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NEWS BRIEFS Hotel gets upgraded REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
When The View hotel in Fort St. James was purchased in 2011 by Bonnie and Scott Cameron the plan was to demolish it. The building had been vacant for years and the decor reflected that of a run-down 1960’s hotel. After talking with the head of construction it turned out the structure was in excellent shape, so they decided to gut the inside and renovate both floors. There are 34 rooms between the first and second floor, which proved not to be enough to cater to a growing demand. On July 1 an additional floor with 28 new rooms was opened after an extensive renovation period. With the new premium top floor, the hotel now has 62 rooms available for service. “It was tough but we knew there was a need. So we took everything, gutted the whole building and brought it up to what it is today,” said Mr. Cameron. Before the Camerons bought the hotel, an outdated bar and beer store occupied the front and dinning room spaces of the run-down building. Lesley Braden, 35, currently works at The View and also worked at Larry’s... Continue on page 2
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Revamping Fort St. James trails The group already has a mock design of the maps made up The Trail Improveso the actually signs ment Project is undershould be seen up by way and trails west and mid August, said Mr. south of Stuart Lake Moll. A project plan will soon be getting a submitted to Northern long-awaited facelift. Development Initiative The Snowmobile Trust has the entire Society owns and project scheduled for maintains a large porcompletion by April tion of Fort St. James’ 2015. “We want recreational trails. In to get the Razor before recent years, the sociOctober so the trails ety has installed three can get groomed before bridges with the help first snow fly. We tried of time-and-material to also work it around donations from various the Caledonia Classic community members to which is in February, help stop obstruction of so it should be done fish streams. Now the before then,” said Mr. main focus has shifted Moll. to improving the trails The Fort St. James with grooming and sigSnowmobile club nage, said Wayne Moll, started in 1972 and vice president of Fort became a society in St. James Snowmobile 1998. They started out Society. with the old 81-acre “With more tourists fairgrounds for their arriving in town we club house and with the would like to improve help of volunteers kept the safety of our trail local trails groomed network with better and accessible. grooming and signage Now, they have 300 to indicate where you km of trail tenured with are, at what kilomethe BC government that Photo by Rebecca Watson tre, on what trail, and are used by residents where to go next,” said FUN ON THE TRAILS: Wayne Moll, vice president of the Fort St. James snowmobile society, and tourists alike for Mr. Moll. stands on a trail bridge, one of three recently put in on the trail system operated by the society. anything from hiking, The plan is to have The trails themselves will also soon be getting a long-awaited facelift with grooming and signage. horseback riding, large colour-coated mountain biking, kilometre signs and cross country skiing, Special options for the Razor used for a machine. Being directional arrows placed colour,” said Mr. Moll. snowmobiles and dog The improvement project including closed doors, a one of the larger donations, throughout the trails, along sledding. with nine large colour-coated has been in the works for a radio and a heater are being it was fortunate that they “We get people coming maps placed at key locations. few years but got rolling this looked at since the average later agreed to have their from Prince George and The society is also in the year with the help of five age of the executive is 63. grant spent on the add-ons Vanderhoof. We even had works of producing hand- key contributors. A total of The two people grooming for the ATV and any left- people from the Yukon and held map brochures to make $41,000 was given in grant the trails last year were Ed over monies on signage and Switzerland inquire about grooming. available at various outdoor money and donated material Hill 82, and Grant Luck 78. coming to learn dog sledding, towards the project. During the grant applying “We’ve been trying for recreation and tourist outlets. so that’s international. The The society plans to use a process, one of the main five years to get the ball “I’ve seen other trail maps trails will be wider, safer and and there black-and-white large portion of the money contributors, Integris Union rolling on this and since better looking. It’s definitely Foundation, April everything has just and it’s hard to figure out. towards a new Razor ATV Community going to bring people to that a newly-donated trail made it known that the popped into place,” said Mr. That’s why were doing it in town,” said Mr. Moll. groomer will hitch onto. money they give is not to be Moll. REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
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Crafty Creations: arts-andcrafts for kids of all ages REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
Crafting for kids just got more exciting with the Crafty Creations summer camp. “You find friends, and get to make sun catchers, and you get to stick your hands in the gross gooey stuff,” said Waydeann Sherper, 6, about the paper mache aquariums the kids made during last week’s arts-and-crafts camp. Over the summer the District of Fort St. James offers a variety of summer camps with a range of topics such as sports, baking and crafts. Photo by Rebecca Watson The crafty creations camp had kids using DIRECTIONAL DRAWING: Summer camp co-ordinator Caitlin Burdeniuk, 22, draws a picture, their imaginations with one step at a time, so the kids can follow along creating their own picture. different two and three one shape at a time until a full cream cone. Once the picture to go to school to become an dimensional crafting such as picture is drawn. is created the kids can colour elementary school teacher. making 3D aquariums, ocean The kids follow along in the background. “I like to play and get paid in a bottle, sun catchers, and drawing their own step-by-step The summer camp co- for it,” jokes Ms. Burdenuik. directed drawing. version such as a circle that ordinator Caitlin Burdenuik, “I’ve always liked working The directional drawing turns into a fish or a triangular 22, plans all the summer with children, it seems we’ve technique has a leader draw shape that turns into an ice- events for the camp and wants always had a special bond.”
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programs ourselves, and successfully ran a coupon [This is in addition] to program until the end of the story Coupons Catermarket season in 2012. Our ing to Fresh Cuisine. While program became a model CNC is partnering with for the province, and we the Farmer’s Market this were asked to develop a year, it’s not the first time manual for the BC Associthis program has been ation of Farmers’ Markets offered in Fort St. James. for communities and marIn fact, the program first kets wanting to start their ran in 2009 as a partnerown locally-funded coupon ship between Fireweed, the program (that manual is Nak’azdli Health Centre, now available from the and the Farmer’s Market. BCAFM website and has The next year the provinbeen accessed by comcial government chose munities in BC, Alberta, not to fund the coupon and Washington State). program. We had seen the Our partners included the success of the program in District of Fort St James, the Fort. Frontline workers Integris, the Fort St James recognized the need and Early Child Development we felt it was too important Committee, the Rosenot to try and run it a sechip Awards Committee, ond time. We fundraised Fireweed, the Nak’azdli locally, developed all of Health Centre, Syaz Yaz, the materials and cooking and Nak’azdli Home and
Community Care. And the program was 100% locally funded. As the former manager of the Farmer’s Market, and the coordinator of our local coupon program, I wanted to recognize the work and commitment that led to a true community initiative that made a difference for a lot of folks. The problem with relying on government funding was made evident first time around when the province cut the purse strings. Relying on community resilience, creativity and initiative, which Fort St James has in bucketloads, is the only way to go. Thanks, Kandace Kerr (former FSJ resident, reluctant Sooke resident)
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The trail we went down was right harsh. Huge logs stuck out of the ground and trees bent over scraped the roof of the Razor. Vroom Vroom. We bounced over twigs and brush and down into and out of pot holes. “Ok hit the left hard and we can miss those over hanging trees,” said Wayne Moll, my co-pilot and vice president of the snowmobile club. I swerved and shot forward, and somehow squeezed through the tiny space keeping on the trail. Boulders, fallen dead trees and tall grass and brush made it hard to tell which way I should go. After ten more minutes of life-threatening adrenaline, we finally got off the rough trail and made it back onto the semi-groomed path were the
obstacles turned into pebbles and ridges in the dirt. With a deep breath it was actually nice to be surrounded by natures beauty. But the Zen was short lived as I approached the deepwheel carvings of fellow ATV’ers. Big mud holes with tires tracks higher on one side than the other. “Once you start you have to keep going. No stopping in the middle or we’ll sink,” said Wayne. Wide eyed I gripped the steering. Time to get dirty! Thank you Wayne Moll for taking me out on the RAZOR.
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including the Chamber of Commerce and the city’s district office, immediately jumped on board after hearing what the society planned to do. The Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation also recognized the need and granted the society $10,000 at the beginning of the year after being sent letters of support. Although the society is entirely volunteer run, the project has remained
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ONE STEP CLOSER: Peter Valk, chair of the co-op housing project, received an okay for a letter of support from the District of Fort St. James during the July council meeting. The plan is to submit the letter to the Northern Development Initiative in hopes of receiving another $10,000 grant to put towards the co-op housing project. REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
Fort St. James is one step closer to welcoming new coop housing. The district anonymously granted Peter Valk, chair of the Fort St. James Co-op Housing project, a letter of support during this months council meeting on Wednesday, July 16. His plan is to submit the letter to the Northern Development Initiative program by August 8 for a chance at acquiring another $10,000 for the Fort St. James Co-op Housing project. “Once we have the properties tied down and approved we can move forward as planned, but first
we have to get the properties assessed to know if they are even big enough to hold it and, are there services in place,” said Mr. Valk. The Fort St. James Coop Housing society was started in 2013 but was incorporated in February of this year. The vision is to create quality, affordable housing for residents in the District of Fort St. James and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Support came in the company of 116 committed internal members which was more than double the expected amount. Three more members have since signed up and many community members,
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moderately on schedule and is now moving into the assessment stages. There are four properties being looked at throughout Fort St. James as possible homes for the predicted apartment-style housing coops. The rough footprint for each three-storey building is about 30 units offering both one and two bedrooms. While the housing will be open to everyone, the focus remains on affordability for
seniors and low income, said Mr. Valk. The cost of services that still need to be assessed include sewers, power and water. Other big costs still needing to be assessed include parking and accessing the properties by roadway. The process of initiating an assessment contract has begun and based on an interim budget it will cost about $20,000 for the property assessment,
feasibility and business plan, said Mr. Valk. “It doesn’t happen
overnight but after all this we will soon know if it’s feasible,” said Mr. Valk.
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Healthy mind means healthy life yoga instructor, will be giving a yoga demonstration. Ideas for upcoming demonstrations include relaxation therapy, yoga therapy, art therapy, grief, naturopathic and homeopathic remedies. Healthy Minds also opened a garden this year 15 minutes outside Fort St. James by Dog Creek. "It grow minds and hearts as much as it grows vegetables," said Mr. Kovacs, who is hoping to have the garden moved in town to get more seniors and high school students involved. He also applied for the Imagine grant through Northern Health to help with moving the
garden in town, but won't know until October if the group will get it. Healthy Minds also caters to participants through arranging outings and barbecues with the help of Northern Health life skills worker Carol Blackwell, who has been an instrumental part in supporting the garden. It is Ms. Blackwell's job to help clients of the mental health and addictions centre in Fort St. James. "She's gone above and beyond helping introduce us to clients, with grant applications and funding through Northern Health for the startup of tools and seeds," said Sandi Taylor, co-founder of Healthy Minds. Ms. Taylor and Mr. Kovacs started Healthy Minds because they had acknowledged that them themselves have encoun-
tered symptoms of mental health at one point of another. So they started looking for ways to offer a safe place for people to have open discussions without any placed stigma. "Depression is apart of the human experience, everyone has experienced it. The illness comes in with the inability to manage it," said Mr. Kovacs. After starting a small peer group in town last year, the two joined the BC Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Committee which is funded through Northern Health. They gained the support of the advisory committee and through them were funded with a year start-up. "We believe people with mental illness have great insight and a lot to offer," said Mr. Kovacs.
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GROWING A GARDEN: Participants of the Healthy Minds peer support group are tending to the group's garden located off Dog Creek. REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
A peer support group in Fort St. James is gaining interest by addressing the stigma on mental health. Every Monday at 7 p.m the Healthy Minds support group meets at the Stuart Lake Hospital conference room to address the challenges of mental health. Anyone is welcome to attend and the discussions are entirely confidential, said Greg Kovacs, co-founder of the group. "We want to break isolation and we are hoping to open the dialogue. No one understand what it is like to have a mental illness better the those experiencing it. Everyone has their own technique we can learn from," said Mr. Kovacs. The group started meeting in March of this year as a safe haven for people to have open discussions about anything related to mental health or addictions. The first of many presentations on Monday July 21, had Dr. M. Van Zyl speak about antidepressants, how they work in the brain, there role in mental health and some of the resources that can be found in town. As the group consistently grows, co-ordinators hope to have regular guest speakers come to at least once a month and talk about various aspects of mental health. The next speaker is already scheduled for August 25 where Jana Gainor, a registered
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New restaurant, new cook REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
The smell of food is lingering in Fort St. James since the opening of a new restaurant in town. The View Bistro & Lounge is now officially open as of Tuesday July 22, as a long-awaited new place to eat for residents and tourists alike. The new dine-in eatery offers contemporary western bar & grill type food and an extensive drinks menu. Joel Smith, 36, manages the restaurant as top chef and is proud to have personally created the updated menu. “I like the craft of building something successfully and I’m a people pleaser. I also like the instant gratification Photo by Rebecca Watson [of being a chef],” said NEW RESTAURANT: Nyrecha Kalt, 21, Kelsey Ouellette, 21, are the new floor managers at The Mr. Smith. View Bistro and Lounge and Chef Joel Smith is the new top chef. Coming to Fort St. James from Calgary, “I have a pretty short attention span so I and he’s definitely good at training, Alberta, Mr. Smith has been cooking for 20 can’t do a desk job, I needed something to taking the time to get everyone up-toyears. After attending the Alberta Institute channel that,” said Mr. Smith. date with the quality of service were of Technology for cooking, he obtained Having herd of the job opening at The trying to deliver,” said Mr. Cameron. his Red Seal, a highly-respected universal View through a friend-of-a-friend, Joel was Erica Prosser, 23, is a restaurant certification recognizing prestigious ability a perfect candidate and got hired to go into server supervisor and has been in a trade, in this case cooking. business with Scott Cameron, co-owner of serving for over five years at various For him it started in high school as a way The View Hotel. “He’s an amazing cook, restaurants. of making extra money. He worked in a great personality and a real team leader. “The opening day ran a lot smoother local restaurant cooking and washing dishes We’ve recently hired over 50 people in staff than I though an opening day would. and it just snowballed from there.
Volunteer club turns into volunteer hub REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier
Volunteer Fort St. James is becoming an army-base for volunteers. “We put anyone needing volunteers into contact with people willing to help. It’s basically a clearing house for volunteers and those needing volunteers,” said Chester Hiebert, Vice President of the Stuart Lake Seniors Association, which runs Volunteer Fort St. James. For the past year, Volunteer Fort St. James members have been committed to helping local organiza-
GRANT-IN-AID: Tom Greenaway from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako gives Chester Hiebert, vice president of the Stuart Lake Seniors Association, a $2,000 cheque.
tions by volunteering and recruiting volunteers. The group has continually grown and their efforts were recognized last week by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako with a $2000 grant-inaid in sport of creating awareness for the project. “Once people find out what it’s about they’ll be happy to volunteer. It’s an opportunity for people to get involved,” said Mr. Hiebert. The goal of the organization is to help fit volunteers with an organization and to connect people who are like minded. Going project by project, the
plan is to get people doing what they like to do all while helping the community. Currently there are 72 volunteers ranging in age but it was seniors who initially thought of the idea and put it into action. “Even though the baby boomers are getting older their vision is still clear. Typically in Fort St. James seniors have been among the most enthusiastic, however, seniors need the support of other seniors and young people,” said Mr. Hiebert. With help of the grant-in-aid, promotional efforts are being planned, including
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There’s been a lot of praise about the food. Everyone says it’s delicious,” said Ms. Prosser. During the recent remodelling of the hotel, not only was the restaurants menu revamped, the entire restaurant was also redone and now caters to guests with modern decor and a distinguished feel.
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The KEY to self esteem is confidence of-your-life worksheets. "This type of self analysis leads to self awareness and self honesty," said Ms. Cormier. Belinda Sam, 37, has faithfully attended every self-esteem workshop. "In just one hour you can learn a lot. We talk about drugs and what they do to your insides and your mind. It's helped me deal with my past, what's happening today and how I can change," said Ms. Sam. With an openbook policy in place, participants can engage in discussion but they don't have to, said Susan Barfoot, an individual support worker at The KEY. "Some people don't like talking some do, it's ok either way. They questionnaires help to elaborate on what your personally doing and how you can change. It focuses on myself, 'I am totally responsible'," said Ms. Barfoot.
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Workshops offered at The KEY outreach centre have become a way for Fort St. James residents to increase their emotional and social well-being. Offered as a free service, The KEY's Gift of Self Esteem workshop is a 13-part series and will continue to run every Monday from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. until September 29 with lunch provided for participants. Judy Cormier is the centre's academic advisor and has noticed the difference the program is making. "There is one lady who has attended every one and you can see her self confidence is growing. Even her physical demeanour is reflecting the growth of her emotional improvement. She is making a real effort to apply the skills learned and there is real improvement here," said Ms. Cormier. The Knowledge Empowers You centre, located across from Spirit Square, is a resource for people to gain access to learning. In partnership with the College of New Caledonia, The Key offers a variety of classes and workshops on a wide range of topics. The self-esteem workshop is one of many, and offers individual sessions each with a different focus. "The program is set up so that each module is self contained and can be beneficial in itself but they are even more beneficial as a complete program," said Ms. Cormier. Each week the workshop opens with a discussion about a particular topic such as managing emotions, balancing your life, principles of high performance and goal setting. A DVD series component walks participants through a course of self analysis learning. Individuals get their own module booklet to follow along with and through help of the discussions can fill out the take-charge-
Although the workshop has already been happening for a few weeks, anyone is welcome to join at any time. There are still seven workshops to choose from including the August 11 Worry Buster workshop. "How you handle worrying is a reflection of self esteem and this workshop will help develop skills on how
to better handle worries. Everyone worries so this one will be good for anyone. I'm definitely a worrier so it will be especially beneficial to me," said Ms. Cormier. Anyone interested in the Monday self esteem workshop or any other services offered at The KEY can drop in Monday, Wednesday and Friday anytime between 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
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WORKSHOP: Belinda Sam, 37, has learned a lot from the self analysis learning modules offered as a part of the self esteem workshop as a free service at The KEY.
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every Tuesday from 11.00am 1.00pm. All are welcome. This lunch is made possible through the generous giving of time and resources,by many people in the region, including The Roman Catholic Church, Camp Living Water, E-Free Church and many other individuals. We wish to thank all those who contribute their labour to this program as well as those who provide food and other necessities. We also run a small food bank on Tuesday morning, and are very thankful for all who contribute to this endeavor. For further information please call Gwen Andrews 567-6744. *** SErVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free lunch every Tues between 111pm with music and Prayer. Please come and join us. *** FIrEwEED ClOThES DrIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** auxIlIary TO STuarT lakE hOSPITaL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FOrT ST. JaMES PuBlIC lIBrary hOurS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NEChakO VallEy COMMuNITy SErVICES SOCIETy...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling
Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FOrT TraP aND haNDGuN CluB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250996-7728 (h) for more information. *** FOrT ST. JaMES SEarCh & rESCuE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members welcome. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.7269 *** MuSIC MakErS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. *** ThE ThrIFT STOrE... has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PuBlIC SErVICE aNNOuNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** aa MEETINGS...Thursdays at 8:00pm. United Church on 2nd Ave West. call 250-996-8290 for more information. *** FIrEwEED SaFE haVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 9968000. *** FOrT ST. JaMES ParENT aDVISOry...3rd Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at High School. ***
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P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639 LOCATION: Vanderhoof School Board Office POSITION: Payroll Clerk II HOURS OF WORK: 7 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $23.62 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement Preference will be given to qualified members of CUPE 4177 SUMMARY O performs a variety of duties pertaining to payroll DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES performs functions necessary to run payrolls, including editing and balancing batches, running payroll processing programs, updating payroll system history, balancing payroll to control figures, system backups and Electronic Funds Transfer O inputs and retrieves data including those related to new employees, changes in employee status, assignments O collects codes and ensures accuracy of timesheets and absentee reports and follows up on errors as required O maintains records/reports & makes necessary adjustments for vacation, sick leave, increments, absentees, WCB, etc. O assists in the development and maintenance of the general ledger codes and payroll systems as required O prepares payroll journal entries as necessary and processes retroactive pay when necessary O updates and maintains master files pertaining to payroll processing O answers inquiries from staff and the public by letter, e-mail, telephone or in person, and relays messages O answers queries and prepares reports as required by the management team O issues records of employment and termination documents as required O provides employment verifications as requested O performs all duties with a level of interpersonal skills appropriate to the position O maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard O
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) O certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) by the Canadian Payroll Assoc. and completion of a recognized 1 year accounting program O
EXPERIENCE two years’ current experience using a computerized payroll system (SDS or similar) O WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with Work Safe BC safety procedures O
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SKILLS & ABILITIES typing skills of 55 words per minute O proficiency and speed in the use of calculators and a good aptitude for figures O ability to understand and apply Revenue Canada regulations applicable to payroll situations, the Employment Standards Act, Superannuation Plans, Collective Agreements & the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act O ability to work with constant interruptions O ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines O ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods of sustained duration O excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing O ability to use independent judgement in selecting and interpreting information O ability to use tact and diplomacy when handling contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature, for the discussion and resolution of problems O ability to work as a team member to manage the total office workload and develop and streamline office procedures and take such training as is appropriate and available O demonstrated understanding of word processing, database management and spreadsheet programs (ie. Microsoft Office) O
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Making something happen in a community takes many people and many steps over a long period of time. When expanding a project, grant writing may be a small step, but in many cases, an essential part of the project's overall success, said Shauna Hesse, a grant writer in Fort St. James. "It is important for organizations to collaborate on community projects to open up funding opportunities. Fort St. James organizations are outstanding in this aspect," said Ms. Hesse. Employed by the District of Fort St. James and Northern Development Initiative Trust, Shauna Hesse spends approximately 15 hours a week helping non-profit organizations write proposals for grants. A congratulations from the city's economic developing officer, Emily Colombo, was extended to Ms. Hesse at the July council meeting for her outstanding work exceeding her position's minimum requirement of $250,000 in submitted grant applications for the year. As of last week she reached $356,332 and shows no signs of slowing down, said Ms. Colombo. "She has done an excellent job working with the community. She has an excellent batting average when it comes to approvals on grant applications she writes but she also works with organizations on making sure they are grant ready. There is a lot more than just writing the project, you need to report on it and that comes from a place of organizational management," said Ms. Colombo, whose job is to work with organizations on strategic planning which allows them to focus their efforts. Since starting in October 2012, Ms. Hesse has worked with 19 organizations that have submitted grant applications for projects, 14 of which have received funding thus far. Her total confirmed funding brought into Fort St. James for 2014 is $138,495. Some of her projects include the Court House Renovation project, Sports Equipment funding for
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COMMUNITY DRIVEN: Shauna Hesse is a grant writer in Fort St. James and has already gone above and beyond the call of duty for this year. She is a stay-at-home mom but loves her part time gig helping the community. Murray Ridge and the Curling Club, and the Trails Study and Housing Needs assessment. According to Ms. Hesse, the key to having a strong proposal is a clear mission and mandate. To be able to write constructively, she must not only have a great understanding of the groups background and vision of what they want, but why they way to accomplish it. It's also important that all the members of the group are on the same page, said Ms. Hesse. "Specifically the organizations board of directors. They are the ones responsible for allocating the money and reporting back once it's used," said Ms. Hesse. Since organizations typically look for
funding to put into a project months or years later, sometimes there are no immediate results because there is so much involved. That's why an organizationally led application is generally more successful then an individually led one, said Ms. Hesse. "When people have numbers they are an united body and you feel a sense of their energy. Their enthusiastic and how they express themselves transpires into me. I become more personally invested as a part of their team for a time and their energy translates into my writing," said Ms. Hesse. Peter Valk, chair of the Fort St. James co-op housing project, is currently working with Ms. Hesse.
"She's very enthusiastic and recognizes the need that people are trying to accomplish. Iv'e dealt with her through the Seniors Association as well and she is quite capable," said Mr. Valk. Ms. Hesse is a stay-at-home mom during the other 153 hours a week but the love for her work is obvious and shows through her dedication to community support. "I love working with people for the community and when you work with volunteers they are there because they care, not for the pay check. We all need to make a living but when you choose to do something above and beyond, that's why I enjoy what I do, working for the people I do," said Ms. Hesse.
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