 plus $303 from the Men’s Club for a grand total of $2,303 was donated to the Oncology Unit.

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Good year for NVSS tack and field Emma Floris, called the fastest girl in school according to coach Brian Nemethy, won the Most Astounding girl award for her 100 metre dash.

Alexander Nemethy won the Most Astounding Senior Boy award. Charlie Borek won the Bronze crest in the BC Athletics JD Crest Program.

Simon Nemethy won the Most Astounding Junior Boy award along with the BC Athletics JD Gold Crest.

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From left: Trackletes Emma Floris, Alexander Nemethy, Charlie Borek and Simon Nemethy pose with their accomplishments from the track and field season.

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2nd flight low gross - Joyce Dickson, 50

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1st flight low net - John Murphy, 34

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2nd flight second low net - Lory Derksen, 39

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Long drive 1st flight - Paul Simoes

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NVSS tops racetrack Sam Redding Omineca Express The first NVSS race of the season took place on Saturday on the NVSA track. The NVSS racers came out well ahead of the other teams in both the 4.3 and 6.4 kilometre races. The Nechako Valley Sporting Association racetrack supported dozens of athletes all running from the same starting line. Senior boys 6.4km race: First - Alexander Nemethy

- Nechako Valley - VH Second - Colten Illingworth College Heights - PG Third - Isaac Goodrich – College Heights – PG Girls 4.3km race: First - Olivia Baptiste – Quesnel Jr. Second - Julia Babicz – College Heights – PG Third - Georgia Verduzco – Nechako Valley – VH Boys 4.3 km race: First - Charlie Borek – Nechako Valley – VH

Second - Jonathon Mueller – Nechako Valley – VH Third - Simon Nemethy – WL McLeod – VH In the team category: Girls: NVSS - First College Heights - Second Quesnel Jr. - Third Correlieu - Fourth Boys: NVSS - First DP Tod - Second Quesnel Jr. - Third Correlieu - Fourth

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Vanderhoof near shutout against CHSS Sam Redding Omineca Express The NVSS Junior Varsity football team played College Heights Secondary on Wednesday, September 18. The Vikings had a strong lead going into halftime with a score of 46 to

0. The last half saw a valiant push by CHSS but the Vikings won the game with a final score of 53 to 6. “The balance went our way on a lot of things,” said Russ Jensen, coach. “We had some awesome clean blocks and we need to keep doing that.”

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Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street

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11:00 a.m. Worship Service

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

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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: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 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

4-h AWArds NiGhT...September 28 @ 7pm. 4-H awards night has been moved to Sinkutview Gym. *** Join us on September 28 for the BC ChiLdreN’s hOsPiTAL diNNer ANd AuCTiON FuNdrAisiNG Evening hosted by Vanderhoof Community for Kids. Enjoy silent and live auctions, raffles, draws and an amazing dinner. There will be a signed Canuck’s jersey in the live auction! All the proceeds go toward BC Children’s Hospital. In 2012 alone, over 50 children from Vanderhoof attended BC Children’s Hospital. BC Children’s Hospital is the only acute care facility in BC, and the doctors, nurses and specialists there treat the sickest and most injured children in all of BC. Tickets for the auction-dinner are $30 each - buy six tickets and reserve a table! Tickets are available at Wallace Studios. If you have a new item you’d like to donate to the auction, please give us a call 250-570-8560 or email vanderhoofcfk@gmail.com. *** sTuArT NeChAKO mANOr...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** 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

The 26th annual toy run held in Vanderhoof every year raising money and gifts for Santa’s Anonymous. Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon 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. *** The NOrThside WOmeN’s iNsTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** 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 not-for-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 567-7956 *** 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 @ 5674828. *** 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 5675254. ***

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 250699-7763. *** NeChAKO VALLeY hisTOriCAL sOCieTY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANderhOOF 899 Air CAdeT sQuAdrON...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:30-9:30pm at the NVSS Small Auditorium. 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 NVSS Small Auditorium Wednesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA meeTiNG... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** 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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Coming Events GROW MARIJUANA commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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Reservoir Elevation: 851.91 m (2794.99ft) SLS Discharge: 31.80 m3/s Flow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof is currently 60 m3/s, this is approximately equal to the long term average for this time of year (1981-2013).

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Certified Welder required for established maintenance/repair shop in Vanderhoof. Able to work independently, service truck exp. Competitive wages, benefits pkg after 3 mos. Fax resume to 250-567-2382 or email to: vmwltd@telus.net

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Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550

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FACILITATOR STRONGSTART CENTER Parents/Caregivers and Children (Ages 0-5) 24.25 hours per week The StrongStart Center is a program at Mouse Mountain School for the school year September 2013 to June 2014. Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-based environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numerary, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing. The facilitator will: O establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement. O ensure that the activities available for the children reflect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; O plan and prepare participant-oriented activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; O make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; O make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, O attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations. Qualifications: O A certificate, preferably a diploma in Early Childhood Education; O Training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; O Training and/or experience working with parents/adults in a facilitative role; O Personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; O Training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addition, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, O A clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring. Start date: To be Determined Application Closing Date: September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Student Support Services School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 O Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.ca

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NOTICE OF OF TAX TAX SALE SALE NOTICE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 The following following described described properties properties shall shall be be afforded afforded for for sale sale by by public public The auction at 10:00 am, September 30, 2013 at the Municipal Office, 160 auction at 10:00 am, September 30, 2013 at the Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC unless the outstanding delinquent taxes Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC unless the outstanding delinquent taxes are sooner paid. are sooner paid. FOLIO ADDRESS LEGAL FOLIO ADDRESS LEGAL 1.000 Chilco Avenue Part NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec Sec 4, 4, Twp Twp 11 11 1.000 Chilco Avenue Part 1.001 1878 Chilco Chilco Avenue Avenue Lot 1, 1, Plan Plan PRP11058 PRP11058 1.001 1878 Lot 1.002 1910 Chilco Chilco Avenue Avenue Lot 2, 2, Plan Plan PRP11058 PRP11058 1.002 1910 Lot st 15.000 302 1 Lots 16-19, st Street West 15.000 302 1nd Street West Lots 16-19, Block Block 2, 2, Plan Plan PRP1135 PRP1135 16.000 307 2 Lot A, Plan PRP12487 nd Street West 16.000 307 2nd Street West Lot A, Plan PRP12487 49.918 184 42th Street Street West East Lot B, PlanBlock BCP21751 168.000 284 Lots 1&2, 18, Plan PRP1135 168.000 284 44thth Street West Lots 1&2, Block 18, Plan PRP1135 168.005 290 Street West Lot 3, Block 18, Plan PRP1135 th 168.005 290 4 Lot 3, Block 18, Plan PRP1135 th Street West 168.010 284 4th Street West Lot 4, Block 18, Plan PRP1135 168.010 284 4Silversmith Street WestAvenue Lot 18, Plan PRP1135 220.150 2370 Lot 4, B, Block Plan PRP41478 220.150 2370Victoria Silversmith Plan PRP41478 449.000 334 StreetAvenue East Lot LotsB, 6-7, Block D, Plan PR P3216 352.000 2444 Burrard Avenue Lot 3, Block 3,Home Plan PRP1375 481.016 1-297 Silvermill Road Manufactured #33644 380.000 27965Burrard Avenue Lot 7, Plan PRP1375 th 493.605 338 Street West Lot 1, B, Block Plan PRP7167 434.000 369 Stewart West Lot 9, Plan PRP3095 511.860 1898 Cruise St. Drive Lot 9, 17,Block Plan PRP11523 449.000 334 Victoria LotsA, 6-7, Block D, Plan PR P3216 3584.037 250 SeyforthStreet Drive East Lot Plan BCP41608 481.016 1-297Loop Silvermill Road Manufactured Home #33644 4019.000 1722 Road Lot 14, Plan PRP5548 493.605 338 5th Street West Lot B, Plan PRP7167 511.860 1898 Cruise Drive LotTownship 17, Plan 11, PRP11523 All of the above properties are located in Range 5, Coast 3584.037 250 Seyforth Drive Lot A, Plan BCP41608 Range 5 Land District. 4019.000 1722 Loop Road Lot 14, Plan PRP5548 Notice: Property purchased at Tax Sale is subject to Property All of the above properties in Township 11, Range Coast Purchase are Taxlocated on the fair market value of the 5, property. Range 5 Land District. Contact the District Office for additional information. Notice: purchased at Tax Sale is subject to Property Joseph D. Ukryn, Property CGA Purchase Tax onFinancial the fair market Director of Administration/Chief Officervalue of the property. Contact the District Office for additional information. Joseph D. Ukryn, CGA Director of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the District of Vanderhoof intends to adopt District of Vanderhoof Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1130, 2013 at the Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. The following lands and improvements are exempt from taxation for the calendar year 2014 -

(a) the improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 6 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Exhibition, recorded as Folio 3590.020 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP45233, Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, exc Bay A (Folio 3590.023), approximately 40 acres. (b) the improvements, leased to and occupied by the Vanderhoof Flying Club, recorded as Folio 3590.010 and legally described as Section 21, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District; portion of Airport, approximately .34 acres. (c) the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned and occupied by the Nechako Valley Sporting Association, recorded as Folio 4310.010 and legally described as Block A, Part S/W 1/4, Section 13, Township 12, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, Club House and Shooting range, approximately 58.1 acres.

Estimated Estimated 2013 2014 2015 Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption

Estimated 2016 Tax Exemption

$8,652

$8,825

$9,002

$9,182

$1,085

$1,106

$1,128

$1,151

$1,534

$1,565

$1,596

$1,628

$4,548

$4,638

$4,731

$5,396

$5,504

$5,614

$1,286

$1,311

$1,338

$641

$654

$667

$374

$381

$389

$1,429

$1,457

$1,487

$577

$588

$600

$225

$229

$233

$606

$618

$630

$441

$450

$459

$846

$863

$880

$168

$172

$175

$2,937

$2,996

$3,056

$696

$709

$723

$2,395

$2,443

$2,491

$1,452

$1,481

$1,511

$2,375

$2,423

$2,471

$6,816

$6,952

$7,091

$496

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$78

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(d) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Curling Club, recorded as Folio 490.810 and legally described as Lot B, Plan 7339, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $4,458 (e) the land and improvements owned by the District of Vanderhoof and occupied by the Vanderhoof & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the District of Vanderhoof recorded as Folio 505.600 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan PRP41898, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $5,291 (f) the land and improvements owned by the Manse Board of the Presbyterian Church, documented as Folio 274.015 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 7530, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $1,260 (g) the land and improvements owned by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, documented as Folio 275.000 and legally described as Lots 1 - 3, Block A, Plan 1317, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $629 (h) the land and improvements owned by Rodney L. Emel (Trustee), Robert A Matthews (Trustee) and Gary R. Goodwin (Trustee), documented as Folio 482.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43814, Section 4, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $367 (i) the land and improvements owned by the Gospel Chapel, documented as Folio 490.663 and legally described as Parcel A, Plan 7586, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan PRP12827. $1,401 (j) the land and improvements owned by the Anglican Synod Diocese Caledonia, documented as Folio 361.505 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP43498, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $566 (k) the land and improvements owned by the Trustees of Congregation of Vanderhoof Lutheran Church, documented as Folio 301.501 and legally described as Lots 18 -19, Block 2, Plan 1325, Section 9, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $220 (l) the land and improvements owned by the B C Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, documented as Folio 512.030 and legally described as Lot A, Plan 11460, Section 3, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $594 (m) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the BC Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Trustees of the Congregation of the Vanderhoof Mennonite Church documented as Folio 600.300 and legally described as Lot C, Plan 7033, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $432 (n) the land and improvements owned by the B C Corp 7th Day Adventist Church, documented as Folio 600.140 and legally described as Lot 5, Plan 7114, Section 32, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $830 (o) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 but excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Northside Mennonite Church, documented as Folio 3731.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan BCP14307, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District. $207 (p) the land and improvements owned by the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3589.010 and legally described as Lot A, Plan PRP 13185, Section 16, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,880 (q) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 8 owned by the United Pentecostal Church of BC, documented as Folio 600.780 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 9397, Section 34, Township 2, Range 04, Coast Range 4 Land District. $682 (r) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 and Class 8 and excluding the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp., documented as Folio 492.050 and legally described as Lot 2, Plan 11376, Section 09, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,348 (s) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6 owned by Nechako Christian Fellowship, documented as Folio 3705.001 and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 10291, Section 17, Township 11, Range 05, Coast Range 5 Land District $1,424 (t) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.035 and legally described as Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $2,329 (u) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 6, owned by Omineca Safe Home Society, documented as Folio 215.040 and legally described as Lot 8, Plan 4735, Section 9, Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. $6,682 (v) the land and improvements classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4303.000 and legally described as Part SW1/4, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, except Plan 3274 and EXC Pl 8097, 10306 and 11237 $486 (w) the land classified by the B.C. Assessment Authority as Class 1, owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, documented as Folio 4304.000 and legally described as Lots 1 to 3, Plan 3274, Section 12, Township 12, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District $76 Joseph D. Ukryn, CGA Director of Administration/Chief Financial Officer

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Sam Redding Omineca Express David Freeze was a body builder and a man with an active lifestyle before his accident. Freeze is now a quadriplegic but he is positive and still active in the community. He wants his story to inspire people, he wants people to look at how bad he has it and yet how upbeat he stays and how grateful he is to be alive. David was born on December 29, 1960 in St. John, New Brunswick. The middle child of three step siblings and two full sisters, his childhood was not an easy one. David’s father was a barber and his mother was a homemaker. Living in the country with no running water, David had to lug five gallon pails of water several times a day from his Aunt’s house. Six children and two parents all shared the three bedroom house. “It was crowded,” said David Freeze. David lives in the Nechako Manor now by St. Johns Hospital. Pictures crowd the walls of his room, older ones of the shirtless, muscled bodybuilder he once was and new ones of him surrounded by friends and family, in his wheelchair. The wheelchair is of a special design. David retains the use of his head and shoulders so he manipulates a sensor with his chin that can move the chair any way that he needs. David moved into the city when he was 12. He grew up in a rough part of town frequented by roaming gangs, violence and gunshots were a part of everyday existence. “If you went outside at night, you would see gangs walking around with baseball bats,” said Freeze. “Gangs used to meet and have street fights. People would get injured…” Dave’s mom died at the age of 32 from lung cancer. She smoked a lot and when she died, David was only 14 years old. This left the kids on their own. “Our dad took the death of our mom really hard and withdrew from the family,” said Freeze. We didn’t see him too much after that and had to take care of ourselves. I had to learn to fight to survive.” Dave often was in trouble when at school. He never started the fights but he was constantly picked on until he got tough enough to defend himself. There were a couple of bullies in the neighbourhood who would force Freeze to choose which side of the face he wanted beaten. He also got into trouble with the cops and outran them in stolen cars until the day he was caught and sent to a reform school. At the reform school, Freeze had to act tough when inside he was terrified. Freeze was physically abused by guards for the simple act of sneaking dessert. The cook there found amusement in

Claire Nielsen with David. throwing cleavers at the boys just to see how close he could get. “This was the longest six months of my life,” said Freeze. “But I got tough, mean and bitter.” After Freeze finally got out of the home he got heavy into body building and working out. Fast-forward several years to when Freeze is 39. He moved to Kelowna, following his younger sister, and was a supervisor at a car wash, a house mover and eventually worked as a logger. He came to Vanderhoof in 1999 and worked at Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products on the line. “Life was pretty quiet. I liked Vanderhoof and being near my sister and her family.” Then in 2002, Freeze was in a terrible vehicle accident. He had convinced his older sister Beth to move to Vanderhoof with her boy so they could get a place together. Beth arrived in Vanderhoof to find out that her brother was in critical condition. Freeze had helped a friend move into a house on Blackwater Road. On his way back up the road he was in a hurry and passed his friend then started speeding up. “I was probably going about 80 km/h on the dirt road and hit a dip where the ground had settled over a culvert. The truck bounced, slid sideways, flipped and landed back on its wheels with the roof caved in. I was wearing a seat belt but the caved in roof broke my neck. “I was conscious but noticed that my chin was laying on my chest. I could hardly breathe and could only see that both

doors were wide open and all the dust was filtering through the sun. It was deathly quiet. I had no pain but knew I was in big trouble. “It was a short time later that my friend caught up with me. She came to the car in a panic and I asked her to hold my head up because I couldn’t breathe. That is when I passed out and have no further memories until I woke up in the hospital in Vancouver. “My new life began as a quadriplegic.” In Vancouver, Freeze was outfitted with a ‘halo’, a metal brace to keep his head stationary, and was forced to remain completely immobile. All he could do was blink yes or no, he was fully aware of where he was and why he was there. A full memory of an accident like that is rare according to doctors, but Freeze was scared and that was before the pain began. His sister, Karen, lived in Vanderhoof and tried to get to Vancouver to visit him as often as she could while still raising her children. Freeze had to eat through tubes and hallucinated a lot from the drugs. Freeze said that this was one of his blackest moments, the pain and the hallucinations brought on dark thoughts and a dark mindset. He remained on pain medication for six to eight years until he decided to take himself off. He still battles the pain and the hurdles resulting from this experience. Dave didn’t like relying on so many people to do everything he used to be able to do, especially walking. So he set goals for himself during his 15 months of intense physiotherapy, goals like being able to control his own chair and get around by himself. He spent at least a year being very angry, but under the tutelage of friend Claire Nielsen, Freeze learned to be grateful for what he has. Nielsen met Freeze when she was visiting the manor and found him at the door, greeting everyone who came in just so he could have as much human interaction as possible. She worked with Freeze to improve his quality of life inside his mind and out. She taught him how to not be angry, but grateful. Now Freeze wants to make sure that people, especially teenagers, take more caution when they’re driving. He invites anyone who hears his story to come visit him if they’re curious or want to know how to get through great tragedy. “I have learned that life does go on and that no matter what quality of life you have, it is up to you to make the best of it. I have no more anger or bitterness about my situation because I eventually got tired of feeling sorry for myself and knew that things could have always been worse.”

John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes

Box 421 183 First Street Vanderhoof Tel: 250-567-6820 Fax: 250-567-6822

Toll Free: 1-877-964-5650 E-mail: john.rustad.mla@leg.bc.ca Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca