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Crime patrol funding Sam Redding Omineca Express The Vanderhoof Crime Watch Patrol is asking for $2,500 from the District of Vanderhoof for the recovery of fuel costs and other needs. Traugott Klein has been the president of the patrol for the about two years and he believes that $2,500 is not much to ask for the service provided. The district has always agreed in the past, they have given a total of $11,600 to the patrol over the years. The money is spent chiefly on fuel for the volunteer vehicles as well as equipment such as scanner radios and high quality flashlights. It costs as much as $700 to buy an RCMP quality flashlight. “We have our own vehicles that we drive around and certain areas that we drive through,” said Klein. “We try to stay away from where the RCMP is, that’s one reason we have scanners, so we can hear what’s going on.” The Crime Watch Patrol currently has 26 members, eight of

which were added in 2013. Klein suggests the increase is due to their appearance at the trade show. Because of the member increase, Klein wrote the annual letter to the district asking for the money which would allow for more patrols. Klein said that there were about 40 patrols one year but that with the member increase they are going to be aiming for two per week. “Our problem is the same for all volunteer groups,” said Klein. “We volunteer for more than one thing and we’re all busy. There’s very few who can do it on a regular basis, I try to do it once a month and that’s fine, I can handle that.” The Crime Watch Patrol spends most of their time in the downtown area of Vanderhoof, usually at night but the time is completely flexible. Whenever somebody has time to go out, they go out, it doesn’t have to be during the night. One crazy thing Klein observed last year was a cow walking down Stewart

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Street at three in the morning. The cow was walking along near Gription Tire having apparently come from a farm south of town. It took off back towards home shortly after it was called in. Another time, Klein was on a patrol and because it was so cold, he decided to turn around a little earlier than he usually does. On that

night, someone was killed right at the spot where he would have been had he not called it quits early. “You just wonder what you could get into,” said Klein. “You might run into something and there might be consequences.” Patrols observe and when they see something they make judgement call on whether to write it down or

call the RCMP too. They might see a vehicle that looks suspicious but not enough to call it in so they’ll write down a description and plate number. They usually just write down what area they were patrolling that way the RCMP can go back and look at the notes if they have to. The notes are all kept on file by their police contact Officer

Jason Baird. “We don’t advertise ourselves,” said Klein. “We try to protect individual members identity except for those who choose not to like myself. We try to not drive into any area we can’t easily drive out of. But we’ve never had any problems.” The Crime Watch Patrol is always looking for new members, if you want to join get

in contact with Traugott Klein who can be found in the Coop Lumber office or with Jason Baird at the RCMP detachment. All members must be at least 18 years old and have a yearly criminal record check. New members will go out with a more experienced patroller and get some personal training for the first three patrols.

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New local weather station ery day. Students were the first to notice when the unit needed to be restarted when it wasn’t working correctly. Horita is excited to be working with this equipment and loves messing with the data in the classroom. The weather site can be accessed from wunderground.com, cirrus. unbc.ca/weather/ or from the weather underground app.

Sam Redding Omineca Express The Vanderhoof high school installed a weather station on the roof that the students and staff are excited about. The station is accessible through a number of websites and even has an app available for your phone on the Weather Underground website. The Davis weather station costs about $500 retail which places it in the middle of high and low end electronic weather stations. It even has a sort of cup on top to measure precipitation but only when it rains. It would need a lot more power if it was going to melt the snow and measure how much of that fell. The device needs no maintenance, it runs off solar and wind energy and is mounted onto existing structures on top of the school. Extremely

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NVSS is proud of its new weather station. It was installed a few months ago and updates the weather several websites. Sam Redding/Omineca Express

low temperatures aren’t an issue for the device but a high wind could be threatening. The station was sent to NVSS from a collaboration of UNBC and the Oceanographic Society. According to NVSS teacher Dale Horita, the collaboration had some money left over to fund weather stations for schools.

So all NVSS had to do was get it working. Which is where Horita comes in. Horita spend several hours getting the station working. And longer in setting up the equipment to read and record the information collected by the station. “I teach info tech and I’m a geek so I like this kind of stuff,” said Hor-

ita. “These are so cool, they really are. The kids can see the temperature and we’re starting to talk about it in classes.” Horita had a station at home for a bit, not as pricy as this one and it got destroyed when a high wind came. “Just shattered it,” he said. Horita said students are checking the site ev-

Recognition in credit for rescue volunteers Sam Redding Omineca Express As part of the Economic Action Plan for 2014, the federal government has introduced a tax credit to recognize the importance of Search and Rescue volunteers. Volunteers will be able to draw 15 per cent, or $450, out of an amount of $3,000 for ground, air and marine rescue volunteers. The credit will be available to any volunteer who puts in at least 200 hours a year, the credit will be applicable for 2014 once the tax year is over. “It is pretty exciting,” said Chris Mushumanski, Nechako Valley Search and Rescue team leader. “I’m not sure if people are aware but it’s been in the works from Search and Rescue’s side for 15 years now. So to see it come to fruition I think has made people really satisfied that there’s recognition for volunteers.” So why now after so many years of struggle? In the document it makes reference to Tim Jones, the North Shore Rescue leader and paragon for search and rescue volunteers. “That might have been an incentive or an opportunity to recognize how much time that one individual had put into search and rescue and to recognize all the volunteers not just one person with this.” What is still left for search and rescue teams to work out is what hours will count towards the credit and who will be able to claim them. Mushumanski sits on the provincial search and rescue board and said this will be one of the steps they have to work on next. “Locally there’s been some satisfaction that search and rescue volunteers are getting recognized for their time and volunteerism,” said Mushumanski. “And we take this as a real positive step for the

government to say search and rescue services are valuable and to say the volunteers’ time and energy is being respected.” Dialogue continues for getting a similar credit with the provincial government of B.C.

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Commitment, compassion, pride Here are the statistics for the year 2013 for Fraser Lake Fire Rescue and Vanderhoof Volunteer Fire Department. In Vanderhoof: Emergency calls 6 medical 10 life assist 60 motor vehicle accidents 21 commercial fire alarms 7 residential fire alarms 2 carbon monoxide 5 hydro lines down 37 fires 6 smoke reports 5 hazmat calls Total calls for 2013 were159 Member commitment 3,462 firefighter hours for emergency reponses 1,152 firefighter hours for training 396 firefighter hours for community events Currently the Vanderhoof Volunteer Fire Department consists of one full time Fire Chief and 36 volunteer firefighters including junior firefighters. They performed 225 fire inspections and 137 re-inspections and had

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Mental health meetings for family and patients Anyone affected in any way by mental health and/or addictions issues is welcome to attend. Omineca Lakes Mental Health & Addictions Advisory Committee meetings are held via videoconference on the second Thursday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the following community venues: St Johns Hospital - Telehealth Clinical Room (Vanderhoof) Fraser Lake Community Health Center - Library Conference Room Your voices are needed! Phone Doris at 250-699-6976 for more information.

Photos from Project Firefighter in May 2013. The members of all firefighter services are seeing a trend of less home fires and more motor vehicle incidents.

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There were 51 calls for service from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12. Call-outs On February 10 the RCMP received an anonymous complaint of a impaired driver on Nechako Avenue. The RCMP officer on scene was able to stop the car and noted that the driver was not impaired just driving erratically. The RCMP then checked the other occupants of the vehicle and noted that one male had three outstanding warrants with numerous minor offenses for each. The male was breaching alcohol conditions that he was supposed to be following. The male was arrested and is in custody pending a bail hearing. Also on Feb. 10, after 11 p.m. a vehicle hit the ditch near the intersection of Kenny Dam Road and Stoney Creek Road. When

RCMP members arrived the found a lone occupant inside and noted that the individual was impaired. The members performed an impaired driving investigation and obtained breath samples which determined the individual was drinking and driving at the time. The driver was taken into custody and appear in court for impaired driving offenses. Positive comments Corporal Justin Thiessen, current commander at the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment, would like the public to bring in any stories of positive police interaction. “A majority of the interactions are positive,” said Cpl. Thiessen. “But if the public has one in which an officer goes above and beyond in their duty or acts with professionalism or compassion, then they are encouraged to come and let us know.”

Cpl. Thiessen said that, in a career like policing, it can be hard to see positive things everyday so if someone came to the station, or phoned them at 250.567.2222 or even left a message on their website, then it would be a big reassurance to all the officers.

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two mutual aid calls to Fraser Lake last year. They suffered no time loss workplace incidents and the five hazmat calls listed sound serious but they were only fuel spills from vehicle accidents. In Fraser Lake: Emergency calls -96 medical -5 lift assists -21 motor vehicle incidents -19 commercial fire alarms -2 residential fire alarms -1 carbon monoxide -1 hydro line down -15 fires Total calls in 2013 were 204. The year previous had only 162 calls. Member commitment 1,332 firefighter hours for emergency responses 955 firefighter hours for attending training 90.5 firefighter hours for participating in community events Fraser Lake currently has 20 members on strength including three junior firefighters and they also experienced no time loss workplace incidents in 2013.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, For several years advocates for the care sector of the economy have waited. Those who devote hours of labor, unpaid, to the wellbeing of the young, sick, handicapped, frail elderly or dying have been put on hold, told that their time would come. Those who serve in volunteer capacities firefighting, doing search and rescue are among the many who make up the 1/3 to 1/2 of the GDP the nation depends on, of work done for free. They represent roles not officially even called work by tax and labour definitions. Advocates want government to notice that these tasks are not hobbies, but essential to the economy. They want recognition of money saved from not hiring professional and institutional workers in the field. They want recognition of money saved when the work is done well and the fire does not spread, the lost hiker is found, or the wayward child is nurtured and turns out well. The savings have been misread as savings to the family, when in fact families give up income so someone can do these roles. The savings are to the government, that does not have to then fund costly hospital beds, nursing homes, or only institutional care of toddlers. The February 2014 budget takes only small steps to value this sector. It will permit search and rescue volunteers a tax credit similar to the one volunteer firefighters now get. It will give adopting families more expense tax breaks. But why not recog-

nize the other care roles too? The small admission of our debt to the unpaid worker falls short of what would be fair recognition. Income-splitting is rumored on the horizon in the 2015 budget, recommended by many researchers, including Professor Jack Mintz. It was the subject of a 2002 conference on Parliament Hill and is already practiced in many countries - a key way to recognize the unpaid worker in a household. Pension splitting is a start but we await the fairer extension of income splitting to all households that share income. Funding for the caregiving has unfairly tilted for years to the paid sector. Maternity benefits are still tied to last year’s salary. There is no birth benefit, unlike Australia or Singapore. Universal funding for care of a child at $100 a month is small, and ends at age seven, while hiring a third party non family member, or enrolling in daycare provides deductions to age 14. Deductions for care of the handicapped or frail elderly are still preferentially given to third party non family members and ignore the costs and sacrifice of a family caregiver. Pensions are still tied to paid work only. We need a budget that recognizes the selfless work done at personal cost, to help others. It has been taken for granted, as the UN noted in 1996 ‘invisible’. By this budget it mostly still is. A crack has opened in the door and a tiny light shines through. Open the door! Beverley Smith Canadian children’s and women’s rights activist Calgary, Alberta

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Generalize this Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier Generalizations. We all use them, they are useful tools to help humans understand one another or our experiences at times. Sometimes generalizations might help us understand or relate to certain ethnic groups to look at a trend in society. While generalizations are often based in a real trait or trend, stating a generalization as broad statements is not useful. It does not allow for an open mind, it closes us to possibilities - group defined, mind set, move on. For example: Scandinavians like to nordic ski. Now not all Scandinavians nordic ski, and not all Scandinavians who nordic ski probably like it. Like most generalizations, it is a blanket statement which helps us understand something, and this type of skiing is a bigger part of Scandinavian culture traditionally than it is in many places, but phrasing it as a blanket statement eliminates individuality. I recently had someone in my house making generalizations about an ethnic group. The generalization may have been based in facts and statistics, however, a member of this particular ethnic group was in the house at the same time, and therefore I found it disrespectful and asked the person to stop.

He was offended, but he did stop. It made me think about how sometimes there is a fine line to being politically correct and being considerate or sensitive. I believe this person thought I was trying to be politically correct, but I was trying to be respectful. The conversation did not have to stop necessarily, but it did need to stop being a racist generalization. It is one thing to say something and identify it as a generalization like: Nordic skiing is a fairly popular sport in many Scandinavian cultures or many blue-collar construction workers have lower education levels than white-collar workers. While - in general - these may be true statements (I’m not saying they are, I just wanted to use an example not based on race), but they allow us to understand while these are generalizations, there are also exceptions and there are informed and educated blue-collar workers and Scandinavians who don’t cross-country ski. One of these statements made into a blanket generalization would be something like: Blue-collar workers swear a lot and aren’t very educated. If you are a blue-collar construction worker you will probably be offended by a statement negatively generalizing about bluecollar construction workers in this way. Of course, even if you do fit the profile, you would likely find this offensive, as it just assumes things about you based on your job,

and this is a gross oversimplification of who you are or why you do what you do. It dismisses you as a person. So why not identify what you are saying as a tendency but allow for exceptions and individuality. If we want to be able to identify trends or address something which might need to be addressed, like a social problem or perhaps working on blue-collar education levels, we need to talk about them, but do we need to be disrespectful when we do? It’s not about being politically correct sometimes, it’s about not being a jerk. No one wants to be thrown into a group and spoken about as though they have no individuality and are being judged solely on their job/ race/religion/whatever. Just like saying all hockey players are bullies, you can not and should not make statements which dismiss people’s individuality. But then, this is just my opinion after all, and in general there are a lot of self-righteous jerks out there, and sometimes we all might be one, myself included. Or go ahead, generalize away and then others will probable be generalizing about you right back (perhaps as a privileged white male having never experienced direct discrimination based on a generalization?). When we begin to be more civil and open-minded in our conversations we may be more productive.

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The Senior Boys North Central Zone tournament kicked off with Northside Christian school against Acwsalcta Bella Coola. Northside won 70-28. Sam Redding/Omineca Express

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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

NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN

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

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:00 am

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Watoto Children’s Choir Wed. March 12 @ 7:00pm

www.thegospelchapel.ca

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

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NEW EVENTS.... The NechAKO VALLey fesTiVAL Of The perfOrmiNG ArTs...has a new website. www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako. Please visit the website for syllabus and registration information. You can view the syllabus online. If a paper copy is required, there is a limited number available at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Registration for the festival is online. The festival will take place from Apr. 12-25, 2014 with the festival concert happening on Apr. 27, 2014. *** VOLuNTeers Needed fOr ididALAp4cANcer...For more information please contact Carrie Smith. Email: carrie.smith@hubinternational.com *** NechAKO VALLey hisTOricAL sOcieTy...meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the OK Cafe. *** AduLT BAdmiNTON...every Thursday at 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet. Indoor runners required. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908. *** 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 Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** 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

W.L. McLeod elementary students were out enjoying the sunshine last week as they played broom ball and three way soccer during the Carnaval de Québec. Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** 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. *** The NOrThside WOmeN’s iNsTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’hOOf hOspice sOcieTy... Do you have a few hours a month to give? 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 V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. 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. For more info contact Debra-Ann at 250-567-0623 or email vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** The fOOd BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** 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 250-5678484. *** 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 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 TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. 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 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-6400218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** 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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QUALITY ASSURANCE course for Health Canada’s Commercial Marijuana Program. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250870-1882.

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THE 5th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre (3438 Shuswap Road) in Kamloops on February 20 - 23, 2014. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities and door prizes. Trade show admission is complimentary. Don’t miss the only wastewater trade show and convention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com

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KDL Group is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our financial team. Responsibilities Include: . Office Management . Month-end Accounting . Subcontractor Pay . Ad hoc reporting Abilities: . Strong leadership and team building skills. . Exceptional analytical and organizational skills. . Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under pressure with tight deadlines. . Exceptional communication skills, tact and diplomacy. Experience & Qualifications: . Accounting diploma or extensive experience in a variety of accounting areas. . Minimum 3+ years of related experience. . Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel Compensation: Salary will be determined by experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefit package. Please apply by February 26, 2014 Attention: Megan Reidlinger, Human Resources & Safety Coordinator Email: admin@kdlgroup.net

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It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce the sudden passing of Holly who had made Kamloops, BC her home for the past 26 years. She leaves behind her father, Alfred (Joan), siblings Laura (Garry), Farley, Scott, Vicki (Don) and one Nephew Spencer, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her mother Gwen. She will be dearly missed by all. A memorial service will be held at a later date. We ask that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various positions including Millwright and/or Fabricator, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Electrician. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

CREW MEMBERS WANTED • Full-Time Opportunity • $10.25-$10.50/hr. Apply In Person KFC Vanderhoof, 250 First Street Fax: 1.780.486.3496 or email: blco@blco.ca

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SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must. Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca

ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects, and willing to travel for some jobs. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com

Trades, Technical ELECTRICAL COMPANY requires Journeymen & Apprentices for a new hospital project in Burns Lake. Email resume to: birk@keldonelectric.com

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) LIMITED DURATION JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER TQ – VANDERHOOF MAINTENANCE DEPT.

Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

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HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

LIMITED DURATION MAINTENANCE III VANDERHOOF MAINTENANCE DEPT.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE: March 3, 2014 – August 31, 2014

HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

RATE OF PAY: $28.10 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

DUTIES TO COMMENCE: March 3, 2014 – August 31, 2014

School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Journeyman Carpenter – Trades Qualified in the Vanderhoof Area. This individual would provide carpentry and maintenance services to the repair, alteration and construction of District buildings, fixtures and equipment.

RATE OF PAY: $23.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria: KNOWLEDGE completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) O valid BC Trade Certification as a Carpenter O valid Class 5, B.C. Driver’s License with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract O

EXPERIENCE Experience gained through Trades Qualification apprenticeship program inclusive of 1 year industry related experience O Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and Familiarity with Work Safe BC safety procedures O

School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Maintenance III in the Vanderhoof Area. This individual would provide carpentry and maintenance services to the repair, alteration and construction of District buildings, fixtures and equipment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:

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KNOWLEDGE • completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • BC Driver’s License - Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract

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EXPERIENCE • four years of current relevant experience with an understanding of the various trades • WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures

SKILLS & ABILITIES ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications O good basic knowledge of painting and finishing O ability to perform a variety of skilled carpentry tasks in the construction and maintenance of school district facilities O thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade O ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in dealing with requests, complaints and clarification of information O ability to use judgment to interpret, analyze and modify methods and procedures O physical capability to perform the job duties O basic working knowledge of computers

SKILLS & ABILITIES • maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard • competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position • ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications • ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clarification of information • ability to work independently and use judgement to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation • physical capability to perform the job duties • performs all duties with a level of interpersonal skills appropriate to the position • basic ability to use computers

For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted for the following position until 12:00 noon, Wednesday February 26, 2014 by:

Applications will be accepted for the following position until 12:00 noon Wednesday, February 26, 2014 by:

LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0

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FIELD SCHEDULER AND RECRUITER We are currently seeking a full time Field Scheduler and Recruiter to work out of our head office located in Smithers, BC. Some travel is required. Key responsibilities include: • Managing full cycle recruitment activities for all field positions (Driller’s Helpers, Drillers and Foremen) • Ensuring there is an adequate number of staff at all drill sites by scheduling crew and arranging their travel. • Managing last minute staffing changes on evenings and weekends. For more info about this employment opportunity, please visit our website: www.hy-techdrilling.com Application Deadline: March 9, 2014

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MARCH 1/14 - 1:00 pm

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FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL 1/4”, 3/8” Plate. Var sizes & widths available. 7 truck loads of Plate still available. Call for lists of loads. 400,000 lbs 1/2” X 4’ wide, Coils Mild Steel 4½” ODx.337 wall & 7” ODx.317 wall x 44’ Pipe. Sea Container - 20’ $1,999 & 40’ $2,199. Call or email for further information or prices. TARGET STEEL & SEA CONTAINER SALES targetterry5@gmail.com 604-792-3434

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MINING LEASE APPLICATION

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

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Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 17th Day of January, 2014.

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Misc. Wanted

The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application: O Tenure Numbers 243774-243775, 243832, 244930-244931, 245329, 307068, 307089, 507168-507170, 507227, 507230, 507232, 507252, 532729, 1017548, 1017550, 1017552, 1017559, 1017561, 1017563 and 1017566-1017567 O Mineral Titles Map Number 093K005

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Take notice that Thompson Creek Mining Ltd., Bag 4001, Fraser Lake, British Columbia, V0J 1S0, free miner certificate client number 140102, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claims listed below. The mineral claims will be surveyed and approved by the Surveyor General.

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$695 - $725

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Call Ted 250-692-2372

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EXCAVATING PRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal. FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

PLUMBING

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Omineca Express

Community garden update The Community Garden is growing – not only food, but partnerships and great ideas. The Community Garden is an initiative of the Nechako Valley Food Network and has been a work in progress for several years. What started as a simple concept of having a patch of ground where citizens of Vanderhoof can go and plant some vegetables, has grown into a multi-level project, involving the District of Vanderhoof, School District 91, W.L. McLeod School Farm to School Program, Nechako Valley Community Services Society, and now Seniors Connected. Seniors Connected has recently acquired funding to support seniors based projects at the Community Garden. Debra-Ann Bishop, Seniors Connected Coordinator, recognized a need to get seniors involved with the Com-

munity Garden. “Seniors involved with the Seniors Connected program have lived in the community for over half a century. They are experienced gardeners with an immense amount of knowledge,” states Bishop. Bishop hopes to capture some of that knowledge, from the simplest tips to the differing philosophies on when to plant and when to harvest in Vanderhoof, and to share that expertise with new gardeners through hands-on mentoring and a printed ‘how-to’ gardening book. As well, Bishop promotes that gardening is a wonderful way for seniors to get outdoors, socialize and exercise, an opportunity unfortunately not available to all seniors in our community. The projects on Bishop’s to-do list include: having seniors mentor students from

the Farm to School Program at the garden on planting, tending and harvesting vegetables; creating a ‘how-to’ gardening book based on the expertise from local seniors, and; providing accessible and safe space for seniors to garden for the pure joy of being outside and gardening. To get the ball rolling, Seniors Connected is hosting an Open House on February 26 from 11-2 at the Library Multipurpose Room. Seniors from the community are invited to attend this open house to learn more about the Community Garden Senior Connected projects, as well as to sign up to be interviewed for the ‘how-to’ gardening book. The book will be a permanent asset at the Community Garden space to be used by any gardeners that have a plot at the garden. The book will also be used as a teaching tool

From left: Ken Young, representing the District of Vanderhoof; Debra-Ann Bishop, Seniors Connected; Michelle Roberge, the Farm 2 School program; Michael Reese, the Nechako Valley Food Network’s Community Garden group. Sam Redding/Omineca Express

in the schools, as several of our local schools are starting to include growing food as part of their school community. All Seniors Connected projects rely on a large base of volunteers willing to help trans-

port seniors from their homes to the various Seniors Connected events. To help make the Community Garden projects successful and inclusive to all seniors, Bishop is putting a call out to citizens of Vanderhoof

to sign up to be Seniors Connected volunteers. Please call her at 250567-0623. Honorariums for mileage available. The new location of the Community Garden is on View Street, situated along the Vander-

hoof Community Trail and the Nechako River. Although it is currently covered in snow, planting is scheduled to start this spring. To learn more about the Community Garden, visit www. nvfoodnetwork.ca.

Novice Hockey Tournament Here are the Vanderhoof Grizzlies playing against Fort St. James on Sunday, February 16. Bottom left is Korben Macleod ready to burst into action at the drop of a puck. Sam Redding/Omineca Express