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Fraser Lake drug bust

From hypothesis to conclusion: Vanderhoof science fair week

Sixty-five pounds of marijuana was seized during a RCMP impaired driving check in Fraser Lake on Highway 16 and Francois Lake Road at 10:15 p.m on Feb. 6. Two men — Hoa Hung Duong and Ly Sau Phuc, aged 49 and 39 respectively — have been taken into custody and are charged for two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking. At the check, a Fraser Lake RCMP officer was inspecting a vehicle for defects, leading into a Wildlife Act investigation and then a Controlled Drug and Substance Act investigation, states the police in a media release. The two men are scheduled to appear in Fort St. James Provincial Court on Feb. 15.

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Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner from W. L. McLeod Elementary demonstrates a Gauss gun, an accelerating device made of magnetic balls, during the annual science fair on Feb. 9. See SCIENCE FAIR on page 10 to 11.

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Fraser Lake RCMP seized 65 pounds of marijuana at a road block on Feb. 6.

TransCanada, Nak’azdli donates to ‘hoof pool Vivian Chui Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s pool is now another $100,000 closer to town, thanks to recent donations from TransCanada and the Nak’azdli First Nation last week. On Feb. 12, representatives of the company’s Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project RESS 2015 OMINECA EXP

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announced its $50,000 donation to the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre at the District of Vanderhoof office. Earlier last week, the Nak’azdli First Nation also contributed $50,000 to the Vanderhoof Pool Society’s $500,000 fundraising goal. Including recent four-digit donations from various community members, the soci-

ety has now raised $450,000. “We’re pleased to be able to invest in this important leisure and recreation facility, that will support Vanderhoof’s healthy, active community,” said Greg Cano, project planning and execution director of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project. The proposed 670-kilometre natural gas pipeline will extend from the Groundbirch

area near Dawson Creek to the proposed LNG Canada liquified natural gas export facility near Kitimat. For the proposed pipeline that would pass 10 kilometres north of Vanderhoof, TransCanada is also discussing a potential selfsufficient camp for its construction by VanSee AQUATIC CENTRE, page 2

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Aquatic centre receives more committed funds wards the aquatic centre’s design — the cost of which totals $473,752. The remaining amount for the design would come from the district’s pool reserve, set aside in 2015’s budget. Including engineering and architectural work, designing the pool will be a year-long process, including community consultation, said CAO Tom Clement.

BC SPCA your first adoption option! Our pet of the week is Jesse, a 6 month old Domestic short hair cat. He is a neutered male. Jesse came to us as a surrender and is now looking for his new home! He is a very shy boy but also very friendly. Because Jesse is shy around new people and situations he doesn’t come out on his own. He is however okay with being picked up and enjoys ys getting attention and love. He will purr and purr once comfortable around someone. He would do best in a home where he can come out of his shell at his own pace. Jesse is such a sweet and kind soul, patiently waiting to find his forever human whom he can trust and bond with. He will make a fantastic companion and a amazing addition to anyone willing to give him a chance and someone that is able to spend the extra time with him. If you think Jesse is the one for you, please come see us at the shelter!

Funds currently committed to Vanderhoof pool: Referendum $4,000,000 RDBN Area “F” $500,000 RDBN Area “D” $200,000 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT DoV (Gas Tax) OR NEED MORE INFO PLEASE CALL $700,000 250-562-5511 Northern Development This ad is sponsored by $250,000 TransCanada $50,000 Pool Society Jodi Carlton $450,000 2421 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof Total: 250-567-4646 $6,150,000 In part with Omineca Express

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TAX TIPS & Traps Contributing to an RRSP POOL, continued from front page -derhoof’s airport, though no activity for the project may come to town until 2017, states Kiel Giddens, the project liaison for land, community, and aboriginal relations. The $12-million aquatic cen-

tre will include a 25-metre pool, a warm water leisure pool, hot tub, as well as universal dressing rooms. “Our community has always sensed that an aquatic centre would be great for attracting new families to our region. This recreation facility will be an asset for youth, seniors and families,” said

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board MeeƟngs of the Board of EducaƟon of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of February and March 2016 will be held as follows: February 22, 2016 Video-Conference March 21, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board Oĸce. These meeƟngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to aƩend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen. “This support from Coastal GasLink will go a long way, in not only allowing us to realize our vision, but will leave a legacy for generations to come.” Last December, the District of Vanderhoof received $100,000 from the Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society to go to-

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Generally, the amount you can contribute to your RRSPs or your spouse or common-law partner’s RRSPs, for a given tax year without tax implications is determined by your RRSP deduction limit, this amount can be found on your 2014 notice of assessment. This is often called your “contribution room.” Amounts that you contribute above this limit may be considered excess contributions (over-contributions). Your RRSP deduction limit is the amount of RRSP contributions that you can deduct on your tax return for a given year. For more info see our website:

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BRIEFLY Upcoming local arts festival The 38th annual Festival of the Performing Arts will take place from March 7 to 15 at the NVSS Integris Community Theatre. Monday March 7, Speech Arts Friday March 11, Strings Monday March 14, Piano SUBMITTED photo

Tuesday March 15, 7:30 p.m. Piano workshop Sunday March 20, 2:30 p.m. Spring Arts Gala Concert Adjudicator profiles to come next week.

Fraser Lake Tots Around Town A time for parents/ caregivers to come together and support one another while sharing positive experiences around town and through a variety of activities bonding with their preschoolers. Drop-in every Wednesday 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m from Feb. 3 to March 23, with beverages and snacks. Feb. 17 Storytime Fraser Lake Library Feb. 24 Families in the Kitchen CNC/Learning Centre March 2 Braids, Hair Care, Pictures & Dress Up! Arena Complex (downstairs) March 9 Banner Craft Autumn Services March 16 Hula Hooping & Music Arena Complex (upstairs)

Earlier this month, students from W. L. McLeod Elementary practised for the Vanderhoof schoolswide flash mob for Pink Shirt Day. At 12:30 p.m on Feb. 24, over 800 Vanderhoof kids, decked in pink, will rock Burrard Avenue in downtown Vanderhoof to dance against bullying. The community is invited to join by dressing in pink and lining Burrard Ave, in support of anti-bullying.

Province toughens up drinking and driving laws VICTORIA - New regulations are in place to clarify and toughen the consequences of drinking and drug affected driving in British Columbia, strengthening the Province’s resolve to have the safest roads in North America by 2020. Under the new program, drivers with certain serious prohibitions for drinking and drug affected driving are now required to participate in mandatory remedial programs designed to prevent this high risk and irresponsible behaviour from reoccurring. Driving while affected by drugs or alcohol is a significant public health and safety concern of this government. In 2014, drinking and driving contributed to the death of 61 people on our roads -

that’s 61 completely preventable deaths due to poor choices. Once a mandatory referral is made, drivers will be required to participate in the Responsible Driver Program (RDP), which focuses on education and counselling, and/or the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), for which a device is installed in the vehicle to prevent drivers from driving if they have consumed alcohol. Quick Facts: * The new regulations apply to drivers caught driving while affected by drugs or alcohol who accumulate between 6-16 remedial program points within five years. * Since the 2010 implementation of the Immediate Road-

side Prohibition (IRP) program, there has been an estimated 260 lives saved and a 52% reduction in alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths. * Drivers who receive a 90 Day IRP or accumulate points through repeat alcohol and drug related driving events will be required to participate in remedial programs. * Research shows a 90% reduction in repeat drinking and driving while the Ignition Interlock Program (IIP) device is installed. * IRP’s administrative sanctions have seen a reduction of 6,000 Criminal Code Impaired Driving court cases per year since 2010. * There is no reconsideration process for mandatory referrals.

SUMMER CABIN BREAK-AND-ENTER ALERT Three cases of seasonal cabin breakand-enter have been reported so far this year in Cluculz Lake, with the most recent case reported on Feb. 5. Only minor items were lost from the incidents, including a .22 rifle, Sgt. Svend Nielsen said. The small spike in these crimes may be a common problem at this time of year, as the cabins become less used during wintertime, he added Though the incidents were reported recently, the break-and-entering could have happened over several weeks this season. Two of the locations have been checked by the RCMP’s forensics team, who gathered physical evidence, including fingerprints, for the continuing investigation. The police advises cabin owners to leave the property bare or keep valuables hidden — such as storing firearms in gun safes at home. BURRARD BRIDGE HOLDUP On Feb. 9, a false complaint of a young boy jumping off Burrard bridge was reported to Vanderhoof’s RCMP at 3:30 p.m. A man reportedly saw a child on a bike going off the bridge’s east side railing, but the police quickly proved that nothing had happened, according to physical evidence, Nielsen said. Bike marks on the pedestrian walkway were observed to have continued along the path, with no indication left behind on the bridge’s railing, nor on the ice below. An individual could not have slipped into the river as well, given the thickness of the ice at the time, Nielsen added. The man was determined to be hallucinating, as he relayed further observations that on-scene RCMP members did not perceive. Neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor in the false report, and the man was taken to the hospital, Nielsen said. STRAY BELONGINGS OVERBOARD Vanderhoof’s police received two to three reports of items falling off pickup trucks on the road last week. Though no accidents have been caused by the fallen debris, the RCMP advised drivers to secure all loads before hitting the road — vehicles with insecure loads could be fined for $109. - with files from Sgt. Svend Nielsen, Vanderhoof RCMP

B.C.: certificate rules change to increase aboriginal post-secondary enrollment NORTH VANCOUVER - Education Minister Mike Bernier has said the Province is moving forward to address concerns raised by the auditor general of British Columbia and education partners about the disproportionately high number of Aboriginal students receiving Evergreen Certificates. British Columbia schools will no longer be allowed to issue Evergreen Certificates to students unless they are classified as students with special needs and have an Individual Education Plan - ensuring the certificates are used only for their origi-

nal purpose. The change was made at the request of the First Nations Education Steering Committee, the British Columbia School Trustees Association and British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Restricting the use of Evergreen Certificates was also a recommendation made by the auditor general of British Columbia in her report, An Audit of the Education of Aboriginal Students in the B.C. Public School System, released in November 2015. The Evergreen is a B.C. school-completion certificate awarded to students with a special

needs designation. It is not a graduation certificate like the Dogwood and is usually not sufficient for direct entry into most post-secondary programs. Government’s goal is to ensure all students receive a Dogwood diploma prior to leaving school so they are prepared for university, college and skills training so they can take advantage of British Columbia’s strong and growing economy. The changes support the Ministry of Education’s work to increase the six-year graduation rate for Aboriginal students, which has risen from 39% in 2000-01 to an all-time high of 63% in 2014-15.

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Vivian Chui Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s workforce now has 10 new heavy equipment operators, thanks to a funded program targeting those who would normally be unable to access the industrial training. On Jan. 26, graduates of the College of New Caledonia’s Heavy Equipment Operator program in Vanderhoof celebrated and were presented with certificates of completion on campus. “It’s the first program of its kind at CNC,” said Aboriginal Support Worker Reg Mueller, who was involved with the program’s student recruitment and support. “The students now have experience operating most pieces of equipment.” Funded by the Ministry of Jobs, Skills and Tourism, the HEO program focused on providing students with handson equipment operations training complemented by industry recognized safety training, as requested by industry supporters, CNC states. Started at the end of last October, the 12week program followed the Industry Training Authority’s (ITA) curriculum and students received 200 hours of machine time. Though end of January may not be the best

timing for job search for the graduates, the college will follow up with students and continue to make connections within the community for job prospects, Mueller said. He advises students to “pound pavement and make calls to companies with resumes,” or become an entrepreneur by making a business plan, buying their own equipment, and starting their own company. “Start from the bottom up, get your foot in the door,” Mueller said, adding that students can also challenge the Red Seal, an interprovincial and territorial standard for certified tradespeople. “I hope to see people with jobs in the next three to six months.” Twelve students were enrolled in the course, with one participant finding employment in Alberta before the end of the program and another moving out of Canada in December. For HEO graduate Heather Alexis, the program prepared her for entry into industry, covering different skills related to both logging and road maintenance, she said. “I wanted to try to get my foot into the door; this makes a big impact,” Alexis said. “I want to go further in the Red Seal.” As a single mother with two children aged

five and under, Alexis found the coursework challenging, and she looks to expand her skills into mining and bridging as well. “If I can get into everything, I can do this in the fall, and that in the summer, so I don’t need to sit around,” she said. “And later, way down in the road, start my own company up.” She added, “I’m happy with the accomplishment I have done; when I first started I was rock bottom, I had nothing going for me.” Also offered at CNC’s campuses in Mackenzie and Prince

George, the HEO program in Vanderhoof was supported by inkind donations from GC Forest Enterprise, White River Contracting, Takla Lake First Nation, M4 Enterprises and Pitka Logging. “We are very grateful to the Ministry for providing this funding,” said CNC President, Henry Reiser. “This course has provided a number of individuals, who are typically unable to access these sort of opportunities, with training that is supported and asked for by our local industry partners.”

Rio Tinto and Indspire launch $2 million award program Rio Tinto has partnered with Indspire through a $1 million contribution to establish the Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students. Rio Tinto’s contribution is being matched by the Canadian government, for a total of $2 million. Alf Barrios, chief executive of Rio Tinto’s aluminium group stated: “We are very proud to establish the Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students through our partnership with Indspire, an Indigenous-led charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people in Canada.” “Rio Tinto has been invested in Canada for over 100 years and we have a long history of working closely with Indigenous people across this great county. At Rio Tinto, we know just how critical education is to the success of the communities in which we work, and to the success of our business.” “Through our partnership with Indspire, we aim to provide the chance to all Indigenous youth in the areas we operate to pursue further training and/or studies after high school so that they are equipped for leadership positions in the future.” The announcement was made in Vancouver,

B.C. at Indspire’s Soaring: Indigenous Youth Career Conference, an event where Indigenous high school students gather to learn about career and postsecondary education options. The Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous students is designed to offer financial support to Indigenous students who are enrolled or would like to enrol in post-secondary studies. It gives young people the chance to obtain a diploma, degree, certificate, academic upgrading, or apprenticeship program with financial assistance. The award prioritizes students in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines but is also available more broadly to students in any discipline including trades and is available to students of any age pursuing post-secondary education including adult learners. There are three application deadlines for the award: 15 February, 1 June, and 1 November 2016. Successful applicants are eligible for the funding upon completion of high school. For more information about the award, visit: www.indspire.ca/apply.

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Carcinogens the cancer causer Simply put carcinogens promote the development of cancer; They can be found in the air, food, water, clothes and things we come into contact with on a daily basis. Carcinogens promote the development of cancer by either mutating a cell, or damaging it in some way that may promote cancer to take hold and spread. Limiting your intake or exposure to common carcinogens is a great way to prevent cancer from taking hold. ... easier said than done. You can find a list in the American cancer organization website www.cancer.org. You will notice that the amount of carcinogens is.. well..a lot.. so it would be almost safe to say that staying natural is your best but for staying healthier. Avoiding even the small things can minimize your risk, avoiding carcinogens would be amazing, but if that is not possible stay natural when it comes to cosmetics & household products at least, since our exposure to them is common. Your biggest hint is ‘if you can’t read it, do your research. This may seem like a lot, but if you are surrounding yourself with these items, it would be good to know any risks associated with them or their ingredients. Be wary of claims that items may be considered safe because they have an ‘acceptable level’ this becomes a large problem when more than one item is used (as is often the case in cosmetics and household products), suddenly they become a much bigger problem as they combine and their carcinogen content is added unto itself with each product used. Some safety guidelines: · Read all labels, be aware of their uses, especially aerosols, paints etc · Lave products in their original packaging and original labels to prevent misuse or poisoning · Do not mix products that may be similar or from a different company, as the chemicals could interact for a negative effect · If you are pregnant – avoid toxic exposure, or exposure to a host of chemicals · Use in a well ventilated space (true for air fresheners which we tend to use with doors and windows closed – more on that in the next article) don’t forget to us proper protection (eye wear, ventilator etc) · Clean up after using hazardous products, avoid leaving them for ‘later’. Be sure to seal containers properly to avoid exposure or accidental ingestion. · A common carcinogen found in household products such a cat litter? Crystalline silica – be sure to known your common products.

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Council notes SYRIAN REFUGEES TO VANDERHOOF Tyler Janzen, from the leadership team of Northside Church, presented the community groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention to sponsor and welcome a Syrian family to Vanderhoof this year. More detail on this initiative to come. REDMOND FLATS CONSERVATION The District of Vanderhoof will sign a memorandum of understanding with Ducks Unlimited Canada, as well as the Vanderhoof Fish and Game Club, on conserving the Redmond Flats property as a green space with trail network for the community. More detail on this project to come.

50TH FALL FAIR CELEBRATION The District will be partnering with the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society to celebrate not only the 50th fall fair, but also Vanderhoofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90th birthday. NECHAKO VALLEY RODEO ASSOCIATIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ARENA REQUEST In conjunction with a day of rodeo events on Apr. 23, Vanderhoofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s association is also looking to host a dance at the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arena in the evening. The district council has declined the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to waive arena fees for the weekend, as it is not a non-profit event and the district has already supported

the rodeo through other funding. INTEGRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE The District has committed up to $100,000 to cover a potential shortfall in funding for the Integris Community Centre. Application for $202,000 of

provincial and federal grants is currently pending approval. After recent discussion with funders and due to the recent change in government, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence in receiving federal funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces program is low. The total renovation costs are estimated to be $650,000, for which

$453,000 has been secured so far through grants from the NechakoKitamaat Development Fund, the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the YMCA of Northern BC, as well the District of Vanderhoof. - with files from the District of Vanderhoof

Crash fraudsters busted by social media Insurance fraudsters are increasingly being tripped up online by their own social media postings. ICBC says it opened 2,350 cyber cases last year where investigators used social media or other online postings to try to uncover suspected fraudulent or exaggerated crash claims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social media is a growing area thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been highly successful for us,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Fairbridge, manager of ICBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Investigations Unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got pictures and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got video and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got posts of what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty hard for anybody to look at that and say youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re telling the truth when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve exaggerated.â&#x20AC;? Fairbridge said the dedicated unit now has 10 investigators dedicated to cyber cases, up from two when it was started in 2010. About 70 per cent of their investigations have some effect in reducing payout costs or leading to a complete denial. One 2015 example was a B.C.

woman who claimed crash injuries kept her from returning to work as a hairdresser, but posted on Twitter and Facebook about hiking, running and being one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hardest hittersâ&#x20AC;? on the roller derby team sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just joined. She settled for half her original claim after being confronted with her social media posts. In another case that went to court, a woman sought $1 million after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. A judge awarded her just $20,000 and ordered her to pay $34,000 in ICBC costs af-

ter deciding from social media posts and other evidence that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d grossly exaggerated her injuries. Other phony claimants were undone by their friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; social media postings. A Lower Mainland man said he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go back to his desk job after a crash but investigators found a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook photo of him later running a grueling obstacle race in Whistler, as well as a video of him taking down an opponent in a mixed martial arts bout. Shown the evidence, he quickly settled, citing a miraculous recovery. ICBC also denied a Kamloops manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim that vandals burned his truck after finding evidence the fire was suspicious and a Craigslist posting trying to sell the truck because he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to pay for its repairs. Penalties may go beyond reduced or denied payouts.

Fairbridge said there were 520 successful fraud convictions in the last five years, some leading to jail time. Those convicted may not be able to cross the border again or may have trouble getting a loan or a job, he noted. Asked if fraudsters are getting wise and going dark on social media after a claim, Fairbridge said no.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;People canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help themselves.â&#x20AC;? An estimated 10 to 20 per cent of auto insurance claims are fraudulent or exaggerated, costing an extra $600 million a year in B.C. and adding $100 to the insurance premiums of the average driver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to tolerate that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to pass those costs along to honest customers,â&#x20AC;? Fairbridge said.

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How important is Facebook? Flavio Nienow Lakes District News Last week Facebook celebrated its twelfth birthday (I know, I feel old too). This social network, which has been around since 2004, now has about 1.6 billion users. Have you ever stopped to think just how much this social network has changed your life? Maybe it was a subtle change. Maybe before Facebook you took photos of your meal and sent them by regular mail to all your friends. Then they had to send you a letter back saying that they ‘liked’ your photo (I can only imagine this was a very long process). Or maybe this social network has significantly changed your life. For someone who has travelled a lot like me, I know for a fact that I would have lost touch with dozens - maybe hundreds - of people had Facebook not existed. Sure, maybe posting photos of your meals is not the ideal use of this social network, but I find it absolutely incredible that I know what my friends in Australia ate for lunch today. Sure, you can call distant friends once in a while to catch up, but being able to follow their routines, see their photos and know what they’re up to on a daily basis is an incredible thing. Facebook has become one of the most used social networks in the world, and on its birthday users decided to share just how much their lives have changed over the last 12 years. Last week Twitter was flooded with the hashtag #BeforeFacebookI (and I confess I got a little distracted while looking for examples for this editorial because some of those posts were hilarious). I selected a few of those posts because I know you will relate to at least some of them: “Before Facebook I had to stalk my exes with binoculars and camouflage gear.” “Before Facebook I adjusted my privacy settings by closing my blinds.” “Before Facebook I never announced to every burglar in the surrounding area that I was leaving on vacation for two whole weeks.” “Before Facebook I assumed everyone knew the difference between their, they’re and there. But we were wrong. Very wrong.” “Before Facebook I only assumed I was left out of social occasions. Now I have photographic proof.” “Before Facebook I had to go door to door and ask my neighbors if they liked the photos I took at the local Taco Bell.” Last week the social network’s team also revealed just how closely the site’s 1.6 billion users are now connected to each other. Do you remember that ‘six degrees of separation’ theory which found that two random The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com

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strangers could be linked via no more than five intermediaries? Well, according to Facebook, we are getting more and more connected. The degrees of separation between a typical pair of Facebook users have decreased to 3.57 degrees, down from about 3.74 degrees in 2011 (This might be a

good time to try to connect with Oprah and see if she can solve all of our problems). But if on the one hand Facebook has made us more connected, on the other hand it might have made it more difficult for us to ‘unplug.’ According to a study conducted by comScore Canada in 2015, Canadians are among

the biggest online addicts in the world, spending an average of 36.3 hours browsing the Internet in one month’s time. Facebook has certainly made it easier for us to connect with each other, but this might not be such a positive thing unless we are actually out in the world connecting with each other.

Shell postpones LNG decision to late 2016 Tom Fletcher Black Press With a world-wide slump in oil and natural gas prices extending further than expected, the Shellled liquefied natural gas project proposed for Kitimat has delayed its final investment decision until the end of the year. Backed by a consortium of Shell Canada, Korea Gas, MI5tsubishi and PetroChina, the LNG Canada project is a key part of the B.C. government’s bid to enter the global LNG export market. Along with delays on the Petronas-led Pacific Northwest LNG proposed for Prince Rupert, the chances of a large LNG project being under construction by the 2017 provincial election have faded. Premier Christy Clark was attending an industrial development conference in Ottawa when the delay was revealed in Shell’s

quarterly update. As with other global energy companies, the glut of oil resulted in a 44 per cent in earnings for Shell compared to the same quarter last year. Clark, who rode the prospect of an LNG revenue bonanza to victory in the 2013 B.C. election, acknowledged that the delay is significant. “What I was pleased to see, though, is that Shell has reconfirmed its intention to make a final investment decision this year, even in these very uncertain times,” Clark said. LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz was attending the same conference and he noted that the delay means all four international partners have agreed to stay with the project. “LNG Canada is in great shape as a project,” Calitz said. “We have all our federal and provincial environmental approvals in place,

and the National Energy Board recently decided that they support a 40-year export licence.” Another factor in the delay is the ongoing Shell takeover of British Gas Group, which had its own proposal to build a pipeline and LNG terminal in the Prince Rupert area. LNG Canada has an agreement with TransCanada Corp. to build a pipeline through the Rocky Mountains from northeastern B.C., where Shell and others have major gas drilling operations in the Montney shale near Dawson Creek and other gas-rich formations. Pacific Northwest LNG is still waiting for its federal environmental permit, after redesigning its LNG tanker port proposed for Lelu Island near the Prince Rupert port. Local protests have dogged the project over its potential impact on salmon in the Skeena River.

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Vanderhoof celebrating 90 years Fort St. James celebrating 210 years

Fort Fraser Chemist pays supreme sacrifice Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald June 1 1918 There appears to be no limit to the sphere of the German atrocities upon non-combatants, which has set practically the whole civilized world against the Teutonic race. The frightful air bombing on the hospitals at Etaples in France, which took place during Sunday night, May 19th, 1918 and has caused universal indignation on account of its violation to modern methods and principles of warfare, killed and wounded a number of the medical staff, nursing sisters, and patients, including one of the most promising young chemists in the central interior of this province – Marshall Wylder Pineo, of the Fort Fraser Drug Company. The late Mr. Pineo was a well known and popular favorite in the Nechako valley, particularly in the Fort Fraser district, where he lived for several years, and was familiarly known by his numerous friends as ‘Pink’. He was a particularly good business man, and bright and clever salesman, always active and energetic and possessed plenty of ambition and self-assurance. He was one of the men who had great faith in the Nechako valley, and there appeared to be every prospect for a most successful future for him. The news of his death has caused a severe shock to his relatives and many friends who much admired his excellent traits of character. About a year ago he became engaged to Miss. Evelyn Mitchell of Vancouver, a niece of E.A. Mitchell of this town, whom had arranged to marry on his return from France. His bereaved father George E. Pineo, and mother, besides a brother and sister, reside in Calgary, and a married sister in Nova Scotia, also a brother, a doc-

tor, at Hood River in Oregon. Marshall W. Pineo was born in Berwick, Kings county in Nova Scotia on the twenty-seventh of June, 1892. At the age of thirteen he came west and lived in Hood River, Oregon for a number of years, where he was educated. Five yeas ago he entered the employ of Holmes D. Pineo of the Fernwood Pharmacy, Victoria. In the summer of 1914 he caught the fever for the north, and with his companion, E. P. Yarwood travelled to Ashcroft and then along the old government telegraph trail, and finally settled on a pre-emption in the Necoslie river district. The following February he entered the employ of E.A. Mitchell in his drug store at Fort Fraser, where he proved to be a most valuable assistant and salesman. On July 15th, 1916 with his companion and partner Mr. Yarwood he purchased the business known as the Fort Fraser Drug Company, and was doing well up to joining the colours. For some considerable time Pineo has felt a distinct and definite call to take an active part in the great conflict raging in Flanders before he took the step. He became conscious that his services as a druggist would be more valuable to the army during these times than in his own business in Fort Fraser, so in April of last year he enlisted as Sapper M. Pineo (2005910) of the Canadian Medical Corps. He was first stationed at St. Jean, and afterward at Valcartier camp, Quebec and later on in Montreal during the threatened conscription riot. Sapper Pineo was on duty in Halifax at the time of the awful explosion, and was hurt on the head and face. He went overseas last February and after doing service in hospitals in France was killed at Etaples on the nineteenth of this month during an air raid.

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Did you know.... Taken from the Omineca Express 1986 On March 29, 1924, 502 Estonians arrived in Fort St. James led by Sir John Pitka. They settled in Fort St. James under the auspices of the lands department. On May 3, 1924, Sir John Pitka built a log house four miles from Fort St. James on Sowchea Creek. *** During the late 1930’s, part of a Mammoth tusk was found in Pit Number 1 at Germansen Ventures Mine at Germansen Landing. It was in an old river channel which had been buried during the ice age. It had been washed up by the monitors and it is likely that other parts had been washed away. *** The Mandalay Ranch, owned by J.J. Whitacres of Vancouver and run by the George Lopers, was sold on January 4, 1936. It is a showplace ranch on the Stuart River. *** Simon Fraser, 1776 to 1862, was an explorer and founded Fort St. James in 1806. He governed New Caledonia from 1806 to 1809. The Fraser River is named after him. *** The wharf has been maintained at the site at the north east side of Stuart Lake by the Provincial Government since it was built in 1928 at a cost of $6,000. *** Lake scows used to ply the Lake carrying freight to Takla Landing and other settlements along the Stuart, Trembleur and Takla Lakes. At that time there were no roads into these areas. Although there are now roads into most of these areas, barges still carry freight up and down the lakes, in much the same way as they did more than a century and a half ago.

The only difference being today, is that the barges are gasoline or dieseldriven rather than paddle or steam. Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald 1917 After a considerable delay the Chilco School Trustees have been successful in securing a teacher. Miss Lander of Vancouver is expected to arrive here in the near future. *** W and M Hunter, A. Nelson and Harry Clark of Jem, Alberta have been looking for mixed farming land in this district during the week. *** A car of lumber arrived last Sunday for the provincial government from the J.L. Ruttan sawmills at Aleza Lake. *** There have been quite a number of land seekers in the district this week, from the prairie provinces, notwithstanding the lateness of the season. *** The Skeena river is now a raging torrent and can be heard roaring for many miles, the flow of water is three feet higher than the highest level during the past twenty years, and there is no sign of abatement. Already a great deal of damage has been done and the losses sustained by some ranchers has been heavy.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24

Recognizing cyberbullying Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difﬁcult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the

rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit

their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas. * When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior. * Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may beneﬁt from talking with a counselor. Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

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Junior basketball girls scoring gold at home Submitted by Barb Ziler, Assistant coach of NVSS Junior Girls Basketball Congratulations to the Jr. Girls basketball team! Gold medalists in their home tournament! The girls went undefeated over the Family Day long weekend, eliminating D. P. Todd Secondary from Prince George by 70-29 to meet Correlieu Secondary from Quesnel in the semi finals with a score of 45-16. The girls then advanced to the finals. The girls emerged victorious with a score of 54-30 over Duchess Park! A game to note occurred between Northside Christian School and D. P. Todd. During the overtime game, it was basket for basket when Northside scored at the buzzer to win by one at 58-57. D.P. Todd was down to three players on the floor as they got into foul trouble. Another close game was played by Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary and Cedars Chris-

tian School from Prince George, where Cedars defeated FLESS by 36-35. FLESS had no substitute players! Placings: 1 – NVSS 2- Duchess B 3 – Correlieu 4 – PGSS 5 – Cedars---won by one point. 6- FLESS 7- Northside ---won by one point 8 – DP Todd Scores: NVSS beat DP Todd 70-29 Correlieu beat FLESS 38- 25 PGSS beat Northside 59-22 Duchess B beat Cedars 52-41 FLESS beat DP Todd 50-29 Cedars beat Northside 42-19 NVSS beat Correlieu 45-16 Duchess B beat PGSS 53-32 Northside beat DP Todd 58-57 Cedars beat FLESS 36-35 Correlieu beat PGSS 50-39 NVSS beat Duchess B 54-30

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Coach: Debra Montgomery Assistant Coaches: Darlene Turner and Barb Ziler Players: Kaitlin Montgomery, Isabelle Turgeon, Hannah Turner, Amy Friesen, Chelsey Ziler, Alyssa Dowswell, Kennedy Andres, Gracie Schneider, Hannah Andres, Cassidy Penner (missing Kattie Sam)

Beliefs stand firm against bullying: students Vivian Chui Omineca Express As Pink Shirt Day, the annual Canada-wide event for anti-bullying awareness, approaches next Wednesday, some of Vanderhoof’s students from W. L. McLeod Elementary expresses their ideas on bullying. While some saw or experienced little bullying in school, others have observed incidents between classes. “There was a girl very perky, and another girl didn’t like that,” recalled Kora Manwaring, Grade 5. “They kept yelling at her.” Sophia Anderson, Grade 4, has also seen bullying before. “There was a really tiny kid, and another kept pushing him around,” she said.

On Feb. 24 at 12:30 p.m., over 800 Vanderhoof kids, decked in pink, will rock Burrard Avenue in downtown Vanderhoof to dance against bullying. The community is invited to join by dressing in pink and lining Burrard Ave, in support of antibullying. Based on the song “Believe” from popular Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, this year’s campaign in Vanderhoof also includes pink posters, to be displayed on storefronts, for all of the community to contribute their ideas on their beliefs. “As we chat in class, it’s not about what’s real or not, rainbows and unicorns, but more about what we believe to make this world a better place,” said principal Libby Hart.

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(Front) Charlee McIntyre, Grade 6 “I believe in the love of horses; I’ve always liked them since I was little. I have three horses; 18, 26, and two and a half years old. I believe in never giving up, because someone has dreams, but they give up and never accomplish it in the future.” (From left to right) Sophia Anderson, Grade 4 “I believe in love; I think nobody should be alone. I believe in world peace.” Siobhan Klassen, Grade 6 “I believe in living every day as if it was your last; it’s a quote I heard from my dad. You don’t want to be sad on your last day, you

should be happy. It makes you enter into a new universe.” Sarah Mushumanski, Grade 6 “I believe in choosing what you believe in. I’m Christian; I think it’s okay in believing what you want to, and nobody should stop you. I believe in the power of books. I really like books; they help you learn. Sometimes it feels like you’re really in the book.” Kora Manwaring, Grade 5 “I believe in believing. I want to have imagination and believe in Santa.” Jesse Kilpatrick, Grade 5 “I believe in my dreams.”

Integris is accepting applications for the position of Commercial Account Manager (CAM). The CAM achieves commercial goals and results by building and maintaining close relationships with members, potential members, industry and community groups. This permanent, full-time position has the ﬂexibility to be located out of either Prince George or Vanderhoof depending on the successful applicant’s place of residence. We are looking for an individual with commercial lending experience and who LOVES being in the public and networking for business purposes. The successful candidate for this position will be an outgoing and energetic individual with strong communication skills and a high degree of self-initiative. Completion of an undergraduate degree in business (or a related discipline) or equivalent level of education is considered an asset. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit us at www.integriscu.ca/careers. Upload your resume/ cover letter by locating the corresponding position under the current openings tab. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, February 26th .

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NEWS Mapes Elementary scientists showcase Seventeen participants presented 15 projects at Mapes Elementary school’s science fair on Feb. 11. “They did a very nice job with oral presentations and boards look great,” said teacher organizer Jim Holtz. “Some students took a long time for experiments to play out, starting in November.” Gold Awards: Hannah Klassen (Grade 6), Ayva Lewis (Grade 5), Mackenzie Martens (Grade 4) Silver Awards: Corbet Kelemen (Grade 6), Kyla Hindmarch (Grade 6), Tanner Rempel (Grade 5), Janelle Hindmarch

Above: Tanner Rempel, Grade 5, checked out the results of leaving eggs in various liquids for three weeks. “The egg absorbed vinegar like a sponge,” Rempel said. Right: Corbet Kelemen, Grade 6, observed how speed varies with people of different weight skiing over packed or powder snow. “I thought it’s common knowledge that a lighter person will glide through powder faster,” Kelemen said. “A heavy person went through regardless.” Below: Reuben McLain, Grade 6, wanted to see how candy dissolves in the body, and he examined the results of leaving different types of candy in vinegar for several hours. “If I was to do it again, I will crush up candy — do something to simulate chewing,” McLain said. Bottom right: Hannah Klassen, Grade 6, experimented with leaving metals in various liquids such as bleach, vinegar, and salt water. “It applies to life, to see which nails you could use,” Klassen said. “Like salt water, for nails used on the coast.” VIVIAN CHUI photos

(Grade 5), Evan Warkentin (Grade 5) Bronze Awards: Mara Walther (Grade 6), Reuben McLain (Grade 6), Jorden Keyowski (Grade 6), Ethan Poole (Grade 6), Margaret Poole (Grade 5), Kaylee Bell (Grade 5), Rayen Rempel (Grade 5). Travis Wheeler (Grade 5), McKenna Redcrow (Grade 5), Andrea McLain (Grade 4) The Gold and Silver Awards go on to compete in our District Science Fair in Burns Lake on Feb. 17, and selected participants from there moved on to Prince George for the regional science fair in the following week.

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Presenting science: W. L. McLeod and Sinkut View Elementary Science Fair Fourteen science fair projects were presented by W. L. McLeod Elementary’s students on Feb. 9, while 56 students presented 29 projects at Sinkut View Elementary on Feb. 12. At W. L. McLeod, the projects, based on experiments or research, are voluntary, with all work independently done by students at home. “I’m impressed at the level

and variety of the projects,” said teacher organizer Susie Blattner. For Sinkut View Elementary, it’s the school’s second year participating in science fair, with students starting in Grade 3 as well this year. Starting with the scientific method, independent and dependent variables are introduced to Grade 5 and 6 students, with an emphasis on

measurement and background research, said principal Wade Fitzpatrick. “Compared with last year, they’re presenting things in a better way, more graphs and making sure it flows, so the judge can see your thinking process.” Fitzpatrick said. “It gets students and families more involved, though we try to get most of the experiment at school.”

Kora Manwaring, Grade 5, presented research on racing pigeons at W. L. McLeod Elementary’s science fair. The idea came from her grandfather’s pigeon Night Watch, who was sent to races in countries such as South Africa. “I’m interested in how it all works, from his hobby,” said Manwaring. Grade 5 students Niki MacKinlay (left) and Jaylen Pedersen presented their project at W. L. McLeod Elementary on the effectiveness of different types of toothpaste on eggs stained by green tea. Asking various members of the community from different cultures about the materials used in their traditional toothpaste, the students combined the ingredients — yarrow, cloves, willow, thyme, sage, baking soda, chili peppers, charcoal, ginger, sea salt, oregano, and coconut oil — to make a new toothpaste. Eggs was used as it’s similar to the enamel on teeth, Pedersen explained. “I kind of want to be a dentist when I’m older,” she said. “My mom was a hygienist.” MacKinaly said, “It was pretty fun learning about all the different cultures and what they used a long time ago.” Dave Lawrence, a teacher and judge at the science fair, liked the global nature of the experiment. “It took into account new technology and old methods for cleaning,” Lawrence said. “Applicable to everyday life...everyone, hopefully, brushes their teeth.”

Above: Grade 6 student Aspen Craig from Sinkut View Elementary studied weathering for her project, by freezing and unfreezing different volcanic rocks. “My mom is an archaeologist, and I thought it’s kind of cool, related to her work,” Craig said. Left: Grade 6 students Elise Nelson (left) and Emily Manojlovic at Sinkut View Elementary experimented with lemons and limes for their project, with varying reactions emerging from the top of each fruit like volcanoes. They found more carbon dioxide produced with limes — they have higher amounts of citric acid. “It was a super easy procedure, and the last step was watch it explode,” Nelson said.

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Nechako Notes Shooting baskets for the win beyond home: athletic and academic scholarship goes to Vanderhoof student

Vanderhoof’s Riley Wallace, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student, was awarded a total of $2500 for Basketball and Academic Achievement, funded by An Augustana Faculty Athletic Award in Basketball and An Augustana Faculty Transfer Student Award. Three hundred and twenty UAlberta Augustana Campus students have been awarded scholarships and awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. Over $528,000 was provided by the University of Alberta and Augustana Campus in recognition of excellence in Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Leadership. Support comes from generous donors, investment earnings on endowments, and from Faculty funded awards.

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COMING EVENTS.... Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ominecaexpress.com or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. *** PRIME RIB DINNER... at Holy Trinity Evelyn Hall, taking place on Friday, Feb 26 from 5.00-8.00pm *** We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS!...Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Secondary School. Monday March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please check the website at www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako for program details *** DIVORCECARE... Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. You can get additional information from www.divorcecare.org. DivorceCare Group - Thursdays at 7 pm, Feb-April. 780 Loop Road in Vanderhoof (White House across from Nechako Christian Fellowship). Open to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. You can join the group at any time. For more information and to register, call or text Bob Clark 250.570.9203, June Clark 250.570.9338 or Dave Robinson 778.344.2292 *** THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB... Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday through the school year (except Statutory holidays) 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the NVSS library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details please contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail. com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for the chess club and/or tournament. *** ADULT BADMINTON...Thursdays at 8:30 pm. Bring your own racket, and wear indoor runners. More info call 250-567-9908. *** MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250-692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider *** GIRL GUIDES... Sparks meets 5-6pm Mondays @ United Church. Brownies meets 6-7:30pmm Mondays @ United Church. Girl Guides meets 6-7:30pm, Mondays at St. Josephs Gym. Pathfinders meets 6-7:30pm Mondays @ Lutheran Church. For info on any of these please call Laura Freeman 250-567-6997. *** VA N D E R H O O F PA I N SELFMANAGEMENT GROUP...Do you struggle with persistent pain? Do you feel like your pain is holding your life hostage? Find it difficult to talk about your pain? Join us for an evening of education and understanding at the Vanderhoof Peer-Led Pain SelfManagement Group can help you find answers to your questions. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. at the Vanderhoof Public Library - Multipurpose Room, 230 Stewart St E, Vanderhoof. Sharing the struggles and the solutions with other people who truly understand, in a safe environment, will help you reduce isolation, grieve the losses and gain an understanding of persistent pain and how you can take back control of your life. For more information please check out our website: www.pipain.com *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For

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In 2013, W. L. McLeod Elementary school students performed a flash mob in downtown Vanderhoof, recorded in video, for antibullying on Pink Shirt Day. This year, Vanderhoof’s got bigger plans for all to participate, said event organizer Kim Worthington. more information call: 250-640-0218 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 holidays), from September through mid-June. 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 Al-Anon 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 call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or 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! *** 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 567-5254. *** 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 Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) 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 250-6997763. *** 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 - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** 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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In memory of Emelia Louise Warick June 29, 1922 – January 21, 2016 With great sadness we announce the death of Emelia (Emilie) Louise Warick at the age of 93. Emilie passed away at Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof where she lived for the past several years. Emilie was predeceased by her parents, George and Tekla Yanicki, her sister, Marie, her brother, Walter and his wife Anne, and her beloved husband of 63 years, Joseph Stephen Warick. Emilie will be sorely missed by her daughter, Janie and husband, George LaBrash (Vanderhoof) and her son, Robert Warick and wife, Dea Freschi (White Rock). Emilie will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandson. These include Kathleen LaBrash and her daughter Ayla LaBrash and Thomas Turcotte and their son Taven (Vanderhoof); Danny LaBrash (Manitoba); Meghan LaBrash and Brian Parent and their sons Joshua and Jarrett (Vanderhoof); Sara LaBrash and Christoph Sielmann (Vancouver); Rachel Warick (Vancouver); Nadine and Ondrej Havrda and their children Nikka, Alenka, and Kolya (Chilliwack), and their mother and grandmother, Edna Warick (Victoria). Emilie will also be missed by her special friend, Bob Holmes whose companionship over the past several years brought enormous joy into her life. “Aunty Emilie” will also be remembered by members of both her siblings’ families and those of her late husband Joe, as well as friends in Vanderhoof, and other communities, including Flin Flon and Snow Lake, Manitoba; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Vernon, BC. Cremation has taken place at Grace Memorial Funeral Home in Vanderhoof. A memorial mass was attended by family and friends on January 29. A celebration of Emilie’s life will be held later this year. Donations in honor of Emilie’s life are invited to be made to the Stuart Nechako Manor 3277 Hospital Road, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A2.

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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from April 28, 2016, until September 2, 2016, (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $15.10 per hour. Preferred Qualifications: • Enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September • Previous experience relevant to the position would be an asset • Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position • Valid Class 5, BC Driver’s License, unrestricted is desirable • An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • The ability to perform physically demanding job duties • A current WHMIS certificate Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualified to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at: http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration Office in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday March 2, 2016 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Mona French of the Takla First Nation presents a memorial quilt for her father, signified by the bald eagle. The Northern Lights represented Dawson City, where he had died, she said.

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Over 30 quilters and handicraftsmen from the region, as well as across the pond, gathered for creative collaboration and dialogue at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre from Feb. 5 to 7. Hosted by the Nechako Quilters Guild, the biannual retreat this season included quilters from Fort St. James, Prince George, Jasper, as well as Cornwall, England. It’s the second time that Pat Archer, hailing from across the Atlantic Ocean, attended a quilters’ retreat in Vanderhoof — an opportunity to attend a fun event, and visit her cousin and fellow quilter Rosalie Nichiporuk at the same time, she said. “Big hall and lights, good food and wonderful company,” Archer said. “It’s worth travelling all the way over.” Archer was introduced into the

quilting world by her cousin four years ago and she has since taken a two-day course, she explained. “As my husbands says, you cut up pieces of fabric, you sew them all together, and hopefully it’ll look pretty,” Archer said. Fort St. James’ Mona French, from the Takla First Nation, also attended the weekend event. She showcased many projects from over 12 years of her quilting career, including a commissioned prayer quilt for Takla, memorial quilts for family, and a Vancouver Canucksthemed quilt requested by her daughter. “All my quilts tell a story,” French said. “A lot of [my designs] come from dreams; if I’m stuck, I dream.” She enjoys creating large quilts, advising quilters to “keep it simple, stupid.” “Don’t over-analyze your work; do it the first time, and then leave it,” she said.

Above: On the first day of the biannual quilters’ retreat on Feb. 5, attendees work on individual projects, collaborate on others, as well as offer suggestions on each other’s work, such as layout and design.

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As the quilters’ retreat kicks off on Feb. 5, Eve Embree (above) presents one of her scrapbooking projects, while another participant demonstrated two-ply spinning with Gotland sheep wool (right). The weekend event provided a creative atmosphere for not only quilting, but also other handicrafts such as scrapbooking, spinning, and knitting, explained Sally Makin, a member of the Nechako Quilters Guild.