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Houston brand up for vote By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

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Houston twins Josh and Tyler Maser stand with the Sedin twins at a Canucks game in January. The Maser boys were born and raised in Houston but played their Bantam hockey with the Vees in Penticton. Because of their incredible season, 11 wins - 0 ties - 1 loss, the Vees were chosen by B.C. Hockey to join the Canucks on the ice for the Kids Fund Super Skills competition in January.

Two Houston brand options are up for public vote as of last Friday. The two slogans, “Real Life. Real People,” and “Naturally Amazing,” will voted on until Friday, July 11, along with two logo options. Votes will determine how Houston will be branded for future marketing. The branding and website update project has a $63,000 budget, with $55,000 covered by grants. The District paid $38,000 for a contract with Thornley Creative Communications for developing the brand. Consultants Chris and Lawanda Thornley, met with Houston business people, residents and high school students in mid-April to talk about the values and strengths of the community.

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From that they developed the brands presented now. The public can cast votes at the

Two slogans options: “Real Life. Real People,” or “Naturally Amazing.” See page 8 for graphics of the two logo options. District office or on the Chamber of Commerce or District of Houston websites. See page 8 in this paper for graphics of the options.

Houston twins drafted into Western Hockey League By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Houston twin boys were drafted into the Western Hockey League and are one step closer to fulfilling their NHL dream. Josh and Tyler Maser were born and raised in Houston and now, at 15, were

drafted by the WHL Prince Albert Raiders. The twins were in school on draft day, and Tyler says all the boys their age had their phones out, “refreshing every 15 or so seconds” to see who was getting picked. “The teachers were getting so mad at us that day,” Josh said.

Josh was in Science class when his name came up. “I wasn’t on my phone when it happened, and then all my friends said ‘Aw, you got drafted!’ and I was like “Oh, cool!” he said. “I was pretty excited.” Josh was picked in the fourth round, 74th

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Irrigation Lake stakeholders are saving the lake and plan to exceed dam safety standards. In June last year, stakeholders got a letter from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, threatening to remove the dam and drain Irrigation Lake if the dam wasn’t upgraded and no water licence holder stepped forward. Stakeholders met and organized last summer and hired an engineer to develop a plan. Funded by a $10,000 donation from the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Water Resources Engineer Carl Pentilchuk spent the winter drafting the plan. Stakeholders ditched the idea of upgrading the old dam, opting for a new “gold standard” dam, said Steve Page, representative for Irrigation Lake stakeholders. “We wanted to keep the water level high during construction and during the whole summer. Otherwise we would have had to drop the water level a lot for the entire

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The two Bible camps and two neighbours on Irrigation Lake are forming a group to take on the water licence and liability for the Irrigation Lake dam. summer and it would take a long time to refill up again, possibly more then even next spring.” The cost is $80,000 without donations or volunteers, but Page says the dam will be stronger and it will minimize risk of dam failure. The “Irrigation Lake stakeholders” are also taking on the water licence and liability for the dam, Page said. That group includes Rough Acres Bible Camp, Rock Nest Ranch, and the neighbours (Bells and Spooners).

“We’ve heard nothing from the District of Houston,” Page said. Mayor Bill Holmberg said the District wouldn’t take part in bringing the dam to standard. “We don’t have the money,” he said. The stakeholder group is submitting their plan to the Ministry and if approved, they’ll begin construction early-September. Their next challenge will be finding donations and volunteers for the dam construction.

“There will be a sluice gate, a culvert, and some concrete work and that will be more then stakeholders can handle, so we will be looking for donations and volunteers for those things,” Page said. He added that they already have some people who are willing to donate and volunteer. “We’re looking forward to working with those people,” he said. Page thanks Ken Thomson who has helped by offering

Family supports with “whatever it takes” WHL from Page 1 “I got way faster, I got a better shot and my positioning is better,” he said. The Vees won tier two Provincials this season and the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament (KIBIT). Josh was the top scorer in the Okanagan league and Tyler was third top scorer on their team. “They were almost unbeatable,” Val said, adding that throughout the season this year, scouts littered the stands every game. Josh said significant people were Coach Rob McLaughlin and Dad and Houston minor hockey coach

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he latest offer by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to settle its strike has moved the union farther from the “zone of settlement” established by other public sector unions, Education Minister Peter Fassbender said Thursday. With a strike underway that could run until the end of the school year, Fassbender said neither mediation nor a legislated settlement is being considered. Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, said the latest union proposal would bring the compensation increase for teachers from 12.5% over five years to 14.5%. On wages and benefits alone, Cameron said that is more than twice the increase other unions, including school support staff employees, have accepted. The BCTF added to its proposal of an 8% wage increase over five years this week with a proposed $225 million fund paid out over five years to settle thousands of grievances filed over the past decade. Those grievances sought to return class size caps and specialist teacher levels that were removed from the contract by legislation, and were ordered restored by a B.C. Supreme Court decision that is now under appeal. The union wants a second $225 million annual fund to fund ongoing class size and special needs support. “It is well into the $2 billion range,” Fassbender said of the union proposal. “It’s unaffordable for taxpayers.” BCTF president Jim Iker said the union’s proposal is fair in light of the latest court decision. “Evidence from the government’s own officials presented in B.C. Supreme Court shows the government has stripped $275 million per year from B.C.’s public education system,” Iker said. Fassbender said that misrepresents the situation, because the government has put an extra $1 billion a year into the education system since taking class size and compensation out of the teacher contract. It has been spent in different ways, such as learning assistants who are not teachers, full-day kindergarten and a $75 million annual “learning improvement fund” to address class size and special needs support, Fassbender said. - Tom Fletcher, Black Press

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Bursting the boredom bubble Years before I was a mother, my husband and I babysat our young niece and nephew for the weekend. We were living in Vancouver and wanted to show them a good time so we took them to restaurants for meals, ice cream parlours for desserts, and costly tourist attractions for entertainment. We also took them to the arcade and the movies. After two days of running around town, emptying my pocketbook and trying to keep up with the two Energizer bunnies, I felt exhausted and wondered if I would ever be ready to be a parent. And then I heard two words I felt confirmed the answer was no: “I’m bored,” the older one sighed loudly. I was shocked as I heard the younger one agree: “Me too.”

I couldn’t believe it. We’d been having a blast and I couldn’t imagine what more we could have done to entertain these youngsters. “Only boring people get bored,” I responded. I don’t think they understood what I meant by that, but it was something my mom said to me when I was a kid, and it always stuck. It seemed to work on them as well. At least temporarily. Our next activity was blowing bubbles, and though it was far less expensive and much simpler than anything else we’d done, the kids seemed to have the most fun with it. The next day, after they’d gone home, I told my friend about the experience and my concern that I’d never have enough energy to be a mother. She

laughed and said it’s different when the kids are your own. She was right. I have two children now. Sam and Daisy are turning 14 and 11 this summer, and while I’ve treated them to things like I did with my nephew and niece, the bulk of their entertainment is left up to them, just like it was left up to me when I was a kid. With school breaking for the summer, it’s a good time to remind myself of that. I want to hang out and make memories with them, but they have a lot more vacation time than I do. And if they run out of ideas of things to do, a reminder of inexpensive activities could be helpful to them, so I made a list and attached it to the fridge. Part of it I got from suggestions I found when I searched

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the internet, and part of it was from a brainstorming session with Sam and Daisy. We had fun compiling the list and came up with some great ideas on what we could do together – with friends and family as well. Most of my best memories as a kid weren’t from the pricey vacations, but from simple pleasures that didn’t cost much at all. Playing games, riding bikes, running through sprinklers, throwing water balloons, skipping rope, tenting in the back yard – the possibilities seemed endless. Solo pursuits were enjoyable as well. My kids tend to turn to electronics such as the computer, phone or television when they’re on their own, so we made a separate list of solitary activities that don’t involve technol-

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ogy, things that kids from the old days used to do. While Sam and Daisy can easily amuse themselves with the digital world, I want them to appreciate the simple, pure fun of life that surrounds them. Just like I did in the olden days, so far back, the kids tease that I traveled by wagon. Well, some us did travel by wagon I guess. The station wagon was one sweet ride.

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“It’s really well built. It’s fast, flowey and it’s fun and I think it really captures the character of the area. You can see everything, you can see the town and it really makes it feel like you’re experiencing the area.”

“I think it’s a fantastically designed trail. It’s a beautiful intermediate-level trail. It’s new and it needs to be packed in a bit, but it’s got great terrain and it’s a fantastic trail to start with. It’s a good basis.”

“It has tremendous potential. It needs a lot more riders to pack it down, but a great introduction trail for mountain biking. It has flow and smaller exciting features and it’s enough to really draw interest. It’s great that it’s so close to town, right out the back door. More people should go out and see it.”

“There’s more to trails be built, but the one that’s in there is a great intermediate trail. It’s got lots of variety, and needs to see more traffic to get packed in a bit more, but it’s a fantastic anchor trail. It’s a great start.”

Opponents gear up to battle northern oil pipeline From Kitimat to Victoria, opponents are preparing to fight the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, after it was given federal approval Tuesday. A group of B.C. aboriginal communities issued a statement Tuesday vowing to go to court to protect their aboriginal title and rights on the land affected by the twin pipeline and tanker port for diluted

bitumen on Douglas Channel. A b o r i g i n a l opponents in the North Coast region include the Haida, Gitgaat, Heiltsuk and Haisla First Nations, as well as communities in the B.C. Interior. Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, whose community is at the end of Douglas Channel and who is involved in a natural gas export project, said it is too late for more consultations.

“Every mistake they’ve made we actually pointed out to them and said ‘this is not following our case law principles, you’re making a mistake’,” Ross said Tuesday. “But they went ahead and did it. It is going to be court.” Northern Gateway project leader Janet Holder said she will continue to work to build on the 26 equity agreements the company has reached with aboriginal

communities along the proposed pipeline route. Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan said her council has made its opposition clear, after an April community vote that came down opposed to the project. “I think most of the councillors are of the opinion that they really don’t want to see bitumen going down the channel,” Monaghan said. “They would rather

have it refined and have a product that’s refined going down the channel.” B.C. NDP leader John Horgan said he wants resource development that creates jobs in B.C., particularly for aboriginal communities. Horgan said the B.C. Liberal government gave up its opportunity to oppose Northern Gateway. B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak rejected that claim,

saying the province gave a clear “no” in its final submission to the federal review panel. Discussions with Alberta, Enbridge and oil producers continue to see if B.C.’s conditions for land and ocean protection as well as a “fair share” of benefits for B.C. can be met, Polak said. – With files from Kitimat Northern Sentinel

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Ottawa approves Enbridge pipeline project By Tom Fletcher Black Press

The federal Conservative government has approved Enbridge’s Northern Gateway oil pipeline project, despite widespread opposition in B.C. that includes the provincial g ov e r n m e n t , First Nations, environmental organizations and residents of the intended oil tanker port of Kitimat. Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford signalled the government’s approval in a low-key statement

Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford

Tuesday that endorsed the 209 conditions imposed by a federal review. Rickford noted that the proponent still needs to consult with aboriginal communities and secure provincial permits. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has emphasized it is in the national interest to open a new pipeline route to the Pacific Ocean to carry Alberta oil sands bitumen and break the Canadian oil industry’s dependence on U.S. markets. But a continuing battle over the pipeline plan is expected in the

courts, and potentially on the land, where civil disobedience has already been threatened. Opposition demands to reject the project dominated question period in the House of Commons Tuesday. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair called the review panel process “a sham,” and Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen warned that opposition in B.C. may upset plans to develop liquefied natural gas exports in the province. The project doesn’t yet meet Premier Christy Clark’s five

conditions for new heavy oil pipelines, which include world leading marine and land spill protections, resolution of aboriginal concerns and a fair share of benefits for B.C. B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the decision means the project meets the first of five conditions required by the province, a successful federal review. “We recognize the benefits that the Northern Gateway project may bring, but they will not be at the expense of our environment,” Polak said.

The decision by the Harper cabinet follows last December’s ruling by a federal review panel that the $6.8-billion project should proceed, subject to 209 conditions. That followed Enbridge’s earlier pledges to improve the project’s safety with thicker steel and other measures along the 1,177-kilometre route. The twin pipelines would carry 525,000 barrels per day of diluted bitumen from the oil sands west to Kitimat and send condensate to act as a thinning agent east to Alberta.

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Her crown came from New Mexico, but when Houston’s own Rebecca Dallaire won the Body builder Claudia Brietzke is first-ever Smithers Rodeo Queen contest, the headed to nationals next year after earnmoment was totally Bulkley Valley. ing second in a recent B.C. competition. When a stubborn sash worn by one of her Her second competitive show, the fellow rodeo royalties needed a pin, it came Western Canadian Classic in Kelowna, courtesy of a spectator who happened to have a is sponsored by the B.C. Amateur Body spare in his arm sling. And high among the diamond driller’s caps Building Association and is a tested and Western art given out as door prizes at the show (no stimulants). Aug.18 coronation was an egg carton filled with Winning second in the Class E Bikini home-made fire-starter and a bag of gardenDivision was a pleasant surprise for fresh potatoes. Brietzke, and qualified her for provinIf that sounds too homespun a prize for such cials and the national-level world qualia regal event, the three girls who competed this fiers which she’ll compete in next year. year had plenty of sparkle on their crowns, belt She says training for the show is buckles and metallic blue riding chaps to outhard, especially because guidelines are shine it. very general and nonspecific. Dallaire’s mother Bibs says the sparkling “It’s always hit and miss,” she said, side of the contest, which combines fashion, speaking and horsemanship events, is someadding that it felt really good to win secthing best left to her daughter. ond. “She likes shiny things,” she says with a “It was shocking in a good way, but I laugh. “She’s like a magpie.” feel like I earned it.” Dallaire’s father Marcel also more toward Brietzke has been training for the rodeo than royalty. show since January with a specific meal “I think they should all have to ride a bull,” plan and exercise regime. he joked. “The one who’s under 8.2 seconds Her strength training and cardio gets to keep the crown!” Rebecca Dallaire, front, rides in the Bulkley Valley Fall Fair on Aug. 22 with Amworkouts are five or six days per week, But speaking with Dallaire and her felber Gregorowich, left, and Adele Murray, right. guided by onlinePhoto fitness Caitlyn low rodeo princesses Amber Gregorowich and by coach Grant Harris Bellamy. Adele Murray, it’s clear that for them too, being “Paint horseshas are my breedcbecause rodeo royalties means more than a smile and a how different horse breeds and bloodlines are She also a favourite goal-specifi meal doing. there one the most and no slow wave. plan, andofboth her versatile eating horses, and training Paint and quarter horses are favourites for changes two look the same,” sheweeks says. based on her Now 22 years old, Dallaire has been riding every few barrel racing, she says. “You can do jumping, you can do barrel rachorses since before she could walk. fitness level. “They’re built to take off from a standstill ing,“There’s Western pleasure, they make amazing And while she likes to show horses, Dallaire a whole Science to it,kids’ it’s into high speed, and they handle corners really horses, they drive, and they’re not as skittish or says her biggest thrill is barrel racing. pretty in depth,” she said. spooky as some other breeds.” “Your heart gets racing as soon as you come well also.” Brietzke started haseating Of the two, her mother Bibs says she likes At 23, Gregorowich plenty ofhealthier Smithers through the gate,” she says. “Everything hapJanuary 1, 2013 and began an “Insanity” and Terrace horse shows under her belt already, pens incredibly fast—you don’t have time to paint horses best. a month later. “They say on the fifth day, God created the exercise but in the program next two years she hopes to scout out make mistakes.” into all Ihorses wanted to do was world show forit,paint in Fort Worth, “If you mess up in your pattern and lose half horse and on the sixth day he painted all the the “Going into good, beach-body shape, and Texas. or even a tenth of a second, that could change good ones.” Jackie Lieuwen photo/Houston Today get Rodeo princess Amber Gregorowich agrees. then “It’s the best of‘well, the best,” she says, adding your position from fiwon rst to second fifth and your I thought, I need something Claudia Brietzke placepayout in the Western Canadian Classic body building A confi dent speaker who this year’s to thatwork she would like nothing better than to win at might not even towards.’” competition in happen.” Kelowna. Her trophy in the Class E Bikini Division qualified herwon for provincials Worth with a Bulkley Valley-bred watches rodeo and racetrack events award for speech craft, Gregorowich warns that FortThat’s when she started bodyhorse. buildandDallaire the national world qualifiers next year. “If you go down to worlds with a horse that all over North America, keeping a sharp eye on she could talk about paints forever.

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was bred in a small town and you beat some of these big shots, it’s a great feeling,” she said. Three months ago, her well-named horse Crayola had a foal that Gregorowich plans to train up in Alberta and Oklahoma. “I’m hoping she can be my world contender,” she says. The youngest of this year’s rodeo royals, Adele Murray says the contest was her first time giving a public speech, let alone a TV interview. Murray did great, says -organizer HoulClaudiaAndi Brietzke den, picking up the award for Most Improved Public ing inSpeaker. June 2013, training for her first At MurrayWickham keeps eight fishClassic and a show, home, the Sandra Fall cat named Chevy along with her one and only last November. horse, Chip. After 13th and there, Brietzke “I was onplacing a riding lesson I ended up ridsays she “got really stubborn.” ing her and fell in love,” Murray said. “Isaid thought, I have redeem “I ‘I want ‘Well, this one—I don’ttocare about myself,’ I trained into this show,” she any of theso others.” said, adding thather she didn’t do Murray bugged dad aboutexpect Chip forto years until one fine December day in 2008. so well. “I that Christmas morning and she “Iwoke don’tupknow where I want to take it. was standing outside,” she says. I would love to take it to nationals next Chip is a fast horse, Murray said, a thoroughyear.” bredBrietzke and quarter-horse whothe is more into says shecross likes mindset gymkhanas and barrel racing than showing. and backstage camaraderie at the comMurray also came to the contest without a petitions. lot of show experience, but her confidence grew get to meetshe a lot cool after“You a practice session heldofat really her house in girls.” the weeks before. “What liketimes,” best about it is that “We had Igood she says. Each of evthe erybody strivingspin to be better then “runthey girls took is a practice down a pretend way” last that stretched fromcompeting her kitchen to the the livwere time, verses with ing room, she you.” added, with coaching from former girls beside Williams rodeo queen Savannah Davies. “The Lake reason I keep doing it is because As for who fi nally won the queen’s crown or I enjoy doing the prep in the months the princess tiaras, Murray said the three leading up to it, but also to be a friends good agreed it was no big deal. example.” “We’re all good,” she said, smiling. Starting up training in Smithereens got personal their first chance to meet Houston, Brietzke is getting certifi their rodeo royals during the fall fair last week-cation though theRebecca Canadian end and Rodeo Queen DallaireFitness will be Professionals (CanFitPro) and seeking riding a paint horse made for celebrity. to be an defi example. “He’ll nitely be the prettiest horse there,” says“IRebecca’s mother. theaAshton Kutchthink you need“He’s to be product of er ofproduct. the horse world.” the Practice what you preach, “He thinks he’s a male model, he really right?” does.”

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District of Houston Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Newsletter ~ June 25th, 2014 edition Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons! Upcoming Council Meetings: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Tuesday, July 22, 2014 The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street. The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca

Website: www.houston.ca Please visit the website for info on: • • • • • •

Council Meeting Agendas Pool Schedule Arena Schedule Important Public Notices Tenders & Job Opportunities Lost Dogs

Municipal Office Hours The Municipal Office located at 3367 – 12th Street is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on statutory holidays) Email: doh@houston.ca Phone: 250-845-2238 Fax: 250-845-3429

For Public Works Emergencies (example: water main break) Call the Municipal Office @ 250-845-2238 for a recorded message with the contact number of the person on call.

Pool & Gym Phone: 250-845-7420 Email: reception@houston.ca

Arena Phone: 250-845-7432

Burning Permits Required All open burning within the District of Houston requires a Burning Permit all year round. To obtain a permit contact the Fire Department at 250-845-2250

Help us Choose a New Logo & Slogan for Houston!

After weeks of community consultation, research and creative development, Council is close to making a ﬁnal decision on a new brand for the community of Houston. Now that Council has selected the top two brands and slogans, the community is invited to provide feedback.

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Go to this web link to cast your vote on Houston’s new brand: http://www.thornleycreative.com/survey/ houston-logo Deadline for submissions is Friday, July 11, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Highlights from Fireworks Bylaw

FOLLOW THE LAWS. Follow your local and provincial laws regarding the purchase, possession and use of consumer fireworks. Minors cannot possess or ignite fireworks. Costs to respond to emergencies may be assessed. At least two operators must be on duty and 2 fire extinguishers available. ONLY PURCHASE AUTHORIZED FIREWORKS FROM RELIABLE DEALERS. All vendors within the jurisdiction are required to have a permit for the sale of fireworks. The Houston dealers will be licensed. CHOOSE A CLEAR, OPEN AREA. Always use fireworks in an open area away from buildings, vehicles, overhead obstruction such as power lines and dry brush/grass. A minimum clear area of 30m x 30m is required for the safe use of aerial fireworks, such as Roman candles, and 20m x 20m for fountains or other ground-based items. Fireworks must be 60m from buildings, highways, trails, etc. and 15m from overhead power lines, trees or other overhead facilities. CHECK FOR WIND AND TEMP. Check wind direction and wind speed; fireworks should be lit with the prevailing wind blowing away from spectators; and the wind speed must not exceed 10 km/h, and temperatures must not be 30C and/or relative humidity 30% or less. KEEP SPECTATORS SAFE. Keep all spectators at least 45m away. Please contact the Fire Chief if you have any questions at 250-845-2250.

Wanted! Volunteer Fire Fighters

We are currently accepting applications for members of the Houston Volunteer Fire Department. If you are 19 years of age or older, and have considered being a firefighter and serving your community, you might be the perfect candidate. You can pick up an application form at the Municipal Office during normal business hours. If you would like more information, please contact Jim Daigneault, Fire Chief at 250-845-2250.

Water Restrictions

Until further notice, the use of water supplied through the District of Houston water system, for other than domestic requirements, is restricted. Restricted uses include lawn/garden watering. These restrictions will be imposed as follows: EAST OF BUCK CREEK: (example: Butler Ave.) MAY water on even calendar days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ONLY. WEST OF BUCK CREEK: (example: Mountainview Drive) MAY water on odd calendar days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ONLY. These restrictions are required due to seasonal increases in water consumption, and to ensure adequate water supplies for fire fighting and domestic demands. For further information, please contact the District of Houston Municipal Office at 250-845-2238.

Tax Notices

Property owners should have received their 2014 tax notices. If you have not received your notice, please contact the Municipal Ofﬁce at 250-845-2238. YOU MUST APPLY for your Home Owner’s Grant EVERY YEAR! The deadline to apply for this grant is July 31, 2014. The application form can be found on the reverse side of your tax notice. The Home Owner is still responsible for claiming the Home Owner Grant when the bank or mortgage company is paying the net taxes. Please be aware that payment does not need to be made in order to claim the Home Owner’s Grant. Even if you are paying your taxes after the due date, you must claim the Home Owner’s Grant before July 31, 2013 to avoid penalties on the grant portion. Only a property owner residing in the home on a permanent basis may apply for the Home Owner Grant. If the property is in one name, that person is the only one who can apply for the grant. To qualify for the additional seniors grant amount, the home owner who is 65 years of age or older must be the one to apply for the Home Owner Grant. The additional grant for seniors is applicable in the year of your 65th birthday.

Leisure Facility Programs & Events: YOU Can Become a Lifeguard! Standard First aid with CPR-C - June 28 & 29, 2014 Looks great on a resume and is a pre-requisite for National Lifesaving Course. Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course July 2-5, 2014. AWSI is the first step to becoming a Red Cross swim instructor. Junior Lifeguard Club Junior Lifeguard Club runs every Thursday, July 10- August 28 for 8-12yr olds - they will be shown the ropes on to becoming a lifeguard. https://www.facebook.com/ Houston.LeisureServices

Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons are being offered throughout the summer starting with Pre-school Mom and Tot lessons up to Red Cross Swim Kids 10. Red Cross Swim teaches all five strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke), promotes fitness and endurance, and gives swimmers lifelong skills to safely enjoy other aquatic pursuits. Learn to swim and see where Red Cross Swim can take you or your family.

Aqua-Fit

The Houston Leisure Facility also has ongoing Aqua-fit drop in Mondays/Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 am and 9 am. For more information, prices or to register, please contact the Houston Leisure Facility @ 250-845-7420 or e-mail reception@ houston.ca or check out our website at www.houston.ca or you can Like us on Facebook! Go to Leisure Services – District of Houston to get all the latest information on programs and events around town!

Change of Garbage Days!

No garbage pickup on Tuesday, July 1st due to the STAT holiday! For the week of June 30th - July 4th, if your regular scheduled garbage day is: Tuesday - garbage will be picked up Wednesday, July 2nd Wednesday - garbage will be picked up Thursday, July 3rd Thursday - garbage will be picked up Friday, July 4th

Quarterly Utility Billings

You will notice that effective January 1st, 2014 Annual Utility Billing ceased and all customers are now billed quarterly for the water, sewer and garbage user fees. The quarterly utility billings for Water, Sewer and Garbage will be billed as follows: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 with payment due in 30 days. Quarterly billings are sent after the service period; therefore the prompt payment discount previously offered on annual (pre-paid) accounts will no longer be applicable. For your convenience, payments can be made online. To set up your online payment, search for Houston (BC) District of - Utilities through your online banking service provider. Please be aware that you can pay for the full year if you so desire.

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A car hit a moose on Highway 16 near Topley at 11:30 p.m. June 6. Several occupants had minor injuries from the broken glass and were treated by Emergency Health Services. The vehicle damage was estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 and the moose was killed in the crash. Photo submitted By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

Police arrested and charged a male on Birch Street at 9:30 p.m. June 6. RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose says the male was breaching conditions not to contact the female he was with. *** Someone set a garbage heap ablaze near Park Crescent at 10 a.m. June 8. Sgt. Rose says police and fire crews extinguished the fire and the neighbouring properties were not damaged. *** Several $100 was stolen from the high school locker room before 11:45 a.m. June 9. Sgt. Rose says the school is offering a reward to anyone with information on the case. *** Police directed a drunk male home from outside of a local restaurant at 9 p.m. June 11. Sgt. Rose says police saw the male still there half an hour later, and arrested him for being drunk in public. The male was ticketed and lodged in cells until sober. *** Police saw a male discarding old clothes at a Provincial Park near Granisle at 3:45 p.m. June 12. Sgt. Rose says police ticketed the male for littering. *** Police arrested a drunk male at the park bench near the Houston Shopping Centre at 5 p.m. June 13. Sgt. Rose says the male was held in cells until sober and ticketed for being drunk in public. ***

A vehicle hit a black bear on Highway 16 near Barrett Hat Road June 16. Sgt. Rose says police found the bear dead and vehicle gone, and called Highways to pick up the bear. *** Between June 11 and 16, police dealt with seven files involving a female near the river in the Jamie Baxter Park. Sgt. Rose says the female was transported to the hospital. *** Police got report from a homeowner of marijuana plants growing on their property near Riverbank Drive June 17. Sgt. Rose says police confirmed and seized the nine marijuana plants for destruction. *** Police got report of fishing line strung across the Duck Pond trail at 2:20 p.m. June 17. Sgt. Rose says the line was in two different spots three feet from the ground. Police ask people to be aware and report any suspicious behaviour. *** A vehicle was rear ended on the road to the Knockholt landfill at 6:30 p.m. June 17. Sgt. Rose says the vehicle was slowing down with another vehicle because of two deer, when a third vehicle came from behind and rear-ended it. No one was injured and no charges were laid. *** In the past fourteen days police have had seven noise complaints, 11 traffic and two abandoned 9-1-1 calls. *** Police also remind the public that the Motor Act demands vehicles to immediately pull over and stop when they see emergency vehicles with lights flashing. “That doesn’t mean continue driving on the shoulder… it means pull to the side and stop, because emergency vehicles need to get to where they’re going quickly,” Sgt. Rose said.

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Long time Houston mud racer Wilf Rondeau donated his two mud racing trucks to three Houston youth at the recent Houston Mud Drags. L to R are Melissa and Scott Dawson, Wilf Rondeau and Jason LeBlanc.

Local donates mud racing trucks By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

A passion for mud racing flows through Wilf Rondeau’s veins. After tackling his final race at the recent Houston Mud Drags, he donated his two trucks to several young people for future races. “There’s a younger generation of people that I admire, and I’d rather give the trucks to them then sell them to somebody,” Rondeau said. So, to conclude 32 years of mud racing across B.C., Rondeau gave his two big trucks away to three Houston young people. His “War Contracting” truck, a chevy on tractor tires with a 4-54 engine, he gave to Scott and Melissa Dawson. To Jason LeBlanc he gave his other truck, “The Big Bad Wolf,” which is also on tractor tires and has a 4-60 cobra jet engine.

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He wasn’t the only one who enjoyed the event. Corrina Bodnar, member of the Nadina

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have,” Rondeau said. Two of his friends came to Houston to watch him tackle his final race. Tim Silvira built “War Contracting” and fixed and jacked up “The Big Bad Wolf,” and Mike Kwan, Rondeau’s fellow racer from the past 32 years, both cheered him on. “The mud was tough, but you’ve got be tougher then the mud. It felt really good. I had an excellent weekend,” Rondeau said.

- Wilf Rondeau Offroad Society (NOS) agrees. “It went really, really well. Everybody had lots of fun,” she said. With 50 vehicles competing and over 400 people crowding the stands during the weekend, the event was very successful, Bodnar said. The sled class was new this year, with one competitor who sped through the track really fast. “The crowd loved the snowmobile

ripping through there,” she said. “I hope that next year we’ll see more sleds show up.” The Houston Mud Drags was the first race in the Point Series with the Northern Mud Racing Association (NMRA). Asked how it was being part of that, Bodnar said it was new. “It’s all really new to us and new to the area. We’re kind of learning and adopting a new class structure,” she said, adding that the Houston event itself is new and still figuring things out. NOS is now planning a membersonly race in September, and then plans will start for next year. “We’d love to see more volunteers and grow our members to the Nadina Offroad Society so that we can continue to grow and make the event bigger and better every year,” Bodnar said.

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riders. The trails being built on Mount Harry Davis were designed in 2012 and the first of several trails was

constructed last year. Houston Hikers are organizing and promoting the trails, largely funded by grants.

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Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrrhius, recorded a very significant event in history about a Christian monk named Telemachus, who lived in the early fifth century AD. The story is told, Telemachus was strongly impressed by the Lord to go to Rome. He was not sure why, but because of the intense call of God he obeyed and went. When he arrived, he was caught up in a crowd of people who were going to the Coliseum. In the Coliseum, gladiators were battling it out to the death, which was a common sight in those times. Telemachus was appalled at the cruelty and bloodshed being displayed as the crowds cheered. Again, compelled by the Lord, Telemachus cried out repeatedly and insistently, “In the name of Jesus, stop! In the name of Jesus, stop!” The crowds were upset by this and in a frenzy stoned him to death. Honarius, the emperor at the time, a Christian, was deeply upset by the actions of the crowds and the brutal killing of Telemachus, thus he ordered that there would be no more gladiator sports in the Coliseum again. The murder of Telemachus marked the end of the barbaric practice of killing before the crowds in Rome. This story has been told by various people in the past with some differing details, but nonetheless, there are some things we can learn from Telemachus. We do not need to understand all the details of the battle, we just need to listen to, and obey the One in charge, our general, the Lord Jesus Christ. Telemachus was obviously tuned in to God, thus, he was convinced God was calling him to Rome. He did not know the details of how this would all work out but he obeyed and went. When Telemachus was confronted with something which was obviously against the teaching of the Bible and the heart of God, his heart was stirred and he did not hesitate to speak up. It cost him his earthly life, but the lives of many others were saved and this brutal display of heartless cruelty was stopped, because unbeknown to Telemachus, God was also speaking to the emperor. What are God’s plans for us? Are we in touch with our Creator? Are we willing to obey him at all cost? Is there anything in our heart that would stop us from obeying him? The simplest act of obedience can have profound and eternal consequences. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5,6 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner Sponsored by Riverside Gardens

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SPACE AND SUNSHINE, A MUST SEE! • Very well kept, bright, spacious home on just under 5 acres. • Located minutes from town. Huge country kitchen with ample cupboards. • 3 good sized bedrooms on the main and a 17x22 master in the basement with a 3pc en suite. 20x23 rec-room with a pellet stove. • Sundeck, fire pit, nice lawn area and plenty of space to build a shop. • Water filtration system. Fridge, stove, dishwasher & window coverings included. • Call Lia to view 250-845-1147.

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WANTED. ONE HAPPY FAMILY! • 4 bedroom family home located with in walking distance to the Silverthorne Elementary School, arena, pool and shopping. • Upgrades include a new roof in 2005, newer wood stove, paint, fencing around yard. Fully finished basement includes a large rec room, laundry, 4th bedroom and a bathroom. Quick possession available. • Call Lia to view today!

117,900

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219,900

FIRST CLASS!!! • Custom built 3660 sq ft home on a double lot in the Avalon Subdivision. • Unique floor plan, vaulted ceilings, brick fireplace, oak cabinets, hardwood floors and tile. Eating nook and formal dining room. • Floor to ceiling windows in the dining and living room. • Huge master with garden doors to a deck with a hot tub (Negotiable). • Laundry on the main. Full basement with a Blaze King wood stove. • Double garage, lots of parking, RV parking too. Private, fenced backyard. • All appliances included.

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The Houston Christian School Grad is Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Houston Community Services Association - no longer has furniture available for persons in need.

Hey KIDS! Come to the Summer Reading Club at the Houston Public Library! Registration on Wed., July 2: 1-4PM. It will be a summer full of games, arts and crafts, reading, and much more for all kids, ages 3-12! For more info please contact the library @250-845-2256. Travelling Creation Museum is coming from Red Deer, Alberta, with fossil and dinosaur displays and much more. The travelling museum will be open at the Houston Seniors Centre July 11 to 13. Houston Gospel Festival July 12 and 13. Featuring Veneration X, Northside Praise youth band from Vanderhoof, the Cunningham band from Smithers, and much more! Music, testimonies, messages and skits, as well as BBQ both nights. Find us on Facebook “Houston Gospel Festival.” Activities for Seniors in Houston at the Seniors Centre: Carpet Bowling Tuesday and Friday 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Monday 1:00 PM • Pool any

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afternoon to schedule call; Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- first Saturday of the month, community invited. • Soup and Sandwich luncheon- third Thursday of the month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Village, 3603 11th St.: Senior Exercise, Monday and Friday 10:00 AM • Cards Monday and Thursday 7:00 PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Wednesday 1:30 PM. At the Houston Swimming Pool: Aquafit, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-10 AM. At Willow Grove Golf Course: Senior’s golf (in season) every Thursday 10 AM. Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Kitchen serving homemade soup in two different seatings, 11:00 -12:00 and 12:00 -1:00 on Wednesdays. The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th Monday is General Meeting. Seniors Bingo is every Tuesday at 7:00pm at Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! Houston Secondary School - webpage: http:// hssweb.sd54.bc.ca

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Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Topley Fire Protection Society meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.

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Granisle and District Seniors meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. Granisle Church of the Way services are Sunday, 11:00am. Ambulance Society of Houston – is fundraising for a CAREstream Vital Sign Monitor. This will generate a higher level of care for patients in need of medical attention. Paramedics will be able to record vital signs while in the care of the back of the ambulance. The Society is seeking support from the local business community and Bulkley Valley Credit Union was happy to donate $500 in March to assist in their cause.

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