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Recycling gives youth opportunity
Bottle Depot now accepting electronics
Rebecca Watson Omineca Express
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RECYCLE: Nechako Valley Secondary School Bottle Depot manager Don Sukkau stands in front of the recycling facility that now accepts electronics including computers, printers, non-cellular phones, and electric instruments to name a few. A full list of acceptable electronics can be viewed at return-it.ca/electronics.
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Some technological changes have been made to the NVSS bottle depot in Vanderhoof. The recycling hub now accepts electronics, among other things, which is a huge step in the right direction, Ken Young said, principal at Nechako Valley Secondary School. “As a community member it’s huge because until now our electronics were hauled away. This now helps to ensure the bottle depot is more then just bottles and will create more funding flow into the school for our sports and academic programs,” Mr. Young said. Since mid December 2014 the bottle depot on Bute Ave has accepted televisions, laptops, printers, electronic toys, electric instruments, non-cellular phones and medical monitoring devices to name a few. The service will continue to accept all recyclable plastic and glass bottles/containers along with paint and juice boxes. A full list of items accepted can be viewed at return-it.ca/electronics. Everything recycled at the NVSS bottle depot is shipped to Encorp, a not-for-profit stewardship corporation. Although they have accepted electronics for a few years, there was simple no room at the depot and there still isn’t, Don Sukkau said, bottle depot manager of six years. “Encorp is now allowing us to ship the electronics in mega bags that we leave outside. This way we don’t need as much room to store them before we ship them,” Mr. Sukkau said. (Residents are reminded not to put electronics directly in the bag but to bring them inside to the manager first so he can assert they are acceptable electronics.) When any electronic is bought an eco fee is paid at time of purchase. Although residents will not be compensated for recycling them with the depot, NVSS will receive a reimbursement measured by weight. Continued on page 2
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continued from front “Over the years there has been a lot of different teams and individuals supported through this,” Mr. Young said. “Our costs in the north are so much higher than say in the lower main land and in order to combat that we need to be creative. We’re one of the only schools in the province to have a bottle depot.” On a more curdled note, the NVSS bottle depot no longer accepts milk cartons. This is because the Dairy Council of British Columbia was paying Encorp to recycle milk containers but a new organization called Multi Materials BC has taken over packaged material including Styrofoam and milk containers. “If we were to take on milk containers we would have to take on all packaging materials and we not only don’t have the room for that we don’t have a contract with Multi Materials,” Mr. Sukkau said. “The fee they pay for recycling packaged materials may be feasible in a big city where large volumes are going out but it’s not in a small town. Even if we rented a bigger place we wouldn’t get our money back.” The transfer station in Vanderhoof does however accept milk containers in with the household plastic.
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Express New positions sought for museum The District of Vanderhoof hopes to attract tourists and locals to the site Rebecca Watson Omineca Express
Improvements to the Vanderhoof historic site will come again this spring by means of new positions meant to liven-up the tourist spot. The District of Vanderhoof is looking to hire a community museum curator along with student heritage interpreters. “Last year we did renovations to get the buildings up to code and improve the site grounds. This year were taking it up a level by having someone there who’s educated in the field,” Tom Clement said, director of community development. At the Jan. 26 council meeting, Vanderhoof council authorized an application to Young Canada Works for a 26-week program from May-Sept that is approved will cover $9,200 towards a curator position. As part of the conditions, the DOV will have to pay another $9,200 as well as hire someone who has graduated in a related field - history, geography, anthropology. The candidate could be furthering their studies the following year to gain a masters degree or seeking for full-time employment. A challenge with the curaPhoto by Rebecca Watson tor position is they must have a supervisor, which is why the DOV MUSEUM: A partnership between the District of Vanderhoof, Nechako Valley Historical Society and Community Arts Council will bring some changes to the Vanderhoof Museum site this spring. is applying for the funds, not the Historic Society. without the funding but if we don’t get it we may “The person will actually work for me,” Mr. only hire two,” Mr. Clement said. Clement said. “We want them to work with us The interpreter positions will be filled by on setting up displays, working with the Historic students heading back to school the following year Society on events and on supervising the student who will work as ambassadors doing local tourism interpreters.” initiatives. Vanderhoof council also authorized an applicaA partnership between the Nechako Valley HisPursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, tion to Canada Summer Jobs in hopes of acquirtoric Society, DOV and the Nechako Community and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is ing $8,610 to help with the costs of hiring three Arts Council may also bring a proposed art/artisan hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on heritage interpreters for a period of 16 weeks. The shop to the site. With it would bring art-council short notice in the near future on all highways within the DOV will spend another $20,000 on their posivolunteers and an added experience for locals and Nechako Service Area. tions. visitors. “We would look to hire them anyway even The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent “It would provide a unique shopping experior 50 per cent legal axle loading. ence for tourist coming through and showcase what our community has to offer,” Karen GidOverweight permits will not be granted and all term dens said, member of the arts council. “It would overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the ECE 172: Health, also inspire others in the community to be more restrictions. creative and bring pride to the community. It will Safety and Nutrition (3 Cr) Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general also bring more volunteers to the site which will public, should govern themselves accordingly. enhance the experience for anyone.” Starting: Feb 11, 2015 Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is Wednesday evenings, 6- 9pm (44 hrs)
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BRIEFLY Rasing funds for Cystic Fibrosis The FLESS Student Leadership is hosting a Coffee House & Silent Auction March. 13 for Cystic Fibrosis from 7pm-10pm and the Fraser Lake Legion. All are welcome.
Making Sense of Play course Parents and practitioners are invited to the Making Sense of Play course at Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9:30-2:30. The seminar will feature a Gordon Neufeld Video and discussion sponsored in full by the Fraser Lake Early Child Development Committee. The course is free but participants must register by Feb. 16 to flecd@ hotmail.com or call/text 250-690-8282.
Cedric literary awards Attention BC seniors who enjoy writing. The Cedric Literary Awards start Feb. 1 welcoming all unpublished British Columbian authors and First Nation story tellers age 50 or older to submit their work. It is a first-of-it’s kind literary awards program in Canada created specifically to recognize unpublished BC writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and First Nation storytelling. Submissions are invited starting Feb. 1 and the deadline for receipt of submissions is May. 1 and will be forwarded to an independent selection panel made up of members who are recognized in BC and beyond in the fields of writing and publishing. For full details visit www.thecedrics.ca.
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Commanding the north Rebecca Watson Omineca Express There’s a new smiling sergeant in town, commander Svend Nielsen with the Vanderhoof RCMP. Originally from 100 Mile House, Sgt. Nielsen has been a member for 12 years working as an officer all over the province - Kamloops, Masset, Haida Gwaii, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Fort St. James and now Vanderhoof. “I do it to help people. It’s an honour getting to do what we do, no matter what the situation is. Sometimes it’s a difficult situation but we can go in and help and ultimately make things better,” Sgt. Nielsen said, who was promoted last December as lead commander in Vanderhoof. He most recently worked in Fort St. James for three anda-half years where he became acting sergeant in June 2014 due to the previous commander’s retirement. “He has great interpersonal skills and leads by example. He’s a superior supervisor,” acting Cpl. Derek Rondeau said of the Fort St. James detachment. Vanderhoof has functioned without a commander for more than six months now however, the Fort St. James detachment continues to be low on man power, Sgt. Nielsen said, who right now bounces back and forth between the two towns. “For the time being, I will actually remain acting commander of the Fort St. James RCMP and Cpl. Justin Thiessen will remain acting commander in Vanderhoof,” Sgt. Nielsen said. Sgt. Nielsen moved to Vanderhoof in December with his wife Tanis and four children. He says he likes to live where he works. “You have to know the community and the best way to do that is get out in it and meet the people of the community,” Sgt. Nielsen said.
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COMMANDER: Svend Nielsen is seen in his bare office in Vanderhoof. Considering he bounces back and forth from Fort St. James and Vanderhoof, he doesn’t have time to decorate. Coming to the Nechako Valley has proven to be a shift in dynamic for him having worked in much larger centres. Yet it’s been a change he was happy to make. “Generally you have closer relationships with people in the smaller centres. It’s a different dynamic but that’s the part I enjoy tremendously,” Sgt.
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RCMP. “Since numbers of members is low, it’s bound to form a bound between the detachments so even the boarders blur,” he said. (Vanderhoof boundaries go east to LLoyd drive, west to Willowvale Rd., north to Dog Creek service road and south 30 km. Fort St. James hits Vanderhoof boundary by Dog Creek and goes north roughly three hours.) Sgt. Nielsen and his wife knew they would like the community since they had knowledge of the area through friends and family ties. They plan on staying in Vanderhoof for a while. “I like having the advantages of a small town feel but having access to the larger centre. I think I’m going to like it here,” Sgt. Nielsen said with a smile.
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No, to more non-resident hunting permits Dear Editor, I currently reside in Fraser Lake, BC, living in this area for about 25 years. My husband and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts and are compelled to write this letter opposing the government’s potential decision to allocate a larger share of hunting permits to guide outfitters and a smaller share of hunting permits to BC resident hunters. My husband and I have been submitting applications for limited entry draws for years and years, and for most of these years, have been unsuccessful at receiving a draw. As an example, my husband has been submitting an application for bison since its inception and has yet to receive a tag. He has been submitting applications for sheep for years and years, and has been successful only twice. Now with this potential larger allocation for guide outfitters, our odds of being drawn will be even further reduced. While guide outfitting is an important industry in our province, residents’ rights should not be sacrificed in favour of non-residents’. We as tax payers support this province – non-residents do not. We urge you to please give this decision further consideration and rescind it in support of the people that have made this province what it is today. For those of you that oppose this allocation decision, there is an on-line petition on the BC Wildlife Federation website: bcwf.net. Wendy Cech, Fraser Lake.
Fear Not - there is help for children with anxiety Column by Dr. David Smith Everyone has times of feeling anxious, scared or fearful. In fact, without our body’s innate ability to sense and respond to pending danger, we would never have survived as humans. These days, however, anxiety disorders are like a car alarm repeatedly sounding when there is no real threat. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern for children in B.C., affecting an estimated four per cent of all children, impacting their day-to-day life, their friendships, their school performance, their physical health and their sense of well-being. My colleagues and I in the mental health field are concerned that in this modern, fast-paced, wired world, anxiety disorders in children are greatly increasing. We are seeing more The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com
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children than ever before who are constrained and made miserable by their fears when they should be feeling safe, secure, confident and happy. Anxious feelings include a rapid heartbeat, difficulty catching one’s breath, a sense of doom, sweaty palms, an upset stomach or stomach ache, even nausea and vomiting. Focusing on the feelings can cause them to intensify, a vicious cycle. Anxious symptoms become a true anxiety disorder when the anxiety leads to avoidance of the situation that is causing the anxiety and causes significant physical distress and disruption of daily life and functioning. An unresolved anxiety disorder can often lead to depression or substance use problems in future years. Anxiety, however, exists on a spectrum. A certain amount of anxiety is normal and beneficial. It keeps our children safe and conscientious; it motivates them to perform well. Children who tend to be anxious are often model students: high achieving, diligent, analytical, sensitive, alert, creative and imaginative. Too little anxiety and a child or teenager may take foolish risks or lack motivation to succeed. But too much anxiety and children become so paralyzed by fear that they may be unable to leave their parent’s side, leave the house, go to school, make friends or participate in normal life. The good news is that anxiety can be very successfully managed or treated when required. Regular exercise and reliable routines in children are often all it takes to quell mild cases. Mild and moderate anxiety is very responsive to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is a process of addressing the unhelpful thoughts and actions that underlie anxiety. Thought stopping, talking back to negative thoughts, not believing everything you think, relaxation techniques like calming breathing, mindfulness meditation, and gradual safe exposure to the things you fear are all examples of types of CBT. All children — and adults, too — could benefit from learning simple CBT techniques to turn off their body alarms that are sounding unnecessarily. In more long term or severe cases of anxiety — such as panic disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — treatment may include a period of anti-anxiety medication in addition to teaching the child age-appropriate CBT techniques, an approach called “pills plus skills.” If you are worried about your child or teenager’s anxiety, there are many places to get help. Many online resources as well as books, some written for specific age groups, are available to give in depth information about anxiety and step-by-step instructions for specific CBT techniques. For parents of children and youth, the FORCE Society, in partnership with MCFD’s FRIENDS Program, offers an online parent program for parents of children ages 4-13 years. Anxiety BC (anxietybc.ca ) is another great site and offers detailed pages for adults and youth. Other sites include mindcheck.ca and keltymentalhealth.ca. If you feel your child needs professional help, see your family doctor or call Service BC at 1-800-661-8773 and ask for the MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health office in your community. Next column, we will talk about depression in children and teenagers. Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health, and a contracted psychiatrist for Child and Youth Mental Health for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This series of columns is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative, which involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support. The Collaborative is jointly funded by the Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC.
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Hockey scores Saturday Ladies Vanderhoof vs PG 0-3 Mackenzie vs Fort St. James 5-2 PG vs Burns Lake 7-1 Williams Lake vs Fort St. James 1-4 Burns Lake vs Vanderhoof 3-7 Williams Lake vs Mackenzie 0-6
Men Saturday Canfor vs Salty Islanders 6-3 4th Liners vs Salty Islanders 6-3 beavers vs Canfor 4-3
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Mens Sunday Beavers Vs Salty Islanders 2-9 4th Liners vs Canfor, 4th Liners won for 1st place Salty Islanders won.
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Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Police have found both vehicles in the missing person case of Jordan McLeod 24, of Prince George. Thanks to information received from the public, officers in Vanderhoof were able to locate the grey Chrysler 200 and the Prince George RCMP with assistance from Williams Lake RCMP were able to locate the Chevrolet Malibu Jordan was driving. The Malibu was located near Rudy Johnson Bridge that separates West Fraser Road and Soda Creek Road, northeast of Williams Lake. Police are still searching for Jordan and are treating the investigation as a homicide although no body has been found. They believe Jordan’s disappearance is in connection with shots fired early January on Upper Fraser Road near Highway 16 east of the Prince George. Reports say evidence located at the scene may indicate someone was injured. McLeod was last seen in Vanderhoof and Prince George on Jan. 16 and police are asking the public with any further information to call 9-1-1 immediately.
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HOCKEY: The Vanderhoof women’s team won 7-3 against Burns Lake on Saturday and came 4th overall in the tournament.
E-cigarettes and liquid nicotine Liquid nicotine is a toxic substance (it is a poison) and it is found in your e-cigarettes. In one county the number of calls to poison control centers regarding e-cigarette nicotineinfused liquids rose from just one call per month to as many as 215. As many as 51.1 percent of those calls involved accidental poisoning of kids under the age of 5. Some testing suggests it’s not only the nicotine that may be dangerous. Certain e-cigarette devices may also release metals during use -- including tin in some cases -- as well as other impurities known to be toxic and/or carcinogenic… so much for that idea that they are safer than regular tobacco cigarettes…. Even though these e-cigarettes have been on the market for a decade many agencies, regulatory bodies or health experts are not sure about their safety. Typically there is a lack of disclosure of ingredients from companies wanting to protect their formulas, and the lack of studies done on safety which could take years of research. “To make matters worse, the amount of nicotine listed on a cartridge label may not match the actual amount in the cartridge. FDA testing has found cartridges under the same manufacturing label may release significantly different levels of nicotine, and those nicotine-free cartridges? Lab tests indicate you’re still getting a low dose, despite the claims” “ Manufacturers, however, say the e-cigarette is simply recreational, and should not be subject to FDA regulation” Wow a multibillion dollar industry with a track record of ill health for use of its products, says to use the new product, and no one should regulate, test, or care about its safety.. Because hey... it’s just for recreational use… Stay tuned, next week let’s delve into these ‘recreational’ aspects of e-cigarettes
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Nemethy named Iceman champ Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Skate, ski, run and swim, the Iceman race is not for the faint of heart. It starts with an 8 km ski (2x4 km laps) at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Centre, moves onto running 10 km, then skate 5 km (12 laps), run 5 km and lastly swim 800 m at the Prince George Aquatic Centre. More than 500 people making up 102 teams, along with 51 brave individuals who challenged the race alone, competed in the 28th annual Iceman challenge Sunday, Jan. 25 in Prince George. Men and women braved the water, ice and snow including 42 locals from Vanderhoof. Warm weather did cancel the speed skate portion but all other races went on. “With cloudy weather and a temperature of +3, I ran in shorts,� Brian Nemethy said, participant from Vanderhoof. Photo by Brian Nemethy His son Alexander Nemethy 17, WINNERS: Alexander Nemethy winner ( Middle) with second place Michael Buchanan came first overall after conquering (right side)  third  place Peter Krause (left side ) Alexander time = 1Hr 35 min 17 sec, the race by himself. Alexander’s Michael’s time = 1 hr 38 min 56 sec, Peter Krause’s time = 1 hr  40 min 11 sec. time was 1Hr 35 min 17 sec.
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MEN GROUP: Here is the men’s championship team for the Iceman race in Prince George. They came first overall in 1 hr 30 min 16 sec. Dave Zurevinski - Ski , Charlei Borek - 5 km run, Edwatd Quinlan - swim, Brian Nemethy - 10km run Missing: Matthew Ebert -speed skate (cancelled due to warm weather.)
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Vanderhoof Iceman scores Teams: 1St Overall team and 1st for Open Men 1 hr 30 min 16 sec Frozen Warriors – Open Men Team - Brian Nemethy, Dave Zurevinski, Matthew Ebert, Charlie Borek, Edward Quinlan 34–40 - Mixed Open Team …8th -1 hr 53 min 14 sec Nicole Ebert, Sean Ebert, Zoe Dhillon, Davy Dhillon, Tony Hanson Stacked - Open Female Team...16th - 2 hr 40 min 46 sec Trinda Elwert, Carrie Smith, Kari Rae, Stacey Batchelor, Ashley Raby Viscous & Delicious – Open Female Team…5th - 2 hr 3 min 14 sec Jodie Pereira, Olivia Brophy, Cathy Frey, Jessica Seely Chillin ‘ Like Villains - Junior Boys Team...2nd - 1 hr 49 min 36 sec Zachary Whitecotton, Hyatt Verduzco, Elliott Tone, Kieren Hanson, Cody Vanwerkhoven, Connor Ebert Snowflakes - Junior girls Team...1st - 1 hr 49 min 17 sec Bridgit Borek, Kyla Vanwerkhoven, Paige Allen, Alex Seely, Madisyn MacKinlay Cinco Swim - Open Female Team...9th - 2 hr 13min 59 sec. Teresa Simoes, Jaden Scott, Tara Beal, Sarah Hutt, Nicole Vongkeo
Individual Athletes: Angela Wheeler - Masters woman 3rd overall and 2nd for age group 1 hr 56 min 34 sec Sarah Barr – Open Women 3rd of age group and 6th overall - 2 hr 1 min 43 sec Wanda Nemethy – Grand Masters Women 1st for age group and 7th overall - 2 hr 2 min 48 sec Sonya Zurevinski – Open Women 7th for age group and 11 th overall 2 hr 9 min 54 sec Alexander Nemethy – Open Men 1st overall - 1 hr 35 min 17 sec Bruce Raby - Open Men 7th for age group and 23rd overall - 2 hr 02 min 39 sec
Photo by Brian Nemethy
WINNERS: Angela Wheeler, Kelsey Knoll and Carolyn Bax are the top three women from the Iceman races. 1st place in a time of 1 hr 53 min 37 sec is Kelsey Knoll, 2nd place in a time of 1 hr 54 min 26 sec is Carolyn Bax and 3rd place in a time of 1 hr 56 min 34 sec was Angela Wheeler from Vanderhoof.
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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may feel that a goal is beyond reach, but you can get there if you are willing to make some sacriÀces. Make a decision quickly this week.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Something that may have been important to you a few days ago has lost its luster this week, Sagittarius. Don’t pursue it any longer because it’s not worth your time.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Many different people, including loved ones and colleagues, hold you in high regard, Taurus. That’s because you are a forward thinker willing to take chances.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, make the most of a business opportunity that presents itself in the coming weeks. This opportunity could be the chance you have long been waiting for.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take a careful approach to any obstacles that come your way this week. A problem that arises will require some thoughtful analyis and a slow and steady approach.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t push yourself beyond your limits this week, Aquarius. There’s no rush to get things done and no need to subject yourself to fatigue or burnout.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, be honest about what you desire, even if it seems like getting it is impossible. You never know what you can achieve if you push yourself and have a little patience. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have many good ideas and are ready for many of them to come to fruition. Muster up some energy and clear your schedule so you can conquer the tasks at hand. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have more in common with a colleague at work than you originally imagined. Pool your resources and work as a team to get the job done. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may have to be a little more assertive than usual to get your way this week. If you have good ideas, stick behind them and make your voice heard. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Set goals that are difÀcult to reach, Scorpio. This is a great way to push yourself to be the best you can be. Expect some special news to arrive very soon.
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CLUES ACROSS 57. Auricle 1. Licenses TV stations 59. Competing groups 4. Worn-out horse 60. Cardinal number 7. Expire 61. Light bulb inventor’s 10. Winglike structure initials 11. Supplement with difÀculty 62. Heat unit 12. Confederate soldier 63. Doctor of Education 13. Attempter 64. Make a mistake 15. All persons of the earth 65. Point midway between 16. Vertical position S and SE 19. Live longer than 21. Showing keen interest CLUES DOWN 23. Old Spanish currency units 1. Bazaars 24. Ingested by snifÀng 2. Cuyahoga River city 25. A narrow path or road 3. Latin word for charity 26. Old Tokyo 4. Scourges 27. Bound map collections 5. Alias 30. Deliquium 6. Origins 35. Brownish coat mixed with 7. Subjugate using troops white 8. Dutch name of Ypres 36. 3 banded S. Am. armadillo 9. Siskel and __, critics 37. Coat a metal with an oxide 13. Teaspoon (abbr.) 41. Slave-like 14. Herb of grace 44. 1950’s TV Wally 17. Brew 45. City founded by Xeno18. Kilo yard (abbr.) phanes 20. Barn’s wind indicator 46. Hermaphroditic 22. GrifÀth or Rooney 50. Kale plant with smooth 27. Macaws leaves 28. 2000 pounds 54. Forelimb 29. OfÀcial language of 55. Unassisted Laos 56. Jeweled headdress 31. Cleveland’s roundball
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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, do not let your daydreams get you into trouble. Harness your imagination in the next few days so you can focus on the here and now. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 1 Harry Styles, Singer (21) FEBRUARY 2 Shakira, Singer (38) FEBRUARY 3 Rebel Wilson, Actress (29) FEBRUARY 4 Oscar De La Hoya, Boxer (42) FEBRUARY 5 Darren Criss, Actor (28) FEBRUARY 6 Axl Rose, Singer (53) FEBRUARY 7 James Spader, Actor (55)
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WINTERS BACK: And according to the groundhog, it’s here to stay for another six weeks.
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
www.thegospelchapel.ca
1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960 Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!
Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 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
Burrard Street, Vanderhoof Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 am Wednesday Morning Worship 7:30 am
St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake Sunday Worship 10:00 am
A house of prayer for all people
RHYMES & SONGS...Early steps towards literacy & love of books! Ages 0-35 months. A snack is provided. Tuesdays ~ to March 3. S T O RY T I M E STORIES & INTERACTIVE RHYMES...Ages 3 and up, Parents are welcome to stay. Thursday, to March 5. Vanderhoof Public Library. *** GOSPEL MEETINGS...each Sunday until March 29th, 2015 in the Vanderhoof Public Library from 2pm to 3pm. *** THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS IS... Applications will be accepted on the website until Jan.31, 2015 subject to a late processing fee. www. musicfestivalweb.com/nechako. The dates for the NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS... are March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. *** ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! Online registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** LEGO CLUB...3:00-4:30p.m. February 4 and 11. LEGO FAMILY NIGHT...6:30 – 7:30 pm January 21. LEGO FATHER & SON NIGHT...6:30 – 7:30 pm February 18 at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.
Vanderhoof women’s hockey team won 7-3 against Burns Lake on Saturday and came 4th overall in the tournament.
Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information contact email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** 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. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 5674828. *** 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 5675254. *** 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 Kaytee Drinkwater at 250996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. 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 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am 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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SITE ADMINISTRATOR — RIVERSIDE PLACE SENIORS COMPLEX (1 year Temporary Position) The Site Administrator oversees the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Riverside Place Seniors Housing Complex performing duties such as ensuring adherence to residence policies and procedures, supervising staff and ensuring residence safety and maintenance. Performs administrative functions related to property management and landlord/tenant relations such as completing annual rent reviews and subsidy application forms, rent collection, security deposits, petty cash, bookkeeping functions, banking, and related record keeping. Riverside Place has 32 rental units which consists of both Assisted Living and Supportive Housing units for seniors and persons with disabilities.
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Diploma or degree in Community Social Service, or Health Care Administration. Training and Experience Certificate in First Aid and CPR Building Manager (Residential) Certificate Recent, related experience of two years Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work Must demonstrate an understanding of theory, principles and practices in the field Must possess basic computer skills
SALARY: Competitive wages and benefits offered HOURS OF WORK: 25 Hours per week (1 year contract) CLOSING DATE: February 13, 2015 START DATE: As soon as possible This position is open to female and male applicants. Please apply for this job only in the manner specified failure to do so may result in your application not being considered for the position.
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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 Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
Help Wanted Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625 Looking for experienced electronics person to install TV satellite system to rural Fraser Lake property this spring. Please call Bob (250) 6992582 or leave msg. Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca
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January 21, 2015 Seniors Fitness Leader - Vanderhoof Part-Ɵme - 4 hours per week $12.75 – $16.93 per hour depending on qualiĮcaƟons Open unƟl Įlled
SituaƟon The YMCA of Northern BC serves 20,000 people of all abiliƟes, backgrounds, and stages of life in Prince George, Vanderhoof and Northern BriƟsh Columbia. We are a growing, mulƟ-service associaƟon that oīers health, Įtness, and recreaƟon, licensed childcare, rehabilitaƟon services, community support services, and summer camp. The YMCA oīers the opportunity to join a strong and exuberant team in a workplace that embraces respect, honesty, caring, and responsibility.
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Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job posting # 2015 – 006 EMAIL: tarnold@nvcss.ca FAX: 250-567-3939 MAIL: Tyrell Arnold, Executive Director Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC VOJ 3A0 Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
Purpose and ObjecƟve ReporƟng to the Coordinator of RecreaƟon Services, this posiƟon will assist in the delivery of Fitness Services speciĮcally focused on the seniors populaƟon, including but not limited to, ensuring a “5-Star Experience”, a safe Įtness environment, and being an integral part of a team to contribute to achieving the department’s goals and objecƟves. To work alongside the various departments, and help provide opƟmal Įtness classes and training; ensuring that the organizaƟon operates in a safe, eĸcient and eīecƟve manner. QualiĮcaƟons 1. YMCA Individual CondiƟoning Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer or equivalent cerƟĮcaƟons. 2. University degree or post secondary educaƟon in Physical EducaƟon; Kinesiology, Human KineƟcs is considered an asset. 3. First Aid and CPR cerƟĮcaƟon 4. Excellent verbal and wriƩen communicaƟon skills 5. Experience delivering Įtness programs in a group seƫng is considered an asset. 6. Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search Knowledge, Skills and AbiliƟes ± Proven excellent wriƩen and verbal communicaƟon skills ± Demonstrated ability to work eīecƟvely, both independently and as part of a team ± Ability to establish and maintain professional working relaƟonships with members and program parƟcipants ± Commitment to customer service HOW TO APPLY; Please submit your cover leƩer and resume to KrisƟn Webster at krisƟn.webster@nbcy.org or by mail to: YMCA of Northern BriƟsh Columbia – Vanderhoof PO Box 1996 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 The YMCA of Northern BC thanks everyone for their applicaƟons. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND SHORT LOGGERS for the Houston and Burns Lake area. Contact Stephen Burkholder at stephen@tahtsa.ca Phone: 250-692-0187
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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel at 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca
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Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local
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Pets Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855
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BC Family Day
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Omineca Express
February 9th
This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities.
Keep busy with fun activities Here are some activities to enjoy with the family * Put out bird seed or a suet block and feed the neighborhood birds. Compare the different species that come to grab an easy meal. Artistic kids can sketch what they see by looking out the window. * Shovel a shallow path in the snow around the yard to create a snow maze. Build snow blinds, behind which kids can hide. * Gather winter nature items, like pine cones and icicles. Look for frozen “fossils.” * Brew a thermos full of hot chocolate and go sit out with the neighbors who are probably going a bit stir crazy as well. * Check in on elderly friends and neighbors and offer to shovel their driveways and walkways, if necessary. * Pretend you are on a North Pole expedition and hike through the neighborhood in a quest to reach the summit of a mountain or to find a hidden treasure. * Use spray bottles or squirt bottles filled with water and food coloring to draw masterpieces in the snow. * Gather a clean patch of snow and pour maple syrup onto it. Allow to harden and then enjoy homemade maple candies. * Explore and look for winter plants and other foliage that survive the chill. * Grab skates and head to an ice rink or solid (and safe) pond. * Decorate an outdoor tree with streamers and popcorn garland. * If it’s too chilly for a picnic in the snow, place a blanket on the
family room floor and enjoy an indoor picnic. * Rent a movie and cuddle on the couch under blankets. * Put on some tunes and dance around the house. * Play a classic game, such as Twister(R) . * Take out modeling clay or dough and create different play figures or ornaments. * Whip up a hearty meal together, giving kids free reign over the ingredients. * Play with toy trucks and cars in the snow. * Engage in a snowball fight. * Find the tallest hill in the area and test your bravery on the back of a sled. * Chase the dog around the backyard. Dogs often like to play in the snow, too. * Sit in sunny windows and read books silently or to the group. * Snowmobiling together * Make sock puppets and put on a show. * Take the family ice fishing * Bake a batch of brownies or cookies. * Try out downhill and cross country skiing There are many different and fun ways to pass the hours.
Experience as a Family Try something new this Family Day. It might be as simple as agreeing that everyone observe a no-technology or TV day. If you find your gatherings often involve all the adults sitting around visiting while the youngsters play among themselves and the teens segregate away from both you and the little ones, you’re probably not alone. A family gathering can be a wonderful opportunity for family to hear the latest on jobs, trips, hobbies and health, but if you find your gatherings following the same tedious patterns consider adding new experiences to the plans, and making a new and fun tradition out of them. Here are some ideas to get started: Get out and enjoy our beautiful outdoors – no matter what your weather. If you live in a snowy region of B.C., organize a snowshoe trek, sledding time or ice skating at a community rink. The idea is to bring everyone together in
a family activity you’ve never done before. gathering this year, you’ll be creating many Make your Family Day gathering a re- new memories to share in the future, as well as treat for all – consider getting your fam- making the event much more enjoyable. ily out of the house and turn your gathering into a festive retreat. Many venues have activities for all ages to enjoy, from winter outdoor fun to refreshing spa services. Host a family talent show – Everyone has a special talent in your family, so encourage them to bring their talent to your gathering. If you’re really ambitious set up an area to be used as a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dimmer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a popcorn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks. By bringing new activities to your family
Create together Creating something as a family can mark an important time in your family history. It captures the age and ability of your children, your interests and a point in time. By working together on a project your family can develop new skills, collaborate on something truly memorable and enjoy what each family member brings to the endeavor. Think about all the things a family could create together – a family album complete with stories, mementos and funny or poignant memories. Your family might be old enough to handle something more ambitious like building a dog house or designing and painting a family recreation area in your home. Searching online will uncover an astounding number of crafts and projects you could tackle as a family. It can be as simple as building and flying a kite. Or you
may look for something you can recycle or re-purpose into a creative new item – whether a work of art or function. It’s bound to make your family members proud environment stewards as well as treasuring your time and project as a family.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
Enjoy Family Day Monday, February 9th 2015