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Volunteers were undeterred by rain on Apr. 23 for the Vanderhoof Community Clean-up, as they sign up for a designated street, pick up event t-shirts, gloves and garbage bags, deploy all over town, then regroup afterwards for a celebratory barbecue at Riverside Park. The event was hosted by the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative.
The cost for water to continue running through Vanderhoof’s pipes is slated to more than double for taxpayers in the next 10 years. To replace Vanderhoof’s aging water tank and garbage truck, the district council is considering to raise its water frontage tax by $1.68 for the next 10 years, and increase its price for garbage collecting by 38.2 per cent for five years. For example, owners of a 66-foot lot would pay $209.88 each year instead of $99 for water, and garbage collection for a residence would increase from $87 to $120.25 per year. During council meeting on Apr. 18, the rate increases are added to the 2016 Financial Plan, which would be finalized before May 15. See more council updates on page 4
RDBN: banning commercial cardboard from landfill Vivian Chui Omineca Express Businesses and institutions will need to shoulder recycling costs for their cardboard as of July 1, when non-residential corrugated cardboard will be banned from Vanderhoof’s transfer station, the regional district says.
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RDBN’s Janine Dougall. A robust recycling market — where the collected material is reused — already exists for cardboard, Dougall added. According to an audit performed in 2008 on the regional district’s waste, corrugated cardboard makes up 10 per cent of the region’s landfills. In Burns Lake, 70 to 80 per cent of contributed
cardboard came from institutions, businesses, and industries, she said. Laminated or waxed cardboard, such as cereal boxes, and contaminated material — stained by food or grease — would still be accepted at the transfer station. See CARDBOARD, page 4
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B.C. government funding towards post-secondary and continuing education in Vanderhoof was announced by Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad at the College of New Caledonia’s Vanderhoof campus on Apr. 19. In Vanderhoof, $68,000 will go towards a millwright apprenIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT ticeship level 1 program that OR NEED MORE INFO PLEASE CALL will start this September, with 250-562-5511 delivery subject to sufficient student demand. This ad is sponsored by “[Through community conFUR BABIES sultation] it was determined that PET BOUTIQUE what’s required in this area is Jodi Carlton millwright level 1, not founda2421 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof tions, to deal with the number 250-567-4646 of apprentices that are here in VIVIAN CHUI photo In part with Omineca Express Vanderhoof that would like From left: Councillor Ernie John from Saik’uz First Nation, Nechako Lakes MLA John to stay at home and complete Rustad, College of New Caledonia president Henry Reiser, their apprenticeship by doing Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen, and Val Erickson from CNC. coursework in town,” said CNC president Henry Reiser. “DDI is not to replace face-to-face,” Reiser It’s exciting news for education in Vanderhoof, said. “For the time being, it’s one-way commuDid you know plastic makes a large amount of Mayor Gerry Thiessen said. nication and ultimately there will be two-way “We sensed that millwrighting is a course that litter in our oceans? That they mess up pristine communication. could be used by both industry and young people “We will get this off and running hopefully by beaches and shores of islands and other countries? wanting to fill those jobs,” Thiessen said. “Happy next year.” Plastic is responsible for large amount of marine to see the college be an active part of education in He added that students would still attend animal death either by ingestion, habitat loss or Vanderhoof.” courses in a cohort, with a tutor on campus to supentanglement. Last November, CNC’s president announced port the learning. that the college is restructuring in the face of a CNC’s regional Targeted Initiative for Older Plastic spoils groundwater after leeching its many $2.8 million budget shortfall, and a proposed new Workers also received $251,000, allowing the proVanderhoof campus was moved to fourth place chemicals into the earth and soil gram to extend to Dec. 31 this year, Rustad said. — previously first — on the college’s priority “In the next decade or so, we got about one projects list due to missing learner demand. million job openings in British Columbia, and Even plankton (tiniest creatures in our oceans) are “We still have some concerns on where the that’s not including LNG or other projects…just eating microoplastics and absorbing their toxins college’s mandate is for education in Vanderhoof,” through normal growth and people retiring,” he Theissen said. “We will continue to work with the said. “There will only be about 550 to 600,000 * Plastic debris outweighs zooplankton by a ratio college and the minister for post-secondary educa- students graduating over that period of time, which of 36-1 tion, and try to find a solution there.” means there’s a shortfall and we need to make sure * Animals eat, die, absorb or get caught in plastic The funding is part of the $400,000 that was that we do what we can to provide for jobs.” provided to the college’s four campuses in the debris and litter The regional funding is part of the $4.1 million region for short-term technically focused programs that the federal and provincial governments are * Marine animals may need to have surgery to to support on-demand vocations. providing for the TIOW program in 16 communiremove such frivolous items such as straws For the region, the college also received ties throughout B.C. * You are what you wat, plastic toxins are found $302,000 for its digital delivery initiative, which in the food chain which mean they can end up in involves linking students and instructors throughyou too ( we know many of these chemical are out teleconference technology. carcinogenic, meaning they promote cancer) “This is not online learning,” Reiser said. “This is instructor-led instruction where students have the opportunity to interact with the faculty memFor more information and to stay up to date check ber and with each other in real-time.” out www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org He said that the required equipment has already or our local www.nechakowri.org to see how to been in place for all four campus since March, reduce waste with the help of our local gurus with a successful pilot delivery of a physics course $ 44 Month +HST For as low as that took place between Prince George and QuesOr call to enquire about any upcoming information nel. Twenty-five courses are being considered for You can NOW read delivery through DDI. sessions – or to host an event yourself THE OMINECA EXPRESS
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At 1:30 p.m. on May 3, Eric Walters, award-winning Canadian author of nearly 100 young adult fiction and picture books, will read a passage from his latest work and greet the community at the Vanderhoof Public Library.
Vanderhoof’s RCMP detachment lodged 86 files, which include 16 prisoners, in the past week. BREAK-IN FOR TV On Apr. 15 at 1 p.m., a residential break-and-enter incident was reported by a neighbour on Mapes Pit Road. A sliding window was smashed and a TV was stolen from the house. The homeowners were away at the time. No suspects, witnesses, nor items of evidentiary value were located so far. Individuals with information are advised to contact the local police detachment.
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SPEEDING, INTOXICATED DRIVER CHARGED On Apr. 16, a pickup truck travelling over 80 kilometres per hour through a 50-km/h speed limit zone on Highway 16 by Fraser Avenue was stopped by the RCMP’s traffic unit at about 7 p.m. Failing the test for intoxication, the male driver is prohibited from driving for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days.
ImmunizeCA, a mobile app funded by the public health agency of Canada to help Canadians store and manage their families’ vaccination records, enters phase two with new funding. The app currently provides access to vaccination schedules based on information specific to people’s home province or territory, and to reliable, expert-approved information about vaccinations for children, adults and travellers. It also offers tools such as appointment reminders and local outbreak notifications. Phase two will involve securing access to information, more functions such as browser access for other devices, integration with provincial records, customizable schedules for individuals with health conditions, and catch-up schedules for newcomers to Canada.
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A student from David Hoy Elementary (blue) and another from Evelyn Dickson Elementary (red) scrambled for the puck at W. L. McLeod Elementary’s gymnasium. They are among 24 teams from eight schools between Fort St. James and Vanderhoof that gathered at Gospel Chapel, St. Joseph’s gymnasium, Evelyn Dickson Elementary and W. L. McLeod Elementary for the annual Vanderhoof Intermediate Floor Hockey Play Day on Apr. 21.
Major crime unit called for Fort St. James sudden death On April 16, 2016 at 2:33 p.m. the Fort St. James RCMP received a report of a body being discovered in the rural area of Fort St. James near Tachie Rd and North Road. Officers attended and confirmed the individual to be deceased. Since the cause of death was not visibly apparent at the time, as a precaution, the Fort St James RCMP requested the assistance of the North District Major Crime Unit (NDMCU) to assist them with their investigation. The NDMCU has possibly identified the
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ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN Items were left behind, rather than stolen, at an attempted break-and-enter incident on Apr. 16. Reported at 10 a.m., a resident on Kenney Dam Road found his door damaged — with marks of attempted prying with metal — when he woke up, he told the police. The intruder did not gain entrance into the home, though shoe prints and a black male jacket were found outside the door after the incident occurred. Investigation continues for the police to identify the suspect. PLAYING WITH FIRE On Apr. 19 in the wooded area behind Cheers Country Pub, two men observed to be trying to set a chair on fire was reported to the police at 7:52 p.m. Officers arriving on scene put out a small grass fire and located one intoxicated man who resisted arrest. Vanderhoof’s fire department was contacted to ensure that the fire was completely extinguished. The man has been charged and released on conditions to not consume alcohol nor possess fire-lighting materials. - with files from Cpl. Cameron Fergusson, Vanderhoof RCMP
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Solutions discussed for lowering the new cost included setting a designated location in town for cardboard to be deposited — rather than private bins — and then picked up by a regional waste management business. A resident suggested that reusable boxes can be utilized to decrease cardboard usage in general. Joe Von Doellen, president of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, said it’s an overdue discussion — the chamber first heard of the ban a year ago, he said — and enforcement in the beginning may be an issue, as businesses will end up using bins reserved for residents. For Jacquie McLeod from Shaper Sheet Metal Ltd., the ban is concerning, as they would have to pass the recycling cost to customers. Accompanying cardboard boxes that her business reused to hold waste material would need to be replaced by plastic bags, McLeod explained. “We compete against businesses in Prince George,” she said. “It’s another cost to take away
And for residences? Drop-off bins located by Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op for residential cardboard will be moved to a new location, to be determined, when the cardboard ban takes effect in July. Recycling for all materials was also discussed at the event — one resident said that he travelled 16 kilometres to various locations around Vanderhoof to deposit all recyclables. Vanderhoof’s CAO Tom Clement states that a one-stop recycling hub, potentially at the transfer station, is in the works, with a targeted opening date in 2017. Recycling centres are already in place for some communities in the regional district, such as Burns Lake and Fort St. James, but their operator — Multi-Material BC — declined a proposal submitted by Vanderhoof, Mayor Gerry Thiessen VIVIAN CHUI photo said. “We’re coming up with a Vanderhoof solution,” Thiessen said. “The regional district is too On Apr. 19, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako presented the incomsparsely populated to have a one-size-fits-all so- ing regional district-wide commercial cardboard ban to nearly 40 business owners and residents at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre. lution.”
Meeting notes from council Yes for skateboard park, mixed feelings for site Vivian Chui Omineca Express The proposed site for Vanderhoof’s skateboard park continues to be a hot community topic last week. Over 60 community members attended a community forum hosted by the District of Vanderhoof on April 19 at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre. Vanderhoof’s proposed skateboard park, Integris Recreation Centre, and the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre were the three projects presented at the event. Most attendees congregated by the skateboard park’s information booth to discuss its proposed location and contribute comments. The playground area in Ferland Park’s southeast corner is the project’s current preferred site, and concerns expressed by residents so far included noise, safety, and age-appropriate sensitivity. “The skateboards’ clacking noise is a concern during the day, for seniors sleeping in or just resting,” said a resident residing in apartments on Victoria Street by Church Avenue, located about one hundred metres from Ferland Park. “We wouldn’t be able to open the window at all.”
On Apr. 6, a petition signed by 35 residents in homes and organizations around Ferland Park was submitted to the District of Vanderhoof against the proposed location. For Orlanthia Habsburg, chairperson of the Skate Vandy Society, the skateboard park project has been delayed for too long, though she does not want the skateboarders to be known for causing trouble in the community. “We have preferred locations for sure, and I feel bad that residents in the area weren't told,” Habsburg said. “If we're given Ferland park, then we'll take what we get. The bottom line is we want a skate park…no more delaying.” It’s a long-time coming project for skateboarder Mark Pye, who was 16 when the community first expressed a desire for a skate park in 1992, he said. “It got dropped, and then 10 years ago, students wanted one but there was no adult support,” Pye recounted. For Ajay Audette, 18, Ferland Park is a “legit” location but it’ll be difficult for users to skate after 9 or 10 p.m. “We want a spot that's out of the way of noise complaints, and but still under the eye of cops in case of accidents or any type
of incidents,” Audette said. “So you can hang out and not be worried. “We just want a park, where we can skate rather than hitting ledges and people will see what skating is about. “Skating is about being a free person.” Audette has been skateboarding since he was seven, and the sport helped him recover from his mother’s death when he was 10, he explained.“All we want to do is express ourselves,” Audette said. For a couple who are “neighbours of Ferland Park”, a skateboard park is needed, but a more-preferred location is by the community’s tennis courts on Stewart Street. “So it’s like a recreation stream,” she said. “Families use the park, but once the families go home, and it's a different atmosphere. How can you enforce a noise curfew on the street?” They attended the community forum also for their interest in the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre. “I can't wait to dip my toes into the pool,” he said. “I just hope I won't be too old to use it [when it’s built.] “There are those who would drive an hour to skateboard, just like others who would travel to Prince George to swim. “We need both in the community, so we can keep people in Vanderhoof.”
NEW SOCCER FIELD A proposed soccer field — to be located east of the baseball diamonds on Stewart Street by Recreation Avenue — has been added to the Vanderhoof’s 2016 Financial Plan for consideration. The project, costing $126,800, includes irrigation, a clubhouse, and a covered shelter. POOL DESIGN MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Bruce Carscadden, principal architect of the project, stated that construction of the pool will take 10 to 14 months, with the highest risk predicted to be the incorporation of the arena into the project, as it’s an older building. While combining the buildings will help to share maintenance costs, Carscadden will explore the option of separating the buildings, but maintaining a connection through walkways. The architect will also verify whether the initial design supports future upgrades such as a second floor and a water slide, as well as identify cost savings if those options are removed. RIVERSIDE PARK BANK STABILIZATION UPDATE This October or November is the target date for starting construction work to stabilize the south bank of the Nechako River at Riverside Park. The project is in its design phase, which involves geotechnical surveys and application for environmental permits with the provincial government. A collection of pre-1950 automobiles currently lines the targeted area; they were put in place to stop the river bank’s erosion sixty years ago. - with files from the District of Vanderhoof
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marshaling on the street coming into town by the church,” said O’Farrell. “Then I don’t know what happened, but all of a sudden it got very intense very quickly.” He said six to eight officers armed with long guns approached house by house up the street on their way to surrounding his neighbour’s home. He recognized some as Houston RCMP. “Then there was a series of shots. Then there was a lull and another series of shots, and I got a call as fire chief to respond with the emergency truck to stay on standby,” said O’Farrell from his front porch, which has a direct view of the home across the street. He could not see most of what happened because the shootings occurred in the backyard. O’Farrell came back with the truck and parked with the ambulance close by. He said that is when he heard the third volley of gunfire. “Then I saw the policeman that was standing in front of the trees [in front of the house] walk over to the far side of their house, and I don’t think he had a rifle or shotgun, he just had a sidearm,” said O’Farrell. “I figured because he was moving across the road and going to the side, I figured it was over then because a cop wouldn’t do that – going to the open like that unless he was told the scene was contained. Then
Two people identified by neighbours and relatives as 77-year-old Shirley Williams and her son Jovan are dead after shots were fired involving police on Thursday in Granisle. The RCMP said officers were called at 12:30 p.m. to a dispute between neighbours involving a handgun in the village north of Topley on Highway 188. They arrived at about 1:20 p.m., established a perimeter around the Morrison Street home and tried to contact the people inside. “One person exited the residence and confronted police. Shots were fired at about 2:50 p.m.,” said Staff Sgt. Rob Vermeulen, a senior media relations officer with E Division, in an online statement. “The second person exited the residence, confronted police and shots were fired.” Paramedics who were waiting nearby rushed to the victims, but both were dead. There were no injuries to police. The Independent Investigations Office, which handles incidents of serious harm or death involving police in B.C., arrived Friday and moved to the scene just before 2:30 p.m. North District Major Crime secured the scene as eight IIO personnel made their way to Granisle. The IIO and RCMP said in statements that they will not provide more information during the investigation. Lake Babine Nation mental health workers were near the scene Friday afternoon to direct mourners, who had organized a vigil on Facebook, a bit farther from the scene to avoid confrontation with police. Granisle fire chief and councillor Jim O’Farrell lives a couple 10%off LUMBER houses down from 15%off where the shooting HI HOG & FLOORING occurred. He said he arrived home Thursday 20%off AGRO to see police vehicles (see in-store for special bagged feed pricing) on his street. 20%off HARDWARE “It hadn’t really Some exceptions apply, including: special orders, started yet. They were discounted or sale items, chemical, twine, minibags, bulk
they all converged on the house and it was basically over.” O’Farrell believed there were unaddressed mental health issues with the mother and son. Shirley had become withdrawn the last few years after being an active member of the community, according to O’Farrell. That is when the no trespassing signs went up on the property. “It should’ve been resolved a long time ago, but if a person doesn’t want help, what are you going to do? You can’t force a person to seek help,” said O’Farrell. He said things only got worse when Jovan returned home last year. Confrontations with a neighbour across the street escalated over time to the point where a handgun was involved and police were called Thursday, according to O’Farrell. O’Farrell also said he himself had avoided Jovan after a confrontation last year when Jovan accused O’Farrell of “staring” at him as he walked down the street and Jovan drove by. “I stare at everybody when they drive
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down the street because I don’t want to get hit … so I just looked at him as he drove by and he backed up and said ‘you staring at me?’ I said I couldn’t care less. We exchanged other pleasantries and left,” said O’Farrell. “Ever since then I’ve been very weary. Then when the front door neighbour had some issues with him, I got really weary, to the point where I’d take my dog for a walk the other way as opposed to just going by his house.” O’Farrell wanted everyone to know that Granisle was a small, quiet town not used to violence. “You get a dog running at large and it’s a major dilemma,” said O’Farrell.
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Earth Day 2016: B.C. stands tall as climate leader By Mary Polak Minister of Environment This year Earth Day will be marked with the signing of the historic Paris climate change agreement in New York City on April 22, 2016. This is an important milestone in the global effort to combat climate change, because it signals an intention by jurisdictions all over the world to follow B.C.’s example and take tangible steps to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions while growing the economy. B.C. continues to be a world climate leader, a distinction we first received with the introduction of our revolutionary Climate Action Plan in 2008 highlighted by our revenue neutral carbon tax. Eight years later and our carbon tax remains among the highest and most comprehensive in North America, and even the world. Our revenue neutral carbon tax is successful because we tax the things we don’t want, including pollution, and then we remove taxes from the things that we do want, namely money in people’s pockets, a growing economy, wealth creation and jobs. But, there’s more to climate action than just carbon pricing. The carbon tax alone isn’t enough to achieve our climate goals. Other areas such as upstream emissions mitigation, new transit options and energy-efficient building improvements are just a few examples of where we need to take further action. B.C.’s climate plan has worked because we have been able to continue to grow our economy and create jobs while reducing harmful GHG emissions. But we are at a point where more needs to be done. With 98% of our energy supply already coming from clean sources, our GHG emissions per capita is among the lowest in Canada. We don’t have the ability to reduce emissions by simply closing down a high-polluting, coal fired plant. We welcome our own particular challenge of reducing emissions even further while continuing our national leadership in job creation and economic growth. That’s why we are moving our climate agenda forward through the development of the Climate Leadership Plan. This plan is being assembled with the advice of the Climate Leadership Team, and through public and stakeholder consultation. The second public engagement phase has now concluded. Since the public consultation began last summer, we have received over 15,000 comments through surveys, online forms, emails and writ-
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Promoting rail safety is a year-round initiative at CN. We are constantly working to strengthen our safety culture by informing and engaging community members to help spread the word. This April 25-May 1, during Rail Safety Week, we are especially focused on the message “see tracks, think trains.” Every year we see far too many injuries and fatalities as a result of easily avoidable accidents. Many tragedies take place every year as a result of trespassing – crossing or walking along railway tracks at any place other than a designated level crossing. The railway is not a safe place for kids to play, and it’s not safe for adults to take shortcuts across it. The high risk of an accident is why CN Police across our system work to identify the highest risk areas for trespassing, and develop targeted strategies to reduce incidents. However, especially here in Northern BC, we can’t
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Vanderhoof’s first chess tournament for all Submitted by Jeff Obayashi, organizer of Vanderhoof Chess Club Excellent turnout with 14 in the scholastic tournament and 9 in the open tournament, and thanks to NVSS for the free gym and tables and to April Hughes, Badger’s, Co-op, OSS, Earthen Ware, Woody’s, and RBC for their prizes. Scholastic Tournament: 1st Ryan Carrier, Vanderhoof. 2nd Matthew Martin, Quesnel. 3rd Josh Wu, Vanderhoof. 4th Caleb Cebuliak, Williams Lake. Open Tournament: 1st Kai Richardson, Williams Lake. 2nd Andrew Martin, Quesnel. 3rd Jeff Obayashi, Vanderhoof. 4th Jason Kadonaga, Vanderhoof. Most Sportsmanlike Awards: Sam Smith, Elise Nelson, Caleb Cebuliak, and Matthew Martin.
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Depicting Vanderhoof logging in Gov. House Vivian Chui Omineca Express Visiting royalty and heads of state housed in Victoria can now explore, through Vanderhoof and Prince George art, the beauty of forestry in northern B.C. Starting this February, four of Vanderhoof artist Annerose Georgeson’s paintings that celebrate logging will be displayed for a year in the Government House of Victoria, as part of “A Raw and Northern View” exhibit showcasing work of three artists from northern B.C. In Vanderhoof, the rest of the Georgeson’s 16-painting series on logging — depicting scenes such as loading, hauling, and processing in styles at times likened to renowned B.C. painter Emily Carr — are on display in the Burrard Market Square for one month, after an opening reception on Apr. 15. Curated by George Harris, artistic director and curator of Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George, the exhibit’s artwork were selected for their reflection of the northern B.C. reality, Harris explained. Above: Art enthusiasts in Vanderhoof gathered “I thought it would be nice to focus on artwork that does in the Burrard Market Square on Apr. 15 for an not necessarily a romanticized version of the environment, opening reception of local visual artist Annerose but something that was familiar, more realistic, akin to our Georgeson’s month-long exhibit “The Work of regular experiences with the wilderness or the forest,” he Logging.” said. In addition to Georgeson’s four paintings, the exhibit was Right: Four of Georgeson’s paintings on logcomprised of paintings and sculptures from Prince George ging are displayed, alongside artwork from other artists Allan Farmer and Phil Morrison respectively. northern B.C. artists, for a year in Government “In Prince George and Vanderhoof, as with many places, the forest surrounds us,” Harris said in his exhibit statement. House of Victoria from February. “But here, where forestry and its related industries have an else,” Georgeson said. “That’s why I’m doing the ubiquitous presence, if one is not employed directly in this art.” sector one’s life is likely to intersect with it in other ways. For art enthusiast Monica Rach with a “In British Columbia, a province known for its natural background in public art, the paintings convey a beauty, our forests are a part of our identity which is often profound message. romanticized. “How often do you see abstract meetings of industry,” Rach “The proximity of the forest, to these artists, and a working said. “She’s depicting something that we don’t normally think and dynamic forest industry, has influenced the way they see of as art, or as valid of becoming art.” and reflect landscapes, forests and trees.” For David Zurevinski, who works as a forester with B.C. In Farmer’s work, where pulp mills and waste stations are depicted, the matter-of-fact representations may seem out of the Timber Sales and attended the opening reception with his wife Sonya, the paintings were very realistic. ordinary for those used to landscape paintings, Harris added. “It’s abstract, but you look from a distance and it’s clear what “These are aspects of the landscape that typically you don’t tend to see, but they are indicative of our northern experience of it shows,” Zurevinski said. “Our favourite is [the one depicting] road building…it really takes you in.” land,” he said. Development versus environment For Georgeson, it was an honour for her paintings to be selected. “I was shocked and very pleased,” she said. “It’s supposed to be somewhat representative of northern B.C., which is a great honour for me.” Though she started her focus on logging two years ago, Georgeson has been producing art about forests for over 10 years and was inspired by the pine beetle epidemic that killed most of the pine trees in the province, she explained. “There is a tension between love for the environment and industry; I think it’s possible for them to co-exist,” Georgeson stated. “The whole idea of logging seem destructive and sad to many people; in this area, it’s just business…what we do. “All of my family has worked in the forest industry. Logging puts food on all our tables.” She finds the tension interesting to explore, showing their own kind of beauty. “Even in the most chaotic scenes on a cut-block where there’s just logging debris everywhere, new trees growing,” Georgeson said. “Artistically it’s still beautiful.” Her strongest wish is for workers in the forestry industry to see the exhibit. “I would really like them to see that art can celebrate their work.” So far, she has heard mixed responses regarding the paintings on logging: for one attendee, the depiction was saddening, while another from the industry was taken back. “He said, ‘that’s really what it’s like, that’s how it feels,’ and that makes me happier than anyone
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Academics, communiity leaders, and residents gathered for a UNBChosted discussion on the impact of resource extraction in the region on Apr. 6 at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre.
Community talks cumulative impact of development Vivian Chui Omineca Express Industrial and other human impact in northern B.C., as well as their implications, were on the forefront of discussion between academics, residents, and local government this month. On Apr. 6, 20 community members, including participants from local organizations, government, and businesses, gathered at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre for a discussion hosted by the University of Northern British Columbia on the impacts of resource development in the region. Hosted by UNBC’s Cumulative Impacts Research Consortium, the event is part of an ongoing project to the integrate different objectives and needs of the communities in the midst of different disturbances of the landscape, and how to find balance, explained project lead Chris Buse. The consortium was first launched last October and its focus stemmed from the growing lack of confidence in B.C.’s environmental assessment process for development projects, Buse said. In 2011, B.C.’s auditor general released a report on the provincial environmental assessment office, stating that it is not adequately monitoring compliance by mines, power plants, and other projects. “Today, tomorrow, and every other day, we take good care of us,” said Saik’uz First Nation elder Arlene John in the Carrier language as an opening address for the forum. For an attendee involved in forestry work, in the past some companies may not know their impact, as they were using the best information they had at the time. “Thirty years later we now see the impact,” he said. “We relied on government and environmental people to say if we had an impact.” It is a balance between the number of jobs provided and the impact of development, he added. “What happens if all this disappears,” he said. For another, the scale of impact is also worth exploring. “We are trying to broaden the scope, temporal and spatial, because impact could be multiple generations,” she said, adding that agriculture tends to be missed in resource development discussion. For a Vanderhoof resident who lives five minutes from town, the proposed wind turbines on Nulki Hills may have effects on bird migration. She also noted that for her, the negative connotations of resource extraction are highlighted in media, but cumulative human can be positive as well. Potential solutions suggested by the audience included local groups and government given the opportunity to not only take part in decision-making for local resource extraction projects, but also receive a share of the profits. Another possible solution suggested is to have opportunities that are flexible and can cater to the different needs and communities, while providing consistency in order for local organizations to be assured. While many participants agreed on the importance of continuing dialogue and pulling knowledge from multiple industries and sources, such as traditional knowledge of the land, some are concerned about how a lay person can stay informed in the mass availability of data in today’s world, digest, and then engage properly.
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Nearly 100 community members, business owners, and local government representatives chat about upcoming major projects in Vanderhoof at a community meeting hosted by the District of Vanderhoof at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre on Apr. 19. 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 250567-8587. 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: 250567-9927. *** 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 5679705. *** 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
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W. L. McLeod Elementary 2nd-term Honour Roll PRINCIPAL’S HONOUR ROLL Grade 4: Jorja Bangs, Jemma Blattner, Theo Clark Grade 5: Braycen Jacobsen, Hayley Lawrence, Kora Manwaring, Ashlyn Wiebe, Aillis McCleary, Madilyn Nelson Grade 6: Emmett Forsberg, R’Yder McKay, Melissa Olin
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Grade 4: Jorja Bangs, Jemma Blattner, Mikayla Goodwin, Julie Thiessen, Ava Bodijn James, Iris Vuohijoki, Grade 5: Brecken Fawcett, Julian Lamprecht, Aliyah Marks, Mykelle Young, Eryck Dyck, Hayley Lawrence, Dominic LePoidevin, Kora Manwaring, Brandon Munch, Alex Siemens, Ashlyn Wiebe, Reiner Wild, Eric Anderson, Hailey Brown, Niki McKinlay, Aillis McCleary, Jaylen Pedersen, Whitney Albertson, Ashlyn Arnold, Gabby Blake, Diego Duque, Victoria Felts, Hadlee Wiebe, Kennesea Wiebe Grade 6: Lakeisha Block, Peyton Brown, Cooper Cursley, Randy Fry, Melissa Olin, Curan Wruth, Kina Gatacre, Siobhan Klassen, Jocelyn Mosher, Sarah Mushumanski, Madilyn Nelson, Kate Roberge ATHLETIC PROFICIENCY: Grade 4: Sophia Anderson, Jorja Bangs, Jemma Blattner, Theo Clarke, Daniel Reuben, Logan Hoogeveen, Alexa Hutchinson, Cala Jackson, Murdoch Jackson, Hayley Legebokoff, Vienna Perry, Penelope Roberge, Grayson Turgeon, Lindsey Goncalves, Ethan Hoffman, Daniel Nash, Wyatt Snow, Iris Vuohijoki, Grade 5: Seth Habsburg, Nikles Kadonaga, Hayley Lawrence, Dominic LePoidevin, Kora Manwaring, Izzy Racher, Ashlyn Wiebe, Eric Anderson, Oscar Anderson, Aillis McCleary, Mitchell Thomson, Gabby Blake, Victoria Felts, Ada Harris, Grade 6: Emmett Forsberg, Ronan Blattner, Madison Fitzpatrick, Siobhan Klassen, Sarah Mushumanski, Madilyn Nelson, Jeremy Pagdin, Kate Roberge, Zoe Stephen Grade 5: Brecken Fawcett, Julian Harasti, Braycen Jacobsen CITIZENSHIP: Kindergarten: Myhrah Cole, Courtney Halliday, Hayley Louie, Jim Richard, Kierra Cromarty, Owen Filipe, Chayde Jackson, Allie Carlson, Brooklyn Churchill, Rowan Johnson, Ava Clark, Brenna McCleary, Aurora Rocheleau, Jayden Solberg, Sebastian Togyi, Payten Barr, Kinleigh Bick, Ella Brown, Alexis Bueckert, Taylor Davidson, Mika Hara, Colton Harper, Damien Hutchinson, Kaleigh Jackson, Maci Kadonaga, Lyric Kessler, Isabel Simoes, Milo Tait, Kate Thiessen-Clark, Kiah Thiessen-Clark, Alexis Vongkeo, Charles Weaver Grade 1: Ruger Campbell, Cindi Chen, Ciara Gauchier, Alanna Green, Kayla Lawrence, Jarrett Parent, Caleb Vuohijoki, Chloe Wild, Brynn Alden, Anya Dhillon, Ella Gilbert, Zoe Haslam, Brooklin Jacobsen,
Grade 2: Myra Green, Noah Peters, Brody Poole, Keira Bodijn James, Jamie Bidal, Brice Friesen, Aiden Greek, Mackenzie Halliday, Lyle Munch, Zoe Bueckert, Leander Ebbott, Breanna Gatacre, Ethan Harper, Carter Johnson, Ivan Legebokoff, Kalleigh Page, Olive Roberge, Aleah Weaver, Emily Clarke Grade 3: Tia Arnold, Emily Briltz, Lillian Felts, Max Filipe, Mila Manwaring, Travis McKeeman, Dakota Poole, Lily Richard, Synova Smith, Evan Vuohijoki, Trinity Wiebe, Emily Anderson, Brooke Barclay, Carys Bick, Chloe Brooks, Thomas Cross, Regan Daniel, Noah Gilbert, Kai Hara, Jasper Hussey, Brooklyn Hutt, Gavin Kosie, Nygel Brown, Aiden Simrose, Lucas Thomson, Arden Thwaites Grade 4: Reuben Daniel, Mikayla Goodwin, Logan Hoogeveen, Alexa Hutchinson, Murdoch Jackson, Grayson Turgeon, Ann Watney, Ava Bodijn James, Kayleigh Crozier, Shail Mortimer, Daniel Nash, Theresa Ponsford, Wyatt Snow, Iris Vuohijoki, Grade 5: Eryck Dyck, Seth Habsburg, Nikles Kadonaga, Hayley Lawrence, Dominic LePoidevin, Nick Lindstrom, Kora Manwaring, Izzy Racher, Alex Siemens, Liam Tone, Ashlyn Wiebe, Garett Wiebe, Reiner Wild, Ann Watney, Ian Cross, Brecken Fawcett, Braycen Jacobsen, Marek Baker, Hailey Brown, Niki MacKinlay, Aillis McCleary, Uylisa Aslin, Gabby Blake, Rikko Block, Victoria Felts, Calvin Stewart, Hadlee Wiebe Grade 6: Lakeisha Block, Charlie Crossno, Emmett Forsberg, Randy Fry, Mya Louie, Charlee McIntyre, R’Yder McKay, Melissa Olin, Gregg Raphael, Curan Wruth, Madison Fitzpatrick, Becky Gould, Mathieu Holland, Emma Hoogeveen, Roland Jackson, Abigail Stewart WAY TO GO: Kindergarten: Benjam’n Beaverstock, Jayden Bjork, Chloe Block, Jaiden Holmes, Kayleb Redekop, Creelin Teed Antoine, Van Donahue, Owen Filipe, Chayde Jackson, Danika Unger, Stephen Woods, Brooklyn Churchill, Brenna McCleary, Thomas Geddes, Konner Hutt, Kaleigh Jackson, Alexis Vonkeo Grade 1: Hailey Gull, Bradley Vandersman, Bryton Bangs, Anya Dhillon, Riley Foley, Noah Bidal Grade 2: Alex Wallace, James Harris, Ronan McIntyre, Ben Racher, Matthew Ramsey, Keyshawn Block, Keira Bodijn, Kasi Kingsley-Furze Grade 3: Emily Anderson, Brooke Barclay, Danny Branton, Gavin Kosie, Rachel Lamprecht, Delaney MacKinlay, Nygel Brown, Lauren Stewart, Emily Briltz, Trey Cromarty, Taylor Danielson, Marcus Peter, Dakota Poole, Lily Richard, Synova Smith, Evan Vuohijoki, Trinity Wiebe, Keyshawn Block Grade 4: Logan Hoogeveen, Murdoch Jackson, Kaden Lane, Selena Greek, Grade 5: Ian Cross, Brecken Fawcett, Julian Harasti, Eryck Dyck, Brandon Munch, Alex Siemens, Liam Tone, Drayton Pullman, Uylisa Aslin, Grade 6: Lakeisha Block, Peyton Brown, Charlie Crossno, Cooper Cursley, Randy Fry, Drayton Pullman, Gregg Raphael, Curan Wruth, Emma Hoogeveen, Austin Thiessen
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Vanderhoof celebrating 90 years Fort St. James celebrating 210 years Fort Fraser celebrating 210 years
Important dates to remember in Fort St. James history Taken from the Nechako Chronicle in 1968
Vanderhoof Council sworn in - 1981 Taken from Nechako Chronicle 1981 What could be the last Vanderhoof council was sworn in Monday night. A vote will be held about April on making the village and part of the rural area into a district municipality. Council has established a committee of residents to investigate the idea, and name consultants. The first idea was to have a vote in November. This would have meant council, which would have been elected in the normal way, would have had to resign and a new council be named within a matter of months. The new village office opened Monday on Connaught Street. However, the council chamber was not ready, so the ceremony had to be in the Stewart Street location which has served about 45 years. The December 14 council meeting is planned for the new premises. Beginning his third term, Mayor Don Grantham congratulated members and the administration on their efforts. He was elected by acclamation. Alderman Shirley Copping and Ed Bennett were returned, defeating Ken Arnett. Myers Bennett, who served on council before and is no relation to Ed, will serve the year remaining when Terry Gallicano moved to Whitehorse. Dick Manwaring and Norm Avison also sought it. Alderman Gordon Peters serves another year. Judge Dick Evans said he had been swearing in council for 19 years, and looks forward to doing it next year in the new office. The provincial budget calls for expenses of $1,058,044 next year. It must be adopted by next month.
Last year Gallicano was deputy mayor for the whole time. Mrs. Copping will act until February if Grantham is absent, Ed Bennett until May, Peters until June, and Myers Bennett until November. Grantham will again represent the village on the board of Bulkley Nechako Regional District. Peters will again look after work on the airport and cemetery, and Mrs. Copping again will be responsible for lands, buildings and animal control. Ed Bennett takes streets, services and Canada Works programs from Gallicano. Council and business people are working on downtown redevelopment under the $25 million provincial scheme. The village has recently formed an industrial development committee. This year the village became the last in the area to sign a joint use agreement with the school board. Meeting was held between councils and the board this year to discuss joint facilities. It was suggested money from the BC Ministries of education and municipal affairs might go for things such as pools. Council hopes to sell the Stewart Street building and lease fire department space for three years. An appraisal will be obtained. The library will be moved to the arena hall for a temporary period. This has upset members of the library association, since they think it would be better to have the facility remain downtown. The association suggested the liquor store across from the library, to be vacated in January when a new one is ready on Burrard Avenue. But village staff have learned the BC Buildings Corp wants to sell the old building. Several months ago, councll was told the arena hall is not being used much.
For Sale Team of good work horses, mare and gelding, 8 and 7 years old, weigh about 1560 pounds each. Apply F Z Wiebe at Tom Hunt’s place, Vanderhoof. *** Ayrshire cow, been milking two months, and in calf, a black Jersey, still milking and will come fresh next April, also two young heifers. Nechako Farm, J B Armshaw, manager. The Vanderhoof Herald - 1919
1806 - Founded by Simon Fraser and John Stuart for the Northwest Company. 1821 - Northwest Company absorbed by the Hudson’s Bay Company, George Simpson appointed a governor in the territory of Rupert’s Land by the Hudson’s Bay Company. 1828 - James Douglas, a young clerk assigned to Fort St. James post and given responsibility of procuring salmon for the post of Chief Trader Connolly, Carrier Indians threaten his life. Governor Sir George Simpson arrived at Fort St. James on Sept 17th on first visit. 1856 - 50 years after founding, Donald Manson replaced by Peter Ogston as officer in charge of New Caledonia. No record of anniversary celebration. 1858 - Importance of Fort St. James as administrative centre ceases as New Caledonia and territory beyond its borders named British Columbia by Queen Victoria. James Douglas, the young fisherman of 1828, then head of the Hudson’s Bay Company Western Department was appointed first Royal Governor. The name New Caledonia remained only with the Hudson’s Bay Company, and was continued many years thereafter, to designate this particular trading area. 1862 - Gold prospectors pass through the post on their way to the Peace River. 1871 - British Columbia joined the Confederated Empire of British North America with Joseph W. Trutch, first Lieutenant-Governor and John Foster McCreight first elected Premier. 1872 - Survey of Canadian Pacific Railway reaches the post. 1873 - Roman Catholic Church establishes Mission of Our Lady of Good Hope. 1906 - 100 years after founding. Centennial celebrated by four white men, comprising the entire white male population of Fort St. James with a dinner of whole roast beaver. George Ogston, Vanderhoof realtor and only surviving member of the dinner gathering is an honor guest at 150th Anniversary. 1928 - Centennial celebration held at Fort St. James by the Hudson’s Bay Company to commemorate the first visit of Sir George Simpson on Sept 17, 1828. 1938 - Pinchi Mercury property staked and mine operated by Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company. Stakers were Fort St. James residents: L.R. Dickinson, Manual Rotticker, Dan Rotticker, George Neilson, Andy Austrem and Frank Cook. 1938 - Herbert Hoover, ex-president of the United States visits Fort St. James. 1946 - Canada’s third largest airline made its start at Fort St. James. Organized and directed by Russell Baker, with residence and base at Fort St. James, the business grew from one aircraft and a staff of three in 1946 to 84 planes and 700 employees 10 years later. 1952 - BC Power Commission opens diesel generating plant on Nov 17 to provide Fort St. James with its first power service. 1956 - Celebrates 150th Anniversary. The first community in British Columbia. A giant program as attended by many visiting dignitaries. 1968 - Aug 1, BC Provincial Cabinet meets in Hudson Bay factor’s house and inaugurate the PGE completion to Fort St. James.
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Village of Fraser Lake Notice of Disposition of Property As per Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given as to the disposition of Block C, District Lot 617, Range 5, Coast District. This 2.22 hectare land parcel was acquired by the Village of Fraser Lake through a Crown Land grant from the Province of British Columbia for the purpose of developing an assisted living residence. This land will be sold to the Fraser Lake and District Senior Citizens Home Society in consideration of the sum of one dollar. This transfer of land is for the purpose of developing an assisted living residence, and is subject to reversion to the provincial government if the land is not so used. As per Section 24(1) of the Community Charter, public notice is given of the Village of Fraser Lake intention to dispose of this land at less than market value. The 2016 assessed value of the land is $113,000.00. Please direct any questions on this Notice of Disposition of Property to Rodney J. Holland, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Fraser Lake, phone: (250) 699-6257.
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Connecting Fraser Lake seniors through support Vivian Chui Omineca Express Fraser Lake residents in their golden years are enjoying more home support and away fun, thanks to local group. Autumn Services - Society For Senior Support in Fraser Lake celebrated the third-year anniversary of its drop-in community centre — with over 30,000 visits — this spring. Since last fall, the society also offers home support services in addition to its on-site social and educational offerings, as a pilot rural project for the governmentfunded North Central B.C. Better At Home Program. The Fraser Lake community had no centre nor support for seniors when the non-profit organization first started with no base six years ago, said coordinator Elaine Storey. At the time, Storey was helping her parents transition from independent living to residential care in Vernon, where a wide spectrum of services, housing, and facilities were in place, she recounted. “I thought back to Fraser Lake,” Storey said. “And I saw a need for more care and support for seniors.” She chose to name the society “Autumn”, the time of the year when leaves start to brown. “To me, it explains the process of aging,” she said. Through the BAT program, the society offers home support services such as light housekeeping, yard work, home repairs, snow removal, friendly visits, as well as transportation for groceries and appointments. At its drop-in centre, it also hosts weekly and monthly social events, workshops for health, safety, and art, as well as provide technological services such as printing and obtaining government forms online. “Here we don’t have an government office, in Vanderhoof there is one,” Storey explained. “Many forms need to be obtained online; are they going to learn to use the computer at 80? “If we don’t help them it’s a trip out of town.” Oftentimes, the centre serves as a social hub for community members to gather over coffee or a baked good. “They are not eating very well…they like to eat with people,” Storey said. “Just being with other people is valuable.” To help ease isolation for seniors, the society also publishes and distributes a free monthly newsletter called Phraser Connector, featuring local community columns. “I think people who live in rural areas are isolated,”
she said. “Many who live by the lake have dial-up and can’t get their news online. Through community effort, centre turns to home away from home For Eileen Malchow, 84, the centre is “the best thing since sliced bread,” she said. “To me, it’s the best thing that has happened to me in my senior years.” When the society first moved into its centre three years ago, Malchow and May Reid, 87, supplied lunches for volunteers during renovation work bees for two months. The centre was “just light bulbs hanging from electric wires from the ceiling,” Reid recalled. Community members donated electric and plumbing work, as well as all furnishings including paint, light fixtures, toilets, fridge, stove, tables, and chairs. A 10-foot board room table from the Endako Mine now serves as a communal dining table for the centre’s visitors. “As soon as Elaine said this is what she’s doing… we brought food so we can keep [the volunteers] here,” Reid said. “‘Cause if they go home they don’t come back to work.” For them it’s a social hub beyond gatherings at local restaurants or homes. “There was nothing for seniors,” Reid recounted. “There’s carpet bowling, but it’s more for younger seniors. When you come here there’s more people, there’s always someone coming in. “Sometimes, I feel like I just want to put on my jacket just to find someone to talk to.” Two years ago, Malchow and Reid hosted, at the centre, a Red Hat Society Convention for the region, gathering 80 women of all ages for a two-night event celebrating life-long social interaction and bonding. The centre also hosted birthday parties, wedding receptions, and community group meetings.
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Top: Eileen Malchow (from left) and May Reid supplied volunteers with lunches during the centre’s renovations three years ago. The hub now provides support at home and on-site. Above: The Red Hat Society Convention was one of the community events hosted by the social centre.
John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes
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