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Treatments closer to home Apryl Veld Omineca Express Two new radiation units arrived in Prince George this week, bringing the region one step closer to offering another kind of cancer therapy in our own back yard. The Cancer Centre for the North being built in Prince George will be assembling the two linear accelerators that are used in radiation treatment. “It’s been a really exciting week,” cancer strategy spokesperson Sonya Kruger said, “(the units) will mean we’ll be offering a new service in the North.” The machines are important purchases for the health care of locals, as patients from this area needing radiation treatment always had to travel outside the region. “Before if you needed this service you had to travel down south,” the cancer strategy spokesperson said. The radiation units were purchased as part of the new cancer centre in coordination with the regional cancer

control strategy. The strategy aims to achieve a number of important goals for the northern health region Kruger said. “This is a result of the partnership between the B.C. cancer agency, the provincial health services and Northern Health,” Kruger noted. The spanking new units came in over 30 pieces and they need to be put together and then will be set up and tested before the centre opens later this year. “They’ll start delivering treatment to patients when the centre opens in late 2012,” Kruger explained, “right now they need to be programmed and tested by the medical physics team ... to make sure they’ll be ready to provide safe and affective treatment.” The cancer centre and strategy is not just about treatment, Kruger elaborated. “The strategy is meant to enhance cancer services all across the north, and it’s for prevention, screening, diagnosis, all the way through to patient support. The centre is a really key part of that.”

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Bantam opening ceremony

Tier 4 Bantam Championship ceremonies in Vanderhoof Sunday. Eight teams will play every day until Wednesday, March 21, closing ceremonies will be at 7:30pm. Photo by Justin Hill

Double stabbing sends two to hospital Apryl Veld At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday March 9 members of the Prince George RCMP responded to the University Hospital of Northern BC for a report of two persons being stabbed. Just before the report was made to police, two men were dropped off at the hospital with injuries consistent with being stabbed. The first male, a 23 year old resident of Vanderhoof suffered a laceration to his head. The second man, a 28

year old resident of Fort St. James suffered a puncture to his left abdomen. Police said both men should recover. “One (victim) is still in hospital ... we expect he will recover,” Corporal Craig Douglass of the Prince George RCMP said. Investigators believe the assaults occurred in a residence on the 2200 block of Spruce Street in Prince George. Investigators also believe this to be a targeted attack and that alcohol was a factor. This investigation is continuing an RCMP member noted, but no suspects have been taken

into custody. “We will be doing more interviews, but it is difficult to speak to the victim who is in hospital,” Cpl Douglass said. The police are asking for information from the public on this incident. If you have any information about these serious Criminal offences, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS (8477), online at www.pgcrimestoppers. bc.ca, or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES using keyword “pgtips”.

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Vanderhoof Public Library celebrates 75 years Apryl Veld

Everyone enjoyed birthday cake and re-

Omineca Express Dozens gathered at the Vanderhoof Public Library to celebrate the library’s 75th birthday on Saturday. Library board chair Donna Klingspohn welcomed everyone and thanked supporters. “Those of you who have served the library in the past, and to those who continue to serve, either as a board member, a Friend of the Library or as library staff,” Klingspohn said. She noted the library opened its doors in 1935 and has been supporting literacy in the community at various locations. Many remember when the library was housed at the arena from 1982 to 2004. “That location gave new meaning to chilling out with a good book,” Klingspohn joked to appreciative applause. The library has been at its present location on

freshments and visited with other guests.

Thank you to Dave & Theresa Philips and Pitka Logging, for the wonderful parting gift. Your generosity was greatly appreciated. Waiting for the cake to be cut,avid readers including Jonathan Read, Brooklyn Gull and Kaitlyn Giesbrecht were out to cheer on the library for its 75th birthday photo Apryl Veld Stewart St. since 2004 and lots goes on there including pajama parties, lego club, computer learning, story time and art shows. The library also goes into the community through their Outreach Program, providing the hospital with reading material, summer reading club and book clubs.

They also offer audio and E-books, a Daisy reader for the visually impaired. Klingspohn noted industry people driving to or working in the bush are one of their biggest consumers of E-books. She noted the library has 3,000 members which is a high per cent of the local population.

Also the library won a Library Gold award in 2010 for the most increase usuage of its online resources in the province. The library birthday party featured a slide show with music that took guests down memory lane through the events and changes of the past 75 years. The

library also celebrated the Bill Silver Digital Newspaper Archive for its important resource for looking into the past via press clippings.

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Sinkut View gets grant for Aboriginal books Submitted Sinkut View school is inviting readers to come in and see their new Aboriginal section in the library. In the fall, teachers Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Borek applied for a grant to purchase Aboriginal books. Their application was accepted and they received a grant for $3,000! The librarian and teachers spent lots of time looking through catalogues and ordered a collection of fiction and non-fiction books for students to read. Mrs. Borek’s class reported to have been reading many of the books, and the students said they found the books to be very interesting.

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Residents of the Mount Milligan construction camp.

Operations camp proposed Thompson Creek Metals is giving consideration to providing camp accommodation during Mount Milligan mine operations. This is a change from the company’s original plan to bus its full operations work force from the communities of Fort St. James and Mackenzie. The current plan calls for camp accommodations for approximately 300 employees. It is anticipated that some of these 300 people, as well as the remaining 100 employees required for operations, will choose to live in Fort St. James or Mackenzie and commute to site daily. This change, from the original proposal to bus the full workforce from Fort St. James and Mackenzie, is influenced by a number of factors. “Like many other employers in the region, we are finding it challenging to attract skilled labour,” explains Todd Roth, vice president, operations, Thompson Creek Metals. “Establishing a camp for operations will allow us to expand the employment catchment area for the mine to include Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, McLeod Lake, Prince George and other regional centres, and may help reduce competition with other employers in the local communities.”

During operations, employees at Mount Milligan will work four days on, four days off. This work schedule will be most attractive to residents of the region as four days off does not support long travel times to and from residences elsewhere in the country. Safety is a key factor in the decision. Forestry operations in the region have seen revitalization in recent months. This is good news for the region, yet it also means that the North Road, Rainbow Forest Service Road and Philips Connector – the roads used to travel to and from the Mount Milligan mine -- are heavily utilized. A partial camp would reduce the number of vehicles making the daily commute to the mine. To support personnel who wish to live in Fort St. James or Mackenzie, Thompson Creek Metals is continuing plans to develop housing. By April 2012, a twelve-unit townhouse complex will be ready for occupancy in Fort St. James and 18 modular units will be available in Mackenzie. These new additions enhance the company’s existing housing inventory in each community, which includes five single-family residences, five townhouse apartments, and a 23-lot subdivision in Mackenzie;

two single-family residences in Fort St. James, as well as planning for a 50-lot subdivision in Fort St James. While the number of new community residents to Fort St. James and Mackenzie may be fewer as a result of operating a permanent camp, it is anticipated that economic development opportunities will be created for local contractors and suppliers interested in camp supply and services. “Changes in project planning may occur from time to time dictated by market conditions, socioeconomic factors or other considerations,” says Roth. “However, we remain committed to establishing ourselves as a valued partner in the communities in which we operate.” Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck-shovel open-pit mine designed to produce an average of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. The project is currently employing a construction workforce of close to 800 and once in operations, at the end of 2013, the mine will create more than 350 permanent jobs. Additional information on Mount Milligan is available at www.mtmilligan. com

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Vanderhoof District council update Apryl Veld Omineca Express

Council helps Bantams get pants A delegation from the Vanderhoof Minor Hockey Association requested funds from Vanderhoof council for hockey pant shells for the tier 4 Bantam Boys hockey team at a cost of $54 per pair for each of the 19 players on the team. Vanderhoof is hosting the Bantam Boys T4 hockey provincials March 17-23 this year, the delegation reminded council. “After provincials, (the pant covers) will remain with the Vanderhoof Minor Hockey Association as a legacy from the Bantam team,” the delegation explained. Council discussed sporting event funding requests in with ideas about establishing a policy. “Do we have a procedure for this?” councillor Louise Levy asked, noting that she would like it if they had guidelines for funding sports. “We’ve only had about three groups in four years asking,” councillor Darren Carpenter noted, “does that require a policy?” Mayor Gerry Thiessen heard that the district was donating ice time for the bantam tournament, and he agreed they should look into having guidelines for funding requests. Councillor Ken Young explained the distinction between funding a sporting event outside the community or something for the area. “When we’re hosting an event, money comes into the community,” Young said. A vote to cover hockey pants registered a tie, so the motion was defeated. Another motion to cover half the cost passed District may increase fire inspections District of Vanderhoof may be ramping up fire inspections of local commercial and industrial business sites. Tom Clement, district’s corporate services director prepared a report at council’s behest for looking into the B.C. Fire Services Act. Section 21 of the fire act states the district Fire inspector can enter any premises “at reasonable hours” to see whether or not the premises are in disrepair such that a fire starting in them might spread to endanger life or other property, or that combustible or explosive material is kept or another fire hazard exists. Section 26 concerning hotels and public buildings says a municipal council must provide for a regular system of inspection of hotels and public buildings in the municipality and that the council may authorize other people in addition to the local assistant to act on the powers under section 21. The motion to accept the report was voted for unanimously.

Council members discussed how business owners should be reminded they can’t put up signs unless they’re inside their own boundary. “The sidewalks are district property and no one is allowed to put anything on district property,” Thiessen said. Botanical aspirations Richard Burkholder brought council news from local plant lovers wanting to form a botanical garden society. Burkholder said they were seeking council’s approval of the concept before time was spent on forming a society. The group was also asking council to consider providing land, a source of water and the use of public works labour and equipment for some stages of their project.

Linseed oil is passe The District of Vanderhoof is considering not using linseed oil as it is unnecessary The preservative was commonly applied on curbs, sidewalks, bridge decks, barriers and other infrastructure around Vanderhoof. February 27 a report to council outlined reasons for ending the practice and shaving $15,000 off the budget. The public works superintendent said modern construction materials have weather-resistant chemicals already in their compounds. “Most concrete has additives that resist salt and ice,” Paul Carver said. “The $15,000 budgeted for linseed oil can be saved and put back into the budget for other things.”

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INSIDE NEWS the

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Editorial......................... 6 Nechako Notes ........... 19 Classifieds ............. 20-23

FLYERS

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BRIEFLY Threat with a weapon

Police responded at 1 a.m. Saturday to a domestic assault and threats with a firearm. The victim was able to flee and later police were able to arrest the man who was released with a court date on condition of no contact with the victim.

DUI morning

A seatbelt check at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday found a female driver who seemed intoxicated. After giving breath samples the driver was released with a court date to appear.

Drunk and

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Monday at 4:20 p.m. three males were reported drunk and trying to break windows at the Co-op mall. One adult and two youths were remanded to court.

Unlocked car $700 cash and property were stolen from an unlocked car in Vanderhoof. Police remind people to lock cars and put belongings out of sight or in the trunk.

Big truck sideswiped A vehicle crossed the centre line Wednesday, sideswiping a commercial truck. It was a close call with no injuries. A ticket for failing to keep right was issued.

NEWS McLeod kid in top two at spelling bee championship Express

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Submitted Eran Bach - Grade 6 WL McLeod After studying 2,000 words, whose origins were Old English, Latin, Arabic, Slavic, French, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Spanish and Asian, Jane Kanary represented WL McLeod at the regional spelling bee in Prince George on March 3. Kanary, who was named runner-up to champion said she had a lot of support from Vanderhoof family and friends. "It was a great experience and I'm hoping to compete in it next year," Kanary said. Jane said she was nervous and although she was hoping to get through a couple of rounds, she didn't expect to place second overall. Jane’s coach, Leanne O'Brien said she was extremely proud. "Jane was a very good student because she studied ... more than I asked," O'Brien said. Did O'Brien think Jane would do this well? "I was hopeful because she knew she worked for it, but it was the same for everyone; these were the top spellers from their schools hoping to win as well," O’Brien said. Maggie Fraser, the coordinator of the event for WL McLeod, said she’s wanted to do it for three years. "I love spelling and I love big words," she said, "the regional spelling bee was so exciting."

Fake cheque scams and bad driving hit Vanderhoof A new scam is in town Letters are being sent from a company claiming to do consumer efficiency testing. One pretending to be Western Union asks people to help them do a performance check on their delivery of money, sending a fake cheque from a Canadian bank and being asked to deposit it and send money to an address/person. The check is not real and the money will not be reimbursed, police said. This is another play on the Nigerian scam, Vanderhoof police noted. With this recent and foreign scams, people receive requests asking them to cash a cheque and send a portion to the person who says they can’t get their money out of the country. Lighten up on the gas pedal Several motor vehicle accidents happened last week that were caused by drivers not adjusting speed and not being careful in poor road conditions. Police are asking drivers to use extra caution as winter is not over. Weather can change hourly and road conditions are unpredictable, especially in early morning and evening. i-Pod found An i-Pod Touch was found in the snow a few months back and turned into police. It has a unique wallpaper photo, and if the owner can describe the phone and contents, it can be claimed at the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment.

WL McLeod student Jane Kanary did well at the regional spelling bee in Prince George. Photo Maggie Fraser

McLeod Elementary Gr. 7 student Jane Kanary came so, so close to bringing home $5,000 cash, winning an all-expense paid trip to Toronto, Ontario and boasting Championship Title for this year’s 2012 CANSPELL Regional Spelling Bee. Kanary competed for three hours against 33 other top-speller contestants. Kanary endured 12 intense rounds of successful spelling, exuding “cool as a cucumber” calmness. She was one of two last contestants on stage, and had one more Championship word to spell. Sadly and to her opponent’s favour, the word “albeit” turned the table back to Logan O’Neil, a Gr. 7 student from Malaspina Elementary in Prince George. Congratulations Jane on your First Runner Up status! Everyone (students and staff) from the Proud to be McLeod family are so incredibly proud of Jane, her studies and her accomplishment of getting so far. Jane has hopes of entering again next year as a Grade 8 level competitor. McLeod folks said, “Superior spelling, Jane and best wishes at CANSPELL 2013. We’re rooting for you!”

Sturgeon centre drawings Apryl Veld Omineca Express Some area residents may be aware that the sturgeon recovery initiatives for this area include plans for a sturgeon hatchery in Vanderhoof. “A recovery facility is something we need to see happen,” Brian Frenkel said, “over the last seven years that’s been our mandate.” Frenkel is the chair of the 23-member Community Working Group for the district, which works with the recovery team (now called the Technical Working Group.) From 1994 to 1999, the provincial government undertook a study of white sturgeon in the Nechako River. The study showed that the Nechako white sturgeon were, “in a critical state of decline.” “Unless something is done, and done soon,” the Nechako white sturgeon recovery panel wrote, “the great creatures will likely go extinct.”

Peter Hardcastle from Hillel architecture showed council his company’s concept drawings for a proposed sturgeon hatchery on February 13 at the Vanderhoof district’s regular council meeting. The drawings showed how the sturgeon rearing lab will be built in Vanderhoof near the Nechako River in the general area of Rainbow Christian school. Hardcastle began his presentation by registering his opinion that the hatchery and gathering place have minimal costs compared with their benefits. “This could be built on the stirstick budget from big corporate projects (mines and pipelines) like we’re hearing about today,” Hardcastle said. The architect described how the Recovery Initiative committees helped to design a breeding and holding facility for sturgeon. He showed drawings of a post/ beam and glass fish rearing building along with an outdoor meeting place. The design for the sturgeon rearing facility he said, will have

separate areas for the lab parts with a raised viewing area for the public. “The gallery balcony allows people to look in without posing any (contamination) risks to the fish,” Hardcastle noted. He added how the education component of the building will be a major draw for the public and visitors to the Nechako Valley, bringing tours, biology science students and curiosity seekers alike. “If we can communicate the importance of the sturgeon to people, that knowledge could help save the fish,” the architect said. He suggested the large-timber open air gallery that is proposed along with the hatchery could be used for a variety of purposes. Not only for visitors to the sturgeon rearing centre, but also a meeting place for local clubs including bird watchers, photo enthusiasts and outdoor sports enthusiasts. “They might use it as a gathering spot before heading out on their adventures,” Hardcastle suggested.

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Disappointed at the Department of National Defence’s inaction How could two departments of the federal government be so diametrically opposed? I ask this question because there are two economic support programs for our veterans in play here. One is the Service Persons Income Security Insurance Plan Long Term Disability, a mandatory insurance program for Canadian Forces (CF) members, and the other is the Veterans Affairs Canada Earnings Loss Benefit (VAC ELB). Before October 2011 the New Veterans Charter and the Service Person’s’ Income Security Insurance Plan provided for 75 per cent of a Canadian Forces member’s salary at release – the two programs were exactly the same. Injured members were on one or the other. Last year, in response to appeals from veterans’ groups, such as The Royal Canadian Legion, the federal government announced they would increase the benefit to ensure basic needs as shelter, food, clothing, etc., could be met. VAC implemented the increased amount to the ELB program on October 3, 2011. The Department of National Defence (DND)/CF did not. Therefore, there is now a huge inequity! Through no fault of their own we have some veterans who have been injured attributable to their military service being paid $40,000 per year and some at less than $20,000. This is an unacceptable situation and needs to be fixed now. We have given DND and the CF ample time to fix this inequity but there has been no commitment to date. Now, with the federal government deficit reduction a certainty, The Royal Canadian Legion is looking for a commitment and a firm date. This is a substantive example of how the federal government’s deficit reduction program is being run on the backs of our veterans. Surely our veterans deserve better treatment than this. Those that have been injured in the performance of their duties with the CF deserve the same income support regardless of which program they are on. This is only fair. It is inconceivable that institutions such as the CF and the federal government can stand up and say we care for our troops and we care for our own when they treat the most vulnerable of our veterans so shoddily. Young men and women today join the CF for a rewarding career. To have it cut short by a debilitating injury is hard enough, however, the loss of a suitable income should they be unable to work again is a two-fold burden that they should not have to bear. – Patricia (Pat) Varga Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion

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Shop local, help the town thrive Apryl Veld Omineca Express It pains me to hear that some businesses in Vanderhoof are going through tough times. I’m bothered partly because my family owned a business in a small town. The store was a central drop-in spot where you could not only get a bag of nails, some plumbing parts or a fry pan, but also chat with old friends around the wood stove and catch up on news. Towns need their comfortable haunts; and a few places are really key to how all towns work. It was important to folks that the grocery, the cafes, the hardware and the gift/craft shop and tradespeople were there. It wasn’t just that we made employment for ourselves and others in the community or that our services were handy and friendly. These businesses really kept us from having to drive 40 minutes or more to the next town for a head of lettuce or jug of milk. And also if we wanted to take ourselves out for an ice cream, to get someone a birthday present, or grab a skein of yarn they were there for our need. It was important we had an electrician and farrier, a place to get our chainsaw fixed or to sharpen our skates. Life can become very inconvenient if businesses in small towns start to struggle and fail because people are always shopping away at big centres.

It weakens the whole viability of the town and why people want to live there. What if your pipes burst and there’s no plumber? What if the drug store shuts down, and you need a prescription? These are examples of how shopping local affects your life in significant ways. It’s also important if you own a business to go out of your way to show you value patrons by assuring good quality and service, and not assuming folks will come because it’s convenient. People will go out of their way to avoid feeling taken for granted. Top 10 reasons for shopping locally 1. Local economy is simulated 2. Local charities get more support 3. Unique shops bring character to the town 4. Environmental impact is reduced, use of fuel 5. Many new jobs are created by local businesses 6. Customer service is often better because people remember you 7. Local business owners usually shop local and many volunteer as well 8. Benefits to shoppers tend to outshine the costs 9. Competition and variety means more buying choice and less generic offerings 10. People in the town matter more to each other if they buy from each other and support the town

Have an opinion and a burning desire to express it? Write a letter. All letters must be signed and please include a day-time number where you can be reached for verification. Omineca Express, Box 1007, 150 W. Columbia St, Vanderhoof BC V0J3A0 Tel: 567-9258 Fax: 567-2070 e-mail: newsroom@ominecaexpress.com

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Kick Start is a community driven initiative focused on creating an awareness of what Vanderhoof has to offer!

We can build great things one step at a time Shopping locally beneﬁts the entire community. An economically healthy region offers more diversiﬁed products and services, provides employment and ensures a better quality of life for our family. If overnight everyone in our community decided to do all of their shopping in Prince George, what would happen to our local economy? Often, losing just a few dozen customers is enough for a business to close down. For every $100,000 spent elsewhere, one local job is lost. By shopping systematically, without always really saving any money, the ties that used to bind us to our local businesses are

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now broken. On the other hand, if the residents in our region increase their shopping for products and services locally, the demand for these will increase considerably, thereby creating expansion projects, increased investments in

new businesses, and more direct and indirect job opportunities. The markets must balance sales and profits with service and satisfaction. Local Vanderhoof businesses can offer service and satisfaction while ensuring their proﬁt margins, provided we respond to their offers. Those who are earning money locally are also part of the people spending locally. The more our money is spent locally, the better off we will all be!

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On the road again ready your car for spring and summer travel The return of warm weather marks the return of road trips for millions of motorists across the country. Whether going to the lake or heading off to parts unknown, hitting the open road with the windows down is a time-honored tradition for drivers of all ages. But such road trips can prove disastrous if drivers don’t take the right steps to prepare their vehicles for spring and summer travel. The following are a few ways motorists can ensure their car is ready to tackle the open road. * Tighten things up. Loose parts, such as exhaust clamps, license plates, and interior trim panels, can create rattles and cause parts to get damaged or fall off. * Wash your car. A newly washed car not only looks good, but it’s often much safer as well.

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BC Hockey Bantam Tier 4 Provincial Championships Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen opened the Tier 4 Bantam tournament in Vanderhoof, which runs Sunday to Wednesday March 18-23. Sunday the Div. A Vandehoof Bears beat Whitehorse Mustangs 11-0. Bears skated fast but some spent time in the pentalty box. Sunday games also saw Div. A Chetwynd beat Juan de Fuca 5-4, Div. B Burns Lake beat Mackenzie 20-1 and Windermere Valley beat Kelowna 5-3. Watch for more scores and pictures in next weekâ€™s Omineca Express. Closing ceremonies follow the final game and puck shoot for $25,000 at 7:30, Wednesday night.

Thrills and sunshine at nordic races

Nechako Nordics ski tournament on Saturday March 17 was a one day extravaganza of ski competitions and special activities including three-legged races, treasure hunt, and relay. The races were held at Nechako Valley Sporting Association grounds on a spectacular day with lots of smiles from racers, parents and volunteers. Two age groups competed including 8 years old & under and a 9 â€“ 13 years old group.Participants received lunch and a Cross Country Canada incentive award. photos by Apryl Veld

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New law and teachers clash Apryl Veld Omineca Express

“It’s time for everyone involved to pause and reflect on how we can work together to continue to improve our education system,”

to have a say in class size. BC Teacher’s Federation president, Susan Lambert said teachers across B.C. are preparing to come together to craft a plan of action to resist what they called the negative impact of the legislation. Lambert alleges the government is not playing fair by passing Bill 22. Her comments early Thursday noted the Bill 22 makes any strike action an offence subject to heavy fines for members, representatives, and the union itself. “Teachers know that this government’s so-called Education Improvement Act is going to have the opposite effect in our classrooms throughout the province,” Lambert opined. Lambert said Bill 22 will have negative impacts in classrooms because it wipes out virtually all current class-size and composition limits found in the School Act, and she said it places no limit on the number of students with special needs in any given class. In addition, Lambert wrote that Bill 22 eliminates free collective bargaining because it imposes a government-appointed “mediator” who must operate under a narrow mandate focused on employer concession demands. “Bill 22 hurts students and attacks teachers’ rights. It will only make working and learning conditions worse,” Lambert said.

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Spring Break Activities YOUTH TRIPS MARCH 28 MURRAY RIDGE SKI TRIP $15 for ticket, $15 for rentals, $5 bus fee. Please pack a lunch or bring money for concession. Must be 12 & older. Under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Bus leaves at 8:30am from NVSS parking lot, returns at 4:30pm. Must preregister by March 23 no exceptions. Trip dependant on snow conditions. APRIL 4 FOUR SEASONS SWIM TRIP One great day of swimming! Bus leaves NVSS parking lot at 9:30 am and returns at 4:30pm. Please pack a lunch/snacks, refreshments. Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels! For ages 7 & up. We will be stopping at McDonalds as an end of the day treat, so bring extra money for this stop! Cost $15/person.

ARTS MARCH 26-APRIL 9 STREET BANNER PROJECT 2012 The theme this year is the garden. You can design and paint a banner during Spring Break! We supply all the materials and the painting site. FREE! Finished banners will be displayed on Vhf streets. MARCH 28-VHF PUBLIC LIBRARY Come to the library from 10:3011:30am for arts, crafts and storytime! No reg. required and it’s FREE! Ages 5 & up. Call 250-567-4060. CHILL OUT NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING CENTRE & YOUTH SPACE Call 250-567-4879 for info. APRIL 5-TENTATIVE DATE FOR MOVIE DAY Call 250-567-4711 for info.

The B.C. legislature today passed Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act. The new legislation suspends teachers’ strike action, establishes a “cooling off” period and appoints a mediator to work withthe parties toward a negotiated agreement. The “cooling off” period will come into effect this Saturday, so that all strike activity must cease when schools resume GOT TO DIST. OF VHF MUNICIPAL OFFICE TO REGISTER. following spring break. CALL THE REC. DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFO 567-4711 The next step is the appointment of a mediator to work with the parties toward a negotiated settlement. Education Minis- issues. This fall, $30 million from the ter George Abbott will be writing to both fund will be allocated to classrooms with BC’s treaties mean jobs, more the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the greatest need. This will be increased to $60 million the following year, and to $75 the BC Public School Employers’ Assobusiness, community development ciation (BCPSEA) tomorrow asking that million every year after that. The ministry has suggested districts they submit names to be considered as and infrastructure investment for potential mediators. The ministry noted will be able to use the funds to hire adFirst Nations and all of us. it’s looking for potential candidates with ditional teachers and special education asa strong background in education, who are sistants, provide additional teaching time held in high regard by the education com- and support professional development and munity, and have “effective dispute reso- training for teachers. Treaties are good for BC. Provincial officials wrote that their Edlution and consensus building skills.” The minister will consider all submissions re- ucation Improvement Act provides for ceived from the two parties by March 26. additional compensation to teachers with Learn more at www.bctreaty.ca Once appointed, the mediator will classes exceeding the maximum 30 students in grades four to 12. work with both parties on issues of mutual The education minister spoke about the concern. This will include issues raised by the BCTF - such as classroom organiza- passing of the controversial bill in the notion and the local/provincial split of bar- tice released late Thursday. “Now that Bill 22, the Educagaining - as well as issues raised by the BCPSEA, such as professional develop- tion Improvement Act has been passed by the legislature and a ment and teacher evaluation. A notice from the province said that mediator will soon be appointed, the new legislation does not impose a new it’s time for everyone involved contract. Rather, it extends the existing to pause and reflect on how we can work together to continue to contract to cover the mediation period. If a new agreement cannot be reached improve our education system,” Get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in B.C. by the beginning of summer, the mediator George Abbott, Minister of EduJob search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services will make non-binding recommendations cation said. The teachers union spoke earto government by June 30 the ministry lier in the day about what they noted. The education ministry noted how saw to be an erosion of their Bill 22 also implements a new Learning rights to collectively bargain and Improvement Fund of $165 million over three The power of a years to help school districts and teachers address complex classroom composition

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Omineca Express

INFORMATION BULLETIN #4

NECHAKO ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT FUND PHASE 2 - CONSULTATION

We want your input! The NEEF Management Committee invites you to its next public meeting and workshop on March 29 at 6:30 PM in the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof. We want to continue to receive your ideas and comments regarding options for the use of the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund (NEEF). The objectives of the public workshop are: 1) to provide everyone an opportunity to engage in a discussion regarding environmental enhancement, 2) raise any concerns and express interests related to the health of the Nechako watershed, and, 3) to identify options for environmental enhancement the NEEF Management Committee should consider. We would like to hear from you! Please let us know if you plan to attend the public meeting and workshop on March 29 in Vanderhoof. If you cannot attend we encourage you to send us your thoughts in writing, or contact us by telephone. The workshop will be lead by facilitators, and structured to allow small groups to discuss relevant information, explore and understand each otherâ€™s interests, and to raise proposals for options for the use of the NEEF. We have developed a short questionnaire in order to get a better sense of your environmental priorities. The questionnaire is posted on our website and will also be available at the workshop. Please take the time to complete and send it to us or simply drop it off at the Rio 7LQWR $OFDQ RIÂżFH LQ %XUQV /DNH RU 9DQGHUKRRI The questionnaire can also be completed and submitted on-line and will be discussed at the beginning of the workshop. To help you prepare for the workshop we provide here a summary of information provided to us by the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program and the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery ,QLWLDWLYH %RWK SUHVHQWDWLRQV DUH DYDLODEOH RQ the NEEF website. Also provided below are our preliminary responses to questions and FRPPHQWV ZH UHFHLYHG WKURXJK RXU ÂżUVW URXQG RI meetings in January.

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The NWC raised the point that the lack of funds should not remove the WRF as the â€˜bestâ€™ option nor sidestep the point of a cold water release facility as a legally binding decision made in 2001.

In response, many studies were commissioned to understand the effects of a WRF and in general concluded the following:

With regard to a WRF as the â€˜bestâ€™ option, the NEEF MC has been given a mandate to identify options for environmental enhancement â€“ we have not reached any conclusions on what the â€˜bestâ€™ options might be. Our focus is to identify options and make recommendations regarding implementation. Once a variety of options have EHHQ LGHQWLÂżHG ZH ZLOO HQGHDYRXU WR HYDOXDWH WKH EHQHÂżWV RI HDFK $V IRU WKH OHJDOO\ ELQGLQJ decision of 2001 to construct a Cold water UHOHDVH IDFLOLW\ LI ERWK SDUWLHV WR WKH %& $OFDQ 1997 Agreement (Province and Rio Tinto Alcan) agree, they can ask the NEEF MC to reconsider its decisions (the parties themselves cannot change the decisions). As such the NEEF MC has been asked to consider all enhancement options and we have agreed to do so.

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Viqueens bury competition at zones and exceed goals Submitted

The Viqueens attended the AA Sr Girls provincials from March 7- 10, where we were ranked 14th going into the tournament, overall the team played very well, we finished the tournament with one win and three losses. Our first game was against number 3-ranked Holy Cross from Surrey we lost 70 – 30, our second game was against Abbotsford Christian where we lost a close one 48 – 39. The third game was a match against Charles Hays from Prince Rupert, and Viqueens fought and won 71 – 68. In the win Sydney Siemens scored 37 points, that was the highest point total for any player

Coach Andrew Sexton The Nechako Valley Secondary Sr Girls Basketball team won the North central Division Zone Championship on February 25, the Viqueens went undefeated with victories over College Heights, Duchess Park and Williams Lake not once but two times. The team put together a spectacular weekend of basketball, and our tournament Second All-star was Sheyanne Sundahl, Best Defensive Player was Julia Stienabach, and the tournament Most Valuable Player was Sydney Siemens.

in one game at this years provincials! Our final game of the tournament was against Saint Thomas from the Lower Mainland. We lost a close one 66 – 60. The Viqueens placed 14th in the tournament but honoured their school and region by bringing home this years Most Sportsmanlike Award. Our player of the game awards for each game were Sheyanne Sundahl, Sydney Siemens ( 2 player of the games) and Andrea Schneck. The Viqueens had a very successful season, they exceeded their team goals and fought very hard for all their achievements.

B.C. Trappers convention returns to Vanderhoof in April Submitted George LaBrash During the weekend of April 12-15 all roads will be leading to Vanderhoof for the 6th annual convention of the B.C. Trappers Association. This marks the third occasion when the Fort Fraser and District Trappers have hosted the convention here in this community. The A.W. Mooney auditorium at NVSS high school will be the main centre of activity for most of the convention proceedings. At this time we anticipate the arrival of approximately 300 visitors for this gathering. Each year a trapper must double his/her knowledge, otherwise they are not really trapping. The convention setting provides a great opportunity for trappers to reach that knowledge quota. Much of the first two days of the convention agenda is

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Library events Lego Club – We have the Lego, You bring the Ideas. A drop-in program, fun for school aged children. Tuesday March 20th from 3:30 to 4:30pm Spring Break Program for Children ages 5 and up Thursday March 29th from 10:30 to 11:30am Drop-In Wiggles ‘n Giggles Tues. April 10th, Tues. April 17th, Tues. April 24th from 10:30 to 11:15 am for ages 2-4 Music Motion and Fun Drop-in Rhymes and Songs Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 am, Begins May 1 and continues for 5 weeks. Early steps towards literacy and love of books! Fun for little ones and their caregivers. Learn interactive rhymes, stories and songs for use at home. A snack is provided. Please Pre-register.

Murray Ridge Bathtub Challenge You have been challenged to build the best bathtub in Fort St. James and take the prize as the Squeaky Clean Co. of 2012!!! Rally your troops and prove that your tub design and team costumes are best. See you and your tricked-out tub March 28th at the Ridge. Teams are comprised of five members. One person must ride in the tub & the other four hold ropes to guide your tub down Molstar.

The Bean on Burrard Nechako Valley Community Services would like to announce with a heavy heart the closure of The Bean on Burrard Coffee House on March 29, 2012 and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who supported The Bean - your support has been deeply appreciated. Thank you to all of our customers for sharing your day with us, for brightening our days and making The Bean a fun and down to earth place. The Bean on Burrard is proud to have had the opportunity to provide employment to many different people in our 3 1/2 years of serving our community. We are proud to have been a not for profit organization and to have offered Fair Trade coffee, homemade lunches and baked goods , as well as our delicious specialty coffees. For all of our customers who have purchased gift cards, we will be honouring them until March 29th, 2012. Goat River Folk Art will be relocating to a new space, watch for doors to be opening soon! We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a year full of joy, happiness and health. From the Staff and Management at The Bean on Burrard and Nechako Valley Community Services Society

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Youth Aboriginal writing contest for Nechako The competition is open to all Aboriginal youth in the Prince George region, including status, non-status, Inuit and Metis). A committee of festival organizers will act as judges. Winning writers in each group will have the chance to read their story during the celebration, and will receive a prize bag of books by Aboriginal authors.

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Rural area great for hosting FASD conference Cameron Orr Smithers Interior News Renowned doctor and speaker Gabor Maté opened a February regional Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) conference in Smithers with a keynote address. The conference was organized by Smithers’ FASD committee. Speaking to The Interior News, Maté remarks that FASD is not a problem that is unique to the North but is quite prevalent in the area. “[FASD] is a particular problem up here because of the terrible legacy of the trauma suffered by people in the residential schools and in other contexts,” said Maté. “When people are traumatized they seek to soothe their pain and to escape from their distress through substances, alcohol being one of them. FASD is caused by a mother drinking alcohol while pregnant. According to a report on Health Canada’s website, nine in every 1,000 babies born have FASD. “The conference is a wonderful bringing together of expertise and practitioners and educators, child care workers and others who are dealing with that so that it’s a necessary part of educating people on how to deal more

Dr. Gabor Maté spoke at an FASD regional conference in Smithers about the importance of supporting people who are affected Photo Dan Mese

creatively with this pervasive problem,” said Mate. “If you don’t see them put the Maté lives in Vancoumoney in, what you are going to see ver and has authored four books including In the is more of these kids in jails as adults. realm of hungry ghosts, In the long term that’s going to cost about addiction. He said you a lot more money” that he finds that rural communities such as the ones in the Northwest have a challenges you may or may not see short term real sense of community, more so than results,” he said. “But if you don’t see them urban centres. put the money in what you are going to see “They know one another, they talk is more of these kids in jails as adults. In the to one another, they participate in aclong term that’s going to cost you a lot more tivities together,” said Maté. “That money.” community building is a big part of Given the right conditions, he said, all chilwhat helps these kids, because what dren with FASD issues are capable of positive they need is a lot of support and condevelopment in the right conditions. He said nection.” the solution is to give kids the best conditions Systemically, he said there’s chalfor development, in terms of relationships lenges in addressing health issues with nurturing adults. surrounding FASD. For instance, he “If we can do that, a lot of these kids will suggests that the Ministry of Child do very, very well.” and Family Development, when seeking solutions look for short-term solutions rather than long-term. “If you put more money 1-888-562-8590 now into supporting kids with disabilities and behaviour

Big air & rail jam at Murray Ridge Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier It was another weekend of competition at the Murray Ridge Ski Hill on Sunday, March 11. The hill held another terrain park competition for the second weekend in a row to give the community a chance to practice their skills in competition. The small number of competitors signed up in the morning had the organizers concerned there would be too few competitors, and the Rail Jam was initially cancelled, but a rush of entrants midday ensued both the Rail Jam and the Big Air competitions had enough competitors to take place: even enough for two age categories. A sizable crowd of spectators gathered in the terrain park after 1 p.m. and the Rail Jam started things off, with competitors sliding a line of three rails, with each competitor having a chance at three runs through. There were a few minor crashes coming off the rails, but nothing serious and some of the local talent who were away the weekend before were back in town. The 13-and-under age category saw strong performances by both

Kobe Russel and Jayden Greenaway, with Russel winning a helmet from Evolve for first place and Greenaway winning $25 in cash. In the 14 and older category, Quinn Moeller won goggles from Evolve for first place, despite a fall on one run, but some impressive smooth runs otherwise. Harley Everson won a helmet from the sponsor for second place with his performance, and Hayley Sullivan won $15 for third. The Big Air competi-

tion also saw some impressive feats, including some skiers riding into the biggest jump switch and some landing switch, and some inverted airs which means the skier or boarder goes upside down. In the 13 and under category, Oscar Croucher won a helmet for his first place finish, Josh Hilde won $40 for second place, and Jayden Greenaway took home $15 for third. In the 14 and over category, Liam Willick took home goggles for first

place, Harley Everson won $75 for second and Hayley Sullivan won a helmet for third. With a bigger turnout than the weekend before, the hill was hoping to build even more enthusiasm for the Slush Cup weekend of games and competition on March 17 and 18, after the paper went to press. The weekend-long series of events

marks the ending of the hill’s ski season, with the hill tentatively scheduled to close after April 1 for lift maintenance which will need to take place this spring. For more photos of the Big Air and Rail Jam events, you can check out the Murray Ridge Ski Hill and Terrain Park page on Facebook.

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Calling artists for street banners Submitted It’s that time of year again, time to do the street banners! This year we are painting during Spring Break at the Burrard Market. March 26 - April 9 Mon - Thurs & Sat10 am - 5 pm

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For the record Last week’s Community Builder: Horse club invites public: the Yellowhead Draft and Driving Horse Association was misidentified as the Nechako Valley Draft Horse Association. February 1 issue story Local skiers race to BC Winter Games misidentified biathlon skier Tyrell McComb as Tyrel Machom. McComb competed in biathlon in Vernon, February.

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Trust the experts who know your Ford best: Ford-Trained Technicians. For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit ford.ca All offers expire April 30, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. ‡Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible. *Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines. ◊Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000 km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. †† In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ‡‡Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select General Tire (credit card gift card), Continental (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), and Michelin tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. †Available on most brands at participating locations only. Limited time offer. Price reductions vary: $7.00 on 12”-14” rims, $10.00 on 15” and 16” rims, $12.50 on 17” rims, $15.00 on 18”-20” rims, $20.00 on 21” rims, $25.00 on 22” and up rims. See Dealer for full details. VFord Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the ﬁrst 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs ﬁrst) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. **Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Nechako/Lakes win medals at PG science fair

GOLD MEDAL: Level I: Felicia Brooks, Grade 7, Evelyn Dickson Elementary Project: “Enlighten your Board Opinions” (earth & environmental sciences) Won three prizes BC Innovation Council Student/Teacher Recognition award ($100 for student and $100 for teacher. CANFOR Forestry award, Omineca Beetle Action Coalition award ($100 cash) Best in Category, earth & environmental sciences, Level I Andrew Schulz, Grade 9, Fraser Lake Elementary/Secondary Project: “Prebreakfast Glycemic Levels and the Shiftwork Schedule” (Health Sciences) Canadian Diabetes Association award. Kaelan Lobelle, Grade 7, Evelyn Dickson Elementary Project: “Black Hole Evaporation” (physical & mathematical sciences) Canadian Royal Astronomical Society – Prince George, Centre award - 1 year membership

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Matthias Steiner, Grade 5, Fraser Lake Elementary/Secondary Project: “Rot’n Bugs” (physical & mathematical sciences) Best in Category, Devin Scott & AlexKoenig, Grade 6, Fraser Lake Elementary/Secondary Project: “Bouncey Ballz” (physical & mathematical sciences) Devin & Alex won the Michael Crooks Physics award ($75.00 cash)

Ava Nealis & Mandolyn Nicholas, Grade 5, William Konkin Elementary Project: “Three Beans Three Liquids” (earth & environmental sciences) Benjamin Brochez & Elias Beach, Grade 6, Decker Lakes Elementary Project: “Strength in Numbers” (physical & mathematical sciences) Hailey Matthew, Grade 5, Fort Fraser Elementary Project: “Power in Spuds” (physical & mathematical sciences)

Colby Bergeron & Jeffery Robinson, Grade 4, Francois Lake Elem. Project: “Spring Dynamics” (physical & mathematical Sciences)

BRONZE MEDALS: Level I: Cobie Martens & Shantel Short, Grade 7, Francois Lake Elementary Project: “Root Shoots” (life sciences)

SILVER MEDAL: Level I: Ryann VanTine, Grade 7, Francois Lake Elementary Project: “Purple Passion” (earth & environmental Sciences)

Level II: Erica Moxon & Madison Minger, Grade 6, Francois Lake Elementary Project: “It’s a Moldy World” (biotechnology & pharmaceutical sciences)

Elizabeth Schulz & Noah Nicol, Grade 7, Francois Lake Elementary Project: “Project PFS” (physical & mathematical sciences)

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Level II: Christian Kelemen, Grade 6, Mapes Elementary Project: “Can you make a Perpetual Motion Motor using Magnetic Force?” (automotive science) - Mackenzie Secondary Automotive Innovation award (perpetual trophy), UNBC Active Minds award (1 week of summer camp)

Myers Illés, Grade 4, Francois Lake Elementary Project: “Static Electricity” (physical & mathematical sciences)

Level II: Alea Giesbrecht, Grade 6, Decker Lake Elementary school Project: “pH Levels Across Canada” (earth & environmental sciences)

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Arianna Chmelyk & Alyssa Koenig, Grade 4, Fraser Lake Elementary/Secondary. Project: “Icy Mystery” physical & mathematical sciences)

18 projects advanced from SD #91, and all attended on Saturday, March 10th. Level I is for students in Grades 7 through 12; Level II is for students in Grades 4 through 6. Congratulations everyone!

Angus Brochez, Grade 5, Decker Lake Elementary Project: “Goo-be-bone” (earth & environmental sciences) Best in Category, earth & environmental sciences, Level II

Results of Central Interior Science Exhibition for students from School District #91:

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COMING EVENTS.... Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only.s This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ominecaexpress.com or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. ***

PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....

NEW EVENTS....

CNC and Good Neighbours Committee host Charlene Smilinski helps kids cut the cake at Swing into Spring on Friday at Neighbourhood Space. The place was packed and a barbecue was enjoyed by a lot of Nechako Valley residents. Intergenerational games were held Saturday with a St. Patrick’s Day theme and opening remarks by athlete Colten Loewen.

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Afﬁliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call

567-3107

NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN 1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)

250-567-4960 Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am Cowboy Church

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Last Sunday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Making Jesus known

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

MARCH 21, 2012 PAP CLINIC...DON’T DEPEND ON LUCK TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CERVICAL CANCER BOOK YOUR PAP TEST - OMINECA MEDICAL CLINIC 8 A.M. TO 7 P.M. Evening appointments available. CALL (250) 567-2201 Press O to make an appointment or to get on the SPRING Pap Clinic waiting list.Patients do not need to have a family doctor. *** IDIDALAP4CANCER... Noon to Midnight Friday, June 22, 2012 Vanderhoof, BC. Participate as an individual or build your own team. Proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR IDIDALAP4CANCER...The next General Meeting is March 27th at the Vanderhoof Fire Hall 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! *** ADULT BADMINTON... Thursdays, 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet and indoor running shoes. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908. *** SQUARE DANCING... Starting Thursday, February 23, 7-9 p.m. (Every second Thursday) All ages welcome. First Memorial United Church in Vanderhoof. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times

Eugene Marks (right) from School district 91 thanks council from the District of Vanderhoof, one of their many sponsors giving time and resources toward district 91 Career and Trades programs where students get to sample different kinds of work. Photo by Apryl Veld per week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VHF HOSPICE SOCIETY...What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community then we are looking for you. The Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-for-profit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** VHF STROKE RECOVERY...meet at the Stuart Nechako Manor Activity Room - Mondays 9:30 12:00 noon (except holidays). Any volunteers who would like to come are very welcome. All stroke recovery members in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For more information call Luella at 250-4410086. *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food do-

nations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-5677956. *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. ***

NECHAKO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY... meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON... Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250-567-7574. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY... meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Call 567-9759 Edna. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m. ***

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Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the field in a safe, efficient and capable manner. Qualifications required: Journeyman certification. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers. Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry. Woodland Equipment Inc offers excellent wage compensation, extended health benefits. On-going industry training and year round employment. We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Vernon, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities. Please forward your resume via email to rgilroy@woodland equip.com. No phone calls please.

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HHDI RECRUITING Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

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For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Nechako Region - Fraser Lake The College of New Caledonia is looking to fill the following position:

NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS March 14, 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 851.27m

(2792.88.ft) SLS Discharge: 122.14 m3/s Snow pack accumulation remains near a record level at approximately 170% of long term average for this time of year. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 567-5812

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ﬁeld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr ﬂat rate depending on experience. Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net only to Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.

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FRASER LAKE SAWMILLS is seeking a Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic. The successful applicant will be required to perform repairs and maintenance on a variety of mobile equipment including forklifts and log loaders. This is an hourly position and United Steelworkers benefits and wage rates apply. The successful applicant will be required to work shift work. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume to: Janet Martineau Fraser Lake Sawmills P.O. Box 100 Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Telephone: 250-699-6702 Fax: 250-699-8821 Email: janet.martineau@westfraser.com

3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

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OFFICE ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR CNC Nechako is looking for a sessional instructor to teach in the Essential Office Skills Program in Fraser Lake. Candidates for this position should have a minimum of 2 years senior administrative experience and current knowledge of the local business community. To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/tools/employment Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS 3330 - 22ND AVENUE, PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 1P8 TEL (250) 562-2131 EXT. 5466 FAX (250) 561-5864 EMAIL: RESUMES@CNC.BC.CA

STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2012 until August 31, 2012 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be 8 (eight) hours per day, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.45 per hour. Preferred Qualiﬁcations: • • • • • • •

enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September previous experience relevant to the position required would be an asset competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position valid unrestricted Class 5, BC Driver’s License is desirable an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract the ability to perform physically demanding job duties a current WHMIS certiﬁcate

A complete job description is available on our web site www.sd91.bc.ca. Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be qualiﬁed to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice. Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration Ofﬁce in Vanderhoof or from any district school. Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: hr@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd. is compiling its HIRED EQUIPMENT LIST For the 2012/13 Season Persons or companies with equipment Such as Excavators, Trucks, Backhoes, Loaders, Graders, Rollers or Tractors, which are available for work and wish to be included on the list should contact the Main Ofﬁce located @ 545 Spruce Street - Vanderhoof 567-3114. Registrations will be accepted up to April 30, 2012. Didier Brard, General Manager Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Accounting Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

Senior Buyer The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the mine’s mid tier purchases, tenders and contracts, and will be responsible for the maintenance of Huckleberry Mines’ purchasing policies. Additional responsibilities will be establishing, and maintaining, appropriate inventory levels for all stock items. The successful candidate will report directly to the Accounting Superintendent, and will supervise the Purchasing / Warehousing Department. Applicants require a minimum of five years industrial purchasing experience, with preference given to individuals with an open pit mining background, and have a Purchasing Management Association of Canada certificate or equivalent. Experience with Guardian, Word, and Excel software would be considered an asset. Excellent negotiating, organizational, planning, and computer skills are required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS: • research abilities • people and communications skills • attention to detail and good memory • organizing, planning and prioritizing work • decision making and problem solving skills • administrative and computer skills • technical knowledge of the mining industry • budgeting abilities Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 3 days off. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the recently approved Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

Heavy Duty Mechanics On January 2, 2012 we received approval for the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we will be expanding and modernizing our fleet of haul trucks, loading equipment, drills and support equipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to be part of our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 and 3000 Excavators, Cat support equipment, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support equipment. Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (B.C. ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of MARVIN EDWARD POOLE, Deceased, formerly of Box 905, 403 Victoria Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0 (the “Estate”) Creditors and others having claims against the Estate are hereby notiﬁed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, CLIFFORD IRVING, of Box 965, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before, April 25, 2012 after which date the executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Take notice that Northland Power B.C. Wind Inc. has made application to the Province of British Columbia for an Investigative License, for wind resource data collection purposes, covering unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Cobb Lake, together with District Lots 6454,6453, 6455, 4565, 4564, 4555, 4557, 4558, 4559, 4560, 4562, 4563 and part of District Lots 4561, 4556, 6456, 4548, 4566, 4550, 4551, 4552, 4554, Cariboo District situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Cobb Lake. The ﬁle number assigned to the application is 7409561. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Gordon Humphrey, Land Ofﬁcer, at the Integrated Land Management Bureau, 1044 5th Ave., Prince George, BC V2L 5G4, email: Gordon. Humphrey@gov.bc.ca

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All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law ﬁrm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 8th day of May, 2012 after which date the claims ﬁled may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge. Personal Representative, by: CHRISTOPHER K. WINGHAM, Solicitor

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NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY Request for Proposal for Custodial Cleaning Nechako Valley Community Services Society is accepting proposals from interested parties to supply custodial cleaning services for the following office locations: ● NVCSS Vanderhoof office on W. Victoria Street ● NVCSS Ft St. James Office on 349 Stuart Drive The term in the agreement will be a 3 year contract to April 2015. Interested parties may submit proposals for individual sites or a combination of sites. Please contact Margaret Jex at (250) 567-9205 for an informational package and to arrange a site visit. Proposals will be accepted at both the Vanderhoof and Ft St James offices until April 6, 2012. The lowest proposal received may not necessarily be accepted or awarded. Margaret Jex Executive Assistant Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249 Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1110, 2012 The public is hereby notiﬁed that The Council of the District of Vanderhoof deems it necessary and advisable to amend the zoning of Lots 9 and 10 Sec 9 Plan 1375 at 129 Connaught Street from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial and has given Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1110, 2012 ﬁrst and second reading.

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Nechako best says artist, 94 for her work with farm produce. At some point, Villumsen met a fortune teller who told her she would meet a man whose language she didn’t know. Hilda Villumsen is sitting in a sun“I thought this couldn’t be true beny window, filling out forms to enter cause I learned French, English and her art rugs in the local arts festival German,” the polyglot says, “But then in April. The papers note the festival I met and liked this man who turned out is open to emerging artists. Villumto be Danish.” sen shares some doubt she should be They married but were undecided putting her works under a spotlight, about where to settle. “He wanted to live especially at the age of 94. in Holland, and I wanted to live in Den“Do you think I am too old to be mark ... it’s a beautiful, romantic place.” an emerging artist?” she asks. They also read about Australia and She has crates upon crates of yarn, Canada so they came in winter to a farm just to have enough colours for the in Saskatchewan. Rather, they came to amazing images on the rugs, some of a train station where a farmer was supwhich are renditions of famous art. posed to pick them up. But blizzards If you aren’t aware, Villumsen kept him from coming. Luckily there has been hooking rugs for quite was a kind station master. some time, but says she is one of the “He came to lock up and we were still few people in the area who still do. waiting,” she says, “We were thankful That’s something she would like to he allowed us to stay at his home.” change. They were treated like guests, she “I thought I would enter the fes- Wall hanging hooked by 94-year-old Hilda Villumsen, longtime resident of Vanderhoof. Her marvels, until the farmer came by sled tival because I want other people to works will be on display at the regional arts festival to be held April 23-29 in Vanderhoof. - two weeks later. start hooking,” Villumsen emphaShe said it was cold and they had to sized. still garden by the advice column she used to write for the dress warm for going to bed. EventuAt one time there were dozens of ally they decided to come to B.C. moving to an established people in the valley who practiced rug hooking. The North- local paper. Her accent is a tip off that she came from outside Canada. farm here. Vanderhoof still had wood sidewalks and Prince side Women’s Institute were doing this when Villumsen arIn fact, she was born in one of the most difficult times in George was hours away by dirt road. rived in the area. “We came in the morning and by afternoon we were “I don’t know how they taught me,” she says, however Europe, near the end of WWI, and it’s not a stretch to say she might not have survived, considering her mother contracted plowing,” she recalls. she managed to pick it up. They grew amazing crops and also raised two children, “The first rugs were for returning soldiers (from WWII),” the Spanish flu and pneumonia when she was an infant. But with love from her family, she grew to be a girl with lots one of whom still lives nearby. “I have never felt sorry for Villumsen explained. It is time consuming and can take 125 hours for a proj- of spirit, enjoyed playing with her brothers and getting her being here,” Villumsen says. hands dirty. She shares another prophecy of the Dutch fortune teller, ect, “I grew up as a tomboy ... I liked my sailor outfit with that after age 55 the psychic didn’t see what happens. And “When people hear that, it sometimes scares them off,” the gold buttons like (boys) wore at the time,” she remem- so our emerging artist shares that she thought that’s when she says, shrugging. bers. she was going to die. Hooking a rug also takes good eyesight. Her father was an engineer with the Dutch navy but the “I quit my job, sold the farm in 1972 and moved to five “Looking to put each piece with one small hole in the Scottish burlap,” she says demonstrating, “it’s tight and German intelligence found out in 1942, and a nurse told her acres in town ... and waited to die,” she says. family soldiers were coming to confiscate everything. Well not so much sitting around and waiting, as you sometimes I can’t get the hook in.” “I was bossy and I rounded up our neighbours to help might’ve guessed. She grew vegetables, berries and greenThis isn’t the only craft Villumsen has practiced throughout the years, she has painted, done wood burning and taught move our things,” she says laughing, “My mother got a house tomatoes, she travelled some, and she stayed inchina painting as well. But for now she’s concentrating on cattle truck and hosed out the manure and we loaded our volved with the fall fair and the town arts scene. “I never thought I would live to 94 and be in good health the rugs. Villumsen has been known in the valley as a fabu- furniture in there ... and what we couldn’t fit we put under ... it’s been 35 years and I’m still waiting,” Villumsen lous gardener. The Library’s 75 birthday slide-show featured the floor,” Villumsen says, happy to relive this triumph. Times were tough but her family didn’t go hungry, be- jokes. a photo of her standing in her garden, and people say they cause she walked to a farm every day where she was paid Apryl Veld Omineca Express

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