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DAWSON CREEK - The importance of Tate Creek Elementary School to the greater community of Tomslake was evident last week, as a number of residents plead their case to school trustees for keeping the rural school open during a public consultation meeting Dec. 2. The 19 students that attend the school belong to 12 families, but the meeting saw other community members and past students return in an attempt to save the school from closure. “This school is the heart of Tomslake,” said one attendee. All comments made spoke against the closure and often included examples of detrimental effects the closure would have on the students. Bussing was a concern, many parents didn’t like the idea of having their children travel down the highway during the winter, since the road conditions are often not ideal. Parents also raised the point that their children would be on the bus for a longer amount of time, and it would take longer to get to their children if an emergency occurred at the school. Many attendees said that they would be less likely to volunteer time at another school doing a hot lunch or reading program, because the school would be further away. The quality of education was also a factor. Many attendees like the dynamics of a rural school, where older students mentor the younger ones and help with their learning. Parents also said that their children get more one-on-one time with teachers, and as a result, many achieve awards, bursaries, and grants. “I would not trade their rural experience with my experience at a school with 300
Phot Ph otoo Cr ot C edit Jill Earrl Paare rents an a d comm commun co u ity me memb m ers alike attended School District 59’ mb 9 s Tat 9’ Taate te Creek Ele leme m nt me ntar aryy School’s consultationn ar meet me etin i g. g students,” one attendee said about the benefits of rural education for her grandchildren. The board also heard from one former Tate Creek Elementary student, who was also opposed to the closure. Through oncoming tears, the woman spoke of how much the school meant to her and how she had hoped her children would attend one day. “My heart bleeds for them,” said Wayne Ezeard, district trustee for Pouce Coupe and the rural areas. “I mean my gosh, it’s the community. Emotions always run high, we can’t make the hard decisions on emotions. The very fact that we’re losing $1.5 million a year off our budget, we’ve got to take a look at places we can find those dollars—that’s the part that they aren’t getting or understanding.” Attendees also put forth many suggestions that the school board could implement in order for Tate Creek to remain open in a cost effective manner. They suggested sharing a principal with
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Photo Credit Kyla Corpuz Clockwise: West Moberly Chief Roland Willson, Treaty 8 Tribal Chief Liz Logan, JRP Chair Harry Swain and Prophet River Chief Lynette Tsakoza; Treaty 8 Members displayed artifacts before the Panel; Gary Oker and two youth lead the large group into the ballroom for the welcoming remarks. Throughout December and January the Panel will hear from a wide range of speakers, some who are for the project and others who are against. Swain informed the audience that in order to remain impartial, they would not engage in private discussions with anyone. Swain also acknowledged the responsibility the Panel holds to assess the information regarding Site C, and said they take their role very seriously. After the Panel reviewed BC Hydro’s Environmental Impact Statement, and made three additional requests for further information, he said it “wasn’t perfect, but sufficient,” to carry on to the hearings.
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the reason those students left. Some consultation attendees expressed interest in marketing the school to those who have left, in hopes of raising the enrolment. Others thought that students in the catchment area should be charged a fee if they decide to go to another school, with the fee going back to Tate Creek. One attendee noted the amount of volunteer hours that both parents and community members contribute to the school, they said that they also often contribute funds and educational materials. “It’s not just the 19 students, it’s the 400 families. We’re still here backing the school,” one said. Another asked the board what the community could
do to help the school. The community will get their answers during the Dec. 11 meeting of the board. Attendees requested that the board postpone the meeting until the evening, when most of them will be off work and able to attend, thier request was able to be accomodated. Based on current projections, School District 59
is nearly 50 years old, and is in need of maintenance. If the school were to close, the district would save approximately $150,000 annually from maintenance, utilities, administration, and custodial costs. The closure is proposed for July 1, 2014. “There’s a lot of rumours out there, ‘we’ve already made up our minds, it’s going this way, they’ve already sold the school,’ w e ’ v e been hearing those rumours. Closing the school isn’t nice, but I think the meeting went extremely well. I’ve been to other public meetings and it has not been nice, so they are good bunch of folks. They really are,” said Ezeard, adding that the final decision will likely be made during the board’s January meeting.
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expansion scheduled to be completed next year, bringing their capacity to 24 million tons of coal annually, but possibly as high as 30 million. Veldman said that the company has an option for further expansion bringing the export capacity to 50 million tons a year. Veldman said that the Port Authority is on track for exporting approximately 24 million tons of product this year, a large increase from the three million tons they did in 2005. “We’ve seen some significant growth. That’s about $6 billion of Canadian export,” he said. Though the port is significantly busier than it has been in the past, Veldman said that they have room for future investments. He said that ports in the south have to deal with congestion, the price of land, and urban land conflicts; but the Prince Rupert Port Authority has the ability to bring over 1,000 acres of land to
market. A $100 million rail line is being built around the island to develop site capacity. “It’s a blank canvas,” said Veldman. “When you hear about an investment in Prince Rupert, think about it as being an investment in the coal industry or an investment in the grain industry, because that’s what it is,” he added. He said that while the port is in Prince Rupert, their business encourages employment throughout the province. The port’s activity is responsible for approximately 2,200 jobs in Northern B.C., with an estimated $130 million in associated wages. According to Veldman, only one third of those jobs are actually in Prince Rupert. “When it comes to goods that pass through B.C. there’s a narrative that says that there’s not a lot of economic impact ... because you have so many factors along the line it’s often not in one spot, so it goes under the radar a little bit,” he said.
Photo Credit Jill Earl Ken Veldman talks to the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce members about the trade connection between Prince Ruper and Dawson Creek.
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D.C. enters phase two of Sure Water campaign Councillors stress the importance of resident feedback and community engagement on water security JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The City is once again seeking public input that will guide their decision regarding water security in the city. On Dec. 2, council approved the $50,000-budget to proceed with phase two of the Sure Water campaign. This phase is meant to provide residents with updates from the first public information session and suggest funding alternatives for the proposed water pipeline. The phase will involve a community meeting, and informational materials on the city’s water supply in the form of: newsletters, posters, online feedback forms, posts on social media sites, a frequently asked questions document and a recorded presentation. “If we’re going to live up to our guiding principles of an engaged and informed public, I believe the electronic Facebook stuff is just talking into blind areas. I mean, dialogue only comes when you’re face to face and you’re truly listening to each other and I think people really need to listen to each other about the implications of this,” said Coun. Charlie Parslow, reiterating his frustrations with trying to get more residents engaged in municipal issues. Parslow said that while a dedicated few often attend public meetings, he hopes that the City can find a way to reach the broader community. “I’m glad to see this is before council. I will gladly support it 110 per cent, but I just have that frustration,” he said. Coun. Duncan Malkinson and Mayor Dale Bumstead echoed Parlow’s sentiments. Bumstead said the City needs to find different ways of communicating with its residents that encourage interaction. “Communication is going to... increase the overall success of the community. It’s a great conversation to have,” he said. Water security was identified as a top priority by council in 2013, and the campaign was the response to that priority. Last October, a group appeared as a delegation to council, requesting the City build a pipeline to the Peace River to act as a new water source for the city, and outlined different risks to not acting. Earlier this year, over 1,000 residents from Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe responded to a survey distributed by the City, outlining different options they could pursue for water security. Seventy nine per cent of respondents said that they supported the City investigating future water supply options, 66 per cent said they supported building a new water pipeline, 15 per cent wanted to upgrade the current system, 15 per cent said they would support building a new raw-water reservoir, and four per cent supported tapping into groundwater aquifers. While the water pipeline was proposed by a group of individuals, chief administrative officer, Jim Chute, said that the entire community owns the process. No steps have been identified for how council should proceed upon completion of phase two, but it is expected to be complete by the end of February. “As to when you will feel that you have enough information to make a decision about whether you’re running a water line to the Peace or to the Murray [River], that’s entirely up to you. You could do it today if you wish, but I don’t hear from you that you are anywhere near that,” said Chute, responding to a question by Malkinson, about when council should make their decision about future water security projects.
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Bah-Humbug I know it’s hard, but try to enjoy the holiday season. Whatever you’re celebrating this winter, even if it’s just a day or two off work, don’t let the chaotic atmosphere that surrounds the season bring you down. It seems like as soon as the snow hits, everyone is in a bad mood. They’re upset at the driving conditions, other drivers on the road, how cold it is outside, and more than likely something that their local municipality is or isn’t doing. Then there’s the added stress that usually comes with holidays, including: preparing to host or go to parties, volunteering, decorating, finding the perfect gift, and all while keeping to a tight budget. We all want our plans to run smoothly and perfectly, but that isn’t always going to be the case. It’s better to accept that now than to be disappointed later on, just go with the flow and make the best of what you’ve got. Jill Earl, reporter
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make the most of your charitable giving. The simplest option: Name a charity as a beneficiary In your will, simply leave a bequest of money or a gift in kind (such as securities or artwork) to a recognized charity. Your estate will receive a charitable donation receipt that could reduce the income tax on your final return and perhaps the immediately preceding return, as well. Be a donor: Establish a Donor Advised Fund You will receive an immediate tax receipt for all contributions made to the fund while retaining the right to advise as to which charities are to receive your fund’s income. Trust: Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust This irrevocable trust holds assets such as cash and mutual funds. The interest and dividends are paid to you as taxable income. At the time of your death, the trust assets – known as the ‘remainder’ – go to your designated charity. When you establish the trust, you will receive a donation receipt for the ‘remainder interest’ of the trust. Insure your giving: Donate a life insurance policy while you live You will enjoy certain tax credits and your charity will receive the total death benefit under the policy. Secure your gift: Donate publicly funded stocks or securities You will get a tax receipt for their full value and will not pay tax on the capital gains of the donated securities.
Give and receive: Establish a Charitable Life Annuity Set up the annuity for yourself, or for you and your spouse, and receive a lifetime income from the assets. Much of the annuity cash flow is tax-free and you will get a charitable receipt for a portion of the donations based on the amount of annuity income you receive and your life expectancy. Go private: Establish a Private Foundation When you make a substantial donation, establishing a foundation allows your name or family’s name to be permanently associated with the cause you’ve chosen. Give the gift of yourself: Volunteer Your charity will certainly make good use of your monetary donation – and you, when you choose to take an active role as a volunteer. To give the most and get the most from your charitable gifts, talk to your legal and professional advisor about the best charitable giving plan for you and your charities. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in QuÊbec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in QuÊbec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – A 22-year-old male is dead after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 97 that took a turn for the worst at around noon on Dec. 5. Preliminary investigation suggests that the 22-year-old was attempting to pass a tractortrailer when a third oncoming vehicle hit him. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the RCMP and BC Coroner’s office. As of Dec. 9, it was still unknown if winter conditions or speed were factors in this incident. The male died shortly after arriving at the Fort St. John Hospital. He was not a local resident of Fort St. John. While the BC Coroner’s Office identified the body, police have not released his name because this is not a criminal case.
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submitted article The changing seasons are hard to miss. That glorious golden display in our woods is a visual announcement that winter is on its way. Our days are also changing with the sun, or lack of it, playing a big part in the need for the snow boots and parka! The autumnal equinox marks the time in our journey around the sun that daylight starts to decline and darkness advances. On September 22, we experienced 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night – the same as experienced at everywhere on earth. Compare this to December 21st, the winter solstice, when we get only 7 hours of day
and 17 hours of night. The sun will rise at 9:35 am and set at 4:28 pm. (Remember when we enjoyed 17 hours of daylight in June?) The intensity of the sun drastically changes as we head into fall and winter. That warmth of sunshine on your face noticeably decreases these days. No wonder – at the height of summer, the sun reaches 57 degrees up in the sky at local noon (which is actually closer to 1 pm for when the sun is highest in sky in Charlie Lake). On the first day of Fall it climbs to 35 degrees and in the deep of winter our sun only reaches a mere 10 degrees. The angle of the sun and
the length of our Charlie Lake days are all due to the tilt of the earth’s axis and our movement around the sun. The 23.5 degree tilt is vital to the intensity of the sun’s rays. Revolution of the earth around the sun brings us every 6 months, to a place in our orbit in which we are tilted towards or away from the sun. As the earth rotates each day, this tilt also affects the length of our day and night. Watch the sun as we go through fall and winter – it may not make winter shorter or warmer, but it will connect you with the amazing astronomical changes we witness all year round.
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Dawson Creek council briefs: December 2 JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca
CITY ASSESSMENT INCREASES City councillors received the 2014 Preview Assessment Roll information, and early estimates indicate the total assessment base has increased 11.75 per cent, compared to nine per cent in 2013. The preview roll also states that the total residential base has increased from $68.4 million to $96.8 million, total commercial assessment base has increased 18 per cent to $67.4 million, the average assessed value for a single family dwelling increased $16,216 to $249,951, and the average assessed value for a commercial property increased $60,222 to $448,619. The base in new construction for residential and commercial properties decreased slightly to 37.85 per cent from
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COUNCIL MAKES COMMUNITY APPOINTMENTS Council made two appointments during their meeting on Dec. 2. They appointed Michael Dionne to the Dawson Creek Library Board. Though Dionne was the only applicant, he is more than qualified, serving on the board in the past. Councilors also appointed Bud Powell to be the City of Dawson Creek’s representative on the Alaska Highway Community Society. Powell was one of the founding members of the the Society, and was key in starting the
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ART EXPLORATION WILL CONTINUE The City has renewed their lease with School District 59 for a classroom at the O’Brien School for use by the Exploring Art group, and the gymnasium for other events. The lease is for two years commencing on Jan. 1, and will cost the City $17,489.40 annually. CITIZENS COULD BE HONOURED The Province of B.C. has put out a call for nominations for the Order of British Columbia, an award for citizens recognizing their accomplishments and outstanding achievements. Since 1990, 345 individuals have received the honour. Nomination deadline is Mar. 7, 2014, and applications can be found at www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca.
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Volunteers on Salvation Army wish list JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - People everywhere look forward to the holiday season and all it entails, visiting friends and family, gift exchanges, time off work, and holiday treats, but for some the holidays don’t look so bright. There is a population of homeless, hungry, out of job, sick, low income, or lonely people in the Peace region. The Dawson Creek Salvation Army is offering hope for those people through their Hope for a Better Christmas campaign. “The campaign is definitely to bring more hope to those families who don’t have hope, and in some way feel that this Christmas could be a bad Christmas for them because there is no job or they are sick and we are able to bring to them [hope],” said Carlos Gálvez, ministry unit leader with the Salvation Army in Dawson Creek. The annual campaign will distribute food hampers to the approximately 150 families that have registered to receive them, providing enough food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Christmas Day. Gálvez said that they can accommodate for different sized families. They will also be putting on a Christmas Eve brunch for those who have preregistered. “The families in need, most of them are the low income families, including single moms that are working, or single
fathers too, that even though they are working, what they make is not enough, and we provide enough food for the whole Christmas Day,” he said. Like many of their other community programs, the Salvation Army is relying on the generosity of Dawson Creek residents to pull off their Christmas plan. The organization hopes to attract volunteers to help fill and sort the hampers, as well as deliver them to those who may not be able to pick them up. Volunteers are also needed at the Christmas Eve dinner to serve and help clean up
afterwards and to take shifts during their Christmas Kettle campaign. “We have the people that have the good heart and they give monetarily, but hands, able hands, is how we are able to do it. It is what we are asking for,” said Gálvez. “This is something that we believe shouldn’t be just only for the season... [it] is an attitude of self giving. It’s to bring that full heart and give back to the community for all the blessings that we received throughout the year, and especially for us who the Lord has blessed in
a special way, and we have what many don’t have,” he said. He said that the needs in Dawson Creek don’t end at Christmas. Monetary and non-perishable food donations are required year-round. “We are helping people week by week, so this [need] is something that never ceases, we believe not just helping on Christmas, we believe it’s all year long...never stop helping us,” said Gálvez.
Photo Credit Jill Earl Pastor David Roch and Phyllis Roch from the Dawson Creek Ministerial Association, and Carlos Gálvez from the Salvation Army receive a proclamation from Mayor Dale Bumstead, declaring the month of December as Hope for a Better Christmas month in Dawson Creek.
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Library puts on family Christmas fun looked more like a zoo last Sunday when approximately 250 people attended their Family Christmas Afternoon. According to librarian Jenny Snyder, the DAWSON CREEK - The Dawson Creek library hosts the event every other year, and Library is a winter wonderland, but it have hosted six or seven events so far. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in singing Christmas carols with Barb Photo Credit Jill Earl Monroe, listen to a reading Massimp Andreatta, 3, goes fishing of The Night Before Christduring the D.C. Library’s family Christ- mas, play carnival-type games, do crafts, win prizes, mas event. indulge in holiday treats and refreshments, enjoy Christmas favourites sung by Bill and Linda Studley, and meet the man in red. Children also left with goodie bags with books and toys. “We just love it, talking to them [children] all and watching them meet Santa and doing games and crafts. Everybody goes away pretty happy,” said children’s librarian Pam Morris. “It’s a lot of work, but we have a lot of fun,” she said.
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Ring in the New Year with a toast Serving a nontraditional martini at a party is quite easy to do. Hosts can create a signature flavor to go along with the theme of the event. This way only one selection of ingredients is needed, rather than assembling spirits for a multitude of different martini recipes. Many different martini recipes are available; hosts may find it difficult to settle on one. Here are three recipes that could fit in with a winter or New Year’s Eve theme.
3. Season the surface of the pork with the salt and pepper. Divide the fruit mixture in half and spread evenly on the cut surface of each tenderloin. Top each with half of the cheese. Roll up each tenderloin, using the bottom piece of plastic to help you, tucking in the fruit and cheese as you go. Tie kitchen string every 2 inches around the tenderloins, continuing to push in any fruit or cheese that may fall out.
an internal temperature of 150 F. Remove the baking sheet and allow the tenderloins to sit for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will keep the juices in the meat rather than all over your kitchen counter. 8. Snip off and discard the strings. Slice the pork into 1-inch-thick pieces and serve.
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stinct driven and love to run; they need to be taken out on a leash or be in a kennel that has high fencing when outside. Shiba Inus for example that are about 14-18” tall can get out of a 6’ fence easily. Our shelters are full of pets that started out as a great new present until real life set in, and after a few months or more children tire of the work that is involved with the care of them and parents have to make the decision to give up this family member to a shelter—or worse. Depending on the situation there may be other aspects that need to be considered as well. A pet can be a really nice gift as mentioned, but be sure to think through all these factors first! *The Fort St. John & District Kennel Club meets each month. We have a number of dog-loving members with a variety of breeds & years of experience! We are always interested welcoming new members. For more information please feel free to contact us at: FortStJohnandDistrictKennelClub@hotmail.com.
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ganization that is going to disperse the mitts and PJs, while and staff at Robert Ogilvie came to school dressed in their some will be given to students at Robert Ogilvie who need warm fuzzies to celebrate Pajama Day. them. “Just in case it’s so freezing cold at winter, so you don’t have to have a blanket around you all the time,” is why Xavier, Grade 2, believes it was a good idea to put together these winter essentials. Giving back to the community is part of teaching the students about good citizenship, said principal Kathy Scheck. The Fort St. John Pajama Drive is an extension of a province-wide fundraiser that started in the Lower Mainland. For the last month community businesses have hopped on board by accepting pajamas that will go to children in Fort St. John. call Edith for more information On Dec. 5, the students
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ARTS&CULTURE Life on Doig River told through Irish nurse’s letters KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Imagine moving from a city to a cabin, in a foreign country, with no running water. Getting to work means crossing a river, there are no proper roads leading to your home and the only thing you can see for miles around are tall, brawny trees. This was the life that Charlotte Groarke came to know at age 26, with four small children and her husband in the year 1955. She followed her husband, John, to the Doig River Indian School from Dublin, Ireland. John was a teacher and she was a nurse. The Doig Reserve is about 55 km north of Fort St. John. “There were no proper roads … it was just a track, it must have been on ice. So they built a school right there and a teacherage, and we called it the Doig River Indian Reserve, but the actual reserve was about five miles from the Doig River,” recalls Charlotte, who is now 84 and living in Edmonton. During her two years of living along the Beatton River, which her husband crossed daily to get to the Doig River Indian School, Charlotte documented her every day life in forms of letters that she would send back to her “dear loved ones in Ireland.” Years later her son, Paul, discovered the letters, which illustrated what it was like to live in a rural setting of northern B.C. Her letters are described as “informative, confiding, and open to experience.” Paul then took the letters and compiled into an e-book called, Letters from the Doig River School. It is currently only available through e-readers like a Kindle or Kobo. Charlotte’s letters are honest and compelling, during a phone interview with the Northeast News she recounted some of her experiences as a foreigner living in the Peace country. Charlotte and her husband had four children when they first arrived in Doig; three were triplets. She remembers the natives peeking into her window to catch a glimpse of her identical sons, since it was rare to see triplets at that time. She became good friends with Norah Apsassin, who was the only fluent English-speaking native Charlotte knew. “If she was there she would interpret, but it was mostly me asking questions.” While Charlotte and her family drew curiosity from the natives, there were also things that she learned from them as well. “I found that the native people, these were nomadic people. They had been nomadic ... they weren’t accustomed to school or our religion,” said Charlotte. “In their culture everything they would have was natural, their clothes were leather, made out of hide, they kept their old culture ways … in that way they showed me how to tan hide.” Charlotte found that she got along better with the natives than she did with folks from in town. She remembers quite fondly Jimmy Pouce Coupe, who used to cut wood for
them, Charlie Dominic and Charlie Davis. As a nurse, she aided many of her neighbours when a measles epidemic ran rampant throughout the reserve. She spent most of her time making rounds to each of the houses cleaning the children. In the late 50s the oil and gas exploration started to emerge in the Peace country, and Charlotte caught a glimpse of how it started to impact the area. “When we were there, we had disagreements with them, I had complaints about them,” said Charlotte. “The oil workers were enticing the Indian girls, not all of [the workers] were bad, but it wasn’t fair.” Charlotte’s letters also described the Indian men. “I can understand the difficulty they would have, they were very Indian, and they had very different code of conduct, so you have to be very careful not to judge. “They [publishers] thought I was too critical, but I was truthful. [The Indian men] drank too much, and … you’d find the same thing if you went to a depressed area in Dublin.” Half way through Charlotte’s time in the Peace she gave birth to her first daughter, which is when her and her hus-
band realized that the area wouldn’t be a suitable home to raise five small children. Charlotte and her family then moved to eastern Canada, and she went on to have three more kids, and one adopted daughter. Her husband has since passed, and the last time Charlotte visited the Peace was in 1987.
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New research will help protect Canadian wheat crops JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Along with climate change and predators, farmers also have to protect their crops against disease. For the time being, Canadian wheat growers can rest easy that a potentially devastating rust disease called Ug99 hasn’t made it’s way to North or South America—yet. According to a researcher for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Dr. Tom Fetch, if the disease did reach the continent, approximately 85 per cent of the country’s wheat is susceptible to contracting it. “My concern right now is that it’s down in South Africa
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and that it could spread on wind across the Atlantic Ocean to South America. We have some precedence for this, but with a different disease called Soybean rust. In a way it’s still similar because it’s a rust disease, and has the spores that are blown by wind currents,” said Fetch, adding that when the Soybean rust arrived in South America, within three years it migrated to North America. “We know that on average, about eight days per month, the wind currents are predominantly coming from South Africa to South America, so that enhances the likelihood of those rust spores that are now in South Africa [Ug99], that they could move to South America,” he said. Originating in Uganda in 1999, the wheat disease has since spread to Kenya, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Iran and other eastern African countries, spreading spores like dust. Ug99 is a fungal disease, presenting itself with rusty spores
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on the stem of the plant. An infection could result in the death of the whole plant, otherwise the disease will take a lot of the nutrients out of the plant and the seeds produced will be of a lesser quality. “Of course the yield for the farmer isn’t as good, but if you get a really extreme infection early on and it surrounds the stem, you can actually get the whole stem breaking over and then you lose everything,” said Fetch. There are fungicides available for rust control, however, Fetch said that there are better environmental and economic solutions. With help from a $1.26 million federal investment under Growing Forward 2, Fetch and a team of 15 other scientists, breeders, and geneticists have identified three types of resistance genes and are trying to develop a molecular marker that can identify if more than one resistance gene is present. Fetch said that it is better to have more than one resistance gene in a wheat variety. “If you’re going to war and you only have one main defense point, and you lose that defense point, you lose the war; but, if you have two or three and if you lose one, the other two or three are still fighting for you and will still protect the plant,” he said. Fetch has been working with Agriculture Canada since 2000 and started researching Ug99 since 2004. He said it takes approximately 10 years to develop a new line of wheat: from the research side, to having it accepted for registration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, securing the rights to distribute the seeds to a company, and finally making the product available to the market. Fetch said it could be another couple years until anything is available in Canada. In the meantime, Fetch will be keeping an eye on wheat crops in South America, setting up monitoring programs for Ug99 in Brazil through a Scientists Without Borders program a colleague of his was accepted to. “For now, we’re trying to get a handle on where it’s migrating throughout the world. We have a lot of work to do yet on the breeding side, we’re still just making new crosses now, so it’s a long process to get these to market, but we’re working on it,” he said.
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Photo Credit Submitted Bob Zimmer, MP for Prince George-Peace River, signed the Book of Condolences for Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa, Friday morning on Parliament Hill. “The world has lost a truly inspiring man,” said Mr. Zimmer, “he showed the world that reconciliation creates a brighter future and a stronger peace than retribution.” He added, “I’ll never forget watching South Africa host the 1994 Rugby World Cup as Nelson Mandela united his country in peace through sport.” Nelson Mandela was made an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada in 1998 and received honorary Canadian citizenship in 2001.
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On Monday, December 9, 2013, 675 head of cattle went through our ring D1 - D2 Cows 59.00-68.00 D3 - D4 Cows 50.00-58.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 55.00-70.00 Bologna Bulls N/A Feeder Bulls 75.00-90.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Milk Cows N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) N/A
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105.00-125.00 115.00-128.00 120.00-135.00 128.00-136.00 130.00-138.00 132.00-145.00 135.00-150.00 135.00-150.00
Next Regular Sale - Thursday, December 12 Horse Sale - Saturday, December 14
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’
110.00-129.00 125.00-140.00 130.00-145.00 135.00-150.00 140.00-154.00 152.00-168.00 155.00-175.00 160.00-180.00
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’
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COMMUNITY Submit your community event to info@northeastnews.ca
UPCOMING
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Fort St. John
• Now - Dec. 14: Second hand Christmas Decorations re available at the Artspost (10320 94 Avenue) weekdays from 9-1pm and Saturdays 10- 4pm. Donations of items welcome. Your cast offs can become someone else’s treasure. All proceeds go to the operation of the Artspost as a community arts facility. As a bonus, on Dec 7, the potters and spinners and weavers will have their Winter Sale as well at the Artspost. Join us for some Christmas cheer at the Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice Christmas decoration sale. Phone 250-787-2781 • Dec. 31: New Years Eve Derrick Dance Club. A supper and dance at the Senior Citizens Hall (10908-100 Street). 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 Supper, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. dancing to music by Night Sounds. $45/person, 19 + event. Info: Chris 250-785-1021,
Dawson Creek • Dec. 21: We would like to invite children to the Dawson Creek Station Museum on Saturday to decorate a Christmas cookie. Come between 1:00 and 3:00 pm and get your own cookie. Tourism will be sharing this event with us at the museum.
Farmington • Jan. 16: Farmington Community Association will hold it’s Annual General Meeting at 7:00 pm at Farmington Hall. All interested adults are invited to attend.
Dates highlighted in red indicate that they are holiday events.
ONGOING
Fort St. John
• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #335 9909-100 Ave, Fort St. John. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnancycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 2621280. All services are free and completely confidential.
Dawson Creek
• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please
call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. • Better at Home has a volunteer opportunity for you! From mowing a lawn to hanging curtains, there are lots of ways you can help seniors in your community. It can be as simple and enjoyable as stopping in for a visit or taking someone shopping Call ‘Better at Home’ at 250-782-2341 and see how easy and enjoyable volunteering can be. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)
Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent Bach, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Townhouses, Duplexes & Houses Fort St John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent Brandt: 9907-100th Ave 2500 sq ft retail retail or office Yenkana: Shop space 3000 sq ft TD Bank: upstairs office space 1323 sq ft Call Rob for viewing, rates and details - 250-785-2829 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
Tumbler Ridge • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Magic the Gathering playgroup meetup every Thursday at the Tumbler Ridge Public Library from 6-8pm. New players welcome, free starter decks for people wanting to learn the game or interested in re-joining the MTG community. Contact Chris at Chrisnorbury1983@yahoo.ca, for any questions or concerns
Pouce Coupe
• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone
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HELP WANTED Thunder Oilfield Services Ltd. Fort St John, BC Light Duty Cleaner, Position Available: 1 (Full Time) Ensure general cleanliness standards are upheld, sweep, mop, Wash,wax and polish floors, dust furniture and desks, vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture, clean, disinfect and polish kitchen/lunchroom and bathroom fixtures and appliances, empty trash Containers and paper shredders ,wash windows, walls, and ceilings, report all faults to supervisor, may provide basic information on facilities. Additional duties as required from time to time Salary : $14.50/hourly Apply to sphpower@work. com 12/12 NOVELTY Bills Books & Bargains. We Buy your collectables, Adult Magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7pm Mon to Sat. Phone 250-785-2660 TFN HELP WANTED Epscan Industries Ltd, Fort St. John, BC looking for Shop Labourers full time position, clean shelves, sort out and put away miscellaneous electrical and instrument parts, shovel walk ways in the morning and throughout the day and sweep off snow from vehicles if needed, Recycling return, paper and glass, monthly parts truck inspection, Load and unload materials and move to work areas, clean up upstairs locker and lunch room, sweep floors at the end of the day. Perform other activities as directed. Salary: $17.50 / hourly email resume at apply@sphconsultancy.com 01/02 FOR SALE Self published books Stone Age to Gold Age, Wild and Lawless, great Christmas gifts, Mailed anywhere in Canada $25.00 each Call 250-785-5073 12/19 JOIN THE TEAM SHARE THE BEAUTY, EARN A LITTLE, EARN A LOT, ALOETTE SKIN CARE THAT WORKS. CALL LINDA MATHIASEN. 250-261-9405 01/30
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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES HELP WANTED Fort St. John Victim Services
NOTICE OF 2014 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE The following District of Hudson’s Hope regular Council meetings are scheduled for 2014 and will be held in the Council Chambers, District Office, at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope. All meetings will commence at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise advertised. January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 10 March 24 April 14 April 28 May 12 May 26 June 9
June 23 July 14 August 11 September 2 September 15 October 14 October 27 November 10 November 24 December 8
Regular council meetings are posted annually, and agendas are made available prior to each meeting. The powers of the mayor and council are exercised through the adoption of resolutions or the enacting of bylaws at council meetings. All regular council meetings are open to the public and no person is excluded, except in the case of improper conduct. Members of the public are welcome to attend the open meetings of council. The rules governing the conduct of the meeting are outlined in the Council Procedures Bylaw and Robert's Rules of Order. A copy of the schedule will be available at the District of Hudson’s Hope, at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, BC. The Schedule is subject to change; please confirm meetings by contacting the District Office at (250) 783-9901 or by email at district@hudsonshope.ca or visit our website at www.hudsonshope.ca
Part-time Office Assistant/Caseworker Fort St. John Police-based Victim Services (RCMP) are seeking resumes for the position of a Part-time Office Assistant/Caseworker. • 17.5 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends) • To carry a crisis response cell phone as part of the afterhours on call service • Training will be provided for position Duties: • Assist the Program Co-ordinator to deliver immediate and follow-up services to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma. • Assist with training, scheduling, management, supervision, and other activities of volunteers. Responsibilities: • Must be primarily interested in providing support and information to victims of crime and trauma in a confidential and professional manner. • Must be able to cope with emotional and unpredictable situations in a non-judgmental manner. • Provide crisis intervention and follow-up support to victims of crime and trauma. • Have knowledge of the program objectives, policies, procedures and protocols • Have knowledge of victims rights under the Victim of Crime Act • Have knowledge of services available in the community. • Have knowledge of police procedures relating to victims of crime. • Assist volunteers with information and support of clients • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills • Assist with recruiting, screening and training volunteers. • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with RCMP, Crown Counsel, Community Based Victim Services and various other community agencies. • Must possess the ability to work well as part of a team and independently Qualifications and Requirements: • High school graduation • Related post secondary education and/or training and experience is an asset but not required • Working knowledge of computer programs • Possess a valid BC Drivers Licence • Have access to a reliable vehicle • Neat and professional dress and grooming • **Obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance** CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2014 - by 4pm **Questions can be directed to the Program Co-ordinator, RCMP Victim Services at 250-787-8138**
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposals for "Programs and Services for the benefit of the beneficiaries" are currently being accepted for consideration for the 2013 net income available in accordance with the Community and First Nation
also be downloaded from the website @: www.bigstone.ca/.
A young and progressive service provider within the growing Natural Gas Sector of our Peace Region, who prides themselves on quality and service excellence is looking to hire the following posiƟon(s) for their Dawson Creek LocaƟon:
Please submit your proposals to the following designates no later than Friday, January 17,
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Trust Agreements. The Bigstone Cree Nation Community Trust Handbook and Application are available at the BCN administration offices in Wabasca, Calling Lake and the Edmonton Corporate Office and can
2014: Yvon Jeannotte, Trust Administrator Email: yvon.jeannotte@bigstone.ca
Loretta Gladue, Implementation Manager Email: Loretta.gladue@bigstone.ca
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Lorna Auger, Executive Assistant to the BED Email: lorna.auger@bigstone.ca Wabasca Administration Office P.O. Box 960, Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0 Toll Free: 1-800-268-6783 or (780) 891-3836 Fax: (780) 891-3834 Proposals can be addressed to any of the following Bigstone Cree Nation Trusts: Calling Lake Community Trust Chipewyan Lake Community Trust Wabasca/Desmarais Community Trust Off Reserve Members and Affiliates Trust Bigstone Cree Nation Trust
DuƟes to include Accounts Payable, Filing, RecepƟon: Bookkeeping / Simply AccounƟng Experience, and proĮciency in MicrosoŌ Oĸce Word and Excel are assets. Preference will be given to the person who exhibits proven organizaƟonal skills, aƩenƟon to detail and above all a keen willingness to learn and grow with our company.
MACHINIST (JOURNEYMAN) DuƟes to include ReciprocaƟng Compressor Component Repair and Refurbishment and a trade experience level that will compliment expansion of these service oīerings as the business grows. This individual will exhibit the skills and organizaƟonal means to support the Core business Įrst and foremost while trending the growth of oīerings to meet all the needs of our customer base, at the quality level they have come to expect. Vulcan Compression Ltd. oīers compeƟƟve wages, beneĮts and a moƟvaƟng team environment. Resumes can be emailed to the following:
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PosƟngs close Dec. 15th / Interviews to begin Dec. 16th / PosiƟons to commence Jan 6th
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Fort St. John cadets aďŹ&#x192;liate with new military base KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A new chapter unfolded for the Fort St. Army Cadets, as they are now affiliated with the Princess Patriciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian Light Infantry regiment in Edmonton. For nearly 20 years the cadets were partnered with the Rocky Mountain Rangers located on Vancouver Island. Re-affiliating came down to â&#x20AC;&#x153;logistics,â&#x20AC;? said Major Dan Davies.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocky Mountain Rangers is a small infantry regiment, over the years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a great relationship with them. Nowadays with budgets and times itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier and makes more logistical sense to affiliate with an Edmonton unit,â&#x20AC;? Davies explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a flat terrain, that was one of the main reasons to re-affiliate with the first Battalion in Edmonton, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infantry unit, with full-time soldiers.â&#x20AC;? This recent change has been marked as a milestone for the Fort St. John cadets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started this initial process in the late 1990s, so this hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened over night, this has been a long time coming,â&#x20AC;? said Davies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been planning this for quite some time and looking forward to a new relationships with PPCLI with 2,000 soldiers, compared to Rocky Mountain of 100, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping there is more resources to tap into.â&#x20AC;? The three main visions for cadets is: leadership, citizenship and stimulating an interest in armed forces. By partnering with the Edmonton military unit, Davies said they
are in a better position to achieve the last goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Cadets] will have an easier opportunity to go to Edmonton and watch what soldiers are doing and learn about their world. That opportunity is easier done now as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of their family.â&#x20AC;? In the future, cadets may have a chance of seeing equipment used by the military, and spend time camping with soldiers. Since the PPCLIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history dates back to Vimy Ridge, a few cadets will be able to participate in the ceremony at Vimy Ridge next year, celebrating the military unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th year. On Dec. 7, the PPCLI welcomed the Fort St. John cadets under their wing at a parade in Robert Ogilvieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gym. In the past, the Fort St. John Cadets have been affiliated with a number of Canadian Armed Forces units such as Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and the 447 and 450 Helicopter Squadrons. The cadets have been present in Fort St. John since 1946 and are the only federally sponsored youth program.
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Connecting community There may be an app for that KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – If you’ve ever been the new kid, you know it’s not always easy discovering where you fit in and finding like-minded people to socialize with. Russell Eggleston, voted Cultural Person of the Year at the 2013 Fort St. John Community Awards, is far too familiar with that and wants to make it easier for the ‘new kids’ to integrate into the community. “When I moved back to town it was difficult to get connected,” explained Eggleston, who was raised in Fort St. John and took off to Kelowna to go to school for music engineering and production. “It was hard to find people who shared the same ideas and find out where to go and where the events were unless you knew the right people, and when you move into town how do you know the right people?” It’s a common story for many newcomers to Fort St. John, said Eggleston, which is why he has made it his mission to connect people to their interests. Early this year he launched a website called TownWall. ca, which is a one-stop site that allows organizations, groups, societies and people with specific interests to post their events on one online bulletin board. The site was a good start, but now Eggleston wants to take it one step further. It’s a big step, but he’s determined to make it happen. “The goal is to make finding the information easy, easy, easy.” In today’s world, that can be done at the touch of a finger tip. Eggleston hopes, with the help of the community, to launch a Town Wall App (application) compatible for iPhone and androids. “The app needs to happen, finding information right now
is clumsy, what we’re trying to do is create something that people have been telling us to do. What’s been getting in the way is the cost to do this,” he said. The cost is currently at around $30,000. “There are companies that build bad apps that just pulls RRS feeds, so those are the cheap apps that cost you a thousand dollar to build. To build an app properly, that people will actually use requires a lot of programming, a lot of customization, a lot of design and a lot of hard work—that’s the kind of app that we want to build; that the community will use, that promoters will use, that venues will use and organizations will use. The kind of app that people dream exists so that when you move into town you can download and find all this stuff … people have told us they want it to exist and we are willing to build it.” Eggleston’s passion for this project started after meeting people who moved to the city but didn’t know how to get connected. While he’s also heard the other side, mainly from locals, who say that all it takes is getting out and finding the events, organizations and community groups, Eggleston believes it’s easier said than done. This was particularly true, he said, after meeting a man in his 40s, who had dedicated his entire life to basketball before moving to the Peace region. He played American high school and college ball and coached for a number of years. Once he came to Fort St. John to start his career, that passion slipped out of his hands because he didn’t know where to get connected. It took five years until he found a local basketball organization. “It shouldn’t [take five years], it should be instant. It should take downloading an app, finding out the info of the organization you want to be a part of.” The Town Wall App campaign will kick off in the New Year, said Eggleston, with various ways for interested companies to sponsor it.
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New Hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday 2012 KIA SORENTO AWD
A/C, TILT, CRUISE, HTD SEATS, CD, SYNC
22,995
NOW $ STK# K94593
LEATHER INTERIOR, A/C, CD, SIRIUS RADIO, SYNC
2010 ECONOLINE VAN E350 XLT
16,995
4X4, CLOTH, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CD
JUSTIN BUTTS FLEET MANAGER & SALES
LEATHER INTERIOR, MOON ROOF, HTD & COOLED SEATS, 3RD ROW SEATING, CD, DVD, NAV, TOW PKG
23,995
NOW $ STK# K59774
LEATHER, INTERIOR, HTD & A/C SEATS, MOON ROOF, ONSTAR, NAV, BACKUP CAMERA, STK# TONNEAU COVER
KARL WEISS SALES
WAS $46,995
41,995
NOW $ K34898
43,995
2007 CHEV IMPALA
4 DOOR, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, UNDER 100,000 KMS
8,995
2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
LEATHER INTERIOR, MOON ROOF, HTD SEATS, DUAL ZONE A/C, SIRIUS CAPABLE
NATHAN GIEBELHAUS SALES
STK# KR6228
18,995
RICHIE COURRIER SALES
STK#K38477
LEATHER INTERIOR, MOON ROOF, A/C, CD, SYNC
6.7L POWERSTROKE DIESEL, 103,000 KMS, MOON ROOF, TOW PKG, COMMAND START
WAS $40,995
39,995
NOW $
LOADED, LEATHER, DVD, 30,000 KMS
WAS $45,995
43,995
NOW $ STK# K72775
SHANNON CHIUPKA SALES
16,995
NOW $ STK# KR7527
2010 FORD TAURUS SHO
ECOBOOST ENGINE, LEATHER INTERIOR, MOON ROOF, A/C, CD, NAV SYSTEM, SYNC
2013 FORD EXPLORER LTD
WAS $22,995
NOW $
39,995 39 995
NOW $
WAS $18,995
2010 FORD F-350
NOW $ STK# K84382
2012 FORD FIESTA
WAS $42,995
LOW KMS, LEATHER INTERIOR, HTD & A/C SEATS, MOON ROOF, REAR AIR, NAV, SYNC, TOW PKG
NOW $
12,995
NOW $ STK# J75227
2012 FORD F-150 LARIAT
WAS $47,995 STK# K35671
7,995
A/C, REAR AIR, POWER W/M/L, CD, TLT, CRUISE, TOW PKG
WAS $22,995
21,995
NOW $ STK# K02483
2007 DODGE QUAD CAB 1500
4X4, LOADED, LEATHER, 100,00 KMS
CRYSTAL LUCAS SALES
WAS $20,995
18,995
NOW $ STK# K08554
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53,995
NOW $
2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
2012 GMC DENALI 1500
WAS $54,995 STK#KR6184
WAS $25,995
27,995
NOW $
WAS $17,995
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LEATHER INTERIOR, HTD SEATS, CD, DVD, NAV, SYNC
29,995
NOW $ STK# K16268
2 DOOR DOOR, OOR, PW, PL, 5 SPEED, GREAT STARTER CAR
NOW $ STK# K30146
2012 FORD ESCAPE
NOW $ STK# K40058
WAS $30,995
WAS $29,995
2006 FORD F-150 XLT
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SRT8 LEATHER, SRT8, LEATHER LOADED
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WAS $25,995
2008 FORD FOCUS
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
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