310 R0011728
Page 5
BMX racing on track Friday and Saturday
COMMER CIAL BU ILDING & HOME IN SPECTIO NS TRUST • INTEGRIT Y • QUA LITY 25 www.ade0.981.3738 ptinspec ting.ca
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019
STUDENT EXHIBIT LOOKS AT LOGGING CHRISTINE HINZMANN 97/16 staff
There’s a student-led exhibit at the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum that focuses on logging and how it impacted the region. The exhibit is called Forestry in the 20th Century: Changing Technology and its Ecological Impact and will be on display until the end of October when the Celebration of Lights display will take its place in the main room of the museum. It took two months of research and collecting artifacts and two weeks to physically put it all together, including making a skid road for a forestry sleigh and models of streams and railways, and a miniature beehive burner to speak to the issues of the ecological impact logging had on the area. “We fashioned a makeshift skid road or corduroy road, which is a road they would have built in the forest so they could transport the logs on sleighs,” Neyve Egger, a student at the University of King’s College in Halifax, said. There is a display showcasing logging on a stream. “It’s basically looking at the ways logging or moving logs through vulnerable stream beds affect the environment, including salmon and how it impacted the ecosystem around it,” Tehja Orcherton, College of New Caledonia student, said. A part of that display is the component of how the logging industry changed their ways in order to better sustain the environment instead of destroying it, she added. “Look at our beehive burner,” Molly Fandrey, University of Alberta student, said. When visitors crawl inside there’s a light at the top of the interior that makes is look like it’s burning. Fandrey was happy to share a recent experience where children had come in from taking a ride on the Cottonwood mini rail train and the route goes through a full-size beehive burner. The children immediately went to explore the
97/16 photo by Brent Braaten
Molly Fandrey, Neyve Egger and Tehja Orcherton, summer students at the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum, stand with part of the exhibit on railways and forestry that they created. miniature version in the museum that was created by student Kathryn Rempel, who was absent from the interview. The children were quick to explain how the beehive burner worked to their grandparents. Fandrey had a strong reaction to that. “Yes! Children learning. I’m so proud!” The display explains how impactful the beehive burner was to the environment and how those in the industry have positively changed the way wood waste is utilized as the City of Prince George now uses a biomass system to heat some of the buildings in the downtown core and at the University of Northern B.C. There’s a video of the whole logging
No appoiNtmeNt Necessary
OIl CHANGES REGULAR
OIL CHANGE
$
39
STARTING FROM
.95 + TAX & DISPOSAL FEE
process which includes a look at Eagle Lake Sawmill in 1963, which is a Wally West Production. “We’ve also got a display about forestry and the railroad,” Fandrey said. “The rail was a huge part of forestry and it ties into why there was so much forestry because as the railroaders built up into Prince George there’d just be sawmills dotted all along the railroad because it was so easy to transport.” It got to the point that logging was so rampant, the government finally put limits on how much logging could be done, Fandrey added. The students’ enthusiasm spread throughout the park and there were many
changes made all over the site this summer. “We were so fortunate to get as many students as we had this year,” Katherine Carlson, curator at the museum, said. “It’s been a really good summer.” The museum was able to get grants for 12 student workers through Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works to help develop the site, offer guided tours to visitors, help with archiving an extensive inventory as well as create the exhibit to provide education about logging to guests. For more information about the exhibit visit the museum at 850 River Road or visit www.pgrfm.ca.
O N U S! B iNcludes complimeNtary: caR Wash inTeRioR vacuum maTT Wash/clean FluiD Top-ups peace-oF-minD vehicle/BaTTeRy inspecTion Free BreakFast BeFore 10am*
*Gas Vehicle up to 5l ReGulaR oil only (non-sythentic). synthetic oR Diesel is extRa chaRGe. see DealeR foR Details. Dl:30541
2844 Recplace DRive pRince GeoRGe, Bc
call Toll FRee:
1.888.449.9171 DLR:30541
R0011649714
2 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
97/16
Are you A local community group looking for A
Fundraising idea?
Talk To The CiTizen abouT our Fundraising Pages! PoTenTial oF
perfect for recreational groups, community clubs, sports associations, charities, societies, not-for-profits and schools
over $1000 raised Per Page!
for more information or to book now, call 250-960-2757 pgcitizen.cA | 250.960.2757 | @pgcitizen R0011678665
NEWS
97/16
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 | 3
EVERYONE WELCOME TO OPEN DRUM CIRCLE CHRISTINE HINZMANN 97/16 staff
To promote Indigenous and Dakelh languages, knowledge, culture and history the Omineca Arts Centre hosts the Khast’an Dummers as they present an Open Drum Circle on most Sundays. “We just like to get together and drum, learn the songs and learn the cultures and share among different cultures,” Jennifer Pighin, local artist and Omineca Arts Centre organizer, said. “We’ve had people from different cultures here. They were from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and people from all over Canada, too. We even had one man from the Czech Republic. It’s interesting to learn how the drum has roots in many different cultures.” The Open Drum Circle is a place where people join together to learn local and Canadian songs, Pighin added. “We sing songs from across Canada that were gifted to us or shared with us that are open for people to drum and sing,” she said. Part of the circle is going over drum and song protocol. Pighin said organizers share a bit of information each time because it can be extensive. “Some of the main points is to recognize
97/16 file photo
The Khas’tan drummers perform in February during the opening ceremonies for the Prince George 2019 Para Nordic Skiing Championships the drum is alive and it needs to be treated like you treat yourself and when you’re drumming you don’t hit it any harder than you’d hit yourself because it’s made with the skin of an animal,” Pighin said. “We make the connection to the land through the frame that was built, the sound that
reaches through all of us and vibrates to the energies of the Earth and to each of us. It’s a very healing power.” For song protocol it’s important to acknowledge the song’s origin, meaning and which clan it belongs to and how to sing it.
Pighin was able to speak to Martina Pierre from the Lil’ wat First Nations who has given to the people the Women Warrior Song or the Strong Woman Song. “The song must be sung slowly and while you’re singing you have to think about the female spirit that lives in every blade of grass, rock, plant, animal, human being and harness that for meditation so you can ground yourself in that so you are standing strong in the female spirit that is being connected through you and through the song to everywhere in the world,” Pighin explained. While some people would just enjoy the beat and hear the sounds this process involves a bit more. “We try to make sure people know the meaning of the song and why we choose the songs that we sing,” Pighin said. The next Sunday Open Drum Circle is on Aug. 25. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is by donation. For more information about the Open Drum Circle visit Khast’an Drummers on Facebook and for a full schedule of events at Omineca Arts Centre or to host an event using the venue visit ominecaartscentre.com.
DIGESTION REQUIRES ATTENTION D FOOD FOR THOUGHT
KELSEY LECKOVIC
whole grains. Increase your fibre intake slowly to avoid gas and bloating and be sure to drink water throughout the day. 2. Get active. Light physical activity (e.g. a short walk, taking the stairs) can increase blood flow and improve digestion by aiding in the movement of food through your digestive system. Adults need at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. 3. Eat and “go” regularly. Eating regular meals and snacks throughout the day will help to move food through your digestive system. To prevent constipation, it’s also important to go to the washroom when you feel the need to. As waste sits in your large intestine, water is slowly removed from it, which makes your stool harder and in turn, more difficult and possibly painful to pass. The sooner your
If you have been injured because of negligence of another person, you may have a claim.
body can get rid of waste, the softer your stool will be. 4. Avoid foods that upset your stomach. If you have heartburn, celiac disease, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome, you may find that certain foods trigger your symptoms. Foods that commonly cause digestive pain include caffeine, spicy foods, fatty or fried foods, alcohol, dairy products for those who are lactose intolerant and gas-producing foods such as beans, onions, broccoli and cabbage. Swallowed air makes up 90 per cent of the gas in our digestive system and can contribute to gas and bloating. You can lessen this impact by eating food slowly, relaxing while you eat, not drinking from straws, cans or bottles, avoiding chewing gum and drinking lukewarm fluids instead of hot (when you drink something hot, you swallow more air). 5. See your doctor for ongoing problems. Ongoing gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation can be signs of something more serious. It may be time to see your doctor if you’ve had a sudden change in bowel movements, you’re taking medications that can cause con-
stipation and dietary changes have not helped, or have had ongoing issues with constipation or diarrhea. — Kelsey Leckovic is a registered dietitian with Northern Health working in chronic disease management.
VEHICLE
AUCTION
R0011730068
igestion is the body’s process of mechanically and chemically breaking down food to a form that can be used for energy and to help build cells. From start to finish, the digestive system is eight metres long in most adults and while the stomach seems to get all the criticism when it comes to digestion, the process actually begins when food enters your mouth and involves multiple organs and functions. For better or worse, digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating, are often attributed to specific foods and/or fluids. Diet and dietary habits can have a big influence on digestion and the prevention of uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms. The tips below from the Dietitians of Canada can help support a healthy digestive system and potentially avoid these issues. 1. Eat lots of fibre-rich foods. Fibre promotes digestion by helping your body remove waste. Insoluble fibre in particular can help to keep your bowels regular and improve constipation. Sources of insoluble fibre include the skins of fruits and vegetables and the bran portion of
Thurs., August 29th at 6:30pm Featuring a great selection of cars, ALSO trucks, vans & suv’s from major fleet SELLING lease, bank repossessions, dealer
and private consigners. If you have a unit for this sale, it must be on the grounds by Monday, th August 26 , 2019 before 5:00 pm space permitting.
TERMS OF SALE Central
Interior
AUCTIONS LTD. 4174 Cowart Rd.
• CASH • InTERAC direct payment • BANK DRAFT • CERTIFIED CHEQUE • LETTERS OF CREDIT
250-562-5200
Visit our Website: www.ciauctions.bc.ca OUR MARKET IS YOUR MARKETPLACE
DICK BYL LAW CORP.
See us for a No Charge initial interview. 1-800-835-0088 • Complimentary Consultation
R0011661443
4 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
97/16
This is the front page from the August 20, 1919 edition of the Prince George Citizen. You can search all of The Citizen’s archives online at pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca
EVENT LISTINGS
97/16
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 | 5
AROUND TOWN Northern Lights BMX National Races
Friday to Sunday at Rolling Mix Supertrak BMX Track, 323 Del Laverdure Way, Supertrak BMX is hosting a national event sanctioned by BMX Canada. There will be 500 to 700 participants from Western Canada and USA. Contact: 250-561-2691 | pgbmxinfo@gmail.com
The Great Park Escape Saturday at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Par,k Connect PG is hosting a a free day of activities for the whole family. Connect PG is a volunteer-led program which provides new residents to Prince George with social connections within the community. Visit their facebook page for details.
Brian Smith: Fly-Tying Demo & Book Signing Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at London Drugs in the Parkwood Plaza, 1600 15th Ave., meet author Brian Smith, have a copy of Essential Fly Patterns for Lake and Streams signed and learn to tie proven fish-catchers for your next fly-fishing trip. Fly-Tying demonstrations are at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. This is Smith’s third book where he shares the result of more than 50 years of developing and refining fly patterns, offering more than 80 flies with pattern recipes and instructions for each. Contact: 604-885-9194 | monica@caitlin-press. com
Sherlock Saturday Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huble Homestead Historic Site, 15000 Mitchell Rd., guests are invited to take on the task of solving the case at everybody’s favourite homestead. Calling all amateur sleuths. It’s time to put your basic investigatory skills to use at the homestead by taking part in this fun and inexpensive activity that’s great for groups. Choose the easier version for a pressure-free puzzle experience, or challenge yourselves to the advanced option. This self-guided event, which we would describe as an outdoor escape room. Huble Homestead Historic Site is a 30 minute drive north of Prince George, BC. Leave the city behind, and make your way up Highway 97, before turning off on Mitchell Road to continue another 6 kilometres down a well-maintained dirt road. Entry into the site is by suggested family donaiton of $10. Contact: 2505647033 | programs@ hublehomestead.ca
Foodie Fridays
97/16 file photo
Jeremey Pope of Garibaldi Highlands leads the pack around the track at Rolling Mix Supertrak BMX Park during the Supertrak BMX Ride for Life in May. Every Friday until Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 808 Canada Games Way, hungry residents and visitors are invited to come downtown for Foodie Fridays. Tantalize your tastebuds at a variety of licensed sidewalk and food truck vendors and listen to live music throughout the lunch hour. For more information call 250-6147880.
Friday Night Mics Every Friday at 7 p.m. Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., in Cafe Voltaire, hosts an open mic night for all musicians local or just passing through. The weekly event features great music, audience engagement, tasty beverages and treats while intermission finds people browsing through book shelves filled with contributions from local authors as well as best sellers. For more information visit www. booksandcompany.ca.
Family Fun Day Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Central B.C. Railway and Forestry Museum, 850 River Rd., is hosting Family Fun Day where admission is by donation to the Humane Society and Two Bunnies Rescue. All activities are geared for the whole family, including a giant lawn chess
game, big checkers game, lots of toys for the younger set, blacksmithing demonstrations and Huggleberry the clown will make balloon animals from 3 to 4 p.m. Mini rail rides and concession items are available for purchase. For more information call 250-563-7351 or visit www.pgrfm.bc.ca.
Open Drum Circle Sundays until August 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St. Building community in an inclusive drum ceremony, we use it to learn and promote Indigenous and Dakelh languages, knowledge, cultures and histories. Everyone is welcome to our Open Drum Circles on Sundays to participate, share, dance, learn or observe. Contact: info@ominecaartscentre.com
Free Yoga in the Park Every Sunday until Aug. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. join Chinook Yoga at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park bandshell all summer long for free Yoga in the Park. Bring a mat or do yoga in the grass. Bring a water bottle and grab a friend or two, all ages welcome. Contact: 250-564-9642 | www. chinookyoga.com
Scrabble Sundays Every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., in Cafe Voltaire there is Scrabble Sunday every weekend. Bring friends, family or yourself and your scrabble board. Contact: 250-563-6637 | orderbooks@shaw.ca
Walking Tours Tuesdays, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon take a free interesting trip through the city’s core provided by the Prince George Public Library. Meet in the main lobby of the Bob Harkins Branch for a guided tour of Prince George’s fascinating historic sites. Done in partnership with The Heritage Commission and The Exploration Place. Contact: 250-563-9251 | ask@ pgpl.ca
DJ Dance Nights Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. the Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St., presents various local, regional and/ or touring DJs to get bodies grooving and keep spirits and energies high. Each night will feature various local, regional and/ or touring DJs. Both licenced and dry DJ Continued on page 6
2019
September 17 - 23
Help us, help kids with cancer and their families. To learn more visit
www.tourdenorth.ca SIGN UP
DONATE
R0011728568
Cops for CanCer
Tour de North
EVENT LISTINGS
6 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
AROUND TOWN
97/16
Continued from page 5
Nights will occur each month. Admission by donation (suggested $5-20 sliding scale). No one turned away for lack of funds. Contact: 250-552-0826 | info@ ominecaartscentre.com
Wordplay Open Stage Night Third Thursday of every month Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., hosts Wordplay Open Stage Night in Cafe Voltaire from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is geared for poets and storytellers, aspiring, published or professional. Bring original work, take the stage and share with a creative reading.
Tapestry Singers Sept. 12 at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for junior choir and 6 to 8 p.m. for senior choir all students in the community are invited to attend Everybody Welcome rehearsals at Trinity Downtown, 1448 Fifth Ave., where students in Grades 4 to 7 and Grades 7 to 12 can see if the choirs are the right fit for them. For information visit http:// tapestrysingersd57.weebly.com/ or email carolynduerksen@hotmail.com.
Red Green
97/16 file photo
From right, Cheryl Du Bois, Doran Schuur, and Izzabelle Du Bois, 3, examine a clue at Huble Homestead. The three generations took part in Sherlock Saturday in 2017. The event returns this Saturday. Sept. 26 He’s colourful in name and deed. Red Green is the bumbling but pleasantly practical TV fix-it man, the clown prince of duct tape, the sage of the man-shed. This Canadian comedy icon is coming to Vanier
4 lines • 5 days Only
$5.00
Book your Classified ad
Starting at only $1.00 a Day Advertise your items In PrInt & ($100 - $1000) for onlIne! 5 Days for only $5
R0011694344
call 250-562-6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca #201-1777 3rd Ave | pgcitizen.cA | 250.562.2441 | @pgcitizen
Hall on his Red Green-This Could Be It Tour. His P.G. shows are always a sell-out. Get tickets at the TicketsNorth website/ box office.
Chris Gaskin Comedy Tour Special Oct. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Artspace, above Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., hometown boy Chris Gaskin will be taping his first ever comedy special. Hailed by Brielle Magazine as the Baby-Faced Assassin, Gaskin is known for commanding audiences’ attention with his innocent looks and sharp tongue, which has led to him being described as, brutally honest and hysterical. Tickets on sale at eventbrite.com
Patrick, Scott & Tessa Oct. 12 During last year’s sold out Thank You Canada tour, it was clear to figure skating superstars, Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir and Patrick Chan, that they were far from done creating and developing a new style of skating entertainment. They and some special guest performers come back to CN Centre to show the Prince George fans what they’ve come up with next. Rock The Rink is the first edition of an annual tour that focuses on being more than a figure skating show. Combining the highest level of on-ice superstar talent with an ever-evolving touring production, Rock The Rink will produce the highest value of entertainment in the figure skating realm. This year – along with upgrades to lighting, video and interactive technology – live music will be introduced to the show, with featured special musical guest,
Birds of Bellwoods.
Burton, Live Oct. 18 Canada’s piano man, the Guess Who’s epic vocalist, the only artist inducted into the nation’s music Hall of Fame for both his band and his solo career, the incomparable Burton Cummings is coming to PG. He was the power voice propelling American Woman, These Eyes, No Time, Clap For The Wolfman and many other hits of the groundbreaking band The Guess Who, but then when he went solo he continued the multi-platinum success with I Will Sing A Rhapsody, Stand Tall, My Own Way To Rock, Fine State Of Affairs, You Saved My Soul, Break It To Them Gently, and more besides. Cummings will be solo at the piano at Vanier Hall. Tickets are on sale now through all TicketsNorth platforms.
World Curling March 14 start Don’t let the date fool you. The event may be in 2020 but the plans are underway now and the tickets are on sale for this Prince George groundbreaker. P.G. goes global as the host of the World Women’s Curling Championships. Get your tickets now, and spread the word to friends and family everywhere that this is the time to come spend some Prince George time and get a close, personal view of the world-class action the rest of the winter sports community will only get to see on TV. Oh yeah, and there’s also the great social side of curling – there’ll be no bigger party in Canada. Contact Tickets North for tickets and info.
Let us know about your coming events by emailing us at events@pgcitizen.ca
NEWS
97/16
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 | 7
97/16 photo by Brent Braaten
CLASSIC ROCK FOR CLASSIC ROCKERS: Tim Yule and The Chevys entertain the crowd at Riverbend Seniors Community on Aug. 15.
DOCTORS LINK VAPING TO LUNG ILLNESSES MIKE STOBBE The Associated press
NEW YORK – As many as 50 people in at least six states have come down with breathing illnesses that may be linked to e-cigarettes or other vaping products.No deaths have been reported, but at least a few have come close.Some patients have likened onset of the illness to a heart attack, and others to the flu. Symptoms have included shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain and vomiting. Doctors say the illnesses resemble an inhalation injury, with the body apparently reacting to a caustic substance that someone breathed in.Dr. Melodi Pirzada, a pediatric lung specialist at NYU Winthrop Hospital in New York, said she’s seen two cases this summer - one of them an athletic 18-yearold who almost died.“We’re all baffled,� Pirzada said. The only common factor was they had been vaping, she said.Wisconsin health officials on Thursday said they’re seen 15 confirmed cases, with another 15 illnesses under investigation. New York state officials are investigating 10, Illinois has seen at least six, and Minnesota doctors this week said they have four more. California and Indiana have also been looking into reported illnesses.Health officials have only been counting certain lung illnesses in which the person had vaped within three months. Most are teens, but some adult cases have also been reported. No single vaping device or liquid is associated with the illnesses.Dylan Nelson, a 26-year-old Wisconsin man, went to see a doctor when he first became ill. He has asthma, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated and released.Within a few days, he could barely breathe. He went
to a hospital and was put on a breathing tube. His two brothers kept a round-theclock vigil over him in the ensuing days, and at one point one called his mother to the hospital, saying: “Mom, I don’t think he’s going to make it. ... He can’t die without his mom.�He rallied and was released from the hospital late last month.But “he still has lung damage and heart damage,� and doctors still don’t know how much they’ll heal, said his mother, Kim Barnes of Burlington, Wisconsin.Electronic cigarettes have been described as a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes, but health officials have been worried about kids using them. Most of the concern has focused on nicotine, which health officials say is harmful to developing brains and might make kids more likely to take up cigarettes.But some vaping products have been found to contain other potentially harmful substances, including flavouring chemicals and oils used for vaping marijuana, experts say.Wisconsin officials did do not know the names of the products the sick people had vaped, but added they could include several substances, including nicotine and THC - the main active chemical in marijuana.Dr. Anne Griffiths, a lung specialist who saw all four of the reported Minnesota cases, said each had vaped different products.“I really do think the primary cause of these illnesses is what’s been inhaled,� said Griffiths, of Children’s Minnesota.Among the many questions: Why are cases only surfacing now, when e-cigarettes have been around for years and are now being used by more than 10 million Americans?It’s possible illnesses previously weren’t recognized as being related to vaping, Griffiths said.
garage Sale map FeaTured In FrIday’S ClaSSIFIed SeCTIon DeaDline for the friDaY Map is 12 noon on thursDaY sorrY, no exceptions You Will receive • a six line word ad in our Friday Classified Section • an address listing on our Garage Sale Map (Friday Classified edition) • a six line word ad in our Saturday Classified Section • online listing at princegeorgecitizen.com • Balloons, neon signs and list of garage sale tips (while quantities last)
FRIDAY
, JUNE 17, 20 16 | W WW.
PGCIT
IZEN.C
A
17
Bonus $12 value We are committed to helping you sell your items. as a bonus, we will run your unsold items in our Bargain Corner classified section. Maximum 6 items for 6 days.
Only $ 00
28
Obituaries Laurent Bertrand LeBlanc -Forever Obituaries in our HeartsBorn Sept. Business Opportunities 26, 1927 Park Haiste, in Sask., Travis peacefully passed Zenon Clifford October Coming Events Susumu 30, 1982 away June 14, Prince George, The family - June 7, 2016 in BUSINESS 2016. Memorial Services of Travis BC. Laurent announce Shop, next for sale, Sewing was regret Zenon Park raised on a merchandise to Nelly’s Pub, Vancouver his sudden passing to Personal Messages farm in all . Travis for sale, enquiries Chamberla Sask., married in missed A Celebration 1955 they serious only. 250-564-2262 between by mother will be sadly nd in 1954, came to Rita LADY Looking 10am-3pm, Gardiner, forest industry will be held Of Life Prince George 7326 Wendy and in for fit gentleman, 250-64073-80 for father for (Bill) and raise Haiste, daughters Laurent companionshi Ann Blancha Toby smoker/drinke their family. to work in the p. Non Brother entreprenewas a hard working FATHERS rd Eden and(Leona) need apply. r. Only serious Kagetsu, 1:00pm DAY Tyler, Grandpare PANCAKE Emily, Clifford & c/o The PrinceReply to Box Monday Learn how ventures urial and inventive man with BREAKFAST Mark Kagetsu, 1032, June July George Citizen nts Mitzi June 19, fice outlet to operate a Mini-Ofan spirit. at Sunrise 4, 2016 2016 equipment in life include: Dirk HaisteHaiste, Uncles Retired gentleman Julia, Aunt Eagles puter. Can from your home Bruce farmer, Some of his 1255 RaymerVillage(Arlene) Tracy (Kevin non smoking looking for backyard operator, sawmill 6742 Dagg Hall boxer, heavy friends. sis or full be done on a comand daughter& a lady for Road Gagel), ionship, p/t inventor. time Predeceas 8:30 am owner, companKelowna, Avenue, musician; FREE online if you choose. bamany family to 11:00 Kagetsu. Laurent miner, and ed by perhaps for outings, walking, BC am training was also a port. and Grandfathe however his main instrument and fee. Reply movie or just a www.project4wsupa cofr Harry Travis you Laurent ness.com to Box Prince George was the great banjo, guitar could also ell1071, c/o will be forever Citizen. fiddle, Personal Messages play the and harmonica in our hearts. of the Old Love your Time Fiddlers . He was mandolin, family always enjoyed ANYONE a member Employmen for many with a drinking being around joking, lem? Alcoholics years. t probtelling Box 1257, people, Laurent Anonymous, entertained stories Prince George, Obituaries laughing, 250-564-7550 Bryan Minor Laurent and keeping generous, . Restaurant/Hotel BC. people passed away Robert Mooney others in and always did was kind, creative, CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE what he RECORD? need. with his dian D his side children Cook ress could Dad CanaRecord family & needed. was to help (Criminal Suspension CYNTHIA Accepting Waitsumes at age of June 3, 2016 at by welcome and grandchildren, very proud Camelot American Pardon) seals record. 82 TAYLOR, Restaurant. reand everyoneof his December remembere years. He will the hearts. in his home. He entry. WhyWaivers allows Born 4, 1959, legal will be forever d and sadly was be risk employment, suddenly business, by his Laurent passed missed Skilled Help in our loving ortation, travel, licensing, She will on June 12, children LeBlanc is survived by peace of depwife Jean, 2016. be sadly consultation mind? Free Derrick his (Rose), FULL her children: 1-800-347-254 missed Time (Craig); Forsythe, mother Jeanine Maurice Apply withinHair Stylist needed. grandchildrand Pamela 0 Jeannot her husbandIrene LeBlanc by LeBlanc, Leanne, (Rick), at Studio en Colleen, LeBlanc, Parkwood and Greg, Mykel, Aline Brent Cuts, Place. and all Maya; 10 Trent, Mark, Rawlings, Pauline Jaggers Valerie LeBlanc-Li the Taylor Hendricks great grandchildr Blake, Logan Kirk, (Ray), lly friends Shirley (Glenn), Samuel, Michelle Price she has family and Jacqueline Obituaries (Brian). and Celebration en; including Vaughan (Marcy). (Cortney), Lisa, Kyle (Meghan), Grandchild her dog, left behind of life to (Dorothy) and siblings He is ren: Saturday, be held Gaylene, Stephanie, Danielle, Davaline Michael, and predeceas at 2120 Baby Girl. Duke welcome. June 18 at Chantelle Melenka, ed by Dwayne Pine St service willsister Jean and Alissia, Melvin daughter (Jaromi), (Mike), Bryan, For 1:00pm. on brother Mitchell contact Latisha, 4:00 pm be held on Monday, Lyle. A and Brady. (Mega Toys Henning Shanna, Tiny at viewing information Everyone Wayne, at Concordia Quinton, It is with 250-640-85 562-6038 Mel) Great grandchildr June 20, funeral South Main Saffire, Savina, Kiera, Kenzie, 57 or Brent, please 2016 at Lutheran family of heavy hearts en: St., Penticton, Michael Liam, Brandon, Church, Siblings: Ronin, Mykyl, at 2502800 passing Mel announces the Gabrielle BC with donationsSchutz officiating. Lucien LeBlanc, on June his Hamelin, Jesse and Erick. pastor may be the age Gerard Society Deserosier Mathias made to In lieu of flowers, of 55. Mel 5, 2016 at QUEEN LeBlanc, Village The Good by his VONDA is survived Ave., Penticton, By The nephews, (Louis). As wellLeBlanc (Lori), Yvonne January Samaritan Station, daughter son Myles 12, as numerous cousins, BC V2A Condolenc 270 Hastings Laurent and June 13, 1927 family Megan 2V6. Victor Melenka. nieces, was mother With heavy 2016 and www.provides may be sent Marie, parentspre-deceased in-law, and friends. Mel also and father Eileen his (Donna), to the family encefunera the passing hearts we announce 1774 leaves his Juliette LeBlanc,Michel and by his loving wife and lhomes.com through of Eleanor (Francis), sisters Brenda brother Perry Ropchan. Rita (Barry), Bazinet. Therese Maria LeBlanc, sisters Vonda 250-493Carol, Amanda hunting, nephews,nieces Wife, Hudon, grandmoth airmodeler Family and and Simonne mother, Dad would and Friends s and black cousins, also was borner and friend. service for are invited was a very come help you powder Families. his in Duck Vonda Saskatchew Laurent on Saturday to a prayer any time at St. loyal friend, Lake, an. She and roll love of Ropchan. of day, he married brother, a gathering June 25, 2016Mary’s Catholic Church her the Dad loved model to many, son at 10am, touched They were married life, Norman of friends Citizens always hardand uncle many people’s followed and family for 64 years. Nicoli Dad, it camping and cooking Hall. sense by working. didn’t matter at the Elder of humor. lives Mom for everyone. quading, Norman Predeceas and had a great motor biking, if it was RCing, and their sitting around ed lovingly black powder fishing, Joyce Elizabeth rememberedaughter Cheryl. by husband the fun. Love Al Ropchan, shooting d by Sharlene Vonda will Lazar (neeKecho you Dad, camp fire, you always or be Celebration we Kim Ropchan, granddaug Greenwood made it ) of Life to will all miss you. date. , Jo-Anne went to Greenwoodhters Jamie be announced Forrest, McIvor and many June 11, be with the Lord Service at a later and other on battle with 2016 after a lengthy Tuesday, of Remembrancefamily and friends.Claire June 21, will be With great RYAN MICHAEL to family cancer. Her devotion Home, 1055 2016 sorrow, HORNE Ospika Blvd. at Lakewood held on passing supported and belief in of Ryan we announce Funeral God her during the January Michael and ultimately her 15, 1984 Horne. Ryanunexpected We will sadly gave her illness June 11, Joyce is 2016-He and suddenly passed was born peace. miss Ryan enjoyed was 32 children her loving survived by Richard, With Deepest you Mom. away on Kim, Sharlene, Donna spending years old. Love; his friends, (Tom) Makowsky,Lazar (Martinhusband of 57 Al, Jo-Anne, time with years, Billinkoff), phone; he whether it be his family (Cara) Richard and Samantha Jamie, Claire Deborah Lazar, and (Joyce) with them always ensured in person or sisters Maryanne Lazar, Royce on the Joan (Anton) that he was every (Bill) and Justin, day. He lifting at in Sentes, Rebecca, Glute, grandchildr It is the gym, also enjoyed contact hanging Ashley with profound Paul, en Steven, training with his sadness dog Lync making people love of his (Derrick), (Philip), AmandaSarah (Ryan), and snuggling laugh, John, Richelle announce that (Liam), we Ryan is life; Crystal. Caylee, (Von), Randi-Lynn the passing with the Rhianon lovingly of our beloved his parents remembere grandchildrDanielle, and (Danko), brother, Karissa, d en Brian Gerard husband Joyce was Owen, Hailey, and Lorrie, and cherished Sienna, and great Forrest Garden. by his sister predeceas grandfathe Tom-and their and Elizabeth Tracy-her ed by her and Myra. daughter born in Gerard was Uncle Gregr Jack Horne, Aunts respectivel Kecho parents Lucy, his the Prince in 1989 Steve George and the USA.Robertson, many Linda and Lestock, y. Born September and Diane, Regional Saskatchew Hospital, cousins Ryan is 22, 1938,2014, resided in Canada an in from Prince graduated in Crystal also survived by moved to Sask. until Jan. Joyce grew up George Prince George. 1970 when the love College and son/dog Prince, his step-son for 11 years of his life the Lync, most of and spent and retired She worked at family Shanda, Lane Prince, grandmoth his working Jordan and in-laws-Alphonse, Woolco when er in 1985. career The wake Joyce’s spirituality niece Brielle, at Northwood A woman she became Mandy, will be Pulp. a and Chewie. of Catholic personal family. With held at shaped by his father his house and mother, Gerard is predeceas 16, 2016 friends, and family-from took time a generous and strengthen faith, Left to for ed her and caring Elroy and to make ed pm. The at 5:00 pm to Saturday, Thursday, close special. Garden grieve his loss Elda Garden. heart, She enjoyed each family June Funeral (Gale), Don are June 18 3:00pm for her grandchildr is on Saturday, member she John Garden. baking delicious at 1:00 Garden brothers, Robert at Lakewood feel Ospika Blvd. were a crowd Sisters, Julie (Marie Claire), en and Garden Funeral June 18 at (Carmen Dinner to Thony (Ernie), favourite.A her homemade goodies Fr. Centre at with her (Jim), Patricia Home,1055 Conforti), follow at long with 4:30pm. donuts Paula Valerie the Friendship camping, ever-expanding spending uncles, nieces Garden. As Robinson time and nephews. well as many she was fishing, hunting family, Joyce The family never one loved and aunts, game. our hearts, wishes to thank, to turn down gardening, Joyce travelled all of the from the a card or and highlight that cared bottom doctors, of she and was the August extensively, and board particular, for Gerard during nurses and one their 50thRichard took with 2009 Alaskan his illness. staff Dr. Fibich, Dr. Ducharme, cruise the family anniversar In life will and Dr. Dr. Valev, Dr. Dr. York, Dr. Kraima, to celebrate y. A be K. Immaculate Saturday, Junecelebration of Joyce’s unit. WeYu, as well as the Wilson, Dr. L. Wilson 18 at 2:00 Ave. Prince Conception Church, love and have a special nurses at the p.m. at cancer George, 3285 Cathedral declines volunteers appreciation for acknowledgement BC. the nursing at the of made to flowers, however, Her family gratefully We love staff and the Prince you dearly Prince George donations Joyce’s Hospice Gerard’s and may can be physical George Hospice House. her family Society. presence Cathedral funeral will take God bless you all. will be place at the beauty takes comfort 18, 2016 (887 Patricia Blvd.) missed, Sacred in on Saturday Heart Arrangeme and peace in whichher eternal soul but presiding. at 11:00 am nts in care with Fr. and June she In lieu Home. 'RQҋW WDNH \ donations John Garden of Grace now resides. of RXU PXVFOHV Memorial IRU JUDQWHG or the BC to the Prince flowers, kindly Funeral George 2YHU Cancer Association Hospice make &DQDGLDQV Z Grace Memorial House . Funeral in care of G\VWURSK\ WD LWK PXVFXODU Home & arrangeme NH WKHP YHU Crematoriu VHULRXVO\ nts. 250-567-48 \ m is 14.
,W WDNHV PXVFOHV WR UHDG WK LV DG
/HDUQ PRUH DW PXVFOH FD
InCludeS TaX
Worried about the weather? If your garage sale is cancelled due to rain, no problem! The Citizen will re-run your ad the following week at no charge! (Sorry, no refunds)
call 250-562-6666 or eMail cls@pgcitizen.ca
R0011687445
97/16 IS A WEEKLY PRODUCT OF THE PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
NEWS
8 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
97/16
BASEMENT STUDIO IN TUNE CHRISTINE HINZMANN 97/16 staff
Wooden Fish Studio is a local recording studio run by a man who understands how an artist can struggle to get their music to the masses. As a successful performing and recording artist, Bob Hanson is now focusing on helping others achieve their musical goals. Hanson has produced six CDs and mostly toured in the United States. “I was playing in the clubs for a lot of years and then I started doing gospel music,” Hanson said. “They don’t have a lot of Christian radio stations in Canada but they do in the States so that’s where I ended up.” His first album was released in 1987 and his career included appearances on television shows including 100 Huntley Street, his big hit was his single Child on the Run in the late 80s. Hanson believes the highlight of his career was in 1992 when his album ‘Nuff Said came out and was distributed worldwide. His CDs got airplay but not on a level that he would consider a great success, he said. “It’s the kind of industry that if you don’t have the right people around you, the phone stops ringin’,” he said. Looking for a better quality of life Hanson, wife Janine, a teacher, and their two sons Joshua, now 27, and Michael, 23, moved to Prince George from Vancouver 11 years ago. “It’s really a hand-to-mouth existence down there and it’s really hard to make ends meet,” Hanson said, shaking his head. “So many musicians, so many studios.” The family spent two months traveling around the province in their burgundy Buick looking for the ideal small town to call home. They’d never gone further north than Williams Lake and were at the point where they thought they’d just try Prince George and found it was a great combination of affordability and friendliness. In his new hometown Hanson was able
97/16 photo by Brent Braaten
Bob Hanson at the console of his Wooden Fish Studio in Prince George. to purchase a house with a basement seven years ago. “And that’s where the vision of the studio was,” he said. “Me and my sons went at it with hammers and a crowbar to make it happen.” Hanson’s two sons are the band Redwhyn, who have recorded their first album at the studio, with the second in the works. Knowing the music industry is a tough one, Hanson built the recording studio primarily to help his boys. Having your own recording studio can have its perks. Living in a Different World is Hanson’s
latest album, which he produced in his own studio. It’s the first album he’s released since 2002. He created the album under the fictional character name of Oldham Ward to honour his mother’s memory. Irene Ward Hanson, who was always Hanson’s biggest supporter, would say she was from Shaw near Oldham and described herself as an ordinary Manchester girl and songs on the album reflect that. Hanson never stopped writing songs and said he’s got hundreds of them and knows what it’s like to have the music but nowhere to put it.
“There’s very little mercy in this business,” Hanson said. “I want to be able to sit down with an artist, right from scratch, and help build their songs, record their songs - I’m a producer so I produce other artists’ work as well as my own - and be able to take that and give them a professional demo. I’ve got a lot of experience to share with people. It’s really sad to see an artist with a gift who can’t do anything with it because of finances. The music, the art, is far more important to me than the money.” Check out Wooden Fish Studio on Facebook.
EVEN PROFESSIONALS STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH I stopped at the intersection, unable to go further. Needing to cross the busy road in front of me, I was unable. My heart was pounding in my ears and it felt like my chest would explode. I was gasping for breath, shaking, immobile. I became aware of a loud noise – along with a voice – banging on the driver’s window. An angry face, my fear increased, I think I screamed. Everything went black. The next thing I remember is something on my face and a calm voice. “Just take normal breaths, in and out, nice and slow.” This is what I recall from an onset of anxiety many years ago. I am a counsellor and had, at the time this occurred, treated anxiety – successfully - many times over. I moved to Prince George from Southern Ontario five years ago to be close to my daughter and her family. We all live together, my daughter, her husband and my two granddaughters and myself. It’s an adventure I wouldn’t trade for anything. After a long career in mental health, brain injury rehabilitation and develop-
OPEN FOR DISCUSSION CHRISTINE RICKARDS
mental services, I retired and hoped to just help care for the family and do some sewing. Now, five years into retirement, I work part time as a counsellor, coordinate a grief program at my church, host a blog and always have new irons in the fire somewhere. My first awareness of a mental health struggle myself was when I had my daughter 30-plus years ago and experienced postpartum depression (PPD). It is hard to know how much was PPD and how much was just a very difficult transition to parenthood, but eventually my marriage ended and I found myself returning to school to study psychology. I don’t think I ever fully got back to myself in terms of depression, but the intensity lessened and I told myself I was fine.
The second time my mental health needed attention was many years later when I was in two car crashes within two years. This led to an increase in depressive symptoms and an encounter with anxiety, a new mental health experience. I had treated many people with anxiety disorders by this time, but experiencing it gave me a whole new perspective. Even though I knew how to treat anxiety, that didn’t mean I didn’t need help. A wonderful psychologist helped me through that season of my life and now when I experience times of anxiety I am well equipped to address it. My desire to share this and so much more about mental health grows out of the pervasive stigma that is sadly still attached to mental health issues. Although it is widely documented and understood that mental health issues are not a choice, a failing, or a condition that makes one dangerous to others, stigma persists. This is at least in part because the average person does not have the necessary information to distinguish between mental health disorders and some other disorders.
For example, the layperson often confuses mental health disorders with developmental disorders. It is human nature that what we don’t understand, we fear. But there is little need to fear someone with a mental health diagnosis or a development disability for that matter. One in 10 people will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime and many more will support a person with a mental health diagnosis. Most of us are still functioning well enough that you would not look at us and discern our diagnosis and many people you encounter each day are dealing with a mental health diagnosis. My daughter, who also works in the field of mental health and has her own story to share with you, will be alternating from week to week with me, so next week you will have the pleasure of meeting her. Although this is definitely not an advice column, we welcome topic suggestions or general questions. Thanks for joining in the discussion with us.
97/16
Fall Sign-up!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 | 9
R0011730284
10 | T H U 97/16 RSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019
Fall Sign-up!
R0011730286
97/16
Fall Sign-up!
T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 11
R0011730288
12 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
97/16
© 2019 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 35, No. 36
Each time you read 10 column inches of the newspaper, color in a planet in our solar system. When you reach Neptune, cut out the sun and wear it as a badge to let everyone know you are a star reader! Read the newspaper for a few minutes every day and you will be on your way to success in school and life! Kid Scoop is fun to read once a week, but what can you do on the other days of the week? This week, use Kid Scoop all week long. We have created a fun newspaper reading game for each day of the week!
NEPTUNE
Planet Adjectives MARS The Romans named Mars after their god of war, because its color reminded them of blood.
Use the Kid Scoop Secret Decoder Ring to discover the name of this book by Stuart Gibbs, which is available at the library.
Read the short description of each of the eight planets, plus the dwarf planet, Pluto. Each day, look through the newspaper for adjectives that describe three planets. Glue the adjectives near the planet they describe.
Hold on to your hats! Neptune is storms, storms and more storms!
Standards Link: Grammar: Identify adjectives.
I’m a VENUS Covered with a poisonous acid, Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. The planet’s thick clouds let the heat in, but not out! This is called the greenhouse effect.
MERCURY Closest to the sun, Mercury’s days are a whopping 800° F and at night the temperature drops to 300° F BELOW zero!
DWARF PLANET
PLUTO
JUPITER
Farthest from the sun, Pluto is colder than all the other planets and dark all the time, even during the day.
Jupiter is the largest and heaviest planet. If it was hollow, more than 1,000 Earths could fit inside.
SATURN EARTH
Saturn is nearly as big as its neighbor, Jupiter, but it is not so heavy. Scientists say that if you could find an ocean big enough, Saturn would float.
Not too hot and not too cold, it is the only planet where we know there is life.
URANUS
How heavy is the asteroid? Asteroids are space rocks that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. They come in all shapes and sizes.
Uranus has rings just like Saturn, but the rings go around the planet up and down like a ferris wheel. Through a telescope, this icy planet looks greenish-blue.
Look through the newspaper for a number to put into each of the boxes on the asteroids. Do the math and find out what each asteroid weighs!
Satellite Story
The moon is a satellite. A satellite is a smaller object that orbits around a larger one. Some satellites, like moons, are natural. Others are man-made. People have launched man-made satellites into orbit around the Earth to take pictures of clouds and land forms, and to study space.
Natural or Man-Made?
Look through the newspaper and find five things that are natural. Then find five things that are man-made. Standards Link: Earth Science: Students know that the Moon orbits the Earth; some objects moving in the sky are natural and some are man-made.
PLANETS JUPITER PLUTO MERCURY URANUS SATELLITE VENUS EARTH MARS SATURN NEPTUNE SPACE ORBIT STAR
To discover the name of this book, find the letter on the outer ring, then replace it with the letter below it on the inner ring.
: K L P O T U H H F P V L C P
O P K T Y P K T Y H H E
1
Standards Link: Earth Science: Students know that each planet has unique characteristics.
Pretend you are sending a package into space that, if life exists on other planets, will tell about life on Earth. Look through today’s newspaper to find pictures and articles that you would put into your package. Tell why you selected each one. Standards Link: Earth Science: Students know that Earth has distinct characteristics.
Standards Link: Number Sense: Compute sums and differences.
This is a thriller starring a group of kids trapped inside a moon base. When one of the top scientists turns up dead, Dash jumps into action to find the killer. This chapter book is a fast paced/murder mystery/science fiction read and the first in a series of space thrillers.
Find the words in the puzzle. How many of them can you find on this page?
R I O Y R U C R E M
N R U T A S D T O S
N H G R U S I E R T
• Going to a library regularly will result in you reading more. • Owning a library card teaches you the responsibility of looking after it and the responsibility of looking after the books you take home and returning them on time. • The wealth of choice in books, movies and tapes allows you access to more information that you otherwise would ever be able to reach. • Children’s librarians are a great resource steering you to more books and topics than you might otherwise have considered. • Children’s libraries everywhere have programs that encourage reading, researching and exploring mind-expanding information.
U T R S E L C N B E
O R R V L T P U I N
U A A E D T I T T A
M E T N E C A P S L
Exaggerate!
S M O S O S N N S J
I can race as fast as a rocket to Mars! Make up your own exaggerations.
T A S U U H E E U P
Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
R0021655366
97/16
PUZZLE
T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 13
SEE SOLUTION ON PAGE 14 97/16 IS A WEEKLY PRODUCT OF THE PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN
NEWS
14 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
97/16
WHAT THE CARS WE DRIVE SAY ABOUT OUR PRIORITIES A
merican actress Alexandra Paul summarized the sentiment of much of the world when she said, “The cars we drive say a lot about us.” The climate crisis also says a lot about us as a society, and one of its greatest culprits is the automobile. Many are therefore choosing to switch to electric cars and trucks, and the auto industry is responding by increasing production of these vehicles. Is this is the best and only solution, however? While electric cars do not create exhaust, the electricity which powers them has to come from somewhere. They also need to be manufactured, and manufacturing creates pollutants. There are also many components which go into an electric car that are different from those in fossil fuel burning cars. We need to remember that this too will have a far-reaching global impact, as did the mass production of cars which began more than 100 years ago. In the early 20th century, the demand for rubber increased at an astronomical rate. King Leopold II of Belgium gladly responded to this by pillaging the Congo Free State, making it his own personal rubber plantation.
LESSONS IN LEARNING GERRY CHIDIAC
This resulted in millions of deaths in what could easily be called the first genocide of the century. Ironically, today we turn to the Congo again, this time for cobalt to be used in lithium-ion batteries for our electric cars. The Congolese infrastructure has changed little since the time of Leopold. It is still dominated by corruption, violence and organized crime. As the auto industry shifts to electric cars, the global community has a choice to make. Will we use this opportunity to make life better for people in the Congo, or will we allow the ghost of King Leopold to continue to inflict suffering on a beautiful nation? Perhaps there are even more fundamental questions we need to ask concerning our cars. First of all, how are they are impacting our health? When we drive, we are not exercising. Many are surprised to learn that city dwellers tend
to be healthier than those who live in the country. While this is a multifaceted statistic, one thing is clear, city dwellers spend more time walking and less time driving. Even those of us living in smaller cities can embrace opportunities to get out of our vehicles. For example, 20 years ago I acquired a teaching position within walking distance of my home. I thus sold one family car and bought a really good backpack. Walking to and from work has been a wonderful experience. I easily exceed the 10,000 step minimum encouraged by health experts. I also really enjoy every aspect of walking, even in the cold of winter. When I see people warming up their cars and scraping off their windshields I realize how fortunate I am. Of course, not everyone can walk to work. We often have to rely on our vehicles because we live far away, or because we need to pick up and drop off our children. The point, however, is that the climate crisis is real, and we need to begin to make choices which will have a positive impact on the environment. Getting an ethically-produced electric car or a fuelefficient gas or diesel-powered vehicle is
The point, however, is that the climate crisis is real, and we need to begin to make choices which will have a positive impact on the environment.
a step in the right direction, but our big city dwellers know that public transportation, rideshare services, and bike lanes can reduce or even eliminate the environmental impact of car ownership, not to mention the cost. There is no reason why these programs can’t be expanded in smaller communities. The bottom line is that global warming is very real, and much of it has to do with our love affair with the automobile. Perhaps it’s time to consider what the car we’re not driving says about us as well. Gerry Chidiac is a champion for social enlightenment, inspiring others to find their greatness in making the world a better place. For more of his writings, go to www.gerrychidiac.com.
You’re two clicks away from making our day! Go to our newspaper’s Facebook page (@pgcitizen) and show us some love by hitting Like! What you’LL find on our feed: • Breaking news • Real-time news • Daily updates on current affairs & events
Like our facebook page before September 30, 2019 @ 5pm for the chance to win a Grand Prize restaurant GC PaCkaGe* valued at
$500
from select Prince George restaurants
Already like our page? Awesome! You’re automatically entered!
it’s our way of thanking you for your loyal support! R0011708799
*No cash value, must be 19+ years to participate. Winner must pick up their prize at the Prince George Citizen (505 4th Avenue). Prize must be accepted as awarded. Canadian residents only.
Find us on Facebook by going online to: https://bit.ly/2SdAmek
ABOUT US • Colleen Sparrow, publisher and GM • Neil Godbout, editor-in-chief • Shawn Cornell, director of advertising • Call us at: 250-562-2441 or 250-562-3301
• Find us at: 505 Fourth Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 3H2 • Follow us on Facebook, by going online to: https://bit.ly/2SdAmek • Visit https://bit.ly/2S9W4zW to find the location nearest you to pick up extra copies of 97/16.
AUTOMOTIVE
97/16
T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | 15
NEW CAR VALUE FOR UNDER $10K
250.562.4151 R0011726407
PEDRO ARRIAS VictoriaTimes Colonist
I can’t believe Chevrolet still sells their 2019 Spark — a brand-new car — for under $10,000.You can’t buy much for $10,000 in a used car these days, so finding a new one for that price usually has people shaking their heads in disbelief. When the second-generation Spark was introduced in 2015, there was something of a price war taking place in the subcompact market. The Nissan Micra, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Mitsubishi Mirage were all in and around the $10,000 mark. Chevrolet came in and priced the 2016 Spark at $9,995, beating out the nearest competitor by $3, to grab the crown of the least expensive new car in Canada. Fast-forward three years and the Chevrolet Spark is at that same price, while competitors all raised their prices, in some cases, by thousands of dollars. Why haven’t you heard more about the Spark? Probably because there is little profit in small cars. The money is to be made in the ever-popular SUV and truck market. With no national advertising support, the little Spark has to survive by simple word of mouth. As I drove the base Spark when it was introduced, I thought that it was fitting that I would drive the top-of-the-line version this time. The Spark is available in five trim levels, with the LS Manual the $9,995 model. My tester was the 2LT CVT, with a list price of $19,095. Regardless of the model you choose, the Spark comes in only one body style — a four-door hatchback. When you initially look at a Spark, you would swear that it is a two-door because you can only see one door handle when approaching the car. The second handle is there, it’s just hidden just behind the window frame of the back door. It’s a neat optical illusion, as people perceive two-door cars as more attractive (but buy four-doors for their practicality). The 2019 features what the industry calls a mid-cycle refresh, when designers can give a vehicle a go-over so as to revise styling cues. The grille is slightly different with the opening larger, following current trends. A bigger change has centred around the introduction of the third-generation MyLink infotainment system. It is also a telematics system, integrating OnStar services such as vehicle diagnostics, automatic collision notification and turn-by-
Victoria Times Colonist photo by Adrian Lam
At a base price of $9,995, the Chevrolet Spark is the least-expensive new car on the market in Canada. turn navigation. The seven-inch colour screen is clear, bright and easy to navigate. The system is capable of making the vehicle into a 4G wi-fi hotspot (your children will love this) and is both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. Bluetooth audio streaming is a given. Also included is SiriusXM (subscription required after a three-month trial). The Spark is a subcompact, so space is tight. The front seats are adequate for most adults. The back seat only accommodates two passengers (the space between the seats features a cupholder in lieu of an extra occupant). The back seat bottom folds up, and the seat backs fold 60/40 to increase cargo capacity. The Spark can carry up to 770 litres of cargo. Part of the reason for the price jump over the base car is the addition of
HUnTing FOR VALUE 2019 Viking EPS
leatherette seating surfaces, a leatherwrapped steering wheel and heated front seats. A power sunroof tops off the list of desirable options. Still, there is ample evidence the Spark is an economy car at heart, with a fair bit of hard plastic in the interior. But if you are safety conscious, you will probably be impressed with the inclusion of forward collision warning, low-speed forward automatic braking and lane-departure warning systems. These are desirable options not commonly found in this segment, let alone price point. There is a back-up camera and, more importantly, a rear park assist function, with an audible warning (if you can’t turn your head comfortably, this last feature is a godsend). There is only one powerplant, a
1.4-litre four-cylinder engine producing 98 horsepower and 94 pound-feet of torque, mated to a continuously variable transmission and operating the front wheels. The engine produces ample power for acceleration to merge onto highway onramps and is generally unobtrusive. The highlight of the Spark is its fuel economy, with a 6.2 litre/100 km rating on the highway and 7.9 in the city on regular fuel. Best of all, you have a new car warranty, with three years/60,000 km new car and five years/100,000 km on the powertrain and roadside assistance. The Spark is not glamorous, sexy or fast. It’s just inexpensive, reliable transportation. It certainly won’t bust the bank and, in this day and age, is a heck of a deal.
CONQUER
DIRT
Power and Resilience. the Viking has earned a name for its self as being one of the most rugged work vehicles on the job with the capabilities to keep you moving even in the harshest conditions. Boasting an on-command 4wd mode system and high capacity cooling fan, the Viking ePS is committed and ready to conquer anything.
deALeR #7784
250.562.4151 2005 Redwood St, PRince GeoRGe
R0011726401
16 | T H U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
97/16
Fully loaded 2019 Kia
Sorento SXL
V6, aWd, nappa Leather, Lane Keep assist, Smart Cruise, autonomous Braking, Harmon Kardon Stereo, dynamic Bending Headlights. Stk pG11479
WAS $50,950
43,995
$
0
$
noW onLy
306
$
OR
DOW
B/W
TAXE N S IN!
5 year/100,000 coMprehenSive Warranty over $7000 oFF SeLect MoDeLS!
0
$
auto, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, push Button Start, Back-up Camera, alloy Wheels, Bluetooth®. Stk# K19003
DOW
TAXE N S IN!
noW onLy
29,995
$
OR
2019 Kia Stinger aWD 20th anniverSary
Twin Turbo, AWD, Launch Control, Brembo Brakes, nappa leather, UVO, remote start Stk# PG11611
0%
48,995
341
noW onLy
$
0% 183 Financing
$
B/W
2019 Kia SouL
Auto, Heated Seats/Steering Wheel, Backup Camera, Lane Keep Assist, 8” display Stk# PG11566
Auto, AC, backup camera, bluetooth, pw, pl, tilt Stk# K19018
0
DOW
noW onLy
35,495
Monday - Friday 8aM - 6pM Saturday 8aM - 5pM
OR
249
$
DOW
TAXE N S IN!
$
0%
DOW
TAXE N S IN!
$
0
$
0
$
B/W
OR
2019 Kia Forte
0
$
TAXE N S IN!
Heated Seats, Heated Steering, Power Sliding Doors, Power Liftgate, Touchscreen. Stk# PG11637
DOW
OR
DOW
2020 Kia SeDona LX+
TAXE N S IN!
$
0
$
auto, Heated Seats, Back-up Camera, Bluetooth®, aC, Cruise, pW, pL. Stk# pG11565
199 Financing 26,995
$
B/W
$
noW onLy
BLoWout pricing!
2019 Kia Sportage LX aWD
2019 Kia Sorento aWD
**
TAXE N S IN!
noW onLy
B/W
19,930
$
OR
144
$
Gustafson’s Kia
noW onLy B/W
19,395
$
Financing OR
139
$
B/W
1912 - 20th Avenue, Prince George 250-563-7949 • 1-866-588-2542
gustafsonskia.ca
DEALER# 26131 **ALL pRicEs bAsED on cAsh puRchAsE incEntivEs. *on sELEct vEhicLEs. pRicE AnD pAymEnts nEt of ALL DEALER Discounts & REbAtEs. pAymEnt is bAsED on finAncE Discount, not cAsh pRicE Discount. sELLinG pRicE pLus $499 ADministRAtion fEE. pRicEs AnD pAymEnts vALiD untiL AuGust 31, 2019. 2019 KiA soREnto sXL - pG11479 - 84 month @ 0% totAL pAiD $55,586. 2019 KiA soREnto AWD - K19003 - 84 months @ 0% totAL pAiD $36,378. 2019 KiA spoRtAGE LX AWD - pG11565 - 84 months @ 0% totAL pAiD $33,237. 2019 KiA stinGER AWD 205h AnnivERsARy - pG11611 - 84 months @ 1.99% totAL pAiD $57,877. 2020 sEDonA LX+ pG11637 - 84 months @ 3.49% totAL pAiD $41,844. 2019 KiA foRtE - pG11566 - 84 months @ 2.99% totAL pAiD $23,722. 2019 KiA souL - pG11519 - 84 month @ 0% totAL pAiD $25,380. R0011722578