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Firefighters shut down Highway 16 and evacuated several stores because of a natural gas leak at 7-11 last week Tuesday. The line was punctured by an excavator and the results could have been catastrophic, said Fire Captain Perry Slaney.
A cougar attacked and killed a 500-pound sow pig on a farm in town limits on Buck Flats Road. “I was outside and I heard a commotion up at the pig barn,” said local farm-owner Bibs Dallaire. “I didn’t go down to check because my husband had just bought three new sows and I thought they were just fighting.” That was Sunday night, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., and Dallaire says she went to work Monday, came home and found out that there was a dead sow that looked like something big had killed it. Dallaire says they didn’t want to attract all the neighbourhood dogs so they took the pig remains to a spot in the trees up the
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road, and then called a Conservation Officer. S e r g e a n t Kevin Nixon with Conservation Officer Services, says the officer did a necropsy on the partly-eaten pig shortly after and confirmed that it was a cougar attack. See PIG on Page 2
Natural gas leak closes Highway 16 and evacuates stores By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today
Firefighters shut down Highway 16 and evacuated several stores because of a natural gas leak at 7-11 last week Tuesday. Fire Captain Perry Slaney says an excavator was digging a hole for the new diesel tanks at 7-11 and he punctured the natural gas feeder line to the 7-11 store. “It could be
catastrophic,” Slaney said. “With a spark, we could have had a major explosion. “You never know what’s going to happen or how much gas is coming out there. “We weren’t sure at the time when it happened whether it was the main line or the feeder line. “That’s why we ended up shutting down the Highway
for an hour and evacuating 7-11, Pleasant Valley Restaurant and the surrounding area,” he said. Slaney says they were called in at 3:30 p.m. and when the 11 firefighters arrived on scene they immediately shut down Tweedie Avenue at the crosswalk by 14th Street West. “We just did what you usually do whenever you get a
gas leak: you clear the area, eliminate all the ignition sources, and keep people away,” Slaney said. Slaney says after that there wasn’t much more they could do except wait for Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) to arrive from Smithers and deal with the leak, which was under the ground. He says they decided to shut down the highway because of the small of the
natural gas. “There was no wind yesterday so it was just sitting there, so we shut down the highway just as a precaution. “If gas starts to settle around, the someone can drive along and throw a cigarette out or set off a spark from a backfire or anything like that. “Mostly we just wanted to keep the ignition source away,
because if you do get a spark it’s ‘Boom!’ “Better to be safe than sorry - that’s the way we look at it,” he said. Slaney says that PNG arrived after an hour, determined it was the feeder line and not the main line, and clamped off the leak. “Once we determined it was the feeder line, that’s when we reopened the highway again,” Slaney said.
Slaney says that after that, PNG got a detector and did a few tests to see how far the fumes had spread, and they repaired the line within half an hour. Slaney reminds the public that when they see emergency vehicles, they should not try to come and see what is happening. “When people see emergency vehicles, [they should] stay away. They are there for a reason,” he said.
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PIG from Page 1 Sgt. Nixon says the ground was hard and dry, so there were no tracks, but based on the markings on the pig’s body, they can determine the sharpness of the claws and teeth and distinguish the type of predator. “Cougars have a very distinctive pattern as to how they attack as opposed to bears and wolves. “There was considerable bruising and crushing on the pig’s snout area, signs of a cougar biting down on the snout. “That’s very, very indicative of the cougar kill,” Nixon said. He says they’ve had numerous cougar sightings and the odd, minor incident with cougar in the Houston outskirts over the years. “Cougars do live in that area. We have a healthy deer population and they do tend to be here because of the deer. “People need to be aware that they are around and take the necessary precautions,” he said. Nixon says that smaller children should not be walking through wooded areas by themselves and children walking on roadways should walk in groups and walk with older kids.
He adds that walking with dogs is a good idea because they can often warn a person if an animal is around. “If people do encounter a cougar, the trick is to make your-
a factor in drawing predators like cougars closer into town limits. “People should not be feeding deer in the first place. Certainly that’s going to bring predators into the
self not inviting. “You want to make yourself look as large as possible, picking up a stick and waving your arms is a good idea. Then quietly back away. Don’t run, because you don’t want to trigger anything. You want to discourage them, thinking that you’re not worth it, you’re too much work,” he said. The farm where the recent cougar attack occurred was three kilometres down Buck Flats Road and in town limits. Nixon confirms that people feeding deer, drawing deer into communities, may be
area,” he said. Nixon says it’s not common for a cougar to attack livestock, but the variety of livestock on that particular farm - pigs, sheep and horses, as well as young, small animals like wiener pigs and lambs - could be an attractant to a cougar. “Why this cougar chose to take down a large, 500 pound sow is beyond me,” Nixon said, adding that there is a possibility that the cougar focused on the large one because it was slower moving. “Cougars are very opportunistic. Things like how well-secured the animals are has a
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bearing [on whether a cougar might attack],” he said. Asked if they will trap the cougar, Nixon said no because they don’t have a carcass to use. Nixon says if there is another livestock attack, people should leave the animal carcass as it is and call Conservation services promptly. Nixon says this summer has been a pretty normal year for Conservation Services in this region, from Endako to Kitwanga to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park to the Yukon border. He says that over the summer they had ten cougar sightings and three confirmed cougar attacks on livestock, including a pet killed in Hazleton, a sheep killed by Francois Lake and this incident with the pig. They’ve had 12 reports of wolves that had killed or injured livestock, six sightings of wolves within urban areas, and only two incidents with bears one of a sheep killed in the Smithers area by a grizzly sow and cub, and one of a beef calf killed by a black bear near Perow Loop east of Houston. “Bear calls are down because of the wonderful berry crop in the bushes this year,” he said.
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he recent media frenzy over a hockey player killing a grizzly bear for trophy purposes, taking the head and hide while leaving the carcass, needs to be put somewhat into perspective. Grizzly bears are shot only for trophy purposes. Their meat is, at least for human consumption, generally inedible. For natural scavengers, however, the abandoned carcass is a veritable buffet. You will note that I did not use the word “hunting,” because I believe zipping in and out of coastal estuaries in a boat, looking for grazing grizzlies isn’t so much hunting as it is high-speed cruising for opportunity. Hunting should be ‘fair chase,’ in that you have to work for what you kill, not shooting sitting ducks. Clouding what has become a debacle over this grizzly kill is that a First Nations person claimed the animal was his “friend” and he’d even given it a name. Anyone who claims grizzlies are friendly, and intimate they are almost tame, is out of touch with reality. In fact, what they are doing by supposedly interacting with these wild animals is to habituate them to human contact, and with hunting of them still permissible, makes them extremely vulnerable to human predation. But this isn’t about the niceties or vulnerability of bears so much as it is about hunting ethics. If one is to hunt such an animal, then they should walk to the area as did the bear, risking contact rather than safely shooting them from a boat, or the beach delivered by boat. The same, with another vehicle, can be said of moose hunting in the Cariboo. Thanks to vast tracts of clear-cut, laced with access roads, created by “salvage logging,” moose are being decimated. Huge clear-cuts, where moose like to nibble on new willow and poplar growth, open up sight lines for predators – both wolf and human. Wolves can spot moose calves from literally miles away, find them and execute easy and frequent kills. So it seems can humans, particularly with scope-sighted rifles that allow success from beside a pickup truck a half a mile away. The problem, however, isn’t so much with hunters carrying a permit during hunting season – those kill rates are strictly controlled. The problem is poaching and, as I have recently read, First Nations “sustenance hunters” who are killing bulls, cows and calves year round. Natives are permitted by law to do that – to take as much as they want, as often as they want, no matter the time of year. In the open and accessible vastness that is much of backcountry Cariboo, that liberal hunting is not so sustainable as in the past. Moose populations are only 30 or 40 per cent of what they were a few years ago, and the rapid decline continues. If the government considers banning or restricting trophy hunting of great bears, perhaps they also needs to work with First Nations to ensure there is a sustainable hunting program for moose. Without action soon this animal may be eradicated for generations in central BC. - Mark Rushton, Black Press
Everyone deserves respect Last month an Ontario grandmother received an anonymous letter in the mail from an apparent mother in the neighborhood, who was furious over the “noise polluting whaling” of the woman’s 13-yearold autistic grandson. The writer suggested she “go live in a trailer in the woods with her wild animal kid” and even recommended euthanizing him so they’d all be better off. The hateful letter went viral on the internet and people were appalled by its cruel and heinous content. My friend Chris Smith said she was outraged as well, but not surprised in the least. “Nine out of ten medical professionals don’t know how to deal with mental disabilities,” she said. “How can we expect the general public to understand? Ignorance can sometimes breed extreme cruelty.” She should know.
Her 33-year-old mentally disabled daughter has been ostracized and discriminated against her entire life. Last fall she was assaulted, unprovoked, by a couple of teenagers who thought it would be a good idea to call her disgusting names and spray bear repellent directly into the eyes of her and her caretaker while they sat on a park bench eating a snack. “Because of her mental ability she still thinks she did something wrong and deserved to be attacked,” Chris said. “She’s been self mutilating by digging into her own skin ever since.” And it’s not just young thugs who have been awful. Chris said it’s not unusual for grown adults to stare at her daughter rudely, or completely ignore her like she doesn’t exist. “I even had a doctor suggest that I stop putting so much effort into her and just allow
her to die during one of her seizures,” she said. It’s hard to imagine that such a complete lack of compassion for our fellow humans still exists during these modern times, but, heartbreakingly, it does. Back in the day when institutionalizing people with disabilities was the norm, my grandmother’s friends Donna and Ed rejected the advice of everyone and raised their severely mentally and physically handicapped son in their own home. Growing up surrounded by the love and attention of his parents, Donny was light years ahead of the men that I took care of in a group home while I was in my early twenties. The four men, aged 30-40, living in the home where I worked were all abandoned at birth because of the disabilities they were born with. None of them could speak or
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go to the washroom themselves, or do many of the things that Donny was able to do. It seemed clear to me that they were in far worse condition because they had been hidden away like monsters in an institution for most of their lives. “Things are much better than they used to be,” Chris said in regard to the way our society treats the disabled now. “But for the people out there who are still mean and intolerant, they need to know that this could happen to anyone, anytime. One day they could be perfectly fine, but the next they could have an accident and be severely handicapped for the rest of their lives too.” Another one of my close friends explained how his disabled son had become his teacher and motivator, humanizing and humbling him in ways he never imagined. He also pointed out that some people are afraid
On a brighter note Lori Welbourne of these special individuals, but shouldn’t be. “Mentally handicapped people are rarely criminals, bigots, deadbeats or any other character type that plague the general population,” he said. “They can be childlike, frustrated, difficult and obsessive-compulsive, but it’s almost always an honest expression of their true self.” If we keep that in mind when dealing with a mentally disabled person, it should be much easier to connect with them. Vulnerable and innocent, they are worthy of our best.
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Cities in revolt over new recycling costs By Jeff Nagel Black Press
Cities across B.C. are crying foul over the rollout of a new recycling agency that the provincial government has put in charge of blue box pick up. Metro Vancouver mayors want B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak to intervene to keep their curbside recycling programs from being thrown into chaos from the changes coming next year. Multi-Material B.C. (MMBC), an industry stewardship group made up of major retailers and producers, is set to take
responsibility for collecting and recycling packaging of all sorts by next May as a result of new provincial regulations. It has promised to let interested municipalities continue to run their own recycling operations by acting as contractor, if that’s what they prefer. But the cities say MMBC prices are far too low to cover their costs and other terms are also unreasonable, starting with a takeit-or-leave-it signing deadline of Sept. 16. “I’ve never seen a contract come through as one-sided as what they’ve done with this,” Burnaby Mayor
Derek Corrigan said. “The idea you’re going to come in and replace our programs and take over recycling is out of line – most municipalities are really concerned about that.” Cities fear they’ll lose money if they continue providing the service their residents expect under the pricing structure MMBC has offered for recyclables. They can opt out of a contract and MMBC will contract recycling pick up as it sees fit, but mayors fear that will reduce service levels, with public anger aimed at city hall. With those choices
unappealing, many cities are expected to instead pick a third option for now that lets them keep running the blue box recycling system without compensation from MMBC. Keeping the status quo is less than ideal, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said, because the industries responsible, not cities, are supposed to pay the costs to collect and recycle packaging under the government’s plan. Effectively, their residents will pay twice – once on their property taxes and again at stores because retailers will build their costs of supporting MMBC into prices.
Both mayors predict many cities will reject the current deal and demand action from BC government ministers at this week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. Prince George has already refused MMBC’s contract offer, as has Coquitlam, where Mayor Richard Stewart warned in a letter to Polak that “Coquitlam council is gravely concerned that no reputable collector would concede to these conditions and this would inevitably lead to an unacceptable degradation of the existing quality of service.”
One objection is MMBC’s requirement that loads of recyclables contain no more than three per cent contamination of other materials. Several cities say their blue box pick up runs above that level of contamination, meaning MMBC can hit them with heavy fines of $5,000 per truckload. Port Coquitlam estimated that could add up to $3 million per year in their city, although MMBC says fines will be capped at 24 per year, or $120,000. MMBC managing director Allen Langdon rejects claims the proposed contracts
short-change cities on collection costs, adding programs in 23 cities were reviewed to determine fair pricing. “We think those costs, based on our research, provide for compensation for an efficient and effective system,” Langdon said. He said cities that don’t like how the system unfolds can terminate their contracts without penalty on six months notice, or opt for dispute resolution. Langdon also defended the short notice for cities to sign up, saying timelines are tight to line up collectors and processors for a May 19 launch.
Newspapers balk at MMBC plan, eye own system By Jeff Nagel Black Press
Not just cities are resisting the new packaging recycling system coming to BC. The print newspaper industry – which is supposed to be part of the expanded blue box system – is also at odds with MultiMaterial B.C. after a falling out last year over how they would share costs for collecting old newspapers and flyers. Newspapers Canada president
John Hinds said the newspaper firms originally intended to make their contribution through in-kind advertising. But he said MMBC has since demanded they pay 75 per cent in cash – potentially costing $6 million a year from the print newspaper industry, which has already reduced staff to cut costs in the current economic environment. Newspapers Canada represents the three main publishing groups – community newspaper publishers
Black Press (owner of this newspaper) and Glacier Media, as well as Postmedia, owner of the Vancouver Sun and The Province. Hinds said the entire industry pulled out of MMBC last year and is re-evaluating its options, which could include having newspaper carriers take back newsprint for recycling, or hiring other contractors to create a new collection or depot system. “Our real option is to do our own system,” Hinds said. “We have a very sophisticated one-
way delivery system that nearly goes to every house in B.C.” He said MMBC has sought to shift costs to newspaper firms because it’s “very much biased” in favour of huge retailers like Walmart and Loblaw and other multinational producers of packaged goods that are solely interested in minimizing their outlay, not best environmental practices for B.C. Hinds said newspaper publishing representatives continue talks
with MMBC while lobbying the province. A splintering of the system with newspaper firms trying to retrieve newsprint could have wider implications, because newspaper is among the more profitable materials to recycle, unlike some other packaging materials. The estimated cost of MMBC’s system is $110 million but Hinds warns that could run higher, especially if it leads to inefficient parallel systems being run by MMBC, some cities and perhaps
newspaper groups. “The sad part about this is you’re going to recreate a whole new system,” Hinds said. “You’re going to dismantle a system that works. You’re not going to save the taxpayer any money. And you’re going to spend $100 million in industry money that’s going to be taken out of the pockets of consumers. And at the end of the day, you’re not going to move the marker one bit on environmental goals.” Environment
Minister Mary Polak said she’s watching to see how talks unfold between MMBC, cities and publishers. “We have to recognize that some of this is a negotiation,” Polak said. “We’re not blind to the concerns that are being expressed. We’ve heard them and we’re certainly urging MMBC to work with those parties to try to address the concerns they have.” MMBC aims to raise overall recycling rates in B.C. from 53 per cent to 75 per cent.
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Granisle recently hosted a grand opening for their newly finished Granisle Memorial Park. Granisle Mayor Linda McGuire says it was a great event and lots of people came out to enjoy the event, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The park, located at the entry into Granisle on Highway 118, was funded primarily by a $400,000 provincial “Towns for Tomorrow” grant. It was built starting in the spring of 2011 and finished this August. “A project this massive in a community of our size does not come to fruition without the assistance, guidance and perseverance of many,” said Mayor McGuire in her opening speech. “But, at the end the day, here before you is a result of that effort, and what a fantastic outcome!” “SPM Contracting, you have done yourself proud,” she said. McGuire thanked
path contractors, Marathon, B.C. Hydro who supplied the flowers and shrubs, Park Designer Tanya Margerm, village office staff and the public works department who were involved in the park work on a daily, on-going basis. McGuire recognized the following for their contributions and involvement in getting the park for Granisle: The Ministry of Community, Sport and Culture for the “Towns for Tomorrow” grant funding, local MLA John Rustad, the Ministry of Highways for permitted use of the right of way, Northern Development Initiative for funding for the gazebo, Federal Funding Gas Tax, B.C. Hydro for donated shrubs and flowers, Lakes District Maintenance in Burns Lake, and the Tire Stewardship Program for donating the recycled rubber for the path. McGuire invites guests to enjoy the new Granisle park and asks everyone to watch and listen for upcoming events, entertainment and music to be hosted in the covered gazebo.
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The Houston “Love by the Bowl” soup kitchen is reopening on 11th Street. Love by the Bowl served soup and housed a craft group from October 2011 until this past May, when the 9th Street building they were operating from sold. Organizer Bobbi Edmunds says the green house on 11th Street was bought by private investors on July 31 and will be leased to “Love by the Bowl.” She said they will run a variety of programs out of the
building, including a Tuesday craft and quilters group and drop in, a Wednesday soup kitchen, and a Thursday Moms and tots group. A ministry of the Houston Fellowship Baptist Church, “Love by the Bowl” soup kitchen was serving lunch once a week to over 80 people last fall. Edmunds says they plan to have two sittings when they open again, with a ticket system to let people know which sitting to attend. She says that building relationships with the soup kitchen guests is really important to them, and hav-
ing two sittings with smaller groups will make it easier to connect with people. Besides the Wednesday soup kitchen, Love by the Bowl will also run a Tuesday quilting and crafting group and drop in and a Thursday Moms and tots group and drop in. But before any of that happens, the building will be completely renovated inside and out, Edmunds said. They will remove the old fence, do some landscaping, build a new front deck with room for tables and a long wheelchair ramp, and put new siding on
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Left: Bill and Louise Sullivan, son John and granddaugther Heidi cut the cake in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Sullivan Motor Products. Bill is the business owner, Louise works in Administration, John is a Manager and Sales Representative and missing from the photo is General Sales Manager Murray Sullivan, another son of Bill and Louise. Right: Andy and Sandra Meints take their grandchildren Dylan and Addison out for barbecue, balloons and cake at the Sullivan’s celebration event last Saturday.
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Comedian from Houston stands up for a show at the Houston Library on October 3. Having released his first CD last week Tuesday, Comedian Brian Majore, says his Houston show will present new material along with a few favourites from the CD. Majore says he and his friend and fel-
low comedian Chris Gaskin recorded and released their CDs together and will both be performing in the Houston show Oct. 3. Asked how it felt to release his first CD, Majore said it’s a great relief. “I’ve recorded this material, now I can stop performing it,” he said, adding that he’s been doing shows off and on for ten years and he is ready to bring
out some new material. “I’ve been writing new material, and I’m excited about that,” he said. Majore says he hopes to release his second CD within the next few years and that is what he is most excited about. He adds that he is also glad to have his CD recorded so that he can hand it out to First Nations bands and organizations and get his name out there more and get more shows. Majore says he has
www.houston-today.com travelled to Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton, Regina and all over B.C. and Alberta, and is eager for more opportunities. He and Gaskin performed at a Figure Skating Club fund raiser in Houston last year to an over 200-person crowd, Majore said. He and Gaskin have worked together and done shows together quite a lot, Majore said. “We have different styles. He’s a lot more energetic; I’m a lot
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At 4 p.m. Sept. 5, police got a report of a bear approaching some youth who were swimming near the east overpass. RCMP Cpl. Geary says police went and did not see the bear, but warned the youth,
who decided to stay in the area. *** Police got a report of cattle on Highway 16 near Knockholt Loop Road in the foggy morning at 8:20 a.m. Sept. 6. Cpl. Geary says that the cattle had already moved to the side of the road when
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person she allegedly cut off. There was no collision or offence committed. *** Police got a report of a disturbance on Nadina Way at 3:20 a.m. Sept. 8. Cpl. Geary says a group of males were yelling and making noise, and police attended and confirmed there was a confrontation between two groups of males, but no violence. Police told the groups to disperse, they did and no further problems were reported. *** At 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8, police got a report of a fallen tree on
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the power lines near Benson Avenue, which caused a power outage to a large portion of Houston. Cpl. Geary says police attended and conducted traffic until B.C. Hydro dealt with the issue. Cpl. Geary reminds the public that when traffic lights are out of operation, the intersection becomes a four-way stop. *** At 9:50 p.m. Sept. 10, police got a report of three adult females drinking behind the Co-op gas bar. Cpl. Geary says one female was arrested for breaching probation conditions, released on conditions to face breach charges in Houston court Nov. 4. *** Police got a report of a female having difficulty breathing near Hungerford Drive at 8:15 p.m. Sept. 10. Cpl. Geary says police called the ambulance who took her to the Smithers hospital for treatment. Police found that the medical condition may be connected to a domestic assault and the case is still under investigation, Cpl. Geary said. *** At 3 a.m. Sept. 11, police got a report of a male laying in the parking lot of the medical clinic. Cpl. Geary says the male was treated my ambulance for minor cuts on his hands and had two bags of beer cans with him. Police arrested the male for being drunk in public as he was unable to care for himself, and released him when sober, said Cpl. Geary.
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Hydro rates going up, not 26% By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Energy Minister Bill Bennett has denied reports that BC Hydro rates are poised to go up more than 26 per cent in the next two years. Bennett was peppered with questions Wednesday after one of BC Hydro’s unions released an internal BC Hydro document suggesting a 19 per cent rate increase next year and another six per cent the following year. The compounding effect would produce an increase of 26.4 per cent over two years. Bennett said the document was prepared for a ministry committee working with BC Hydro on electricity rates, and has been revised three times since the leaked version was created in August. He said the committee has found ways to reduce the rate increases needed to cover extensive construction and other
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Houston & District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Luncheon Sept. 19, 2013 - 12:00 noon at Lee’s Garden Restaurant. Guest Speaker is Carol Morrison, Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada in Prince George. For more info call the Chamber at 250-845-7640.
Tuesdays & Fridays. Come try ringette free during well as children of all ages. Come and check it out! the first week of ice (Oct 1-4) contact ande2284@ The Houston Retirement Housing Society is asking telus.net for more info. interested parties to provide their names for future Houston Community Services Babysitting Course vacancies at our Pleasant Valley Village apartments. Sept. 25 - Nov. 6. Meetings are every Wed. from Please call Barbara @250-845-3356. 6:30 to 8:30 pm and the course is open to ages 11 Houston Mud Drags - Houston Airport, Sat. Sept. and over. To register, please call: 250-845-3484. 21. Competitions include both truck and ATV Girl Guide SPARKS/BROWNIES: Are you are classes. interested in having your daughter involved this Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Tues. Annual Helen Sullivan Memorial Fun Run/Walk. year in Sparks (Kindergarten/Gr 1) or Brownies of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every Thurs. Sept. 21 - 10:00am, @ Houston Seniors Activity (Gr 2/3) in Houston? Please call Jackie 250-844- at 7:30pm. Centre. All proceeds go to the Houston Retirement 1113 or Robi 250-847-9263 for further info. Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? TopHousing Society. Pledge sheets can be picked up The Houston Legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd ley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No n 2007 to Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General at the Houston Chamber of CommerceJuly Monday experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250Friday 9-4. Newspapers Meeting. 696-3348 or come to a fire practice: Thurs. @ 1930 Houston Public Library - Used Book Sale: Sept. 19 Houston Secondary School - webpage: http:// hrs (7:30pm) Pantone 287 to 21 Blue at the Library during operating hours. Lego hssweb.sd54.bc.ca Club: Sept. Pantone 356 Green24 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Children ages 6 and Harvest up can join us to play, build and create. Mark Houston Dart League is Sat. evenings at 7:30pm. Pantone 139 Zagwyn: Sept 26 from 12 pm to 6 pm. Mark will be at upstairs at the Houston Curling Club. Blind doubles the Houston Public Library taking Passport Photos. For games. Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd more info on the above events call 250-845-2256. Seniors Bingo is every Tues. at 7:00pm at and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1:00pm in the SeRingette Registration: forms available at Cottonwood Manor. Entry is $1. Come out & enjoy niors Centre. Emberson Plumbing & Heating Ltd. or request a fun prize filled evening. Lots of prizes! Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire a form by email emberly1@telus.net. Open to Houston Community Services is open Mon. thru practices every Tues., 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. ages 4-18, four tournaments a year (Terrace, Fri. from 9:00am to 4:00pm We have clothing to Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., Logoice Filetimes are give away. Baby clothing; women’s and mens as Prince George, Quesnel Colour & Houston), 11:00am Bible study is Thurs. at 7:00pm.
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H o u s t o n Luckies tryouts are September 28 and 29. Luckies Vice President Stephen Wiens says they hope to see some young local players hit the ice with the Luckies and tryout. L u c k i e s President Shane Brienen says they don’t know who will coach Luckies this year but a meeting is planned to decide on a coach next week. The Luckies season will fire off with a string of home games, starting with a game against Smithers Steelheads Oct. 5, said Wiens. After that they’ll play at home against Williams Lake, Lac La Hache and Prince Rupert. The Central Interior Hockey League has dropped to eight teams this
The season launches with a string of home games, starting Oct. 5 against the Steelheads. year, with no teams from Hazelton or Vanderhoof, Weins said. Brienen says he thinks this will be a good year for the Luckies. “In the last couple of years, Luckies have played well and kept games pretty tight, and I think this is the year they will step up,” he said.
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Conservation Officers patrolled Babine Lake seven days a week during the recent sockeye fishing ban. Federal Fisheries Officer Wade Larson says they did get reports of people fishing for sockeye. “We have some investigations we’re following up on right now. We don’t have any numbers yet, but overall it’s not a huge amount,” he said. Larson says there are two different processes of enforcement depending whether it’s sport fishing or First Nations food fishing. If they came across a boat that was sport fishing on Babine Lake, and it was determined that they were fishing for sockeye, they would likely be charged and issued a federal ticket ranging from $100 to $300, depending on whether they have fish in their possession and how many, Larson said. Then anything used in the commission of the offence would be seized as evidence, which could include anything from fishing gear to a catch to, depending on the severity of the file, a boat, said Larson. He adds that what happens with the evidence is up to the courts but usually all
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over to the food bank or to a local First Nation in the area who can use it for food, Larson said. The process for a First Nation food fisher is much the same, except that they cannot issue the offender a ticket; instead it goes straight to court, Larson said. Larson says patrols were ongoing until September 15 because the closure for sport fishing was in effect until then. Asked if there has been general compliance to the fishing ban, Larson says there was. “Everybody has very understanding of the closure and the need for conservation and overall it’s been good compliance,” he said.
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AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package
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Reporting to the Mine Operations Superintendent, the Mine Mobile Equipment Trainer will be responsible for the training, follow-up and record keeping for mining equipment operators. The focus will be Operational Excellence, ensuring the skills of the workforce meet and exceed the industry and manufacturer best practice. Building and maintaining productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders will be required and critical to the success of this role. Skills / Experience: • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment • 5-10 years experience • Able to assess the following machinery/equipment: Cat end dumps, grader, drills, dozers, BE drills and shovels and other ancillary equipment • Proven competency in training and assessment to Canadian Mining Standards Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hours per day. The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area. This position offers a competitive salary & benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. Please apply with your resume to www.mtmilligan.com/careers We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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THERE’S A Critical demand for qualified Medical Transcriptionists in Canada. Enroll today with CanScribe and be working from home in one year. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com
Help Wanted ACCENTUS IS hiring experienced Medical Transcriptionists to work from home. Candidates must have 1 year of acute care experience. Apply today! Send resume to: hr@accentus.ca An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.
• GENERAL HELPERS • CAMP ATTENDANTS • JANITORS North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home. Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering company in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos. Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550 LAKEVIEW DENTAL Centre. Energetic, motivated F/T Hygienist required. Knowledge of the Cleardent Program an asset. Hours are Monday to Thursday. Please send resume to Lakeview Dental Centre, Box 310, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 or fax to (250) 692-4251 or email to drboss@telus.net MILLWRIGHT - Fast paced lumber remanufacturing plant in Penticton has f/t opening. Inter provincial Journeyman Millwright with machining, welding and fabrication experience. Experience with European reman machinery, moulder’s, radio frequency press, angle line and transfer desks desirable. Duties include maintenance, troubleshooting, installing machinery. Team player, able to work unsupervised. $25.89/hr. USWA contract. Benefits. Apply by e-mail gfp@gfp.bc.ca or by fax to (250)493-8130.
SURESPAN STRUCTURES requires Welder/Fabricator. Requirements: Welder Level “C” or 1st year fabrication minimum. Forklift and crane operators experience. Knowledge of how to interpret engineering drawings. CWB ticket an asset. Understand & apply basic mathematical skills. Preemployment drug screen may be required. Mail resume to 3721 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6P2, fax: 250-7468011 or email: shelly@surespanstructures.com
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Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for full time position in Smithers, B.C. Salary commensurate with experience. New grads start at $19/hr. 250-847-9898, 250847-4934, bpipars@telus.net
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Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC.
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$500 + INSTANT LOANS / 3 months to pay back / No credit check / Apply online or by phone / Bc-Loans.com / 1855-720-0096 DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 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.
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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale 8 FOOT pickup canopy. Good shape. $250. Call Bob at (250) 696-3477.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft
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Please fax resume to Amanda at 250-845-7608 or email amanda@bvhome.ca
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Houston Link to Learning (HLL) is looking for a
Pets GERMAN Shepherd Puppies For Your Consideration. Evans Training Centre and Blacklion Kennels, produce dogs with powerful, athletic bodies with sound, stable minds. No hype - Just good dogs honestly presented. Find us @ www.blacklionkennels.ca Inquiries invited and appreciated. Ask about our Purchase – to - Train bonus.
Career Opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and benefit program! READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:
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or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR THE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
The position is part time, temporary, 10 hours per week. Full job description and details can be picked up at the front desk of the Northwest Community College or by emailing manager@houstonlinktolearning.ca. For further information contact Marian Ells at Houston Link to Learning 250-845-2727. Deadline for applications is September 30th 2013 at 4:00pm.
Grand Forks Division IMMEDIATE OPENING Certified Planer Technician/Millwright International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. Grand Forks is the heart of the Boundary Country nestled in the Southern Interior of Beautiful BC, minutes from the US Border. For more information about Grand Forks, visit the website www.city.grandforks.bc.ca. Reporting to the Planer Superintendent, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all associated planer mill equipment. You will be a highly motivated team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record on safety. The successful candidate must have recognized Planer Technician or Millwright certification with a minimum 2 years of Planer Mill maintenance experience. Excellent wage and benefit package as applicable in the United Steelworkers Local 1-423. All successful applicants will be screened. Interested applicants should forward a resume by October 11, 2013 to: Allan Jmayoff, Interfor, Box 39, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 Fax: 250-443-2434 email: Allan Jmayoff at allan.jmayoff@interfor.com. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heavy Duty Machinery
1987 Omega P&H Crane 50 ton crane, for sale “where is, as is”
Asking . . .
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Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment.
“Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.”
SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Powell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Friday TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, publisher@prpeak.com. Closing date: October 4, 2013.
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Complete Ranch Equipment Dispersal And Outside Consignments Saturday, Sept 28,2013 – 10 am Junction Hwy 16 and Johnson Road, 14 kms West of Smithers. Dispersal List: Tractors: MF 6290 120 HP 4WD w ALO Loader & bale squeeze, JD 2950 – 85 HP 4WD w Loader, Fendt 275S 4WD w loader, NH 555 Skidsteer, Komatsu 65D Dozer Trucks/Trailers: 1985 Freightliner, 1986 Ford Dump Truck, 1984 Ford F250 Diesel, Chamberlain Cattle Liner, Doepker 48’ Drop deck, 18’ Falcon Car hauler Haying Equipment: 13’ Hesston Hydra-Swing Mower Cond., Hesston 845 round Baler, Kverneland Wrapper, Hesston SD Rake, Horst 12 Ton Bale Wagon Tillage Equipment: MF 620 Disc, Kverneland 5 bott Rollover Plow, Degelman Rock Picker, Melroe Drill, Brillion Seeder 12’, Vicon Fertilizer Spreader 1 ton, Harrows, NH Manure Spreader tandem Misc: Highliner Feed Processor, JD Silage Wagon\46’ Grain Auger, Relay Auger, JD Bush hog, Jiffy Grain Feeder, Water trailer, 13’ Clearing blade, Miller Welder, Misc Tools, Antiques Outside Consignments: NH 849 Chain Baler, Gehl High Dump 10’, 10’ Breaking Disc, Antique JD MM Square Baler, 2 Bott Plow, 46’ Grain Auger on wheels, 6’ Cultivator, 6\ Finishing Disc, Howard Rotovator Mainline Irrigation Equipment, Plus More misc Sale Managers McClary Stockyards Ltd. Abbotsford, BC (604) 864-2381 Local Rep Charlie McClary (250) 877-1770 For pictures: www.charliemcclary.com
Lunch available at sale by local 4H
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For Sale By Owner
For Sale By Owner
3383 Gillespie Road
END OF THE RAINBOW! • • • • • • • • •
Just move in to this completely renovated home. Very bright, clean & freshly painted. Lots of cabinets in the modern kitchen. Formal dining room. Patio doors out to back deck and a mountain view! 1 ½ baths, 3 bedrooms upstairs. Outside basement entry, fenced yard, storage shed, paved drive. Basement recently updated- new flooring and paint. Windows, siding and furnace all replaced. Spacious family room, storage, laundry and den in basement.
169,900
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• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on large corner lot. • Excellent location, easy walking distance to two schools. • Huge deck, lots of windows with a beautiful view. • Full walkout basement, with pellet stove in rec room. • Attached garage and carport. • Beautiful yard with flower beds, garden and greenhouse.
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Happy 19th Birthday Tyson!
Burns Lake Lakeshore Property for sale Pioneer Way
$172,900. To view, call (250) 845-7745 LOOKING TO BUY A HOUSE WITH THE UP-GRADES DONE, READY TO MOVE IN... WELL WE HAVE THE HOUSE FOR YOU!
• 1.37 Acres; 200 ft of lakeshore x 577 ft. • The last lakeshore property in Burns Lake with city water and sewerage. • Build your own home to your own specification. • Beautiful views of Lake and hills. • Could be subdivided into 2 or 3 good sized plots.
Love Mom, Dad, and Taylor
LOOK NO FARTHER! • 3 bedroom, 1680 sq. ft. rancher on 5.62 acres minutes from town. • Awesome 24’x24’ detached garage/shop, 21’x48’ RV storage, 20’6x49’ storage building plus another smaller shed/work shop. • Tons of parking, outside wood boiler that heats the house and garage. • Major updates to the house including roof, siding, windows, a large addition and sundeck. Drilled well. • 10 foot ceiling in bright spacious living room, office and hobby room. • Huge country kitchen. All appliances included. Call Lia to view!
Real Estate
Real Estate
269,000
$
TOPLEY
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Terrace Chrysler
has an immediate opening for an
94,900
The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience®
Lia Long 250-845-1147
Re/Max Houston
2436 Poulton Ave., Houston, BC e-mail: remaxhou@telus.net Locally owned and operated
Call 250-845-7325 www.realtor.ca
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4 door sedan, very clean, low mileage.
Ask . . .
$7,800
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100% Financing available O.A.C.
Transportation
Boats Return all your empty a 17 drink ft. containers Alum. to Canoe Return-It Depot “Spring Bok” andvery they’ll be recycled into stable, perfect for family other important products.
/ hunting canoe. $500. Find locations at Call (250) 692-2372 encorp.ca/locations
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Equipment for Sale
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2006 Chevrolet Impala
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45,000
Located in the small town of Topley. 3 bedrooms, laminate on main, oak cabinets. Door off dining room to sundeck. Outside basement entry, woodstove, electric baseboard heat. Beautifully treed yard and detached studio.
Recreational
District of Houston
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Any reasonable offer considered. (250) 692-0253 evenings and weekends
THE PALMS RV Resort www.yumapalmsrvresort.com Rated top 2% in America. 6-54-3 monthly specials. Starting at $637.50 month. (plus Tax/Elec.) Toll Free: 1-855PALMS-RV (1-855-725-6778)
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4 bedroom rancher on a large lot in Topley. New metal roof. Home is in need of repairs. 10x10 Storage shed, greenhouse. Open floor plan. Drilled well All appliances included. Woodstove does not meet EPA standards. Could be a great rental or affordable first home!
NICE FAMILY HOME!
Cars - Domestic
250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434
A BARGAIN FOR DO-IT YOURSELF BUYERS! • • • • • •
MUST SELL
Cars - Domestic Four bedroom 2 bathroom house located close to elementary and high school. Numerous upgrades include kitchen, bathrooms, windows, and vinyl siding over two inches of blue Styrofoam insulation. Attached garage. Fenced back yard has plenty of play room. Large outside shed. Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Deep Freeze, and built in vacuum included. $172,900. For appointment to view 1- 250-845-2613
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AUTOMOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN This is a full time permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits have excellent customer retention, strong service consultants and an excellent management team. Chrysler training is preferred but not necessary. Completion of high school and college/CEGEP/ vocational or technical training is a requirement. Please apply in person or email resume and drivers abstract to: Chris Gair, Fixed Operations Manager cgair@terraceautomall.com www.terraceautomall.com
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The District of Houston has the following equipment for sale: 1992 CAT Loader Backhoe 416 Series II 8195 hours 4 wheel drive Dig bucket, clean up bucket Upset Price $15,000 1984 Ford Vactor Diesel Single Axle 94645 km Upset Price $10,000
Interested persons are asked to submit sealed bids in an envelope marked either “Backhoe” or “Vactor” with your name, mailing address, telephone number and bid to: District of Houston PO Box 370 3367 – 12th Street Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 before 4:00 pm on Friday, September 20, 2013 (local time). The successful bidder will be responsible to arrange pickup or delivery of the item. Equipment will be sold as is/where is. If it happens that two identical bids are received for the same piece of equipment, the successful bidder will be chosen by lot. If you have any questions, please direct all inquiries to: Colleen Ettinger @ 250-845-4205
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St. Anthony’s Parish Silent Auction & Garden Party
Top left: Sisters Hailey and Kaydence, and sisters Alyvia and Marisa enjoy the summery games and face painting at St. Anthony’s Garden Party last week Sunday. Top: right: Ten-year-old Mary tries her hand at Crazy Golf, one of the many games at the Garden Party.
Thank you!
A heartfelt thank you from St. Anthony’s Parish for the over whelming success of our Silent Auction and Garden Party held on Sunday, September 8th, 2013. This thank you goes out to the following businesses and personal donations received from both Houston and Smithers for the Silent Auction and Game Table prizes plus the food and beverages we enjoyed eating! Houston Businesses: John Himech Logging Ltd. Groot Bros Contracting Ltd. Kal Tire D&M Industries Nadina Truck Service Ltd. Stardust Transport Ltd. B.V. Building Centre Ltd. Houston Co-op All West Glass Napa Auto Parts Shannon Clarke Accounting Sullivan Motor Products Monster Industries Canfor Mills Ltd. Westland Helicopters All Out Fire Extinguishers Pleasant Valley Plaza It Works - Lynn Morgan Finning Tractor Canada Blastpro Const. Ltd. Royal Bank (RBC) 1st Choice Fashions B.V. Credit Union A&W Houston Today Newspaper Happy Jacks Pleasant Valley Restaurant Pharmasave Brewstirs Cafe Houston Food Market Mikes Audio Video Houston Barber Shop Angel Flowers
Middle left: Three-year-old Haylo fires a beanbag straight into the hole, winning a prize ticket at the Beanbag Toss. Middle right: HSS teacher Donna Stanyer transforms six-year-old Leyton into a smoky-gray kitty cat. Above: Noreen Scott, Grace Hodge and Molly Luszcz visit together in the shade during the sunny Sunday afternoon Garden Party last week Sunday.
Home Hardware Houston Pizza Factory The Razor’s Edge The Elements Lee’s Garden Emberson Plumbing & Heating VYBZ Hair Care and Day Spa Willowgrove Golf & Country Club Heads to Tails Avon Tupperware Plus help from our own Parish Members For Our Advertisements: The Peak (community calendar) Houston Today A&W Sign Pleasant Valley Express Houston & District Chamber of Commerce For Our Food: BV Wholesale Safeway Extra Foods Westons Pepsi Coke, Cola 7-11 Super Valu #28 For our Music: Glen Farrell For our Parking: God Bless the Pentecostal Church
For all those who Mall sat and those who worked so hard in getting everything ready on Saturday for the Garden Party on Sunday and to Eric and Dawn Bishop who did a little bit of everything, working tirelessly on this event to make it happen. Again, a Million “thank you’s” it wouldn’t have been such a success without all of your support and in so doing a donation will be made to the Houston Food Bank and Soup Kitchen.
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