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Vanderhoof wrestlers make finals “...first provincial champion since 1996..” Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Four wrestlers from Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS) have qualified for nationals. During the 50th annual BC Championship provincial tournament Feb. 27-28, Sarah Ebert won a silver in the girls 69 kg, Addison Miller-Gauthier won fourth in the girls 38 kg, Jesse Raymond won 4th in 78 kg, and Jennor Nohr won gold in the 90 kg. Nearly 80 schools were in attendance with 13 athletes from NVSS who competed in a variety of weight classes. NVSS saw top results from the four athletes who had top six finishes qualifying them for the national tournament in Fredericton April 8. Since Sarah already had a family vacation booked and Addison is too young, only Jesse and Jennor will move onto nationals next month, Travis Himmilright said, NVSS wrestling coach. “[Jennor] is the first provincial champion since 1996 and this is the top result for NVSS with four podium finishes,” Travis Himmilright, NVSS wrestling coach, said in an email interview. “The wrestling provincials are not separated by A, AA, AAA, AAAA Championships. To place 7th (mens) in the province is an achievement given we compete against, and beat, the largest schools in the province.” Overall the team placed seventh and sixth in aggregate (combined mens and women’s). NVSS is now the top placing team in the province from outside of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Next year the team will lose Jennor Nohr and Sarah Ebert as they will head off to University. Jennor has received interest from University of Alberta and University of Saskatchewan but hopes to attend Simon Fraser University and compete in the NCAA American Division 2, a tough squad to get onto, Himmilright said. NVSS wrestling athletes will continue to train through March and the two wrestlers going to nationals will be fund-raising over the next few weeks. Continued on page 2
BC Short Track Championship Full results on page 8 Photo by Rebecca Watson
SPEEDY: Ivan Legebokoff, 6, in the lead, followed by Leander Ebbott, 6, and Rylan Bennett, 7, during the BC Short Track Championship 2015 for north and central region Saturday, March 7 at the Vanderhoof arena.
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Express Nechako Valley wrestlers head to nationals Continued from front “The cost of nationals is quite a burden so anyone willing to sponsor these athletes would be very welcomed,� Himmilright said. The junior Vikes (elementary) program will start up again next October. This season nearly 40 kids came to NVSS to train each Wednesday. The high school program included over 25 athletes from Gr 7-12 and the NVSS team will likely be a force in wrestling for many years to come, Himmilright said. “The team has been performing very well all season. The podium finishers could not have had the successful season without the support of the team.  We had 13 NVSS wrestlers compete in the 50th Annual BC Championships, ten of which will be returning next year.  Thanks also to the terrific support and encouragement of the coaching staff, Jeff Verduzko and Sean Ebert as we are very proud of the team’s efforts and performance this season,� Himmilright said.
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PROUD MOMENT:(Back row) Jesse Raymond, Gr 11, Sarah Ebert, Gr 12, Addison Miller-Gauthier, Gr. 8, Jennor Nohr, gr 12 and (front row) Sean Ebert and Travis Himmilright.
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BRIEFLY Calling all chess players The Vanderhoof Chess Club would like to extended an invitation for folks of all ages to exercise their brains with the game of chess. From beginner to master, everyone is free to join the chess club Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Nechako Valley Secondary School library. It’s free to play and volunteers will be available to help beginners. The first play date is April 13, 2015. For further details contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail. com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS.
Arts festival The Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts is taking place from March 11-17 and wraps up with the Festival Concert on Mar. 22 at 2:30 p.m. All events take place at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church and everyone is invited to come out and support local talent. Vocal March 11, Speech Arts - March 13-14, and Piano - March 16-17. See www.musicfestivalweb/nechako for further details.
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WorkBC finds pre-teens careers Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Finding a career can be difficult especially if your ten years old. Which is why WorkBC created Find Your Fit, a traveling tour to help kids start to think about what career will suit them best. “The main thing is providing a hands-on introduction for kids to explore the careers in demand and careers that will become in demand over the next decade,” Tom Swiecicki, tour manager, said. The job fair held March 4 at Evelyn Dickson Elementary (EDS), hosted a number of interactive stations that highlighted high-in-demand jobs such as electrician, heavy equipment operator and truck driver to name a few. Nearly 450 Gr 5, 6 and 7 students from W.L. McLeod, EDS, Sinkutview, Mapes, Fraser Lake, and Nechako Valley, visited the tour to learn more about the predicted one million jobs that the province foresees opening in BC by 2022. “Our main goal is to make this information readily available so BC residents are first in line for these jobs,” Swiecicki said. A number of I-pad stations gave students access to career-finding websites including workbc.ca and careertrekbc.ca. CareerTrek features videos and interviews from people already working in industry. WorkBC features a number of career finding tools such as a BC job search and My Blueprint Builder, a guideline tool to create a step-by-step career timeline. “It will also help aid you in finding the right schools, financial aid if needed, the right vocational training and where to go,” Swiecicki said. WorkBC also has a Labour Market Navigator to search careers in demand in your area, and a Career Compass which asks the user a series of questions and provides potential suitable careers. “This is part of an ongoing initiative to cast as wide a net as possible to provide students with these kinds of opportunities,” Darren Carpenter, career and trades coordinator, said. “District wide we do interactive things like this at the high school level so providing the same on the elementary level is very exciting.” The tour began in October 2014 with the hopes of reaching as many communities as possible. The tour already came to Burns Lake but was asked to come back to Vanderhoof for it’s high educational value, Carpenter said. Anyone with an email can register on workbc.ca or visit the website for more information.
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ELECTRICIAN: Cale Totch, Eric Reine, Tal Rancier and Justice Prince play a game called Snaps. You must follow the blueprints like an electrician and when you complete the circuit correctly it does a function (light turns on or clapping sound).
KIDS: Darren Carpenter, SD91 career and trades program coordinator, speaks to a group of Gr 7’s at the Work BC Find Your Fit tour.
Grant writing workshop Facilitated by Dan Boudreau, NKDF Manager, a grant writing workshop will take place Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Vanderhoof Library. It’s free but there is limited seating. Call to register 250-567-4060. No experience needed. Bring your project ideas.
JOBS: Gr 7 students from Nechako Valley Secondary School walk throughout the Work BC Job fair interacting with various hands-on stations.
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Fashion show sends kids to Disney Rebecca Watson Omineca Express With summer quickly approaching people everywhere are getting into the shopping spirit. Especially Vanderhoof women as showcased at the California Dreamin’ A Night Of Fashion fashion show Friday, March 7. “Woooot,” screamed the crowd as the models marched out. Each year Richard Wruth, director of Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre and owner of California Dreamin’, hosts a fashion show for his store with all proceeds helping to fund a trip for the theatre kids. Last year they went to Disney Land’s Universal Studios and Sea World. This year their doing Knotts Berry and Six Flags. “Last year was one of the best trips I’ve gone on and most people can’t say that when your with 40 other people but we went there to learn and have fun. It was great,” Wruth said. “And this year were doing more workshops for acting, dance and a performance lab. It will basically help each individual actor be the best they can be but also teaches them how to be part of a group on stage.” Wruth has put on more than 15 fashion shows over the years, having done six in the last three. “The show we did at Christmas and this one have been two of the best shows we’ve had. We brought in wine for the women’s night and it was a very good show,” he said. This year’s play has 28 kids with 24 of them booked for Disney Land in July. In a normal year there are about 60 kids in theatre, but this year I just didn’t have time to Photo by Rebecca Watson run the second play, Richard said. All the clothes in the fashion show are taken directly MODELS: (Front) Chelsea Penner, Sheldon Brown, Maraya Cooper, Becca Rodts, (middle) Janine Peters, Devin Lytle, Amanda Vandolah, (back) Eric Lytle, Cody Schlamp, Shauna Kelly, Kaitlyn Penner, Tammy Stevenson and from Wruth’s store, California Dreamin’. Kailey Cooper.
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SUMMER DRESSES: Smiling big is Maraya Cooper, (middle) Kaitlyn Penner, and twirling is Chelsea Penner. FAMILY: Amanda Vandolah and Becca Rodts -models, Denise Rodts, Jennifer Wruth and Jodie Carlton -organizers of the California Dreamin’ Fashion Show.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN FRENCH IMMERSION Pre-registration for children who will be entering French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2015 will take place on March 23 – 27, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents requiring information regarding French Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1 AND/OR GENERAL REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IMPACTED BY THE VANDERHOOF RECONFIGURATION Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 23 – 27, 2015 at the times listed below. NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2015 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register. VANDERHOOF
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Reducing stigma from mental illness and getting the family support you need Column 7 - Final Column - by Dr. David Smith When a child or teenager is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer or organ failure, friends and neighbors often drop off casseroles or ask how they can help. The community rallies around the effected family to buoy them with support in their time of need. Not so —at least until now — when the diagnosis is a mental health issue. In fact, parents often say that their journey through the medical system, education, and social services, as well as society at large, with a child or youth with a mental health issue is one of the most lonely, isolating and emotionally difficult they have ever faced. “My daughter’s struggle with severe depression was more difficult for me than my husband’s sudden death,” said one mother, who is a family representative in the Interior’s Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative. “After he died, people brought food, came by to watch my kids, let me cry and talk. When my daughter got ill, people stayed far away, but I needed more support than ever.” Keli Anderson, co-founder of The F.O.R.C.E Society for Mental Health (Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality) knows that experience well. Her young son began showing behavioural problems and mental health issues 22 years ago at the age of 5, which turned out to be very early-onset bipolar disorder. Anderson felt shamed, blamed and completely on her own to navigate confusing and un-compassionate systems and an indifferent society. So the BC mother along with another mother facing the same challenges started The F.O.R.C.E. (forcesociety.com) to provide support, information, understanding and advocacy for families with children and youth with mental health issues. One of their popular and very helpful programs is the “Parent In Residence” and “Youth in Residence” positions in various regions, staffed by individuals with lived experience in child and youth mental health who help those just encountering the system, or any way along their journey. Thanks to the work of organizations like The F.O.R.C.E — which truly has become a force in BC for family support and advocacy — as well as the growth of other support organizations, families are no longer so alone. Youth and families are also front and centre in the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative, which started in the Interior a year ago and is now expanding to Vancouver Island. Jointly funded by the BC government and Doctors of BC, the Collaborative is bringing families and youth together with a wide array of BC mental health professionals, including clinicians from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, physicians, school counsellors, community agencies, the RCMP and more. Together the more than 200 The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com
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members of the Collaborative are working to improve timely access and integration of child and youth mental health services in the province by working on local action teams in various communities, and finding solutions to system barriers through Working Groups. This series of seven columns is part of the work to improve mental health awareness and reduce barriers to care. Fortunately, the unnecessary stigma that has surrounded mental illness for decades is finally beginning to lessen. An increasing number of articulate, compassionate and public individuals are coming forward to tell their personal stories of life with a mental illness. Public individuals like Olympic athlete Clara Hughes, CBC radio host Sheilagh Rogers, actress Catherine Zeta Jones, and comedian Robin Williams have all raised awareness and understanding, and reduced stigma to unprecedented levels. Youth, too, are coming forward in schools and communities to share their experiences and help others make the path less isolating. This growing openness and recognition is helping all of us understand that mental illness touches us all and that fostering mental wellness is a task for every one of us.
The Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative has received funding through to 2016 and is determined to make the experience for youth and families much more timely, efficient, effective and less isolating. While we still have a ways to go, with increased education and awareness, better integration of services, more family support and advocacy, as well as reduced levels of stigma, the future is growing ever brighter for children, youth and families experiencing mental health issues. Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC.
Things to look forward to Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed the number of community events have consistently been growing. Although we won’t see much more of outdoor skiing and skating due to warmer weather (in which I hope stays) I look forward to spring time and all the community projects that come with it - team roping, ATV’ing, hiking, swimming, fishing. Speaking of fish, the sturgeon at the White Sturgeon Conservation Centre will be released back into the Nechako in a few more weeks, and because of the Nechako Environmental Water Stewardship Society
(NEWSS) and their work re-routing Murray Creek, those little guys will surley grow up big and strong. Soon the community garden will re-open and I have a feeling we can expect some exciting new changes. Can’t forget about soccer, my favourite sport, which season should be starting soon. Too bad there’s no adult league in Vanderhoof. Although, there are plenty of running clubs, biking trails, yoga, Cross Fit, dance classes and dog parks to fulfil residents needs. Once all the snow melts, the gym at Riverside Park will once again be used to rid the winter blues (I saw it last year). Let’s just hope all the dog poop melts away too. What are you looking forward to? Let us know at newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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BC Short Track Championship Results Provincial Results (Saturday) T2T Female 14: Renee Kalkman, Fort Saint John, Gold. Jessie Lee, Port Coquitlam, Silver Holly Antifay, Kamloops, Silver (Tie) Eryn Stickel, Fort Saint John, Iron (Fourth) Emily Prestmo, Nechako Lakes, Fifth T2T Female 13 Janie Green, Ridge Meadows, Gold Annabel Johnson, Matsqui, Silver Sylvia Masich, Prince George, Bronze Robyn Barwise, Mackenzie, Iron Morgon Aucoin, Prince George, Fifth Zoe Batson, Vancouver, Sixth T2T Female 11 Martina Antifay, Kamloops, Gold Elle Bush, Langley, Silver Annabelle Green, Ridge Meadows, Bronze Michelle Kalkman, Fort Saint John, Iron Laura Hall, Vernon, Fifth Brooke Braun, Fort Saint John, Sixth Nicole Mcbride, Nechako Lakes, Seventh Alexis seely, Nechako Lakes, Eighth T2T Female 12 Eunseo Kim, Matsqui, Gold Sherilyn Chung, Port Coquitlam, Silver Yuna Lovell, Fort Saint John, Bronze Samantha Spencer, Port Coquitlam, Iron Amanda Mitchell, Fort Saint John, Fifth Ainsley Spencer, Port Coquitlam, Sixth
T2T Male 15 Steven Lim, Port Coquitlam, Gold Matthew Ebert, Nechako Lakes, Silver Mike Shi, Richmond Meadows, Bronze T2T Male 14 Ciaran Scott, Port Coquitlam, Gold T2T Male 13 Tim Song, Ridge Meadows, Gold Eric Orlowsky, Prince George, Silver Marshall Shupe, Ridge Meadows, Bronze Tahlon Flamma, Ridge Meadows, Iron Bryan Leon, Burnaby, Fifth Connor Ebert, Nechako Lakes, Sixth T2T Male 12 Keanan St. Rose, Prince George, Gold Lukas MacDonald, Vancouver, Silver Joshua Telizyn, Fort Saint John, Bronze Max Schoenville, Prince George, Iron Sammy Batson, Vancouver, Fifth Owen MacDonald, Prince George, Sixth Logan Sewell, Nechako Lakes, Seventh Craig Miller, Prince George, Eighth Mattias Isobe, Vernon, Ninth
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Shop Local When you do your shopping right here in Vanderhoof, you’ll do more than find great products. By supporting local businesses with your shopping dollars, you’re supporting our local economy as well, and that’s good for everyone. You can’t beat the convenience of shopping right here in Vanderhoof. Plus, you’ll enjoy the friendly, personalized service of merchants who truly appreciate your business. So this year check out the merchandise offerings right here at home – you’ll be glad you did!
The many benefits of buying locally Buying locally is a great way for consumers to find the products and services they’re looking for and help their local economy along the way. The small businesses in your community may be owned by your next door neighbor, who relies on his or her fellow townspeople to keep the business going strong. Buying locally is not only beneficial for local business owners, but buying locally benefits consumers and members of the community in a number of ways. * Buying locally creates jobs. The number of unemployed men and women has gradually declined in recent years, but those figures are sƟll high in many communiƟes. Buying locally creates jobs in your community, potenƟally creaƟng a job for you or a friend or family member. * Buying locally helps the environment. Buying within your community reduces the amount of fuel you’re likely to use for a weekend shopping trip while also reducing polluƟon. In addiƟon, many local store owners use local materials and ingredients, reducing the amount of fuel
consumed to get products into the store. * Buying locally creates a more closely knit community. Juggling a career and a family can make it hard for men and women to get to know their neighbors and other members of their community. Buying locally is an opportunity to strengthen that bond with your neighbors, creaƟng a close knit community in which residents may feel safer and more comfortable. * Buying locally
is more convenient. Convenience is paramount to many consumers, and buying locally saves both Ɵme and money. Driving to a faraway mall or shopping center or paying costly online shipping fees is not nearly as quick or convenient as shopping within your community, where you can purchase and take home items on the same day without using a full tank of gas or paying for shipping. * Buying locally benefits your local
economy. A study found that of every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remained in the local economy, while only $43 of every $100 spent at chain stores remained in the local economy. That’s a significant boost to your local economy, and all it requires is shopping at local retailers. The reasons for shopping locally are many. In addiƟon to helping local business owners, consumers who shop locally are also helping themselves.
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HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO
The 37 annual Nechako Valley Speech, Arts and Music Festival is now underway. Taking place in Vanderhoof from March 11- 17, performers from around the Nechako Lakes will take part in this year’s festivities. Piano, voice and speech performances will be judged by three credited adjudicators, Leon Potter (speech) Leanne Regehr (piano) and Kevin Zakresky (voice). Vocalists will go first on March 11 at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church (EMC) starting at 9:30 a.m. and again starting at 1 p.m. A Vocalist workshop will take place in the NVSS band room from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and vocalist will again sing at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at EMC. Speech arts will start Friday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. at EMC and a speech workshop will take place Saturday March 14 at 9:30 a.m at EMC. Piano performances start Monday, March 16 at 9 a.m. at EMC and again at 3:30 p.m. A piano workshop will be hosted Tuesday, March 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at EMC with more performances throughout the day. For full timed schedules visit www.http://www.musicfestivalweb.com/ nechako/program.aspx and click program.
Yoga and Health There are many great holistic therapies available in Vanderhoof. And holistic therapies offer great benefits! Let’s focus our article today on Yoga. Did you know there are various types of yoga? Some work on core strength, others focus on meditations, relaxation, endurance, strengthening muscles and even weight loss. Often yoga brings a mindfulness to ones breathing. Breathing well is vital to good health. Breathing can help you relax, and keeps you centered during those difficult postures. Generally Yoga is great to work on flexibility which stretches and strengthens your muscles. For Strength yoga is very physical and can be hard to endure, but the rewards are priceless. Not into working hard? There are some more gradual and easier types of yoga, just don’t expect results to be as quick, though you may see some benefits to endurance. Strengthening yoga works on muscle tone. Yoga and Posture: work on your muscles, and your flexibility better posture would follow, it should become easier to stand tall, keep your back straight, and sit not slouch. What about some other body benefits? How does lower blood pressure? Lower cholesterol? Better immune system? So how about checking out what Vanderhoof has to offer and try a night out!
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NEWS Adjudicator Biography’s Interviewed by Rebecca Watson Leon Potter: Speech Adjudicator for the Performing Arts Festival Leon has worked in theatre and film for more than 25 years having done classic and contemporary plays and numerous independent films. He is a professional actor in the Leon Potter Canadian Actors Equity Association (CAEA) and began working as a director in 1994 leading The Looking Glass Theatre in Vancouver and Blue Peanut Productions. He completed his training at the UK’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and Kings College, London with an M.A. in directing. Over the years Leon has worked in London, New York, Vancouver and Nanaimo and is now a director and professor at Vancouver Island University where he teaches in the theatre department. Although Leon has never been to Vanderhoof he has adjudicated around the province including the BC provincial festival two years ago in Chilliwack and for festivals in Kamloops and Vancouver Island. When judging the speech arts he looks for the person’s ability to tell a story and to find a way Kevin Zakresky: Vocalist Adjudicator for the Performing Arts Festival Kevin is the musical director of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra since 2002 and conductor of the Pacifica Singers. He attended UBC and Yale where he completed his doctorate in Choral Conducting in spring 2012 and is now the head of the voice department at the Vancouver Symphony School of Music and founding director of Orpheum Voices, a festival chorus based in Vancouver. He taught conducting at the School for Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University, and recently made a CBC broadcast debut conducting Monteverdi with the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra. Although this will be his first time adjudicating in Vanderhoof he has been to the community many times since he grew up in Prince George. “I would not be what I am today if I grew up in a bigger centre. I got to thrive in the arts and music and people here give you a chance, one I might not have got if I grew up in Vancouver (the place he now lives),” he said. What Kevin looks for in a great performance is enthusiasm and a love of music and performing. Leanne Regehr: Piano adjudicator for the performing arts festival Leanne has played piano since she was three and has been an adjudicator at festivals for the last 14 years. She has a master of music degree from the University of Alberta and Leanne Regehr explored further studies at the Banff school of fine arts, the University Mozarteum in Salzburg and the Aspen Music Festival and recently completed her doctor of music in piano performance from Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois. She currently works as a freelance musician working for a variety of institutions and organizations such as a pianist for the Edmonton Opera and Richard Eaton Singers. She also teaches at the University of Alberta and The King’s College in Edmonton where she plays with the Edmonton Symphony as an orchestral pianist, and collaborate with other musicians on recitals and concerts. One of the most unique projects she was recently involved with was playing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra on a live soundtrack record-
behind the words. “I look for the way they make the words personal,” he said. Leon got his first taste of theatre when he was 16 being dragged to his first high school production by a friend, he said. “I got picked for a role and was hooked. I’ve never had another job since, I’ve always been in theatre,” he said. When asked about what he would say to those looking to get involved in theatre, he said “Make sure your passionate about it. Make sure its something you really want to do. Don’t go into it willy nilly and never ever give up. It’s a hugely competitive industry.” Leon showed his enthusiasm about his visit to Vanderhoof having never come to the community before. “It’s a blast visiting different communities and by adjudicating I’ve gotten to know this province better then I ever thought I could. I am absolutely looking forward to coming to Vanderhoof.” he said. Leon will be adjudicating for the speech portion of the Performing Arts Festival March 13-14. “Those are the types of things I like to support and see everywhere I go,” he said. Kevin has adjudicated in Fort St. John, Prince George, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Chilliwack, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terrace, Nanaimo and Calgary to name a few Kevin Zakresky places. Typically he goes to about four or five festivals each year. “It’s nice to get out and meet new people through the province, especially in Northern BC because we are their symphony,” he said. Kevin has already taken a glance at the pieces everyone is singing and is excited about the choices. “It looks like it’s a really thriving vocal community and that’s nice, because your promised to be entertained and meet some vibrant young people.” Kevin will be adjudicating for the vocalist portion of the Performing Arts Festival Wednesday, March 11. ing for a documentary film, called The Great Human Odyssey, that aired on CBC’s The Nature of Things in February, and will eventually air on PBS around the world. “Of course I encourage my students to develop their sight-reading skills, and this was one of those situations where the ability to sight-read was a must - we did not see the music until the first rehearsal when we began recording immediately,” she said in an email interview. Having recently adjudicated at the Coquitlam Music Festival, Leanne has also done the Contemporary Showcase festival in Edmonton, Alberta, as well as other Alberta Festivals that include Drayton Valley, St. Albert, Calgary APTA Festival, and Grande Prairie. “I usually adjudicate junior, intermediate or senior piano classes, but have also done some choral and vocal adjudicating,” she said. This will be the first time Leanne adjudicates for the festival in Vanderhoof and looks forward to hearing all of the young pianists. “There are always moments of beautiful musicmaking, moments of sheer cuteness with some of the little ones, and I enjoy discovering each individual personality through their music,” she said. Leanne will be adjudicating for the piano portion of the Performing Arts Festival March 16 -17.
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At a glance: Performers Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Sarah Thiessen, 9, will be playing piano and is going to be performing two poems. She has performed in front of a crowd before but said she can still be a bit nervous. “Im kinda nervous because I’m in front of lots of people but it’s still really fun,” she said. Sarah will perform the poem Sick, by memory, and her and Claire Yoder will be reading another poem together, called The Spider and The Fly. “If theres two people its not as scary,” she said. On piano Sarah will play Calico Cat, Starlight Star Bright and Playful Puppy. Last year she performed in the Arts Festival and won a speech award. This year she is excited to hopefully win again. Josiah Thiessen, 11, is going to be playing
SONAR, apping the stigma Omineca Express Rebecca Watson Fort St. James — Students at Fort St. James Secondary School (FSJSS) have invented an innovative way to address stigma on mental health. The Social Networking App for Resilience, or SONAR, is an interactive website and app meant to engage young people to learn more about depression, anxiety, substance abuse or any other mental health problems. The idea came into fruition last year after an UNBC practicum student visited FSJSS and organized a group to study mental health. Thus the SONAR team was born. “We want to change the views Fort St. James youth have on mental health,” Raylene Erickson,17, said, lead SONAR member. In Canada approximately one in four youth experience mental health. In Fort St. James, more than half the youth who completed a recent SONAR survey met the criteria of having significant mental health problems. Over the past year, ten youth collaborators from the community worked closely to determine the main issues affecting Fort St. James youth. They concluded the three top reasons are substance abuse, racism and bullying. They also found a lack of opportunity for peers and adults to connect in meaningful ways. “The SONAR website is intended to facilitate youth engagement and participation in the community. With SONAR people can log on and find out what’s happening in the community, positive places to hang out and it even has a calendar of upcoming events,” Jhenipher Bridgeman said, SONAR teacher liaison and at-risk youth worker at FSJSS. This past January, Erickson and Bridgeman attended the Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit in Vancouver after SONAR was nominated for the Every Day Champion of Wellness Award. Although the group did not win, the two ladies brought back with them many ways to engage the community further. With help from grant writer Shauna Hesse, SONAR is hopeful to receive funding and together with the Theatre Northwest Music Makers and Nechako Valley Arts Council, put on a play with a mental health focus. It will be a theatre production for the community to see and will possibly travel to other schools, Bridgeman said. “Moving forward we will also be doing an assembly to let everyone know about these resources and will be creating a mental health board in the school,” she said. For more information visit sonaryouth.com
Jolly Marchers and Brown Bag Boogie on Piano. He will also be performing a poem called The Listeners. He performed in last year’s festival and for a couple of years him and his younger siblings Samuel Thiessen, 8, and Sarah Thiessen, 9, performed a poem at a festival in Terrace in which all three of them won a cash award. “Last year was my first year doing piano in a festival but I like it. It’s fun to be able to present a piece, something you’ve practised really hard, and after your done they tell you whats good and what you can work on,” he said. Penelope Roberge, 9, will be playing three songs from the suzuki piano repertoire, Little Playmates, Chant Arabe and Go tell Aunt Rhody. She played in the festival last year and received a certificate of participation. “I like Submitted photo playing different songs and all the sounds that the Family: Josiah Thiessen, 11, Sarah Thiessen, 9, and Samuel Thiessen. piano makes,” she said.
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CNC offered a funded 15-week program to 10 students who received various certificates for pipe fitting. The course was sponsored by oil companies and tickets are interprovincial. “Its opened so many more doors for me,” James Carrie, 23, (graduate in middle) said. Photo by Rebecca Watson
PIPE FITTERS: The CNC Pipeline course had 10 graduates this past week. (left to right) Elliott William, Dallas John, Garry George, Richard Thomas, James Carrie, Lester John, William Webster, Domanic Hawley, Michael George, missing from picture - Trevor Patrick.
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IDIDALAP4CANCER... is set to go on June 19/15 ............. start getting your teams ready for another fabulous fundraiser!! *** THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS...is taking place from Mar.11-17 and wraps up with the Festival Concert on Mar. 22 @ 2:30. All events take place at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church and everyone is invited to come out and support local talent. VocalMar. 11, Speech Arts-Mar. 13-14, and Piano-Mar. 16-17. See www. musicfestivalweb/nechako for further details. *** NEW! THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB...Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday (except Stat holidays) 6:307:30pm at the NVSS Library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Volunteers will be available to help beginners. Our first date is April 13th, 2015. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail.com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for chess club and/ or tournament. *** GOSPEL MEETINGS...each Sunday until March 29th, 2015 in the Vanderhoof Public Library from 2pm to 3pm. *** ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! Online registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** 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
Skaters at the BC Short Track Championships 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 midJune. 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. Phone 250-567-8587. For more information contact 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 Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** 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 Kaytee Drinkwater at 250996-1702, 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 @ 5674828.
*** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Kaytee Drinkwater at 250996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** 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 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** 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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Reservoir Elevation: 851.33m
(2793.07 ft.) SLS Discharge: 45.04 m3/s Snow pack: 109% long term average Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s The overall snow pack has decreased over the past month while inflow to the reservoir has remained higher than normal and the probability of a bank full level flow in the Nechako River remains low. An assessment of ice stability on the Nechako River will be conducted in the next week to inform flow management decisions over the next month. Additional increases to Skins Lake Spillway are not expected until April unless snow pack and/or inflow to the Nechako Reservoir rise significantly. Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.
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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Request For Quotations
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The District of Vanderhoof invites Quotations for: Janitorial Services: Municipal Office, Public Library, Courthouse, Public Works Yard, Fire Hall, Sportsfield Washroom Complex (Stewart Street East) Quotation Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 This Request for Quotations is scheduled to close: Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. local time Closing Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015 Address:
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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639
STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2015 until August 28, 2015 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.95 per hour. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: r enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September r previous eZperience relevant to the position required would be an asset r competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position r valid Class 5, BC Driveros License, unrestricted is desirable r an eZemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driveros abstract r the ability to perform physically demanding Lob duties r a current 9HM+S certiƂcate A complete Lob description is available on our website www.sd91.bc.ca. 2lease note: +ncumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualiƂed to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration 1fƂce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 25, 2015 to: Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Quotations will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the reference number and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Quotations received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations. The lowest or any Quotation may not necessarily be accepted.
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639
LIMITED DURATION LABOURER - VANDERHOOF MAINTENANCE DEPT. POSTING NO. 273E HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: May 1, 2015 – August 28, 2015 RATE OF PAY: $19.53 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Labourer in the Vanderhoof Area. This individual would perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, alteration and construction of District buildings, grounds and equipment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria: KNOWLEDGE r completion of )rade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) r valid Class 5, $.C. Driveros License with an eZemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driveros abstract EXPERIENCE r three months of previous relevant eZperience r 9*M+S CertiƂcate and familiarity with 9ork Safe $C (9C$) safety procedures SKILLS & ABILITIES r competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position r ability to use courtesy and tact in obtaining and or handing out data or information r ability to work in accordance with established procedures r physical capability to perform the Lob duties 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 by: Lynn Maksymchak School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, give a loved one the beneÀt of the doubt before jumping to conclusions. This beloved conÀdante deserves your trust and ardent support.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Avoid taking a big Ànancial risk this week, Sagittarius. Hold on tight to your money and resist the temptation to spend any money for the time being.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect some powerful emotions to surface when you meet a new person this week. You may be immediately drawn to this individual, so embrace the attraction.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, pressure to complete an important project will Ànd its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the week starts off on a bumpy note but quickly turns itself around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face and be ready to make the most of the weekend. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some long weeks have left you physically and emotionally wiped out. Take some time out for yourself in the coming days and resist the urge to jump back into the fray too quickly. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A romance at work begins to heat up, Leo. This may be the perfect opportunity to Ànd your match. Just don’t let feelings get in the way of productivity.
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a difÀcult decision to make, but forge ahead with what you think is best. Keep a level head and weigh all of the consequences of your decision.
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