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CNC president voices one-college model restructuring The school’s $2.8 million deficit demands cut backs, layoffs and standardization Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Layoff notices have been issued to a number of College of New Caledonia (CNC) employees due to a growing $2.8 million deficit. During a public meeting at the Vanderhoof campus on April 1, CNC president Henry Reiser said the notices will not come into effect until July 31, adding people may, in fact, not be laid off. However, Reiser made it clear that job cuts were inevitable. “But let’s be frank, there will be job losses. The only way to meet the target of 10 per cent operational funding is vertical cuts. Since 2007, $12 million has been
removed from the base budget… were at a point [that] there’s nothing left,” Reiser said. Each year the college board is required to approve a balanced budget. Since 2008-2009, the college has had to find roughly $12.5 million in additional revenues or reductions in expenses to continually achieve a balanced budget. For the fiscal year 20152016, a combination of expense reductions and revenue increases totalling $2.8 million is required to achieve the required balanced operating budget. When CNC hired Reiser nearly a year ago, he implemented a one-college model standardizing programming and administration at all six campuses includ-
ing Fort St. James, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George and Quesnel. The reason for the implementation of the new model, Reiser said, is to ensure all students receive the same experience and to save money. “Convocation for example is different at every school so standardizing will ensure students are getting the same experience at each campus,” Reiser said. A cost recovery program will start to contribute 15 per cent of total revenue toward college overhead including costs such as student services, human resources and payroll, maintaining buildings and equipment and paying vendors for their services. Continued on page 2
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PUBLIC HEARING: CNC president Henry Reiser answers questions about the College’s debt problems at the Vanderhoof Campus April 1.
Binche finalizes separation from Tl’azt’en Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The Binche First Nation is demanding self-determination and a split from the Tl’azt’en First Nation. Joshau Hallman, chair of the Binche Operations Committee said the band, located north of Fort St. James, wants to go in its own way. “Right now our direction is being controlled by Tl’azt’en Nation but Binche wants to drive their own steering wheel and
take on direction of their own values and principles,which right now we’re following someone else’s,” Hallman said. Binche, Tache, Dzit’ainli and Yekooche First Nations were amalgamated in 1959 as the Stewart Trembleur Band. Yekooche was the first to de-amalgamate in the ‘90s and have since been on their own. The Stewart Trembleur Band later changed the name to Tl’azt’en Nation which consists of the three small First Nation communities (Binche, Tache and Dzit’ainli,
a.k.a. Middle River). Binche First Nation first talked about separating from Tl’azt’en in 2011 and has since passed a resolution to become independent. Binche and Tl’azt’en are now working on finalizing the terms-of-division needed to split all assets, liabilities and reserve lands, Hallman said. “We’re coming into the third step out of four. We’ve submitted the negotiated termsof-division agreement to the Aboriginal Affairs of Northern Development of Canada (AANDC) BC region who have reviewed
the terms and have gotten back with legal formatting suggestions. If we get our termsof-division reformatted and that satisfies the federal government and it doesn’t need to be amended, we expect to have the deamalgamation within a year,” Hallman said. Tl’azt’en First Nation is comprised of seven councillors and one chief. Tache has four councillors, Binche has two and Dzit’ainli with one. This means Tache First Nation has majority of control over Tl’azt’en and any funding the band receives. Continued on page 3
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CNC ANNOUNCMENT: A crowd of people from Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake filled the conference room at the Vanderhoof CNC campus to hear what CNC president Henry Reiser had to say about the upcoming layoffs and programing cuts due to the college’s financial issues.
CNC president voices one-college model restructuring... Continued from front Reiser noted in his initial summary that the current Vanderhoof campus costs CNC too much but the school will stay open while the college searches for a new location. Three new regional principals will take over in MacKenzie, Quesnel and Nechako Lakes instead of the current four regional directors. The new principals will be responsible for regional planning, community liaison, labour market development and planning and campus and regional service operations. They will work with the dean of trades and plan for five years to rotate trades through CNC, Reiser said. “We can not run a section that’s under-subscribed. We have a metric that we must meet.
It’s a 97.5 per cent completion rate or we are penalized for that module. For trades it’s 87.5. If you don’t reach that target you’re penalized again so we have to be very judicious,” he said. Emily Colombo, economic development officer in Fort St. James, asked at the meeting how community values will be kept intact if the principal doesn’t live in the community. Reiser reiterated each campus will still have a supervisor on staff and that this transition is all about saving money. “It will say in their job description how much time needs to be spent in each community [so it’s fair],” Reiser said. The college plans to implement video conferencing with Applied Business Technology (ABT) courses with the ultimate goal of students being able to take the course wherever they are. The same will apply for certain trades that allow students to do their work on simulators. The hope is by September 2016 to have “smart classrooms” in Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Burns Lake and, to a lesser degree, Mackenzie, Reiser said. “Through the Distance Delivery Initiative, apprenticeships won’t have to leave their place of work and spend one day a week studying. [We want to] to reduce costs of delivery and increase students in a section so the institution will become more sustainable,” Reiser said. The CNC president also touched on what will happen to the family services curriculum at the campuses. The plan is to phase them out after the completion of the current term, he said. “CNC is not in the business of family services and those services should We will be making electrical system improvements in your area. To ensure the be transitioned back into the community where they belong,” Reiser said. The retired chair of the Vanderhoof Library Board, Donna Klingspohn, safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for shared a statistic at the meeting from UNBC. approximately six hours. “The Omineca region has the lowest literacy level in the province,” she said. “We’ve worked hard to raise the literacy level here and if they make deWhere: All of Fort St James, Nak’azdli and Tl’azt’en cisions solely based on saving dollars they may be cutting programs that are vital to promoting literacy in this region. I just hope they are putting some When: Sunday, April 26 science behind it,” she said. Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen said some occupational therapy Time: 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. instructors received layoff notices but the program last year was funded by To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please School District 91 and Nechako Valley Community Services. “What’s so hard is CNC asked to be the glue for the community and turn off all lights, electrical heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics. we’re part of it and we’ve embraced it and now to have the college — withWe are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore power as soon as we can. out consultation — give layoff notices to integral members … we feel jolted. The money is there from the school and community services so I ask why,” Visit bchydro.com/outages or call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) he said. Reiser replied, “ We can’t afford to do this … that’s not our business … for more information. it’s Northern Health and Elizabeth Fry’s.” In the future CNC also plans to move to a performance-based budget so those who perform well will be funded well and those who perform poorly will receive less funding. Reiser said there is a good chance of a re-occurring deficit if something is not done now. “We’re trying to work it down but … it’s a challenge. We have demands we want to meet but it’s difficult without money,” Reiser said. 4536
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Binche finalizes separation from Tl’azt’en Continued from front A benefit of having the communities together is one administration cost for all. However, should the Binche separate, they will have to pay for their own administration costs such as public works, education and health, Ron Winser, executive director of Tl’azt’en Nation said. “Once Binche takes their population [out], Tl’azt’en Nation numbers per capita will decrease and Tl’azt’en will then receive less funding, but it will balance out. We’ll receive less funding but we will have to provide less services to a smaller population. [Binche will] gain their sovereignty
but the people they put into positions will have to wear more hats,” Winser said. A Binche and Tl’azt’en separation committee have worked together to negotiate terms-of-division but, now two things need to happen, Tl’azt’en First Nation Chief Justa Monk said. “Finalizing of assets and a referendum for both Tache and Binche. Then we wait to hear the decision from the ministry,” he said. “As far as I’m concerned it’s not a done deal yet.” However, the Binche has already begun to prepare for separation and is in the midst of establishing their
leadership code (government structure and elections). They have started putting financial and human resource policies into place, engaging with the membership on these topics to make sure they’re ready for the day the separation happens, Hallman said. “That way were not rushing into quick decisions that could turn into bad decisions. The exciting part is everything we do here at Binche is new, so if there’s an old practice we can change it to a new one that works in the best interest of the people and nation itself,” Hallman said. A youth council has been established at Binche to engage the
community and to allow youth to be involved in the changes. One youth representative will be given a seat on the official Binche council once established. The First Nation is also in the works of streamlining their housing department, changing policy to be more of a standalone entity, Hallman said. “We did have a large deficit in housing here with people not paying rent but within the past six months we were successful to get every house to pay rent and pay down our deficit. It’s the first time this has happened and everyone’s on board,” Hallman said.
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The 37th annual Wild Goose Chase Fun Run is set for May 3 with 3.5km & 8 km jog/ run or a 5km walk only. Forms are available at Woody’s Bakery. There will be $2500 in prizes this year. Call Brian Nemethy 250-567-5324 for more information.
Vanderhoof Running club The Vanderhoof Masters Running Club (MRC) starts at NEchako Valley Secondary School at the front doors on Tuesdays at 5:50 pm to 7pm Rain, snow, hail, and sun they are always on the run. Photo submitted Contact Brian NeYOUTH COUNCIL: Left to Right- Molina Cameron (Youth Leader), Darion Alexis, Deveron Anatole, Jesse Hallman, Koby Hallman, Maria Felix, methy 250-567-5324 for and Jessica Erickson (Youth Leader). Missing from picture-Dylan Monk more information.
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Fraser Lake running club Fraser Lake will have a free 10-week safe running program starting April 15. The group will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. at Lakeview Bible Chapel parking lot. Strollers and everyone welcome. Wear comfy clothes and good running shoes. For more information contact Amber Carter, recreation director, at 250-699-6257 or 250699-1065.
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CONFERENCE: The annual members meeting took place on March 28, 2015 at the Music Makers Hall in Fort St. James and saw around 80 Binche members from Fort St. James, Prince George, Vanderhoof and Binche attend.
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ICBC’s Jammin’ 4 Jay tour visits Vanderhoof Greg Drew talks to high schoolers about the dangers of speeding and how it impacts us all Rebecca Watson Omineca Express It takes seconds of distractive driving to kill yourself and/or others. This is the message Greg Drew has been drilling into high schoolers across the country. “Kids think they have superman syndrome, ‘It’s not going to happen to me’. They think there are no consequences but my message is look in the mirror and be a RATT, a responsible adult thinking teenager, and rat yourself out,” preached Drew at the Vanderhoof presentation March 27. ICBC picked up Drew for their 2015 BC tour which made stops at Nechako Valley Secondary in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Secondary Friday, March 27. He tells the story of how his son Jason Drew died at the age of 17 due to injuries from an accident caused by speeding and distractive driving. His son’s crushed car accompanies Drew to each
school so students can grasp the brutality of the accident. Jason’s shoes still crammed underneath the gas pedals. “He was 6’5, 225 pounds and was trapped in the car for an hour and a half before help came,” Drew said as he talked about the challenges living in northern communities. “If a tree falls in the middle of the forest with none around, none hears it. Same thing with an accident on a back road.” Drew’s unorthodox approach, tough love attitude and humorous perspective on life engaged students to listen to how his son’s death has affected him and his family. “It’s these things right here that are your demise,” Drew said holding up a cellphone. “Distractive driving is a number one killer. You have to know how important your are right now. Put it away or turn it off because that text could be your last.” For more information visit www.jammin4jay. com
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Don’t touch your face When we talk about limiting the ability of germs to spread, the biggest way any germ spreads is through contact, and the best way for them to get into your body , is your eyes, nose, mouth because they are the most ‘open’ to our surrounding environment. Your mouth is open directly to the outside environment, aside from eating clean food, it’s suggested that you breathe through your nose rather than your mouth to limit exposure. Your nose inhales the air that may be full of germs, and those nose hairs everyone... yes EVERYONE has…. You should be proud of those bad boys; they filter those germs and prevent them from getting into the body like the bouncer at a boy band concert. (Snot is the people who get thrown out of the concert) Your eyes aside from being the window to your soul, are also the gateway of mucous infiltration, tears help lubricate the eyes and keep them from getting dry, dry eyes are irritated eyes and itchy eyes… what do you want to do when you itch... scratch, with what... hands… whats the most contaminated part of your body? You guessed it hands… So not touching your face is one of the best ways not to make yourself sick. Keeping your nose as clear as possible, good oral hygiene and taking care of those eyes will provide one more barrier to protect you against those germs. Stay tuned next week for how to take care of those hands.
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RAISING HANDS: Students at Nechako Valley Secondary School participate in Greg Drew’s presentation about distractive driving answering ‘who here has a cell phone’.
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Vanderhoof skateboard park update Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Skateboard and BMX enthusiasts met at the District of Vanderhoof (DOV) Wednesday, March 25 to discuss the next steps in bringing a skate park to Vanderhoof. Orlanthia Habsburg has thus far led the group of skaters as a passionate mother who said she will not stop until it’s done. “I’m on a mission to make a skate park happen before the pool, I just need a few more people to help me. People are always coming to me with ideas but I need people to take individual roles,” she said. A skateboard park society is now in the midst with help from the DOV who has agreed to partner with the group. Habsburg is currently looking for people to fill the roles of society chair, secretary treasurer, designer, fundraiser, community support person and youth representatives. Skatepark DOV liaisons Steve Little and Ken Young both said council supports the idea but wants to make sure the kids have a say in the design. Habsburg brought up at the meeting that Fraser Lake never had a say in the park and that the Village paid for the person to design and build it. Councillor Young suggested projects that work the best have input from the community. Although the DOV would hire a professional designer, it’s essential to have youth and community members be part of the design, Young said. “And once you have the designer picked and size you need, then you have [the society] run the meeting and bring
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all the suggestions,” councillor Little said. The DOV plans to work with Habsburg and anyone else interested to see that funding is acquired for a designer and an official society be established. Michael Arnett is a business owner and parent present at the meeting and said he would really like to see a skatepark be built. “I see so many skateboarders and bikers at lunch with police saying ‘you can’t bike there’, well, where can they bike,” he
said. The DOV will meet again with Habsburg next month. Anyone with suggestions or interested in filling a role can contact Orlanthia Habsburg at zenazad@telus. net or visit Vanderhoof Skate and BMX Park Facebook page. “Now is the time people need to step up and get involved,” Young said. “Steve and I both want to see this happen. We have momentum right now, there’s lots going on with the pool but I believe this can sneak in.”
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Reasons to keep the dental program Dear Editor, It seems very ironic that I am writing this letter. My daughter told me about the possible suspension of the dental programs at CNC. I am writing this letter on behalf of parents in Prince George in light of this news. Twenty years ago my daughter was accepted to CNC to take the dental hygiene program. She was very excited, as this was a dream of hers that she had been working towards for many years. However the problem was she was from the Lower Mainland. She did not even really know where Prince George was but she decided to go to get the education she wanted. Her and her husband quit their jobs, packed up all of their things and moved to Prince George. She guaranteed me that she would be back in two years. Twenty years later I am still waiting. Once they moved to Prince George, her husband found a great job, they bought a house, she finished school, she found employment, they bought another house, they traveled and they enjoyed the northern lifestyle, all the while, I was hopeful they would still be coming back. So my point to all of the parents in Prince George is this: if these programs close and your children move somewhere else to take them, do not naively think they will return, as I did. They will make a life in their new location and you will be missing out on the many years of momentous moments in their lives. Oh you will still be in touch and make memories together, but it will not be the same as having your children live nearby. I hope you will realize the potential losses of telling your children to go elsewhere for education. It will not only mean a loss of them in your daily life but also a loss of the economic growth that would follow them in the community they live in. My daughter and her husband have been contributing to the northern economy in Prince George for twenty years now, with no plans of returning home any time soon. Of course, I am very happy for them and their accomplishments, but deep down as a parent I wished they had never left. My daughter told me the mantra at CNC is: Start Here Go Anywhere, but I am thinking it should be changed to: Start Here Go Elsewhere. By closing these dental programs you will be forcing your children to leave home and be educated elsewhere! This is not a good idea, when I believe your city is actually trying to attract people to the north and stay in the north. I hope as parents, you will be rallying together and thinking about the future educational opportunities for your children to stay in the north where they will be close to family, and therefore you would strongly be opposed to closing the only dental programs offered in the north. Grace Smith Lower Mainland The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com
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Meisner always after the truth Bill Philips Free Press My first encounter with Ben Meisner happened when I was in Williams Lake. I was the editor of the Tribune and it was election time. Ben called me up and said he wanted to put me on his radio show to talk about the Cariboo election races (I don’t remember whether it was a federal or provincial election). BillcolHe slotted me 10 minutes and I spent some time preparing. After the radio gig was over somebody asked me what it was like. I joked I talked for about two minutes and Ben for the other eight. He was probably saving this newspaper guy’s butt because I talk better through my keyboard than my mouth. Last fall Ben had me back on his show to talk about the 2015 municipal election with his wife Elaine and Peter Ewart. We had a whole hour and Ben let us all run. It seemed to go by in a flash. It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. There is a hole in the entire community’s heart today as we learn that Ben died Thursday. Cut from the same cloth as media icons like Jack Webster, Ben was a giant when it came to reporting the news. Most people, especially politicians, were trepidatious about going on his show because Ben didn’t suffer fools gladly, and he took no prisoners. If you were straight up with him, you were fine. If you tried to sling him a line of B.S. he would not only call you on it, he would verbally tear you limbfrom-limb leaving you wondering what happened. And, if you were a politician, your career in limbo. He was a journalist’s journalist. He was fearless in his pursuit of the truth. Oftentimes we journalists would stand in awe as Ben refused to accept the pablum and doublespeak served up by politicians … mighty and the not-so mighty. He was after the truth, not a quote for his story or sound-bite for his radio show. Sadly, too many journalists these days are after the latter, not the former. We journalists could, and did, learn a lot from Ben.
Not only has the community lost a great man, the journalism world has lost a legend. My condolences to his family and Elaine, who is cut from the same journalistic cloth as Ben. His impact has certainly been felt: ““British Columbia lost a wise and passionate voice. For decades, Ben Meisner needed no introduction in Prince George and northern B.C. – his voice was instantly recognizable. “Ben led more than just opinion – one of the true pioneers of new media, his willingness to adapt with the times is an example to current and future journalists throughout the province. “Whenever you went on with Ben, you always knew one thing: be ready. He was friendly, but never failed to ask the tough questions. He knew that his listeners, and the adopted hometown he loved so much, deserved nothing less.” - Premier Christy Clark And at the risk of incurring Ben’s wrath for stealing, here are some comments from 250News: • “Black was Black and White was White… You called it the way you seen it. No BULLSHIT. This city will be poorer for your loss. Hope there are jet boats up there. Good fishin’ Ben” • “The City of Prince George has lost a man of principle, a man of conviction, a great man! But our loss pales in comparison to the loss that the Meisner family must now deal with. My condolences to Ben’s entire family at this most difficult time!” • “Always a great and independent voice for the entire North. Proud to have known Ben and counted him a friend. Sincere condolences to Elaine and family. We shall not see his like again anytime soon.” • “Ben always had the guts to ask the hard questions. The world would be a better place with more questioning like Ben. Cheers To a great Canadian.” • Ben you brought us more than the news… You brought us a sense of community in your unique way that allowed for vigorous debate and diolog that allowed us to see our community from the perspective of the people in power down to relating the problems of the little guy. Our community was so much richer with your presence and will not likely find another like you any time again.”
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Liquor price changes small so far By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Some producers are raising prices slightly and others are offering shortterm discounts as B.C.’s new liquor price wholesale model took effect Wednesday. Pre-tax retail price changes at B. C. government stores show little change for the the most popular brands of beer, hard liquor and other alcoholic beverages. Government store shoppers will see lower prices on the shelves, because as of April 1, government stores add provincial and federal sales tax at the cash register. Of the top 10 brands of spirits, a 750 ml bottle of Crown Royal whiskey retails for $23.49, a two-cent increase, plus taxes. For the larger bottle of Crown Royal, government stores are reducing the price by $1.98 for the month of April. A six-pack of Lonetree cider goes up 90 cents to $9.59 as a discount price for March ends. For larger cans of imported Strongbow cider, an April sale price is reduced $1.14 to $17.99. For beer, a dozen Sleeman Honey Brown Lager increases six cents to $20.49. For private retailers, Save-on-
Foods store in Surrey was the first to take advantage of new regulations allowing sale of B.C. wines directly from grocery shelves. Supermarkets now have the option of including a liquor store with separate checkout for alcohol purchases. The government store retail price used to be the benchmark for B.C. sales, with discounts off that price to private liquor stores, agency and B.C. wine stores. Now all retailers pay the same wholesale price to the Liquor Distribution Branch, which retains its wholesale monopoly. The LDB wholesale markup is now 124 per cent of the supplier price for hard liquor, 73 per cent for coolers and ciders, 89 per cent for wine and a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says the system is designed to create a level playing field for retailers, while maintaining the government’s revenue of $1 billion a year from the wholesale markup. Many government liquor stores have added refrigerators and Sunday opening hours, to make up for the loss of their wholesale discount compared to what private stores were paying.
Beware of Vanderhoof gas thieves Rebecca Watson Omineca Express RCMP have received two separate reports of someone siphoning gas from vehicles directly from the driveway of residences. Over the past week there have been several incidents of theft of fuel with the District of Vanderhoof. There is no specific area targeted but all the thefts have happened late at night and into the early morning. Vanderhoof RCMP are requesting residents be aware of people coming in and out of their yards especially at night. If you notice anyone suspicious or that doesn’t seem to belong given the time of day, contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. GAS: Filling up a tank
Stitches Club : needle work, needle play! Come see the winter projects on display at the Library until April 29. Join in to work on your projects through the month of April, each Wednesday from noon to 3:00 pm.
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GOVERNMENT: Justice Minister Suzanne Anton and parliamentary secretary John Yap (left) ham it up with representatives of the B.C. Wine Institute at the Save-on-Foods store in Surrey, the first to sell B.C. wines directly from grocery store shelves. New pricing and store policies took effect Wednesday.
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District of Vanderhoof The District of Vanderhoof wishes to advise that the Public Works Department will be flushing water mains throughout the municipality during the weeks of April 14th through to May 1st. During this time, residents may experience discoloured water and should allow the cold water to run until clear before use.
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Environment and artisan enthusiasts from around the Nechako Lakes gathered at the Burrard Market in Vanderhoof Friday, March 27 to remember Peter Rodseth. The well-known woodsmen passed away in December 2014 and will absolutely be missed in our communities, Clare Singleton, a local artist, said at the gathering while shedding a tear. “He was such a huge influence on Vanderhoof’s art culture and an all around bring-people-together type of guy, truly a rare human being. I want to thank Peter for his vision for the community for he held so many of us together,� she said. Artists Singleton, Annrose Georgeson, Mary Lynn Lawrence and Micheal Rees displayed their newest collections as guests indulged with live music and baked goods in remembrance of Rodseth. Other artists from around the Nechako Lakes came out to the event including Linda Lee from Upper Nechako Country and Pat Gauthier from Fort St. James. Continued on page 9
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ARTIST: Annrose Georgeson likes using abstract designs. She said she uses no special techniques but does like to start with a coloured canvas. She is shown here with a series of forestry landscapes she painted recently drawn from inspiration throughout the Nechako Valley.
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Express Continued from page 8 “I absolutely loved the night, walking around visiting with the artists,” Lee said. Although the reason for the gathering was a sad one, the celebration was kept upbeat as people indulged in art on Rodseths behalf. As a former forestry technician, wood carver and painter, Rodseth was known for his dedication to the Nechako River and community as a whole. Although he was born in Prince Rupert, he lived most of his life in Vanderhoof in careers that revolved around the fields of forestry. He was an avid outdoorsmen and environmental activist who became a master carver and creative builder of trails. Some of his hand-cut trails still exist today in Vanderhoof along with numerous wood carvings such as the one that hangs in Vanderhoof’s BC Access Centre. The large multi-panel wooden mural depicts historical, environmental and natural history themes. A common found memory of Rodseth is him walking with his dog around town. Woody’s bakery donated a special almond cake for the art show made in Rodseth’s name which also proved to be nostalgic for all who tried it.
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PAINTER AND SKETCHER: Mary Lynn Lawrence said nature inspires her but she likes to put her own twist in making it abstract. “I must love colour, my horses are purple,” she joked. Micheal Rees is seen here with a painting he did depicting several individual political sketches.
GUITAR: Clare Singleton plays a song in memory of Peter Rodseth.
LIVE MUSIC: Richard Tassie, Cathy Stott, James Iannone, Bernd Schoenhardt and Randy Springer played at the art show.
Creating a world of Opportunities Kitimat LNG Community Notice Please be advised of the following activity in your area over the coming months:
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Your Independant Grocer hosts fundraiser to help support local woman with cancer
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Your Independent Grocer held a BBQ Saturday, March 28 to raise funds to support one of their staff on her battle with cancer. A total of $670 was raised to help with trips to the cancer clinic in Vancouver. A big thank you to the people of Vanderhoof and vendors who made this event possible. Submitted
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Chamber vicepresident steps up Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Former Chamber of Commerce president Brad Paulson has given up his position forcing vice president Joe Von Doellen to take his place. “Technically there will be no president until Octobers election but Von Doellen will play acting president until that time,” Paulson said. As one of the shortest-lived chamber presidents, Paulson’s rein ran for six months from October 2014 until March 2015. During that time he helped to set a strategic plan for the 2014-2015 fiscal year along with revitalizing policy and bylaws. “I enjoyed my time working with the businesses in the community and was glad to set some affective change for 2014-2015 fiscal year. I’ll be missing the community of Vanderhoof and thank everyone for their warm welcome in the 2 1/2 years iv been here and wish everyone the
best,” Paulson said, who decided to step down after accepting a job offer in another town. Von Doellen already has plans to strengthen the relationship between the District of Vanderhoof and the Chamber of Commerce. “I want to make sure we are challenging them where we need to challenge them and working with them where we need to work with them,” he said. “As a business in the community of Vanderhoof I feel it’s an obligation for every business to part of the chamber and to help strengthen the business community.” Although Von Doellen represents the Vanderhoof and Districts Coop, he said sitting on the board he now represents the entire business community. “The decisions I make will not be made just on behalf of the Vanderhoof Co-op but will be made for what’s best for the Vanderhoof community as a whole,” he said.
Correction In the April 1 issue of the Omineca Express, an improper photo was attached to the cutline ‘Justin Gulbranson won best overall in Piano...’ on page 7. The photo is actually of Jeremy Pagden, not Justin Gulbranson.
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Crowded feeders a health risk for returning songbirds Black Press Backyard bird enthusiasts should regularly clean their bird feeders and bird baths at this time of year, as migratory songbirds return from their winter retreats. Species such as pine siskins, redpolls and grosbeaks congregate in large flocks in spring, and their close contact at a time of weather stress and nutrition shortage can pass diseases from bird to bird, says a bulletin from the B.C. forests ministry. Cleaning feeders every two weeks and changing water in bird baths every few days can reduce the spread of avian pox virus, avian conjunctivitis and salmonella bacteria among birds. Using metal or plastic feeders rather than wood, and spreading out multiple small feeders that only allow one or two birds at a time also reduces the risk of disease transmission. Wildlife biologists say these bird diseases can also spread to people handling infected birds or contaminated materials. Placing bird feeders over a concrete surface allows easier cleanup of litter underneath, which can also prevent spread of infection. If you see one or two sick birds in your area, biologists advise clearing and scrubbing the feeder. If there are more than three diseased birds, take your feeder down for a week or two to encourage birds to disperse. Here are some common signs to look for: • Birds with avian conjunctivitis have red, swollen, watery or crusted eyes. Infection can be spread by feeders with small openings that birds touch with the sides of their heads. Infected birds may have trouble feeding and remain on the ground near the feeder. • Birds with salmonella bacterium may be found dead or appear tame, sitting quietly for hours or days, often with their feathers fluffed up. Salmonella can easily spread to pets or humans, and so strict hygiene should be enforced in these situations. • Birds with avian pox virus may have warty lesions on the unfeathered parts of their head, legs or feet.
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG: Hundreds of geese will be seen by the Nechako River starting now.
VANDERHOOF’S FAITH
Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory
Call Pam at 250-567-9258
The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call
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Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Nechako Christian Fellowship WELCOMES YOU! 11:00 am Worship Service 767 Loop Road Email: NechCS@live.com Christ - Centered Bible - Based Missions - Minded Non-Denominational
“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16
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SPRING BREAK FOR KIDS...Lego Play April 8 @ 10:30-11:30am. Annie the movie April 9 @ 1:30pm. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring snacks to the movies. All at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** WIGGLES AND GIGGLES...a fun casual program for preschool children ages 3 and up. Incorporates music and movement with stories and games. Thursdays 10:30-11:15am, April 9. Drop in to the Vhf Library and join in the fun! *** IDIDALAP4CANCER... is set to go on June 19/15 ............. start getting your teams ready for another fabulous fundraiser!! *** 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. *** 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! Come see our Winter Projects on display at the Library til April 29. Join us to work on your projects, through the month of April, each Wednesday, noon to 3:00 pm 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 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
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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 12pm - 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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WOODEN MURAL: This historic piece of northern BC hangs in the BC Access Building in Vanderhoof. Carved by the late Peter Rodseth.
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Reservoir Elevation: 851.8m (2794.62 ft.) SLS Discharge: 95 m3/s Snow pack: 104% long term average Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Skins Lake Spillway discharge was increased to 75m3/s on Monday 30 March 2015, and will be increased to 115m3/s on 2 April 2015. These increases to spillway discharge are required for reservoir safety and to minimize the risk of flooding in the Cheslatta and Nechako rivers. In Nechako reservoir area over the past month snow pack volume compared to long term average (for this time of year) has dropped from 109% to 104% but the inflow forecast increased to 122% of the long term average because of rain events that have increased inflow to the reservoir over the past month. Snow pack volume in the upper Nautley watershed is near historical maximum, it is currently at 160% of long term average. As a result of these conditions in the Nechako and Nautley watersheds flow into the Nechako river will be higher than normal in the spring and summer. There is a risk of some level of flooding, which varies by location. Generally the current risk of flood level flow is less than 20 per cent. The risk of flood can change dramatically as a result of rain events during the spring. More detailed information will be distributed in the near future. Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s
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Jake was was born born at at Hague, Hague, Sask Sask Jake on the the family family farm. farm. He He was was on the fourth fourth youngest youngest of of aa large large the family. family. In 1953, 1953, Jake Jake helped helped to to move move In some of of the the family family to to Grassy Grassy some Plains area. area. As As soon soon as as he he Plains earned enough enough money money he he bought bought aa one one way way train train ticket ticket earned to Saskatoon Saskatoon but but shortly shortly realized realized he he liked liked Central Central BC, BC, to returning as as soon soon as as possible. possible. On On June June 2, 2, 1956 1956 he he returning married Ruth Ruth Foote Foote and and they they resided resided at at Fraser Fraser Lake. Lake. married Jake liked liked the the logging logging industry industry and and enjoyed enjoyed operating operating Jake machinery -- cats, cats, graders, graders, loaders, loaders, logging logging trucks trucks and and machinery he did did some some powersaw powersaw work. work. he Brieflyy he he worked worked on on the the railway railway and and Endako Endako Mines Mines Briefl but logging logging was was his his interest interest and and he he operated operated loader loader at at but the Knewstubb Knewstubb loadout loadout for for his his last last 13 13 years years of of work. work. the In 1998 Jake returned to In Jake became became very veryillilland andnever never returned work. In 2009 Jake Jake became a resident extended to work. In 2009 become veryatilltheand never care home e Pines” which home for returned to “Th work. In 2009 Jake became became his a resident at fiveextended and half care yearshome with “Th the estaff becoming his second the Pines” which became his family.for five and half years with the staff becoming home Jakesecond was predeceased by son Shane, his parents, sisters his family. and brothers. Jake was predeceased by son Shane, his parents, sisters He isbrothers. survived by wife Ruth, daughter Juanita (Ernest), and sonis Kevin Schmidt, five Juanita grandsons, one He survived(Kathy) by wife Ruth, daughter (Ernest), granddaughter, threeSchmidt, great grandchildren, son Kevin (Kathy) five grandsons,sisters one Margaret, Agathathree (Jake).great grandchildren, sisters granddaughter, Thank youAgatha to people of Fraser Lake and area for your Margaret, (Jake). support andtowords comfort. Th ank you peopleofof Fraser Lake and area for your Special thank you toofRick, Tom, Peter, Steve (Kevin) in support and words comfort. playingthank their you tribute to Jake - Th e Working Man. All Special to Rick, Tom, Peter, Steve (Kevin) in of the caregivers andtostaff doctors playing their tribute Jakeof- The Pines, Working Man. and All nurses of Burns Lake. of the caregivers and staff of The Pines, doctors and nurses of Burns Lake.
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MECHANIC (Service Truck Position, Burns Lake)
Want to work out of a good quality service truck, with some shop work? The successful candidate will be a leader in safety and efficiency and will be able work in difficult situations with an upbeat attitude. Year around work available in the Burns Lake Area!
Starting wage $38.00/hr. 50 hrs per week and possibly more. Benefits package available! Contact Stephan Posselt email: stephan@tahtsa.ca Phone: 778-669-1010
FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICER Vanderhoof Branch Permanent, Full-Time We are looking for an individual with the knowledge, skills, and experience to work as a Financial Services Officer (also known as retail/personal lender) in our Vanderhoof branch on a permanent, full-time basis. Depending on operational needs, this position may work either a Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday schedule. The primary functions of the position will be to meet the needs of our members, as well as refer the full range of lending, financial planning & insurance products and services. For this position, three to five years of lending experience is preferred.
Employer Liaison Term Replacement: May 1 to October 30, 2015 Vanderhoof, BC Progressive Employment Services Limited has an opening for a half-time (20 hours per week) Employer Liaison to serve the Vanderhoof-Fraser Lake area. Based in the WorkBC Employment Service Centre in Vanderhoof, the ideal candidate will possess: t Experience working with employers, employment agencies, and First Nations Groups t Outstanding communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills t A valid BC driver’s license and a dependable vehicle t Experience in employment program delivery, sales and marketing This position involves promoting the Employment Program of BC to eligible employers, networking with local agencies, and assisting unemployed job seekers to find work. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by fax or e mail by April 17, 2015 to: Robin Work, General Manager Progressive Employment Services Limited Fax: (250) 567-5784 robin@pesl.ca Thank you to all who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This Employment Program of British Columbia is funded in whole or part by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
If you are interested and would like to apply, please upload your resume/cover letter by 4:30pm on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015, by visiting
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The Vanderhoof Hospice Society ŝŶǀŝƚeƐ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƚhe ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŽĨ ,ŽƐƉŝĐe Ăƌe ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ Įǀe ƚŽ ƚǁeŶƚLJ hŽƵƌƐ Ɖeƌ ŵŽŶƚh ŝŶ sĂŶĚeƌhŽŽĨ͕ ͘ ďeŐŝŶŶŝŶŐ Ɖƌŝů ϭ͕ ϮϬϭϱ͘ The Society is looking for an individual with the following ƋualiĮcaƟons͗ ͻ ,ŽƐƉŝĐe ĐĂƌe ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ edžƉeƌŝeŶĐe ͻ džƉeƌŝeŶĐe ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƟŶŐ ĂĚƵůƚ ǀŽůƵŶƚeeƌƐ The successful candidate will display͗ ͻ WƌŽǀeŶ ůeĂĚeƌƐhŝƉ ƐŬŝůůƐ ͻ /ŶŝƟĂƟǀe ͻ ^ƚƌŽŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶ ƐŬŝůůƐ ͻ ďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ďŽƚh ŝŶĚeƉeŶĚeŶƚůLJ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ Ă ƚeĂŵ eŶǀŝƌŽŶŵeŶƚ WƌeĨeƌeŶĐe ǁŝůů ďe ŐŝǀeŶ ƚŽ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ƌeƐŝĚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚhe sĂŶĚeƌhŽŽĨ ĂƌeĂ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ƚhŽƐe ƉŽƐƐeƐƐŝŶŐ ƉŽƐƚͲ ƐeĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ĂŶĚ hŽƐƉŝĐe ĐĂƌe ƚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ͘ Please send resuŵe and cover leƩer in conĮdence to͗ Vanderhoof Hospice Society P.O. Box 1704, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0
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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Think before you speak, Aries. Quick wit might lead to some easy laughs, but it’s best to consider how your words will affect those around you before you speak. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Taurus. Within a few days you might have the fresh perspective you need to determine a solution. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, criticism coming your way is intended to be constructive. Listen to what others are saying and recognize that they are advocates, not adversaries. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, give yourself time to form an opinion on an important issue in your life. The more time you give yourself, the more clearly you will see the issue at hand. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, not everyone moves at your breakneck speed. Just because others aren’t keeping up doesn’t mean they don’t understand what is going on. Give others time to catch up. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a budding relationship demands your attention this week. Give this relationship the attention it deserves, and you will be glad for having done so. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your Ànancial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for Ànding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did.
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