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stating that they qualify because they have been classified as a notfor-profit charitable organization, and both the province and Houston provides grants to fund their operations. “The tax exemption will assist us on expanding and improving the services that we provide to the citizens of Houston,” services coordinator Angelique Batley said. “We’re currently working on adding some additional programming to our Houston community services centre and with the $2,400, we’ll also look into adding improvements to the daycare centre itself.” Other community organizations that have an existing tax exemption include churches, a Sikh temple and other community associations.

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Council has approved the property tax exemption request of the Beanstalk Daycare and Preschool. Council debated over approving the daycare and decided that the daycare should have a property exemption from 2016 onwards because it complies with the Community Charter, the District’s Bylaws and existing tax exemptions, according to a memo from the town’s finance director. The Houston Community Services Association runs the daycare centre and will approximately $2,400 from next year, which the memo said “is not significant in terms of tax revenues raised by the District.” The Association put forth the request

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In the three weeks prior to Aug. 19, police responded to 165 calls for service. 27 were traffic related, 23 were abandoned 911 calls, 3 false alarms and 2 bylaw complaints. Detachment commander Sgt. Rose noted that traffic complaints represented a large number of calls, while the high amount of abandoned 911 calls was related to a business telephone having problems. *** Police responded to a mischief complaint on July 31. Sgt Rose said they received a report of mischief at 7:20 a.m. to a trampoline that had occurred overnight on a residence on Hungerford Drive. He said police have no suspects, but recommends that anybody with information call Houston RCMP or Crimestoppers. *** Police received a report of assault on Chapman Street in Granisle on Aug. 1 at 9 a.m. Sgt. Rose said that they arrested a man who was released to appear in court on Sept. 14 for assault. *** Police responded to a collision on Highway 16 and Meanwhile Road on Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Sgt. Rose said police learned that 2 vehicles had been driving towards Prince George from Houston. He said

the vehicle in front unexpectedly braked and when the following vehicle attempted to avoid the stopping car, a vehicle on a trailer being towed came off and rolled into the ditch. Sgt. Rose said occupants of both vehicles sustained no injuries. *** Police responded to a sudden death just before noon on Aug. 9. Sgt. Rose said the police deemed the death to not be suspicious and the matter was turned over to the B.C. Coroners Service. *** Police received a report of theft from a vehicle at 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 12. Sgt. Rose said a seven-inch Samsung Galaxy tablet with a grey cover was stolen from a vehicle on 10th Street near Copeland Avenue. Police recommend that anybody with information should call Houston RCMP or Crimestoppers. *** Police located and arrested an intoxicated female at 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 12 on Mountainview Drive, Sgt. Rose said. He said the woman was held until sober and later released without charge. *** On Aug. 13 at 11:50 p.m., after checking the court order conditions on a man in a residence on Birch Street, he was arrested for breach of conditions and held in custody, Sgt. Rose said.

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Wildfires show people’s bestand their worst

n a crisis, you see the best and worst of human endeavour. Earlier this week, I visited the people of Midway and Oliver as their communities rallied to battle wildfires. Everywhere, you saw people at their best. Firefighters putting themselves at risk. Ordinary men and women supporting their neighbours by opening community centres and lending everything from supplies to emotional support. The ladies in the kitchen cooking for 500 evacuees, which gives you pause, considering Midway has about 650 residents. Unfortunately, crises also reveal people at their worst. Three flight crews in Oliver were grounded. Instead of dropping water and helping to contain the fire, they were forced to the sidelines because some individuals were flying drones. Maybe they didn’t realize they were interfering—but the delay they caused almost certainly meant more people and property were put at risk. It’s inexcusable. Some fires are inevitable—but people are causing more and more of them. The causes of all three fires I saw Sunday are under investigation, but two are currently believed to be humancaused. Every human-caused wildfire is, by definition, preventable. More to the point, each one unnecessarily ties up crews and resources that could be elsewhere. These should be easy problems to fix. In an unusually hot, dry summer, it shouldn’t be difficult to explain the danger, persuade people to respect the fire ban, stop flicking lit cigarettes into dry grass, and certainly not to interfere with firefighting operations with drones. For those people who aren’t convinced, there are penalties and fines in place, ranging from $115 for failure to report a fire, to up to $100,000 and/or a year in jail for openly contravening an open fire prohibition. You would think these would be enough. But given the events of this summer, the provincial government is considering stricter penalties. Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources Operations Minister Steve Thomson asked MLA Mike Morris, who had a 32-year career in law enforcement, to undertake a review. Ultimately, these troublemakers are a tiny proportion of B.C., and while the damage they cause affects us all, they’re not representative. I prefer to think about people like one woman I met in the Midway community centre. She and her baby were evacuated from their home, came to Midway, and were eventually cleared to go home. She chose to come back, to help the volunteers. That’s the B.C. I know. Christy Clark Kelowna Capital News

Great reasons for thrift shopping Lori Welbourne On a brighter note

My idea of shopping is going to a store that has everything I need. My 12 year old daughter’s idea of shopping is going to a ton of different stores for hours on end and trying on clothes she neither needs nor has enough money to buy. Fortunately she has some good friends who love to participate. They call it window shopping. The first time I heard that phrase I was probably about the same age Daisy is now and it was from an episode of my favourite TV show Mary Tyler Moore, in which Mary took her landlord’s young daughter out for a fun-filled day of looking at things while not spending a dime. That’s kind of what Daisy and her

friends do as well, but they also try on clothes, take chelfies and text them to me. What are chelfies? They’re selfies from change rooms. “Do you love it?” she titled a recent picture of herself wearing an adorable dress I actually did love. “Yes,” I texted back, knowing she had some birthday money in her purse. “How much?” “Too much,” she said. “I’m not in the market to buy today anyway. We’re just looking and getting ideas.” Getting ideas for what I wasn’t sure, but Daisy’s always had a thing for fashion and has expressed her own sense of style since she was a toddler. For that reason I introduced her to thrift and consignment store shopping years ago. She

wasn’t keen on the idea initially. “It smells weird in here,” she said the first time I took her in one of the bigger, busier second hand stores. “And there’s too much stuff.” I agreed. It was overwhelming. We stayed though, and I helped her browse through a rack of children’s clothes from which we found a brand name denim jacket that looked identical to the one she had her eye on at the mall a few months earlier. She was impressed. “This is only $3.99,” she said excitedly. “It’s supposed to be 50 bucks.” “See what I mean?” I asked. “Someone paid full price for this and didn’t want it anymore and donated it to the store. You could buy this and a dozen

other things in here for what you would have paid for this jacket when it was new.” That one simple find inspired her to look through the cluttered assortment on the racks and see what other treasures she could discover. She collected a few more items that put a smile on her face and that had me grinning as well. Second-hand shopping is enjoyable when you have the time and you’re in the mood. It’s certainly not efficient or all that productive because you don’t always see anything you want or need. But if you think of it more like a leisure activity that may or may not result in stumbling upon a bargain that you love, it can be a delightful way to spend time together.

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The stigma that used to accompany this activity appears to have vanished. People from all walks of life and income levels buy from thrift shops, consignment stores, flea markets, auctions, yard sales or off the internet - and not necessarily for the bargains. Sometimes they’re looking for a unique item or retro piece that’s not available new. Other times the eco-friendly aspect of buying recycled items is the appeal. I like it for all those reasons, and while I may have learned about window shopping from Mary Tyler Moore, I definitely learned the art of second hand shopping from Mary Christina McSorley. She’s my artistic grandmother who has quite an eye for style, beauty, quality and value.

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“Well we are getting my son ready for kindergarten, so each morning after breakfast we do activities like learning how to write his name and following step by step instructionsbecause he has to learn to listen.”

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“I got a new backpack. And I got a lot of cool Frozen supplies, like pencils, pencil sharpener, scissors, and indoor shoes.”

“We are getting new clothes, backpack, school supplies, lunch baggies, snacks. I am trying to get snacks and lunches ready for the first couple of weeks. And getting anything my son will need for grade one.”

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Drone dummy add to wildfire threat Forests Minister Steve Thomson called for public assistance Monday to identify those responsible for careless wildfire starts, or unauthorized intrusions into evacuation areas and restricted airspace. The B.C. Wildfire Service had to ground eight helicopters and three fixed-wing aircraft for three hours while battling fires around Oliver Sunday, due to an unauthor-

ized drone flying in the area. Thomson was at Oliver airport when crews were called back from efforts to contain the Testalinden Creek and Wilson’s Mountain Road fires that threaten the community. “You could really see the frustration of the pilots and our wildfire team,” Thomson said. “Ticked off would probably be too mild a term to talk about their

reaction. It’s really something that is just not acceptable.” Despite the interruption, the B.C. Wildfire Service estimated the Testalinden Creek fire south of Oliver to be 40 per cent contained, and the Wilson’s Mountain Road fire just north of Oliver was 70 per cent contained as of Monday. Reports of a video showing a smoker igniting the volatile fire

“You could really see the frustration of the pilots and our wildfire team,” - Steve Thomson, Forests Minister

west of Rock Creek have not been confirmed, Thomson said. He asked for anyone with video or other evidence of careless smoking or hazardous

activity to contact their local police or the B.C. Wildfire Service (1800-663-5555 or *5555 on mobile). The Rock Creek fire remained unconfined

at about 3,750 hectares Monday, and has destroyed 30 homes. Chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek said the fire has not spread significantly since it was reported last week, but with hot days ahead that could change. There were 44 new fires reported Sunday, making a total of 239 burning by Monday. There have been 292,000 hectares burned and $207 mil-

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher lion spent so far this year, almost the same as this time last summer.

With more time, will more voters care? By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Several readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it

seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17

debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy,

but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not uncon-

stitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the

cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for

the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment.

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New block watch promises to reduce crime By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

The Houston RCMP wants to reduce residential crime and they need your help in a new endeavour. This is the first time Houston will have a block watch under the oversight of Cst. Ryan Creasey and he hopes to create up to six block watches in hopes of decreasing non-violent residential crime. “This program has been found effective against property crime, especially theft from vehicles, theft from property, vandalism, mischief,” Cst. Creasey said. “This year, property crime is up, and we’ve been having a rash of theft from vehicles and mischief on people’s residence.”

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“We’re looking for volunteers to train and give training how to report stuff to police, what’s suspicious, what to look for...” - Cst. Ryan Creasey

Some neighbourhoods earmarked for a block watch are Buck Flats area, the Mountainview and Gillespie area, Hagman and Pearson area, Avalon area, downtown Houston and Benson Avenue area. They hope to recruit captains and co-captains in these areas at their informational event on Sept. 14 at the Northwest Community College. “We’re looking for volunteers to train and give training how to report stuff to police, what’s suspicious, what to look for, when to report and identifying valuables that they have in their neighbourhood and giving advice to other neighbours on what to do with valuable things,” Cst. Creasey said. Captains and co-captains work as liaisons with the police in order to identify issues troubling the neighbourhood as well as work with participants on training and

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Cst. Ryan Creasey holds a block watch sign which will go up in a few neighbourhoods in Houston. The block watch program will start by October. keeping in touch with their neighbours. However, the police caution that they should not engage in vigilante justice. All members will receive some form of training and some materials to help them in their community policing. One aspect of effective block watching stems from good witness training. “It will train to tell people what to remember, specific details like what clothing

[they] wear, age range, gender, skin colour, any identifying marks, what direction they travel, and it gives us more of an insight of who the person,” Cst. Creasey said. The main sponsors of the block watch are the District and the Houston RCMP, Cst. Creasey said. “The District really likes the idea of the block watch, so they approached the RCMP and we supported that,” Cst.

Creasey said. The RCMP then contacted the Block Watch Society of B.C. that supplied them with information, materials such as captain and co-captain pins, and road signs that will go up in neighbourhoods under a block watch. On an ideal timeline, Cst. Creasey hopes to have block watches running by early October at the latest.

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District of Houston

Newsletter ~ August 26th, 2015 edition IMPORTANT NOTICE

Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons! Upcoming Council Meetings:

to all District of Houston Residents –

Residential Curbside Garbage Pick-Up Hours

The District of Houston would like to remind/notify residents of the following information: As per Bylaw 1004:

ALL GARBAGE MUST BE AT RESIDENTS CURBSIDE BY 8:00 A.M. ANY LATER COULD RESULT IN YOUR GARBAGE NOT BEING PICKED UP

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 The above meetings are held at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 3367 – 12th Street. The Agendas can be viewed on the District’s website: www.houston.ca

Website: www.houston.ca Please visit the website for info on: • Council Meeting Agendas • Pool Schedule • Arena Schedule • Important Public Notices • Tenders & Job Opportunities • Lost Dogs

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

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

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

Arena Phone: 250-845-7432

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

Excerpt from Bylaw 1004:

“All solid waste receptacles shall be accessible within a meter (3 feet) of the curb or curb line on a public road side. All receptacles containing waste for disposal shall be placed at the designated location by 8:00 a.m. on all designated collection days. Such days shall be designated by the District. No solid waste will be removed from private property or driveways on private property.”

Outdoor Fitness Trail

The fitness trail along the Buck Creek dike in Jamie Baxter Park is an easy way to add more energy to your walk or run. Designed to help seniors stay active, it’s also a great workout for people of all ages. Simply stop at each station and follow the instructions for simple exercises you can do to improve your overall health, energy and fitness. With a variety of fitness equipment, you can get a full-body workout at your own pace. The equipment focuses on a variety of muscle groups so you can vary your workout. Do a little or do a lot!

Beneﬁts of Using Houston’s Outdoor Fitness Trail

Feel Good: There is a feeling of vitality and euphoria experienced during and after a good workout. Exercise elevates your mood & keeps stress and depression at bay. Increased Flexibility: Stretching improves your range of motion and motor skills, helping to decrease the risk of injury.

More Energy: When you improve your ﬂexibility, strength and stamina, it’s easier to accomplish everyday tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs. Look Good: Improved energy shows in your posture, attitude and enthusiasm.

Better Sleep: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep.

Just Being Outdoors: The outdoor ﬁtness trail is a great way to enjoy the sun and fresh air. It’s invigorating, gives you a chance to unwind and helps you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.

Leisure Facility Programs Red Cross Babysitters Course September 8th 9-5pm Cost: $75 Houston Leisure Facility Certified Red Cross Facilitator Basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents. Successful candidates will show 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.

Fall and winter hours will resume September 9, please visit Leisure Facility Reception for your copy of the fall and winter brochure.

Water Restrictions

Annually from May 1st to October 31st the use of water supplied through the District of Houston Water System, for other than domestic requirements, is restricted due to seasonal increases in water consumption and to ensure adequate water supplies for ﬁre ﬁghting and domestic demands. Restricted uses include lawn/garden watering and will be imposed as follows: EAST OF BUCK CREEK (example: Butler Avenue) MAY water on even calendar days between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ONLY WEST OF BUCK CREEK (example: Mountainview Drive) MAY water on odd calendar days between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ONLY

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Volunteer Fire Fighters! If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity to serve the District of Houston, this is your chance. We are looking for people that thrive on a challenge, are willing to learn new skills and make a positive impact to the community. We are interested in you! We are looking for six candidates for a September start time. Training is free, equipment is free, all we ask for is your time to train and respond to calls. Stop by the Fire Hall or District Ofﬁce to pick up your application or contact Jim Daigneault if you have any questions - ofﬁce number 250 845 2250.

Houston Public Library Phone: 250-845-2256 email: hlibrary@telus.net Website: http://houston.bclibrary.ca

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Forest stewardship plans failing By Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government’s forest stewardship plans for Crown land are unenforceable, lack measurable results and are not producing innovative forest management, according to an investigation by the Forest Practices Board. The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from all regions of B.C., prepared under provincial law by tenure holders including forest companies and communities. There has been “no im-

provement” in problems identified by a similar review in 2006, said Forest Practices Board chair Tim Ryan.“We are recommending that government not renew or approve any forest stewardship plans that don’t meet the standards set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act,” Ryan said. The investigation found that many of the plans cover “vast and overlapping areas of the province, and were written using legal language that makes them very difficult for public under-

standing or review.” The five-year plans are supposed to be approved after measurable and verifiable results and strategies are established and public input is obtained. Many have been extended without further public review and more are due for extension or renewal in the next year, the board says. The board conducts independent investigations of Crown forest licences. Its reports and results of the latest province-wide investigation can be found at www. bcfpb.ca.

Fire funds

Loss of homes and evacuations in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas prompted the Red Cross to ask government liquor stores for help, as they did in the 2003 forest fires that affected the Okanagan and Thomson regions. Customers are asked to add donations of $2, $5 or any multiple of those to their purchases. Proceeds will be used for blankets, food and water, reuniting residents with family members and assisting with longer-term needs such as replacing equipment to return to work and helping with rent. Since 2010, B.C. Liquor Stores have collected $1.9 million for Red Cross disaster relief efforts at home and abroad, including $208,000 earlier this year for earthquake relief in Nepal.

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HOPE forToday Something Good

As I cleaned out our compost bins, I was again amazed by the beautiful soil that was produced. We had thrown our fruit, vegetable and food scraps together into the bin. Now over time, a beautiful black soil was produced that we could fertilize our garden with. The smelly scraps were transformed into nourishing nutrients for the garden. Last year’s compost helped to produce a wonderful crop of strawberries and raspberries this year. We even got some cucumbers, peas and beans. Vegetables grow best in good soil. Rather than throwing out our scraps to pollute the environment, they could be composted to produce something needed and useful. This reminds me of a verse in God’s word that says “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 NLT Sometimes, when difficulties come or wrong decisions are made, everything seems to come to nothing and all we can see are problems, difficulties, struggles and hurts; just leftovers from a messed up life. God is able to transform our messes into something beautiful, if we can hand them all over to him. Just as the food scraps are changed into rich nutrient soil, God can take our broken wasted lives and transform us into useful, purposeful people. We can then become all God wants us to be. “Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner

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Congratulations Amanda and Devon, enjoy the whirlwind of activity and fun counting down to the big day! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together. Love your family.

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Services: 10:00 am & 3:00 pm HOUSTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2024 Riverbank Drive, Box 597, Houston Phone: 250-845-2678 Pastor: Mike McIntyre Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 pm Sunday School: During the Service

Everyone Welcome

Anglican Church of St. Clement 2324 Butler Ave., Box 599, Houston, BC

Rev. Jacob Worley Phone: 250-845-4940

Services at: 2:00pm Sundays

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 2001 Riverbank Drive Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z2 Phone: 250-845-2841

Sunday Service: 11:30 AM Parish Priest: Fr. Pier Pandolfo

Start date: Open

Experienced Excavator Operator required for high-quality camp. We offer excellent Pay Rate.

Church Service: 10:00AM

Houston Christian Reformed Church

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Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Violet Esther McGinnis, Age 59 of Topley, BC

departed this life August 4, 2015 in the Burns Lake hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Violet was born April 22, 1956 in Northbay, Ontario to the late Lorne Charles Burkett and Rita Pearl Seymour Burkett. Her family moved to B.C. where Violet attended and graduated from Caledonia Senior Secondary School. Violet was united in marriage to Bryce Carl McGinnis on April 24, 1976 in Terrace, BC. Three boys were born to this union. Preceded by her son Barry Carl McGinnis (80-81), she was survived by two sons, Nelson Mitchell McGinnis of Houston, BC and Trevor Bryce McGinnis of Lloydminster, AB. She is also survived by Shanelle, Kelsi, Danielle and Courtney 7 grandchildren; Kelsi, Shanelle, McGinnis. Lexi Whelan and Torren, Addley McGinnis. She was predeceased by brothers Lorne Jr., Johnny, and Thomas. Survived by brothers Stanley, Graham, Edward and sister Shirley.

Nelson Mitchell McGinnis of Houston, BC left left world suddenly to join his Mother on August thisthis world suddenly to join his Mother on August 9, 9, 2015 Nelson was born January 2015 at at thethe ageage of of 37.37. Nelson was born January 24, 1978 24, 1978 in Burns BC.was Nelson wasofa father of 4 in Burns Lake BC.Lake Nelson a father 4 beautiful beautiful born to Sherryof Sunberg Terrace girls borngirls to Sherry Sunberg TerraceofBC; Kelsi,BC; Shanelle, Kelsi, Danielle and Courtney McGinnis. Danielle and Courtney McGinnis. Nelson Nelson spent last ofwith his life his life partner spent the last the years ofyears his life hiswith life partner and and stepmother his children, Destiny McAllister stepmother to histochildren, Destiny McAllister of of Houston, BC. Nelson loved to take his family camping and fishing. He was a big UFC fan. You were both very much loved and are going to be surely missed.

A Celebration of Life for Violet and Nelson McGinnis will take place in 2016 with Family and Friends.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATIONS TO George & Darlene Simpson: Simpson@Tsetsaut.ca Fax: George & Darlene 250-842-5615

DISTRICT OF HOUSTON

Director of Finance Houston is nestled in the beautiful Bulkley Valley amongst some of BC’s finest outdoor recreational opportunities where you can enjoy cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. There is always room on the riverbank, lake or the many walking and hiking trails in the area. Houston, with a population of 3200, is a quiet and peaceful community where the pace is slower and the people are friendly. Please visit our website at www.houston.ca. This is a senior municipal management position that reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. This position is responsible for performing the statutory duties of the financial officer as set out in Section 149 of the Community Charter. The role includes but is not limited to investing municipal funds; expending the municipality’s money according to Council’s authorization; ensuring accurate records and full accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality are prepared and maintained; exercising control and supervision over all other financial affairs of the municipality; developing short and long range forecasts and plans; supervising financial employees; and overseeing the Financial Information Systems. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior financial manager with a professional designation who has proven leadership abilities and excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Qualifications for this position include a professional accounting designation, or an equivalent level of education and experience, with a minimum of five years work experience, preferably in a local government setting. Knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and municipal accounting principles would be an asset. This position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period. The District of Houston offers a competitive salary and management benefits package. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter, resume outlining qualifications and experience and identifying at least two references marked ‘Confidential’ by 4:00 pm local time, Wednesday September 16, 2015 to: Michael D. Glavin, CAO District of Houston PO Box 370 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used only for the purpose of job selection.

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Municipal Service Worker (MSW) / Refrigeration Operator (RO1/2) The District of Houston is seeking candidates with sound related experience in ice-making operations and building services work. Candidates will also demonstrate strong customer service skills, establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public and have the ability to deal tactfully with groups and individuals. Term Rate of Pay for MSW/RO1 Rate of Pay for MSW/RO2 Hours of Work Closing Date Classification

Temporary - September 7, 2015 – March 31, 2016 $28.92 (2015) $29.18 (2015) Part-Time (varying shifts including evenings/weekends) Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Union - CUPE Local 2086

Primary Responsibilities: The Municipal Service Worker/Refrigeration Operator (1 and 2) works as part of a team ensuring building security and assisting in enforcing policies and procedures governing public conduct, as well as performing operational, custodial, and building service work. Along with operating refrigeration plant, ice, and floor maintenance equipment, duties also include: t Making, maintaining and monitoring ice surfaces t Performing routine minor building repairs t Cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces, glass, washrooms and change rooms Required Qualifications: t Valid WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate (or equivalent) t Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License Required for MSW/RO1: t BC Refrigeration Operator’s Certificate, or, BC Ice Facility Operator’s Certificate Required for MSW/RO2: t Refrigeration Operator, or a Fifth Class Power Engineer An Arena Ice Maker’s Certificate and a Building Service Worker Certificate are considered assets for this position. Interested persons who would like to join our Arena Operations team should direct all queries and applications, including a cover letter, resume and copies of certifications, by the closing date of Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm to: District of Houston, Attn: Lindsay Blair, Corporate Services Officer PO Box 370, 3367 – 12th Street, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Phone: 250-845-2238 | Fax: 250-845-3429 | E-mail: corporate.services@houston.ca The District of Houston thanks all applicants in advance, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Vanderhoof Machine Works is seeking a certified welder. Must have previous experience in maintenance/repairs. Will be able to work independently. Service truck experience an asset. Wages negotiable. Benefits & Pension Package After 3 Months. Fax: (1)-250-567-2382 Email: info@vanderhoofmachine.ca

Help Wanted

Family Literacy Coordinator

Houston Link to Learning is looking for a Family Literacy Coordinator to develop and implement Family Literacy Programming. Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of Northwest Community College or by e-mailing manager@houstonlinktolearning.ca For further information, please contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning (250) 845-2727. Deadline for applications is August 31st 2015 at 4:00 pm. We’d like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Experienced Cooks required for high-quality camp. We offer an excellent pay rate and serve high quality classic and modern cuisine at a remote location in northern BC, working 10 - 12 hour days on a day. Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.

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Experienced Housekeepers required for high-quality camp. We offer an excellent pay rate working in a remote location in northern BC, working 10 hours a day, generally two weeks in and two weeks out. Your return transportation to camp will be provided from Hazelton, Kitwanga, Smithers, or Terrace.

The nature of camp work requires that this person have excellent interpersonal skills, handle stress well, and be able to live and work as a member of a team.

We’re looking for experienced housekeepers who can clean cabins, bathrooms and kitchens on a daily bases and are capable of standing on their feet for long periods of time. Preference will be given to those with previous experience cleaning commercialized buildings, hotels, or a janitorial background.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 2 years cooking experience in high-quality, high-volume food service. • Food safe • Skills and experience in all areas of cooking • Experience with special diets (gluten free, diabetic, etc.) • Breakfast experience • Basic computer skills, competency with Excel. (Ordering large quantities of food) • Excellent communication skills, able to follow and give directions and provide assistance as needed • Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining high standards of service PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION: • Constant standing and walking throughout shift • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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The Houston“Love Legionby Branch Houston’s the 249: Bowl”Meeting: Soup 2nd Monday of healthy the month is Executive, Kitchen serving homemade soups4th in Monday is General Meeting. two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 on Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Wednesdays. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. Buck Flats Community Development The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: is accepting applications. No experience Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening 2nd Monday of the month is Executive, 4th necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250at 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) Monday is General Meeting. 696-3348 or come to a Fire Practice Thurs on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents @ 19:00 hrs (7pm). Houston Public Library Events: Mark Flats toCommunity Development RCMP are sponsoring a Block Watch Buck are welcome attend, we discuss issues Zagwyn Photography Sept 4: noon Society, meets every 3rd Sat. evening information meeting-isFriday, Monday, Sept. 14th July concerning the Buck flats area. Please call Topley Fire Protection Society meetings 2007 to the 4:30NWCC. p.m. Book Club Thursday, 6pm at Andy Pollack’s house (17642) at Watch for-more info. Sept 24: at Chris Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info. every second Tuesday of the month at 7 to 9 p.m.. For more info please contact the on Buck Flats Rd. All Buck Flats residents 7:30 pm. Houston Public Library Events: Mark are library @250-845-2256. Activities for toSeniors the welcome attend,inweHouston discuss at issues Zagwyn Photography - Friday, Sept 4: noon concerning Carpet Tues.call & the Buck flats Bowling area. Please Seniors Happy Gang Entertainment Fund Seniors Centre: toBlue 4:30 p.m. Book Club - Thursday, Sept 24: Chris Fri. 1:00 PM • Floor Curling Mon. 1:00 Newell at 250-845-3564 for more info. is accepting donations for Silent Auction 7 to 9 p.m.. For more info please contact the PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Green Call: 250-845-7537 or 250- Activities for Seniors in Houston at the The Granisle and District Senior Citizens Fundraiser. library @250-845-2256. Adrian-250-845-2338 Breakfasts845-9615. The Granisle and District SeniorThursday Citizens Seniors Centre: Carpet• Bowling Tues.first & meet every second and fourth Harvest Sat. 1:00 of the month, community invited. • Soup meet every second and fourth Thursday Seniors Happy Gang Entertainment Fund Fri. PM • Floor Curling Mon. of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Coffee Break - an Interactive Women’s and Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of1:00 the of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors is accepting for Wed. Silent morning Auction PM • Pool any afternoon to schedule call; Centre. Bible Study donations meet every month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley Fundraiser. Call: 250-845-7537 or 250- Adrian-250-845-2338 • Breakfasts- first Centre. from 9:30-11:00 at the Houston Christian Village, 3603 11thcommunity St.: Senior invited. Exercise, Mon. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department 845-9615. of the month, • Soup Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Sat. Granisle & Volunteer Fire every Department fire practices Tues., & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. Sandwich luncheon- third Thurs. of7:00 the meetings ChildcareBreak is provided. For more Women’s info call and meetingsat & fiFire re practices every Tues., 7:00pm the Hall. PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Coffee - an Interactive month. Community invited. At Pleasant Valley 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. Margaret: Darlene Wed. 1:30 AtSt.: theSenior Houston Swimming Bible Study845-2348, meet every Wed.845-7438, morning Village, 3603PM. 11th Exercise, Mon. Granisle Church of the Way services are Evelyn9:30-11:00 696-3229. at the Houston Christian Pool: Aquafi t, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-107:00 AM. Sundays from Granisle at Church of the Way services are 11:00am. & Fri 10:00 AM • Cards Mon. & Thurs. At the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch Reformed Church, 1959 Goold Road. Sundays at 11:00am. PM. At the Bowling Alley: Seniors bowling Houston’s “Love by the Bowl” Soup Childcare is provided. more infosoups call Wed. Thursdays 2 p.m. Please keep your announcements as brief as 1:3011a.m. PM. At- the Houston Swimming Kitchen serving healthyFor homemade Colour Logo File possible. Deadline (faxed or mailed or delivered) is Margaret: 845-2348, Darlene 845-7438, in two different seatings, 11-12 and 12 -1 Pool: Aquafit, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9-10 AM. 4 p.m. Thursday. Itemsor aremailed printedoror delivered) alternated as Please keep your announcements as brief as possible. Deadline (faxed is Evelyn 696-3229. At4 the Legion: Seniors darts and light lunch on Wednesdays. space permits. willwill be accepted via fax, p.m. Thursday. Items are printed or alternated as space permits.Items Items be accepted viaemail fax, or dropped at the offi ce. No phone calls please. Thursdays 11a.m.at-the 2 p.m. email or dropped office. No phone calls please. More calendar items are listed online and can Community Calendar proudly sponsored by

GEMS Girls Club is starting again on Sept. 10th. Registration is available at Country Wide Printing & Stationary. If possible, please register before Sept 10th. GEMS begins Sept 10th at the Houston Christian Reformed Church at 6:30 for meet & greet, registration and fun night.

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Last Saturday, Houston was bustling with a Show & Shine, Downtown Street Festival and Kid’s Triathlon. Pictured top left: Elaine Kaszas and Jamie Mayer posing at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s photo booth. Top Right: Abby and Timothy Tiessen with their bikes participating in the Kid’s Triathlon. Middle Left: Mattea Sjoden swimming with all her might during the Kid’s Triathlon. Left: Joyce Reitsma posing with her 1960 GMC pickup. Above: George Gagnon shows off his 1958 Impala. Robin Vander Heide photos/Houston Today

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