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News that Smithers will play host to a forum aimed at improving transportation along Highway 16 has been greeted with mixed reactions from advocates for the cause. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) announced last week they were partnering to host a transportation symposium in Smithers on Nov. 24. According to a press statement from the Ministry, the discussions would be attended by representatives from 23 First Nations communities along with municipalities along on the stretch of highway be-

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Jen Williams, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Mia McGonigal, Family Literacy Coordinator, from Houston Link to Learning hosted a Family Fun Night at the Seniors’ Activity Centre last week Thursday. The Seniors’ centre was packed with families enjoying a delicious spaghetti dinner, prizes, and a chance to socialize with friends.

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Weather windfall for U.S. power exports By Tom Fletcher Black Press

A warm winter and a dry spring and summer combined to produce a big jump in BC Hydro power exports this year. Electricity exports to the U.S. jumped by 73 per cent in the first eight months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to export data from Statistics

Canada. BC Hydro says the warmer winter decreased residential customer demand for electricity in B.C., leaving enough water in the Columbia and Peace River reservoirs that their combined volume reached record highs by the end of March 2015. That allowed for more generation from Mica dam on the Columbia River, which recently

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routes, and there is no long-term commitment to support invasive plant management. Furthermore, the RDBN points out that emergency management “remains uncoordinated.” The press release says the RDBN has been engaging with LNG pipeline proponents and the province to ensure that “potential negative effects associated with pipeline construction are mitigated.” It also says the RDBN is working to ensure that the community will benefit from the economic benefits that would come from LNG development. “The RDBN will continue in its attempts to engage with the province and LNG pipeline proponents on behalf of the region’s residents.” “The hope is that the pipeline development industry will work proactively with communities and local governments in a meaningful way,” says the RDBN. “With pipeline construction potentially beginning as early as 2016, the opportunity is slipping away.” There are a number of LNG pipelines

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Transportation symposium in Smithers HWY from Page 1 tween Prince Rupert and Prince George. FNHA spokesperson Richard Jock said his organization hoped the forum would lead to safe and affordable medical transportation along the highway. “The FNHA assumed responsibility for medical transportation in 2013 and we look forward to working with First Nations, government and other partners to create new models which address transportation along the Highway 16 corridor in a more fundamental way,” said Jock. Improving public transportation was one of the recommendations of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (MWCI), which was prepared by commissioner Wally Oppal in 2012, and a shuttle bus service was also recommended in the 2006 Highway of Tears Symposium Re c o m m e n d a t i o n s Report. The Ministry of Transportation last year ruled out the shuttle bus concept, calling it a “one-size-fits-all” approach that would not work. It said any expansion or alteration of public transit routes were the responsibility of local governments. Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Minister Todd Stone said the Smithers forum would aim to identify practical, affordable and sustainable transportation for communities along the highway.

“I’m confident that, through our partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, and the information and ideas gathered at the symposium, we will be able to develop a vision for a community-based transportation model that is supported by First Nations and municipal communities along the Highway 16 corridor.” Brenda Wilson is the coordinator of the Highway of Tears initiative run by CarrierSekani Family Services in Prince George. She said her organization, which works with families and friends of missing and murdered women along Highway 16, had wanted to be involved in running the symposium. Wilson, whose 16-year-old sister Ramona was murdered near Smithers in 1994, said the Ministry should have collaborated with her organization. “I understand that they are trying to look for solutions but the consultation needs to be with the families and the organizations that are involved,” she said. “They have to be reaching out to the organizations that deal with the situation ... you have the Highway of Tears initiative that is on a daily basis working with the families and the different groups that these families are referred to. “It’s really disheartening when they don’t include us from the

north when that’s where the situations are at.” Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned why more consultation was needed. He said various provincially-funded investigations, including the Wally Oppal inquest and the 2006 symposium, had already recommended improving transportation along the highway. “It’s all fine and dandy to ask for public input but at some point that has to stop and some actual concrete options have to be offered by the government,” he said. Donaldson said dedicating resources to link existing public transport services and improve scheduling could be options for making the highways safer. He said it was unfair to ask people in affected communities to share their stories again before offering solutions. “How many times does this government or this Minister want to put people through that before some action is taken so come back with options and a cost and plans and then we’ll have something to talk about,” he said. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach said he hoped the symposium would shed light on the inadequacies of the current system. “Despite having a report that clearly calls for enhanced transit services we see a trend of declining passenger transportation so the trends are heading in

the wrong direction,” said Bachrach. “We need to have a serious conversation about reversing that.” He wanted the forum to “focus on action”, such as finding ways to establish a more integrated regional ser-

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Who was the federal aboriginal affairs minister in the now defeated Conservative government? Bernard Valcourt from New Brunswick who, on election night, lost his own seat. That Mr. Valcourt never visited the northwest may speak to how his government viewed aboriginal affairs. This was the government, after all, which took more than two years to ratify treaty agreements in principle for the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas after their members did so by referendum. Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau, by following through on his electoral success message of change and optimism, has the opportunity to do better in the northwest. And that’s within the area of aboriginal involvement in industrial development.

Maybe she’s born with it By Lori Welbourne On a brighter note

When I graduated It’s taken the prospect of a liquefied high school I was voted natural gas industry to open the eyes of “Most Casual” by the all concerned that aboriginal participa- year book committee tion in decision-making overall and spe- and labeled as such in cifically in areas such as skills training is the school’s hard covered annual. I took that vital for the future of the region. as a more polite way to Even if a natural gas industry does describe “Biggest Slob.” I never wore a stitch not happen or takes place on a much of make up or learned smaller scale than contemplated, a tem- how to style my hair in plate of aboriginal inclusion for any my youth. I wanted to, but after a few failed other type of industrial development attempts at improving can only make the region stronger. my appearance with my

The new Prime Minister’s choice for aboriginal affairs minister and that person’s subsequent mandate would be a step in the right direction. Terrace Standard Have an Opinion? Write to the Editor!

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mom’s cosmetics and plastic hair rollers I gave up. My typical look in high school consisted of a pair of bike leggings, an unflattering over sized t-shirt or hoodie and my hair pulled back in a messy ponytail. A fashion plate I was not. The opposite of that, my daughter seemed born with a sense of style. Even as a toddler she was objecting to certain outfits and pulling out ones she preferred

from her dresser. As she got older that interest in clothing grew and she soon became enthralled with beauty products as well. She and her friends would spend hours polishing their nails, applying make-up, styling their hair and putting together ensembles. They’d host fashion shows, strutting up and down our hallway in my high heels while I took pictures of their different creations. They’d also play “beauty salon” alternating between stylist and customer. I’ve sat in Daisy’s make up chair on many occasions over the years and with the exception of the times when she was three when I’d end up with my lips outlined like a clown, too much blush on my cheeks and bright pink nail polish up to my knuckles, I’d usually end up looking quite presentable. Now that she’s 12 her delight in makeup and hair has intensi-

fied. I came home last week and the closet in her bedroom that I’d converted into a homework nook with a desk had been modified to a make-up station reminiscent of what’s seen in the cosmetics section of a department store. She’d moved all her stationary supplies to a hutch inside her room and set up her desk with her hair tools, beauty products, and a Hollywood free standing mirror she’d received as a present. “I never do my homework in here anyway,” she explained. “This makes more sense since I like to sit while I’m putting on my face and there’s no room to do that in my little bathroom.” Putting on her face means different things at different times. In the morning before school it’s just mascara, eyebrow shaping and clear chap-stick. After school or on the weekend it

could be many different looks as she and her friends experiment with a variety of techniques and appearances they’ve learned from YouTube. For years she’s wanted to be a make-up artist and she’s got a talent and interest for it that I don’t. It’s gotten to the point that if I wanted to go to an event with an elegant evening look I would definitely ask for her assistance. I tried doing my own “smoky eyes” once many years ago and ended up looking like a raccoon. An old friend recently criticized my concession of such a “superficial pursuit that sexualized and demeaned all females.” That wasn’t an unfamiliar notion as I have been puzzled and annoyed by the seeming assumption that the natural faces of women aren’t good enough and require face paint in order to look presentable.

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Over the years I’ve lightened up about that. Daisy’s innate love for beautifying transcends any irritation I have with the multi billion dollar cosmetic industry, and I have come to regard it more as an art form that holds a great deal of entertainment value for my daughter and her friends and millions of others. Daisy’s posse say they don’t feel it’s necessary to wear makeup and some are often seen without it. They’re all smart, creative individuals involved in competitive activities such as fastball, gymnastics, soccer, dance, and school sports. I don’t see the harm in them having fun with make-up as long as it’s appropriate outside the home. In our house they can do what they want with their appearance. The freedom of creative expression is good, even if it means choosing to look like the biggest slob.

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Houston merchants and people on the street, the same with Christian church related. This past year my mobility is not quite up to Olympic standards.

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We operate a recycling fund raiser for B.C. Children’s Hospital, so I often drive into Houston with a van or van and trailer loaded with bottles and cans. Starting with Fred and Pauline Warren - Audray Mitchell and now John Koo

and his wife Meeran Won. All were extremely cheerful and helpful. Home Hardware staff the same, cheerful and helpful. These are my main contacts but the same applies elsewhere. It is common at stores with shopping

carts outside to have someone give you a coin in exchange for an empty cart, but a couple of weeks ago I had just come out of Super Valu and was unloading my cart, I was in the van putting perishables into our cooler when a lady in a car beside

me offered to pass the other bags to me. I thanked her, then she offered me a toonie in exchange for my cart, I thanked her thinking she wanted to go into the store. A few minutes later she was back and drove away. I hope she reads this as it

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South Asian military efforts marked at legislature By Tom Fletcher Black Press

An 1874 version of the Red Ensign flag has been presented to the B.C. government to commemorate the contribution of Indian Army soldiers to allied forces in World War I and their settlement in the province. Steven Purewal, founder of Indus Media Foundation Canada, presented the flag to Premier Christy Clark Oct. 28 as a symbol of their contribution. Here are excerpts from Purewal’s speech: “In 1849 Vancouver Island and the Punjab both became realms of the Crown. For the

Punjab, the Victorian era opened up many opportunities within the vast military administration of the empire. And by the turn of the 19th Century, Punjabis had won many accolades as outstanding soldiers of the Queen in the various campaigns throughout Asia and Africa. “As we know, in the summer of 1914, the ship Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver to a less than welcoming environment. It was a sad episode in our community’s history. “But there is another story, an epilogue if you will, to the Komagata Maru

story. And that is that another ship was asked to sail at the very same time the Komagata Maru was leaving from India, that was asked to sail to France. “That ship contained the kith and kin of the people aboard the Komagata Maru. Their story is the story of the men that stood with Canada during its baptism of fire in World War I. “The heroic story of the Canadians in Flanders Fields is told in our classrooms. But what’s not told is that the Punjabis were standing united with Canada. They were there as brothers in arms and friends in

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Steven Purewal (left) presents 1874 Red Ensign flag to Premier Christy Clark, with members of the Surreybased 3300 B.C. Regiment (Bhai Kanhaiya) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps at ceremony at the B.C. legislature Oct. 28. need. They stood true despite the events of Vancouver. “On the centennial

of World War I, our children should learn that the Indian Army won 9,000 gallantry

awards, that the Indian Army fielded more men in World War I than all the other colonies

put together, including Canada and Australia, that they were critical to the allied victory.”

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DNA Code

When researching the biological reasons of how cancer works, it struck me that cancer was identified as rebellion against the DNA code. It went on to explain how DNA has a strict built in code which regulates healthy growth of our cells and how cancer bypasses this and multiplies uncontrollably until it can grow to such an extent that it can kill the host that it lives in. Some researchers call it suicidal for this reason. Every human being has some cancer cells in their body, but the immune system, when healthy, identifies and kills these rogue cells to protect the person. If the cells begin to make headway and a tumor develops it is essential to remove the cancer before it spreads and grows into an uncontrollable mass that threatens the life of the person. Any doctor who finds such a growth would warn his patient of the dangers and would recommend an operation to remove it. This news is not pleasant for the doctor to reveal, or for his patient to accept at the time. But for the doctor to not inform his patient is absolute neglect of his responsibilities and rebellion against the principles of his profession. As I think on this, it reminds me of sin in our lives, how it often slowly encroaches into our lives, something we think, say or do against God and his word, which allowed to remain, soon grows and becomes hatred, anxiety, or fear which saps our spiritual life. “..when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” James 1:15 NLT. These sinful attitudes have a way of invading every part of our being; how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, even physically causing health problems and ultimately, if allowed to remain, spiritual death. All of us have sin of some sort or another in our lives (Romans 3:23). Just like cancer, sin needs to be acknowledged and dealt with as soon as it shows up. If we truly love ourselves and those around us, we will identify sin and repent of it before it gets a grip on us and brings death to our soul. Though it is not pleasant at the time to face our sins and to turn away from them, to do anything less would be rebellion against God, against ourselves and those around us. Jesus said “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Matthew 4:17 NLT Submitted by Ken Penner

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Geothermal heating at new housing unit By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

The third sixunit seniors housing building will have geothermal heating, just like the other two. All three buildings use heat from deep in the ground to heat up the buildings. A pipe filled with an antifreeze liquid goes 100 feet into the ground and gets warmed up

by residual heat there, coming out at around 41 C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheaper, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmentally very positive,â&#x20AC;? Houston Retirement Housing Society Amonson president said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the [ground], itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really, I guess, almost perpetual.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to fix anything. The only thing we have to change sometimes is

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takes the heat out of the water and puts it into the room. The installation of this cost $150,000 for seven units. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in here, for all their electrical use, most of them donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay more than $35 a month, average,â&#x20AC;? Amonson said. Amonson estimated this figure for a suite of 800 square feet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only thing that they have to buy here is hydro, telephone and television,â&#x20AC;? Amonson said. Each unit has its own thermostat and a compressor. Pipes run below the flooring and heats the room up.

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District of Houston

Newsletter ~ November 4th, 2015 edition District of Houston - Committee of the Whole Meeting Council Chambers - Tuesday, November 10th @ 6:00 p.m.

Where the welcome is warm and the wilderness beckons! Upcoming Council Meetings: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Tuesday, November 17, 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: active@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

to discuss the District of Houston Master Transportation Plan for Adoption.

Snow Clearing Operations

Property owners are reminded that basketball stands placed on the roadway must be removed. The District will not be responsible for any damage during snow clearing operations.

Please help the Public Works crews to keep the streets clear of snow this winter. Snow removal operations start at 5:00 am, seven (7) days/week as required. Residents are reminded: • to keep parked vehicles off roadways and streets while crews are in the area clearing snow from streets; • it is the responsibility of individual property owners to clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property; and, • snow removal from private property cannot be put on municipal property. Your patience is appreciated as driveways cannot be cleared by operators during regular snow removing operations. The roads are cleared on a ﬁrst priority basis with one travel lane each way, with a ﬁxed blade truck that plows to the right only. This results in snow being pushed to the curb and into driveways. When road and street widening is done, crews try to clean driveways; however this work depends on the amount of snowfall. A heavy snowfall takes 4-5 full days to clear and remove the piled snow. When other emergencies occur, employees are taken away from their regular duties and the operation slows down.

Leisure Facility Programs Boot Camp

is starting November 16 to December 16 (10 classes) from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Houston Community Hall. Cost: $80.

Evening Power Fit (Aquafit)

Circuit Training

runs from October 14 to November 25 (no class Remembrance Day) Mondays/Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. Cost is $57.75 or drop in is $7.

at the Houston Leisure Facility is $10 drop in on Tuesday and Thursday mornings either 6:00 to 6:45 a.m. or 9:00 to 945 a.m. Next registered session starts November 3 to December 17 (same times). Cost: $90

National Lifeguard Pool

starts December 4. Cost: $380.

Garbage Pick Up Holiday Schedule: Wednesday, November 11th – picked up on Thursday, November 12th Thursday, November 12th – picked up on Friday, November 13th

Additional Toter Carts

For those consumers with additional service requirements, the District of Houston now offers a “Tag-a-Cart” service. “Tag-a-Cart” is a waste collection service permitting the service user to set out additional Toter Carts beyond the one-cart limit prescribed by the District provided that the service user attaches a tag for which a fee has been paid to the District for each additional Toter Cart used. The cost for this service is $2.50 per Toter Cart (plus applicable taxes).

Claude Parish Memorial Arena Schedule - 2015/16 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Morning Hockey 6:30-7:30

Available for Rent 6:30-7:30

Morning Hockey 6:30-7:30

Available for Rent 6:30-7:30

Morning Hockey 6:30-7:30

Skate@School TBD

Thank you to our sponsors for providing FREE Public Skating for the 2015/16 season

Parent & Tot 12:15-1:15 Skills Academy 1:30-3:00 Figure Skating 3:30-5:30

Minor Hockey 5:45-9:30

Ice Maintenance 9:00-12:00

Saturday

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Christian Hockey 8:00-10:00

Shinny Hockey $5 12:15-1:15 Skills Academy 1:30-3:00

Skate@School TBD

Figure Skating 3:30-6:00

Ringette 6:15-9:00 Minor Hockey 9:15-10:15

Skate@School TBD Figure Skating 2:30-5:30 Ringette 5:45-6:30

Minor Hockey 6:15-9:15 Available for Rent 9:30-10:30

Phone: 250-845-7432

Public Skating 3:15-4:00

Minor Hockey 9:00-4:30 Minor Hockey 10:15-6:00 Public Skating 5:00-6:00

Christian Hockey 4:00-6:30 Ringette 6:45-8:45

Minor Hockey 6:30-10:15

ARENA NOTES • Arena will be open 30 minutes prior to scheduled ice time • Public skating is unsupervised -children age 7 and under must be supervised by a responsible caregiver • Please adhere to the Code of Conduct posted in the arena

Skills Academy 1:30-3:00

Old Timers 9:00-10:00

Sunday

Public Skating 6:15-7:15

Available for Rent 6:15-7:15

Available for Rent 7:30-8:30

Old Timers 7:30-8:30

Rec Hockey 8:45-10:15

Available for Rent 8:45-10:30

Stat Holiday Schedule - All regular usage is cancelled 12:00-2:00 - Public Skating - FREE 2:15-4:15- Youth (10-15) Shinny Hockey - $5.00 4:30-6:30- Adult (16+) Shinny Hockey - $5.00

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

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Police report: breaches to court orders By Xuyun Zeng Houston Today

Since our last police report, police have received 43 calls for service, three of which were bylaw complaints, one traffic complaint and one false alarm. *** Police conducted a court order compliance check at 11 p.m. on Oct. 21 at a residence in Granisle, and they said they found a man not in compliance. Police has requested a warrant for his arrest. *** Police responded to a disturbance that occurred at 6 a.m. on Oct. 23. Police said this happened on Pearson Road and they arrested a man for uttering threats. The man will appear in the Houston Provincial Court later this year. *** Police responded to a call regarding

an unwanted man on 11th Street. Police said they spoke with a man who provided false information. Police said the man had a warrant from Terrace for breach of probation and was arrested for obstructing a peace officer and failing to comply with court order conditions. He was held in custody to appear in Smithers Provincial Court on Oct. 26 where he remains, charged with obstructing a peace officer, failure to comply with recognizance and breach of probation. *** Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 24 at 1:30 a.m. Police said they stopped the vehicle on Gillespie Road near Jewel Road. Police said they noticed signs of impairment and made a breathylser test demand, which the person failed. Police said the driver was issued with a

90-day roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. *** Police assisted the conservation service regarding a vehicle on Michell Bay Road on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. Police said the man was driving while prohibited. Police said his vehicle was towed and he was released from custody to appear in Houston Provincial Court on Dec. 14. *** Police are searching for a lost rifle. Police said they received the report on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. They said a Browning .308 rifle had fallen out of a pickup truck on the North Road. If found, police should be contacted so it can returned to its owner. *** Police received a report of a possible assault on Oct. 24 at 10:20 p.m. on Tweedie Avenue. Police said

police spoke the complainant and subsequently located the female that was involved and learned that there had not been an assault, but that female had fallen, causing injuries that required treatment in hospital. *** Police conducted a court order compliance check on woman on Hagman Crescent on Oct. 26 at 1:30 a.m. Police said they found that she was in breach of court-order conditions. Police said the female was arrested and will appear in court for breach of court order conditions. *** Police received a report of a disturbance on Hagman Crescent on Oct. 26 at 10:50 p.m. Police said they spoke to a woman and later arrested a man for assault. Police added that the man resisted arrest and assaulted

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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Beverly Lloyd Harris (Bev) of Houston, BC. Bev succumbed to illness in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, 2015 at BV District Hospital in Smithers, BC at the age of 78. He was born and raised in Southwestern Ontario where he met and married the love of his life. After their children were born, he moved the family to BC where he lived and worked until his death. Bev was predeceased by his parents Percy Lloyd and Rosa Mae (Dearing) Harris. He is survived by his loving wife Pauline (Vanderweil) Harris, daughters Angela DesChamps (Michael) and Alice Harris, his grandsons Kody DesChamps and Kole DesChamps and his sister Patricia Noakes (William) of Hensall, ON. He also leaves behind many extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Houston Community Hall at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. He will be loved and missed forever!

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“I was inspired by life itself’ by Robin VanderHeide Black Press

Recently the Houston Public Library hosted Houston’s newest published author. Robert Winston Hamblin, known to most as Bob, recently published his first book, Poems and Songs of Robert W. Hamblin. Bob has lived in Houston since June 1955.

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“A lot of my feelings come from out prospecting. I’m up in the mountains, looking down in the valleys below and seeing what God created...” - Bob Hamblin

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Bob Hamblin with a copy of his book. Over the past 60 years, he has raised a family with wife, Leslie. He has worked many different jobs, from positions in the sawmill and bush to mining, from being a partner in Hamblin Industries to owning Bob’s Drilling and

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Blasting. Bob’s talents with music and the written word have long been known by many. However, last winter, with a little time on his hands and a lot encouragement from his wife and many friends, Bob finally decided to compile his works, so

they could be enjoyed by all. Bob started writing at an early age and his songs and poems are inspired by life. When describing his inspiration , Bob says “I am inspired by life itself. I love life. And I have a very strong feeling in my heart for life

itself. There’s many, many losses, but much laughter too.” Most of Bob’s work is created while sitting, strumming, and speaking his feelings. “A lot of my feelings come from out prospecting. I’m up in the mountains, looking down in the valleys below and seeing what God created here and I enjoy every minute of it. If I can make up a few words about that, that’s where I do it.” From comical memories of mining and forestry, to politically bent songs pleading for change, to tearjerkers about losses and life, Bob’s recent performance at the Houston Public Library held his audience captive. And his new book is bound to do the same. When asked if he had any advice to give others interested in publishing their own book, Bob said “if you’re going to do it, do it. Find a wife like Leslie and you will do it.” And Bob’s work is not yet complete. He is already working on poems and songs for his next book. And is currently recording a CD. Bob is also hoping to do more performances, but if you want to experience all of his great work, you will have to buy his new book!

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Golden Boy Sultana Raisins

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E.D. Smith Pie Fillings Assorted Varieties 540 ml

2 for

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Honey Maid Graham Crumbs

Dairyland Whipping Cream

299

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Crown Corn Syrup 2 Varieties, 500 ml

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Hershey’s Chipits

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