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Crossing over melting ice on March 9, a fox inspects a tree in the middle of the Nechako River, before the spring currents washed it away.
Vanderhoof Aquatic centre phase 2 design Vanderhoof, British Columbia – The District of Vanderhoof is pleased to announce that the Aquatic Centre Phase 2 Design has begun. The Aquatic Centre Design Committee, comprised of three members of Council and three members from the public will work with the architect on Phase 2 to prepare “construction ready design documents”. At the end of the process the District of Vanderhoof will have design documents that will be used during the tendering process. The design process, or Phase 2, will start
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“I just wanted to say a big thank-you to the Vanderhoof Pool Society for exceeding their goal of raising $500,000 for the Aquatic Centre.” said Mayor Thiessen “Their success demonstrates the immense support that the community of Vanderhoof and area has for this project.” The completion of Phase 2, “construction ready design”, puts the District one step closer to the construction of an Aquatic Centre. See PREFERRED DESIGN, page 2
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The Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts presents the “Spring Arts Gala Concert” Sunday, March 20, at 2:30 pm at the Integris Community Theatre (NVSS Small Auditorium): Admission by donation
Farmer’s Market AGM Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market Annual General Meeting March 20, 2pm Vanderhoof Public Library Everyone welcome
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 preschool children. Drop-in every Wednesday 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m from Feb. 3 to March 23. There will be beverages and snacks and an activity each day should you chose to participate or just come hang and socialize. March 16 Hula Hooping & Music Arena Complex (upstairs) March 23 Music/Concert HUB & Gym (Mouse Mountain School)
Hwy camera Traffic webcam data recorded from over 320 locations is now available to the public on https://catalogue. data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/bc-highway-cams, including links to the real time images on DriveBC, along with the site name, view orientation and GPS location for each camera.
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Lord Farquaard from Duloc, played by Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner (far left), will be featured along with Shrek, Donkey, and other characters in a musical performance on stage by W. L. McLeod Elementary students this weeked from March 14 to 17.
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Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment lodged 69 files in the past week, including breaches of probation conditions, charges of drug possession, assaults, impaired driving, and traffic complaints such as speeding and dangerous passing. Twelve prisoners were taken into custody last week.
as well as occasional snowfall at night. For commercial transport vehicles, the Seasonal Strength Loss Program’s load restrictions are currently in place from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, allowing 70 per cent legal axle loading on most roads in the Nechako Service Area.
UNSAFE ICE In light of a recent incident on Mar. 7, when a snowmobiler on Salmon River near Prince George fell into the river and remained missing with another snowmobiler who attempted a rescue, the Vanderhoof police advises residents to be aware and cognizant of the current questionable safety of ice on lakes and rivers. In Vanderhoof, the local detachment received report of an individual on river ice last week.
- with files from Cpl. Wade Harvey, Vanderhoof RCMP
SEASON TRANSITIONAL TRAFFIC AND BREAK-UP Though the increasingly warm current weather may hint of early spring, the RCMP advises drivers to be aware of persisting icy conditions at times,
GRASS FIRE On March 9, a patch of grass caught on fire along the railway tracks north of A&W Restaurant was reported at 3:15 p.m. The fire was distinguished quickly, and its cause remained unknown. In February, the Vanderhoof Fire Department received eight calls — a quiet month, said fire Chief Ian Leslie. As warm weather arrives, the department reminds residents that a permit is required for spring burning. - with files from Chief Ian Leslie, Vanderhoof Fire Department
Assisted living rules to be relaxed Tom Fletcher Black Press Assisted living facilities in B.C. will soon be able to offer more services to seniors and disabled people to stay independent longer. Health Minister Terry Lake introduced changes Monday that restrict assisted living providers to two of six prescribed services. Patients requiring more than two are now required to find space in residential care. The change removes “arbitrary barriers” that have forced B.C. residents into higher-cost and more restrictive residential care before they need it, said B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. “Assisted living is a very important housing option for about 22,000 seniors in this province,” Mackenzie said. “These are your own unit, usually in an apartment-like setting where you can lock the door. You decide who comes in and who you want to keep out, and you’re free to come and go as you wish.” Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the B.C. Care Providers Association, said the change will be welcomed by seniors who want to stay as independent as possible. The association represents 300 non-profit and for-profit operators of residential care, assisted living and home care services. Designated services, of which only two can currently be provided in assisted living, are: • assistance with eating, dressing, personal hygiene and other daily activities • medication management
• therapeutic diets • financial management • intensive rehabilitation therapy • behavioural management CRACKDOWN COMING ON PASSING SCHOOL BUS The B.C. government is preparing to increase penalties for drivers who pass school buses while children are getting on or off. “We’ve had 14 children injured, thankfully none killed, in the last five years,” said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. “There are still far too many motorists who are not getting the message of just how important it is to slow down in school zones and certainly not pass a school bus when the lights are flashing.” Stone said school districts and local governments have been calling for increased penalties. Police in B.C. have issued 1,100 tickets for failing to stop for a school bus for the past five years, with 14 injuries during that time. The current B.C. penalty is $167 fine and three demerit points, the same as disobeying a school crossing guard. In Ontario, a first offence of passing a school bus results in a fine of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points, and a second within five years can result in a fine of up to $4,000 and up to six months in jail. New Brunswick has a $1,000 fine and loss of driver’s licence for every school bus offence. FINES INCREASING FOR FOREST FIRE VIOLATIONS The pilot of a recreational drone that forced wa-
terbombers from smoke-filled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offenders who impede forest firefighters will face higher fines. Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday. The fine for failing to comply with fire restrictions such as campfire bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stop-work order made because of fire risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison. Thomson said there are “constitutional” issues with a proposal to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options. A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes. Thomson said the legislation will redefine “interference” with firefighters so it doesn’t mean intentional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire. Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because “somebody just wanted a closer look. “It was very hard to drive by the airport and see helicopters quiet on the ground, no bombers in the air, all the while people were clinging to the hope that the fire wouldn’t reach their homes, their businesses,” Hovanes said.
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Capital budget hot topics: pool, garbage, and Kwik Save The capital projects budget of the 2016 Financial Plan was presented by CFO Joe Ukryn to the district council on Mar. 7. Funding regarding garbage disposal by the District is taken out of the budget to be revisited by staff for alternative options. Solid waste management was originally allocated with $200,000 from its Gas Tax Fund to replace its aging garbage truck and purchase accompanying tip-ready bins. Contributed by over $200,000 from the federal fuel tax rebate each year, the District’s Gas Tax Fund currently totals at about $700,000 — the entirety of which is decided by the district council to retain for the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre.
Now decreased to $25,000, the allotted amount will allow staff to block off and clean up the building — taken into account its prime location on Highway 16 — until the district council decides its future use.
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SPORTS IMPROVEMENTS Improvements to Vanderhoof’s current tennis courts and soccer fields, proposed by community members last fall, will be deferred to next year and are added to Vanderhoof’s five-year plan; recreation projects such as the Vanderhoof pool, recreation centre, and skateboard park are the priorities for the 2016 budget.
$155,000 was proposed to be budgeted to clean up the property, evacuate pigeon colonies, and remove asbestos from the former gas station.
An addition to Vanderhoof’s museum grounds, summer job opportunities for Saik’uz students, and outdoor murals for Vanderhoof’s 90th anniversary are three of the various topics discussed by the councils of the District of Vanderhoof and Saik’uz First Nation on March. 9. BEDNESTI CABIN The councils are working together to move a Saik’uz-owned log cabin in Bednesti to the grounds of the Vanderhoof Community Museum as soon as possible, the District says. With capacity to hold 200 people, the building can eventually become
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN FRENCH IMMERSION Pre-registration for children who will be entering French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2016 will take place on March 21 – 24, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents requiring information regarding French Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students entering Kindergarten in September 2016 must be Äve (5) years old by December 31, 2016. 2. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certiÄcate.
COMMISSION SCOLAIRE NO. 91 (VALLEE DU NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-INSCRIPTION DE L’IMMERSION FRANÇAISE La pré-inscription pour l’entrée en classe maternelle (ou primaire) du programme d’immersion en français commencera le 21 - 24 mars, 2016, à l’école W.L. McLeod, pendant les heures de classes. (8h00 à 3h00)
Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 21 – 24, 2016 at the times listed below. NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2016 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register. VANDERHOOF W.L. McLeod Elementary
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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Kindergarten student must be Äve (5) years old by December 31, 2016. 2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2016. 3. An adult must accompany each child. 4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certiÄcate. We encourage that immunizations be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-567-6900.
NOTE: 1. La pré-inscription en maternelle (primaire 1) s’applique aux enfants qui auront 5 ans par le 31 décembre 2016 2. La carte d’assurance – maladie et le certiÄcate de naissance de l’enfant sont obligatoires pour l’inscription.
TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board MeeƟngs of the Board of EducaƟon of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of March and April 2016 will be held as follows: March 21, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC April 25, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC These meeƟngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to aƩend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer
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Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards Public nominations, due on March 22, are now open for the 2016 Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce. Award winners, whether they are individuals or organizations, will be voted by the chamber’s board of directors, and would be presented on April 2 at the Nechako Seniors Friendship Centre. The eight categories are as follows: 1. Business of the Year *A well-run retail business that provides expertise in their field *Markets and advertises effectively *Stands behind their product or service *Involved in the community *Professional, personable, reliable, and
quality customer service 2. Citizen of the Year *An area resident who has demonstrated excellence in Vanderhoof’s community service and who has substantially enhanced the well-being of its citizens. *The achievement may include community service, business and industry, Labour, sports, arts and culture, education, heritage conservation, environment, etc. 3. Junior Citizen of the Year *Presented to a student who is 21 and under from Vanderhoof who has shown leadership in the community in academic, arts, sports or civic activities.
4. Community Booster of the Year *An individual, group, or organization that gives freely of time and energy to enhance our area * Enthusiastically supports and promotes *Offers help, support, and guidance to community Vanderhoof and area endeavours *Contributes to the quality of life in the community *Recognized by others as a solid citizen
6. New Business of the Year *Same criteria as Business of the Year, except the new venture will have been in business for one year.
5. Home Based Business of the Year *A well-run home based business that provides expertise in their field *Involved in the community *Stands behind their product or service *Professional, personable, reliable, and quality customer service
8. Natural Resource Business of the Year. * Has to be a logging, mining or agriculture business in the Vanderhoof area. * Community involvement. * Excellence in your specific field. * Stands behind their product or service
7. Innovator of the Year * Applies a new technology. * Has diversity throughout the business * Creates a new economic base in Vanderhoof and the surrounding area.
Shrek and Donkey finds Fiona in Vanderhoof
A certain notorious green ogre and his Donkey friend will saunter onto Vanderhoof’s stage to celebrate individuality this weekend. From March 17 to 19, over 80 students from W. L. McLeod Elementary will present Shrek the Musical, junior version, on stage and from behind the scenes at the school’s gymnasium. In comparison to previous years — the 2015 production was Seussical, featuring well-known characters from children’s book author Dr. Seuss — Shrek has bigger characters that require students to stretch their acting, explained principal Libby Hart. For example, in a scene where students are each a different fairy tale character, the actors are encouraged to play their own specific role. “It’s about celebrating differences,� Hart said. “You can be a green, mean ogre, but you can celebrate yourself and find happiness in the world.� At its eighth production, this year’s Proud to be McLeod Productions feature many students who started from Grade 1, with several Grade 5 and 6 students in charge of lights, sound, and microphones, said Hart, who previously taught high school drama and music in Hazelton.
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For Grade 2 student Emily Clarke, is “I’m a Believer� near the end of the who acted as a sunflower, a bird, and a musical, Clarke said. townsperson in this year’s production, it’s For Grade 4 student Grayson Turher first time participating in theatre. geon, as a knight, a scarecrow, a Duloc Enjoying the experience and characperformer, and a tree this year, he started ters, her favourite part is dancing as a theatre in Grade 1 as well. “I like all sunflower, she said. of it, dancing, singing, being on stage,� For Grade 2 student Jaxx Tait, who Turgeon said. participated in theatre last year, his characters are also a sunflower, a bird, and a townsperson, though his favourite part is being a bird, he said. “Because the wings are aweo Figure Skating Club some,� Tait said. “I like being on ec h a k N the stage.� For Grade 4 student Jemma Invites you to travel Blattner, who will be a Duthrough time! loc performer, young Fiona, a dancing rat, and one of the three blind mice, it’s her third production. Her favourite part is being a dancing rat, with its fun dance, she said. She will also be singing her part as Fiona. For Grade 4 student Theo Clarke, as one of the three blind mice, Duloc performer, a knight, and a tree, it’s also his third production. With lines to act out, he enjoys acting as one of the Ad sponsored by Omineca Express knights, and his favourite song
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“It’s the little guys who get the training,� Hart said. “They are ready by the time they get to Grade 5 or 6.� This year’s team of parents working on set, props, and over 400 pieces of costumes have been incredible, she added. “It’s really a team effort,� Hart said. Two secondary school students were also involved in backstage, moving set and ensuring actors are going on stage at the right time. “It’s fun,� said Isabelle Turgeon, Grade 9, adding that she has been in every McLeod play since Grade 2. “I like getting to known all the kids.� She will also be participating in Nechako Valley Secondary’s production of Anne of Green Gables this year as Lucilla. For Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner, who will be acting as Lord Farquaard this year, he started participating in Grade 4. A little sad at his last year of McLeod productions, Farquaard is his second acting part in his theatre career so far — he was Mr. Mayor of Whoville last year, he said. “This year, I know a lot more of what I’m doing,� Blattner said. “I think I have the best costume in the whole play.� He likes plays, though it requires a lot of effort, he said. “It takes so much, a huge commitment, but something I’m willing to commit to,� Blattner said.
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Teenage athletes give back to our community Gary Simrose NVSS Athletics Director The 2015 – 2016 edition of the Nechako Valley Secondary Senior Boys Basketball team has wrapped up another season by giving the next generation of players a hand up. Team members are Tykenn Kilpatrick, Jonathan Mueller, Dawson Currie, Caleb Jensen, Tanner Dykstra, Hunter Brophy, Quin Wall and Ethan Lank. During the week of February 29 to March 4 these extremely busy young men spent 10 hours of their time teaching elementary students the finer points of basketball “FUNdamentals”. The event marks the 29th annual camp and proved to be one of the best ever. There were all sorts of skills, drills, contests and activities with many prizes and awards to be won. The camp is for students in grades 3 to 7 and this year brought out one of the most focused and keen groups of players we have ever had participate in the camp. The camp is organized and coordinated by the head coach of Viking Basketball but the Viking players perform all of the coaching and officiating duties. Each year we recognize those players that show the most promise as coaches through their enthusiasm, by being positive role models, demonstrating leadership and working well with the camp participants. This year, the recipients of the most promising coach award were Jonathan Mueller, Caleb Jensen and Tykenn Kilpatrick. The team of Andrew Derksen, Ethan Wheeler, Wendy Schultz, Corbet Kelemen, Travis Wheeler, Nikles Kadonaga, Grayson Turgeon, Aiden Simrose, Treyken Stephen, Nick Fergusson and Jared Hoglund coached by Caleb Jensen and Jonathan Mueller were the winners of the camp team tournament. At the end of the camp teams each had shooting contests to select representatives for the Foul Shot Showdown which is done in front of the entire gymnasium! There were three finalists in the senior girls division (grade 6 & 7) with Wendy Schultz defeating Rena Daniel in an exciting sudden death shootout after they were tied following regulation. In the highly contested junior boys (grades 3 to 5) division, there were 9 finalists and grade three student Aiden Simrose, the last shooter, made 9 out of 10 shots to earn the victory. Lachlan Petersen overcame the other four finalists in the senior boys division to win that category by making an impressive 8 out of 10 shots. Well done to all coaches and participants! It was an excellent week of basketball with tremendous improvement shown by all. After a long and eventful season where the youthful Vikings improved tremendously each time on the court, they are looking forward to a productive and equally busy off season. Spring basketball will be starting after the March break. This organization works with great flexibility to schedule around other sports the student athletes are already involved in. The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com
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Giving British Columbia a future in organics and farming Norm Letnick Minister of Agriculture VICTORIA - In these past few weeks, the agricultural sector has been moving forward with great leaps and bounds into the future of farming and organic foods. There are many highlights to choose from, but today I want to focus on three in particular: A new law that will allow for regulations limiting the use of the word “organic” only to foods that have been certified organic, a significant budget lift for the Agricultural Land Commission to help it safeguard good agricultural land for future generations and a new tax credit for farmers who donate their food to registered non-profits like food banks. By 2018, after an appropriate transition period, all marked “organic” foods will be certified under either a provincial or national certifications program and offer certainty to shoppers. Government listened and is giving consumers the certainty they have been asking for. The reality is the demand for organic products has increased rapidly in the last 10 years, and the requirements for businesses producing and marketing agrifoods products as organic need to reflect current consumer and business expectations. Regulations developed under the recently passed Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act will deliver that. Requiring organic certification for products grown and marketed in B.C. will create opportunities and growth for small businesses, leading to more jobs and increased revenues. By becoming certified, new organic producers will be joining a brand of recognized
standards that consumers can purchase with certainty. These changes will strengthen the awareness and reputation of B.C.’s organic food and beverages, locally, across Canada, and around the globe. Your provincial government is committed to protecting agricultural land for future generations in order to allow our producers to deliver some of the best tasting, highest quality foods. An additional $1.1 million to the Agriculture Land Commission’s annual base budget is another step to ensuring there is a future for the next generations in B.C.’s farming industry. Your government continues to stand behind and support improving B.C.’s food supply security, our farming sector and those who work in it. Not only is the agriculture sector being recognized with new legislation needed to provide certainty to the term “organic” and additional resources to support our Agricultural Land Reserve, but also for their generosity by helping those in need. By introducing the 25% non-refundable farmers’ food tax credit, we are assisting local farmers who donate produce to registered charities like food banks and school meal programs. The gift of agriculture should be shared with everyone and I encourage more famers to take part in this beneficial program. As the world of agriculture changes and we move in to the future of farming, I am reminded of the great successes the agrifood industry is achieving and the sales records that keep on falling each year. Through the dedicated work of over 55,000 people directly employed in the agrifoods sector in British Columbia and most importantly with your support, by buying local, we are taking the industry to new heights and continued sustainability.
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NEWS Words - By Emma Wiebe
Speech Arts showcase On March 7, the Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts kicked off with speech arts and drama, with over 30 participating individuals and groups and adjudicator Christina Rodgers. Emma Wiebe’s original poetry (right) was awarded the highest score. First class honours with distinction Luther Pelzer Mr. Gray’s Grade Four Class, Evelyn Dickson School Breanna Challen Melissa Clemson Sarah Thiessen Emma Wiebe First class honours Grace Brown Annika Pelzer Mika Hara Hadassah Thiessen Mary Jayne Brown Dietrich Pelzer Samuel Thiessen Graham Yoder Jessica Brown Grade 3 & 4 Class, Northside Clara Yoder Trista Teichroeb Abigail Yoder Molly Fandrey Josh Reurink Emma Wiebe Caroline Shenk Northside Christian School’s Grade 12 English class perGrade 12 English formed Act V Scene II of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. class, Northside VIVIAN CHUI photos Grace Arnott
What is a Word? Is it a sound emitted merely to be heard? Is it a comprise of our feelings; profound to absurd? Words strung together — that’s communication — It’s the begging of creation How we spread inspiration The forms of thought in contemplation And yet it is our greatest tool in manipulation Instrument of verbal retaliation And deliverer of accusation An unrestrained word can break a heart… or build a nation. What is in its power? Without meaning a word is a sound, something simple — not renowned, and yet without words we would be communicationally bound. We could try to point and grunt; but really if we must be blunt that might work for little things like, “me”, and “you” and to be true we might get by. But with words we hardly have to try. The only problem is the saying is true that what is strength for me and you is probably our weakness, and sometimes it’s good to be rendered speechless. They say talk is cheap, but that’s hardly true, because words once given can smack you right out of the blue and can hurt, a lot, and they can get you in your most vulnerable spot and the damage can be enormous when wrought on your insecurities. Now these little guys are very strange creatures; constantly reminding us of our most unsightly features, and they are our greatest teachers that we aren’t perfect. They make our confidence feel slightly confused; they stomp on our poise, and our moral quiet abuse. And yet their greatest fuel for a fire yet to be tamed is a word; whether it be a reproach or a name. And yet, when you’re torn down with words; words can build you up again. And there are some hurts caused with words that only words can truly mend. Words are fickle and can change in meaning to a definition that is less than appealing and what you end up saying is not what you meant, but something different, and by this point things are very mixed up. But then we must ask: is it the word that has power or what we mean? An example being, I love you. These three words have escaped many lips; on a moonlit walk or with a stolen kiss. From people who at the moment meant it. But the truth from these words can dwindle away, and what’s left of moonlit words in the light of day? Truth and words; now there’s a tenuous combination, for words are not required for truth, and the complication is that the opposite is true. Can truth fade away? Its absence no fault of the speakers, but merely refusal to stay, because when truth is absent we have a lie, and even when truth is partially present it’s still a far cry from being the truth. Now words do vary especially in how they affect their hearers, if we measured word’s power in units like centimeters, their worth would constantly change. Because for me and for you we will have a different view on the world and what makes it go ‘round, and a word — just a sound — will touch us differently. And yet we are both human and we forget that under this illusion of just an-
other face; we are a person. Because my life will be most important to me, what I want, and who I’m gonna be. And yet to you… you’re going to feel the same, because to you, you know that you’re more than a name. Now names they are strange, they themselves are words, but their meanings change. When we meet you are a face, and a name, and not much more. I don’t know who you are at your very core. What you hate, what you adore, what makes you cry, and what you wish for. But then I get to know past the name, and what I believed you to be you are not the same, because you don’t fit into the small frame I had put you into. And as my knowledge of you grows and grows, you could change your name, and to me, you would still be you, because now I know that you are more than the word that describes you. As we speak in words; of words. We must understand, there are responsibilities on those who speak, for words do demand, that for words to have the full impact; the meaning behind them must be wholly intact. Speaking is a commitment, and words are consistent that once released they are free, and only then can you see, what the consequences of your speaking will be. And if you make a mistake; a word once heard you cannot retake. You can bend, and mold, and try to change. But the word is free to range wherever it pleases. I have had people tell me thoughtless words, and I know that these are more than nouns, and adverbs. And I also know I have heard words of great kindness; even thoughtful criticism giving clarity to cure my blindness. But what I do not know is which words affect me the most, for it empowers me when people who are close say that they believe in me. But there are those to whom I am just another face, and the messages they give me can never be erased; merely deflated of power. For there are so many words showered down on us, that we are “not enough.” And sometimes it is tough to forget these untruths. For example there are words all around that tell me to be more physically appealing, and that without superficial beauty life will lose its meaning. And although I know these words to be a lie, they are for some reason strong, and will affect how I identify with the world, and myself. Because harmful words are not something you can take off and put up on a shelf. And that is why I laugh, when I hear of how while sticks and stone are perilous to my bones that words may never harm me. What then is a word? A word is powerful, and of that fact we must be reminded, but to our power over it we must not be blinded. We can tame and subdue and words will do our bidding, remaining true. But on words we must maintain a tight grasp, and to us a conversation should not be a thoughtless task. Words should be treated gingerly as instruments of both creation, and destruction; of indispensable importance to rejuvenation, and corruption. What is a word? A word is what we make it. How it’s said. And how it’s meant… And how we choose to take it.
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Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts: Strings Vivian Chui Omineca Express Nearly 20 perforrmers participated in the strings and band edition of the Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts on March 11. For adjudicator Simone Hug of Smithers, it’s an opportunity for “guest teaching” — where musicians can play and get help, she said. “I’m here to encourage how they keep up their good work,” Hug said. “There’s a negative taste [in calling it adjudicating and] I don’t want to create negative feelings attached to music.” Meeting Vanderhoof’s musicians for the first time, Hug was impressed by the extensive programme presented by the violinists and cellists, of this year’s arts festival — including three of the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, she said. For Hug, who have been playing the violin since she was seven years old, learning the instrument is at times secondary. “It’s about becoming a fine human being, and the music encourages that,” she said. “Each performer is unique, and if they are shy, don’t make them introduce themselves, but let them play. “The way they are is perfect, and the fact that they play is perfect.”
Amber Ens, in the Under-28 Classical Concert Group, performed Ao Pe da Fogueira by Jascha Heifetz and Playera by Pablo de Sarasate. Strings adjudicator Simone Hug improvised violin accompaniment with guitarist Colin Walker, the last performer of the arts festival’s strings section. Joining the event for the first time, Walker, originally from Ireland, presented two original compositions titled The lake and I Came Home.
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Looking for 5 benefits of shopping locally? Mom and pop shops rely on the customers within their town to keep coming back on a daily or weekly basis. Big box stores have much more financial stability than your local shops, so without a constant stream of revenue, you may see your favorite local store go out of business in no time. 1. Tax Base. One of the five benefits of shopping locally is the increased tax base. By shopping locally, more sales tax is being generated by your favorite local stores, and that tax can be used within your community. Common uses for local sales tax include investments in infrastructure, police and fire departments, libraries, and parks. 2. Jobs. Local shops employ local residents, which means there will be more job opportunities with-
in your community. The increase in jobs, one of the five benefits of shopping locally, also has a domino effect. Local stores will need to hire other local residents to help with accounting, create store signs, etc. 3. Product Diversity. Product diversity, one of the five benefits of shopping locally, may not seem important at first, but it is a winwin situation for local customers. Big box stores have national sales plans, and generally do not stock their stores with products that are sought after within a specific region. Local shops will need to stock their stores with products that their local customers will want, so if you have many local shops within your community, there will be a much broader range of product choices. 4. Competition. Competition of
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Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local We realize it is not always possible to buy what you need locally and so merely ask you to Think Local FIRST! 1) Buy Local Support yourself Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.
4) Reduce Environmental Impact Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. 5) Create more good jobs
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6) Get Better Service Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.
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Council budget talks CAPITAL BUDGET, continued from page 4 the tourist centre’s new home, provide another gathering place for community members, and serve as a venue for artwork displays — including a workspace for rotating artists. The cost to move the building is priced at $500,000, not including dismantling costs. SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES A committee is formed to discuss summer job opportunities — and to ensure Saik’uz students’ access to them — for this year’s tourism season. Opportunities include working with the Nechako Valley Historical Society and the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre in duties such as cataloguing artifacts and providing tours. Funding is pending from Saik’uz First Nation, while the district council may be able to provide staff to supervise students this year — supervisory staff availability was an issue for summer students working with the historical society last year, the District says. TOWN MURALS To celebrate Vanderhoof’s 90th birthday, the Saik’uz First Nation’s council is suggesting outdoor murals to decorate the walls of downtown Vanderhoof — designed by First Nation youth artists. A mural to be displayed in the future Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre was suggested as well. The two councils will next meet in June in Vanderhoof. - with files from the District of Vanderhoof
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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. *** 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 more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking
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An elementary student practises game play at the 29th Viking Basketball Hoop Camp on Mar. 3. 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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Be advised that L&M Lumber Ltd. (L&M) is proposing a new Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) in the Vanderhoof Natural Resource District, and this new plan will be available for public review and comment. The public has until May 14, 2016 to comment on the new FSP proposed by L&M. The proposal comes in the form of a plan that can be viewed at L&M’s office, located at 1343 Highway 16 West in Vanderhoof, BC. A representative for L&M Lumber will be available to discuss the plan at their office from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment or arrange for more information, contact Trevor Joyce at 250-567-4701. Written comments can be submitted via e-mail to: Trevor.Joyce@nechako. com, or letter, Attention: Trevor Joyce, L&M Lumber Ltd., PO Box 100, Vanderhoof, B.C., V0J 3A0.
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PURSUANT TO SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER AND THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, THE FOLLOWING ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE HEREBY IMPOSED ON THE MUNICIPAL ROADS AND STREETS LISTED BELOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 100% LEGAL LOADING - Northside Road - Mountainview Road - Erickson Road to end of pavement - Industrial Drive to end of pavement - Recreation Ave. from Highway 16 to intersection with Stewart St. - Stewart Street from Burrard Ave. to Recreation Avenue - Nechako Avenue - Vanderhoof Dump Road - Burrard Avenue - Loop Road - Spruce Street 70% OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNDER RESTRICTIONS All other roads in the District of Vanderhoof unless otherwise posted. All overweight term permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions of the above noted roads. The applicable percentage of tolerances provided under Section 7.06(2) of regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act shall apply.
Attention Entrepreneurs: The Burns Lake Lakeside Multiplex is seeking proposals from entrepreneurs who are interested in operating their own bistro or wants to expand their current operations. The Lakeside Multiplex offers many attractive benefits to potential businesses, including: • Fully equipped and furnished lakeside bistro environment in brand new recreation facility; • High traffic location with access to community events year round; • Ability to negotiate flexible arrangement • Reasonable rental cost. Any interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the Village website at www.burnslake.ca or contact Dooseon Jung, Director of Recreation or Krystin St Jean, Economic Development Officer at the Village of Burns Lake for more information.
Violators of the regulations and restrictions will be prosecuted. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2016 at Vanderhoof, BC Paul Carver Director of Operations
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Viqueens in provincials Submitted by Debra Montgomery Coach of NVSS Junior Girls Basketball Congratulations to the NVSS Jr. Girls Basketball team for securing the fourteenth spot in the Provincial Tournament. In regular season play, NVSS Jr Girls won 24 of their 31 games. They fought hard in their first provincial game against Walnut Grove who later became the second placed team. The girls lost to Brookswood and won in overtime to Mr. Baker which put them in their final game against Mark Isfeld. NVSS worked hard but lost by one point to come in fourteenth overall. They represented NVSS well and were awarded the Provincial Most Sportsmanlike Team. Top Row Left to Right: Sydney Andres, Chelsey Ziler, Isabelle Turgeon, Hannah Andres Bottom Row Left to Right: Alyssa Dowswell, Amy Friesen, Hannah Turner, Cassy Penner, Kaitlin Montgomery, Gracie Schneider Missing from the photo: Katie Sam Coaches: Barb Ziler, Darlene Turner and Debra Montgomery
Teacher and students recap on Pink Shirt Day Because bullying is not okay; it’s preventable, just needs to say no. In Grade 4, I was called “Sasquatch” because my hair was darker and I had more hair than others. Older kids were staring at my arms and legs. I believe in peace, equality, and friendship.
Vivian Chui Omineca Express On the last Wednesday of February, over 800 students, teachers, and staff from all schools swarmed downtown Vanderhoof in pink, dancing to Canadian artist Shawn Mendes’ song “Believe” for the nation-wide annual campaign against bullying on Feb. 24. Marching down Burrard Avenue at noon, the student procession was led by Principal Libby Hart of W. L. McLeod Elementary, Sgt. Svend Nielsen from the Vanderhoof RCMP, Mayor Gerry Thiessen of Vanderhoof, and Superintendent Charlene Seguin from Nechako Lakes school district. Community members of all ages and agencies, including the Nechako Valley Community Services, dressed in pink for the event to support anti-bullying. Along with speeches by community leaders at the event, Nechako Valley Secondary student Liam Moore also spoke at the event. “I believe in the power of equality,” Moore said. “I’ve got my unique style, staying true to myself...it’s a shame people can’t, or won’t, stand up.” He thinks that self-expression is what younger students need to focus on to fight bullying. “Love who you are,” he said. “Everyone is unique.” This year, the event was more than a one-day campaign as students and teachers practised choreography for the flash mob, and parents created for display on storefronts in downtown Vanderhoof neon pink “I Believe” posters, where members of the community contributed their personal ideas and beliefs.
Seth Habsburg, Grade 5 Lots of people have joined in and showed their support, parents as well. Everybody does [bullying] because they are being bullied and they pass it on, that’s the problem. I believe in unity and friendship, and I believe in everyone. Anyone can do anything.
Post-Pink Shirt Day check-in from teacher and students of W. L. McLeod Elementary: Mrs. Kim Worthington Feb. 24, Pink Shirt Day in Vanderhoof, exemplified the sincerest form of community. Vanderhoof, we are an amazing community. There are many races and different faces, and we share this common spirit of goodwill and promise. Thank you for showing the youngest of our town the truest sense of uniting for kindness and caring, and, of course, for believing! Abigail Stewart, Grade 6 It was cool to have the whole community there for a great cause, and seeing what people believe in.
Izzy Racher, Grade 5 We got all these cameras in our faces. There were lots of support for people who have been or haven’t been bullied. Even high school students took their time to come; it shows that they care as well. It’s a good idea to have the public join us. [On bullying:] don’t be a bystander. They bully someone else to pass on the anger. I believe in no bullying and standing up for bullying. Eric Anderson, Grade 5 Some of the event was a big mashup, with some kids jumping one way and others jumping the other way; music was a bit muffled. I really enjoyed it personally. The atmosphere was incredible; it was basically a pink ocean. All the banners that the parents had made were very well done. I believe in everything.